Our Vets deserve first-rate healthcare that is accessible + convenient. @ChrisVanHollen @SenatorCardin @RepSarbanes @RepKweisiMfume @MayorBMScott @BaltCoExec + I just announced authorization + funding for a new Baltimore VA clinic to deliver exactly that. https://bit.ly/3wTjugx
Great to be at the @NavalAcademy #ClassOf2022 Graduation and Commissioning Ceremony w/ Academy Superintendent Vice Adm. Buck! Today, 1,100 midshipmen who have answered the call to protect our nation will leave as commissioned officers. Extremely proud to as serve as BOV Chairman.
Yesterday #TeamMaryland announced $198+M through the American Rescue Plan for minority-owned, women-owned small businesses across MD. We fought hard for this funding because small businesses drive our local economies + create opportunities for all MDers. https://bit.ly/3GpFDX2
Join me + my Defense @AppropsDems colleagues at 12PM as I ask military leaders about efforts to protect the environment surrounding military installations incl. @USAGAPG in #MD02, integrate alternate fuel sources + mitigate the impact of climate change: https://youtu.be/hTRdYaqtDKw
Latest congressional status symbol? Nearly a dozen Maryland lawmakers banned by Russia. Here are the ones on the list: https://www.baltimoresun.com/politics/bs-md-pol-russia-ban-maryland-20220525-hyyfmsdsujbtne6walk7vexm7a-story.html
In America, going about your life is no longer a safe activity. At 2pm today, I will be asking @SecretService Director Murray for concrete actions NTAC’s Safe Schools Initiative is taking to reduce targeted violence. Watch my hearing w/ @AppropsDems: https://youtu.be/GoEl31xiqU0
We cannot strengthen our national security w/o ensuring our service members are healthy. Today @AppropsDems + I will meet with senior administration + military officials to discuss the mental health + medical readiness of our military. Tune in at 12 PM: https://youtu.be/KLRwUNhiZPs
.@FEMA’s Port Security Grant Program has made a profound impact in #MD02, specifically the @portofbalt. We must continue to bolster cybersecurity at our nation’s ports to ensure our communities’ resiliency. Watch my hearing w/ @AppropsDems + FEMA at 11AM: https://youtu.be/_Pj4-4UwzA4
To my colleagues across the aisle: we’ve had enough of your mere thoughts and prayers. We need action NOW. 2/2
I’m sickened and angry. I’m furious that yet ANOTHER senseless school shooting has left at least 15 families without their loved ones — including 14 precious, innocent children and a dedicated educator — just days after 10 people were murdered in Buffalo. 1/2
