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The primary duty of our government is to protect the American people from all enemies, foreign and domestic. In the era of global terrorism and nuclear weaponry, strengthening our military and intelligence communities is the key to ensuring our nation's safety. As a veteran, I value the hard work and sacrifices our servicemen and women make to protect our country, but I also understand that the use of military force is not something that should be taken lightly.
The safety of Americans should be our government's top priority, and as a member of the Appropriations Committee, I believe Congress is obligated to provide our military with all of the tools they need to protect the American people.
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D, released the following statement in response to the White House Oval Office meeting with Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Statement From Congressman Harris:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Freedom Caucus introduced the Emergency Border Control Resolution, a budget to begin the reconciliation process in the House and start delivering on the America First agenda.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House Freedom Caucus is prepared to quickly deliver the America First agenda led by President Trump. We have put forward and shared with colleagues across the Republican conference a good faith proposal, outlined below as “phase one” in a two-step reconciliation strategy. We would quickly fund border security, modernize the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – Today House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris and Senator Rick Scott will lead a press conference with their Senate and House Republican colleagues supporting a two-step reconciliation strategy in the 119th Congress.
WHAT: House Freedom Caucus and Senate Republicans press conference on budget reconciliation in the 119th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Freedom Caucus Chairman Andy Harris, M.D. (R-MD) and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) sent a letter to Senate Republican Leader-Elect John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson on the need to prioritize the prompt passage of a border security-focused reconciliation bill at the beginning of the 119th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies issued the following statement in response to Iran’s missile attack on Israel.
Statement From Congressman Harris:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. announced that his annual military service academy information session will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 7:00pm. Each year, Congressman Harris holds this information session for high school students interested in pursuing a Congressional nomination to attend one of the nation's military service academies.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), will hold two telephone town halls this week reaching out to more than 120,000 constituents in the First District. Congressman Harris’ office will dial out to constituents across the Upper, Mid, and Lower regions of the district.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) is pleased to announce the U.S. Military Service Academies nomination application is now available for students wishing to join the class of 2029. Congressman Harris will nominate the finest students from Maryland’s First Congressional District for appointments to the U.S. Military, Naval, Air Force, and Merchant Marine Academies.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 7521, a bill that protects the national security of the United States from threats posed by foreign adversary-controlled applications, like TikTok.