Education
Every child should have access to a quality education, whether they are educated in a public school, private school, or at home. The best way to provide children with quality education is to have local governments determine the best curricula for their students, not through federal micromanagement. Education is not a "one size fits all" issue, and that has been the federal government's approach for too long. Education serves to prepare our students for the 21st century job market – but the job market on the Eastern Shore is different from the job market in Baltimore City, and public schools should have the freedom to tailor their curricula to the specific and unique needs of their communities.
Unfortunately, despite huge investments, not every public school is equal. Children should not be subjected to a poor-quality education because of their home address, which is why I am a strong proponent of school choice. Charter schools in Maryland have empowered parents to seek out a better education for their children, and voucher programs would enable low-income families to enroll their students in private schools if the local public school system is failing them.
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Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, joined Speaker Mike Johnson, Majority Leader Steve Scalise, Majority Whip Tom Emmer, and Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in calling on Senate Democrats to stop holding the government hostage and vote to reopen it for the American people.
Statements from Congressman Harris:
Washington, D.C. — In response to Governor Wes Moore and the Maryland Delegation’s press conference at BWI-Marshall this morning, Congressman Andy Harris and the Maryland Freedom Caucus called on Maryland’s Democrat delegation to end their government shutdown and to stop pretending to stand with federal workers while voting to keep them furloughed. |
On the morning of October 1st, 2025, a government shutdown took effect after funding authorization expired for the federal government. |
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced that his office will host a virtual informational session for high school students interested in applying to the nation’s prestigious service academies. The event will be held virtually on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 7pm EST. Prospective applicants and their families will learn more about the admissions process, nomination requirements, and the unique opportunities these academies provide.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. outlined the major wins of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) in a newly released op-ed, pushing back on false media narratives and highlighting the real benefits for Marylanders.
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. – Today, Congressman Harris, M.D., announced Madison Gorski of Kent Island High School as the winner of the First Congressional District of Maryland's 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Entitled “He so loved the world” Madison’s work will be displayed in the halls of Congress for one year, and she will be honored at the annual award winner’s ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Statement From Congressman Harris:
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
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), will hold a second telephone town hall on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Please see below for key details.
Important Details:
Date: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Time: 6:00-7:00pm
Listen In: 833-380-0671
Washington DC -- Congressman Harris Released the Following Statement on the Food for Schools Program in Maryland.