From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) is pleased to announce the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors the competition to recognize the artistic talents of high school students in each congressional district throughout the country. The competition is open to all high school students from […]
Rep. Harris Focuses on Improving the National Institutes of Health
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee released their “21st Century Cures Discussion Draft,” which includes several provisions advocated for by Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01). The “21st Century Cures Discussion Draft” proposes bold action to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of promising new treatments and cures […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “President Obama Laid Out a Domestic Agenda to Help American Families Get Ahead, Not Just Get By”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: MIKULSKI STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT OBAMA’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today issued the following statement on President Obama’s State of the Union address: “In last night’s address to the nation, President Obama laid out a domestic agenda to help […]
Congressman Harris: “Tonight, We Heard the President Outline His Plan for the Country and Unfortunately We Have Heard it All Before”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union tonight: “Tonight, we heard the President outline his plan for the country and unfortunately we have heard it all before. More taxes, more spending. President Obama claims to […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Meets with Governor-Elect Hogan to Discuss Jobs and Opportunity for Marylanders
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.) today met with Governor-Elect Larry Hogan at Harry Brown’s Restaurant in Annapolis. Senator Mikulski and Governor-Elect Hogan discussed working together to support jobs and opportunity for Maryland families. “As the Dean of the Maryland Congressional Delegation, I’m ready to work with […]
Congressman Harris Votes to Block the President’s Executive Action on Immigration
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Today, Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) supported H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which will improve border security, provide for stricter oversight and increase transparency within the DHS. It will also address and defund President Obama’s executive action on immigration, which effectively granted amnesty to millions […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Applauds President Obama’s Initiative to Make Community College Education More Affordable for American Families
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), a senior member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee and member of the Senate Community College Caucus, today applauded President Obama’s plan to make community college more affordable for American families. “I applaud the President’s proposal to […]
Harris, Rubio Fight to Prevent Taxpayer Bailout of Obamacare; Legislation Repeals Section of President Obama’s Health Care Law
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) and Senator Marco Rubio (FL) introduced the “Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act” in the House and Senate, which will repeal section 1342 of the President’s health care law to stop bailouts of insurance companies. Section 1342 of Obamacare allows the President to use […]