Rep. John Sarbanes
@RepSarbanes
Representing Maryland’s Third District.
Author of #HR1. Cleaning up corruption #ForThePeople.
Chair: @House_DRTF.
Member: @EnergyCommerce & @OversightDems
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https://sarbanes.house.gov 29-08-2011 18:44:47
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During Down Syndrome Awareness Month, we celebrate individuals with Down Syndrome and their important roles in our Maryland communities. I enjoyed this weekend’s Down Syndrome Association of Maryland Step Up for Down Syndrome Walk and I will continue to work toward a more just, inclusive society.
You can read my piece with Rep. John Sarbanes in the The New York Times explaining how small-dollar donations can encourage more people to engage in the political town square and force politicians to be more responsive to a broad electorate.
Last week, I held a Veterans Benefits Workshop to help Maryland Veterans access the benefits and care they deserve. I enjoyed talking with Veterans about how my office and other organizations stand ready to help them. Read more in my #SarbanesStandard :
sarbanes.house.gov/media-center/s…
.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation today announced the first Chesapeake WILD grant awards for local groups working to protect habitats across the watershed.
As the authors of the bill creating these grants, Rep. Bobby Scott, Rep. Rob Wittman and I applaud this critical step.
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If you’re a nonprofit or government worker, don’t miss your chance to benefit from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) waiver. You only need to fill out Federal Student Aid’s Help Tool and complete the steps for one PSLF eligible employer by October 31 to apply: studentaid.gov/pslf/
I joined CAC of Howard Co to visit the Bauder Education Center, which provides quality education to young Marylanders and delivers wrap-around services to their families. I proudly support robust investments in Head Start programs to ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed.
I visited the CAC of Howard Co Howard County Food Bank to better understand the challenges in meeting the increased need for food assistance due to COVID-19 and rising prices. To support their work, I remain a strong advocate for boosting food security and nutrition assistance programs.
Selecting Prince George’s County as the next home for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters honors President Biden’ equity goals and will economically integrate one of the communities we too often leave behind.
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With funding from Maryland Department of Health, HCPSS is expanding its services at School-Based Health Centers to meet student's health needs. I applaud this great partnership between Howard County Gov't, HCPSS and CMPracticeMD, which is leading the way in delivering primary care for our students.