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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
To Listen: 833-380-0671
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:
Chairman Harris and Maryland Freedom Caucus Call on Maryland Democrats to End Their Government ShutdownWashington, 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 |
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.”
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) announced two Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grants to support safety and infrastructure upgrades at airports in Maryland’s First Congressional District.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) applauded the launch of the new $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program, created under the Working Families Tax Cuts. This marks a historic step to invest in America’s rural communities.
The Rural Health Transformation Program invites all 50 states to apply for funding to address each state’s specific rural health challenges. The $50 billion program funding will be allocated to approved states over five years, with $10 billion available each year beginning in federal fiscal year 2026.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement applauding the Trump Administration for formally filing to vacate the Biden Administration’s approval of the US Wind Offshore project off the coast of Maryland.
The filing marks a major development in the ongoing fight over the wind farm. For years, Ocean City officials, fishermen, business leaders, and residents have warned the project would harm the Eastern Shore’s economy and environment.
Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) issued the following statement after the passing of Charlie Kirk.
Statement From Congressman Harris:
“Charlie Kirk was an American patriot whose impact will never be forgotten. Nicole and I are praying for his wife Erika and his children during this time of unimaginable loss.”
For media inquiries, please contact Anna Adamian at Anna.A@mail.house.gov
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) spoke on the House Floor yesterday to warn that offshore wind projects off Maryland’s First District pose a direct threat to national security, given that the district’s shoreline is the closest to Washington, D.C.