Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Environment and Climate Change Subcommittee hearing today, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) underscored the health and environmental hazards of industrial pollution, like coal ash, on underserved communities across the country and implored his colleagues to work expeditiously to advance environmental justice initiatives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today voted to advance H.R. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admissions Act, onto the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a House Health Subcommittee hearing today, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) highlighted the urgent need to address the alarming rise in opioid overdoses as the country continues to battle COVID-19.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and the National Capital Region Delegation issued the following statement today after hosting a virtual discussion with representatives from federal employee unions and groups.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today joined the Maryland Congressional Delegation in announcing more than $182 million in federal funding to bolster Maryland’s COVID-19 pandemic response and expand the capacity of laboratories and local health departments to fight infectious diseases.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today joined the Maryland Congressional Delegation in announcing $23,603,387 in federal COVID-19 economic relief funding for airports across the state.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today joined the Maryland Congressional Delegation in announcing $68 million in American Rescue Plan funding to help families keep roofs over their heads and to prevent homelessness throughout Maryland amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) released the following statement in observance of Yom HaShoah.