WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) released the following statement on the passing of Richard Trumka, president of the AFL-CIO: “Workers knew they had a champion in Richard Trumka. He was a giant, the third generation of a long proud line of coal miners, a decent man who was thinking about working men and women every moment of every day. His sudden passing is a tragic loss for... Read more »
“As the department moves forward with initiatives to empower and support every young American who has answered the call, we must stand by them and continue forward progress toward meeting our common creed." Read more »
“The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention must immediately extend the moratorium and take all action possible to protect renters. Additionally, I strongly urge Governor Hogan to expedite the disbursement of federal funding through the American Rescue Plan’s Emergency Rental Assistance program to support Marylanders in need. Our state has the tools right now to support and protect renters. We cannot let them down.” Read more »
"More must be done. We will continue to strongly advocate for additional funding and measures to promote inclusive infrastructure that reconnects neighborhoods and ensures economic opportunity for all.” Read more »
“Our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic calls for new investments in the future of our communities. Cumulatively, this funding will help improve quality of life for residents of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel Counties by supporting critical educational, public health, public safety, and environmental initiatives.” Read more »
A bipartisan group of U.S. senators say they have worked through the sticking points on a major infrastructure package, and the Senate agreed on a procedural vote on Wednesday night to advance to debate on the proposal. That announcement came a week after Republicans blocked a test vote on the deal, with GOP senators opposed to beginning debate before that proposal was fully drafted. Democratic an... Read more »
“We congratulate Del. Erek Barron on his nomination to become the next United States Attorney for the District of Maryland and commend President Biden on this great choice." Read more »
“Del. Barron’s history of public service on behalf of Marylanders, his commitment to promoting good governance, and his work on criminal justice reform will serve him well as he takes on this new responsibility,” Maryland Democratic Reps. Steny Hoyer and Anthony Brown said in a joint statement. Read more »
“It’s unacceptable that despite ordering an Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military, the Department has thus far refused to adopt its full recommendations. There are real consequences when our military justice system fails to protect victims of domestic abuse, child abuse and hate crimes. Lives are shattered and forever changed when this system fails to protect servicemembers like SPC Vanessa Guillén." Read more »
"This issue has been around for a long time," he added. "It's an under-prosecution of sexual assault and an over-prosecution of Black and brown people." Read more »
