Press Releases
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 […]
July 16, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) grilled Trump’s nominee for Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Brian Christine. Senator Alsobrooks questioned Dr. Christine on previous comments he made on a podcast about his preference for returning to “traditional gender roles” and women doing what they are “supposed” to do – “raising children” and […]
July 15, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Congresswomen Shontel Brown (Ohio-11) and Yvette D. Clarke (N.Y.-09) in announcing her support of the Uterine Fibroid Intervention and Gynecological Health Treatment (U-FIGHT) Act and her intention to introduce a Senate companion bill. This legislation is part of a larger legislative package aimed at advancing uterine health initiatives. […]
July 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, Punchbowl News reported this afternoon that Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Ranking Member and Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, demanded answers from the Trump Administration on its proposal to close the Economic Development Administration (EDA). In a […]
July 9, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC – In case you missed it, the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy PATIENTS Program experienced mass layoffs due to this Administration’s cuts to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The PATIENTS program allows researchers to partner with patients and care providers to answer questions about the best treatment to improve their health and quality of […]
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 […]