Montgomery News

Rep. Jamie Raskin, a U.S. Congress member representing Maryland's 8th district, shared several updates on his social media page. Raskin, who has been serving in Congress since 2017 after replacing Chris Van Hollen, took to Twitter to engage with various community and national topics.

On April 11, 2025, Raskin expressed support for a proposal allowing representatives with newborns to vote remotely. He stated, "Letting Reps with newborns vote remotely is pro-family, @SpeakerJohnson. Thank you, @RepPettersen, for leading this movement, not just for you and your generation, but for Sam and his."

Later that day, Raskin highlighted the work of Angeline Bell, who serves as a nurse manager for Montgomery County’s Babies Born Healthy Program. He wrote, "As a nurse manager for MoCo’s Babies Born Healthy Program, Angeline Bell is working every day to reduce the infant mortality rate. This National Public Health Week, we recognize this #MD08 Local Hero for her continuing contributions to our community."

On April 12, Raskin extended his best wishes for Passover to both local constituents and individuals worldwide. He tweeted, "Sending my best to everyone celebrating Passover in Maryland's beautiful Eighth District and around the world. May your year be full of liberation from all the pharaohs. Peace and love. Chag Sameach!"

Jamie Raskin, born in 1962 in Washington, DC, currently resides in Takoma Park. He is a Harvard University alum, having earned both a BA and JD from the institution in the 1980s.