Press Releases
On Sunday, April 12, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney invites Montgomery County residents and surrounding communities to prioritize their health and well-being at a Community Wellness & Resource Fair at Montgomery College in Germantown.
Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released the following statement after federal officials indicated they are reconsidering the scope of a proposed immigration detention warehouse in Washington County:
This week, Rep. April McClain Delaney—Maryland’s only member of the House Agriculture Committee—joined 17 fellow Democratic Members of the Committee in urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to take immediate action to stabilize fertilizer prices. These disruptions stem from President Trump’s war with Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
WASHINGTON, DC–Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) released the following statement:
“Last night, House Republicans again failed to do right by the American people. My constituents have endured significant interruptions due to the DHS shutdown. This is especially true for the many federal workers in Maryland, including our dedicated TSA, Coast Guard, and FEMA personnel, who have worked without pay for the past 42 days.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) introduced a slate of bipartisan bills aimed at lowering costs in rural America and expanding access to reliable broadband. These bills, co-led by Rep. Bresnahan (PA-08), would strengthen several U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) programs and better connect rural communities with high-speed broadband and other essential utilities.
WASHINGTON, DC–Last week, Rep. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) co-led new legislation Guaranteeing and Upholding Americans’ Right to Decide Responsible AI Laws and Standards (GUARDRAILS) Act. This bill would repeal President Trump’s executive order entitled “Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence,” which is designed to establish a moratorium on state-level artificial intelligence policies.
HAGERSTOWN, MD — Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and Governor Wes Moore convened a roundtable with twenty faith leaders, nonprofit organizations, and local business representatives in Washington County to discuss concerns about the Trump Administration’s purchase and planned development of a 1,500-bed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention warehouse near Williamsport.
WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) sent a letter pressing the Trump Administration to address concerns about the status and future of a laboratory at Fort Detrick that is the nation’s first line of defense for biodefense and preparedness research, which helps protects Americans from emerging infectious diseases.
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Today, Reps. April McClain Delaney (MD-06) and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) introduced two bills aimed at strategically investing in the agricultural conservation workforce. Their legislation aims to expand opportunities for students and support programs that prepare the next generation of professionals in these critical fields.
ANNAPOLIS, MD–Today, the Office of Congresswoman April McClain Delaney testified before the Maryland House of Delegates to express opposition to ICE’s planned detention warehouse near Williamsport, Maryland. The testimony was delivered at the invitation of Maryland Delegate Matt Schindler, who has introduced legislation in the statehouse’s Judiciary Committee that complements the Congresswoman’s federal bill.