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June 13, 2023

WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Congressman John Sarbanes (Md.-3), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Steny Hoyer 

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May 31, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting to uphold the creditworthiness of the United States and avert a devastating default on the national debt: 
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May 26, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, today issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, which severely weakens the landmark Clean Water Act and exposes wetlands across the country to pollution without penalty.
Issues:Environment
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May 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced a package of critical health care bills, including bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressmen John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and John Joyce (R-Pa.) to lower costs for the Medicare program and its beneficiaries.
Issues:Health Care
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May 24, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) today forcefully opposed legislation to dismantle President Biden’s student loan debt relief program, repeal the student loan payment pause and cause confusion for public servants who have earned loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Issues:Education
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May 17, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes and Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) applauded the Biden Administration’s launch of a new workforce hub in Baltimore to train workers to step into good-paying jobs and build out our region’s skilled workforce as its clean energy and infrastructure industries grow.
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May 17, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sarbanes (D-Md.) today applauded the Health Subcommittee for advancing legislation to protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans and promote transparency and accountability across the health care system, including his bipartisan bill with Congressman John Joyce (R-Pa.) to reduce costs for the Medicare program and pass along savings to its beneficiaries.
Issues:Health Care
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May 17, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes joined Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) in announcing $24,671,056 to help six Maryland-based community financial institutions spur economic growth and create job opportunities.
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May 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Sarbanes (D-Md.) today called for leveraging the lessons learned and systems created during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve communication and coordination among all public health agencies, state and local providers, and the public.
Issues:Health Care