Rep. Andy Harris, M.D.

10/23/2026

Rural America deserves strong infrastructure. That includes Smith Island.

As Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, which funds USDA, I’m proud to support investments like this to improve wastewater services for Eastern Shore families and protect the Chesapeake Bay.

10/21/2026

10/20/2026

I applaud President Trump and Secretary Rollins for announcing $8 billion in relief for American farmers and watermen facing rising fuel costs.

This is welcome news for Maryland’s Eastern Shore, where farmers and watermen are facing higher operating costs.

I’ve also pushed for commercial watermen to have greater access to USDA programs and encourage them to submit their fuel cost information as USDA finalizes this relief program.

Read more about the announcement below.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, applauded President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for announcing $8 billion through US...

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Last week, I visited Salisbury’s City Park Pedestrian Bridge with Mayor Randy Taylor and city officials to discuss the city’s infrastructure needs.

I secured $9.7 million in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development funding bill for drainage improvements, Johnson Pond Dam safety repairs, and upgrades to police, fire training, and public works facilities.

The bill has cleared the House Appropriations Committee and I urge the Senate to do the same.

10/16/2026

Crisfield’s volunteer firefighters put themselves at risk when severe weather leaves residents in need of rescue. A new fire station and emergency shelter will help them respond and give residents a place to shelter during storms.

I secured $1,357,500 in FY26 funding to help design and build this facility, and I enjoyed visiting the department this week with Fire Chief Frankie Pruitt and Mayor Darlene Taylor.

10/16/2026

This week, I joined Mayor Darlene Taylor and city officials for a tour of Crisfield’s wastewater treatment plant.

Replacing aging equipment is a big expense for a small city. That’s why I worked to secure $2.28 million in the FY27 Agriculture Appropriations bill to help Crisfield replace that equipment, keep the plant running reliably, and meet treatment standards.

We got this funding through the House. Now we need the Senate to act so Crisfield can get these upgrades done.

10/16/2026

Yesterday, I visited Lufco in Aberdeen and met with Heather Lufborough and her team. This woman-owned small business develops software and systems that help our military respond to evolving threats.

It was great to meet the people behind this work. I’m proud to have businesses like Lufco contributing to our national defense right here in Maryland’s First District.

10/15/2026

This week, I visited the future site of Delmar’s new fire station. It was great to talk with the volunteer firefighters about their work and how this additional location on the Maryland side of town will help them reach residents faster in an emergency.

I’m proud to have secured $2.25 million for this project in the FY27 House Agriculture Appropriations Bill. I’m urging the Senate to pass this bill so Delmar can get it built.

10/15/2026

This week, I met with Hebron town officials about replacing lead water pipes in the town. Nobody should have to think twice about the water coming out of their faucet.

That’s why I secured $2.55 million for this project in the FY27 House Interior Appropriations Bill. It’s a priority for Hebron residents, and it’s a priority for me.