From Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: On October 12, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to expand access and choice for Americans seeking health insurance, while driving down costs. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement in support of the Executive Order: “The nightmare of Obamacare has people feeling the pinch across […]
President Trump’s Decision to End DACA Policy Debated
From Congressman Andy Harris: President Trump is Rolling Back Obama Overreach on Immigration On September 5, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the end of the policy known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). This 2012 policy allowed illegal immigrants brought to the United States as children to request deferred action on their immigration status […]
Rep. Harris: “I Will Continue to Support Efforts to Add to the Barriers Protecting Our Border”
From Congressman Andy Harris: House of Representatives Prioritizes Border Security in Appropriations Bill On July 27, the House of Representatives voted to include nearly $1.6 billion of funding for border security projects in the Make America Secure Appropriations Act. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) issued the following statement in support of this funding: “As a member […]
Rep. Harris Introduces Bipartisan Bill Facilitating Medical Marijuana Research
From Congressman Andy Harris: On July 25, Representatives Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD-01), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-03), H. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-09), and Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-19) introduced the medical marijuana flower for sale Research Act of 2017. This bill heeds the calls of the medical research community to address the burdensome processes that currently hinder medical research on […]
Rep. Harris: “Designation of the Bay as a Critical Habitat for the Sturgeon is an Unnecessary and Burdensome Regulation”
From Congressman Andy Harris: House Committee Approves Harris Chesapeake Bay Amendment On July 13, the House Appropriations Committee adopted an amendment introduced by Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) to the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2018. This amendment prohibits the use of funds to implement or enforce the designation of […]
Rep. Harris Applauds Passage of Kate’s Law and No Sanctuary for Criminals Act
From Congressman Andy Harris: On June 29, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, and H.R. 3004, Kate’s Law. These bills will improve public safety by combating dangerous sanctuary city policies and strengthening penalties for deported criminal immigrants who re-enter the United States. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) issued the […]
Rep. Harris Introduces Legislation Honoring Frederick Douglass
From Congressman Andy Harris: On June 21, Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) in conjunction with Delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At large) introduced H.R. 2989, the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act. This legislation will establish a commission to study and recommend to Congress activities that are fitting to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of Frederick Douglass’ birth. Congressman […]
Rep. Harris Applauds Supreme Court Decision to Allow Travel Restrictions
From Congressman Andy Harris: On June 26, the United States Supreme Court announced its plan to consider a case on the President’s authority over immigration. The Supreme Court also unanimously decided today to partially enact President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into The United States. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) issued […]
