U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Maryland
Rep. Brown: We Need Bold Action to Meet This Moment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2022:
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Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) released the following statement on House passage of the Inflation Reduction Act.
"The Inflation Reduction Act will improve the health of Americans and our planet. For too many families, the cost of prescription drugs and quality health care feel insurmountable, as do the challenges posed by the climate crisis. We need bold action to meet this mome
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Rep. Hoyer: Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $20.5M for Carrollton Station Expansion, Improvements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Congressmen John Sarbanes (MD-03), Anthony Brown (MD-04), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) announced $20,500,000 in federal funding to improve and expand New Carrollton Station and increase accessibility to the Prince George's County transit hub. This funding, which the lawmakers supported, will sup
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Rep. Hoyer: Today, Democrats Are Showing That We Will Continue to Put People Over Politics, Ensure That Our People Can Make It in America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following floor remarks on Aug. 12, 2022:
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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:
"Today will be the culmination of the meeting of promises that President Biden made to the American people, resulting in some 7 million to 8 million more people voting for President Biden than the inc
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Rep. Sarbanes Votes to Lower Health Care, Energy Costs for Marylanders
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today voted for transformative legislation that lowers prescription drug, health care and energy costs while fighting climate change and reducing the deficit by $300 billion over the next decade.
"As Americans face rising prices, the Inflation Reduction Act puts people over profits and strengthens our economy for the future. It delivers on several of m
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Rep. Trone Votes for Inflation Reduction Act to Deliver Relief to Hardworking Families, Bolster Domestic Energy Production, Lower Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2022:
Congressman David Trone (MD-06) voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, a historic investment in lowering health care costs, increasing American-made manufacturing, and combating climate change.
The Inflation Reduction Act is a sweeping legislative package - supported by the majority of Americans - to reaffirm our nation's commitment to securing a path to prosperity for every American and st
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Sens. Van Hollen, Cardin, Colleagues Urge USAID to Clarify Continuation of International Family Planning, Health Programs Post-Dobbs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release and an Aug. 11, 2022, letter:
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) in urging USAID to clarify to its international partners that the recent Dobbs decision from the Supreme Court would not affect U.S. global health assistance spearheaded by the agency. In a letter Thursday to USAID Administrator Samantha Power, Senators Van Hollen and Cardin and Senators Cory A. Booker (
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