Major Richard Star Act would provide combat-injured veterans with full earned disability compensation and retirement pay May 21, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Angela Alsobrooks (Both D-Md.) joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee Ranking Member Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho), to reintroduce S. 1032, the Major Richard Star Act. This bipartisan legislation would provide combat-injured veteran retirees their full benefits. “We owe our veterans a debt we can never fully repay – but we can ensure they receive the support they deserve when they return home. That’s why it’s unacceptable that our combat-injured veterans are not guaranteed to receive

May 20, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Republicans rejected Senator Angela Alsobrooks’ (D-Md.) Resolution of Disapproval of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Senator Alsobrooks took to the Senate Floor tonight to ask for Unanimous Consent and urge her Republican colleagues to take action against the dangerous actions of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Her resolution states that the Senate and the American people have no confidence in Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  “The eyes of the world are on us. Most look to us to lead. Some look for us to stumble. But they’re watching to see what we do. Having Secretary Kennedy as the face

May 20, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced the Bipartisan Access to Small Business Investor Capital Act, which would support small- and middle-market businesses by making it easier for business development companies to attract capital.   “I am so proud to work with Senator McCormick on this bipartisan legislation that will make it easier for Maryland businesses to thrive and grow. For too long, community businesses have been trapped by red tape and unable to access the capital and support they need. Our bill ensures an easier flow of capital to small- and medium-sized companies, so more