Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on the latest developments regarding the partial shutdown and debt ceiling negotiation:

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Harris released the following statement on President Obama's plan to give Members of Congress the "Gold" health care benefit:

“Under Obamacare, Members of Congress and staff will receive special treatment unavailable to the American public. Members of Congress will receive subsidized health insurance coverage on the exchanges established by Obamacare, even though employer subsidies are specifically banned for everyone else.

October 1, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Harris released the following statement on House action:

Rep Harris Releases Statement on Plan to End the Special Treatment and Fund Government

Washington, D.C. – This evening the House plans to vote on ending the special treatment the President gave Congress on Obamacare, delaying the individual mandate in the same way the President delayed the employer mandate, and continuing government funding. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., released the following statement on the planned action of the House to avert an ending of government funding:

In the event of a lapse in government funding:

In the event of a lapse of appropriated funds at midnight October 1, normal operations of the United States Government will be suspended until funding is restored. In that event, my offices will be closed and staff will be placed in a temporary, non-duty, non-pay status until such time as funding is restored. Staff will not be allowed to report to work, check emails or respond to your messages for the duration. This will likely result in a delay in responses to your inquiries.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The main drug used to counteract sarin gas like what was used recently in Syria has manufacturing issues according to a Wall Street Journal story Sarin Antidote Is Hit With Supply Problems in U.S. published over the weekend.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001:

“Today we pause and remember the men and women who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We also honor the courage and sacrifice of the firefighters, police officers, first responders, and others who sacrificed themselves to help those in need. Twelve years have passed since that fateful day, but we will always remember and stay strong as a nation."

WASHINGTON: Congressman Andy Harris, MD released the following statement detailing his opposition to using military force in Syria: