From Jean Salvatore: In just a few weeks, the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, which includes our U.S. representative, Andy Harris, will vote on an annual amendment to ban horse slaughter plants from re-opening in our country. Congressman Harris’s vote could determine whether or not this disturbing business returns to the U.S. Horse slaughter is not […]
Rep. Harris: The U.S. Will Not Support Human Rights Violations in Cuba
From Congressman Andy Harris: Last week, President Trump announced plans to revise components of former President Obama’s opening to Cuba. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement expressing support for the change in policy: “President Trump continues to deliver on his campaign promises. The Cuban government is a military dictatorship guilty of gross human […]
Rep. Harris: “I Support the Cancellation of Plans to Exempt Illegal Immigrants from Lawful Deportation”
From Congressman Andy Harris: On June 15, President Trump rolled back the program knowns as Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA). The Obama-era program is an extension of another program, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which allowed children brought into the United States illegally to remain in the country. […]
Abingdon’s Galbraith Officially Kicks off Campaign for 1st Congressional District
From Allison for Congress: Friday May 12th, Allison Galbraith, a Democrat from Abingdon will officially kick off her campaign for Maryland’s 1st Congressional District. At 11am, Allison will announce her campaign on Facebook Live, broadcasting from Sean Bolan’s in Bel Air. After the announcement Allison will be stopping by businesses throughout the 1st District, and […]
Rep. Harris Announces Public Schedule for District Work Week; Aberdeen and Bel Air Events Slated
From Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) will attend several public events in Maryland’s First District during the April recess. Tuesday, April 18 11:15 AM – 11:45 AM Visit to Benedictine School 14299 Benedictine Lane Ridgely, MD 21660 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Agriculture Industry Roundtable Discussion Triple Creek Winery 11138 Three Bridge Branch […]
Rep. Harris: Judge Gorsuch’s “Profound Understanding of the Constitution Makes Him the Perfect Fit”
From Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Harris Praises the Confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement in support of the Senate’s confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court: “I want to offer my congratulations to Judge Neil Gorsuch on his confirmation to […]
New Harford Democratic Club Meets with Galbraith, Potential Congressional Challenger to Harris
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Minutes of the New Harford Democratic Club Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at the Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express President Johnson opened the meeting at 7:03 pm Johnson led those present in a pledge to the flag. President Johnson welcomed everybody for coming out and encouraged everyone to urge friends to […]
Rep. Harris: Maryland Jurisdictions to Lose Funding; “Residents at Risk” Due to Sanctuary City Status
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Harris Applauds Attorney General’s Move to Enforce Federal Immigration Law in Sanctuary Cities WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) issued the following statement in support of Attorney General Sessions’ announcement that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will now require compliance with federal immigration law as a condition […]