From the Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County: Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger came out last week to the Aberdeen Branch of Boys & Girls Clubs of Harford County to learn about the Club’s recent updates and talk with the kids about citizenship and the role of politics on community advancement. His intention? To plant […]
Rep. Harris Votes to Block Gitmo Release of Detainees
From Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement after the House passed H.R. 5351, to prohibit the transfer of any individual detained at United States Navel Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba: “Once again, Congress has acted to stop President Obama from playing politics with the security of our nation, putting American lives […]
Rep. Harris Announces Information on Military Service Academy Nominations; Application Deadline Nov. 1
From Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Military Service Academies nomination applications are now available for those wishing to join the class of 2021. Congressman Harris will nominate some of the finest young men and women from the First Congressional District for appointments to the […]
Rep. Harris Announces Harford County Constituent Town Hall Meeting
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), will be hosting a constituent town hall meeting in Bel Air, Maryland to answer questions about the work he is doing in Washington and listen to the concerns of First District residents. Constituents are invited to attend and ask questions. For questions or concerns […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “Those of Us Who Want to Control Violence, in No Way Want to Impinge Upon Second Amendment Rights”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: MIKULSKI SPEAKS ON SENATE FLOOR CALLING FOR ACTION TO PASS BIPARTISAN COLLINS BILL TO KEEP GUNS OUT OF THE HANDS OF SUSPECTED TERRORISTS Following mass shooting in Orlando, Senator has continued to push for action to strengthen gun laws and curb gun violence After joining Senator Murphy’s […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski Joins Sit-In on Floor of House of Representatives Demanding Vote on Legislation to Curb Gun Violence
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), today joined with House and Senate Democrats for a sit-in on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives led by Civil Rights Movement leader and Congressman John Lewis (D-Ga.). Members are calling for an up or down vote […]
Rep. Harris: “We Need Empirical Scientific Evidence to Clearly Determine Whether Marijuana has Medicinal Benefits”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congressmen Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD-01), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09), and Sam Farr (D-CA-20) will be introducing the Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2016. This bill heeds the calls of the medical research community to address the burdensome processes that currently impede […]
U.S. Sen. Mikulski: “We Need to Get the FBI the Tools it Needs to Keep Up with Those Trying to Recruit Americans to Extremist Ideologies”
From the office of U.S. Sen. Barbara Mikulski: IN RESPONSE TO ATTACK IN ORLANDO, SENATE DEMOCRATS UNVEIL NEW COUNTER-ISIL PROPOSAL TO FULLY FUND THE FBI AND PREVENT DOMESTIC TERROR ATTACKS New Mikulski-Nelson Amendment Would Increase Funding For The FBI’s Counter-Terrorism Efforts to Track and Stop Terrorists and Enhance Terror Watchlist Program And Boost Grants That […]
