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SARBANES COMMENDS ADMINISTRATION'S DECISION TO PROHIBIT DRILLING NEAR CHESAPEAKE BAY (12/1/2010)

Washington, DC – President Obama and Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced a new 5-year plan for oil and natural gas drilling today that will not permit drilling in a Virginia parcel located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.

SARBANES AND SEBELIUS ANNOUNCE NEXT APPLICATION CYCLE FOR NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE CORPS (11/22/2010)

Baltimore, MD – Earlier today Congressman John Sarbanes along with Senator Barbara A. Mikulski and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Mary Wakefield, Health Resources and Services Administration Administrator at Total Health Care to announce the opening of the next application cycle for the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) program. The NHSC, through scholarship and loan repayment programs, helps Health Professional Shortage Areas in the U.S. get medical, dental and mental health providers to meet their tremendous need for health care.

SARBANES TELEWORK ENHANCEMENT ACT PASSES THE HOUSE (11/18/2010)

Washington, D.C. – Today, in a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives approved Congressman John Sarbanes’ Telework Enhancement Act of 2010. This bill will expand telework opportunities for most federal workers, allowing employees to perform their duties and responsibilities from home or another off-site location.

SARBANES ANNOUNCES HHS GRANTS TO EXPAND AND INCREASE PRIMARY CARE WORKFORCE (9/28/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced $320 million in grants under the new health care reform law to strengthen and expand the health care workforce. Of those grants, $253 million will go to improve and expand the primary care workforce, including $3.9 million for the State of Maryland. Additionally, $67 million will go to help prepare low-income people with the education and training necessary to enter and advance in careers in the health care sector.

Sarbanes Honored During MADD 30th Anniversary Rally on Capitol Hill (9/23/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes was presented with a Congressional Excellence Award by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) for his outstanding contributions toward the organization’s Campaign to Eliminate Drunk Driving.

Sarbanes Supports Bill to Give Small Business Owners Access To Capital (9/23/2010)

Small Business to Get a Boost From New Lending Programs

Washington, DC - Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted to spur economic growth and create 500,000 new jobs by encouraging the development of American small businesses.

MIKULSKI, O’MALLEY, TEAM MARYLAND ANNOUNCE MAJOR STEP FORWARD IN EXPANDING BROADBAND ACCESS TO MARYLANDERS (9/17/2010)

More than $115 million in competitive stimulus funding to add more than 1,200 miles of high-speed Internet cable and bring new jobs to the state

RECOVERY FUNDS INCREASE PRIMARY CARE WORKFORCE TRAINING (9/17/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded $130 million in grants to strengthen and expand the health professions workforce. The grants include $88.7 million in funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Maryland will receive over $1 million in State Health Professional Grants which can be used for equipment, training programs for health care professionals and student loan repayment programs.

Sarbanes Announces Annapolis Company Awarded Recovery Act Contract to Rebuild Historic Monument (8/20/2010)

Corman Construction Inc., an Annapolis based company, was awarded a $30.7 million American Recovery and Reinvestment Act construction contract from the National Park Service to rebuild the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.

Sarbanes Votes to Save Jobs for Maryland Teachers and Help Marylanders Keep Their Health Care (8/10/2010)

Maryland Will Receive More Than $450 Million for Education and Medicaid Assistance

Sarbanes’ Votes to Hold Oil Company CEOs Accountable (7/30/2010)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted for the Consolidated Land, Energy and Aquatic Resources (CLEAR) Act (H.R. 3534) when it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 209 to 193.

SARBANES VOTES TO PROVIDE VETERANS BENEFITS, SUPPORT BRAC INFRASTRUCTURE AT FORT MEADE (7/29/2010)

Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman John Sarbanes voted for the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for fiscal year 2011 (H.R. 5822). This legislation provides vital funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs and construction of facilities on military installations, including Fort George G. Meade. H.R. 5822 makes important investments in veteran healthcare, mental health services, programs to combat veteran homelessness, upgrades to veteran health care facilities and provides funding to implement the influx of workers coming to Fort Meade due to the 2005 Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) recommendations.

SARBANES HELPS SECURE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR AMERICANS WHO EARNED THEM (7/22/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted to extend unemployment benefits for millions of Americans who lost their jobs during the economic downturn through no fault of their own.

SARBANES URGES PASSAGE OF CRITICAL UNEMPLOYMENT LEGISLATION (7/20/2010)

Congressman John Sarbanes is urging Republicans lawmakers to stop obstructing passage of an unemployment insurance benefit extension for Americans who lost their jobs through no fault of their own during the economic downturn

SARBANES TELEWORK IMPROVEMENTS ACT PASSES THE HOUSE (7/14/2010)

Congressman Sarbanes Authored Legislation to Expand Access to Telework and Ensure Accountability

SARBANES HOLDS SMALL BUSINESS FAIR (7/1/2010)

Congressman Sarbanes invites small business owners to join him...

SARBANES ANNOUNCES $1.9 MILLION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN MARYLAND (6/28/2010)

Washington, D.C. – Friday, the Department of Labor (DOL) released $75 million in Recovery Act funds for On-the-Job Training National Emergency Grants.

Sarbanes Announces $1.9 Million for Employment and Training Opportunities in Maryland

CONGRESSMAN SARBANES ATTENDS LAUNCH OF PRESIDENT'S COUNCIL ON FITNESS, SPORTS AND NUTRITION (6/23/2010)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes joined Mrs. Obama today at Bell Multicultural High School to launch the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports and Nutrition, an advisory committee of volunteer citizens who will work to increase physical activity, fitness and sports in America.

MEDIA ADVISORY (6/18/2010)

Leading Maryland manufacturers will participate in the Next Generation Manufacturing: Your Ticket to Global Competiveness Forum to learn about available public-private resources and programs to help companies compete.

SARBANES SUPPORTS BILL TO GIVE SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ACCESS TO CAPITAL (6/17/2010)

Small Business to Get a Boost From New Lending Programs

Washington, DC - Congressman John Sarbanes voted today to pass the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010 (H.R. 5297) which the House passed by a vote of 241 to 182. This bill will provide access to capital for small business owners and offer incentives to help small businesses grow, hire and fuel the economy.

CONGRESSMAN SARBANES' STATEMENT ON THE GAZA FLOTILLA INCIDENT (6/4/2010)

As more facts emerge about the flotilla incident, it appears that delivering humanitarian aid to the residents of Gaza was not the primary objective of those piloting the Mavi Marmara vessel; if so, that could have been done by cooperating with Israeli officials in a process that would achieve delivery of the vessel's cargo after inspection for weapons. Instead, we are left to conclude that the persistence of the Mavi Marmara in seeking to breach the blockade was intended to provoke a clash with Israeli Defense Forces. That in fact occurred and things went terribly awry, resulting in the tragic loss of nine lives.  

SARBANES COMMENDS PRESIDENT'S DECISION TO CANCEL VIRGINIA OFFSHORE DRILLING (5/27/2010)

Washington, DC – “I commend President Obama’s decision to cancel the Virginia offshore drilling lease sale. As the tragedy in the Gulf of Mexico has vividly demonstrated, oil and gas drilling is a dangerous business and I have serious concerns about offshore drilling so close to the Chesapeake Bay,” said Congressman Sarbanes. “President Obama and Secretary Salazar have said that the Chesapeake Bay is a national treasure that should be preserved and protected. I agree with that statement and believe that the potential consequences of drilling near the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay outweigh the potential benefits. The untold damage being done to marine ecosystems, fishing and tourism industries, and the Gulf economy would wreak havoc on our region if a similar disaster occurred off the coast of Virginia.”

SARBANES AMENDMENT WOULD FUND TECHNOLOGY TO END DRUNK DRIVING (5/26/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, during consideration of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act, the Energy and Commerce Committee accepted an amendment offered by Congressman John Sarbanes to fund the research and development of vehicle technologies to end drunk driving

HOUSE REPUBLICANS BLOCK TELEWORK BILL THAT WOULD SAVE THE GOVERNMENT MONEY (5/7/2010)

Telework saved $30 million every day the government was closed during this year’s snowstorm

SARBANES VOTES FOR LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO HELP WOUNDED & WOMEN VETERANS (4/21/2010)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted for the Caregivers and Veterans Omnibus Health Services Act (S. 1963) which passed the House by a vote of 419 to 0. It will now be sent to the President to be signed into law.

ON TAX DAY, CONGRESSMAN SARBANES HIGHLIGHTS TAX CUTS (4/15/2010)

Washington, DC - Today, Marylanders are benefiting from 25 different tax cuts that were included in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – part of the more than $800 billion in tax cuts that this Congress passed since last year to reduce federal tax liability for working families and small business owners. The Recovery Act cut taxes for 95 percent of working families and provided significant relief to small businesses that were hit hard by the recession.

HOUSE OVERSIGHT COMITTEE APPROVES SARBANES' TELEWORK IMPROVEMENTS ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY (4/14/2010)

Washington, D.C. – Today, in a bipartisan vote, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform approved Congressman John Sarbanes’ Telework Improvements Act of 2009. This act will expand telework opportunities for all federal workers, allowing employees to perform their duties and responsibilities from home or another work site removed from their regular place of employment.

DEFENSE INFORMATION SYSTEMS AGENCY TO HOLD CAREER EXPO (4/6/2010)

DISA and the JTF-GNO will host a Career Expo April 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the McGill Training Center on Ft. Meade, Md.

U.S. CENSUS BUREAU NOW HIRING (4/5/2010)

The U.S. Census Bureau is nowing hiring full-time, part-time, retirees, students - all are welcome to apply.

SARBANES' TELEWORK IMPROVEMENTS ACT TO EXPAND ACCESS AND ENSURE ACCOUNTABILITY (4/1/2010)

Washington, D.C. – President Obama endorsed expanded Federal Government Telework yesterday as part of a Forum on Workplace Flexibility hosted by the White House Council on Women and Girls.

SARBANES SUPPORTS EXPANSION of STUDENT AID PROGRAMS (3/30/2010)

Washington, DC - Today, President Obama signed the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act that will expand educational opportunities for America’s students and families nationwide.

OVERSIGHT AND GOVERNMENT REFORM SUBCOMMITTEE APPROVES SARBANES’ TELEWORK IMPROVEMENTS ACT (3/26/2010)

Washington, D.C. – In a unanimous, bipartisan vote, the House Subcommittee with jurisdiction over Federal Workforce issues approved Congressman John P. Sarbanes’ Telework Improvements Act of 2009.

HOUSE PASSES HEALTH CARE LEGISLATION (3/22/2010)

Washington, DC - Today, the House of Representatives passed comprehensive health care reform legislation. I voted in favor of this legislation because I believe it is a crucial step in our effort to reduce the cost of health care for families and small businesses, as well as provide access for those who currently do not have insurance.

SARBANES VOTES TO MAKE COLLEGE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL AMERICANS (3/22/2010)

Washington, DC - Today, the House passed a student aid bill that will help both students and parents get the resources they need to pay for college while also saving taxpayers $61 billion.

SARBANES APPLAUDS 2010 BONDS TO BUILD SCHOOLS AND CREATE JOBS (3/17/2010)

Washington, DC - Today, the U.S. Department of Treasury and the Department of Education announced the release of $11 billion in qualified school construction bonds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.

MONEY POWER DAY (3/12/2010)

MONEY POWER DAY ’10 - “Boost Your Financial Well-Being” is hosted by the Baltimore CASH (Creating Assets, Savings and Hope) Campaign and its partners as a free financially focused community event designed to provide access to high-quality financial services and education for adults and children alike:

CONGRESSMAN SARBANES WELCOME GREECE'S ACCEPTANCE INTO THE VISA WAIVER PROGRAM (3/9/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes welcomed the designation of Greece as a visa waiver country. As a result of this designation, Greek citizens will be permitted to travel to the United States for up to 90 days without obtaining a visa. Greece joins the 35 nations already participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) established in 1986 to help eliminate unnecessary barriers to travel. In accordance with the VWP designation process, the Department of Homeland Security determined that Greece complies with key security and information- sharing requirements.

CONGRESSMAN SARBANES VOTES TO PUT AMERICANS BACK TO WORK (3/4/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2847, the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, which will offer employers new incentives to put Americans to work. The HIRE Act also extends existing tax incentives to help small businesses owners invest in their businesses.

SARBANES HONORED FOR ADVANCING ENERGY EFFICIENT BUILDINGS (2/24/2010)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes was honored by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) in its Top 10 List of legislation that is helping to advance green building and the economic activity and jobs that come with it. Congressman Sarbanes was included in the list as author of H.R. 4155, the Property Assessed Clean Energy Tax Benefits Act of 2009.

RECOVERY ACT FUNDS TRAIN BALTIMORE WORKERS FOR HEALTH CARE JOBS OF THE FUTURE (2/12/2010)

Washington, DC – Today Labor Secretary Hilda Solis announced a total of more than $225 million in job training grants authorized by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which will train workers for health care jobs of the future. The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC) and their School of Health Professions (SHP) division will receive nearly $5 million to increase program enrollment, decrease attrition and to train and place students in nursing and allied health occupations.

LOCAL SNOW CONTACT INFORMATION (2/9/2010)

The recent snow storms have caused major transportation challenges all over our region. The Governor and emergency response officials are urging everyone to stay off the roads unless absolutely necessary. However, if your road has not yet been plowed and you wish to report this to the local authorities, please contact the public works agency in your area:

SARBANES APPLAUDS PRESIDENT’S BUDGET AS AN INVESTMENT IN OUR FUTURE (2/2/2010)

Washington, DC – Yesterday, President Obama released the Administration’s fiscal year 2011 budget request to Congress. The President’s proposed budget focuses on job creation and economic recovery. The Congress will move quickly to craft a jobs package that incorporates many of the proposals included in the budget.

BALTMORE COUNTY HOLDS H1N1 VACCINE CLINICS SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 (1/28/2010)

In an effort to proactively remind residents of the importance of still getting the H1N1 vaccine at this time of the year, the Baltimore County Department of Health (BCDH) will coordinate sixteen mini-H1N1 clinics to open on Saturday, January 30, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CONGRESSMAN SARBANES HELPS SECURE FEDERAL RECOVERY FUNDING FOR HIGH-SPEED RAIL (1/28/2010)

Washington, DC - Congressman John Sarbanes today announced that the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) was granted nearly $70 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding that would begin major projects to improve passenger rail for Amtrak and MARC Commuter passengers traveling in the Northeast Corridor. This funding was announced as part of President Obama’s allocation of $8 billion nationwide for the ARRA High Speed Intercity Passenger Rail (HSIPR) Program. Members of the Maryland Congressional delegation, including Congressman Sarbanes, wrote the U.S. Department of Transportation urging their strong support of these funding grants.

OBAMA HIGHLIGHTS SARBANES PUBLIC LOAN FORGIVENESS IN STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS (1/27/2010)

Washington, DC – “Tonight during the State of the Union, President Obama announced several proposals to reform student loan payments which will help to reduce the cost of higher education. I applaud President Obama’s commitment to making college more affordable and I am pleased that he chose to focus on one of the first pieces of legislation I introduced in Congress, the Education for Public Service Act,” said Congressman John Sarbanes.

SARBANES SEEKS CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE (1/21/2010)

Congressman John Sarbanes seeks constituent service representative in his Towson office to help individuals deal with administrative agencies by acting as a facilitator, ombudsmen, and, in some cases, an advocate.

MARYLAND RECEIVES GRANT FOR GREEN JOBS TRAINING (1/20/2010)

Baltimore – Today, the Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation received more than $5 million to train 1,500 individuals and place them in energy-efficient employment in four different green industries. The funding was provided by the U.S. Department of Labor through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

HAITI EARTHQUAKE RESOURCES (1/20/2010)

Haiti Earthquake Resources

The thoughts and prayers of the entire Nation are with the people of Haiti. The United States remains committed to helping the Haitian people recover from this terrible disaster and rebuild their homes, communities, and lives in the days and weeks to come.

MARYLAND RECEIVED GREEN JOBS TRAINING PARTNERSHIP GRANT FROM AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (1/7/2010)

Baltimore – Today, the Department of Labor announced that the Healthcare Career Advancement Program (H-CAP), a national partnership of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) locals and healthcare employers, will receive more than $4 million to enhance skills training to job seekers and entry-level environmental service workers for new and emerging green occupations in the healthcare industry.

SARBANES SUPPORTS RESCUE PACKAGE FOR HARD-WORKING MARYLANDERS (12/16/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted for and the House of Representatives passed the Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010 by a vote of 217-212. This measure will redirect $75 billion from the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP), which was established to clean up the mess on Wall Street, to create jobs on Main Street by hiring teachers, police officers, and fire fighters. It also would make targeted investments in highway, transit, and school construction, some of which was cut from the original recovery act in the Senate. The bill will also make credit more available to small businesses by expanding certain Small Business Administration programs.

(12/15/2009)

President Obama asks communities to host job forums

SARBANES SUPPORTS INCREASED FUNDING FOR CRIME PREVENTION, YOUTH PROGRAMS (12/10/2009)

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon Congressman John Sarbanes voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 3288 when it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 221 to 202. This legislation will increase funding for key crime prevention and youth programs that will directly benefit Maryland, including:

SARBANES SUPPORTS INCREASED FUNDING FOR KEY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS, SECURES $8.1 MILLION FOR MARYLAND PROJECTS (12/10/2009)

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon Congressman John Sarbanes voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 3288 when it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 221 to 202.

SARBANES SUPPORTS INCREASED FUNDING FOR KEY HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS, $2M FOR MARYLAND PROJECTS (12/10/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Congressman John Sarbanes voted today for the Consolidated Appropriations Act, H.R. 3288, when it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 221 to 202. This legislation increases funding for key national health care programs, including:

SARBANES SECURES INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY (12/10/2009)

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon Congressman John Sarbanes voted for the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2010, H.R. 3288 when it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 221 to 202. This legislation included increases in critical funding for scientific research, including climate change, and fishery management funding for the Chesapeake Bay.

CONGRESS VOTES TO SUPPORT MIDDLE CLASS TAX RELIEF, JOB CREATION, ENERGY CONSERVATION (12/9/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted for H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009, which passed by a vote of 241 to 181. The measure will directly assist working families by extending property tax relief, the college tuition deduction and the deduction for teachers who pay out of pocket for classroom expenses.

US CENSUS HIRING PART TIME CENSUS TAKERS (12/2/2009)

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting temporary, part-time census takers for the 2010 Census. These jobs offer good pay, flexible hours and paid training. Census taker jobs are an excellent way to earn extra money while performing an important service for the community.

SARBANES VOTES TO PROTECT SENIORS’ ACCESS TO DOCTORS (11/19/2009)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted to preserve seniors’ access to their doctors by fixing the flawed Medicare physician payment system. The Medicare Physician Payment Reform Act (H.R. 3961), which passed by a vote of 243 to 183, will permanently reform the Medicare payment system, repealing a 21 percent cut in payments to doctors scheduled to take place in January 2010 and replace it with a stable system that protects seniors, preserves their relationship with their doctors and promotes primary care.

SARBANES SUPPORTS FUNDING FOR MARYLAND FIRE FIGHTERS (11/18/2009)

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes supported the Fire Grants Reauthorization Act (HR 3791) when it passed the House of Representatives. This bill will reauthorize two popular, critically important firefighter assistance programs – the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program and the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program for the next five years. This legislation has been referred to the Senate for further action.

SURVEY: HOW WILL HEALTH CARE REFORM AFFECT YOU? (11/9/2009)

http://majorityleader.house.gov/links_and_resources/healthy_choices/

SARBANES VOTES FOR HISTORIC HEALTH CARE REFORM BILL (11/7/2009)

LEGISLATION WILL PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, QUALITY INSURANCE FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS

SARBANES VOTES TO END UNFAIR, ABUSIVE CREDIT CARD COMPANY ACTIONS (11/4/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted to protect American consumers by accelerating implementation of the critical credit card reforms contained in the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility, and Disclosure (CARD) Act of 2009, signed into law by President Obama earlier this year. The bipartisan Expedited CARD Reform for Consumers Act, passed by a vote of 331 to 92, moves up the effective date for these critical card reforms from February 22, 2010 to the date the bill is signed into law. By moving up the start date of much of this act, consumers will be protected from the abusive practices of the credit card industry.

SARBANES TO HOLD TELEPHONE TOWN HALL ON HEALTH CARE (11/2/2009)

In an effort to communicate with constituents before the vote on H.R. 3269 Affordable Health Care for America Act, Congressman Sarbanes will hold a telephone town hall on Tuesday, November 3 from 6pm to 7pm. Constituents may join the call by dialing 1-877-229-8493 and PIN 12965.

SARBANES SUPPORTS RESOLUTION HONORING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH (10/29/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congress passed H. Res. 783, by a vote of 423, recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.

SARBANES SUPPORTS CHESAPEAKE BAY FUNDING (10/29/2009)

Washington, D.C. – After pushing hard to increase funding for Chesapeake Bay programs, today Congressman John Sarbanes voted for the Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010, H.R. 2996 when it passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 247 –178. The bill included more than $55 million for the Chesapeake Bay as well as conservation of Maryland’s cultural, historical and natural resources. The bill is expected to be signed into law by the President this week.

(10/29/2009)

Link to H.R. 3962 - Affordable Health Care for America Act as Introduced

SARBANES RECEIVES SUPER HERO AWARD FOR SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CARE (10/22/2009)

Congressman Sarbanes was one of seven members of Congress to receive a Super Hero award from the National Assembly on School-Based Health Care. This award was given to recognize Congressman Sarbanes’ work in support of school-based health centers, particularly for the inclusion of an amendment in the health care reform bill (H.R. 3200) which enables school-based health centers to be reimbursed under Medicaid.

SARBANES CELEBRATES ADULT LITERACY WEEK (10/19/2009)

Baltimore – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes held a press conference to mark the start of Adult Education and Family Literacy Week at the South Baltimore Learning Center (SBLC) to recognize the national effort to raise public awareness of adult education and literacy. The Congressman was joined by several people receiving literacy tutoring services.

SARBANES VOTES TO IMPROVE VETERANS HEALTH CARE, HOMEOWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (10/8/2009)

Washington, D.C. - Today, with Congressman John Sarbanes’ strong support, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1016, Veterans Health Care Budget Reform and Transparency Act and H.R. 3590, Service Members Home Ownership Tax Act. Both measures have been referred to the Senate for consideration.

SARBANES ANSWERS QUESTIONS ABOUT HEALTH CARE REFORM (10/8/2009)

Congressman Sarbanes responds to frequently asked questions about health care reform

SARBANES ENCOURAGES MARYLANDERS TO GET VACCINATED (10/7/2009)

SARBANES’ BILL TO INCREASE FUNDING FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY PASSES THE HOUSE (9/30/2009)

Washington, DC – Today, the Chesapeake Bay Science, Education and Ecosystem Enhancement Act of 2009, which reauthorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Chesapeake Bay Office, passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 338-78.

NEW POST-9/11 GI BILL INCREASES VETERANS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES (9/25/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Earlier this week the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) announced that it had provided certificates of eligibility to nearly 200,000 applicants for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill, which became law when it was passed by Congress and signed by the President in June 2008. The Post-9/11 GI Bill authorizes the most extensive educational assistance opportunity since the passage of the original GI Bill in 1944. The benefits provided in the original GI Bill, which became law in the World War II era, only covered about 70 percent of the cost of a public college education today. The Post-9/11 GI Bill covers the maximum tuition and fees for in-state tuition for a public institution as well as a housing allowance.

SARBANES WORKS TO PROTECT SENIORS FROM HIGHER PREMIUMS (9/24/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes voted in support of H.R. 3631, the Medicare Premium Fairness Act, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 406 to 18. The congressman is also a co-sponsor of this important bill that will protect seniors and people with disabilities from disproportionate increases in their Medicare Part B premiums at a time when Social Security payments are not increasing. Without this legislation, more than a quarter of the 42 million people enrolled in Medicare Part B will see their premiums increase from $96.40 per month to $110 or $120 a month.

SARBANES VOTES TO KEEP COLLEGE AFFORDABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS (9/17/2009)

New Legislation Would Provide Reliable, High-Quality Federal Loans for Marylanders
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman John Sarbanes supported and the House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act (SAFRA) H.R. 3221, which seeks to expand access to an affordable college education to more students, transform early education opportunities and build a world-class community college system. The legislation has been referred to the Senate for further consideration.

HOUSE PASSES SARBANES' BILL TO CONTINUE CHESAPEAKE BAY GATEWAYS PROGRAM (9/10/2009)

Washington, D.C. – The Chesapeake Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authority Act (H.R. 965), authored by Congressman John Sarbanes, passed the House of Representatives today by an overwhelming bipartisan margin of 311 to 107. The legislation seeks to permanently authorize the National Park Service to operate the Chesapeake Bay Gateways Network (CBGN). It has now been referred to the Senate for further consideration.

SARBANES HELPS SECURE RECOVERY ACT SHIPYARD GRANT (8/28/2009)

Towson, MD – Ellicott Dredges has received a Small Shipyard grant in the amount of $1,755,330 through the Maritime Administration’s Assistance to Small Shipyards program, as part of a grant that will help create and preserve jobs, provide valuable employment training and make much needed improvements to shipyards across the country.

STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF SENATOR EDWARD KENNEDY (8/27/2009)

Senator Kennedy will be remembered for many contributions to American life but first and foremost I will remember his effectiveness as a legislator, someone who could reach across party lines and hammer out common sense legislation for the benefit of all Americans. His efforts on behalf of the elderly, veterans, and disabled Americans are part of that legacy. He also felt deeply that we must reach out to young Americans and call them into the service of our country. But the goal he sought more than any other was for all Americans to have access to decent health care. We will miss his leadership in the current debate on health care reform. In his memory, we must redouble our efforts towards achieving this critical priority for our country.

--U.S. Congressman John Sarbanes, Maryland's Third District

SARBANES ANNOUNCES AWARD FOR STATE ENERGY PROGRAM (8/21/2009)

Towson – The Obama Administration awarded Maryland $20,708,880 from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) for the State Energy Program. Maryland is one of seven states that was awarded ARRA funding totaling $119 million for State Energy Programs.
In Maryland the funding will be used to promote clean and efficient energy usage in the transportation, residential, commercial and industrial sectors. This funding will also sustain transportation, boost consumer awareness, increase the availability of alternative fuels and facilitate the development of hybrid electric and all electric vehicles.

SARBANES TO HOLD VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETINGS (8/3/2009)

Next week Congressman Sarbanes will be holding two Virtual Town Hall meetings, via telephone to discuss health care and the many challenges facing our nation.

They will take place:

Monday, August 3 from 6:40 pm to 7:40 pm

and

Wednesday, August 5 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE PASSES HEALTH CARE BILL (7/31/2009)

House Energy and Commerce Committee passes landmark Health Care Legisation. Read the bill summary or read the entire bill.

SARBANES SUPPORTS PAYGO BUDGETS (7/22/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Sarbanes supported House passage of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act (H.R. 2920), which would require Congress to pay for tax cuts or increases in spending by finding savings elsewhere in the budget. The legislation would reinstate rules that led to annual balanced budgets and overall surpluses in the 1990s. It has now been referred to the Senate for further consideration.

HOUSE VOTES TO REFORM FEDERAL PROCUREMENT PROCESS (7/17/2009)

Sarbanes Pushes for Inventory of Federal Contracts

Washington, DC— Last night, the House of Representatives voted 219 to 208 to pass H.R. 3170, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act. Included in the bill is a provision, first introduced by Congressman John Sarbanes as part of the CLEAN UP Act H.R. 2736, to require federal agencies to create an annual inventory of existing contracts and review the contracts to determine if they bring benefit to the government and the taxpayer.

OPINION PIECE: COLLEGE GRADS SHOULD FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS (7/6/2009)

read Sarbanes' opinion piece in the Baltimore Sun

SARBANES TO LAUNCH PUBLIC LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM (6/29/2009)

Congressman John Sarbanes and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director John Berry will unveil new student loan forgiveness opportunities for individuals who enter careers in public service and the non-profit sector including teachers, many health professionals, civil servants, and public interest attorneys.

SARBANES TO HOLD TOWN HALL MEETINGS (6/29/2009)

Congressman Sarbanes will hold Three Town Hall Meetings during the July Work Period

Monday, June 29, 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the N. County Area Branch of the Anne Arundel County Public Library, located at 1010 Eastway in Glen Burnie

Tuesday, June 30 6p - 7pm at the Owings Mills Volunteer Fire Co. located at 10401 Owings Mills Blvd.

Monday, July 6, 6:30 - 7:30 pm at the at the Howard County Central Library Meeting Room located at 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy

WEATHERIZATION DOLLARS AWARDED TO MARYLAND (6/18/2009)

SARBANES BILL WILL STRENGTHEN HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE (6/18/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Last night, Congressman John Sarbanes introduced the Health Care Workforce Incentive Act and the Primary Care Training Enhancement Act. Both bills seek to match the size and structure of the health workforce with the needs of patients.

SARBANES BRINGS HEALTH CARE TO THE CHILDREN (6/15/2009)

Sarbanes Works in Committee to Ensure Access to Quality Care for All Children

DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION TO OCCUR FRIDAY (6/10/2009)

SARBANES FIGHTS TO REIGN IN OUTSOURCING OF SENSITIVE GOVERNMENT WORK (6/4/2009)

Today Congressman John Sarbanes (MD) introduced the CLEAN UP Act – legislation to reform the badly-flawed competitive sourcing process, reforming government procurement, saving taxpayer dollars and reinvigorating our civil service. On introduction, this legislation was cosponsored by a bipartisan coalition of 50 Members of Congress from across the country.

US ACADEMY NOMINATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE (6/3/2009)

Congressman John Sarbanes announced today that applications for a nomination to the US Naval Academy, the US Military Academy, the US Air Force Academy or the US Merchant Marine Academy are now available online or from his office.

CLEAN ENERGY AND JOBS HIGHLIGHTED AT SARBANES EVENT WITH TOWSON GLOBAL AND SOLAROAD TECHNOLGIES (5/27/2009)

Towson – Today, in the Student Union University parking lot, Congressman John Sarbanes attended a demonstration of the ElectraWall device, a solar energy apparatus that can be put on highway sound barriers and light poles to power sign lighting, overhead lights, stop lights or other transportation infrastructure.

JOIN CONGRESSMAN SARBANES AT A COMMUNITY FORUM (5/20/2009)

Congressman Sarbanes will hold five community forums during the June District Work Period.

SARBANES PRESENTS USER-FRIENDLY GUIDE TO AMERICAN RECOVERY AND REINVESTMENT ACT (5/18/2009)

Sarbanes Presents User-Friendly Guide to American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

click below to download

SARBANES CRACKS DOWN ON PREDATORY LOAN MODIFICATION (5/7/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed an amendment, authored by Congressman John Sarbanes, to protect homeowners from fraudulent and abusive mortgage modifications by predatory lenders and consultants. Sarbanes’ proposal was included as part of broader legislation, the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (H.R. 1728), which brings unprecedented accountability, transparency and reform to the mortgage market, responding to the root causes of the housing and lending meltdown.

SARBANES ANNOUNCES $10.4 MILLION FOR FORT MEADE FROM STIMULUS FUNDS (4/30/2009)

TOWSON – Yesterday, the Department of Defense released a list of the latest projects to receive funding as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Fort Meade will receive much-needed funding to rehabilitate infrastructure and facilities, including the replacement of heating and air-conditioning systems, repair of aging roofs, upgrade roadway, as well as improve sidewalks, crosswalks, roadway markings.

SARBANES TO PROMOTE CLEAN UP ACT ON “INSIDE GOVERNMENT” (4/30/2009)

WASHINGTON—The introduction of the CLEAN UP Act, sponsored by Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-Md.) and U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes (D-Md.), will be discussed this week on the American Federation of Government Employees’ “Inside Government” radio show. The show will air on Friday, May 1 at 10 a.m. EDT nationwide on Federal News Radio at www.federalnewsradio.com and 1500 AM in the Washington, D.C., area.

SARBANES TO PARTICIPATE IN H1N1 FLU HEARING (4/29/2009)

On Thursday, April 30 at 10 am the Subcommittee on Health will hold a hearing entitled, “Swine Flu Outbreak and the U.S. Federal Response.” Witnesses will include Acting CDC Director Richard Besser, FDA Director Joshua Sharfstein, and Assist. Secretary for Preparedness and Response Rear Admiral W. Craig Vanderwagen. For updated information about the outbreak and tips on prevention please visit http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/ or http://www.house.gov/htbin/leave_site?ln_url=http://www.governor.maryland.gov/flu/index.html

OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT AND SARBANES ANNOUNCE TELEWORK POLICY (4/28/2009)

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives John Sarbanes (D-MD), Gerald Connolly (D-VA), and Jim Moran(D-VA) joined Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director John Berry to announce the Administration’s new telework policy. The Obama Administration initiative draws on House legislation (H.R. 1722) introduced by Sarbanes, Connelly, and Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA) to put in place a uniform and consistent telework policy across the federal government, while imposing strict oversight and accountability that will ensure the success of this pragmatic yet innovative workforce management policy.

$6.7 MILLION WILL GO TO PATUXENT WILDLIFE REFUGE (4/27/2009)

Yesterday, Interior Secretary Salazar released a list of the latest projects to receive construction funding as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Among them was the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, which will receive much-needed funding to rehabilitate infrastructure and facilities located on the 12,481 acre site.

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