Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, Governor Wes Moore, and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Glenn Ivey, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Sarah Elfreth, Johnny Olszewski and April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.), released the following statement on the future of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center: “The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) is the […]
July 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Environment and Public Works Committee, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), co-chaired the Subcommittee hearing: “The Road Ahead: Proposals to Improve America’s Transportation Infrastructure.” Managing Director of Policy and Partnerships at Safe Routes Partnership Marisa Jones, Deputy Director of Planning at […]
July 24, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Governor Andy Beshear (D-Ky.) on his podcast “The Andy Beshear Podcast.” They discussed Trump’s Big “Ugly” Bill, the values that drive their decisions, and Senator Alsobrooks’ secret BBQ recipe. WATCH THE FULL INTERVIEW HERE ###
This legislation will empower Marylanders with more data and tools to fight bias that would lower their homes’ values July 24, 2025 Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and four Senate colleagues in introducing new legislation to address appraisal bias in the home buying and selling processes. Housing […]
July 23, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (all D-Md.) released the following statement on President Donald Trump’s denial of Maryland’s request for a presidential disaster declaration to support the recovery efforts in Allegany and Garrett Counties following the flash flooding that occurred in May: “Marylanders in […]
July 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) introduced the Jordan McNair Student Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act in the Senate. U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (Md.-07) introduced the companion legislation in the United States House of Representatives. This legislation will serve as a lifeline for student athletes and requires […]
July 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the GENIUS Act, of which Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) was an original cosponsor and key negotiator, became law. The GENIUS Act passed the Senate by a vote of 68-30 and the House by a vote of 308-122. “Today is a historic day. For the first time, the U.S. has […]
July 18, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it this week, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) announced the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (U-FIGHT) Act, alongside Congresswoman Shontel Brown (Ohio-11). Senator Alsobrooks met with Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o to discuss how they can work together to get the U-FIGHT Act across the finish line […]
July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) and Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen food and national security. A companion bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives Financial Services Committee and the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously. The Agricultural Risk Review Act permanently adds […]
July 17, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting ‘NO’ on Republicans’ Rescissions Bill. “Republicans have jammed yet another bill through the Senate to make things worse for the American people. “This time, it was defunding public radio and gutting jobs at USAID. Last time, it was slashing Medicaid […]