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| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-applauds-nih-release-strategic-plan | Congressman Andy Harris Applauds NIH for Release of Strategic Plan | 2015-12-16 | 2015 | 2015-12 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), the only physician member of Congress to have conducted research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), commended NIH Director Francis Collins today in releasing the NIH-Wide Strategic Plan. Dr. Collins deserves credit for listening to the will of Congress and preparing a strategic plan. NIH receives nearly thirty billion dollars a year, and yet up until now, it has had no NIH-wide strategic plan,said Dr. Harris.As we look for ways to fund more biomedical research, Congress needs to know NIH is wisely spending the money it currently receives. The plan outlines the main objectives for the NIH, as well as specific medical and research goals they hope to achieve over the next five years. It works to streamline the agency in order to enhance medical research and breakthroughs. This groundbreaking NIH-wide strategic plan is an important first step toward increasing accountability and resource prioritization at NIH. As this Congress works to increase funding for NIH, the strategic plan will provide a roadmap for where the additional investments should be made. The strategic plan also makes it clear that no disease deserves an automatic specific percentage of funding which is an important shift in policy. The commitment to young investigators, basic scientists, and innovative new funding models is particularly encouraging. I look forward to partnering with NIH to help the brilliant scientists funded by the NIH achieve this vision, added Dr. Harris. Dr. Harris, through both House Appropriations bill language and the House Energy and Commerce 21st Century Cures Act, has been urging the NIH to take this action. In May, Dr. Harris introduced H.R.2447 - to amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for an NIH research strategic plan. Congressman Harris, a member of the Appropriations subcommittee that determines NIH funding, performed research into fetal cerebral blood flow while on the faculty at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-appointed-select-investigative-panel | Congressman Andy Harris Appointed to Select Investigative Panel | 2015-10-23 | 2015 | 2015-10 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., (MD-01) was appointed by Speaker Boehner to the Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Earlier this year, videos were uncovered showing employees of the largest abortion provider in the country discussing the techniques and practices used to harvest and sell fetal organs. Ongoing investigations at three House committees unveiled the necessity for a select panel. The House passed H.Res. 461, Establishing a Select Investigative Panel of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, on October 7, 2015. Congressman Harris medical and research background uniquely qualifies him to serve on the committee. For almost three decades, Dr. Harris cared for patients as an obstetric anesthesiologist at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. As an obstetric anesthesiologist, he cared for women and their babies during birth. In addition, while on the faculty at Johns Hopkins, he performed medical research funded by the National Institutes of Health. His research focused on fetal cerebral blood flow and was performed on sheep in utero. This professional experience will allow him to provide a unique perspective on the process used by big abortion providers to harvest organs and the impact on the mother and baby. Congressman Harris released the following statement on being appointed to this committee: It is an honor to be asked to serve on the select panel that will investigate the deeply disturbing activities that have been ongoing at abortion providers. As an obstetric anesthesiologist, it is particularly troubling for me to have learned that abortion providers alter the abortion procedure itself, in a way that prolongs the procedure and introduces additional risk, to harvest the desired fetal organs. This potentially places the woman at a higher risk for complications not only during the abortion procedure itself, but in future pregnancies as well. As a pro-life father of five, I am repulsed not only by the discussion itself, but also with the utter disregard th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris%E2%80%99-statement-speaker-boehner | Congressman Andy Harris Statement on Speaker Boehner | 2015-09-25 | 2015 | 2015-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement after Speaker John Boehner announced that he would be retiring at the end of October: I would like to thank John Boehner for his almost 25 years of service in Congress and for leading Republicans as Speaker of the House for the last several years. I look forward to a robust discussion about what our new conservative leadership is going to look like in November. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris%E2%80%99-statement-pope-francis%E2%80%99-address | Congressman Andy Harris Statement on Pope Francis Address | 2015-09-24 | 2015 | 2015-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement in response to Pope Francis historic address to a joint session of Congress: As a devout Catholic, I have been impressed by Pope Francis ability to communicate so effectively the traditional Catholic messages of mercy and forgiveness, as well as our obligation to take care of those in need. It was an honor to hear him address Congress today. I am glad he included remarks on the importance of family, and our responsibility to protect and defend human life at every stage of its development. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-president-obama-empowering-our-enemies | Congressman Harris: President Obama is Empowering our Enemies | 2015-09-11 | 2015 | 2015-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement after the House of Representatives did not approve the nuclear deal in Iran. The House did not pass H.R. 3461, To Approve the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, signed at Vienna on July 14, 2015, relating to the nuclear program of Iran. The House also passed H.R. 3460, which would remove the ability of the President to lift or reduce sanctions on Iran within the nuclear agreement. Its a shame that on the fourteenth anniversary of September 11th, President Obama seeks to empower the terror-ridden country of Iran and aid worldwide terrorism. The bottom line is that they are our enemies, and the President, along with 42 Democrats in the Senate, seeks to enable a country that has a proven record of state-sponsored terrorism, religious extremism and human rights abuses with this horrendous deal. Today, the House, acting in a bipartisan vote, stood strong by not approving the nuclear deal with Iran, while also passing a bill that would immediately deny the President the ability to lift sanctions on Iran. Irans possession of a bomb would immediately endanger not only our allies in the region like Israel, but the security of the United States itself in the future. I continue to support much stronger sanctions and believe we can and should make a better deal. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris%E2%80%99-office-host-weather-emergency-preparedness-event-0 | Congressman Andy Harris Office to Host Weather-Emergency Preparedness Event | 2015-07-22 | 2015 | 2015-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | Washington, DC: The Office of Congressman Andy Harris has announced it will host a Weather - Emergency Preparedness Event to be held Thursday, July 30, 2015, at the Ocean Pines Community Center, 235 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MD 21811. The event will run from 7:00 PM until 8:30 PM and is free and open to the public. Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the Lower shore counties, the Red Cross, and Delmarva Power will be on hand to provide local residents with information and to answer questions about the dangers of and preparedness for lightning, tornadoes, and hurricanes. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak occurring between mid-August and late October, said Congressman Harris. Most of Marylands First District is on the coast, and I want its residents to be fully prepared for the damage that can come from heavy rains and wind, lightning, or, God forbid, a hurricane. If you have any questions or would like to RSVP for the event, please contact Rep. Harris Salisbury District Office at 443-944-8624. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris%E2%80%99-statement-iran-deal | Congressman Andy Harris Statement on Iran Deal | 2015-07-14 | 2015 | 2015-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement in response to President Obama reaching a deal with Iran and ending current economic sanctions. This deal will immediately harm the national security of our allies in the Middle East and eventually threaten the United States at home. While President Obama is trying to assure us that Iran will halt its creation of nuclear weapons, I find it hard to believe that a nation that has repeatedly delayed and deceived the international community by continuing to pursue nuclear weapons is now going to play by the rules. How are we supposed to trust the very people who have continued to advocate for the death of Americans and the ultimate destruction of Israel? Lifting sanctions only gives more power to a country that has a proven record of state-sponsored terrorism, religious extremism and human rights abuses, and which poses a grave danger both to the United States and our allies overseas. Congress will work diligently to review every piece of this deal to ensure the United States best interests are represented and that the concerns of the freedom-loving people of Israel are taken into account, and I hope Congress will reject the deal if not. At this point, I have no faith that Iran will hold up their end of the deal. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20150905204657/http://harris.house.gov/video/congressman-harris-discusses-21st-century-cures-act-fox-45 | Congressman Harris Discusses "21st Century Cures Act" on Fox 45 | 2015-07-13 | 2015 | 2015-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. Representing the 1st District of Maryland About Me Full Biography Committees Financial Disclosures Caucuses Contact Me Email Me Invite Me to Speak Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe Schedule a Meeting Website Problem Bel Air Office Kent Island Office Salisbury Office Washington, DC Office Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-%E2%80%9Cit%E2%80%99s-time-accelerate-medical-innovation%E2%80%9D | Congressman Andy Harris: Its Time to Accelerate Medical Innovation | 2015-07-10 | 2015 | 2015-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) praised the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, will take bold action to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of promising new treatments and cures for patients, as well as maintains our nations standing as the biomedical innovation capital of the world. H.R. 6, which was strongly supported and partially written by Congressman Harris passed the House of Representatives 344 to 77. Its time to accelerate medical innovation and invest in the future of health care, and this bill does just that. Are there any American families that have not been affected by diseases like Alzheimers, heart disease, or cancers?The passage of this important bill will open doors to curing these horrible diseases. We will find cures, we will save lives, said Dr. Harris. Included in the bill are provisions drafted by the Congressman, and an amendment offered by both Congressman Todd Young (IN-09) and Dr. Harris. The provisions authored by Congressman Harris focus on more funding for young scientists during their peak age of discovery, increasing investments in high-risk high-reward projects, and increasing efficiency and accountability at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The language was drafted based on his own experience researching for the NIH, in addition to enormous input from physicians, scientists, patients, leading government agencies, and many other interested non-partisan parties. Additionally, the amendment offered by Congressman Young and Congressman Harris establishes the Innovation Prize Program (I-Prize) to identify and fund areas of biomedical science that could lead to significant advances, through the creation of a prize competition. Historically, prize programs have been shown to leverage private sector funds to accomplish a difficult problem. An example includes the Ansari XPRIZE for Suborbital Spaceflight which was won in 2004 after more than 26 teams from seven nations invested over $100 million to win the $10 million prize. T… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://web.archive.org/web/20150905204403/http://harris.house.gov/video/congressman-harris-21st-century-cures-act-floor-speech | Congressman Harris' "21st Century Cures Act" Floor Speech | 2015-07-10 | 2015 | 2015-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | web.archive.org | legacy | Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. Representing the 1st District of Maryland About Me Full Biography Committees Financial Disclosures Caucuses Contact Me Email Me Invite Me to Speak Newsletter Subscribe / Unsubscribe Schedule a Meeting Website Problem Bel Air Office Kent Island Office Salisbury Office Washington, DC Office Se… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/bipartisan-medical-efficacy-marijuana-amendment-introduced-house | Bipartisan Medical Efficacy of Marijuana Amendment Introduced in House | 2015-07-08 | 2015 | 2015-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Republican Congressmen H. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), and Andy Harris, M.D., (MD-01), and Democratic Congressmen Sam Farr (CA-20), and Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) introduced the Credible Research on Medical Efficacy of Marijuana Amendment to the 21st Century Cures Act. The 21st Century Cures Act, or H.R. 6, is currently scheduled to be considered on the House floor this week. The amendment focuses on removing barriers that inhibit research on marijuana. This amendment encourages the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to work with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to initiate and collaborate on research about the medical risks and benefits of marijuana. This does not change marijuana from a Schedule 1 drug, but does create a new subclassification within Schedule 1 Schedule 1R for marijuana that would make research easier to conduct. There has been little research into potential therapeutic benefits and risks of medical marijuana use. In many cases, research into specific relief it provides, how it can best be used, etc. has been obstructed by federal obstacles. This amendment is a responsible approach to increasing research and pursuing the answers to questions being asked by so many patients, doctors, researchers, and policy makers about medicinal marijuana, said Congressman Griffith. Our drug policy should be based on sound science, which is sorely lacking on the medical efficacy of marijuana. We need science to clearly determine whether marijuana has medicinal benefits and if so, what is the best way to gain those benefits. This amendment encourages more research and more collaboration in the study of marijuana by removing barriers currently in place, said Dr. Harris. Given the widespread use of medical marijuana, it is imperative that doctors better understandhow it canbe used to treat different people and conditions, as well as the risks involved. Our amendment shows members of Congress with widely varying views on marijuana policy are united in support of building a robust body … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressmen-young-and-harris-introduce-innovation-prize-program | Congressmen Young and Harris Introduce the Innovation Prize Program | 2015-07-08 | 2015 | 2015-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Todd Young (IN-09) and Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) introduced an amendment to the 21st Century Cures Act, which will establish an Innovation Prize Program to encourage competition in the field of biomedical science. Innovation Prize Program (I-Prize) establishes an X-Prize type program within the new Innovation Fund created by the 21st Century Cures Act. The I-Prize will identify and fund areas of biomedical science that could lead to significant advances, through the creation of a prize competition. The new I-Prize Program will receive an additional $80million per year for five years over what is currently in the Innovation Fund. The new funding is fully offset. The United States is currently spending $632 billion per year through Medicare to cover health services of qualified beneficiaries. To help lower taxpayer costs, as well as improve patient outcomes, this amendment will incentivize development of medical breakthroughs. The amendment does so by creating a medical prize program to encourage scientists and entrepreneursespecially those that dont often benefit from current NIH grantsto develop cures for some of the most debilitating and costly diseases, said Congressman Young. The United States has been the world leader in biomedical research, yet we are still faced with many incurable diseases such as Alzheimers, heart disease, and numerous types of cancer. The I-Prize will encourage medical innovation and technological advancements by spurring private sector investments in areas where research is lacking. Its time to inspire scientists across the country to take the bold actions necessary to cure these horrible diseases, said Dr. Harris. Prize competitions have been shown to leverage private sector funds to accomplish a difficult problem. Famous prize competitions include the Ansari XPRIZE for Suborbital Spaceflight which was won in 2004 after more than 26 teams from seven nations invested over $100 million to win the $10 million prize. The new $400million of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-congratulates-science-fair-winners-bel-air | Congressman Andy Harris Congratulates Science Fair Winners from Bel Air | 2015-06-04 | 2015 | 2015-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) congratulated several students from Marylands First District on the national recognition of their science fair project on cochlear implants. A group of students from Harford Day School in Bel Air were selected as regional winners in the prestigious, highly-competitive competition, the 2015 Toshiba/National Science Teachers Association ExploraVision Awards. The students excelled in their idea for a better cochlear implant device. These students proved that they are wise far beyond their years. The creativity, innovation, and knowledge these four finalists demonstrated in their implant device shows the promise our future has in the hands of these kids. To create technologies that improve the lives of many is no easy feat, and these students excelled in the challenge. Aidan Brehm, Arran Goldman, Ian Goldman, and Riya Khosla designed a cochlear implant that uses nano-technology and graphene to improve the quality of sound for patients who suffer from severe hearing loss. They improved upon a limited design to aid the nearly half million people who depend on cochlear implants to communicate. To congratulate the students for their hard work and subsequent winnings, the finalists were invited to visit the Capitol on Thursday, June 6th to meet with the Congressman, share their project, and receive a tour of the Capitol building. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-announces-congressional-art-competition-winner | Congressman Andy Harris Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner | 2015-05-27 | 2015 | 2015-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) is pleased to announce the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition: YeJin Han, a senior at Parkside High School in Salisbury, Maryland. YeJins oil painting, titled 2007 Summer, depicts her and her friends standing on the beach and will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for a year. I was amazed by YeJins ability to make her personal memory come to life, and I am proud to see her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for all to enjoy, said Rep. Harris. All of this years participants were impressive and I thank every student who submitted their work. An abundance of imagination, creativity, and talent was evident in each piece. Both the Congressman and a professional artist from his districtSarah Lyle, of the Queen Annes County Centre for the Arts judged the artwork. The Congressman and Ms. Lyle also selected a 2nd- and 3rd-place winner, while the Congressmans Facebook followers voted for a Peoples Choice winner. They are as follows: Crab Dance, by Madison Finnan of Rising Sun High School (2nd place), and Hubcap, by Garrett Miller of The Gunston School (3rd place). The Peoples Choice winner was also YeJin Han. You can see all submissions and winning pieces on Rep. Harris Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/AndyHarrisMD. Since 1982, the U.S. House of Representatives has sponsored this competition to acknowledge the artistic talents of high school students from each Congressional district throughout the country. Each Congressional district selects one winner, and that student has the opportunity to display his or her artwork for one year in the U.S. Capitol building. The students pieces are displayed alongside other gifted high school artwork from across the country. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-praises-nih-strategic-plan | Congressman Andy Harris Praises NIH for Strategic Plan | 2015-04-30 | 2015 | 2015-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), the only physician member of Congress to have conducted research funded by the NIH, praised the testimony by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Francis Collins today announcing that they will be performing an NIH-wide strategic planning and portfolio analysis. Dr. Harris, through both House Appropriations bill language and the House Energy and Commerce 21st Century Cures Discussion draft, has been urging the NIH to take this action. Dr. Collins deserves credit for listening to the will of Congress and preparing a strategic plan. The NIH receives nearly thirty billion dollars a year, and yet it has had no NIH-wide strategic plan, said Dr. Harris. As we look for ways to fund more biomedical research, Congress needs to know the NIH is wisely spending the money it currently receives. I look forward to working with Dr. Collins and his team on developing a structure for the strategic plan and seeing the results of his work. Congressman Harris, a member of the Appropriations subcommittee that determines NIH funding, performed research into fetal cerebral blood flow while on the faculty at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-applauds-veterans-choice-program-change | Congressman Harris Applauds Veterans Choice Program Change | 2015-03-25 | 2015 | 2015-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | Harris has been outspoken advocate for this change WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., a Navy veteran and physician who worked in both the military and veteran health systems, applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs announcement that will change the formula to determine eligibility in the Veterans Choice Program. Congressman Harris has repeatedly urged the VA to reconsider how they measure the 40 mile distance necessary to take part in the Veterans Choice Program and seek care from a private medical facility. The VA will now determine eligibility based on driving distance, instead of a straight line distance. Our veterans put their lives on the line for our nation; they deserve the best possible care, whether they seek it at the VA or a private facility. The change in policy for the Veterans Choice Program is great news for our veterans who have suffered long distances to get routine care. Many veterans will now have a choice in their health care, said Congressman Harris. The Veterans Choice Program was created by the Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014 (VACAA), which was passed by Congress and signed into law by the President last August. Many of the veterans in Marylands First District that live on the Eastern Shore are separated from VA facilities in Baltimore by the Chesapeake Bay and must travel long distances to receive care. During my training, I worked in a VA hospital and I understand the bureaucratic mess that has done a disservice to those who have fought to protect our freedom. I will continue to fight for our veterans to ensure that they receive the care they need and deserve, added Congressman Harris. Congressman Harris has been a vocal leader in the fight to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on the policy change, visit the VAs website. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-taxpayer-dollars-are-going-pro-abortion-groups | Congressman Harris: Taxpayer Dollars are Going to Pro-Abortion Groups | 2015-03-25 | 2015 | 2015-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) condemned findings from a recent U.S. Government Accountability Office report that revealed millions of federal taxpayer dollars are indeed going to fund abortion advocacy organizations. In February of 2013, Congressman Harris and several of his colleagues in the House urged the GAO to investigate how much federal funding went to several abortion advocacy organizations, such as Planned Parenthood. The report found that from 2010 to 2012, the six abortion advocacy groups received $481 million in federal funding, in addition to $1.2 billion in combined federal and state funds within federal health programs that call for shared funding. This new report clearly shows that we are, in violation of the Hyde Amendment, giving federal taxpayer funds to organizations that perform abortion procedures. As a physician, I find it hard to believe that Planned Parenthood, an organization where 94% of their services are made up of abortions, is not using any of their federal funding for these procedures, said Congressman Harris. Under the Hyde Amendment, no federal dollars are to be used to fund abortions, except for in cases of rape and incest. Planned Parenthood performed 327,653 abortions in 2013, yet they only provided 1,880 adoption referrals and 18,684 prenatal services in the same time. They are the largest abortion provider in the United States, and the GAO report found that, despite the Hyde Amendment, they receive more than $500 million a year in federal funding. Since coming to Congress in 2010, Congressman Harris has fought for pro-life issues, including ensuring that taxpayer dollars are not used to fund abortions, a position shared by a majority of Americans. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-andy-harris-announces-congressional-art-competition | Congressman Andy Harris Announces Congressional Art Competition | 2015-03-02 | 2015 | 2015-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) is pleased to announce the 2015 Congressional Art Competition. Each spring, the House of Representatives sponsors the competition to recognize the artistic talents of high school students in each congressional district throughout the country. The competition is open to all high school students from Marylands First Congressional District. Each congressional district will select one winner and that student will have the opportunity to display his or her artwork for one year in the U.S. Capitol building, alongside the work of other contest winners from around the country. The Congressional Art Competition is a great opportunity to recognize and celebrate the gifted young artists of Marylands First District, said Congressman Harris. It is an honor to be able to display the art of First District runners-up in my offices, and I eagerly anticipate seeing the winning piece hanging on the winding wall of the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional Art Competition began in 1982 and since then, over 650,000 high school students have been involved. For full competition guidelines and the student release form, please visit Congressman Harris website at harris.house.gov. Go to the Serving You tab at the top of the screen and click on Art Competition. The deadline for submissions is Friday, April 17, 2015. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-focuses-improving-national-institutes-health | Congressman Harris Focuses on Improving the National Institutes of Health | 2015-01-28 | 2015 | 2015-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Yesterday, the House Energy and Commerce Committee released their “21st Century Cures Discussion Draft,” which includes several provisions advocated for by Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01). The “21st Century Cures Discussion Draft” proposes bold action to accelerate the discovery, development, and delivery of promising new treatments and cures for patients, as well as maintains our nation’s standing as the biomedical innovation capital of the world. Congressman Harris’ provisions focus on more funding for young scientists during their peak age of discovery, increasing investments in high-risk high-reward projects, and increasing efficiency at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). “As a physician who also conducted research, I have seen the tremendous benefits that medical innovations can bring to patients,” said Harris. “I also saw firsthand how the most innovative thinking frequently came from younger scientists, which is why we need to prioritize funding for young researchers.” The Energy and Commerce Committee requested feedback on the provisions added by Congressman Harris. “My hope is that individuals who are passionate about seeing NIH-funded research foster quicker cures for diseases will embrace the changes and offer constructive feedback to the discussion draft that Chairmen Upton and Pitts have worked hard to put together,” Harris added. “I welcome discussion with any stakeholders who want to better understand the reasoning behind my provisions.” Congressman Harris, the only member of Congress to have conducted NIH-funded research, sits on the Appropriations subcommittee that oversees NIH funding. He is also the only member not part of the Energy and Commerce Committee to have multiple provisions included in the discussion draft. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, he has advocated for funding more young scientists during their peak age of discovery and improving the efficiency of NIH-funding. The following provisions were supported by Congressman Harris a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-state-union | Congressman Harris on the State of Union | 2015-01-20 | 2015 | 2015-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union tonight: “Tonight, we heard the President outline his plan for the country and unfortunately we have heard it all before. More taxes, more spending. President Obama claims to want to help hard-working taxpayers, yet he continues to advocate for the failing policies that have hampered job creation and growth in the economy. He made it clear that he wants to raise taxes again, while continuing to spend even more money we do not have. “Republicans will continue to focus on legislation that will help hard-working taxpayers and improve the economic environment for job creators, such as moving forward and building the Keystone Pipeline, and dialing back government overregulation.” ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-appointed-key-appropriations-subcommittees | Congressman Harris Appointed to Key Appropriations Subcommittees | 2015-01-15 | 2015 | 2015-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: This week, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) was appointed to two important new subcommittees on the House Committee on Appropriations. Congressman Harris was appointed to the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and the Subcommittee on Homeland Security. “My primary responsibility will continue to be working to control government spending and put our nation back on a path toward fiscal responsibility. I plan to use my new position on the agriculture subcommittee to ensure the agriculture economy in the First District remains strong,” said Harris. “On the Homeland Security Subcommittee, I will work to protect our nation at home from enemies who want to do us harm, while protecting our personal liberties.” Congressman Harris will continue to serve on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. Congressman Harris has used his position on that subcommittee, and background as a physician and medical researcher, to work to speed up the process of finding cures to diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and cancer. For more information on the issues each subcommittee covers, visit the websites below: Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Homeland Security ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/congressman-harris-votes-block-president%E2%80%99s-executive-action-immigration | Congressman Harris Votes to Block the Presidents Executive Action on Immigration | 2015-01-14 | 2015 | 2015-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) supported H.R. 240, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which will improve border security, provide for stricter oversight and increase transparency within the DHS. It will also address and defund President Obama’s executive action on immigration, which effectively granted amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants. “The President’s unilateral actions on immigration have completely undermined our legal immigration system in the United States. While I agree that our immigration system is broken and needs to be fixed, granting blanket amnesty will only encourage those outside the U.S. to come here illegally,” said Dr. Harris. “The bill we passed today will fund important functions of the Department of Homeland Security, like enhanced border security and anti-terrorist measures, while putting the interests of those who are entering this country through the legal immigration system ahead of those who are here illegally.” The bill increases funding to the Department of Homeland Security to bolster border security, anti-terrorist efforts, and immigration and customs enforcement. It also requires that DHS submit comprehensive spending plans to Congress, which to increase oversight and transparency of how taxpayer dollars are being spent. “I agree that immigration is an important issue that we need to address, but the President’s plan of granting amnesty to millions of illegal immigrants is not the answer,” added Dr. Harris. The legislation passed the House 236 to 191. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| http://harris.house.gov/press-release/harris-rubio-fight-prevent-taxpayer-bailout-obamacare | Harris, Rubio Fight to Prevent Taxpayer Bailout of Obamacare | 2015-01-08 | 2015 | 2015-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) and Senator Marco Rubio (FL) introduced the “Obamacare Taxpayer Bailout Prevention Act” in the House and Senate, which will repeal section 1342 of the President’s health care law to stop bailouts of insurance companies. Section 1342 of Obamacare allows the President to use taxpayer dollars to bailout insurance companies if they lose money on the sale of insurance plans to Americans through the Obamacare exchanges. “The American people should not have to shoulder the burden of the President’s failed health care plan and bailout insurance companies, while millions across the country have lost their coverage and seen increased health care costs. President Obama continues to sit back and force taxpayers to foot the bill for a law that is crippling the economy, killing jobs, and weakening health care in the United States,” said Dr. Harris. “Section 1342 is just another example of presidential overreach and the President’s complete disregard for the Constitution. Its repeal will protect taxpayers from future costs brought on by his disastrous law.” “One of the biggest threats to the American Dream is the rising cost of living, which ObamaCare is making worse through rising health care costs and loss of coverage,” said Rubio. “Taxpayers should not have to fund massive bailouts to protect the profits of the insurance companies that helped write Obamacare, which is why I’ve been fighting for over a year to protect taxpayers from yet another bailout that puts them on the hook for Washington’s mistakes. “Under December’s omnibus spending bill, taxpayers are protected from bailing out insurance companies until September 30, but now Congress has the opportunity to take the possibility of a bailout off the table for good,” added Rubio. “By passing this bill, Congress will ensure that no bailout will occur, in 2016 or ever.” Last year, the House Committee on Oversight a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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