Press Releases
June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted early this morning to prevent investing more than $70 billion more in taxpayer funds for ICE and Border Patrol. She released the following statement: “As gas prices spike, the cost of groceries continues to rise, and millions of Americans lose access to their health care, […]
June 3, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works’ (EPW) Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee, questioned witnesses at an EPW hearing examining the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) proposed budget for fiscal year 2027. In the hearing, Senator Alsobrooks specifically questioned the FHWA Administrator Sean McMaster about expected federal investment for Maryland’s American Legion Bridge. […]
June 3, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined CNBC’s Squawk Box live from the Senate Banking Committee room. Senator Alsobrooks discussed her work fueling innovation, creating economic opportunity, and lowering the cost of health care, housing, and groceries. WATCH FULL INTERVIEW HERE “There are people who expect that I should be offended by wealth — I’m not. […]
June 2, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by Reuters, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks. The 12% excise tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied on any product in the country. By adding as much as $15,000 […]
June 1, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congressman Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. This concurrent resolution honors victims and survivors of gun violence; commends community leaders, law enforcement, public health professionals, community violence […]
May 27, 2026 SILVER SPRING, MD – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman hosted a fireside chat at Leisure World to engage with the Leisure World Community, provide legislative updates, pertinent information, and hear their concerns and questions. The second hour of the event featured a panel with Maryland Secretary of Aging Carmel Roques, Former Governor and Social Security Administrator […]
May 22, 2026 BALTIMORE, MD – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) delivered the commencement address at Coppin State University. See below for a link to her full speech. “Those who try to hold you back, believe me, will not do so because you are unqualified. It’s because they need a head start,” said Senator Alsobrooks. WATCH […]
May 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) spoke at the Democratic Press Conference: Costs, Chaos, and Corruption. “Well, the President has finally done it. We’ve always known that he did not care about the American people and our rising costs, but now he has finally said the quiet part out loud. When questioned about the financial well-being of Americans, he responded, […]
May 19, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting for Senator Kaine’s Iran War Powers Resolution. The resolution was agreed to 50-47. “Finally, on the eighth attempt, the U.S. Senate has voted to advance a war powers resolution to end this costly war of choice. “Gas prices continue to skyrocket, families can’t afford their groceries, and the economy is failing. “This […]
May 19, 2026 After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.’s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. WASHINGTON, DC – RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senator Angela Alsobrooks […]