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December 10, 2020
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Ben Cardin led a virtual Maryland congressional delegation meeting Thursday with Congressman David Trone, Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris MD, Anthony Brown, and representatives of Jamie Raskin to discuss the latest information on the availability of and plans to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine across Maryland. Briefing the lawmakers on allocation and distribution plans for Marylanders were Dennis Schrader, Maryland Acting Health Secretary, and Dr. Jinlene Chan, Acting Deputy Secretary for Public Health Service, Maryland Department Health (MDH).
December 9, 2020
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman David Trone, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, and Jamie Raskin (all Md.) today announced $8.94 million in new federal funding to help strengthen and expand early childhood education in Maryland.
December 9, 2020
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WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Congressman David Trone, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) announced an additional $2,655,327 in emergency federal funding to help Mercy Health Services continue to care for COVID-19 patients and effectively fight the virus.
December 8, 2020
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Congressman David Trone (MD-06) voted in favor of H.R. 6395, the bipartisan William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021. The bill includes major wins for federal workers and military veterans and their families. The bill also prioritizes promoting diversity and inclusion within the military. The bill must next pass the Senate and be signed by the President to become law.
“This bill positions the United States to continue our leadership position on the world stage while supporting the patriotic servicemembers and federal civilian employees who keep our country safe,” said Congressman Trone, member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. “The President should put aside his personal political interests and sign this bipartisan bill into law. The American people deserve it.”
December 7, 2020
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WASHINGTON -- Following more reports about the dire state of mental health across the country, U.S. Congressman David Trone (MD-06) released the following statement about COVID-19 stimulus funding:
“It’s time for Congress to put aside partisan differences and come together to pass a COVID-19 stimulus package that includes significant funding to address the mental health crisis that is ravaging our nation.
December 4, 2020
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Congressman David Trone (MD-06) voted in favor of H.R. 3884 Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act, historic legislation to decriminalize marijuana and strike the criminal records of those convicted of marijuana offenses.
According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), although white and Black Americans use marijuana at roughly the same rate, Black Americans are over 3.7 times more likely to be arrested for marijuana-related crimes. The collateral consequences of a marijuana conviction can create barriers to voting, housing, educational opportunities, and the ability to find employment.
Congressman Trone Convenes Call with Business Leaders from Sixth District Amid Rising COVID-19 Cases
WASHINGTON -- This week U.S. Congressman David Trone (MD-06) hosted a call with business leaders from Maryland’s Sixth District to discuss the recent spike in COVID-19 cases and hear what businesses need to keep their doors open.
“I brought together a diverse group of business owners from the Sixth District. More and more small businesses are shutting down every day and they need federal support now,” said Congressman Trone. “With COVID cases on the rise in the region, it’s more important than ever for the federal government to step up and help these hard working folks keep their businesses afloat and employees on the payroll. Congress and the White House need to put partisan politics aside and put together another relief package that puts workers and small businesses first.”
December 3, 2020
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representative David Trone (MD-06) released the following statement in response to Representative Gregory Meeks (NY-5) being voted Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for the 117th Congress:
“I’d like to congratulate my friend and colleague Congressman Gregory Meeks on winning the support and confidence of the caucus to be the next Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Departing Chairman Eliot Engel has been a steady voice in promoting and advocating our democratic values abroad, and I know Chairman Meeks will continue and expand upon this important work.
December 3, 2020
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WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Representatives David Trone (MD-06), Judy Chu (CA-27), and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Excellence in Recovery Housing Act, which would help states expand the availability of high-quality recovery housing as an option for those in and seeking recovery from a substance use disorder.
Over 20 million Americans identify as being in recovery from a substance use disorder, and many rely on “sober homes,” a family-like communal living experience in which individuals agree to abstain from substance use in order to aid their recovery. Given the high demand for this treatment option, studies have shown that there is a shortage of beds in recovery housing. Many state and local governments do not currently regulate the quality of these homes.
December 1, 2020
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David Trone, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin today announced more than $10.4 million in emergency federal funding to help Mercy Health Services treat more COVID-19 patients.
“We are forever indebted to the devoted healthcare workers who have risked and given their lives – including Mercy Medical Center’s Dr. Joseph Costa – in the fight against COVID-19,” the lawmakers said. “This emergency funding to expand COVID-19 treatment rooms will help ensure the dedicated professionals at Mercy Medical Center can continue their vital work, while increasing Maryland’s hospital capacity and reducing overcrowding to keep healthcare workers and Marylanders safe. We remain committed to securing additional federal funding to provide our healthcare workers and hospitals with the resources they need to get us through this public health emergency.”
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July 7, 2020
Experts are predicting, and we are beginning to see, a significant uptick in opioid use disorder and overdoses as a result of the health and economic crisis caused by COVID-19. We know that stress and isolation are significant contributors to the onset of opioid use disorder, and we also know that the reduced access to substance use disorder and mental health treatment spurred by the pandemic will make this crisis worse.
July 6, 2020
As business dwindled to almost nothing at his Baltimore electrical contracting company, owner Sekwan Merritt couldn’t see how he could afford overhead expenses plus the $9,000 he pays five workers every two weeks.
July 6, 2020
The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, which invests $1.5 trillion in the nation’s infrastructure and included Congressman David Trone’s (MD-06) amendment to help fight the addiction crisis in America.
July 1, 2020
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — Maryland Democratic Congressman, David Trone (D), took on his own party in Washington about the Moving Forward Act.
June 29, 2020
CUMBERLAND — U.S. Rep. David Trone has introduced legislation that would increase privacy protections for police officers in peer counseling programs by creating clear standards for confidentiality.
June 29, 2020
This week, the National Council partnered with 29 national advocacy organizations to host our first ever Hill Day at Home. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hill Day 2020 was hosted virtually, making advocating for individuals living with mental illness and addiction more accessible than ever. A record-breaking 2,000 advocates from across the nation joined Hill Day at Home, reaching 511 Members of Congress with our policy asks. If you weren’t able to join live, you can access presentations and exhibitors’ information until July 23, and there is still time to reach out to your legislators – encouraging their support for a number of legislative priorities that are important to the behavioral health community.
June 29, 2020
GRANTSVILLE, Md. — A figure hanging by its neck from a tree limb in the yard of a Grantsville home has been a disturbing display visible to travelers along Chestnut Ridge Road for some years.
June 29, 2020
GRANTSVILLE — Pictures of a dummy hanging by a rope from a tree outside a Grantsville home caused a furor Thursday on social media, attracting the attention of a U.S. congressman.
June 25, 2020
Despite an historic pandemic, the Trump administration has refused to allow people who don’t have health insurance the opportunity to purchase coverage through the federal exchange, HealthCare.Gov.
This week more than a dozen state attorneys general — including Maryland’s Brian E. Frosh (D) — joined a legal fight to force the government to create a special enrollment window.
June 19, 2020
Several Maryland Democrats are backing a plan to help the United States confront the legacy of centuries of racist policies: a reconciliation process used by South Africa after apartheid and by dozens of other countries after civil wars and other societal schisms.