Press Releases
State’s Choice Act would give states the option of using a carbon tax to meet EPA requirements
WASHINGTON – Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) has filed legislation designed to help states combat climate change and meet new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requirements on greenhouse gas emissions. In June, the EPA proposed new regulations for existing power plans under section 111(d) of the Clean Air Act.
WASHINGTON – December 3, 2014 marks the fifth anniversary of the arrest of Alan Gross in Cuba. Gross was sent to Cuba as a contractor with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). In Cuba, Gross worked with the country’s Jewish community to improve their internet access. Cuba charged Gross with crimes against the state and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.
Delaney submits formal comment requesting that EPA allow a carbon tax as a compliance option
WASHINGTON – Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) has submitted a formal comment to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency’s proposed rule to reduce carbon pollution from existing power plants.
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) has issued a report outlining how the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) can improve their process for designating nonbank institutions as a Systemically Important Financial Institution (SIFI). A SIFI designation triggers additional regulatory requirements.
WASHINGTON – Four rabbis were killed Tuesday morning in an attack inside a synagogue in West Jerusalem. Three of the victims were Americans with dual Israel-U.S. passports. According to the New York Times, the victims were killed during the middle of morning prayers and at least a dozen worshipers were injured.
WASHINGTON – The House has passed legislation to update the federal charter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) to reflect the service of women in the armed forces. H.R.
Delaney infrastructure bill has over 40 Republican and 40 Democratic cosponsors
WASHINGTON – Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) has authored an op-ed calling on Congress to work together to rebuild America’s infrastructure.
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Board of Education voted not to give equal recognition to the Muslim holy day of Eid al-Adha and to strip religious labels from holidays on next year’s school calendar.
Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) releases the following statement:
WASHINGTON – November 11 is Veterans Day. Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) releases the following statement:
WASHINGTON – In response to a third confirmed case of Ebola in the United States and growing concerns about the government’s response, Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) believes that House Speaker John Boehner should call the House back into session so that the government is fully empowered to respond.