Andy Harris

Maryland lawmakers will hold a special session in August to consider a constitutional amendment aimed at shaping future congressional redistricting. The proposal seeks to clarify the state constitution following a 2022 court ruling that invalidated a prior map, with Democrats hoping to solidify an 8-0 congressional delegation. Republicans criticized the move as an attempt to dilute GOP representation.

Maryland lawmakers will hold a special session in August to consider a constitutional amendment related to congressional redistricting, aiming to create a map that could result in an 8-0 Democratic delegation. The effort follows a failed redistricting attempt earlier this year and a 2022 court ruling that impacted the current map, with Republicans criticizing the move as a power grab.

House Republicans are unable to pass key legislation due to internal conflicts, with Speaker Mike Johnson struggling to secure votes to open the floor for debate. A small group of conservatives opposes party priorities, freezing progress on bills including the Pentagon policy measure and Iran war funding.

House GOP hard-liners, including Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, continue threatening to block legislative business to force action on the stalled SAVE America Act. Speaker Mike Johnson attempted to attach the bill to the Pentagon funding measure, but hard-liners argue his efforts remain insufficient. Rep. Andy Harris and others demand stronger commitments on border security votes, creating uncertainty for procedural measures.

House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, aim to resolve internal divisions and advance legislative priorities amid challenges with passing spending bills and veterans' benefits measures. President Donald Trump's social media support for procedural rules and demands for $87.6 billion in Iran war funding complicate efforts, while bipartisan housing legislation faces delays due to disputes over election-related citizenship verification requirements.

Maryland's congressional delegation emphasized the need for affordable housing after President Donald Trump canceled a signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill. Lawmakers, including Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Reps. Kweisi Mfume and Andy Harris, called for the bill's immediate enactment, which Trump refused to sign until Congress passes his proposed SAVE AMERICA ACT.

Andy Harris has won the Republican nomination for the U.S. House in Maryland’s 1st Congressional District. The Associated Press reports this outcome.

The House Freedom Caucus faces leadership changes as prominent members leave, with current chair Andy Harris term-limited. Potential new leaders include Eric Burlison, Andrew Clyde, Brandon Gill, Clay Higgins, and Andy Ogles.

The House Freedom Caucus faces an uncertain future as several prominent members leave Congress, creating a leadership vacuum. New ultraconservative members are emerging as potential successors, while the group grapples with a possible Democratic House majority and a Republican Party evolving beyond President Donald Trump's influence.

Maryland voters face the June 23 primary election with issues involving incorrect mail-in ballots and unresolved redistricting. Key races include Rep. Andy Harris's re-election bid and a Democratic primary for the 1st District. Voters must register by June 2 or use same-day registration at polling locations.

Republicans passed a party-line bill to fund immigration enforcement agencies through 2029, but this action does not reduce the risk of a government shutdown for other agencies. Both parties acknowledge the likelihood of a funding lapse remains unchanged or increased, with concerns over bypassing normal appropriations processes and potential future conflicts over funding priorities.

House Republicans face uncertainty over passing an immigration enforcement bill due to divided member support. They are also planning another party-line bill ahead of midterms, with discussions about incorporating partisan elements into the appropriations process.

Reps Andy Harris, Keith Self, and Sen Rick Scott argue that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) has become a tool for domestic surveillance, violating Fourth Amendment protections. They advocate for reforms to Section 702 before its reauthorization deadline, criticizing the expansion of surveillance powers to include U.S. businesses and organizations.

House GOP leaders are considering delaying a vote on their immigration enforcement bill until after Memorial Day recess, potentially missing President Trump's June 1 deadline. The delay would depend on Senate action and House members' holiday schedules, with Speaker Johnson set to discuss next steps with Trump at the White House.

President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass legislation aimed at easing housing affordability, but House Republicans are balking at the Senate-passed bill and pitching a rival plan. The Senate's 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act has languished in the lower chamber for several months. Trump wants a win ahead of November's midterm elections.

President Donald Trump is pushing Congress to pass a housing affordability bill ahead of the midterm elections, but House Republicans are resisting and proposing their own plan, which may delay the legislation. The Senate-passed bill has languished in the House for months. Trump wants the House to swiftly approve the Senate's legislation.

House Republicans are resisting the Senate's narrow plan to end the record-breaking DHS shutdown, arguing it lacks broader GOP priorities like defense funding and affordability measures. Senate Republicans passed a budget resolution to fund ICE and CBP via reconciliation, but House conservatives oppose the limited scope, threatening the timeline for a full funding agreement.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a conservative GOP revolt over renewing Section 702 of FISA, as some lawmakers demand reforms to warrantless surveillance powers. Key figures like Lauren Boebert and Andy Harris oppose a clean extension, while Trump and administration officials warn of national security risks if the program expires.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a conservative GOP revolt over reauthorizing Section 702 of FISA, with key lawmakers demanding reforms to warrantless surveillance powers. The April 20 deadline looms as tensions rise between Trump-backed clean extensions and demands for guardrails from privacy-focused Republicans.