Dear Friend,

I wanted to provide a brief update on the work I am doing to represent my district and to advance commonsense policies in Congress.

Key Legislation This Week:

H.R. 77: Midnight Rules Relief Act - PASSED

During the "midnight hour" of a President's term, there is an increase in regulatory changes. Under the Biden-Harris Administration, federal agencies ran rampant, expanding their authority by assuming the powers of the legislative and judicial branches in addition to their executive powers. The Midnight Rules Relief Act allows Congress to consider joint resolutions which disapprove of more than one regulation at once during the last 60 legislative days of a President's final year in office. The Midnight Rules Relief Act will increase the oversight efficiency of Congress.

H.R. 35: Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act - PASSED

On December 7, 2022, Border Patrol Agent Raul Gonzalez, Jr., was killed in the line of duty while attempting to capture illegal immigrants who fled from his pursuit in Texas. This bill creates a new criminal penalty which will restrict any illegal immigrants who intentionally flee border patrol or federal law enforcement. Congress is continuing to crack down on illegal immigrants who threaten the lives of American citizens.

Grow, Heal, Invest: Inside the Agriculture Appropriations Bill

Recently, I sat down with the House Appropriations Interior and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Mike Simpson (R-ID) for the newest installment of Appropriations 101. The dialogue unpacks common misconceptions about mandatory versus discretionary spending while exploring my vision for integrating modern-day innovation in Agriculture.

Full Discussion: HERE

District Updates

Public Comment Hearing on Deal Island Solar Project Proposed for Somerset County:

Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Econox Renewables, Inc. to construct a 2.04 MW solar generating facility in Somerset County.

The virtual hearing will take place on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. before Public Utility Law Judge Kristin Case Lawrence.

For more information, click: HERE

Public Comment Hearing on Solar Project Proposed for Kent County:

Local residents and other interested members of the public are again invited to comment on a proposal to construct a solar generating facility in Kent County. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 7 p.m. at Galena Elementary School, 114 S. Main Street.

Full Press Release: HERE

White House Tours Opening February 25th:

First Lady Melania Trump announced that the White House will officially open for public tours on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Tours are self-guided, typically last 45 minutes, and will generally be available from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday through Thursday as well as 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday through Saturday (excluding Federal holidays or unless otherwise noted).

When possible, public tour hours will be extended based on the official White House schedule. Requests may be submitted up to three months in advance. Tours are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis.

To schedule a White House tour, visit our website HERE.

Roundtable on the Avian Flu:

This week I held an Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee roundtable to discuss the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) response to the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI). Members of the Subcommittee had the opportunity to ask USDA officials questions regarding a number of issues including prevention and indemnification.

Our office heard concerns from poultry farmers struggling to implement new audit requirements that were rushed into place by the previous administration. Officials from the USDA, including the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), assured us that they have addressed the issues. I will continue to stay on top of this issue to make sure the needs of our poultry farmers are being addressed.

In The News

President Trump was elected with a mandate to close the Southern Border, stop the flood of illegal aliens, begin repatriations of those here illegally, and restore accountability to our government. On Thursday, I joined Fox and Friends First to discuss the upcoming budget negotiations intended to help President Trump deliver his promises to the American people

Full Interview: HERE

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How We Can Help

If you have ever had any issue with a Federal agency, like the IRS, the VA, Social Security, Medicare, or passports, please don’t hesitate to contact my office. My office teams are ready to assist you. If you are interested in purchasing a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol, for a special person or special occasion, please visit my website or call my office at 202-225-5311. Below are links to services my office offers and we hope to hear from you.

Sincerely,

Andy Harris, M.D.
Member of Congress

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