C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger served as a U.S. Representative for Maryland's 2nd Congressional District from 2003 to 2025. During his time in Congress, he was a member of the House Appropriations Committee, where he participated in the Defense, the State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, and the Homeland Security subcommittees. Ruppersberger also served on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for 12 years, including four as Ranking Member.