WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Alliance of Wound Care Stakeholders, Bethesda, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing concerns regarding the Section 232 national security investigation into the importation of medical devices. The organization, which represents a broad coalition of wound care specialists and providers, aims to address the potential negative implications that tariffs or quotas on medical imports may pose to public health and patien  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. * After releasing a 54-page report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. October 23, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC - Despite the Republican shutdown, RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Andy Harris Blasts Maryland Delegation for Keeping the Government Closed Amid Potential EBT Delays * WASHINGTON D.C. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D., is calling out the entire Maryland Democrat delegation for voting to keep the government closed, even as thousands of Maryland families face potential delays in receiving SNAP and EBT benefits. During his recent Telephone Town Hall, Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Andy Harris, R-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Andy Harris Calls Out Maryland Democrats for Blaming House Republicans Over Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON D.C. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), criticized Maryland Democrats for blaming President Trump and House Republicans for the ongoing government shutdown, even as every member of Maryland's Democrat delegation voted against reopening the government. Statement from Congressm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Hellenic Cables Americas, Baltimore, Maryland, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the ongoing Section 232 national security investigation into the imports of robotics and industrial machinery. The company emphasizes the critical intersection of U.S. trade policy and the domestic high-voltage cable manufacturing industry, highlighting how proposed tariffs could impact their operations and the broader energy infrastructure. In it  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer, Pocan, Bishop, Ivey Demand Accountability for Trump's Demolition of White House East Wing * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Congressmen Sanford Bishop (GA-02), Mark Pocan (WI-02), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) sent a letter to the Trump Administration demanding answe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Human Biosciences Inc., Gaithersburg, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security detailing concerns about the impact of Chinese imports on the American market for collagen-based wound-care products. The letter, filed on October 16, 2025, is in response to a Section 232 investigation into whether the influx of personal protective equipment (PPE) and medical consumables jeopardizes national security.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Maryland Tech Council, Rockville, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce advocating against the imposition of tariffs on medical consumables and devices in light of the department's Section 232 investigation. The council, representing over 850 members across the state, underscored the potential detrimental effects such tariffs could have on Maryland's robust life sciences sector. With the state being a leading center for the biomedica  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 24 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Statewide Guidance on Value-Added Agriculture and Agritourism Now Available The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the publication of the Statewide Guidance and Analysis Document for Value-Added Agriculture and Agritourism. A product of collaboration across multiple State Agencies and local engagement, this comprehensive publication aims to establish a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Urges Chairman Jordan to Accept Former Special Counsel Jack Smith's Offer to Testify Publicly Before Congress Closed-Door Testimony Would Deprive the American People of the Transparency They Deserve Regarding Investigations into Trump's Criminal Wrongdo * Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the H  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2025: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Garcia Launch Investigation Into Trump's "Blatantly Illegal" Plan to Steal $230 Million from U.S. Taxpayers Top Committee Democrats Demand the President and the White House Turn Over Administrative Claims, Internal Communications, Documents, Legal Analysis on Taxpayer Shakedown * Today, Rep. Jamie Rask  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Bill to Pay Federal Workers Republicans instead opt for legislation that allows Trump to cherry-pick which federal workers get paid * Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) spoke on the Senate Floor advocating for Republicans to pass her and Senator Van Hollen's True Shutdown Fairness Act, which would pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as wel  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans Reject Bill to Pay Federal Workers, Military, Contractors During GOP Shutdown * VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate pushing for passage of the True Shutdown Fairness Act, legislation he introduced alongside Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) and a number of colleag  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio told the press at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, on Oct. 22, 2025, that he was traveling to the Middle East, connecting with the President in Qatar before heading to Israel. The purpose of the trip is to support the successful implementation of the President's Comprehensive Plan to End the Conflict in Gaza. During his visit, the secretary will assess the Civilian-Military Coordination Center and ensure proper State Department personnel are i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) led over 20 Senators in introducing legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current Republican-led shutdown. The Senators' l  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- W. L. Gore & Associates Inc., Newark, Delaware, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding its Section 232 investigation into imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and various medical devices. In the letter, the organization expressed concerns that proposed tariffs on medical technologies, particularly parts and components for devices manufactured in the United States, could pose serious risks to the American  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Pay All Federal Employees, Servicemembers, & Contractors During Shutdown * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner joined over 20 Senators in introducing the True Shutdown Fairness Act, legislation to pay all federal employees - both those excepted and furloughed - as well as our servicemembers and federal contractors during the current Republican-led  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Western Maryland Flood Survivors Left Without Federal Disaster Aid After Trump Administration Denies Appeal * ANNAPOLIS, MD The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) informed the State of Maryland late last night that the state's appeal for a Major Disaster Declaration for the May 2025 flooding that occurred in Allegany and Garrett Counties has been officially denied. For the Western   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The Wood Industry Association (WIA), Forest Hill, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the ongoing Section 232 investigation into the national security implications of importing robotics and industrial machinery. In its letter, WIA expressed the needs and concerns of its members, who are facing increasing automation demands in their operations. WIA represents both domestic manufacturers and international importers of  more