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Alsobrooks, Van Hollen Introduce Department of Defense’s Cost of War Act
This legislation will require the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to pay the cost of changing the name of the Department of Defense to the “Department of War” from his travel budget. September 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in Politico‘s Morning Defense, Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen (Both D-Md.) introduced S.2848, the Department of Defense’s Cost of War Act (DoD COW), which if passed will require the costs for the renaming of the Department of Defense to be deducted from the Secretary of Defense’s travel budget. The cost of changing the name from Department of Defense to Department of War in all internal
Alsobrooks and Dr. Monarez Agree: Vaccines are Safe and Effective
Alsobrooks’ line of questioning of Dr. Monarez and Dr. Houry confirms the safety of vaccines and the need for RFK Jr. to resign immediately September 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned fired CDC Director Dr. Susan Monarez and former CDC career employee Dr. Debra Houry. During the hearing, Senator Alsobrooks questioned if RFK Jr. was competent. Dr. Debra Houry responded that she believes RFK Jr. should resign. Senator Alsobrooks also gave Dr. Susan Monarez the opportunity to send a message to parents. Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed vaccines are safe and effective. “I have been building the case since May as
Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.
After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. September 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Another week of RFK Jr.’s reign, another week of bad acts that will harm the American people. Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden will continue to release updated actions taken by RFK Jr. and add these acts to their joint report. “It’s funny that RFK Jr. is so determined to rid the Department of Health and Human Services from corruption and fraud. He needs to look
ABC 7: Maryland Sen. Alsobrooks introduces ‘Tariff Transparency Act’ to aid struggling Americans
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (7News) — Maryland Senator Angela Alsobrooks introduced her first bill, the Tariff Transparency Act, aimed at addressing the financial strain on residents. The legislation will require the United States International Trade Commission to investigate the impact of tariffs and “the threat of these tariffs, on imports from Mexico and Canada.” “Marylanders are struggling to put food on the table and afford the basic necessities as it is. The last thing we need are tariffs that will raise prices,” said Alsobrooks. Imposing tariffs on imports has been a key part of the Trump Administration’s agenda. Read more from ABC 7 here.
The Washington Post: Sen. Angela Alsobrooks takes aim at Trump tariffs with her first bill
Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Maryland) on Tuesday night introduced her first piece of federal legislation since joining Congress this year, the Tariff Transparency Act, a jab at President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico. Read full article here.
CNN: Dem senator: DOGE cuts could disproportionately hurt Maryland
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