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There are only two weeks left for residents of Somerset County, Maryland who have not applied for federal and state disaster assistance.
The deadline to apply with FEMA is Tuesday, February 12, 2013.
Here's how you can apply:
1. Call FEMA’s toll-free number, 1-800-621-FEMA (3362), TTY 1-800-462-7585. Both numbers are available from 7 am to 10 pm, seven days a week until further notice, and multilingual operators are also available to answer your call.
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. introduced a Joint Resolution that would limit the number of consecutive terms that a person could serve in the U.S. Congress. It would limit persons to two consecutive terms in the U.S. Senate and six consecutive terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Representative Harris released the following statement on the bill:
WASHINGTON, DC: This evening, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. supported an amendment that would provide $17.1 billion in aid for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Last evening, Congressman Harris co-sponsored and voted for The Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 that will streamline the relief effort for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy and future storms. The amendment did not have the massive pork barrel spending for items not related to Hurricane Sandy that was included in the Senate bill. Representative Harris released the following statement on his vote:
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-1) released the following statement about his co-sponsorship and vote in favor of The Sandy Recovery Improvement Act of 2013 (H.R. 219) a bipartisan bill which streamlines the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Sandy:
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-1) released the following statement regarding the official announcement of his Chairmanship to the Subcommittee on Environment by Science Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (TX-21):
“I am honored to continue my Chairmanship of the Subcommittee on Environment of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. I look forward to working with Chairman Lamar Smith and the other members of the Committee to ensure we have a productive session that encourages scientific development and promotes economic growth.
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January 4, 2013
Congressman Andy Harris Releases Statement on Today’s Bailout of the National Flood Insurance Program
Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on today’s bailout vote for the national flood insurance program:
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January 3, 2013
Harris Sworn In to 113th Congress
Harris Committee Assignments Announced
Washington - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. was sworn in today to the 113th Congress. He is beginning his second term in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. released the following statement on the legislation addressing the fiscal cliff.
Sadly, with the “fiscal cliff” fast approaching, there has not been much progress with regards to finding an approach that really solves the problem of the real “fiscal cliff”, our huge deficit and debt. The President and the Speaker met last night, with no progress, since the President still insists on raising taxes on small businesses.
Rep. Andy Harris Announces Washington, D.C. Office Move
Washington, D.C. — Rep. Andy Harris is moving his Washington, D.C. office from the Cannon House Office Building to the Longworth House Office Building. Effective December 12, Rep. Harris’ Washington, D.C. office will be located at 1533 Longworth House Office Building. Rep. Harris’ phone and fax numbers for his Washington, D.C. office will remain the same.
Rep. Harris’ Washington, DC contact information is below:
1533 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515