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Press Release: Mfume and Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Establish National Museum of the Blind People's Movement

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Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Senator Chris Van Hollen propose legislation for a national museum dedicated to the Blind People's Movement.

Quiver AI Summary

Legislation to Create National Museum: U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume and Senator Chris Van Hollen recently introduced legislation aiming to designate the Baltimore-based Museum of the Blind People's Movement as the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement. This would establish it as the first museum focused on the blind that is fully led and operated by blind individuals.

Support from Leaders: Congressman Mfume stated, "This institution honors an important American story," while Senator Van Hollen emphasized the importance of preserving the history of blind Americans. They are joined by Mark A. Riccobono from the National Federation of the Blind, who praised the move as a historic moment in the movement’s journey.

Community and Historical Significance: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott expressed pride in supporting this initiative for the blind community. The National Federation of the Blind has committed to preserving artifacts related to the history and struggles of blind individuals, aiming to provide national recognition of their contributions to American society.

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Kweisi Mfume Fundraising

Kweisi Mfume Fundraising

Kweisi Mfume recently disclosed $64.7K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 813th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 54.4% came from individual donors.

Mfume disclosed $25.9K of spending. This was the 948th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Mfume disclosed $705.7K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 430th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Kweisi Mfume's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.

Kweisi Mfume Net Worth

Quiver Quantitative estimates that Kweisi Mfume is worth $1.1M, as of December 8th, 2025. This is the 327th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Mfume has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.

You can track Kweisi Mfume's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Mfume.

Kweisi Mfume Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Kweisi Mfume:

  • H.R.6467: To designate the Museum of the Blind People's Movement in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement".
  • H.R.5278: Affordable Inhalers and Nebulizers Act of 2025
  • H.R.4517: Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act
  • H.R.3498: Henrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • H.R.2336: Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal Act
  • H.R.2335: To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to Doris Miller posthumously for acts of valor while a member of the Navy during World War II.

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