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. […]
Attorney General Frosh: President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw from Climate Agreement “is a Betrayal of Our Children and Their Future”
From the Office of the Maryland Attorney General: Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh released the following statement urging the state of Maryland to join the United States Climate Alliance. The Alliance was formed in the immediate aftermath of President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Accord. “President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the […]
Trump Budget Shuts Down Chesapeake Bay Clean Up; Proposed Budget Puts Drinking Water Sources At-Risk for 13 Million Bay Residents
From Choose Clean Water Coalition: The President has released his budget for Fiscal Year 2018, which recommends that the $73 million budget for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Chesapeake Bay Program be eliminated and shutdown.This would stop the clean up of Chesapeke Bay in its tracks and undo the tremendous progress we have made to […]
Rep. Harris Praises President Trump’s Proposed Budget; Lauds Defense Increases, Vows to Protect Chesapeake
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: DR. ANDY HARRIS ISSUES STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S BUDGET PROPOSAL WASHINGTON, DC: Representative Andy Harris (MD-01) issued the following statement today regarding President Trump’s proposed budget for 2018: “The Chesapeake Bay is a treasure, and as a Member of the Appropriations Committee, I am committed to working with […]
Maryland Officials React to President Trump’s New Immigration Plan/Ban
Rep. Harris Issues Statement on President Trump’s Immigration Executive Order From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris released the following statement regarding President Trump’s latest Executive Order: “I applaud President Trump for doing everything he can to assure that immigrants from countries which are either state sponsors of terrorism, or […]
Rep. Harris: President Trump’s Address “Offered a Bold, Optimistic Vision for the Future of the United States”
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris Responds to President Trump’s Address to Congress WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s address to Congress on February 28. “President Trump delivered an exceptional address last night, and offered a bold, optimistic vision for the future […]
Del. Szeliga: 30 Days of Trump – “Hasn’t Been Perfect,” but “Things are Going in the Right Direction”
From Del. Kathy Szeliga: Death and Dying – Tough Decisions As a new member of the Health and Government Operations Committee, I was able to listen to the testimony on HB 370, End-of-Life Option Act, also known as Physician Assisted Suicide. The hearing was Thursday, February 17, and lasted for about eight hours with almost […]
Rep. Harris Supports Trump Reversal of “Bathroom Guidance” in Schools; Announces Healthcare Meetings
From the Office of Rep. Andy Harris: Congressman Andy Harris Responds to the Trump Administration’s Decision on School Bathroom Policies Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement regarding the Trump administration’s decision to return authority over school bathroom policies to state and local governments. “I applaud the new Trump administration for walking back the […]
