From the Office of Rep. Andy Harris: Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Andy Harris testified in front of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about the impact of Hurricane Sandy. The 1st Congressional District had many areas impacted by Hurricane Sandy particularly the communities of Crisfield, Smith Island, Marion, Fairmount, Deal Island, Ocean Pines […]
UPDATED: Residents in Flood-Prone Areas Urged to “Strongly Consider” Evacuation Ahead of Hurricane Sandy; Harford Schools, Offices, Towns Closed Monday
As Hurricane Sandy bore down on the mid-Atlantic Sunday afternoon, county officials cautioned citizens in low-lying areas to “strongly consider” evacuating and Harford County Public Schools announced schools would be closed Monday. Sustained winds between 30 and 35 mph and five to 10 inches of rain were expected beginning late Sunday night and lasting through […]
Rep. Harris Amendment Blocks Taxpayer-Funded Energy Efficiency Projects in China
From the office of Rep. Andy Harris: Washington, DC – Yesterday, for a second year in a row, Rep. Andy Harris passed an amendment in the House to stop shipping hard-earned American taxpayer dollars to China and India to make their cities more energy efficient. Rep. Harris’ amendment to H.R. 5325 – FY 2013 Energy […]
Rep. Andy Harris’ Staff to Hold Tax Season Wrap-Up Workshop May 1 at Fallston Library
From the office of U.S. Rep. Andy Harris: Media Advisory: Rep. Andy Harris’ Staff Will Assist the IRS at a Workshop Focused on the Wrap Up of Tax Season What: Rep. Andy Harris’ staff will be present to assist at an IRS workshop focused on the wrap-up of tax season. When: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 […]
Rep. Harris Questions “Junk Science” About Safety of Hydrofracking; Filmmaker Removed from Hearing by Police
From the office of U.S. Rep Andy Harris: Rep. Andy Harris held a subcommittee hearing to review the EPA’s approach to ground water research in Pavillion, Wyoming. Witnesses highlighted a number of concerns with EPA’s December 8, 2011 draft findings, including the failure of the Agency to adequately consult with state and federal experts, the […]
Rep. Andy Harris Proposes $6M Cut to Foreign Energy Spending
From the offices of U.S. Rep Andy Harris: Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Andy Harris, M.D., will propose an amendment to the Department of Energy appropriations bill that would cut $6 million from a Department of Energy program which spends the money making factories in China more energy efficient and building windmills in Mexico. The […]
Rep. Harris Votes Against Federal Budget Resolution; “This Budget Just Doesn’t Go Far Enough…”
From the office of U.S. Rep Andy Harris (MD-1): Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Andy Harris voted against the most recent Continuing Resolution (C.R.), the budget for the remainder of the fiscal year. The House worked on this legislation because the previous Congress was the first in history not to pass a budget. This most […]
Rep. Andy Harris Invites Harford County Youth to Enter Congressional Art Contest
From the office of U.S. Representative Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) is pleased to invite high school students in Maryland’s First Congressional District to participate in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. Each year, the United States House of Representatives sponsors this prestigious contest for high school students across our nation. The annual competition provides […]
