{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "is_view": false, "human_description_en": "where party = \"Republican\", state = \"MD\" and year = 2013 sorted by date descending", "rows": [["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-speaks-out-against-governor-o%E2%80%99malley%E2%80%99s-offshore-wind-energy-plan", "Rep. Harris Speaks Out Against Governor O\u2019Malley\u2019s Offshore Wind Energy Plan", "2013-12-17", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nDecember 17, 2013\n\u00a0\nRep. Harris Speaks Out Against Governor O\u2019Malley\u2019s Offshore Wind Energy Plan\nCongressman cites increased utility costs for Maryland families as one reason for disapproval\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., released the following statement in objection to the plan for an offshore wind lease auction for an up-to-1.2-gigawatt site off of Ocean City, Maryland:\n\u201cOffshore wind energy production in Maryland will increase utility costs for every family in Maryland through the \u2018wind energy tax\u2019 passed by the Maryland General Assembly and signed by Governor O'Malley.\u00a0Offshore wind will also increase our federal deficit through federal taxpayer subsidies to big offshore wind energy companies, some even managed by political insiders like the Governor's former Chief of Staff.\u00a0Offshore wind remains one of the most expensive forms of energy production, costing many times more than energy produced from clean, American natural gas. At a time when Maryland unemployment is increasing and the Maryland economy is stagnating, it is a shame the Governor is intent on harming Maryland families and hard-working taxpayers just to score political points in early presidential primary states.\u201d\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-co-sponsors-%E2%80%9Cprotecting-volunteer-firefighters-and-emergency-responders-act", "Rep. Harris Co-Sponsors the \u201cProtecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act\u201d", "2013-12-12", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nDecember 12, 2013\nRep. Harris Co-Sponsors the \u201cProtecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act\u201d\nLegislation would exempt such volunteers from the employer mandate provision of Obamacare \nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., co-sponsored legislation that would protect volunteer firefighters and emergency responders from the employer mandate provision of Obamacare.\nUnder the Obamacare provision, employers with 50 or more full-time workers must provide health insurance or pay penalties. An IRS interpretation of this provision would force volunteer fire companies to provide health insurance for their volunteers or they would have to pay the fine. This is problematic for fire companies, particularly in Maryland where almost 89 percent of stations rely entirely or almost entirely on volunteers. In addition, emergency medical service volunteers typically work multiple 12- and 24-hour shifts\u2014easily allowing them to reach the 30-hour-per-week threshold that would qualify them as \"full time.\" \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\nIntroduced by Rep. Lou Barletta of Pennsylvania on December 10, the \u201cProtecting Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act\u201d would ensure that emergency services volunteers, including volunteer firefighters and EMTs, are not counted as full-time employees under the employer mandate in the Affordable Care Act.\n\u201cFirst responders play a vital role in our communities,\u201d Harris said. \u201cClassifying volunteers as employees, and then forcing volunteer fire companies to pay for expensive Obamacare-compliant health care insurance may push volunteer fire companies to cut down on their number of volunteers to avoid classification as a large employer. This could have disastrous consequences\u2014closing firehouses and putting citizens in danger.\u201d\n\u201cForcing the employer mandate provision on volunteer fire companies is yet another example of how Obamacare harms Americans,\u201d Harris added.\nThe National Volunteer Fire Council and the International Association of Fire Chiefs also support the legislation. Companion legislation was also introduced in the Senate.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-provides-new-option-sequester-offset", "Rep. Harris Provides New Option for Sequester Offset", "2013-12-05", "2013", "2013-12", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nDecember 5, 2013\n\u00a0\nRep. Harris Provides New Option for Sequester Offset\nLegislation Increases State Contribution for Medicaid Expansion to Offset Sequestration\nWashington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., introduced legislation that would eliminate most of next year\u2019s sequester by slightly increasing the state contribution to the Affordable Care Act\u2019s (ACA) Medicaid expansion.\u00a0 Under this proposed legislation, the state match for newly eligible individuals under the ACA\u2019s Medicaid program would increase by 10 percentage points for the first ten years of the program. \u00a0The savings would be applied against next year\u2019s sequestration with the first $20 billion in savings directed to defense, and remaining savings split evenly between defense and non-defense accounts.\n\u201cWith the concerns both parties have expressed over the sequester, I am proposing a common sense way to offset the cuts,\u201d said Harris. \u201cAs the Budget Committees are continuing negotiations, I hope they will consider this solution.\u201d\u00a0\nMany Members are concerned about the across-the-board nature of sequestration, which fails to prioritize government spending.\u00a0 Congressman Harris supports targeted spending reductions that meet the spending caps and savings required under the Budget Control\u00a0 Act.\u00a0 Under current spending rates, defense will be subjected to an additional $20 billion in sequestration in 2014.\u00a0 This bill would offset the looming defense cuts and split additional funds between defense and non-defense spending.\u00a0 Under the President\u2019s health law, state contributions to the Medicaid expansion are zero percent for the first three years and increase gradually to a ten percent match by years seven to ten.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-calls-md-insurance-commissioner-expedite-review-plan-extensions", "Rep Harris Calls on MD Insurance Commissioner to Expedite Review of Plan Extensions", "2013-11-14", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep Harris Calls on MD Insurance Commissioner to Expedite Review of Plan Extensions\nPresident\u2019s proposal today is too little too late\nWashington, D.C. - Over 73,000 Marylanders have seen their health insurance plans terminated because of the President\u2019s health reform law. Now the President is unilaterally changing the law to try to allow them to keep their plan for an additional year.\u00a0 If the insurance companies in Maryland who cancelled policies decide to extend them, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. is calling on Maryland Insurance Commissioner Therese M. Goldsmith to expedite the review of those extensions to ensure individuals will be able to keep their plans on January 1st.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nCongressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement:\n\u201cThe President promised Americans that if they liked their plan they could keep it. The President\u2019s proposal today is too little too late, but now the Maryland Insurance Commissioner must expedite the review of any policy extensions offered so that those who have plans and like them can keep them.\u00a0\u00a0 I have heard from many constituents who liked their policies, but are losing them and can\u2019t afford the dramatically higher prices of plans offered in the exchange.\u00a0 The Maryland Insurance Commissioner must do all she can to prevent this harm from occurring.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/only-1284-enrolled-obamacare-maryland", "Only 1,284 Enrolled in Obamacare in Maryland", "2013-11-13", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nOctober 13, 2013\n\u00a0\nOnly 1,284\u00a0 Enrolled in Obamacare in Maryland\n73,000 families are losing their insurance because of the President\u2019s plan\n\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. - Today, the Department of Health and Human Services released the information on the number of people who have enrolled in the health insurance marketplaces.\u00a0 In Maryland, only 1,284 individuals have selected a plan on the health insurance marketplace between October 1 and November 2nd.\u00a0 That number pales in comparison to the over 73,000 people who have seen their plans terminated.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\u201cThe website sign up process has been an embarrassment, but the real train wreck of the President\u2019s health plan is for the 73,000 families who lost their insurance,\u201d said Rep. Andy Harris, M.D.\u00a0 \u201cThe President made three promises: if you liked your plan you could keep it, if you liked your doctors you could keep them, and the price for family health insurance would be $2500 less per year.\u00a0 All three are turning out not to be true,\u201d\n\u00a0\nAccording to an October 12, 2013, Baltimore Sun article, Maryland officials claimed 1,121 people signed up in the first 10 days. If that number was accurate, that means less than 8 people were able to sign up each day for the remainder of the reporting period.\u00a0 At that rate, it would take more than 295 years to sign up all of Maryland\u2019s 800,000 uninsured.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/harris-praises-passage-bipartisan-hiv-organ-transplant-bill", "Harris Praises Passage of Bipartisan HIV Organ Transplant Bill", "2013-11-12", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Harris Praises Passage of Bipartisan HIV Organ Transplant Bill\n\tHOPE Act Now Heads to the President\nWashington, D.C. - The House of Representatives passed the HIV Organ Policy Equity Act (HOPE Act), a bill that would create a science-based path for medical research to proceed on the feasibility, effectiveness and safety of HIV-positive to HIV-positive organ transplants. The bipartisan bicameral legislation was introduced in the Senate by Senators Boxer and Coburn and in the House by Representatives Capps and Harris.\u00a0 The Senate version of the bill was passed by the House and now heads to the President for his expected signature.\u00a0\n\u201cThe HOPE Act is exactly the kind of bipartisan legislation that will improve lives and have a positive impact on our healthcare system,\u201d said Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. \u201cAs a physician for nearly 30 years who has conducted medical research, I know firsthand how medical innovation often outpaces government laws and regulations.\"\n\u201cI have seen numerous times the life-saving joy that an organ transplant brings to patients and their families. The HOPE Act changes an outdated law by making government work in a more efficient and effective manner for all patients needing transplants \u2013 both those with HIV and those without \u2013 which is exactly what the American people expect from their elected officials,\u201d Harris added.\nThe bill is supported by a wide variety of medical and patient organizations including: American Medical Association, American Society for Transplantation, American Society of Transplant Surgeons, Dialysis Patient Citizens, HIV Medicine Association, United Network for Organ Sharing, American Civil Liberties Union, Organization for Transplant Professionals, American Society for Nephrology, American Transplant Foundation, Association of Organ Procurement Organization, and others.\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-andy-harris-introduces-%E2%80%9Cclean-campaign-contributions-act%E2%80%9D", "Rep Andy Harris Introduces \u201cClean Campaign Contributions Act\u201d", "2013-11-01", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nOctober 29, 2013\n\u00a0\nRep Andy Harris Introduces \u201cClean Campaign Contributions Act\u201d\nBill bans the use of personal funds by any political committee including leadership PACs\n\u00a0\nWashington, D. C. - As reported in a recent edition of \u201c60 Minutes,\u201d the current ban on personal use political committee funds does not include leadership PACs.\u00a0 Rep. Andy Harris, M.D., has introduced H.R. 3356, \u201cClean Campaign Contributions Act,\u201d to close that loophole.\u00a0 The bill will extend the current ban on the personal use of funds by candidate reelection campaigns by clarifying that the ban also applies to leadership PACs, a campaign committee of a political party, and every kind of campaign committee.\n\u00a0\n\u201cPublic opinion of Congress is already low enough. We should close this loophole so no appearance of impropriety exists.\u201d said Rep. Harris.\u00a0 \u201cBy banning the personal use of political committee funds, we can help improve the public trust in Congress.\u201d\n\u00a0\nThe Federal Election Commission has recommended extending the personal use ban to all political committees.\u00a0 According to the FEC, while it is illegal to use candidate committee contributions for personal use (to fulfill any commitment, obligation, or expense that would exist irrespective of the candidate\u2019s election campaign or duties as a holder of Federal office) \u201cno corresponding provision covers individuals who convert contributions received by party committees, separate segregated funds, leadership PACs, and other political committees to their own personal use, including through theft or embezzlement.\u201d\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe FEC has \u201cseen a substantial number of instances where individuals with access to the funds received by political committees have used such funds to make unauthorized disbursements to pay for their own personal expenses.\u201d\n\u00a0\nThis bill simply treats all campaign committees equally regarding the personal use of funds.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221093148/http://harris.house.gov/video/rep-andy-harris-uses-mias-experience-example-obamacares-broken-promises", "Rep Andy Harris Uses Mia's Experience as Example of Obamacare's Broken Promises", "2013-11-01", "2013", "2013-11", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221093216/http://harris.house.gov/video/video-rep-harris-talking-about-more-obamacare-broken-promises-house-floor", "Video of Rep Harris talking about more Obamacare broken promises on the House Floor", "2013-10-29", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/video/video-one-minute-obamacares-impact-dana-and-alex", "Video of One-Minute on Obamacare's Impact on Dana and Alex", "2013-10-28", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "15 East Churchville Road\nSuite 102B\n\n\nBel Air, MD 21014\n\n By Appointment Only \n\tPhone: 410-588-5670 \n\tFax: 410-588-5673", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154136/http://harris.house.gov/video/rep-andy-harris-reads-letter-house-floor-charles-about-obamacares-impact-him", "Rep Andy Harris Reads a Letter on the House Floor From Charles about Obamacare's Impact on Him", "2013-10-23", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154212/http://harris.house.gov/video/wboc-tv-story-crossfire-appearance-rep-harris", "WBOC-TV Story on Crossfire Appearance by Rep Harris", "2013-10-23", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154248/http://harris.house.gov/video/rep-andy-harris-appears-fox-news-discuss-obamacares-failed-rollout", "Rep Andy Harris Appears on Fox News to Discuss Obamacare's Failed Rollout", "2013-10-22", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154325/http://harris.house.gov/video/rep-harris-appears-msnbc-discuss-obamacares-rollout", "Rep Harris Appears on MSNBC to Discuss Obamacare's Rollout", "2013-10-22", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-appear-cnn%E2%80%99s-crossfire", "Rep Harris to Appear on CNN\u2019s Crossfire", "2013-10-21", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Media Advisory\nOctober 21, 2013\n\u00a0\nRep Harris to Appear on CNN\u2019s Crossfire\nDiscussion to Focus on Obamacare\u2019s Implementation\n\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. will appear on CNN\u2019s show Crossfire this evening.\u00a0 Speaker Newt Gingrich and Stephanie Cutter are co-hosting. Anne Filipic of Enroll America, a nonprofit \u00a0whose mission is to maximize the number of uninsured Americans who enroll in health coverage made available by the Affordable Care Act, will appear opposite Congressman Harris. The topic of the show is the implementation of Obamacare.\u00a0 As a physician who worked over 28 years at Johns Hopkins and the only physician on the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Harris has the expertise to discuss Obamacare and its impact on America\u2019s health care system.\u00a0\n\u00a0\nDate: Monday, October 21, 2013\nTime: 6:30-7:00pm ET\nLocation: CNN\n\u00a0\nNote: While Congressman Harris is scheduled to appear, if there is breaking national news the schedule could change.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/white-house-reopened-tours", "White House Reopened for Tours", "2013-10-18", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nOctober 18, 2013\nWhite House Reopened for Tours\n\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 The White House notified Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., that it is reopening for tours of the East Wing and Executive Residence on Tuesday, November 5, 2013.\u00a0 The President shut down tours when the sequester, which he proposed, went into effect.\u00a0 Americans have been unable to visit the home since March.\u00a0 The White House is still operating under the same funding levels as they were when the tours were cancelled.\u00a0 Individuals interested in visiting the White House should email tourrequests.md01@mail.house.gov\u00a0 or call 202-225-5311.\u00a0 While tour requests are submitted through congressional offices, the White House makes final determinations on whether tour requests are granted.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u201cThe President was playing politics by blaming sequestration for his decision to shut down White House tours,\u201d said Congressman Harris. \u201cI am glad the White House is reopening for tours and I encourage constituents to contact my office for more information.\u201d \u00a0\n\u00a0\nConstituents may also contact the office for tours of the United States Capitol which remained accessible to the public despite sequestration.\u00a0\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-opposes-senate-fiscal-package", "Rep. Harris Opposes Senate Fiscal Package", "2013-10-16", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nOctober 16, 2013\n\u00a0\nRep. Harris Opposes Senate Fiscal Package\n\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., released the following statement on the fiscal package proposed by the Senate:\n\u00a0\n\u201cI cannot support a package that continues spending at a level that does nothing to reduce the 650 billion dollar deficit this year or deficits in future years, continues an exemption from Obamacare requirements for members of Congress, and continues accounting gimmicks. I have voted three times to fully fund and over a dozen times to partially fund parts of the government.\u00a0 This government shutdown occurred because the Senate and President insisted on special treatment for large corporations and for themselves and their staff. Unfortunately, the Senate bill addressed neither.\u00a0 It just kicks the can further down the road.\u201d\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/video/one-minute-speech-obamacares-impact-my-district", "One-Minute Speech on Obamacare's Impact On My District", "2013-10-16", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "15 East Churchville Road\nSuite 102B\n\n\nBel Air, MD 21014\n\n By Appointment Only \n\tPhone: 410-588-5670 \n\tFax: 410-588-5673", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-releases-statement-partial-shutdown-and-debt-ceiling-negotiations", "Rep Harris Releases Statement on Partial Shutdown and Debt Ceiling Negotiations", "2013-10-09", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on the latest developments regarding the partial shutdown and debt ceiling negotiation:\n\u00a0\n\u201cOur nation is at a crossroads - and the decisions we make over both a government spending bill and on raising our debt ceiling will determine the fiscal future of America.\u00a0 President Obama and the Senate leadership want the House to pass their \u201cclean\u201d spending plan. It is anything but clean.\u00a0 Their bill would fund the special exception for members of Congress to get taxpayer-subsidized \u201cGold\u201d health plans, subsidies for health care that no one else in America will be eligible for.\u00a0 Their plan allows big businesses to get an exemption from the Obamacare mandate, but not individuals, and their plan allows spending to continue at the same rate that led us to this year\u2019s $650 billion deficit.\u00a0\u00a0\n\u00a0\n\u201cIn his opposition to raising the debt ceiling, in 2006, then-Senator Obama said, \u201cWashington is shifting the burden of bad choices today onto the backs of our children and grandchildren. America has a debt problem and a failure of leadership. Americans deserve better.\u201d\u00a0 What he said then is still true today.\u00a0 Since that time, the national debt has doubled.\u00a0 We spend more today just on paying the interest on our national debt than we do on the Departments of Veteran Affairs, Homeland Security, and Agriculture.\u00a0 That\u2019s why passing a \u201cclean\u201d debt ceiling increase is a bad idea.\n\u00a0\n\u201cWe need to get our nation on a path toward fiscal responsibility and not continue the reckless spending.\u201d\u201d\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154424/http://harris.house.gov/video/rep-harris-advocates-nih-funding-bill-house-floor", "Rep Harris Advocates for NIH Funding Bill on House Floor", "2013-10-07", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154457/http://harris.house.gov/video/rep-harris-criticizes-gold-health-plans-congress", "Rep Harris Criticizes \"Gold\" Health Plans for Congress", "2013-10-04", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-criticizes-%E2%80%9Cgold%E2%80%9D-health-care-benefit-members-congress", "Rep Harris Criticizes \u201cGold\u201d Health Care Benefit for Members of Congress", "2013-10-03", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Washington, D.C. -\u00a0 Congressman Harris released the following statement on President Obama's plan to give Members of Congress the \"Gold\" health care benefit:\n\u201cUnder Obamacare, Members of Congress and staff will receive special treatment unavailable to the American public.\u00a0 Members of Congress will receive subsidized health insurance coverage on the exchanges established by Obamacare, even though employer subsidies are specifically banned for everyone else.\u00a0\nIn addition, under a notification issued this week, Members of Congress can only select among \u201cGold\u201d tier health insurance, rather than lower-level \u201cBronze\u201d or \u201cSilver\u201d plans.\u00a0 Taxpayer subsidies will be provided to Congress only for this \u201cGold\u201d level health care.\u00a0\nThis is another reason why some in Congress are so desperate to pass what they call a \u201cclean\u201d funding bill:\u00a0 because they want to protect their subsidized \u201cGolden\u201d health care benefit.\u00a0 This special treatment, as well as all special treatment under Obamacare, must stop.\"\n###\n\u00a0\nCongress makes the law and Congress can change the law \u2013 including ending the taxpayer subsidy of their \u201cGolden\u201d health care benefit.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-statement-house-action", "Rep Harris Statement on House Action", "2013-10-02", "2013", "2013-10", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "October 1, 2013\nFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE\nWashington, D.C. - Congressman Harris released the following statement on House action:\n\u201cWhile the House waits for the Senate and President to\u00a0agree to start\u00a0the negotiations necessary to end the partial shutdown, the House will continue to attempt to end the special treatment of big businesses and members of Congress and their staff under Obamacare.\u00a0 We will also act on a daily basis to deal with any issues that arise by restoring\u00a0temporary funding to parts of the government that were inappropriately shut down by the President. Today we dealt with two such issues -\u00a0restoring funding for\u00a0the Veterans Administration handling of disability claims, and for\u00a0re-opening of\u00a0national parks such as the World War II Memorial.\u00a0 This continues the action we took last week, agreed to by the Senate and the President, to make certain that our troops receive their pay.\u201d", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/event-lapse-government-funding", "In the event of a lapse in government funding", "2013-09-30", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "In the event of a lapse in government funding:\nIn the event of a lapse of\u00a0appropriated funds at midnight October 1, normal operations of the United States Government\u00a0will be\u00a0suspended until funding is restored.\u00a0 In that event, my offices will be closed and staff\u00a0will be placed in a temporary, non-duty, non-pay status until such time as funding is restored. Staff will not be allowed to report to work, check emails or respond to your messages for the duration.\u00a0This will likely result in a delay in responses to your inquiries.\nTours of the Capitol\u00a0will be canceled until funding\u00a0is restored.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-harris-releases-statement-plan-end-special-treatment-and-fund-government", "Rep Harris Releases Statement on Plan to End the Special Treatment and Fund Government", "2013-09-30", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Rep Harris Releases Statement on Plan to End the Special Treatment and Fund Government\n\u00a0\nWashington, D.C. \u2013 This evening the House plans to vote on ending the special treatment the President gave Congress on Obamacare, delaying the individual mandate in the same way the President delayed the employer mandate, and continuing government funding. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., released the following statement on the planned action of the House to avert an ending of government funding:\n\u00a0\n\u201cI look forward to the vote tonight to end the special treatment the President gave Congress and to force the President and his Cabinet to participate in Obamacare just like the President is requiring of all Americans.\u201d\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154605/http://harris.house.gov/video/congressman-harris-dont-believe-scare-tactics-democrats-food-stamp-reform", "Congressman Harris: Don't Believe the Scare Tactics From Democrats on Food Stamp Reform", "2013-09-20", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/drug-used-against-sarin-gas-exposure-has-manufacturing-issues", "Drug Used Against Sarin Gas Exposure Has Manufacturing Issues", "2013-09-16", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 The main drug used to counteract sarin gas like what was used recently in Syria has manufacturing issues according to a Wall Street Journal story Sarin Antidote Is Hit With Supply Problems in U.S. published over the weekend. The drug in question, DuoDote, is used by the United States Armed Forces, emergency personnel, and placed by the Centers for Disease Control in the Strategic National Stockpile in the event that the gas is released in the United States. Meridian Medical Technologies, the manufacturer of the drug,\u00a0sent a letter to wholesalers and health professionals on August 27, 2013 to notify them of problems with the drug\u2019s manufacturing despite having learned of the issue in early Spring. Meridian has received millions of tax payer dollars for doses of this drug, some of which do not meet specifications. \u00a0\nOn Thursday, September 12, Congressman Harris sent a letter to Meridian Medical Technologies. \u00a0The letter (full text below) asks the following:\n How was the problem discovered?\n\tWhat caused DuoDote to be out of specification?\n\tWhat corrective actions has Meridian taken to ensure future doses are within specifications?\n\tWhat actions has Meridian taken to ensure that doses in the Strategic National Stockpile are effective?\n\tWill the government be charged for DuoDote that needs to be replaced?\n \u201cWith the recent sarin gas use in Syria, the manufacturing issues surrounding DuoDote put our national security preparedness in question,\" said Congressman Harris. \u00a0\"I am going to continue asking questions of the company and government agencies so we can all have confidence in our national defenses. Recent actions in Syria show that chemical and biological defenses can no longer be on the back burner.\"\n\u00a0\n---\n\u00a0\nSeptember 12, 2013\nTom Handel\nMeridian Medical Technologies\n6350 Stevens Forest Road, Suite 301\nColumbia, MD 21046\nMr. Handel:\nI write to inquire about issues in the manufacturing of the important drug DuoDote produced by your company.\u00a0 In an August 27, 2013 letter to wholesalers and health professionals, you stated \u201cthat based on a review of product lots at its manufacturing site, Meridian personnel determined that a small number of DuoDote Auto-Injectors are out of specification. This could potentially prevent some of the units from activating or cause the patient to receive less of the drug than intended.\u201d\nBecause DuoDote is used by the military to protect our service members, placed in the Strategic National Stockpile for our national defense against an attack, and used by first responders across the country, these issues are of serious concern.\u00a0 With the recent use of the chemical weapon Sarin in Syria, the importance of having effective dosages of DuoDote available is of even greater importance.\nBecause taxpayer dollars were used for the purchase of DuoDote that could prove ineffective, I would like answers to the following questions:\n How was the problem discovered?\n\tWhat caused DuoDote to be out of specification?\n\tWhat corrective actions has Meridian taken to ensure future doses are within specifications?\n\tWhat actions has Meridian taken to ensure that doses in the Strategic National Stockpile are effective?\n\tWill the government be charged for DuoDote that needs to be replaced?\n I appreciate your consideration of these questions.\nSincerely,\nCongressman Andy Harris\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-statement-anniversary-sept-11th", "Congressman Andy Harris Statement on Anniversary of Sept. 11th", "2013-09-11", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:\n\u201cToday we pause and remember the men and women who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We also honor the courage and sacrifice of the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and others who sacrificed themselves to help those in need.\u00a0Twelve years have passed since that fateful day, but we will always remember and stay strong as a nation.\"\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-statement-regarding-military-action-syria", "Congressman Andy Harris Statement Regarding Military Action in Syria", "2013-09-10", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON: Congressman Andy Harris, MD released the following statement detailing his opposition to using military force in Syria:\n\u201cAfter much consideration, including attending a classified intelligence briefing, I do not believe using military force against Syria is in the national security interest of the United States. At this point, I won\u2019t be supporting any authorization to use military force if it is brought to a vote in Congress. The use of chemical weapons is a very serious matter for the international community that should not be tolerated, but this Administration has failed to lay out a coherent strategy for why using American military force in this situation is in the best interest of the country.\u201d\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 ###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-releases-statement-action-being-considered-syria", "Congressman Andy Harris Releases Statement On Action Being Considered in Syria", "2013-09-03", "2013", "2013-09", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. releases the following statement on the authorization to use military force being considered by Congress against Syria:\n\u201cI appreciate President Obama fulfilling his constitutional obligation by seeking Congressional authorization before using military force in Syria. There are serious questions about whether taking military action against Syria is in our national security interest and how the United States should respond to nations around the world who use chemical weapons against their own citizens. The Administration needs to make the case to Congress and the American people why military intervention is needed and clearly state the scope of the planned intervention. The decision to engage militarily is one of the most serious a member of Congress can make, and, although at this point I would not vote for military intervention, I plan to examine all of the evidence before making a decision.\u201c\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-announces-service-academy-nominations", "Congressman Andy Harris Announces Class of 2018 Service Academy Nomination Process", "2013-08-26", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. is pleased to announce that the U.S. Military Service Academies nomination applications are now available for those wishing to join the class of 2018. Each year, Congressman Andy Harris nominates some of the finest young men and women from the 1st Congressional District for appointments to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies. The Coast Guard Academy does not require a Congressional nomination. Those fortunate enough to gain admission to a U.S. Service Academy will receive one of the most respected college educational experiences in the nation.\u00a0\u00a0\nAdmission is based on SAT/ACT scores, class rank, physical aptitude scores, extracurricular activities, athletic abilities and medical examinations. Academies accept applications on a rolling admissions basis beginning in September. Final acceptance is also contingent upon receiving a nomination from an authorized source such as one's congressman or senator. The deadline to apply for a nomination from Congressman Harris is November 1, 2013.\u00a0 Any resident of the 1st District between the ages of 17 and 23 is encouraged to apply. Interviews will be conducted in November, and the Service Academies will be notified of Congressman Harris' nominations by December 31.\nTo apply for a nomination, please fill out the academy web form at https://harris.house.gov/serving-you/military-academy-nominations. If you have a question, please call \u00a0Rep. Harris\u2019 Salisbury office at 443-944-8624 or email harrisacademy@mail.house.gov.\n\u00a0\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-hosts-town-hall-event-tuesday-fruitland", "Congressman Andy Harris Hosts Town Hall Events in Fruitland, Chestertown, & Easton", "2013-08-15", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. will be hosting constituent town hall events in Fruitland, Chestertown, & Easton to answer questions about the work he is doing in Washington and listen to the concerns of First District residents.\n\u00a0\nFruitland\nWhen: Tuesday, August 20th\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5:30pm-7:00pm\n\u00a0\nWhere: Black Diamond Catering and Lodge\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 219 S Fruitland Blvd\u00a0\u00a0\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Fruitland, MD 21826\n\u00a0\nChestertown\nWhen: Thursday, August 22nd\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Noon-1:30pm\n\u00a0\nWhere: Kent County Public Library\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 408 High Street\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Chestertown, MD 21620\n\u00a0\nEaston\nWhen: Thursday, August 22nd\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5:30pm-7:00pm\n\u00a0\nWhere: Brookletts Place Senior Center\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 400 Brookletts Avenue\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Easton, Maryland 21601\n\u00a0\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/aetna%E2%80%99s-decision-another-sign-obamacare-bad-medicine-marylanders", "Aetna\u2019s Decision Another Sign that Obamacare is Bad Medicine for Marylanders", "2013-08-02", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Reality of Higher Costs Under Obamacare Puts 13,000 Marylanders at Risk\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement regarding news that Aetna will not be providing health insurance in Maryland\u2019s exchange. The reality of higher costs under Obamacare is putting 13,000 Marylanders with Aetna insurance at risk. Despite higher premiums announced last week by the Maryland Insurance Administration, Aetna would still have operated at a loss if they participated in Maryland\u2019s exchange. \u00a0\n\u201cToday\u2019s decision by Aetna to withdraw from Maryland\u2019s exchange is another example that Obamacare is bad medicine for Maryland,\u201d said Harris. \u201cIt\u2019s telling that an average 25% increase in premiums is not enough to make the Obamacare train wreck work. Despite promises by President Obama and others that this law would lead to lower premiums and greater access to care, the exact opposite is turning out to be true \u2013 Marylanders will be paying more and having fewer choices. It is time for the President to accept Obamacare\u2019s failures and join House Republicans to implement health reforms that are patient-centered, lower costs, and improve access for all Americans.\u201d\n\u00a0\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-hosts-townhall-event-tuesday-bel-air", "Congressman Andy Harris Hosts Townhall Event Tuesday in Bel Air", "2013-08-02", "2013", "2013-08", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. will be hosting a constituent town hall event on Tuesday, August 6 in Bel Air to answer questions about the work he is doing in Washington and listen to concerns of First District residents.\nWhen: Tuesday, August 6th\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5:30pm-7:00pm\nWhere: Bel Air Town Hall\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 39 North Hickory Avenue\n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Bel Air, MD 21014\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-md-reacts-maryland-insurance-premium-announcement", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. Reacts to Maryland Insurance Premium Announcement", "2013-07-26", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "Today\u2019s Report Shows that Marylanders Will Still Pay More for Insurance\nWASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This afternoon, the Maryland Insurance Administration (MIA) released final rates for individual health insurance plans under the Obamacare exchange. Today\u2019s announcement comes after news in April that Maryland\u2019s largest non-profit health insurer CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield proposed that they would have to raise rates for individuals an average of 25% \u2013 and up to 150% for young people \u2013 because of Obamacare. Despite the MIA approving \u201cpremiums at levels as much as 33 percent below what had been requested,\u201d Marylanders' healthcare premiums will still go up under the law.\n\u201cToday\u2019s announcement about health insurance premiums demonstrates that Obamacare will in fact lead Marylanders to pay more for their healthcare,\u201d said Harris. \u201cIt is hardly welcome news for young Marylanders who are already struggling in this economy to say their health insurance will still go up under Obamacare, but not as much. Despite promises by President Obama and others that this law would lead to lower premiums, the exact opposite is turning out to be true \u2013 Marylanders will be paying more.\u201d\n\u00a0\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-votes-cut-state-department-foreign-aid-budget", "Congressman Harris Votes to Cut State Department Foreign Aid Budget", "2013-07-24", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. voted to cut the State Department foreign aid budget by $8 billion, a decrease of 19% from current levels, bringing the expenditures down to 2008 levels before President Obama was elected. The savings would be achieved through legislation that funds the State Department and was considered today by the Committee on Appropriations. As a member of the Committee, Congressman Harris voted in favor of the bill and the proposed reduction in foreign aid.\n\"The President\u2019s foreign policy has been stunningly unsuccessful, and it's time to stop sending billions of dollars we\u2019re borrowing from places like China to other countries,\u201d said Harris. \u201cThis budget entirely eliminates unnecessary programs like the clean technology fund and the strategic climate fund. It also reduces UN spending by a third of a billion dollars. It's time we start focusing American\u2019s hard-earned tax dollars here at home on projects like building the Keystone XL pipeline instead of throwing them away in foreign lands.\u201d\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-votes-give-everyone-relief-obamacare%E2%80%99s-bad-medicine", "Congressman Harris Votes to Give Everyone Relief from Obamacare\u2019s Bad Medicine", "2013-07-17", "2013", "2013-07", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Tonight, Congressman Andy Harris, MD voted for two bills that would give both individuals and businesses a one year delay from The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act\u00a0 (PPACA). The first bill H.R. 2667 \u201cThe Authority for Mandate Delay Act\u201d would delay for one year the requirement that employers who have more than 50 full time employees provide health insurance for their employees. It would also delay the reporting requirements associated with the mandate. The second bill H.R. 2668 \u201cThe Fairness for American Families Act\u201d would delay for a year the mandate that individuals purchase health insurance.\nThe House of Representatives took up both bills in light of the Obama administration\u2019s announcement to delay the business mandate for a year. Knowing that the President cannot enact legislation at whim, the House passed H.R. 2667 to delay the mandate for businesses. Also, understanding the basic unfairness of exempting some from the law and not all, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2668 to exempt individuals from the mandate.\n\u201cIndividuals and families deserve the same relief under Obamacare as big businesses,\u201d said Congressman Harris. \u201cThe President\u2019s decision to give them a one year delay from the insurance mandate but not individuals and families is unfair. This law needs to be applied in a uniform way. It shouldn\u2019t benefit one group at the expense of another. \u00a0\u00a0\n\u201cDespite promises that Obamacare would insure every American with quality, affordable healthcare, we\u2019re seeing firsthand how it\u2019s leading to higher premiums, denied care, and fewer jobs. In Maryland, young people could pay up to 150% more for their insurance under the Obamacare exchange. It\u2019s clear that everyone deserves relief from Obamacare\u2019s bad medicine \u2013 not just big businesses \u2013 so we can get our economy growing again and get more people back to work.\u201d\n\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-honors-maryland-small-businesses-during-50th-annual-national-small", "Congressman Harris Honors Maryland Small Businesses During 50th Annual National Small Business Week", "2013-06-21", "2013", "2013-06", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 This week marked the 50th Annual National Small Business week \u2013 a time to celebrate the contributions of small business to the American economy. To recognize the efforts of small businesses in Maryland\u2019s First Congressional District, Congressman Harris is creating an \u201cEntrepreneur Certificate\u201d that will be presented to businesses that are making positive contributions to their community. Throughout the week, Congressman Harris asked people in the first district to share with him businesses that they believe deserve recognition.\n\u201cEvery day we should be celebrating the dreamers and doers who make the American economy strong,\u201d said Harris. \u201cThis week, especially, we recognize the contributions small businesses make to this country. We must champion their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice because these entrepreneurs are the lifeblood of our economy.\n\u201cIn these tough economic times, Washington needs to be supporting small businesses now more than ever by advancing pro-growth policies that help \u2013 not hurt \u2013 these job creators grow and hire new workers. I will continue to stand for a competitive tax system, sound spending, and against burdensome regulations so our small businesses can reach their full potential and achieve their American dream.\u201d\nThese businesses are featured below and on Congressman Harris\u2019 Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AndyHarrisMD under the album \u201c50th Annual National Small Business Week.\u201d\n Trenton Pipe Nipple Company\n\tBottomLine Growth Strategies\n\tEnergy Services Group\n\tA.L. Boulden & Son\n\tRTR Technologies\n\tLaboratory Technical Support Services\n\tDuClaw Brewing Company\n\tJack\u2019s Wayback Burgers\n\tBay Country Communications\n\tBeachwood\n\tAlarm Engineering\n\tStanley Steamer\n\tThomas Laminates & Remodeling\n\tReid\u2019s Grove Country Store\n\tTGM Group\n\tMiltec UV\n\tElkton Pharmacy\n\tFederal Resources\n\tRead Recruiting\n\tSail Selina II\n\tBlue Water Signs\n\tPainted Sky Alpaca Farm\n\tSanders Designs\n\tBannings Tavern\n\tChesapeake Specialty Products\n\tThe Henker Group\n\tKlausmeier and Sons Auto Service\n\tThe Pride of Germantown\n\tBill\u2019s Seafood\n\tCannella\u2019s Italian Deli\n\tMorrice Legal Nurse Consultant\n\tWiseHealth\n\tAkehurst Landscape Service\n\tJack\u2019s Gelato\n\tLife Science Products\n \u00a0\n###\n***For more updates from Rep. Andy Harris, follow him on Twitter: @RepAndyHarrisMD and Facebook: facebook.com/AndyHarrisMD***", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-successfully-advocates-transplant-funding-department-defense", "Congressman Harris Successfully Advocates for Transplant Funding in Department of Defense Appropriations Bill", "2013-06-13", "2013", "2013-06", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 On Wednesday, the House Appropriations Committee passed the appropriations bill to fund the Department of Defense. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., the only physician who serves on the committee, successfully advocated for 15 million dollars in funding for reconstructive transplant research. This is the same amount as the program received last year; however during this time when extra scrutiny is being applied to the budget, the threat of a cut to, or elimination of this program existed.\nPrevious funds from this program were used to assist Sgt. Brendan Marrocco, the 26-year-old infantryman who lost all four limbs while serving our country in Iraq. He successfully received a transplant of two arms at Johns Hopkins Hospital in December. This funding will facilitate more transplants and state of the art immunotherapy for heroes like Brendan. Congressman Harris has both served in the military and conducted medical research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) while at Johns Hopkins, so he knows firsthand how supporting this kind of research improves lives.\n\u201cThose who have sacrificed for our nation deserve not only our honor and respect but also our resources,\u201d said Harris. \u201cThis research program has had an immediate and transformative impact on wounded warriors and promising benefits for civilians as well. Service members with debilitating, disfiguring, and disabling injuries have regained their independence and returned to daily living and employment.\n\u201cWhile we cut the many areas of waste in government, it is important to make sure we continue to invest in programs that work. As this bill now heads to the House floor, I will work to ensure this funding remains.\u201d\n\u00a0\u00a0\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221094558/http://harris.house.gov/video/congressman-harris-more-stimulus-being-wasted-maryland", "Congressman Harris: Is More Stimulus $ Being Wasted in Maryland?", "2013-05-29", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. \n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\tRepresenting the 1st District of Maryland\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n \n \n\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t \n \n \n \n \n \n About Me \n \n Full Biography\n Committees\n Financial Disclosures\n Caucuses\n \n \n \n \n Contact Me \n \n Email Me\n Invite Me to Speak\n Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe\n Schedule a Meeting\n Website Problem\n Bel Air Office\n Kent Island Office\n Salisbury Office\n Washington, DC Office\n \n \n \n \n Serving You \n \n Art Competition\n Congressional Commendations\n Flags\n Help with a Federal Agency\n Internships\n Academy Appointments\n Presidential Greetings\n Request A Tour\n \n \n \n \n Media Center \n \n \n Press Releases\n \n In the News\n Photo Galleries\n \n Radio and Video Gallery\n \n \n \n \n Legislative Work \n \n Sponsored Legislation\n Voting Record\n \n \n \n \n Issues \n \n Creating Jobs and Fixing the Economy\n Reducing the Budget Deficit\n Improving Health Care\n Protecting Our Bay and the Environment\n Veterans\n Agriculture and Poultry\n \n \n \n \n Our District \n \n Municipalities\n Local Agencies\n Counties\n \n \n \n \n Resources \n \n Business\n Military Personnel\n Parents\n Senior Citizens\n Students\n Visitors\n Additional Resources", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-votes-keystone-xl-pipeline", "Congressman Harris Votes for Keystone XL Pipeline", "2013-05-22", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. voted this evening in favor of H.R. 3 \u201cThe Northern Route Approval Act\u201d that would build the Keystone XL pipeline. After 1706 days of waiting for a green light from this administration and over 15,000 pages of review, this bill would remove any remaining obstacles and force President Obama to make a decision on this important energy independence and jobs project.\nLast Friday, President Obama visited Ellicott Dredges in Baltimore where he talked a lot about cutting regulations and making it easier for businesses to create jobs. The irony is that the CEO of Ellicott Dredges testified before the House Small Business Committee the day before President Obama\u2019s visit calling for the pipeline\u2019s construction. President Obama could have done more for Ellicott Dredges and companies all across this country that support the energy and infrastructure sectors by staying in Washington to sign an executive order supporting the Keystone XL pipeline. Instead, he traveled to Baltimore for a photo-op.\u00a0\n\u201cThe American people have been waiting long enough for the President and Washington bureaucracy to get out of the way of this bipartisan energy independence and jobs project,\u201d said Congressman Harris.\n\u201cThe Keystone XL pipeline would create 20,000 jobs right now to build the pipeline and roughly 118,000 long term jobs to support the energy production. This is a no-brainer that must be approved by the President now in order to get Americans back to work and create a more secure energy future.\n\u201cPresident Obama had a unique opportunity last Friday when he visited Ellicott Dredges in Baltimore to throw his support behind this jobs-rich project. Instead, he used the visit to make more empty promises about cutting regulations. Enough is enough. Americans need these jobs. The House voted today to do just that, and the President should urge the Senate to get this jobs bill to his desk as soon as possible.\u201d\nFast Facts:\n 20,000 jobs would be created to build the pipeline\n\t118,000 jobs would be created long term to support the pipeline\n\t830,000 barrels of oil a day or 1/2 of what the US imports from the Middle East\n \u00a0\n###\n***For more updates from Rep. Andy Harris, follow him on Twitter: @RepAndyHarrisMD and Facebook: facebook.com/AndyHarrisMD***", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154637/http://harris.house.gov/video/how-many-more-days-will-we-wait-keystonexl-pipeline-its-time-build", "How Many More Days Will We Have to Wait for the Keystone XL Pipeline? It's Time to Build", "2013-05-22", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "It has been more than four years since backers of the Keystone XL pipeline first submitted an application to the U.S. State Department to build this energy and jobs project. Congress has demanded action -- how much longer will President Obama make us wait?", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["https://web.archive.org/web/20140221154718/http://harris.house.gov/video/congressman-andy-harris-delivers-weekly-republican-address", "Congressman Andy Harris Delivers Weekly Republican Address", "2013-05-19", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "web.archive.org", null, null, "legacy", "Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. gave the Weekly Republican Address to discuss how Obamacare is the wrong prescription for America's healthcare. We need patient-centered reforms that increase access, improve quality, and decrease costs. Unfortunately, Obamacare does the exact opposite through its 20,000 Red Tape Tower of regulations. For these reasons, he voted to repeal the law to set the foundation for patient-centered care that works.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/rep-andy-harris-md-discuss-jobs-health-care-weekly-republican-address", "Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. to Discuss Jobs & Health Care in the Weekly Republican Address", "2013-05-17", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD) will discuss Republicans\u2019 efforts to lower health care costs and promote economic growth when he delivers the Weekly Republican Address on Saturday, May 18.\u00a0 On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 45, legislation fully repealing and defunding the president\u2019s health care law, which is raising costs, reducing access to quality care, and making it harder for small businesses to hire.\u00a0\n\t\t\t\u201cThe president\u2019s health care law is already undermining our economy -- employers are cutting workers and cutting hours, costs are going up, and even Democrats are worried the whole thing is headed for a train wreck,\u201d House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said.\u00a0 \u201cA physician and leading voice in Congress for patients and families, Andy Harris has shown outstanding leadership on health care issues, and I look forward to hearing what he has to say in our weekly address.\u201d\n\t\t\tThursday\u2019s vote marked the third time the Republican-led House has voted to fully repeal the president\u2019s health care law since 2011.\u00a0 President Obama has signed several other bills that repeal or defund parts of the law.\n\t\t\t\u201cAs a physician for nearly thirty years who helped mothers and their new babies get through childbirth, I have seen what is good and what is bad about America\u2019s healthcare system, and ObamaCare makes our system worse,\u201d Rep. Harris said.\u00a0 \u201cInstead of lowering costs like Washington Democrats promised, ObamaCare is leading insurance companies all over the country to raise their rates by double and triple digits.\u00a0 Small businesses are having to think long and hard about whether they will cut back worker hours, lay off staff, or quit providing healthcare to their employees. Together we can fix the broken parts of the system by focusing on patient-centered changes to improve the quality and access to care.\u201d\n\t\t\tBefore being elected to Congress in 2010, Congressman Andy Harris spent nearly 30 years as a physician and on the faculty at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.\u00a0 He also conducted NIH funded research while at Johns Hopkins and is one of the only members of Congress to have done so.\u00a0 During Operation Desert Storm, he served in the Naval Reserve Medical Corps where he cared for members of the military at Bethesda Naval Hospital.\u00a0 Andy and his wife Cookie live in Maryland\u2019s First District, have five children, and one grandchild.\u00a0 He brings his expertise in the medical field to his seat in Congress and position on the Committee on Appropriations.\n\t\t\tThe text and the audio of the Weekly Republican Address will be released Friday afternoon and embargoed until Saturday, May 18 at 6:00 a.m. EST, when it will be available to view and download.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-votes-repeal-obamacare", "Congressman Harris Votes to Repeal Obamacare", "2013-05-16", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on his vote this evening to repeal The Affordable Care Act \u2013 or Obamacare \u2013 and lay the foundation for patient-centered reforms that actually improve the quality and access to healthcare.\nHe also participated in a press conference this afternoon with other members of the GOP Doctors Caucus to raise awareness about the over 20,000 pages of regulations associated with Obamacare.\n\u201cThe American people deserve a healthcare system that is patient-centered, improves quality and access to care, and lowers costs,\u201d said Harris. \u201cUnfortunately, Obamacare does none of these things. With the IRS targeting groups based on political affiliation, why would we want them running our healthcare? Obamacare was a bad idea when Washington Democrats passed it, and now we are watching the train wreck as it\u2019s being implemented. Obamacare is clearly not the right way to go, so that\u2019s why I voted today to repeal it, laying the foundation for healthcare reform that works.\u201d\n\u00a0\n###\n***For more updates from Rep. Andy Harris, follow him on Twitter: @RepAndyHarrisMD and Facebook: facebook.com/AndyHarrisMD***", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-demands-clarity-secretary-sebelius-regarding-obamacare-fundraising", "Congressman Harris Demands Clarity from Secretary Sebelius Regarding Obamacare Fundraising", "2013-05-15", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. joined Congressman Jack Kingston (GA-1) and Congressman Rodney Alexander (LA-5) calling on HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius to release information regarding her solicitation of private healthcare companies to give money to promote The Affordable Care Act. As members of the Labor, HHS Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, they are deeply concerned that Secretary Sebelius\u2019 actions present a clear conflict of interest.\nThe letter they sent to Secretary Sebelius is below:\n\u00a0\nMay 14, 2013\n\u00a0\nThe Honorable Kathleen Sebelius\nSecretary\nDepartment of Health and Human Services\n200 Independence Ave, SW\nWashington DC, 20201\n\u00a0\nDear Secretary Sebelius,\n\u00a0\nWe write with great concern over the reports of impropriety concerning solicitations of donations for a nonprofit that is assisting in the implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA).\u00a0 Recent media reports have indicated that you, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services, have solicited donations over the last three months from health industry executives to assist in the implementation of PPACA. Subsequent statements made by HHS staff have offered conflicting information regarding who was solicited.\u00a0\nAs described by the Department of Justice, federal regulations only permit solicitations by federal department officials \u201cif you do not solicit funds from a subordinate or from someone who has or seeks business with the Department, and you do not use your official title.\u201d In addition, it appears that a great conflict of interest exists in soliciting funds for this purpose.\u00a0 Your actions, as described in recent reports, appear to violate these regulations.\n \n\tTo clarify the actions that were taken by you and ensure that no wrongdoing occurred, we request the following information:\n A list of all of the individuals from whom you have solicited donations;\u00a0\n\tA list of any Department of Health and Human Services employees who assisted in any way in the solicitation of donations;\n\tA justification on why your actions do not violate federal regulations; and\n\tInformation on any interactions the companies of the individuals you have spoken to have previously had or will have before the Department of Health and Human Services.\u00a0\n \u00a0\nWe look forward to your timely response.\u00a0\nSincerely,\nJack Kingston\n\tSubcommittee on Labor,\n\tHealth and Human Services,\n\tEducation, and Related Agencies\nRodney Alexander\n\tVice Chair\n\tSubcommittee on Labor,\n\tHealth and Human Services,\n\tEducation, and Related Agencies\nAndy Harris, M.D.\n\tSubcommittee on Labor,\n\tHealth and Human Services,\n\tEducation, and Related Agencies", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-joins-md-delegation-urging-secretary-lahood-give-university-system", "Congressman Harris Joins MD Delegation Urging Secretary LaHood to Give University System of Maryland\u2019s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site Proposal Strong Consideration", "2013-05-14", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) and Senator Barbara A. Mikulski (D-MD), together with Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and the bipartisan Maryland House Delegation, sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood today urging him to give the University System of Maryland\u2019s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site proposal his strongest consideration. The entire Maryland delegation strongly supports the University System of Maryland\u2019s bid to be selected as one of six UAS test sites chosen by the Federal Aviation Administration.\nThe letter was signed by Congressman Hoyer, Senators Mikulski and Cardin, and U.S. Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, Chris Van Hollen, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Donna F. Edwards, John Delaney, and Andy Harris.\n\u201cThe University System of Maryland\u2019s proposal uses the collaborative strengths of higher education, industry, and state government to develop deployable solutions to increase the safety, efficiency, reliability, and security of our national airspace transportation networks,\u201d the Maryland Delegation wrote. \u201cThe Maryland proposal will also give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the best opportunity to gain a better understanding of training requirements, operational specifications, and technology considerations.\u00a0 In addition, this proposal will enable researchers to develop and promote operational strategies to mitigate the increasing congestion and safety concerns of our nation\u2019s airspace.\u201d\u00a0\n\u00a0\nThe full text of the letter to Secretary LaHood follows: \nMay 14, 2013\nThe Honorable Raymond H. LaHood\nSecretary\nU.S. Department of Transportation\n1200 New Jersey Avenue SE\nWashington, DC 20950\n\u00a0\nDear Secretary LaHood:\nWe urge you to give the University System of Maryland\u2019s Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) test site proposal your strongest consideration.\u00a0 The University has brought together leaders in the private sector and public agencies to accelerate the future integration of UAS into the national airspace.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\nThe University System of Maryland\u2019s proposal uses the collaborative strengths of higher education, industry, and state government to develop deployable solutions to increase the safety, efficiency, reliability, and security of our national airspace transportation networks.\u00a0 The Maryland proposal will also give the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) the best opportunity to gain a better understanding of training requirements, operational specifications, and technology considerations.\u00a0 In addition, this proposal will enable researchers to develop and promote operational strategies to mitigate the increasing congestion and safety concerns of our nation\u2019s airspace.\u00a0\nThe Maryland proposal also has the potential to resolve the possibility of UAS in the maritime environment based on the proposed test site locations which include private airports on the Eastern Shore and Southern Maryland, as well as federal facilities including NASA Wallops Island Flight Facility, NASA Langley Research Center, and the Naval Air Systems Command facility at Webster Field.\u00a0 The proposed UAS test site program will help the FAA gain a better understanding of operational issues, such as training requirements, operational specifications, and technology considerations, which are primary areas of concern to ensuring the safety and efficiency of the entire aviation system.\u00a0 The proposal will also bring together researchers across the diverse institutions of the University System of Maryland who concentrate on critical technologies, public policy and legal issues.\nThank you for your strong consideration of our request.\u00a0 There is no better proposal to achieve the FAA\u2019s goals to integrate UAS into the national airspace and solve the problems facing our nation\u2019s transportation systems.", 1, "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z", "2026-03-30T12:14:52Z"], ["http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-statement-faa-tower-announcement", "Congressman Harris Statement on FAA Tower Announcement", "2013-05-10", "2013", "2013-05", "Republican", "House", "MD", "Andy Harris", "H001052", "harris.house.gov", null, null, "legacy", "WASHINGTON, D.C. \u2013 Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on the news that the FAA will not be closing the 149 contract towers across the country including those at the Easton and Salisbury airports:\n\u201cI am glad to see that the towers in Easton and Salisbury will remain open. It is unfortunate that President Obama chose to implement budget cuts in the most painful manner possible to make a political point. He could have instructed the agencies in question to be prepared for these cuts or worked with Congress on a plan to institute greater flexibility so there was no threat of tower closure.\n\u201cI voted for the Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013 that allowed Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood to transfer $253 million from the FAA\u2019s Airport Improvement Program to their operations account \u2013 removing any remaining doubt that the FAA could end the furloughs and keep the contract towers open in Easton and Salisbury.\u201d\n\u00a0\u00a0\n###\n***For more updates from Rep. 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