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Alsobrooks Votes NO on Republicans’ Callous Bill
July 1, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after more than 24 hours of voting, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted no on Republicans’ ‘Big, Bad Bill.’ Senator Alsobrooks released the following statement: “Republicans have jammed through a cruel and callous bill that will rip health care and food assistance away from millions of Americans. All so Donald Trump can give massive tax breaks to his billionaire donors. It’s a betrayal of working class Americans who represent the backbone of our country.” Senator Alsobrooks introduced an amendment to prohibit any individual making more than $10 million from receiving tax cuts. Republicans shot it down. Senator Alsobrooks also filed amendments
Alsobrooks Votes YES on War Powers Resolution
June 27, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted yes on Senator Tim Kaine’s (D-Va.) War Powers Resolution. The resolution failed 47-53. “Last week’s dramatic escalation by President Trump put American servicemembers and the American citizenry at risk. What yesterday’s briefing confirmed was that this action, contrary to the President’s bluster, only delayed Iran’s nuclear goals by mere months. As this Administration continues to flail about on the international stage, it is important to remind everyone that by law, only Congress has the power to declare war. Full stop.” ###
ALSOBROOKS STATEMENT ON PRESIDENT TRUMP’S DECISION TO BOMB IRAN
June 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Senator Alsobrooks released the following statement: “We do not want another war in the Middle East. “Too many of our country’s finest have died fighting forever wars. “Let me be clear – Donald Trump’s actions last night were unconstitutional. Only Congress has the power to declare war. “His dramatic escalation has put American servicemembers and the American citizenry at risk. “We have seen over the course of two decades how difficult it is to end a war in the Middle East. “The path to ensuring Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon – an objective we all share
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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