Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Jackie Speier (CA-14), Mikie Sherril (NJ-11) and Anthony Brown (MD-04) led 21 colleagues in a letter to Speaker Pelosi, Minority Leader McCarthy, the Committee on Homeland Security and the Committee on the Judiciary calling for the creation of an independent, bipartisan commission to investigate the federal government’s failure to appropriately respond to an... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) released the following statement after a meeting between House Democrats and Department of Defense Secretary-designate Lloyd Austin on his commitments to the civilian control of the military: “President-elect Joe Biden has rightly put his faith in Gen. Lloyd Austin’s character, leadership and experience. Today’s discussion with Members of Con... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) released the following statement praising President-elect Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus rescue package: “President-elect Joe Biden has introduced a clear-eyed start to our efforts rebuilding this country. As infections surge and deaths continue to rise, this plan prioritizes the health of Americans with a sizable investment in our vac... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) released the following statement in support of the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump for his role inciting an insurrection to overturn the results of a free and fair election: “A week ago, Americans and this chamber lived through one of our darkest days. The Commander in Chief incited a mob of insurrectionists to overturn the results o... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Congressman Anthony Brown (D-MD) today introduced legislation that would impose $1,000 fines on any Member of Congress refusing to wear a mask on Capitol Grounds during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more »
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced that the Maryland Department of Health will receive $402,607,440 in federal funding to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution, contact tracing, and testing capacity. “Support is on the... Read more »
“It is incumbent on all stakeholders to guarantee that the events that unfolded on January 6 are a singular mistake in our nation’s history and not a forewarning of a more significant tragedy. It is imperative that you take every measure to ensure the expression of our democracy at the Inauguration is not jeopardized as well.” Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), a 30-year Army veteran, released the following statement regarding today’s Congressional vote to affirm President-elect Biden’s electoral college victory: “As a servicemember, I swore an oath to protect and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic. That same oath stays with me in the halls of Congress. I am dismayed ... Read more »