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WASHINGTON, DC: On October 12, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order to expand access and choice for Americans seeking health insurance, while driving down costs. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement in support of the Executive Order:

"The nightmare of Obamacare has people feeling the pinch across the country. Here in Maryland, the most popular plan premiums have just increased 50% and premiums have almost tripled since the Maryland exchange launched in 2014. The choice of insurers locally has dwindled from seven to just two.

WASHINGTON, DC: On Wednesday, October 11, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2989, the Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) is an original cosponsor of H.R. 2989, and released the following statement lauding its passage:

WASHINGTON, DC: Students from Maryland's First District interested in attending a military service academy should be advised that the deadline to apply for a nomination from Congressman Harris is October 30, 2017.

WASHIGTON, DC: On October 8, Vice President Mike Pence left an NFL game after several players refused to stand during the national anthem. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) released the following statement in support of Vice President Pence:

"As a veteran, I fully support the Vice President's decision to leave the Colts-49ers game after the disrespect the players showed to our flag and our national anthem. I personally will not be attending any NFL games until this disrespect ends."

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WASHINGTON, DC: On October 8, the White House released an outline of President Trump's immigration principles and priorities. Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) issued the following statement in support of the President's agenda:

WASHINGTON, DC: On September 28, the Office of National Drug Control Policy designated Dorchester County, MD as part of the Washington/Baltimore High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). The HIDTA program provides assistance to Federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies operating in areas that are considered critical drug-trafficking regions in the United States. HIDTA currently funds 752 initiatives across the country, including enforcement, intelligence and information-sharing, and drug prevention and treatment.