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"Historically Black Colleges and Universities serve not only as vehicles to advance social equity but also address the deep-rooted institutionalized gaps in society for Black and minority communities." Read more »

“Today, six justices on the Supreme Court decided to strip away a long-established constitutional right and Americans’ ability to make their own health care decisions. Overturning Roe v. Wade jeopardizes the health of millions of Americans across the country, particularly Black, Latina, indigenous, and underserved women." Read more »

"This legislation is another step forward in our efforts to honor the victims of gun violence with action. We must continue pushing for greater reform to end gun violence once and for all.” Read more »

“This by no means should stop our efforts to get guns off our streets and make our communities safer. We need to continue passing strong gun laws at every level – federal, state and local. We need to continue marching for change. And holding leaders accountable when they make decisions that put the lives of Americans in jeopardy. This decision is a setback, but we have to keep fighting to change our country for the better." Read more »

Congressman Brown’s amendment would require the Military Justice Review Panel to develop recommendations specifying appropriate sentencing ranges for offenses involving the use and possession of marijuana. Read more »

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Anthony Brown (all D-Md.) released the following statement announcing the General Services Administration’s finding that the two Maryland sites proposed for the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters remain viable options for the new consolidated campus: “Today’s GSA finding that th... Read more »

"We remain confident that the Maryland sites at Greenbelt and Landover offer the best location for the FBI headquarters and look forward to GSA making a site selection this fall." Read more »

"Our democracy remains in jeopardy and Congress must act to ensure the very foundations of our democracy remain strong. This evening is the start of ensuring full accountability.” Read more »

A fourth grader who survived the Uvalde, Texas, school shooting where 19 students and two teachers were murdered told lawmakers Wednesday that she is afraid to go back to school. “I don’t want it to happen again,” 11-year-old Miah Cerrillo said in a pre-recorded video shown to members of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, as Congress debates whether to enact new gun control legislat... Read more »

The House on Wednesday passed a series of new gun measures, including a measure to raise the minimum age to buy semi-automatic rifles from 18 to 21. Maryland Congressman Anthony G. Brown praised the House passage of his legislation to increase the age to purchase semi-automatic weapons. “These weapons have no place in our neighborhoods, let alone, in the hands of an 18-year-old," Brown said. The t... Read more »