Biography & Current Office
Background & current office
Kweisi Mfume is the Democratic U.S. representative for Maryland’s 7th District. The House Historian records an earlier period of House service from 1987 to 1996, followed by his tenure as president and CEO of the NAACP, and his return to Congress after a 2020 special election.
The current House Clerk lists Mfume on Foreign Affairs and Oversight and Government Reform, with subcommittee assignments on the Middle East and North Africa, South and Central Asia, Government Operations, and Military and Foreign Affairs. His official biography also identifies him as an Oversight subcommittee ranking member.
Editorial research reviewed: August 22, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
Public record
Current seat & contact information
- Chamber
- U.S. House of Representatives
- Representation
- Maryland · District 7
- Party
- Democratic
- Birth date
- October 24, 1948
- Washington phone
- (202) 225-4741
- Office
- 2263 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2007
Committees & Leadership
Current leadership and reviewed committee roles
Leadership / institutional roles
- Member, House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Ranking Member, Oversight Subcommittee on Government Operations
Reviewed committee assignments
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
Recent Recorded Votes
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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