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While the rest of the nation seems engrossed by the impeachment trial of President Donald J. Trump, a group of 27 lawmakers – including Democratic Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-4) – wants answers from the administration regarding how the funding for the border wall construction is affecting the military’s ability to protect national security. Read more »

"It's time for Congress to protect Americans from threats against their credit history and the misuse of their personal information," Brown said. Read more »

“Congress reasserting its Constitutional authority in matters of war and peace is long overdue.” Read more »

Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, vice chairman of the committee, and 10 other House members said that U.S. troop withdrawals from Africa would go against the National Defense Strategy aimed at countering Russia and China that Esper has been advocating. Read more »

Led by Rep. Anthony Brown, the vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, 30 members joined in penning the strongly worded letter to Mr. Esper that expressed “continued and deepening concern” over the move. Read more »

The letter is signed by Maryland Rep. Anthony Brown, vice chairman of the House Armed Services Committee; California Rep. Gil Cisneros; Texas Rep. Veronica Escobar; New Jersey Rep. Mikie Sherrill and 27 other Democrats. Read more »

“My hope is that we receive the information back from Secretary Esper, and that the administration carefully consider the impact of what they are proposing and reverse course,” Brown said. Read more »

"We haven’t talked to them yet in detail… frankly, no decisions have been made,” the secretary said. “I’ve talked to members of Congress several times and once we get through the reviews, I will update Congress as well.” Read more »

On Jan. 10, 11 lawmakers wrote Secretary Esper raising concerns about the redeployment of troops from Africa as a, “shortsighted action that both diminishes our overall national security posture and our ability to lead with American values and influence.” The bi-partisan letter was led by Rep. Anthony Brown (D-Md.). Read more »

“Military families are paying the price for President Trump’s ineffective vanity project,” said Congressman Anthony Brown. “In cancelling hundreds of projects across the country, including child care centers in my district, the Trump Administration is failing to live up to the promises we make to our troops and their families. Mexico isn’t paying for this wall, the burden is falling on these brave families.” Read more »