Andy Harris
06/16/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/16/2026 07:47
Congressman Harris Applauds USDA Disaster Declaration for Maryland Following April Freeze
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01), Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Secretary Brooke Rollins for approving a Secretarial Disaster Declaration for Maryland following the April 21 spring freeze, which caused significant crop losses across Maryland. The declaration provides eligible producers with access to federal disaster assistance and low-interest emergency loans to help support their recovery.
Statement from Congressman Harris:
“The April freeze was a devastating setback for many of the farmers I represent in Maryland’s First District. I was glad to work with Secretary Brooke Rollins to secure this disaster declaration and provide the relief our producers need. As Chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, I'll continue working directly with USDA to ensure Maryland farmers receive the federal support available as they recover."
For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at <_michella.carter40_mail.house.gov>">[email protected]
Statement from Congressman Harris:
“The April freeze was a devastating setback for many of the farmers I represent in Maryland’s First District. I was glad to work with Secretary Brooke Rollins to secure this disaster declaration and provide the relief our producers need. As Chairman of the Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee, I'll continue working directly with USDA to ensure Maryland farmers receive the federal support available as they recover."
For media inquiries, please contact Michella Carter at <_michella.carter40_mail.house.gov>">[email protected]
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