September 24, 2025  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) introduced S.2912, the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act, to address the rise in deceptive voter suppression practices and intimidation in federal elections. Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.-04) and Congresswoman Terri Sewell (D-Ala.-07) introduced the House companion legislation, H.R. 4894, with 32 House cosponsors.  This bill is cosponsored by Senators Van Hollen (D-Md.), Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Cantwell (D-Wash.), Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Hirono (D-Hawaii), Merkley (D-Ore.), Padilla (D-Calif.), and Schiff (D-Calif.). In response to an increase in misinformation and intimidation surrounding federal elections and continued efforts to undermine fair and free elections, the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act criminalizes knowingly spreading false information about the

This legislation is a direct result of Senator Alsobrooks’ commitment to protecting students with disabilities to ensure safe, equitable learning environments in Maryland and across the country.  September 23, 2025  WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks introduced the Protecting Students with Disabilities Act to ensure that special education programs within the U.S. Department of Education continue, despite this Administration’s drastic cuts to the Department.  This legislation reaffirms the Department’s statutory responsibilities under the landmark  Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and prevents any attempts to weaken enforcement or disrupt critical services for students with disabilities.  This bill is cosponsored by Senators Van Hollen (D-Md.), Kaine (D-Va.), Lujan

September 22, 2025  WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after the Trump Administration and RFK Jr. drew an unproven link between autism and pregnant women’s use of acetaminophen, the active ingredient in one of the world’s most common over-the-counter pain relievers, Kenvue’s Tylenol. “Once again, President Trump and RFK Jr. are abandoning science, spreading conspiracy theories, and betraying American families – especially mothers. For the sake of the American people’s health and future, RFK Jr. must resign or be fired immediately.” ###