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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) today applauded the U.S. Army’s decision to establish the Army Data Operations Command (ADOC) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in Maryland’s First District, after advocating—at the request of the Army Alliance—for APG to serve as the command’s permanent home.
In a February 24 letter to Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll, Congressman Harris made the case for APG, highlighting its unmatched capabilities to support ADOC’s mission and urging the Army to permanently base the command there.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) applauded the U.S. Air Force’s decision to preserve the A-10 Thunderbolt II program through 2030, halting more than a decade of efforts to retire the aircraft.
Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink said the decision preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base works to increase combat aircraft production. The A-10 continues to provide critical close air support and direct protection to U.S. troops on the ground.
Statement from Congressman Harris:
Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), will host a live telephone town hall on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and answer questions from constituents. Please see below for more details.
Telephone Town Hall Information:
Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 – 7:00pm
To Listen: 833-380-0671
On the morning of October 1st, 2025, a government shutdown took effect after funding authorization expired for the federal government. |
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) spoke on the House Floor yesterday to warn that offshore wind projects off Maryland’s First District pose a direct threat to national security, given that the district’s shoreline is the closest to Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. is commending U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Department of Transportation for their decisive action to withdraw $679 million in funding from 12 offshore wind projects that failed to meet federal infrastructure priorities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that the application process for nominations to the U.S. Service Academies is now open for students hoping to join the Class of 2030. Congressman Harris will consider qualified applicants from Maryland’s First Congressional District for nomination to the U.S. Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy, and Merchant Marine Academy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), along with Congressmen Chris Smith (NJ-04) and Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02), sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Department of Justice to launch a national security review of offshore wind projects with significant foreign ownership and control.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Harris, M.D., Chairman of House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration, released the following statement after the Trump Administration halted the construction of a massive offshore wind project off the coast of New York and ordered a review of all existing permits.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), will hold a third telephone town hall on Monday, April 7, 2025. Please see below for key details.
Important Details:
Date: Monday, April 7, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 6:30pm
Listen In: 833-380-0671