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ALSOBROOKS, BLUMENTHAL, VAN HOLLEN, AND WALKINSHAW INTRODUCE NEW LEGISLATION TO PROTECT FEDERAL WORKERS’ RIGHT TO APPEAL ILLEGAL AND UNFAIR FIRINGS
The bicameral Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act establishes a private right of action for fired federal employees October 7, 2025 [WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw (D-VA) today announced new legislation aimed at providing timely relief for federal workers who are illegally fired or experience other unjust prohibited personnel practices. The Fair Access to Swift and Timely (FAST) Justice Act provides federal workers with a private right of action if the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), an independent agency that adjudicates employee appeals, does not act within
ALSOBROOKS STATEMENT ON REPUBLICAN SHUTDOWN
Alsobrooks: “Republicans have the keys to the kingdom. They control the White House and have majorities in the Senate and House…Tonight, they shut down the government.” October 1, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after Republicans shut down the federal government: “Republicans have the keys to the kingdom. They control the White House and have majorities in the Senate and House. They have used the power they have to dismantle the government and negatively impact the lives and livelihoods of hardworking Americans. “Tonight, Republicans have used their power to shut down the government. “The American people, including our patriotic
Ahead of Government Shutdown, Alsobrooks, Elfreth Introduce Legislation to Protect Essential Federal Workers
September 30, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – At a press conference yesterday, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-Md.-03) released legislation, the Help FEDS (Federal Employees During a Shutdown) Act, to support federal employees who would be required to work without pay during a government shutdown. This bill is cosponsored by Senators Van Hollen (D-Md.), Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Duckworth (D-Ill.), Kaine (D-Va.), Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Warner (D-Va.). “President Trump, Elon Musk, and Russ Vought have shown us very clearly over the last 9 months that they do not care about our civil servants – the patriotic men and women that work on behalf of
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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