; Whereas Congressman Cummings was a champion for the people who expanded benefits for Federal employees including healthcare coverage, leave time, and protection from discriminatory practices; Whereas Congressman Cummings worked closely with his colleagues to pass the Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006, which included the provisions of the Dawson Family Act to provide funding to protect witnesses; Whereas, while serving as Chair of the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, Congressman Cummings also led the passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010; Whereas Congressman Cummings was elected amongst his peers to serve as Chairman of the Oversight and Reform Committee in 2019; Whereas Congressman Cummings served as Chairman for 10 months, during which he presided over landmark hearings, mentored freshman members, and made a tremendous impact; Whereas, as Chairman, he led numerous investigations regarding the pharmaceutical industry and the committee ultimately released a report including the recommendation that the House pass the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which was successfully passed by the House of Representatives in December 2019; Whereas Congressman Cummings’ tenure as Chairman exemplified both his passionate dedication to the well-being of the American people and his respect for the humanity and political viewpoints of his colleagues in both political parties; Whereas Congressman Cummings led efforts to address the financial stability of the Postal Service, including introducing legislation intended to support universal service; Whereas Congressman Cummings’ congressional leadership, strong advocacy, and his efforts toward bipartisan consensus were both exemplary and legendary; and Whereas Chairman Elijah Cummings’ admonition of conscience that we must be better than this is a legacy worthy of both our national reflection and our commemoration: Now, therefore, be it