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March 3, 2021
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WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) released the following statement ahead of the House of Representatives’ vote on H.R. 1, the For the People Act, an historic, anti-corruption and election reform legislation to restore the public trust in government.
Trone, McKinley, Bost Introduce Camera Reporting Legislation to Improve Safety in VA Medical Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Representatives David Trone (D-MD) and David B. McKinley, P.E. (R-W.Va.) introduced the Veterans’ Camera Reporting (VCR) Act. This bill would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to report to Congress on the use and maintenance of all cameras used for patient safety and law enforcement purposes in VA medical facilities.
March 3, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman David Trone, along with Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, (D-Md.) today announced $3,565,694 in federal funding to support Tri-State Community Health Center in Hancock, Md.
“The Tri-State Community Health Center, and other CHCs around Maryland, have played an essential role in delivering quality and affordable healthcare services to rural and underserved neighborhoods,” said Senator Cardin. “This new federal investment will ensure Western Maryland’s local health providers have the necessary resources to efficiently care for Marylanders during and after COVID-19. I am committed to removing the barriers to affordable health care and securing supplementary funding to bolster our Community Health Centers, particularly with their growing prominence in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.”
March 3, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- Ahead of the House of Representatives’ historic vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) and Congresswoman Maxine Waters (CA-43) introduced the Workforce Justice Act, which would encourage states to ‘ban the box’ on employment applications nationwide and give justice-impacted individuals a greater chance of gaining employment.
March 2, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) hosted a virtual press conference about how Western Marylanders stand to benefit from the newest COVID-19 relief bill, the American Rescue Plan, which the House passed over the weekend and is currently being considered by the Senate. You can watch a replay of the press conference here.
Over the past year, Congressman Trone has heard from hundreds of workers, families, and business owners in Western Maryland struggling with the economic and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. He has worked closely with local leaders, even leading a bipartisan request with over 60 local leaders, including Cumberland Mayor Ray Morriss, to Congressional leadership urging more state and local funding. The American Rescue Plan includes this funding for state and local government and will help crush the virus, return children safely to the classroom, get vaccines to people, and put people back to work.
February 26, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) released the following statement ahead of the House of Representatives’ vote on the American Rescue Plan, legislation aimed to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic:
“Soon, I will vote to pass the American Rescue Plan for the folks in the Sixth District and across America that are in desperate need of help.
February 26, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON – Following the release of the U.S. Intelligence report detailing the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia’s direct involvement in the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, Congressmen David Trone (MD-06) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) announced that they introduced a resolution that would significantly scale back U.S. assistance to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia until the country demonstrates action and accountability on human rights, rule of law, and nuclear issues.
February 25, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- As millions of American struggle with mental health and substance use disorder challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic, Representative David Trone (MD-06), along with Representatives Tom Emmer (R-MN), Doris Matsui (D-CA), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) announced today that they introduced the Behavioral Health Coordination and Communication Act of 2021, legislation to address the need for coordinated, evidence-based behavioral health care programs at the federal level.
February 23, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- As Marylanders continue to face challenges accessing information about COVID vaccine eligibility and how to get the vaccine, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) hosted a COVID-19 Vaccine Information Webinar with the health officers from each of the five counties in Maryland’s Sixth District. Nearly 700 people attended the event.
During the webinar, Trone and the health officers discussed the state of vaccine distribution in each county and how individuals can get vaccinated if they are eligible.
February 19, 2021
Press Release
WASHINGTON -- As Marylanders continue to face challenges accessing information about COVID vaccine eligibility and how to get the vaccine, Congressman David Trone (MD-06) announced that his COVID Vaccine Newsletter -- which lists every location a person in Maryland’s Sixth District can access a vaccine -- has helped thousands of his constituents access vaccine information. While Trone has advocated for the creation of a statewide hub, there is currently no place where Marylanders can sign up for a vaccine if they are eligible.
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October 22, 2020
Now that Hispanic Heritage Month has come to a close, it’s important that we reflect on the incredible contributions our Latinx community has made to Maryland and to the country as a whole. From advancing the arts and sciences, to serving in our armed forces, to starting millions of small businesses, our country is indebted to the hard work and activism of generations of Latinx Americans.
Hispanic Heritage Month felt different this year, though. As our nation struggles to combat the coronavirus, the Latinx community is being left behind.
October 22, 2020
In pleading guilty to a wide range of federal crimes, the company at the center of the nation’s long-running opioid crisis publicly acknowledged wronging and agreed to a multi-billion-dollar settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
But Maryland leaders said the agreement fails to adequately cover the harm that was done to Americans over the last 20 years.
October 16, 2020
CUMBERLAND — The Western Maryland Resource Conservation and Development Council will receive $50,000 in federal funding to conduct a feasibility study on the industrial hemp processing industry in the area, U.S. Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. David Trone said Thursday.
“Right now, we need to be looking for ways to revitalize and grow Western Maryland’s agricultural sector, and this funding is critical in that effort,” said Trone. “The federally-funded study will bring the possibility of new jobs in a growing industry, and I look forward to seeing the impact on our community.”
October 15, 2020
OAKLAND — U.S. Rep. David Trone voiced his support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program that lowers drug costs for rural health care providers during a visit to Garrett Regional Medical Center.
The federal 340B program allows eligible health care entities to purchase outpatient drugs from pharmaceutical companies at significantly reduced costs. The health care entities can then roll the savings into patient care. Trone is co-sponsoring a bill that would provide flexibility for the 340B Program for the duration of the pandemic.
October 14, 2020
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — More than $1.6 million in federal funding will head to Maryland to improve transit safety.
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone said the money will go towards upgrading transit bus compartments to improve bus safety and prevent hazards on rail systems across the state.
October 9, 2020
The effort to remove a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee at Antietam National Battlefield has moved beyond committee review and could get a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives.
The House Natural Resources Committee approved the measure, House Resolution 970, on Sept. 30 and sent it to the House floor. The resolution would direct the Secretary of the Interior to develop a plan to remove the statue.
October 7, 2020
We write as baseball fans with a fondness for the game during the 1960s, when it provided a great escape in that turbulent time. In particular, we share an admiration for former St. Louis Cardinals center fielder Curt Flood. He won seven consecutive Gold Glove awards, was a three-time all-star and played an instrumental role in the Cardinals’ winning three National League pennants and two World Series titles.
October 2, 2020
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — A new legislation aimed to help the families of people struggling with addiction has just passed unanimously through the House and is now headed to the Senate.
The bipartisan Family Support Services for Addiction Act was created by Congressmen Dan Meuser of Pennsylvania and David Trone of Maryland.
September 22, 2020
A congresswoman from Washington state got a firsthand look at some of Western Maryland’s challenges and opportunities Monday.
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., toured Maryland’s 6th Congressional District as a guest of U.S. Rep. David Trone, D-Md. The 6th District includes Washington County.
McMorris Rodgers said the aim is to build relationships among lawmakers to “get results” in Washington, D.C.
September 22, 2020
CUMBERLAND — U.S. Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) was joined by U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) on Monday for a bipartisan tour of the 6th Congressional District, which included a stop in Cumberland.
The tour comes as part of the Bipartisan Policy Center’s American Congressional Exchange Program. Members of different parties spend time in the other’s Congressional district. In October 2019, Rep. Trone visited Rodgers’ district in eastern Washington state, where they met with local leaders and business owners to discuss how they can work together to pass bipartisan solutions in Congress.