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| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-cardin-van-hollen-announce-nearly-19-million-federal-funding-prevent | Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen, Announce Nearly $1.9 Million in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Use | 2020-12-10 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen today announced nearly $1.9 million in new federal funding to help strengthen local and community partnerships to prevent youth substance use. "I had the pleasure of hosting Director Carroll in August for a drug abuse roundtable on the Eastern Shore, and I thank his office for awarding these sizable grants to our local community coalitions. Multiple recipients of these grants in the past were also in attendance that day. Their efforts are making a serious difference in preventing youth substance abuse, and, as a physician, I look forward to meeting and collaborating with these drug-free community coalitions once again in the future," said Congressman Harris. "Working to prevent drug use among young people is critical to healthy communities throughout Maryland and ensuring a bright future for all. Local programs are reaching youth throughout the state through creative drug-free educational campaigns - with this award they can continue their work to protect the health and safety of our children and local neighborhoods," said Senator Cardin. "Teaming up across all levels of government is essential in combatting the public health crisis of drug use, and I am committed to making sure these communities have the tools and resources they need." "Community-wide coalitions are a key pillar of any successful strategy to prevent youth drug use. These federal funds will help community coalitions as they work together to reach young people before substance use occurs," said Senator Van Hollen. "We are committed to providing Maryland with federal resources to address this challenge by focusing on education and prevention from a young age." Funding comes through the Fiscal Year 2020 Drug Free-Communities (DFC) Support Program, administered by the White House Office of Drug Control Policy in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The $1,875,000 award will benefit more than 10,000 people and go towards e… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-124-million-grant-crisfield-flooding-mitigation | Harris Announces $1.24 Million Grant to Crisfield for Flooding Mitigation | 2020-12-08 | 2020 | 2020-12 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $1,241,526 federal grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the State of Maryland for flood mitigation projects in the City of Crisfield in Somerset County. Specifically, this grant will cover 90% of the projected costs to install 11 tide gates, fund culvert replacement, and install two pump stations. Backflow valves will prevent tidal water from flowing through storm drains and onto roads and structures, affording protection from normal, extreme, and hurricane tides. Two stormwater pump stations will also be installed to protect areas that experience frequent standing water during rainfall when the water cannot return to the Chesapeake Bay during high tides. The pumping stations will prevent stormwater from collecting on streets when the backflow valves are closed and will force the water back into the Bay and away from businesses, residential buildings, and streets. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of this grant for flooding projects in Crisfield. This small historic town consistently is subject to serious flooding hazards, and this project will allow Crisfield to effectively reduce the frequency and severity of these events. Grants like this have my full support." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:42:23Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-van-hollen-cardin-applaud-over-14-million-coastal-infrastructure | Harris, Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud Over $1.4 Million for Coastal Infrastructure Improvements in Talbot County | 2020-11-20 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (all Md.) applauded $1,436,701 in federal funds to support coastal infrastructure projects in Talbot County. The County will provide $1,437,959 in matching funds, bringing the project total to $2,874,660. "I applaud the awarding of these funds to Oxford. Barrier island projects across the Chesapeake Bay are an effective tool for reducing mainland erosion, the effects of storm surge, and coastal flooding. I will continue to support projects like these that protect our coastal communities from the effects of natural disasters," said Congressman Harris. "With rising sea levels threatening Marylanders' homes and livelihoods, we must strengthen our shoreline infrastructure to reduce the risk of damage from natural disasters. These funds will help us address coastal flooding and erosion to protect our communities, buffer fish and wildlife habitats, ensure a thriving regional economy, and revitalize Oxford's beautiful beaches. I will continue fighting for more investments in climate and flood resilience for the Eastern Shore," said Senator Van Hollen. "The Town of Oxford in Talbot County is a special place, and the Tred Avon River that runs beside it has already played host to several innovative restoration measures that will enhance the health of the Chesapeake Bay. This federal investment will help restore additional fish and wildlife habitat and protect against erosion, storm surge and sea-level rise, all of which threaten Oxford's future. I will continue working to secure additional investments like these in Maryland's climate resilience," said Senator Cardin. "The issue of resiliency is of great importance to Talbot County and the Town of Oxford. The Building Living Islands to Enhance Shoreline Protection project is a significant step forward in resiliency efforts and will help to promote implementation of natural and nature-based solutions to shoreline erosion and rising sea-level. The County is pleased to suppo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/gop-doctors-caucus-condemns-governor-s-remarks-vaccine-safety | GOP Doctors Caucus Condemns Governors Remarks on Vaccine Safety | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | Senate | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. The GOP Doctors Caucus released the following statement after New York Governor Cuomo commented on Operation Warp Speed vaccine safety: Governor Cuomo seems so desperate to prevent any progress that may occur under this administration that he is willing to disparage the credibility and independence of the scientists and doctors who are working around the clock to save lives. His comments that it is bad news' that the Pfizer vaccine is proving to be effective are both extremely sad and dangerous for the health of Americans. It would be unethical to delay distribution of a proven safe vaccine while Americans continue to succumb to the virus. The federal government is coordinating with state governments, tribal leaders, and private industry to ensure that a vaccine can be distributed swiftly to the American people once it is approved, and Americans should be confident that any vaccine developed under Operation Warp Speed will be safe and effective. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/gop-doctors-caucus-condemns-governors-remarks-vaccine-safety | GOP Doctors Caucus Condemns Governor’s Remarks on Vaccine Safety | 2020-11-10 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – The GOP Doctors Caucus released the following statement after New York Governor Cuomo commented on Operation Warp Speed vaccine safety: "Governor Cuomo seems so desperate to prevent any progress that may occur under this administration that he is willing to disparage the credibility and independence of the scientists and doctors who are working around the clock to save lives. His comments that it is ‘bad news' that the Pfizer vaccine is proving to be effective are both extremely sad and dangerous for the health of Americans. It would be unethical to delay distribution of a proven safe vaccine while Americans continue to succumb to the virus. The federal government is coordinating with state governments, tribal leaders, and private industry to ensure that a vaccine can be distributed swiftly to the American people once it is approved, and Americans should be confident that any vaccine developed under Operation Warp Speed will be safe and effective." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-250000-drug-abuse-grants-eastern-shore | Harris Announces $250,000 in Drug Abuse Grants to Eastern Shore | 2020-11-05 | 2020 | 2020-11 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of two $125,000 federal grants to Cecil County and Mosaic Community Solutions (Pocomoke City) for their drug free communities programs. The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy awarded the grants through the Drug-Free Communities Support Program. This program provides grants to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use. Recognizing that local problems need local solutions, funded coalitions engage multiple sectors of the community and employ a variety of environmental strategies to address local substance use problems. Coalitions are comprised of community leaders, parents, youth, teachers, religious and fraternal organizations, healthcare and business professionals, law enforcement, and media. By involving the community in a solution-oriented approach, the program also helps those youth at risk for substance use recognize that the majority of our nation's youth choose not to use drugs. Recently, Congressman Harris had the opportunity to host Jim Carroll, the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, in Easton for a drug abuse roundtable. Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement on the awards: "It was a pleasure to host Director Carroll on the Eastern Shore this past summer. Multiple Drug-Free Community Coalitions were in attendance at the conference, and I thank Director Carroll and his team for awarding these grants to my district. I have met with coalition members in the past, including the Cecil County coalition on multiple occasions. I never cease to be impressed with the young men and women, the dedicated adult volunteers, and all the work they do each year to prevent substance abuse within our local communities." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:39:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-four-additional-usda-grants-eastern-shore | Harris Applauds Four Additional USDA Grants to Eastern Shore | 2020-10-29 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $344,981 in federal grants to four recipients on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Agency and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture. Specifically, Friends of the Grape and Caroline County Public Schools have been awarded $15,950 to purchase a refrigerated van to transport meals to needy children and seniors. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the partners have been feeding and transporting meals to 1200 students and 300 senior citizens per day in Caroline County. Additionally, the Easton Economic Development Corporation was awarded $199,969 to foster a culture of food safety among specialty crop producers in the Mid-Atlantic region through education and coaching centered on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) and the requirements of the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Produce Safety Rule. Lastly, Maryland Capital Enterprises and the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center have been awarded $95,445 and $33,617 respectively to issue small business loans and training/technical assistance to rural emerging or microenterprises on the Eastern Shore. Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the Agriculture Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, I applaud the award of these grants to the Eastern Shore. Programs in the Department of Agriculture are critical to the First Congressional District – whether it be supporting vulnerable populations during the pandemic, working to expand best practice techniques for farmers, or advising startup companies. Grants like these help local businesses compete, strengthen the regional economy, and improve lives in our community. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-cardin-van-hollen-announce-nearly-134-million-upgrade-wastewater | Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Nearly $13.4 Million to Upgrade Wastewater Infrastructure in Chesapeake City | 2020-10-28 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., andU.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all Md.) today announced $13,398,000 in funding to construct a new wastewater treatment plant in the Town of Chesapeake City in Cecil County. This plant will replace two existing treatment sites, and meet new nutrient removal requirements. "I previously met with town leaders to discuss this proposed project, and that's why it's great to hear that Chesapeake City will receive these sizable awards to construct a new wastewater treatment facility. At a time when our local communities are struggling, these federal dollars are more important than ever. This new facility will increase efficiency and further our efforts in Maryland to reduce nutrient runoff in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed," said Rep. Harris. "The Town of Chesapeake City and its rich history serve as local treasure to us Marylanders. This award will provide critical upgrades to wastewater infrastructure and ensure clean water flows into the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal and throughout the region," said Senator Cardin. "I will continue to advocate for clean, safe and reliable water for local communities here in Maryland and across the country." "The water quality of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are vital to Cecil County residents' health and the local economy. These infrastructure upgrades will help improve access to clean water and support those whose livelihoods rely on a healthy Bay. I will keep fighting for federal investments to continue improving essential infrastructure throughout our state," said Senator Van Hollen. The Town of Chesapeake City was awarded $5,029,000 in federal grant funding, and approved for a federal loan of $1,500,000. Funding comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development as a part of the Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. Through the Bay Restoration Fund, the Maryland Department of the Environment will also be contributing $6,869,000 in state grant funding for the project. The U.S. Departmen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-three-rural-development-grants-eastern-shore | Harris Applauds Three Rural Development Grants to Eastern Shore | 2020-10-23 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $102,700 in federal grants to three recipients on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Funds were awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development Agency. Funds will be used to purchase a police vehicle, purchase and outfit a bookmobile to serve rural communities not served by a physical library, and to purchase furnishings and computers for a day care center. The funds will be administered through the Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants program and the Economic Impact Initiative Grants program. Specific grant allocations are below: Town of Federalsburg (police department): $34,500 Wicomico County Free Library: $50,000 Easton Day Care Center: $18,200 Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the Agriculture Subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, I applaud the award of these grants to the Eastern Shore. I support our local law enforcement, and I strongly believe, especially during this pandemic, that providing assistance to our local schools and the parents of our children is critical. My thanks to Secretary Perdue and those in the Rural Development office for their work on this!" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-approval-aid-maryland-fisheries | Harris Applauds Approval of Aid for Maryland Fisheries | 2020-10-19 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today applauded the approval of Maryland's spend plan for targeted monetary relief to members of the commercial fishing industry struggling due to COVID-19. In May, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced the allocation of more than $300 million in fisheries relief to states and federal territories via the CARES Act. Maryland was allocated over $4 million, and now that their spending plan has been approved, local businesses can begin applying for financial relief. Fishery participants eligible for funding include Tribes, commercial fishing businesses, charter/for-hire fishing businesses, qualified aquaculture operations, processors, and other fishery-related businesses. Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "I have advocated for the creation and funding of this program in Congress, and my office has been in regular contact with NOAA to ensure that these funds were allocated and Maryland's plan was approved as quickly as possible to provide the support so badly needed by the First District's crucial seafood industry. Our fishing families and local communities will benefit from this needed program. I thank Secretary Ross for his agency's effort in getting this done!" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-rural-development-grants-upper-shore | Harris Announces Rural Development Grants to Upper Shore | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of two U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development grants to the upper shore, totaling more than $120,000. Specifically, Talkie Rural Broadband in Chestertown has been awarded $94,000 to fund the installation of fiber infrastructure to allow high-speed internet access for the Main Street vicinity in downtown Chestertown. Additionally, Queen Anne's County has been awarded $30,000 to identify and analyze business opportunities that will result in economic development in the region. The County's Economic and Tourism Development Commission will be collaborating with private, public and non-profit sectors to pursue economically and environmentally sustainable and balanced growth opportunities for business, tourism, and agriculture. Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "Our Main Street Maryland communities have been devastated by this pandemic. As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these funds to the Mid-Shore. These grants will allow us to further economic development and support jobs in regions and sectors so devastated by the Coronavirus. I remain committed to helping our local businesses come back from this crisis by getting them the resources they need to stay afloat and once again thrive." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-housing-grants-first-congressional-district | Harris Applauds Housing Grants to First Congressional District | 2020-10-16 | 2020 | 2020-10 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of two Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants to the First Congressional District totaling $13,722. Funds originated from the HUD Housing Counseling Program, which provides funds to HUD approved housing counseling agencies that provide counseling and advice to tenants and homeowners, with respect to property maintenance, financial management and literacy, and other matters as may be appropriate to assist program clients in improving their housing conditions. Specific grant breakdowns are below: Harford County Housing Agency – $9,393 Shore Up!, Inc. – $4,329 Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I thank Secretary Carson for awarding these funds to the First Congressional District. During this pandemic, many families have been struggling as jobs were lost with shutdowns. This funding will allow our local agencies and nonprofits to provide hands on advice and training to families to address financial and housing issues and get back on their feet as our economy comes roaring back." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:34:36Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-covid-19-workforce-grant-mid-shore-agency | Harris Applauds COVID-19 Workforce Grant to Mid-Shore Agency | 2020-09-29 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $139,171 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board (USWIB) on the Mid-Shore. The USWIB is part of the National American Job Center network and serves the five county region of Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester Counties. Funds originated from the National Dislocated Worker Grant Program, which provides resources to states and other eligible applicants to respond to large, unexpected layoff events causing significant job losses. This grant funding was part of a $118 million investment by DOL to help address the workforce impacts of COVID-19. Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Labor, I'm pleased to support this sizable award to the Mid-Shore. During this national pandemic, we have seen the devastating impact that lockdowns and serious restrictions have on business, employment, and our well-being as individuals. This funding will allow our local partners to provide job training for in-demand fields, putting people back to work and fueling our great American comeback." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-counseling-grant-umes | Harris Announces Counseling Grant to UMES | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $199,033 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Education to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. Funding originated from the Rehabilitation Counseling Program, which was created by Congress to ensure that skilled personnel are available to serve the rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities assisted through vocational rehabilitation, supported employment, and independent living programs. To that end, the program supports training and related activities designed to increase the number of qualified personnel trained in providing rehabilitation services. Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "As a former educator and member of the House Appropriations subcommittee responsible for funding the Department of Education, I applaud the award of this grant to UMES. These dollars will allow the university to offer high quality instruction in the field of vocational rehabilitation for those with disabilities, creating good paying jobs and allowing those with disabilities in my district to live fuller lives." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-half-million-dollar-grant-chesapeake-watershed-restoration | Harris Announces Half-million Dollar Grant for Chesapeake Watershed Restoration | 2020-09-28 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $500,000 federal grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation to the Chesapeake Alliance, which has offices throughout the Chesapeake Watershed and works to bring partners together for the preservation of the land and waters of the Bay. Funding will be utilized to "pilot a conservation incentive program that accelerates implementation of agricultural best management practices to reduce nutrient and sediment pollution runoff, restore riparian forest habitat, and improve the in-stream habitat and passage specifically for the threatened Chesapeake logperch." Work will be done in Harford and Cecil County Maryland and York County Pennsylvania along the Susquehanna River basin. The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is responsible for awarding Chesapeake Bay Program grants, which is funded through annual Congressional appropriations. Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of this small watershed grant to the Chesapeake Alliance. Funds originated from the Chesapeake Bay Program, which I am proud to support even in light of attempted funding cuts. These dollars will support voluntary participation in best management practices along streambeds, thereby reducing nutrient and sediment runoff and improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay, while also working to improve habitat for a threatened Chesapeake Watershed species." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-issues-statement-nomination-judge-amy-coney-barrett-supreme-court | Harris Issues Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court | 2020-09-26 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court: "I congratulate Judge Barrett on her nomination to serve on our nation's highest court. After a successful private career, including time as a law instructor at the University of Notre Dame and clerking for the late Justice Antonin Scalia, she was successfully confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals. President Trump has made it clear that his candidates for the high court must demonstrate the utmost commitment to upholding our Constitution, and I am confident that – just like Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh – Judge Barrett will serve our nation well in this role. I hope Senate Democrats elect not to shamelessly smear this well-qualified woman, and I wish her a speedy confirmation in time for the Court's fall term." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-125000-grant-maryland-capital-enterprises | Harris Announces $125,000 Grant to Maryland Capital Enterprises | 2020-09-24 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $125,000 grant to Maryland Capital Enterprises, a private nonprofit organization located in Salisbury. The organization is dedicated to helping small businesses succeed by offering counseling, business development consulting, and assistance in acquiring financing. Grant funding came from the Department of the Treasury's Community Development Financial Institutions Program, which allocates financial awards to Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) who in turn provide access to capital investments for small businesses and other critical community development projects, often in economically underserved communities. The grant awarded to Maryland Capital Investments is a Technical Assistance award, which are used for capacity development that is integral to CDFIs' organizational sustainability and success. CDFIs often use these awards to purchase equipment, hire consulting or contracting services, pay salaries and benefits, or train staff or board members. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am proud to support our small businesses across the Eastern Shore. The timing of this grant is great news, especially during National Small Business Week and in light of the pandemic, which has put countless businesses across our nation in jeopardy. These funds will allow Maryland Capital Enterprises to continue to serve small business employers and their employees on the Lower Shore, boosting our regional economy and creating good paying jobs." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-celebrates-addition-polling-location-smith-island | Harris Celebrates Addition of Polling Location for Smith Island | 2020-09-23 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) applauded the decision confirmed today by the Maryland Board of Elections to provide for an in-person polling location on Smith Island. On election night, after the polling station closes, ballots from Smith Island voters will be taken to the mainland for counting. Previously, in August, Congressman Harris wrote to state officials expressing his concern that Smith Island would not have an in-person polling location this coming November. Dr. Harris urged these officials to allow residents of the small island in Somerset County to cast a ballot in person, especially given Governor Hogan's comments that Marylanders should have the opportunity to vote in person. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am very pleased that Smith Island will now have an in-person polling location this fall. Local residents and elected officials, especially Senator Carozza, deserve credit for helping to provide the ability for Smith Island residents to vote locally, without fear of interruption by weather that might impede their travel to the mainland, thereby avoiding the potential disenfranchisement of my constituents' voting rights on election day." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-three-justice-department-grants-first-district | Harris Applauds Three Justice Department Grants to First District | 2020-09-22 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $57,970 in federal grants to three local jurisdictions in Maryland's First Congressional District. The grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice and the funds will be dispersed through the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program and the Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program. Specific funding amounts are outlined below: County of Dorchester – Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program – $11,370 City of Salisbury – JAG Program – $21,096 County of Harford – JAG Program – $25,504 The JAG program allows local governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on local needs. According to the Department of Justice, these grant funds can be used for "state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs" and "8) mental health programs and related law enforcement and corrections programs." The Adam Walsh Act Implementation Grant Program administers grants relating to sex offender registration and notification authorized by the Adam Walsh Act and other grant programs as directed by the Attorney General. Dorchester County will utilize funding to enhance and increase sex offender registration compliance checks. Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "Recent violence in both our major cities and smaller towns has highlighted the need to maintain law and order in our country. These funds will be utilized by our local law enforcement to enhance their efforts to serve and protect the community. As a member of th… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-550000-violence-against-women-grant | Harris Applauds $550,000 Violence Against Women Grant | 2020-09-08 | 2020 | 2020-09 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $550,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women to the Mid-Shore Council On Family Violence located in Easton. Funds were awarded from the Transitional Housing Assistance Program, which provides aid to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking who are homeless, or in need of transitional housing or other housing assistance, as a result of their victimization, and for whom emergency shelter services or other crisis intervention services are unavailable or insufficient. The program supports holistic, victim-centered approaches to providing transitional housing and support services that move individuals into permanent housing and help them secure employment and integrate into a community. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a father of six children, three of whom are women, I applaud the award of this grant to the Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence. The organization will utilize these funds to provide residences to survivors and their families through private landlord housing units. Additionally, the Council will collaborate with multiple partners in the region to offer a full array of services to individuals who are victims of family violence. Grants like this have my full support." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:28:51Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-13-million-grant-easton-airport | Harris Announces $1.3 Million Grant to Easton Airport | 2020-08-28 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $1,305,919 federal grant from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to the Talbot County Council for a project at the Easton Airport, Newnam Field. Funding originated from the Airport Improvement Program (AIP), and can be used for improvements related to enhancing airport safety, capacity, security, and environmental concerns. Congressman Harris made the following statement on the award: "I support our local regional airports and the rural communities they serve on the Eastern Shore. Easton Airport supports quality, good-paying jobs on the Mid-Shore, and during this pandemic, I support getting our rural communities in the First Congressional District the funds they need to continue to operate and thrive." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-drug-free-community-grant-lower-shore | Harris Announces Drug Free Community Grant to Lower Shore | 2020-08-28 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $125,000 federal grant from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to the Crisfield Community Prevention Works Drug Free Coalition in Somerset County. Funding came from the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, which is the nation's leading effort to mobilize communities to prevent and reduce substance abuse among youth. Created in 1997 by the Drug-Free Communities Act, directed by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and now administered by CDC, the DFC Program provides grants to community coalitions to strengthen the infrastructure among local partners to create and sustain a reduction in local youth substance use. Congressman Harris made the following statement on the award: "As a physician and father, I understand the serious dangers of drug abuse facing our children, and I applaud the award of these federal funds to our local community. This assistance is especially important during this pandemic, where we have seen a rise in drug abuse and accidental overdoses. Just two weeks ago I had the pleasure of hosting Director Carroll of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy on the Eastern Shore for a roundtable discussion on substance abuse. This grant, awarded by the CDC at the direction of Director Carroll's office, will allow this local community coalition to continue their critical work in educating our youth on the dangers of substance abuse." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-urges-person-polling-location-smith-island | Harris Urges In-person Polling Location on Smith Island | 2020-08-28 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today wrote to the Somerset County Board of Elections urging them to have an in-person polling location for the November 3rd election on Smith Island. Currently, there will not be a polling place on the island on election day or for early voting. Governor Hogan has stated that Maryland will not hold a vote by mail-only election and that each citizen should have the right to vote in person. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "Governor Hogan has made it clear that each Marylander should have the option to vote in person in the federal election this fall. Smith Island is remote and requires paid ferry service to the mainland, where Somerset County will have a polling location. Given the costs of travel and unpredictability of weather that could impede getting to the mainland, my constituents on Smith Island who wish to vote in person could very well be disenfranchised of their Constitutional right on election day. I urge the Somerset County Board of Elections to rectify this situation." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-health-center-quality-improvement-grants | Harris Applauds Health Center Quality Improvement Grants | 2020-08-25 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $151,616 in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding was obtained via HRSA's Quality Improvement Awards, which are designed to help health centers further strengthen quality improvement activities and expand quality primary health care service delivery. HRSA's Quality Improvement Awards recognize the highest performing health centers nationwide, as well as those health centers that have made significant quality improvements from the previous year. Health centers are recognized for achievements in various areas, including improving cost-efficient care delivery while also increasing quality of care, reducing health disparities, increasing both the number of patients served and patients' ability to access comprehensive services, advancing the use of health information technology, and delivering patient-centered care.. Specifically, three health centers serving the Eastern Shore have been awarded funding: West Cecil Health Center, Inc. $5,750 in Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality grants $21,866 in Clinical Quality Improvers grants Choptank Community Health System, Inc. $5,750 in Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality grants $60,000 in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition grants Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. $8,250 in Advancing Health Information Technology (HIT) for Quality grants $50,000 in Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition grants Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician and member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of this federal funding to our local health centers. These grants are designed to improve efficiency in care delivery, quality of care, and reward high achieving centers – which leads to better overall health service for our consistently underserved rural areas. These grants have my full support." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-veterans-grant-wor-wic-community-college | Harris Applauds Veterans Grant to Wor-Wic Community College | 2020-08-21 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that Wor-Wic Community College on the Lower shore has been awarded a $64,804 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Funds originated from the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant Program, and specifically, these grants dollars will be used to recruit and enroll veterans and/or their family members in the college's Commercial Driver License program. Rep. Harris made the following statement: "As a veteran, I applaud the award of these funds to Wor-Wic Community College. Grant programs like this allow our local higher education institutions to offer certification for an in demand field to veterans and their families. This investment in the Eastern Shore workforce will help veterans transition to work in the private sector, keep valuable employees in the region and allow local businesses to prosper and grow." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-oxford-receive-reduced-flood-insurance-premiums | Harris Announces Oxford to Receive Reduced Flood Insurance Premiums | 2020-08-07 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that the Town of Oxford has been named a Class 7 community in the Community Rating System (CRS) administered by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). According to FEMA, "residents living in the Special Flood Hazard area in CRS Class 7 communities will receive a 15 percent discount on NFIP premiums. The greater the investment in reducing flood risk, the greater the insurance savings through the CRS program. As communities move between classes, they implement flood reduction measures and save more on insurance." Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "I applaud this special designation of the Town of Oxford by FEMA. The town's efforts to reduce flood risk have been recognized, which will in turn lead to lower costs and more savings for the residents who hold FEMA flood insurance policies. This is a win-win, as it will further incentivize efforts to reduce flood risk and lower costs to families in our local community." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-grants-first-district-colleges-and-universities | Rep. Harris Announces Grants to First District Colleges and Universities | 2020-08-07 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $1,167,605 in federal grants from the U.S. Department of Education to multiple post-secondary institutions that serve residents of the First Congressional District. Funds were awarded from the Student Support Services Program, which aims to provide opportunities for academic development, assist students with basic college requirements, and to motivate students toward the successful completion of their postsecondary education. Specific grant allocations are listed below: Chesapeake College: $643,829 Wor-Wic Community College: $261,888 Salisbury University: $261,888 Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I applaud the award of these grants to our local academic institutions. These funds are an investment in the education and economy on the Eastern Shore, helping our students navigate the often confusing and complex hurdles to attaining a degree, which will help produce more well-qualified job candidates in our communities." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-bus-and-bus-facilities-grants-carroll-and-harford | Rep. Harris Announces Bus and Bus Facilities Grants to Carroll and Harford Counties | 2020-08-06 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of two federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Maryland Department of Transportation on behalf of the Carroll County Commissioners ($118,174) and Harford County Government ($3,437,370). Funds were awarded through the DOT Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, which makes federal resources available to states and direct recipients to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these funds to our local counties. These grant dollars will allow the local governments to further their efforts in improving transportation and transportation infrastructure in the community, which will in turn lead to more job growth. I remain committed to ensuring that our local governments are able to obtain the resources they need to develop and thrive, especially during the challenging times we face right now." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-bus-and-bus-facilities-grants-carroll-and-harford-counties | Rep. Harris Announces Bus and Bus Facilities Grants to Carroll and Harford Counties | 2020-08-06 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of two federal grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Maryland Department of Transportation on behalf of the Carroll County Commissioners ($118,174) and Harford County Government ($3,437,370). Funds were awarded through the DOT Grants for Buses and Bus Facilities Program, which makes federal resources available to states and direct recipients to replace, rehabilitate and purchase buses and related equipment and to construct bus-related facilities. Congressman Harris made the following statement: As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these funds to our local counties. These grant dollars will allow the local governments to further their efforts in improving transportation and transportation infrastructure in the community, which will in turn lead to more job growth. I remain committed to ensuring that our local governments are able to obtain the resources they need to develop and thrive, especially during the challenging times we face right now. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-requests-hhs-inspector-general-review-montgomery-county-health | Rep. Harris Requests HHS Inspector General Review Montgomery County Health Department Actions | 2020-08-06 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) sent a letter to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield, M.D., requesting an Office of the Inspector General (OIG) review of the recent decision making by the Montgomery County Health Department. Recently, Dr. Travis Gayles twice attempted to unilaterally close all schools in Montgomery County, including private and parochial schools, despite the county's steady reduction in COVID-19 positivity (2.54% as of August 5th) and hospitalizations. Dr. Gayles' actions have drawn rebuke from Governor Hogan, who has moved to rescind the Health Department's authority to close schools through executive action. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, and specifically the subcommittee that funds all federal health efforts, I have grave concerns that the actions taken by Dr. Gayles may be political in nature and not be in the best interests of Maryland's children. Millions of federal tax dollars have been sent to Maryland, which are being subsequently distributed to local agencies such as the Montgomery County Health Department. Given the steady decline in COVID-19 case positivity and health system stress in Montgomery County, I feel these repeated actions to effectively subvert a school's authority to open while following CDC guidelines are merely an attempt to further a campaign against private primary and secondary education, especially in parochial schools. As such, the CDC or appropriate authority within the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General should investigate whether these actions are an abuse of authority and misuse of federal tax dollars." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-second-assistance-firefighters-grant-galena-vfc | Rep. Harris Announces Second Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Galena VFC | 2020-08-05 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $184,738.10 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to the Galena Volunteer Fire Company in Kent County. The grant was awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG), and follows the announcement of a $2,552.38 AFG grant to Galena VFC in July. According to FEMA, "the primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards." Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am pleased to hear of this second, sizable grant to Galena VFC. These volunteers are active, selfless members of our community, and federal assistance like this goes a long way in helping them serve and protect the community. As a physician, I support our first responders." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-stem-grant-umes | Rep. Harris Announces STEM Grant to UMES | 2020-08-05 | 2020 | 2020-08 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $202,413 U.S. Department of Education grant to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne. The grant was awarded through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP). According to the Department, "the MSEIP program assists predominantly minority institutions in effecting long-range improvement in science and engineering education programs and increasing the flow of underrepresented ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into science and engineering careers." Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I understand the need to bolster our efforts in getting more students interested in STEM career tracks. There are numerous jobs across our country that go unfilled in these fields simply due to the lack of available trained candidates. I thank the Administration for selecting UMES for this grant, as these dollars will be invested in our community for producing qualified job candidates for businesses right here on the lower Eastern Shore." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:24:54Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-opioid-family-support-grant-salisbury-university | Harris Announces Opioid Family Support Grant to Salisbury University | 2020-07-29 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $459,967 federal grant to Salisbury University from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Specifically, funding comes from the Opioid-Impacted Family Support Program, which aims to increase the number of peer support specialists and other behavioral health-related paraprofessionals who work on interprofessional teams to provide services to children whose parents are impacted by opioid use disorders (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD), and their family members in guardianship roles. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I am particularly concerned about the opioid crisis, which has hit the Eastern Shore of Maryland especially hard. Nationwide efforts are helping to deal with the increasing overdoses during the COVID crisis, and programs like this highlight the risks associated with opioid abuse, and allow more trained professionals to intervene and protect our vulnerable youth, which is of particular concern for their long term health and development. These are important investments in the health and well-being of our local communities, and I applaud HHS for awarding Salisbury University this funding to further our efforts to mitigate the effects of the opioid crisis on the Lower Shore." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/delmarva-delegation-requests-relief-local-shellfish-producers | Delmarva delegation requests relief for local shellfish producers | 2020-07-28 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Members of Congress representing the Delmarva region led a bicameral and bipartisan letter to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) highlighting the severe impacts COVID-19 is having on the seafood industry and requesting that USDA consider establishing a short-term purchasing program for shellfish products. The letter was signed by U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), and Mark Warner and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and U.S. Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Elaine Luria (D-Va.), Bobby Scott (D-Va.), Rob Wittman (R-Va.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), Andy Harris, M.D. (R-Md.), John Sarbanes (D-Md.), Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.), and Anthony Brown (D-Md.). "The shellfish industry has been significantly impacted by the disruption in normal supply chains and these products are ideally positioned to aid USDA's efforts to address food insecurity during this difficult time. We request that USDA consider establishing a short-term purchasing program for shellfish products, including farmed and wild-caught oyster and clam products, as part of AMS's Section 32 authority," wrote the members of Congress. The full letter is availablehere. "Delmarva and the Chesapeake Bay region's seafood industries generate billions of dollars in economic activity and support tens of thousands of jobs throughout the region. In particular, clam and oyster operations across Delmarva and throughout the Chesapeake Bay region are important to local economies and help support regional seafood supply chains. Nearly 70 percent of all seafood consumed in the United States is sold at restaurants and hospitality venues. As restaurants were forced to close and continue to adhere to restrictions decreasing service capacity, our local seafood industries, many of which are small businesses, have suffered extreme losses due to substantial reductions in demand." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-assistance-firefighters-grant-galena-vfc | Rep. Harris Announces Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Galena VFC | 2020-07-21 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $2,552.38 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to the Galena Volunteer Fire Company in Kent County. The grant was awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). According to FEMA, "the primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards." Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I understand the need to support first responders in our local communities. These selfless volunteers save lives, and as member of the Appropriations Committee, grants like this have my full support." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-passes-bi-partisan-h-2b-language-appropriations-bill | Harris Passes Bi-partisan H-2B Language in Appropriations Bill | 2020-07-15 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), in conjunction with Reps. Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) successfully inserted language in the 2021 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Appropriations bill that will allow DHS, in consultation with the Department of Labor, to release additional H-2B visas in fiscal year 2021 beyond the statutory cap of 66,000 should a labor shortage exist. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am pleased that the Appropriations Committee adopted our bi-partisan amendment to aid local small businesses that rely on seasonal labor. Next summer's labor market is currently unpredictable given the COVID pandemic and ensuing economic recovery. This provision will merely give the executive branch the flexibility to release additional temporary worker visas should there be a demand next summer, which will give some assurance to the countless seasonal businesses in the tourism and seafood processing industries across the First Congressional District. This program utilizes temporary workers to support American jobs and is important to the economy of the Eastern Shore." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-more-500000-grants-economic-development-eastern-shore | Harris Announces More Than $500,000 in Grants for Economic Development on Eastern Shore | 2020-07-14 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) announced that the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore have each been selected to receive sizable grants from the Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA). Specifically, the Mid-Shore Regional Council will receive $400,000 and the Tri-County Council will receive $107,937. Funding was provided through the CARES Act, which passed Congress this past Spring. These grants are designed to provide supplemental financial assistance to help the councils respond to the unusual and compelling urgency of the coronavirus pandemic. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these federal grants to the Eastern Shore regional councils to support redevelopment and revitalization on the Eastern Shore. These funds will help our regional communities and businesses respond to and recover from the devastating impact of the coronavirus outbreak and the shutdown of our local economy. I will continue to support our local governments and main street businesses working to maintain jobs during this pandemic." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-passes-army-corps-amendment-benefit-local-waterways | Harris Passes Army Corps Amendment to Benefit Local Waterways | 2020-07-13 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) successfully passed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Energy and Water Appropriations Bill that would prioritize U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredging projects that are in close proximity to ongoing island replenishment projects. This language would directly benefit Chesapeake Bay tributaries that are in desperate need of dredging, such as Slaughter Creek. The specific amendment language is below: "When reviewing projects for the FY21 Work Plan, the Corps is encouraged to prioritize dredging projects that would provide supplementary benefits to tributaries and waterways in close proximity to ongoing island replenishment projects." Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am pleased that the Appropriations Committee adopted my amendment to the Energy and Water Appropriations Bill, which prioritizes Army Corps dredging that would be located near ongoing island replenishment projects, such as Poplar, Barren, and James Islands in my district. This dredging will be critical to support island replenishment, and is also critical to watermen, recreational boating and fishing, small marinas, and local economy of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Prioritizing these supplementary dredging projects is a win-win due to the beneficial use of dredge material for ecological restoration of nearby islands." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-builds-previous-efforts-prevent-youth-substance-abuse-leading-new-bill | Harris Builds on Previous Efforts to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse by Leading New Bill | 2020-07-09 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced he has become an original co-sponsor of the Drug-Free Communities Pandemic Relief Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives today. This bill would help support the Drug Free Communities (DFC) Support Program, which mobilizes and provides grants to community coalitions working to prevent and reduce youth substance and opioid use. The bill would permit the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to waive certain cost-sharing requirements, due to the extraordinary impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensure communities are not penalized during these unprecedented times. Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "I have been a consistent supporter of the Drug Free Communities Support Program, and Maryland's First District has benefited tremendously from the services offered by both the program and the coalitions receiving grants. This past October, I announced four grants totaling half a million dollars to local coalitions under this program in the District – Cecil County for the Cecily County Drug-Free Communities Coalition; Bayshore Community Counseling Services, Inc. in Crisfield for the Crisfield Community Prevention Works Drug Free Coalition; 360 Degree Development Institute, Inc. in Pocomoke for the Somerset Prevention Works Drug Free Coalition; and Community Services and Research Center in Pocomoke for the Pocomoke City Drug Free Coalition. And in December, I announced a fifth grantee award to Mosaic Community Services, Inc., for the Berlin Prevention Works Coalition for Drugs and Alcohol-Free Communities. Fighting the opioid epidemic has been and continues to be a top priority for me in Congress. As a physician and father of six children, I am committed to ensuring our local, rural families and communities continue to receive these needed resources now more than ever. The flexibility provided under this bill, especially when the COVID pandemic and subsequent lockdowns are likely to have exacerbated the issue of addicti… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-passes-funding-invasive-blue-catfish-inspections | Harris Passes Funding for Invasive Blue Catfish Inspections | 2020-07-09 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) successfully passed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2021 Agriculture Appropriations bill that would provide $1 million in funding to pay for USDA mandated inspections of wild caught invasive species, including the blue catfish. The blue catfish is threatening the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and is not native to the Bay. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am pleased that the Appropriations Committee adopted my amendment to the Agriculture Appropriations Bill providing $1 million in funding for the inspection of the wild caught blue catfish invasive species, including in the Chesapeake Bay. This amendment will reduce significant burdens on our watermen seeking to catch, and bring to market, these edible invasive fish, and serves both economic and conservation objectives. My amendment responds to concerns from fishermen and Bay conservation advocates that the requirement that fishermen pay for on-site USDA inspectors is not affordable or practical, and creates a disincentive to removing this destructive species from the Bay. This funding will further our goals of conservation of the Bay while allowing a product to be brought to market that is both plentiful and commercially in demand." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-homeless-veteran-employment-grant-zion-house-salisbury | Rep. Harris Announces Homeless Veteran Employment Grant to Zion House of Salisbury | 2020-07-06 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $300,000 Department of Labor (DOL), Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program (HVRP) grant to St. James A.M.E. Zion Church - Zion House, located in Salisbury. According to the Labor Department, "HVRP grants are awarded on a competitive basis to state and local workforce investment boards, local public agencies and nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, faith-based and community organizations. Through the services provided, homeless veterans may learn occupational skills, attain apprenticeships or on-the-job training opportunities, and receive job search and placement assistance." Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a veteran and member of the House Appropriations Committee, I understand the struggle that veterans can face when seeking to re-enter the domestic workforce. Grants like these have my full support, and Zion House should be commended for their work in assisting homeless veterans in the Salisbury region attain job skills and experience to become independent and thrive in our community. These veterans served our country and have earned our support." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-issues-statement-columbus-statue-baltimore-s-little-italy | Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Columbus Statue in Baltimores Little Italy | 2020-07-06 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement after rioters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue in Baltimore's Little Italy on July 4th: The failure of Baltimore's leadership on Saturday is just another clear example of the breakdown of law and order in our nation in recent weeks. I commend Governor Hogan's stance on this incident which clearly crossed the line of peaceful protesting. Should Baltimore's leadership have deemed they want to remove this statue, appropriate steps could be taken. Furthermore, should the leaders in Baltimore continue to stand idly by, I encourage Governor Hogan to quickly intervene and enforce law and order. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-issues-statement-columbus-statue-baltimores-little-italy | Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Columbus Statue in Baltimore’s Little Italy | 2020-07-06 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement after rioters toppled the Christopher Columbus statue in Baltimore's Little Italy on July 4th: "The failure of Baltimore's leadership on Saturday is just another clear example of the breakdown of law and order in our nation in recent weeks. I commend Governor Hogan's stance on this incident which clearly crossed the line of peaceful protesting. Should Baltimore's leadership have deemed they want to remove this statue, appropriate steps could be taken. Furthermore, should the leaders in Baltimore continue to stand idly by, I encourage Governor Hogan to quickly intervene and enforce law and order. " ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-announces-assistance-firefighters-grant-singerly-fire-company | Rep. Harris Announces Assistance to Firefighters Grant to Singerly Fire Company | 2020-07-02 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $4,527.27 Federal Emergency Management Agency grant to the William M. Singerly Steam Fire Engine and Hook and Ladder Company in Elkton. The grant was awarded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG). According to FEMA, "the primary goal of the Assistance to Firefighters Grant is to meet the firefighting and emergency response needs of fire departments and nonaffiliated emergency medical service organizations. Since 2001, AFG has helped firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources necessary for protecting the public and emergency personnel from fire and related hazards." Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I understand the need to support emergency personnel in our local communities. Our local first responders save lives, and as member of the Appropriations Committee grants like this have my full support. The award of this grant is good news as we celebrate the Fourth of July holiday." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-opens-2020-academy-nomination-process-online | Harris Opens 2020 Academy Nomination Process Online | 2020-07-01 | 2020 | 2020-07 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) is pleased to announce that the U.S. Military Service Academies nomination application is now available for students wishing to join the class of 2025. Congressman Harris will nominate some of the finest students from Maryland's First 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, though Congressman Harris will recommend interested applicants on a case-by-case basis. Admission to the service academies is based on SAT/ACT scores, class rank, physical aptitude scores, extracurricular activities, athletic abilities, medical examinations, and a panel interview. Academies accept applications on a rolling 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 October 23, 2020. All qualified residents of Maryland's First District are encouraged to apply. Interviews will be conducted in the fall by Congressman Harris' Military Academy Review Board, which is made up of veterans and reservists of the United States military. The Service Academies will be notified of Congressman Harris' nominations by December 31, 2020. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a veteran, year after year I remain awed at the dozens of talented young students seeking to attend our service academies, and it is my privilege to nominate the best candidates to these historic institutions. My staff ad I stand ready to assist them, and I eagerly look forward to evaluating each candidate's qualifications and commitment in detail." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:18:24Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-helps-lead-effort-school-re-opening-guidelines | Harris Helps Lead Effort on School Re-opening Guidelines | 2020-06-30 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement after becoming an original co-sponsor of House Resolution 1026, which urges that local jurisdictions be empowered to make the decisions on re-opening schools: "We know that the pandemic conditions in Baltimore City, Prince George's County, or Montgomery County are far different than those in other areas of the nation, the state, or on Maryland's Eastern Shore. In the First Congressional District today there are still dozens of zip codes that don't even have one confirmed COVID case. Therefore, a blanket nationwide or even a statewide policy decision on re-opening our schools is a bad approach that will lead to unnecessary closures and an undue burden on parents. Some of President Trump's leading experts on the White House Coronavirus Task Force, like Dr. Fauci and Dr. Redfield, as well as former FDA Commissioner Gottlieb, who advises Maryland on COVID reopening issues, have already confirmed that these decisions on schools re-opening should be made at the local level. This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics has also emphasized the importance of re-opening schools in the fall. Therefore, I am proud to co-sponsor this important House resolution that urges just that. Many areas of the country, including parts of Maryland, can reopen their schools safely this fall." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-half-million-grant-cambridge-dorchester-airport | Harris Announces Half-million Grant to Cambridge-Dorchester Airport | 2020-06-25 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $491,700 federal grant from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. Congressman Harris issued the following statement: "I support our local regional airports and the communities they serve. Cambridge Dorchester Regional supports jobs both directly and indirectly in the local community, and as a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to advocate for programs that are important to the economy and support badly needed jobs in our rural communities on the Eastern Shore." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-award-57-million-us-army-contract-including-eastern-shore | Harris announces Award of a $57 Million U.S. Army Contract Including Eastern Shore Employer | 2020-06-24 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a more than $57 million federal contract to three military contractors across the country, including Hardwire, LLC, located in Pocomoke City. The contract will provide the Army with Small Arms Protective Inserts hard armor plates to support Foreign Military Sales requirements. Two other armor manufacturers, one in Florida and one in Kansas, were also selected to receive portions of the contract award. For Hardwire, work will be performed in Pocomoke City and is expected to be completed by 2025. Hardwire has developed and fielded armor to protect against a variety of threats, including small firearms and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "I congratulate Hardwire for winning part of this $57 million contract, which was competitively awarded by the U.S. Army. This is a significant contract for an important local employer that will contribute to our economy on the Eastern Shore. In recent months, Hardwire has been manufacturing face shields to respond to the demand from the Coronavirus pandemic. This local company and its employees should be proud of the work they do to protect American men and women who serve in harm's way on a daily basis." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-cardin-van-hollen-announce-additional-500000-funding-expand-telehealth | Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Additional $500,000 in Funding to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital | 2020-06-23 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., as well as U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (all-Maryland) announced the award of $515,449 for Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, Maryland through the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) COVID-19 Telehealth Program, which was established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This funding will be used for the purchase of a patient engagement telehealth platform. The hospital previously received a $50,000 award through the program to purchase a telehealth platform subscription and equipment. "As a physician, I understand the benefits provided by telehealth services, particularly for rural communities on the Eastern Shore," said Congressman Harris. "I applaud the award of these funds and will continue to work to ensure rural access to quality health care." "The ongoing pandemic has brought to light many of the existing disparities in access to high-quality health care in our system," said Senator Cardin. "Through this federal telehealth investment, Atlantic General Hospital will be better equipped to meet the health needs of Marylanders both related and unrelated to COVID-19. I will continue to fight for federal investments to ensure that all Marylanders have access to high-quality, affordable care." "Telehealth plays a key role in expanding essential care to more Marylanders, and the COVID-19 pandemic has underscored this urgent need for remote services. This funding will improve care across the Eastern Shore now and we will continue fighting for dedicated federal resources to increase Marylanders' access to affordable health care," said Senator Van Hollen. "The COVID-19 crisis has really brought telemedicine to the forefront of national discussions regarding appropriate access to healthcare services. Earlier on in the pandemic, Atlantic General Hospital launched video visit functionality that allows our health system's primary care providers and specialists to conduct virtual appointments with their patients. This techn… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-nearly-10-million-head-start-grant-shore-inc-salisbury | Harris Applauds nearly $10 million Head Start Grant to Shore Up! Inc. in Salisbury | 2020-06-19 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $9,805,843 federal grant to Shore Up! Inc., a facility in Salisbury whose focus is to help people reach personal economic independence. SHORE UP is an acronym which stands for: "Self-Help on Rural Economics and Urban Problems." The Administration for Children and Families, a division of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), allocated the funds to Shore Up! Inc. under the Head Start Program. Specifically, the Head Start Program is designed to promote school readiness of children ages birth to five years old from low-income families by supporting the development of the whole child. Rep. Harris made the following statement regarding the grant: "As a member of the Health and Human Services subcommittee of the Committee on Appropriations, I applaud the award of these federal funds to help families in need on the Eastern Shore. Shore Up! serves many low-income families in the greater Salisbury region, and their work with Head Start will help disadvantaged kids become successful and thrive. Promoting early education and self-sufficiency is critical to our Eastern Shore communities, and I am pleased HHS has once again made a sizable Head Start award to Shore Up!" | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-urges-baltimore-county-executive-protect-religious-liberty | Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty | 2020-06-10 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today wrote to Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski urging him to reconsider the fines levied against Calvary Baptist Church in Dundalk for hosting services over Memorial Day weekend. Additionally, Congressman Harris will attend a press conference at the Towson Courthouse at 10AM on Friday, June 12th to discuss the unconstitutionality of discriminating against churches in enforcement of COVID public gathering guidelines by Baltimore County. Pastor Stacey Shiflett of Calvary Baptist Church and other elected officials will be in attendance. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "All First Amendment rights must be treated equally. Baltimore County cannot capriciously fine a religious institution for violating public gathering mandates while choosing not to enforce these mandates during other social public assemblies, such as the one in Towson this week that appropriately called for social justice, but greatly exceed the 10 person limit, and, unlike the situation at Calvary Baptist, did not uniformly adhere to CDC guidelines. This selective action against Calvary Baptist is wrong, and should be terminated. If not, I will ask Attorney General Barr to investigate this violation of the congregants' First Amendment rights." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-research-grant-salisbury-university | Harris Applauds Research Grant to Salisbury University | 2020-06-08 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $360,624 federal research grant to Salisbury University from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering. According to HHS, Academic Research Enhancement Awards support biomedical research projects conducted by faculty in academic institutions that have not been major recipients of National Institutes of Health (NIH) research awards. These grants are intended to create a research opportunity for scientists and institutions otherwise unlikely to participate extensively in NIH programs to support the Nation's biomedical research effort. Specifically, Salisbury University faculty will utilize the award for designing intelligent iron-based MRI contrast agents. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician and member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am pleased to announce the award of this grant to Salisbury University. These federal dollars will go a long way in front line research that will lead to better, more efficient outcomes in medical imaging, and I am proud to support NIH funding that supports grants like this." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-rural-development-grant-chestertown-marina | Harris Announces Rural Development Grant to Chestertown Marina | 2020-06-05 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced a $445,000 award to the Chestertown Marina in Kent County from the USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant Program. These funds will be used to support infrastructure improvement necessary for stormwater management drainage at the marina. Specifically the funding will pay for upgrades to the bulkhead and fueling and sewage pump-out facilities and tanks, which were at risk to flooding events. Rep. Harris made the following statement on the award: "I applaud the USDA for this investment in Chestertown, which will further our mission of cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay watershed and supporting jobs on the Eastern Shore. Our rural communities need assistance in this effort to mitigate stormwater and sewage runoff, and as a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I remain committed to ensuring they receive this important funding." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-second-wave-nanticoke-river-research-funding | Harris Announces Second Wave of Nanticoke River Research Funding | 2020-06-02 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $269,925 in federal research funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to the Maryland and Delaware Departments of Natural Resources. Specifically, funding was awarded as part of a three-year, $838,350 grant to the two states for conducting research in the Nanticoke River, which supports a newly discovered yet potentially critically endangered population of Atlantic sturgeon. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I thank the Administration for awarding these funds. Previously, I've had serious concerns about declaring the entire Chesapeake Bay region a ‘critical habitat' for sturgeon because of how burdensome it could be - stifling commercial activity for our watermen and hampering other critical conservation efforts like the restoration of native oysters. Instead, I believe this is the right approach – conducting multi-year research to understand spawning run size and the overall population in the river, which will allow other important activities to continue. I believe we can protect both vulnerable species and our local jobs. Our watermen and the Eastern Shore economy need protection too." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-transportation-grant-cecil-county-non-profit | Harris Announces Transportation Grant to Cecil County Non-Profit | 2020-06-02 | 2020 | 2020-06 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $40,000 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation to Bayside Community Network, Inc. in Elkton. Specifically, this grant funding came from the Mobility for All Pilot Program, which seeks to improve mobility options through employing innovative coordination of transportation strategies and building partnerships to enhance mobility and access to vital community services for older adults, individuals with disabilities, and people of low income. Bayside Community Network strives to help persons with disabilities, mainly developmental impairments, to learn to live their lives as normally and independently as their capabilities will allow. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these funds to Bayside Community Network. These grant dollars will allow this non-profit to further their mission of service to others in our community, and I remain committed to ensuring that organizations like this receive the help they need to continue their tireless work." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:12:47Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-million-dollar-grant-choptank-community-health | Harris Announces Million Dollar Grant to Choptank Community Health | 2020-05-29 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $1,096,958 federal grant to Choptank Community Health System, Inc., located in Denton. The funds were awarded by the Department of Health and Human Services through the Health Center Cluster program. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration, an agency under HHS, the Health Center Cluster Program is aimed at delivering "high quality, culturally competent, comprehensive primary care, as well as supportive services such as health education, translation, and transportation that promote access to health care." Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I am committed to improving access to health care for our rural communities on the Eastern Shore, and I applaud the Administration for awarding these funds. Health care is critical to the well-being of our families and communities on the Eastern Shore, and as we continue to re-open our economy I remain committed to working to ensure that our local communities have the resources they need to do so safely." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-two-development-grants-eastern-shore | Harris Announces Two Development Grants for the Eastern Shore | 2020-05-28 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) announced that the Mid-Shore Regional Council and the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore have each been selected for a $70,000 federal investment from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) within the Department of Commerce. Specifically, these investments will support the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS) for the regions served by the councils, which will support private capital investment and job creation in the region. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of these federal grants to the Eastern Shore regional councils. These funds will support our efforts to attract outside investment and job creation to our local, rural communities on the Eastern Shore. Our local communities need help to sustain and grow jobs as we recover from the economic costs of the pandemic. I will continue to work in support of the creation of jobs and a strong economy for families living on the Eastern Shore." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-passage-paycheck-protection-program-flexibility-act | Harris Applauds Passage of Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act | 2020-05-28 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: On Thursday, May 28, 2020, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7010 – the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) was an original co-sponsor of this legislation, which will add greater flexibility to the tremendously popular Paycheck Protection Program established by Congress and President Trump just two months ago. Among other provisions, the bill would extend the time businesses have to rehire employees and qualify for loan forgiveness; extend the time businesses have to repay portions of the loan that do not qualify for loan forgiveness; and modify the "75-25" rule that requires loan recipients to spend 75% of the principal on payroll expenses, which will benefit businesses with high capital costs relative to labor expenses, like restaurants and shops that pay more in rent than wages. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "It's good that we finally got back to bi-partisan agreement on plans to keep America and her workers protected during this pandemic. This bill included much-needed reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program that makes it possible for our small businesses to survive during and after the lockdown." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-cardin-van-hollen-announce-coast-guard-station-oxford-will-remain-open | Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Coast Guard Station-Oxford Will Remain Open | 2020-05-27 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen were notified Tuesday that the Coast Guard will not close down the U.S. Coast Guard Station Oxford. The news comes almost one month after the lawmakers wrote to Coast Guard leadership in defense of the installation. "The U.S. Coast Guard Station Oxford, the only Coast Guard site on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, is critical for the region's safety and security. We are pleased to see that the Coast Guard leadership recognized this fact. There simply is no alternative facility that can meet the emergency needs of the Eastern Shore when time is of the essence," the lawmakers said, announcing the news. In February, the Coast Guard gave notice of its intention to consolidate the operations of five Small Boat Stations into other facilities during FY21, including the Oxford Boat Station on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Manned by approximately 20 U.S. Coast Guard personnel, the Oxford Boat Station patrols two areas of national security concern for Maryland, including the active Calvert Cliffs Nuclear Power Plant and the Cove Point, Maryland Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) export facility directly across the Chesapeake Bay in Calvert County, Maryland. The Station is co-located on the site of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science's (NCCOS) Cooperative Oxford Laboratory and shares space with the State of Maryland's Department of Natural Resources. The cohabitation of the three agencies on a single site has created longstanding partnerships and allowed for greater utilization of the Coast Guard's resources by state and local entities. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-covid-emergency-response-grant-wicomico-county | Harris Announces COVID Emergency Response Grant to Wicomico County | 2020-05-22 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) announced that the Wicomico County Government will receive $58,008 in federal grants from the Department of Justice's Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) Program. Specifically, the CESF Program allows States, U.S. Territories, the District of Columbia, units of local government, and federally recognized tribal governments to support a broad range of activities to prevent, prepare for, and respond to the coronavirus. Funded projects or initiatives may include, but are not limited to, overtime, equipment (including law enforcement and medical personal protective equipment), hiring, supplies (such as gloves, masks, sanitizer), training, travel expenses (particularly related to the distribution of resources to the most impacted areas), and addressing the medical needs of inmates in state, local, and tribal prisons, jails, and detention centers. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I understand the importance of protecting public health. As we move to re-open Maryland, jurisdictions will require additional attention and financial assistance to safely re-open. Wicomico County is home to a significant portion of our national poultry processing industry, and I thank the administration for providing this supplemental funding. We can reopen many of our local small businesses and restaurants safely with social distancing and use of masks, and I will continue to advocate for safely reopening our local economy and community." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-epa-chesapeake-bay-grants | Harris Announces EPA Chesapeake Bay Grants | 2020-05-19 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) announced that the State of Maryland will receive $695,940 from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Chesapeake Bay Program to reduce nutrient runoff in the Bay watershed. The grant to Maryland is part of a $6 million allocation to states from the Bay Program to address agricultural nutrient runoff. A breakdown of state allocations is below: Pennsylvania: $3,695,112 Virginia: $1,110,191 Maryland: $695,940 Delaware: $364,540 New York: $79,536 West Virginia: $54,681 Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the Appropriations Committee, I am proud to support funding of this critical program. Agricultural runoff is a significant contributor to harmful algal blooms in the Bay, and with this funding Maryland will be able to further its efforts to partner with farming operations to improve Bay health. I believe that working cooperatively with our farmers and agricultural community on the Eastern Shore is essential to our success." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-urges-dhs-re-allocate-unused-h-2b-visas | Harris Urges DHS to Re-allocate Unused H-2B Visas | 2020-05-14 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) sent a letter today urging Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to re-allocate unused FY 20 H-2B visas to meet the ongoing needs of the seafood and other essential industries. The H-2B visa program provides visas for temporary work in seasonal, non-agricultural industries and is subject to an annual cap of 66,000 visas. The visas are utilized extensively by seafood processors and crab houses, among others, on the Eastern Shore. Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "I sent a letter to Acting Secretary Wolf urging him to re-allocate any unused FY 20 H-2B visas to ensure that our crab houses and other essential businesses have access to the H-2B workers necessary to carry out their operations. As a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I co-authored the amendment in the FY 2020 Appropriations bill that authorized the release of additional visas by DHS, and appreciate the Administration's recent actions to release the additional visas. These guest workers are crucial to the economy of Maryland's First District. Our iconic crab houses and seafood processing industry are experiencing increased demand for their products while still struggling to meet their labor needs despite record numbers of unemployment caused by COVID-19." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-electronic-submission-guidance-art-competition | Harris Announces Electronic Submission Guidance for Art Competition | 2020-05-08 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Due to the current circumstance surrounding COVID-19, Congressman Harris has made the following changes to this year's Congressional Art Competition. *Submission Deadline Extended. The new deadline for artwork submission is Thursday, May 21st at 5:00PM. *Digital Artwork Submission. Due to Governor Hogan's COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, we are accepting digital submissions of artwork. High-quality photos of each student's artwork should be submitted, via email, to MD01art@mail.house.gov. *Students must attach a completed 2020Congressional Art Competition Student Information and Release Form with their art submission email. However, we will accept an email from the student's art teacher in place of their signature on the form. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-coronavirus-testing-grants-eastern-shore-health-centers | Harris Announces Coronavirus Testing Grants to Eastern Shore Health Centers | 2020-05-07 | 2020 | 2020-05 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $1,639,947 in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding was provided by the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on April 24th. HRSA-funded health centers will use this funding to expand the range of testing and testing-related activities to best address the needs of their local communities, including the purchase of personal protective equipment; training for staff, outreach, procurement and administration of tests; laboratory services; notifying identified contacts of infected health center patients of their exposure to COVID-19; and the expansion of walk-up or drive-up testing capabilities. Specifically, three health centers serving the Eastern Shore have been awarded funding: West Cecil Health Center, Inc - $236,569 Choptank Community Health System, Inc. - $547,054 Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. - $856,324 Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I am pleased our local front line rural health centers will soon receive these additional funds for testing. Thankfully, we have successfully flattened the curve in much of the country, and this additional funding will allow our local communities on the Eastern Shore to continue testing when it is appropriate. Unemployment, bankruptcy, and poverty have severe health consequences as well as long-lasting economic impact. A bad economy is bad for health. Hopefully the increased testing capacity we have now can allow us to rapidly re-open low risk businesses while we concentrate on employees in high risk businesses like nursing homes and meat processing plants. I thank the Administration for awarding these grants to the First District." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:07:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-issues-statement-paycheck-protection-program-improvements-seasonal | Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Paycheck Protection Program Improvements for Seasonal Businesses | 2020-04-24 | 2020 | 2020-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: The Small Business Administration has announced that small seasonal businesses applying for Paycheck Protection Program loans can be evaluated on their business activities from February through June of 2019, rather than their operational capacity in February of this year. This is critical for seasonal businesses, who often are not fully operational in late winter. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement: "I am pleased to announce that the Administration has agreed to consider the seasonal operation of many small businesses when determining eligibility for the Paycheck Protection Program. Many small businesses are seasonal, and their activity increases from April to June. Considering activity from that period is a more accurate reflection of their operations, instead of during the winter months immediately preceding the COVID pandemic. I understand the seasonal business cycle on the Eastern Shore, and raised this issue with the Administration. This new guidance should help our local employers pay employees and cover expenses until businesses are allowed to reopen, hopefully on a regional basis." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:02:07Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-fema-contract-hardwire-locally-manufacture-face-shields | Harris Announces FEMA Contract for Hardwire to Locally Manufacture Face Shields | 2020-04-23 | 2020 | 2020-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of up to $50 million in federal contracts to Hardwire LLC in Pocomoke from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to manufacture face shields in light of the Coronavirus outbreak. Specifically, Hardwire has agreed to manufacture five million face shields under the contract agreement. Hardwire is a small business that serves as a leading designer and manufacturer of protective systems for military vehicles. When the pandemic struck the United States, Hardwire added COVID-19 face shield production to its operations. Hardwire designed a reusable face shield that is highly protective and functional, protecting the entire face while allowing for 100% freedom of movement in patient care. It is designed to be comfortable and light and can be worn every day for 15 hours without discomfort or skin irritation. Importantly, these face shields are reusable and can be fully cleaned with any solvent – as opposed to many other face shields that are only usable once. Sourcing medical equipment from Maryland's small business community, instead of overseas, will provide stability to the state and local economies, along with a quick turnaround time to supply the medical facilities that are facing critical shortages. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am glad that FEMA made the decision to source some of the production of face shields to use during this crisis to Hardwire LLC, here in Worcester County in the First District of Maryland. My office has been working with FEMA to make this happen, since high quality PPE (personal protection equipment) is essential in this crisis, and bringing back PPE production on-shore is important. With this contract, Hardwire is providing much-needed local jobs. Hopefully, in their future purchases, the State of Maryland will also turn to Hardwire as a supplier of face shields as well." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:02:07Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-harris-issues-statement-passage-legislation-refund-paycheck-protection | Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Passage of Legislation to Refund Paycheck Protection Program | 2020-04-23 | 2020 | 2020-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: On April 23, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 266, the Payroll Protection Program Increase and Health Care Enhancement Act. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement on the bill's passage: "Today, the House of Representatives passed the Payroll Protection Program Increase and Health Care Enhancement Act. This bill will add billions in much needed funding to the Paycheck Protection Program, which has successfully allowed small businesses in the First District and across the nation to stay open and keep employees on their payrolls during the Coronavirus pandemic. These funds will help local employers cover expenses and pay salaries until businesses are allowed to re-open., which I hope can be done soon on a regional basis. As a physician, I am also pleased that the bill provides additional funding for healthcare providers and expands testing capacity even further." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:02:07Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-additional-health-center-grant-lower-shore | Harris Announces Additional Health Center Grant to Lower Shore | 2020-04-16 | 2020 | 2020-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $2,011,138 federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. in Salisbury. The award is funded through the annual HRSA competitive Health Center Cluster grant project. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "This funding, especially during this pandemic, will continue to allow Three Lower Counties to serve many families in our local communities. As a physician, I am particularly focused on providing access to quality health care for rural families on the Eastern Shore. I thank the administration for providing this additional financial assistance to our local front line rural medical providers." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:02:07Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-over-18-million-emergency-grants-airports | Harris Announces Over $18 Million in Emergency Grants to Airports | 2020-04-15 | 2020 | 2020-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $18,368,304 in federal grants from the Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Improvement Program. Funding was provided by the recently enacted CARES Act, also known as the "Phase III" Congressional emergency legislation. The CARES Act provided $10 billion in funding for the FAA to allow critical safety and capacity projects to continue as planned regardless of airport sponsors' current financial circumstances while preparing for, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, six airports in the First Congressional District will receive funding: Cambridge-Dorchester Regional Airport: $30,000 Crisfield-Somerset County Airport: $1,000 Easton Airport – Newnam Field: $157,000 Ocean City Municipal Airport: $30,000 Salisbury Regional Airport: $18,120,304 Bay Bridge Airport (Stevensville): $30,000 Congressman Harris made the following statement on the FAA awards: "I support our local regional airports and the rural communities they serve on the Eastern Shore. These small businesses support badly needed jobs in our local communities, and during this pandemic and economic disruption, I thank the FAA for quickly distributing funding to airports in the First District. I will continue to work to support jobs on the Eastern Shore." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:02:07Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-830k-grant-eastern-shore-shipyard | Harris Applauds $830K Grant to Eastern Shore Shipyard | 2020-04-15 | 2020 | 2020-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $830,622 federal grant to Chesapeake Shipbuilding Corporation in Salisbury. Funding is being provided by the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration (MARAD) Small Shipyard Grant Program. This program is designed to support small shipyard projects that make capital and related improvements or provide training for workers in shipbuilding, ship repair, and associated industries. Grants are capped at 75 percent of the project's estimated cost and are available to facilities with fewer than 1,200 production employees. Chesapeake Shipbuilding will use the funding to purchase a 130-ton rough terrain crane to enable the increased use of modular construction and pre-outfitting and eliminate bottlenecks. With the assistance of several MARAD Small Shipyard Grants, the shipyard has acquired new equipment, enhanced engineering capabilities for modular and pre-outfit design, trained employees and made improvements to the ship construction buildings. There has been a shipyard at this location for more than 150 years. Congressman Harris supported the grant application to MARAD, and made the following statement on the award: "I support our Eastern Shore small businesses and the many local communities they serve. Chesapeake Shipbuilding is a great company and employer in the greater Salisbury region, supporting both the maritime industry and providing many jobs to local families. I have supported these grant applications, and I am proud to see this local employer increase productivity, efficiency and the shipyard's ability to compete in the shipbuilding industry. I will continue to work in support of the economy and jobs on the Eastern Shore, and I applaud MARAD for selecting Chesapeake Shipbuilding for this award." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:02:07Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-additional-coronavirus-grants-eastern-shore | Harris Announces Additional Coronavirus Grants to Eastern Shore | 2020-04-07 | 2020 | 2020-04 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $3,123,465 in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding was provided by the recently enacted CARES Act, also known as the "Phase III" Congressional emergency legislation. Specifically, three health centers serving the Eastern Shore have been awarded funding: West Cecil Health Center, Inc - $749,885 Choptank Community Health System, Inc. - $1,068,110 Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. - $1,305,470 Congressman Harris made the following statement: "While I had grave concerns about the hundreds of millions of dollars of unrelated spending included in the Phase III Coronavirus emergency response bill, getting this relevant funding to the states and local agencies is critical, and as a physician, I am pleased our local front line rural health centers will soon receive significant financial assistance." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-28T00:02:07Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-urges-timely-assistance-rural-hospitals | Harris Urges Timely Assistance to Rural Hospitals | 2020-03-31 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) joined a bipartisan, bicameral letter to Secretary Alex Azar of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) urging him to prioritize and take decisive action to assist rural hospitals responding to the Coronavirus. Under the CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27th, HHS has been given additional funding to provide financial relief to hospitals, as well as flexibility to deliver assistance where needed most. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician, I understand the needs of rural hospitals and the challenges facing health care providers in rural America. Providing our local communities with access to quality medical care is a priority for me in Congress, and I am proud to have joined my colleagues in urging the Administration to prioritize the needs of rural hospitals. We must provide assistance to rural hospitals that are struggling financially or running low on supplies. America cannot afford to lose any medical facility as we face this war against the Wuhan virus." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:56:21Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-releases-statement-passage-phase-3-coronavirus-legislation | Harris Releases Statement on Passage of Phase 3 Coronavirus Legislation | 2020-03-27 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today, the CARE act passed the House, but it is a perfect example of how the swamp works in Washington. Congress knew exactly what our citizens and businesses needed, but too many in the Congressional swamp felt that "you never let a serious crisis go to waste" in the words of former Democrat Congressman Rahm Emanuel. This bill was filled with pork and earmarks – many I have listed on my social media account for several days now. But worst of all, there was one thing that was most damaging to our businesses in the First District - for the first time ever we will pay Americans more to stay on unemployment than to go back to work. The CARE Act effectively raises the minimum wage in Maryland to well over $20 an hour – much more than many of our small businesses can afford to pay their employees. Small businesses that desperately want to get back to work quickly after this crisis ends will have to compete with a government check for months. It is unfair competition to the small- and even medium-sized businesses that call our First District home, and will prolong the economic crisis. Once again, thank you to all our healthcare workers who selflessly and compassionately treat the victims of Wuhan virus. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:56:21Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-head-start-grant-maryland-rural-development-corporation | Harris Announces Head Start Grant to Maryland Rural Development Corporation | 2020-03-26 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $2,369,022 federal grant from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Head Start to the Maryland Rural Development Corporation in Greensboro. The HHS Office of Head Start promotes the school readiness of young children from low-income families by providing grant funding and oversight to agencies that provide Head Start services in the local community. Head Start and Early Head Start programs support the comprehensive development of children from birth to age 5, in centers, child care partner locations, and in their own homes. Head Start services include early learning, health, and family well-being. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of this grant to support Head Start programs in rural Maryland. These funds support many families with young children in our rural communities. I am committed to ensuring that families in rural America receive the help they need to sustain our rural way of life." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:56:21Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-emergency-coronavirus-grants-eastern-shore | Harris Announces Emergency Coronavirus Grants to Eastern Shore | 2020-03-25 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of $218,217 in federal grants from the Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Funding was provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, also known as the "Phase I" Congressional emergency legislation. HRSA-funded health centers may use the awards to address screening and testing needs, acquire medical supplies, and boost telehealth capacity in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. Specifically, three health centers serving the Eastern Shore have been awarded funding: West Cecil Health Center, Inc - $61,393 Choptank Community Health System, Inc. - $76,330 Three Lower Counties Community Services, Inc. - $80,494 Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a physician and Member of Congress, I voted in favor of the Phase I Coronavirus emergency response bill, and I am pleased to see these funds support our local health centers on the Eastern Shore. These federal grants provide our local communities with immediate and flexible funding to address urgent needs. I will continue to work to ensure that the federal government's response to this virus is effective, efficient, and targeted to provide real assistance where and when it is most needed." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:56:21Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-disaster-declaration-seven-eastern-shore-counties | Harris Announces Disaster Declaration for Seven Eastern Shore Counties | 2020-03-19 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has declared seven counties on Maryland's Eastern Shore a disaster area, thereby making available financial resources for small businesses negatively affected by the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The seven counties are: Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne's, Caroline, Dorchester, Wicomico, and Worcester. Specifically, under an SBA disaster declaration, businesses can apply for low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital if they are suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak. SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance per small business and can provide vital economic support to help overcome temporary loss of revenue. These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can't be paid because of the disaster's impact. Additionally, SBA offers these loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I thank the Administration for providing emergency assistance to small employers on most of the Eastern Shore. These resources are critical to our small businesses, employees, and local communities on the Eastern Shore, and I also hope to soon see the entire state of Maryland declared a disaster area as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak and receive the same assistance. This program will help small employers pay their employees and sustain businesses until the virus subsides and our local economy rebounds." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:56:21Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-middle-and-lower-shore-federal-grants-address-homelessness | Harris Announces Middle and Lower Shore Federal Grants to Address Homelessness | 2020-03-10 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced more than $152,000 in federal grants to address homelessness on the middle and lower shore. The following grants were awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. $47,006 to the Mid Shore Behavioral Health Inc. Independent Housing Opportunity Program, in Easton A $83,017 grant and a $22,581 grant to Somerset County Health Department, in Westover The grants are designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; to quickly re-house homeless individuals, families, persons fleeing domestic violence, and youth while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness; and to promote self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "Homelessness is a serious problem, and as a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I am committed to ensuring that our local rural communities on the Eastern Shore get the help they need. Providing assistance to homeless families and moving individuals to greater self-sufficiency benefits our local community and economy. I applaud the investment of these federal funds on the Eastern Shore." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:56:21Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-applauds-trump-administration-release-additional-h-2b-visas | Harris Applauds Trump Administration Release of Additional H-2B Visas | 2020-03-05 | 2020 | 2020-03 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: On March 5th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its intent to release 35,000 additional H-2B visas for the summer season of Fiscal Year 2020. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) has spearheaded the effort in Congress to secure the timely release of supplemental visas. He sent a letter, signed by a total of 151 members of the House and 38 Senators, urging Acting Secretary Wolf to release, as quickly as possible, additional H-2B visas to meet seasonal labor demands. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I applaud the Department of Homeland Security for approving the release of 35,000 supplemental H-2B visas in time for the upcoming summer season. This is 5000 more supplemental visas than had been approved last year. The record low unemployment rate under the Trump Administration and oversubscription to the H-2B visa program is a debilitating issue for the economy of Maryland's First Congressional District and the country. I commend President Trump and Acting Secretary Wolf for providing these extras visas – and I remain committed to working with my colleagues in Congress to pass a permanent solution to the chronic H-2B visa shortage across this country – something that only Congress can do." Further details regarding this year's H-2B allocation will be contained in a Temporary Final Rule that DHS aims to complete and publish as soon as possible. | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:56:21Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-grant-cecil-county-department-community-services | Harris Announces Grant to Cecil County Department of Community Services | 2020-02-21 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced $107,774 in grant funding to the Cecil County Department of Community Services from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS). Grants from Fiscal Year 2020 Senior Corps funds are used to engage Americans 55 years and older to commit their time to address critical community needs including academic tutoring and mentoring, elderly care, disaster relief support, and more. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a Member of the House Appropriations Committee, I applaud the award of this grant to our local community in Cecil County. These funds will be used to better engage seniors willing to volunteer their time to support critical initiatives such as fighting the opioid epidemic, connecting veterans to employment, and boosting civic engagement among young people." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:52:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-2020-congressional-art-competition | Harris Announces 2020 Congressional Art Competition | 2020-02-20 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) is pleased to announce that the 2020 Congressional Art Competition is now open for submissions. The competition recognizes talented high school artists from around the country, and is supported by the entirety of the U.S. House of Representatives. Winners from each congressional district will be eligible to attend the National Reception in Washington, D.C., and their artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol building for one year. All high school students in Maryland's First Congressional District are encouraged to apply. Congressman Harris's deadline for submissions is April 16, 2020. All artwork must in possession of one of the Congressman's three district offices by 5PM on April 16th. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am pleased to announce that the House of Representatives is once again sponsoring a nation-wide high school art competition this spring, and I appreciate this opportunity to recognize the talented young artists of Maryland's First District," said Congressman Harris. "Each year I am thoroughly impressed by the submissions we receive and am honored to display the First District runners-up in my offices. I am excited to see the winning piece from the First Congressional District hanging in the U.S. Capitol." Since the first Congressional Art Competition in 1982, over 650,000 high school students have submitted their art work to the competition judges. For full competition guidelines and the student release forms, please visit Congressman Harris' website at harris.house.gov. Go to the "Services" tab at the top of the screen and click on "Art Competition." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:52:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-dredging-operations-ocean-city | Harris Announces Dredging Operations in Ocean City | 2020-02-14 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has scheduled the next visit of their dredge CURRITUCK to Ocean City to begin on or about March 1st, subject to weather and schedule delays. The dredge will be dedicating 5 days specifically to Inlet dredging and then 25 days to Assateague Bypass dredging (which will benefit both the Inlet and the ebb/flood shoal). Congressman Harris made the following statement: "I am pleased that the Army Corps will again be conducting dredging operations in anticipation of the upcoming busy summer season. Keeping the channels open and navigable is crucial to the economy of Ocean City and I applaud the Corps for their continued efforts." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:52:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-nearly-2-million-local-grant-funding | Harris Announces Nearly $2 Million in Local Grant Funding | 2020-02-14 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced nearly $2 million in local grant funding awarded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the city of Salisbury and to Harford County. The funds were awarded through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and the HOME program. The CDBG program funds grants to provide for decent housing and a suitable living environment, and to expand economic opportunities, for low- and moderate-income persons. The HOME program helps to expand the supply of decent, affordable housing to low- and very low-income families by funding housing programs that meet local needs and priorities. Specifically: The Community Development Block Grant program awarded $387,418 to Salisbury. The Community Development Block Grant program awarded $1.089 million to Harford County. The HOME program awarded $492,822 to Harford County. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "Affordable housing is an increasingly important issue for our local communities, and I applaud the award of these federal grants to invest in housing for low-income families. As a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I am committed to ensuring that families in our local communities get the help they need." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:52:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-statement-equal-rights-amendment-deadline | Harris Statement on Equal Rights Amendment Deadline | 2020-02-13 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) made the following statement regarding the House vote to remove the ratification deadline for the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. "This is just another example of the Speaker of the House trampling the Constitution. Even Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said this week that this process must start all over." The Equal Rights Amendment was passed by Congress in 1972, with a ratification deadline of March 1979 for the required number of states (38). When this deadline passed, only 35 states had ratified the amendment, and five of these states also rescinded their ratifications. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:52:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-statement-senate-acquittal-president-trump | Harris Statement on Senate Acquittal of President Trump | 2020-02-05 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) made the following statement regarding the Senate vote to acquit President Trump. "It's about time that this sadly partisan frivolous impeachment effort ended - and Congress can once again turn their attention to important matters facing America, like drug prices, healthcare costs, border security, and keeping our economy going. Thank goodness the Senate brought this to an end - and too bad the House proceeded along partisan lines to attempt to undo the last election and to interfere with the ability of the American people to make their choice at the polls in 10 short months. The clear majority voting against removal in the Senate today shows just how frivolous this impeachment effort was." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:52:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-statement-president-s-state-union-address | Harris Statement on Presidents State of the Union Address | 2020-02-04 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) made the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union Address this evening: I'm glad the President focused on issues important to the American people as well as his accomplishments so far in his first term in office. Congress should now act with the President on issues such as the high cost of prescription drugs, the high cost of healthcare, border security, and keeping our very strong economy going. I hope the House Majority and the Senate Minority are willing to work across the aisle in a spirit of unity with the President and the rest of Congress on these important issues. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-statement-presidents-state-union-address | Harris Statement on President’s State of the Union Address | 2020-02-04 | 2020 | 2020-02 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) made the following statement regarding President Trump's State of the Union Address this evening: "I'm glad the President focused on issues important to the American people as well as his accomplishments so far in his first term in office. Congress should now act with the President on issues such as the high cost of prescription drugs, the high cost of healthcare, border security, and keeping our very strong economy going. I hope the House Majority and the Senate Minority are willing to work across the aisle in a spirit of unity with the President and the rest of Congress on these important issues." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:52:46Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-leads-effort-acquire-additional-h-2b-visas | Harris Leads Effort to Acquire Additional H-2B Visas | 2020-01-27 | 2020 | 2020-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) is leading an effort to urge the Administration to grant additional H-2B Visas. Rep. Harris organized a bipartisan letter signed by 151 Members of Congress and 38 Senators, requesting the release of 64,716 additional visas. These guest worker visas provide temporary, seasonal workers to employers who are unable to hire employees locally. The visas are utilized extensively by seafood processors and crab houses, among others, on the Eastern Shore. The H-2B program provides visas for temporary work in seasonal, non-agricultural industries and is subject to an annual cap of 66,000 visas. The FY 2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, passed in December 2019, provides the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, the authority to release an additional 64,716 H-2B visas for FY 2020 should they find that the needs of American businesses cannot be satisfied in fiscal year 2020 with United States workers who are willing, qualified, and able to perform temporary nonagricultural labor. Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "Today I sent a letter with 188 of my colleagues, both Democrat and Republican, from both the House and Senate, urging the Administration to grant additional H-2B visas. As a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I coauthored the amendment in the FY 2020 Appropriations bill that authorized the additional visas. These guest workers are crucial to the economy of Maryland's First District, particularly on the Eastern Shore, and support thousands of American jobs. While it is ultimately the responsibility of Congress to provide a long term solution to the chronic shortage of H-2B visas, I strongly urge the administration to use the authority granted to them to release the maximum number of additional visas. The bipartisan support for this program demonstrates how crucial it is for our local employers and the American employees supported by the temporary assistance. This program helps sust… | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:49:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-500000-grant-protection-chesapeake-bay | Harris Announces $500,000 Grant for Protection of the Chesapeake Bay | 2020-01-23 | 2020 | 2020-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced the award of a $500,000 federal grant to improve the protection of coastal communities and ecosystems associated with bays and estuaries, including the Chesapeake Bay. The funds were awarded by the National Science Foundation to the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Sciences in Cambridge, Dorchester County. According to the National Science Foundation, "the goal is to translate research results into specific recommendations for developing coastal resiliency solutions and seek stakeholders' feedback to orient academic research towards addressing pressing concerns faced by urban and rural communities living around the Nation's estuaries and bays." Specifically, use of the funding will include study of the impact of storms and sea level rise, and the effectiveness of marshes, oyster reefs, and sand dunes. Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "I applaud the investment of these federal funds to improve the protection of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and our rural communities on the Eastern Shore. This grant will help translate research into practical applications that benefit our rural communities. As a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I will continue to help protect the Bay and our rural way of life on the Eastern Shore." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:49:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-statement-new-waters-us-rule | Harris Statement on New “Waters of the U.S.” Rule | 2020-01-23 | 2020 | 2020-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced his support of the new "Waters of the U.S." (WOTUS) rule released today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Under President Obama, the EPA had sought to change regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act to expand federal jurisdiction from navigable waters to include wetlands, farm watering ponds, and roadside and farm ditches that contain water only in response to rainfall. President Trump repealed the Obama-era WOTUS rule, and today announced further changes to federal regulations. The new rule will establish that federal regulation does supersede state regulation of navigable waters, tributaries to those waters, certain lakes, and wetlands adjacent to navigable waters. However, the rule will establish that federal regulation does not supersede state regulation over areas that only contain water in direct response to rainfall, roadside and farm ditches, farm and stock watering ponds, and converted cropland. Rep. Andy Harris made the following statement: "I support President Trump's efforts to balance protection of the environment with protection of our farms and rural economy. Under the new rule, rather than expanding the role of the federal government, states will retain regulatory authority over non-navigable waterways and ditches that fill only during rainfall. This common-sense approach will help protect our farms from regulations dictated by distant bureaucrats in Washington, D.C. The new rule will allow farmers and others to focus on providing the food and other products that our country needs, instead of facing the costs and uncertainty caused by EPA lawyers." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:49:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-announces-over-6-million-grants-address-homelessness | Harris Announces Over $6 Million in Grants to Address Homelessness | 2020-01-14 | 2020 | 2020-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) announcement of grants to support local homeless assistance programs across the nation, including over $6 million in counties within Maryland's First Congressional District. HUD's Continuum of Care grants will provide critically needed support to local programs on the front lines serving individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Continuum of Care Program is designed to promote a community-wide commitment to the goal of ending homelessness; to provide funding for efforts by nonprofit providers, States, and local governments to quickly re-house homeless individuals, families, persons fleeing domestic violence, and youth while minimizing the trauma and dislocation caused by homelessness; and to optimize self-sufficiency among those experiencing homelessness. Eligible project applicants for the program are nonprofit organizations, States, local governments, and instrumentalities of State and local governments, and public housing agencies. Grants in the First Congressional District include: Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties – $1.3 million Kent, Queen Anne's, Talbot, Caroline, and Dorchester Counties - $710,000 Cecil County – $231,000 Carroll County - $384,000 Harford County - $863,000 Congressman Harris made the following statement: "As a member of the Committee on Appropriations, I applaud the award of these federal grants to local homeless programs in the First Congressional District. As our nation continues to deal with homelessness, I know how valuable these dollars are in supporting communities seeking to help individuals and families struggling with homelessness. I thank Secretary Carson and commend him for his leadership on this issue." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:49:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases/harris-statement-iran-and-war-powers-resolution | Harris Statement on Iran and War Powers Resolution | 2020-01-09 | 2020 | 2020-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | harris | https://harris.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC: Today Rep. Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) voted "no" on H. Con. Res. 83 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to terminate the use of United States Armed Forces to engage in hostilities in or against Iran. Congressman Harris made the following statement: "Today I voted against the Democrats' purely political resolution seeking to tie the President's hands as he responds to the terrorist threat posed by Iran, its proxies, and radical Islamic terrorists. I fully support the President's targeted and proportional actions that responded to the attacks orchestrated by General Soleimani. Soleimani was intimately involved in the planning of the raid on the American Embassy in Baghdad last week, and intelligence indicated he was actively planning further attacks on Americans. As the longtime leader of the Quds Forces within the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (the first state military institution to earn the "terrorist organization" designation by a presidential administration), he was directly involved in the training of terrorists and the building and deploying of improvised explosive devices, which resulted in the death or brutal maiming of thousands of American troops in the Middle East. Additionally, his organization supported and coordinated multiple Shiite terrorist militias which pose significant and ongoing threats to the U.S. and our allies. While the Iran apologists in Congress continue to attempt to politicize our national security, I support the President, and am confident that he will wisely evaluate all options in response to Iranian threats, including military action if Americans are at risk. We should not tie his hands in the fight to save Americans from radical Islamic terrorists." | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-06-27T23:49:19Z |
| https://harris.house.gov/media/in-the-news/harris-holds-cambridge-town-hall | Harris holds Cambridge town hall | 2020-01-07 | 2020 | 2020-01 | Republican | House | MD | Andy Harris | H001052 | harris.house.gov | legacy | Congressman Andy Harris, R-Md.-1st, answered questions and listened to his constituents' comments at a Town Hall on Monday evening, Dec. 30 at the American Legion in Cambridge. Among those top concerns, Second Amendment rights, school discipline and sanctuary county laws. Harris said that he fully supports the conclusion of the Heller decision handed down by the United States that the right to possess firearms is an individual right rather than a collective right held by a government sanctioned militia, and he said that the current red flag law prototypes would take away the constitutional rights by ex parte legal proceedings, proceedings in which the subject of a judge's temporary ruling is not permitted to take part, and in Harris's estimation, is therefore denied their constitutional right to due process. The town hall format allowed for comments and questions from concerned citizens. Read more here: https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/news/state/harris-holds-cambridge-town-hall/article_6d448649-923f-5455-af97-7bee762b3199.html | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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