Press Releases
WASHINGTON— Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), informed Maryland First constituents about SNAP resources as the Democrat-led government shutdown disrupts benefits and creates uncertainty for families who rely on food assistance.
“Dear Friend,
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), called out Maryland’s Senate Democrats for refusing to reopen the government, warning that their failure to act is hurting Maryland families, jeopardizing SNAP benefits and military pay, and threatening critical federal services across the country.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), criticized Maryland Democrats for blaming President Trump and House Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown, even as every member of Maryland’s Democrat delegation voted against reopening the government.
Statement from Congressman Harris:
WASHINGTON D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., is calling out the entire Maryland Democrat delegation for voting to keep the government closed, even as thousands of Maryland families face potential delays in receiving SNAP and EBT benefits.
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
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.
On the morning of October 1st, 2025, a government shutdown took effect after funding authorization expired for the federal government. |
“The only reason a government shutdown is on the table is because Democrats are demanding $1.5 trillion in unrelated spending demands including healthcare handouts for illegal immigrants. I voted to keep the government open and funded. The blame for this shutdown rests squarely with those who demanded trillions in unrelated, policy demands.”