Washington, DC ––Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) recently introduced the Student Loan Refinancing Act (HR 5084) alongside Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-4). This bipartisan legislation amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to allow eligible federal borrowers to refinance their federal loans when interest rates are reduced. Post-introduction, Rep. Turner and Rep. Brown made the following statements: “All... Read more »
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee and Co-Chair of the Equality Caucus, alongside Reps. Mike Levin (CA-49), Kathleen M. Rice (NY-04), Anthony Brown (MD-04), and Jackie Speier (CA-14), reintroduced the SERVE (Securing the Rights our Veterans Earned) Act to guarantee and protect VA benefits for LGBTQ+ veterans discharged from th... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) and Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) praised the inclusion of his amendment to direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a plan to establish the Minority Institute for Defense Research in the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendment mirrors the previously introduced BEACON Act, H.R.5107. “Preparing for future threats will... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and 30-year Army veteran, released the following statement applauding the inclusion by a vote of 31-28 on his amendment tackling extremism within the armed services during the House markup of the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act: “The vast majority of men and women who serve in uniform do... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), and Congressman Anthony Brown (D-MD) announced that their District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, which would give the D.C. mayor control over the D.C. National Guard (DCNG), passed early this morning in the House Armed Services... Read more »
“This is a time to reflect on the extraordinary efforts and immense sacrifices of our service members, military families, our allies and Afghan partners. Today, and every day, we thank them for their service and vow to uphold our sacred promise to our veterans.” Read more »
“We must work to ensure the safety of our service members. Tactical vehicle accidents are preventable if we improve training and ensure a culture of safety within the Marines and Army. This program establishing data recorders in tactical vehicles will help alert supervisors of potential lapses in safety, ensure accountability and empower our services to make better decisions when and if another accident occurs. My heart continues to go out to families still grieving the loss of their sons and daughters. We have a responsibility to them to prevent additional tragedies from occurring.” Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Anthony Brown (D-Md.) and Congressman Rob Wittman (R–Va.) introduced the 1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell Safety in Armed Forces Equipment Act of 2021 to establish a pilot program that authorizes the use of data recorders, or “black boxes,” to improve the safety and effectiveness of military tactical vehicles. In 2019, lawmakers requested a study on non-combat deat... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), and Congressman Anthony Brown (D-MD) announced today that their District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, which would give the D.C. mayor control over the D.C. National Guard (DCNG), has been included in the chairman’s mark of the... Read more »
“In Congress, I stand ready to vote to extend the federal eviction moratorium and call on my Republican colleagues to end their opposition and put the needs of American families first." Read more »
