U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings Dies At Age 68

Elijah Cummings, a Democratic lawmaker from Maryland, passed away at 68 due to health complications. He had a long political career, serving in the US House of Representatives since 1996. Cummings chaired the Congressional Black Caucus and the House Oversight and Reform Committee. Before his congressional career, he served in the Maryland House of Delegates and was the state's first black speaker pro tempore. He is survived by his wife and three children.

What was the cause of Elijah Cummings' passing?

• An undisclosed illness

• A heart attack

• Complications from long-standing health issues

• A sudden accident

In which year was Elijah Cummings first elected to the US House of Representatives?

• 2004

• 1990

• 1996

• 2000

Which committee did Cummings chair most recently?

• House Oversight and Reform Committee

• House Intelligence Committee

• House Judiciary Committee

• House Foreign Affairs Committee

Before his career in the US House, where did Cummings serve?

• Maryland Senate

• Baltimore City Council

• Maryland Supreme Court

• Maryland House of Delegates

What was one of Cummings' notable achievements in the Maryland House of Delegates?

• First black attorney general

• First black speaker pro tempore

• First black governor of Maryland

• First black mayor of Baltimore