Harris has represented Maryland’s First Congressional District since 2011 and is the one GOP congressman from the Outdated Line State.
WASHINGTON—Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) has been elected chairman of the Home Freedom Caucus, the conservative group introduced on Sept. 18.
“It’s an honor to serve the Home Freedom Caucus as Chairman,” Harris, 67, mentioned in an announcement posted to social media platform X. “I’ve been on the Freedom Caucus since its starting and as Chairman, I’m going to roll up my sleeves and work to safe our Southern Border, battle Washington’s reckless authorities spending, and combat for our constitutional freedoms within the Home of Representatives.”
Harris has represented Maryland’s First Congressional District since 2011 and is the one GOP congressman from the Outdated Line State.
He succeeds Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), who misplaced his main and stepped down as chairman, despite the fact that he might have served till the subsequent Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2025. Good mentioned final month that he’ll serve the rest of his time period.
Congress is presently searching for to keep away from a authorities shutdown. A measure, often called a unbroken decision (CR), to fund the federal government at present spending ranges via March 30, 2025, is scheduled for a vote on Sept. 18. The measure might fail as a result of inclusion of a provision that might prohibit noncitizens from voting.
Different members object to the CR for fiscal causes.
“Congress has a right away obligation to do two issues: responsibly fund the federal authorities, and make sure the safety of our elections,” Home Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) mentioned in a Sept. 17 social media publish. “As a result of we owe this to our constituents, we are going to transfer ahead on Wednesday with a vote on the 6-month CR with the SAVE Act hooked up. I urge all of my colleagues to do what the overwhelming majority of the folks of this county rightfully demand and deserve—stop non-Americans from voting in American elections.”
Earlier than being elected to Congress, Harris served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1999 to 2011. He was an anesthesiologist and served within the U.S. Navy through the Gulf Warfare.
