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Congressman Sarbanes is the lead sponsor of the House Democratic Caucus' number one legislative priority – the Freedom to Vote Act, a transformational anti-corruption and clean elections reform package that builds on his previous efforts to pass HR1, the For the People Act. On five separate occasions over three years, the House of Representatives passed various versions of HR1 and ultimately succeeded in putting these issues squarely before the Senate. In 2022, however, the Senate failed to muster the votes necessary to overcome the filibuster and vote on this critical package of reforms.

Congressman Sarbanes has been active and keenly interested in education policy throughout his professional life. Before coming to Congress, he spent seven years at the Maryland State Department of Education, and during his first term in Congress, he served on the Education and Labor Committee. Given these experiences, he understands the important role education programs play in equipping children and young people in our country with the tools for success. Congressman Sarbanes is fighting to provide robust federal resources for our schools, strengthen financial aid and student loan repayment programs and bolster career and technical education programs to ensure that every student can learn, grow and achieve their educational goals.

Congressman Sarbanes shares the same passion for the environment as the people of Maryland’s Third Congressional District, who have a strong history of environmental advocacy for, and stewardship of, the Chesapeake Bay.

As the Vice Chair of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Health, Congressman Sarbanes is a strong advocate for reforming our nation’s health care system to ensure all individuals can access high-quality, comprehensive and affordable health care services. He is also committed to strengthening our public health infrastructure, supporting the health care workforce and investing in lifesaving biomedical research.

Congressman Sarbanes believes that a strong economy is one in which all individuals have the opportunity to succeed and make a better life for themselves and their families. He supports policies that foster job creation, improve pay and benefits, build stronger communities and secure America’s role as a global economic leader. He continues to fight for a stronger, more prosperous future for all Americans.

Our seniors make enormous contributions to our civic life and the success and prosperity of our nation. That’s why Congressman Sarbanes is working to ensure that seniors are treated with respect, receive the health care and retirement benefits they have earned and continue to have meaningful opportunities to contribute to the workforce and our communities.

America's veterans have made every sacrifice to protect our country. Although we can never fully repay the debt we owe them, Congressman Sarbanes believes it is our duty as a nation to fulfill our commitments to them. Congressman Sarbanes has worked to streamline the benefits process, ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care system is delivering services in a timely and efficient way, and help our returning veterans secure higher education and gainful employment.