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SENATORS ALSOBROOKS AND MCCORMICK EXPAND EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES
Position: Senators Alsobrooks and McCormick introduced bipartisan legislation to expand Export-Import Bank financing access to small businesses by creating a pilot program partnering EXIM with local chambers of commerce, community banks, credit unions, and community development financial institutions.
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported in The Hill, Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) introduced the Regional Export Promotion Act of 2026 to help more local businesses access Export-Import Bank (EXIM) financing—which has provided over $1 billion to Maryland businesses over the past decade. This bipartisan legislation would help the EXIM Bank reach more small businesses by creating a pilot program for the Bank to partner with local chambers of commerce, community banks, credit unions, Community Development Financial Institutions, and minority depository institutions. This will allow the EXIM Bank to reach more small businesses and help them access financing. By expanding the EXIM Bank’s reach to local community organizations, this legislation will help more businesses access the tools and financing they need to export more products to foreign markets.
“I am proud to partner with Senator McCormick in introducing the Regional Export Promotion Act of 2026. Our bill ensures small businesses have the opportunity to take full advantage of the EXIM Bank’s export financing opportunities. Small businesses and local chambers of commerce are the backbone of Maryland’s economy. Providing these businesses with the tools and financing they need to grow their market share and sell their products abroad will create more jobs and strengthen our economy,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
“EXIM works diligently to help U.S. businesses capitalize on opportunities in international markets. Pennsylvania is a major exporter of manufactured products, and this legislation would give those small businesses greater access to EXIM’s resources,” said Senator McCormick. “I’m proud to join Senator Alsobrooks on this important legislation as Congress works on a long-term reauthorization.”
“International trade is a critical driver of Maryland's economy, creating opportunities for businesses of all sizes to grow, compete, and reach new customers around the world. By expanding awareness of and access to the financing tools and resources available through the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Regional Export Promotion Act will help more Maryland businesses take advantage of those opportunities and continue creating jobs and investment here at home. We thank Senator Alsobrooks for her leadership on this important effort,” said Mary D. Kane, President & CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
“Baltimore's small business owners have the drive to compete on a global scale — what they've often lacked is access to the tools and connections that make it possible. The Regional Export Promotion Act directly addresses that gap by bringing the Export-Import Bank's resources closer to the ground, through the chambers, CDFIs, and community lenders that entrepreneurs already trust. For businesses in underserved communities, this isn't just about export financing — it's about being seen as viable players in the global economy. We commend Senator Alsobrooks for championing legislation that meets small businesses where they are,” said Tiffany Bethea, Executive Director, Baltimore City Chamber of Commerce.
“Maryland businesses have secured nearly $1 billion in EXIM financing in recent years, yet too many small companies never learn these tools exist. The Regional Export Promotion Act changes that. It puts chambers of commerce, community banks, and CDFIs at the center of connecting local businesses to global markets. Senator Alsobrooks understands that economic development happens at the local level, and this bill gives organizations like ours the resources to deliver it,” said Dewan Clayborn, President & CEO, Central Maryland Chamber of Commerce.
The EXIM Bank is the official credit agency of the United States, providing loans and credit to help finance foreign purchases of American goods when private lenders are unable or unwilling to do so. Over the past decade, the EXIM Bank financed $1 billion in exports from over 60 companies in Maryland, 49 of which were small businesses. Maryland small businesses receiving EXIM financing include a chicken producer on the Eastern Shore, a marine manufacturer in Southern Maryland, a medical devices company in Frederick, and a farm equipment supplier in Baltimore. Unfortunately, many small businesses don’t know EXIM financing exists. A 2024 report from Third Way found that over 60% of small businesses had never heard of the EXIM Bank. As the Banking Committee considers broader legislation reauthorizing the EXIM Bank, the Regional Export Promotion Act would help more small businesses take advantage of funding opportunities and create more jobs at home by exporting more abroad.
Senators Alsobrooks and McCormick’s Regional Export Promotion Act codifies the EXIM Bank’s Regional Export Promotion Program (REPP) — the Bank’s flagship program for partnering with states and cities to expand export opportunities for businesses in those regions. Codifying REPP makes it a permanent part of the EXIM Bank’s mission. This bill creates a pilot program to strengthen the program and expand access for small businesses. The pilot program directs the Bank to prioritize entering into agreements with state and local economic development agencies; Community Development Financial Institutions; minority depository institutions; local chambers of commerce; and local community banks and credit unions. These entities will work with the EXIM Bank to provide specialized training, technical expertise, and streamlined application processes to small businesses, with the specific goal of helping these businesses access export credit insurance and other EXIM Bank financing offerings.
ALSOBROOKS: “AI CANNOT BE HAPPENING TO US. IT HAS TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITY”
Position: Senator Alsobrooks supports AI development and U.S. technological leadership, but emphasizes that AI policy must prioritize transparency, trustworthiness, and broad economic opportunity for workers, small businesses, and families rather than concentrating benefits among large firms.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) attended today’s Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee Hearing on “AI and the American Dream: Promoting Innovation, Affordability, and American Dominance.” The witnesses included: Mr. Mike Flynn, Senior Vice President and Counsel, The Information Technology Industry Council; Mr. David Feith, Senior Fellow, Hudson Institute; Mr. Will Rinehart, Senior Fellow, The American Enterprise Institute; and Dr. Sarah Myers West, Co-Executive Director, AI Now.
WATCH SENATOR ALSOBROOKS’ FULL QUESTIONING HERE
“We have heard the conversation about artificial intelligence and the enormous opportunity that it presents for our country. If we get this right, I believe that AI can help American businesses grow, make government and financial services more efficient, and strengthen our national security. And I believe that the United States should lead the world in this technology…But we also have to remember that innovation is most successful when people have confidence in it. For American families, workers, small businesses, and communities, AI cannot just be happening around them or to them. It has to expand opportunity for them. That means making sure that people can trust the systems that they are using, whether they are small businesses who are trying to compete, a worker learning new tools, or a family applying for a loan, buying a home, or managing their finances,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
ALSOBROOKS GRILLS WHITE HOUSE ECONOMIST ON AMERICA’S FAILING ECONOMY
Position: Senator Alsobrooks questions the Trump Administration's economic claims, highlighting data showing increases in grocery, gas, and healthcare prices that contradict assertions that the economy is booming. She announces her intention to vote against the nominee for Commissioner of Labor Statistics.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) questioned the Trump Administration’s nominee for Commissioner of Labor Statistics, Brett Matsumoto. The hearing was also for nominees James Macy to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board and David Prouty to be a Member of the National Labor Relations Board.
During her questioning, Senator Alsobrooks grilled Mr. Matsumoto over the state of the economy and President Trump’s claim that the economy is “booming.”
At the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Mr. Matsumoto served in the Division of Price and Index Number Research – focused on measuring health-insurance and medical prices for Americans. He is considered an expert on pricing data. Yet he was unable to answer objectively or directly that the data on price increases – from groceries to gas to health care – contradicts the President’s claims that the economy is “booming.” This comes after the President politicized the work of the agency with his firing of the previous Commissioner, Erika McEntarfer, after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released a jobs report in August 2025 that reflected weak job growth.
Senator Alsobrooks will be voting against Mr. Matsumoto.
WATCH SENATOR ALSOBROOKS’ FULL QUESTIONING HERE
Highlights from their exchange:
Senator Alsobrooks: I wondered, Mr. Matsumoto, would you agree with the President that this economy is booming?
Brett Matsumoto: So, as Commissioner of Labor Statistics, I don't think it is appropriate that I be viewed as either a cheerleader or a critic of the economy, no matter what is happening. I think it is important that there is faith that the data being presented…
Senator Alsobrooks: I am not asking you to be a cheerleader. But let me ask you this, do you know how much, for example, the cost of ground beef has increased over the last year?
Brett Matsumoto: I do because it is a category in the consumer prices.
Senator Alsobrooks: 21%. Do you know how much the cost of orange juice has increased over the past year?
Senator Alsobrooks: About 23%. So you, sir, are currently a White House Senior Economist at the White House and at the Council of Economic Advisers. So I am sure you are also just paying attention to grocery prices and the rising cost. Do you acknowledge then that grocery prices have increased for Americans?
Brett Matsumoto: I believe that the CPI data are accurate.
Senator Alsobrooks: Meaning, yes, they have increased. Correct?
Brett Matsumoto: I believe grocery prices in the CPI have increased, yes.
Senator Alsobrooks: And you acknowledge gas prices have increased for Americans since the start of this Administration as well?
Brett Matsumoto: Like I said, my focus is on making sure the data presented are right.
Senator Alsobrooks: You are saying this is accurate data. The gas prices have increased. The health care prices, those have increased as well, right? You are a Senior Economist. I am asking you. You know the answers to these, right?
Brett Matsumoto: Yes. My role at the CEA is to provide feedback and analysis.
Senator Alsobrooks: I am just asking a specific question. Do you acknowledge health care prices have increased for Americans since the start of this Administration?
Brett Matsumoto: I believe the CPI is accurate in that matter.
Senator Alsobrooks: Ok then, so do you still agree with the President that, despite rising costs for Americans, that the economy is booming?
Brett Matsumoto: Again, that is not a type of statement that the BLS Commissioner would make.
Senator Alsobrooks: What I am saying is, does the data support that?
Brett Matsumoto: The BLS presents data objectively.
Senator Alsobrooks: Ok. Well sir, it is not intellectually honest to say rising prices, Americans cannot afford the cost, and to say that the economy is booming for them. Is that fair to say?
Brett Matsumoto: Ummm, I don’t quite follow.
ALSOBROOKS QUESTIONS DIRECTOR OF FISH AND WILDLIFE SERVICE ON CONSERVATION AND MARYLAND’S COMPENSATORY HUNTING DAYS
Position: Senator Alsobrooks advocates for greater flexibility in federal Fish and Wildlife Service policy to allow Maryland to adopt species-specific Sunday hunting regulations while preserving compensatory hunting days, and opposes the Administration's proposed cuts to state species protection funding.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works’ (EPW) Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, questioned Brian Nesvik, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), during an EPW hearing on “The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Budget.” Senator Alsobrooks questioned Director Nesvik about the distribution of Pittman-Robertson and Dingell-Johnson funds to Maryland, the Administration’s proposed cuts to state species protection funding, and compensatory hunting days for states that prohibit Sunday hunting for migratory game birds.
“I am glad I could get Director Nesvik’s commitment to work with me and wildlife agency partners to allow greater flexibility for Maryland’s hunting policies and to distribute sport fish and wildlife restoration funds expeditiously to states. This is good for our outdoor recreation economy and for conservation. I do hope Congress will reject the Administration’s short-sighted proposal to eliminate important state funding to implement our Wildlife Action Plan; I will certainly work toward that end,” said Senator Alsobrooks after the hearing.
WATCH SENATOR ALSOBROOKS’ FULL QUESTIONING HERE
Highlights from their exchange:
Senator Alsobrooks: Current Fish and Wildlife Service policy provides compensatory hunting days for states that prohibit Sunday hunting for migratory game birds. However, the existing framework does not provide sufficient flexibility for states to adopt species-specific Sunday hunting policies while preserving those compensatory days. Instead, it effectively forces an all-or-nothing approach, limiting states' ability to tailor hunting regulations to local needs and stakeholder input. In Maryland, the Sunday hunting policy has historically been considered on a species-by-species basis, balancing the interests of hunters, landowners, conservationists, and local communities. Greater flexibility within the federal framework would allow the state to make incremental policy decisions without affecting overall conservation objectives or the total number of hunting days. The Trump Administration has repeatedly emphasized empowering states and reducing one-size-fits-all federal requirements, allowing additional flexibility in the compensatory days framework. This would be consistent with that goal. If allowing species- specific Sunday hunting would not increase the number of hunting days or undermine conservation objectives, why does the current compensatory days framework continue to require an all-or-nothing approach?
Director Nesvik: Great question, Senator. Actually, I have heard from some of your constituents very recently about this. I actually didn't even know it was an issue until recently. I know it is important to your constituents. I am committed to working with you, your staff, and also the states to try to figure out how we tackle this thing. I don't have a great solution today, but you are right. Our working with our state wildlife agency partners is a very high priority.
Senator Alsobrooks: Thank you.
ALSOBROOKS, WARNOCK LEAD COLLEAGUES IN EFFORT TO PROTECT JOBS AND SMALL AND DISADVANTAGED BUSINESSES
Position: Senators Alsobrooks and Warnock oppose the Department of Transportation's interim final rule that pauses the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs, arguing the rule has sidelined 50,000 small businesses and 500,000 workers, increased construction costs, and disrupted the transportation economy.
In October, the Department of Transportation implemented an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that has sidelined more than 50,000 high-performing small businesses and approximately 500,000 workers as construction costs and labor shortages mount
WASHINGTON, DC– Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Ranking Member of the Environment and Public Works’ Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, joined Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and 31 colleagues, in demanding U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy reconsider his destabilizing efforts to dismantle the successful Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs that help drive job growth and the nation’s transportation economy.
The DBE program is a historically bipartisan federal initiative administered by DOT that sets an aspirational nationwide goal for federal transportation funding recipients to collectively spend at least 10 percent of those funds on small and disadvantaged businesses. The ACDBE program specifically targets contracting with DBEs for airport concessions, requiring airports that receive federal funding to set aspirational goals for DBE participation in prime and subprime contracts for concession operations.
“If the Department proceeds with its murky implementation of the IFR, it will be solely responsible for the chaos that follows,” said the lawmakers. “As long as DBE and ACDBE small businesses remain sidelined, hardworking Americans will be faced with higher costs from reduced competition, increased traffic, longer commutes, and an incomplete transportation system that limits physical, social, and economic mobility.”
In October 2025, DOT declared the programs unconstitutional and issued an interim final rule to rewrite these programs. As part of the IFR, DOT paused the program until each previously participating small business can complete an impractical recertification process, including by describing “social and economic disadvantage” and past instances of discrimination without reference to racial and gender characteristics.
The lengthy and subjective process of recertification has effectively sidelined 50,000 high-performing small businesses, at a time when transportation construction costs continue to outpace inflation, and workforce shortages are the leading cause of project delays. This decision by DOT breaks decades of judicial precedent that sustained the DBE and ACDBE programs, as well as the necessity of a race and gender-conscious remedy to address specific, identifiable discrimination and its lingering effects.
Reports from the Department of Justice and Minority Business Development Agency found instances where small and minority businesses have been discriminated against, including minority contractors being called racial slurs, other contractors receiving feedback such as "I will never use a minority firm for the service that I do," or that they were not selected for a subcontract due to their surname.
“I am proud to partner with my friend Senator Warnock in demanding that small businesses owned by minorities, women, or other socially and economically disadvantaged individuals get fair access to federally funded highway, transit, and airport contracts. Our Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise programs fuel the transportation economy—dismantling them doesn't just hurt those who own, run, and work in those businesses, it hurts all of us. Maryland has more Disadvantaged Business Enterprises than any other state, with over 9,000. So I will always fight to protect them and grow their access to opportunity,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
“The decision by DOT to declare the DBE and ACDBE programs unconstitutional and the department’s intention to rewrite programs so they fit the administration’s agenda is deeply concerning. These programs have proven to be effective, lowering costs for American commuters, increasing competition, driving new wealth creation, boasting exceptional returns on investments, and helping women- and minority-owned small businesses avoid pervasive discriminatory practices,” said Senator Reverend Warnock. “I express my utmost support for these two programs and hope Secretary Duffy and the Trump administration reconsider their position and work with Congress to ensure these programs continue to benefit all Americans.”
The Senators’ efforts were joined by U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Cory A. Booker (D-N.J.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
A copy of the letter can be found HERE, and the text is below:
We write with deep concern that the Department of Transportation’s (“the Department”) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Airport Concessions Program Implementation Modifications Interim Final Rule (the IFR) risks destabilizing transportation contracting and concessionaire markets nationwide. The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) programs have played a vital role in advancing the physical, social, and economic mobility of all Americans, while growing thousands of small businesses that help drive the nation’s transportation economy.
These programs have increased competition, expanded contractor and concessionaire capacity, and supported the timely and cost-effective delivery of federally-assisted transportation projects. At a time when transportation construction costs continue to outpace inflation and construction workforce shortages are the leading cause of project delays, any action that disrupts the participation of experienced DBE and ACDBE firms threatens to increase costs, delay delivery, and reduce competition across our transportation economy.
Congress created the DBE program in 1983 to help women- and minority-owned small businesses, which face severe and pervasive discrimination, fairly compete for federally assisted transportation and infrastructure projects. Despite progress in the years since, these small businesses have faced well-documented, persistent, and at times intentionally discriminatory barriers from public and private actors in their attempts to establish, grow, and operate construction and concessionaire businesses.
These persistent discriminatory barriers are why Congress has repeatedly affirmed its support for these programs, most recently in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (P.L. 117-58) and the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 (P.L. 118-63).
The DBE and ACDBE programs not only help remedy pervasive and, at times, intentional discrimination, but they also play a unique role in creating a diverse transportation contractor and supplier base that increases competition, lowers costs for America’s commuters, and drives new wealth creation. As of October 1, 2025, there were nearly 50,000 certified DBE businesses nationwide supporting an estimated more than 500,000 jobs, many of which would not exist without the DBE program. Since 2023, DBE certifications have increased nearly 20 percent, reflecting both growing entrepreneurial participation and continued demand for these firms’ services.
The DBE and ACDBE programs also represent a strong return on federal investment. According to the Department, the ACDBE program alone generated $2.7 billion in concessionaire revenues in 2022. More broadly, small businesses have accounted for roughly two-thirds of net job creation over the past 25 years. Nationally, minority-owned businesses, nearly all of which are small businesses, have contributed hundreds of billions of dollars in annual economic output, supported millions of jobs nationwide, and have grown at rates substantially exceeding the national average in recent years.
In 2024, leveraging less than $10 million in federal funding, Florida’s Small Business Development Center helped small businesses create or retain nearly 20,000 jobs, generate $475 million in tax revenues, and produce $3.8 billion in sales for local economies. These outcomes underscore a basic principle: policies that expand fair access to opportunity strengthen economic performance and fiscal outcomes alike.
Therefore, we were deeply concerned when the Department sidelined nearly 50,000 high-performing small businesses (representing approximately 500,000 employees) and froze a $37 billion investment program – and the billions more in economic activity it supports – all at a cost of over $100 million to the American taxpayer. This decision could not have come at a more inopportune time, with labor shortages already driving up costs and documented capacity constraints within many state departments of transportation.
The absence of a demonstrated transition plan, implementation capacity analysis, or disruption mitigation strategy raises serious concerns regarding project delivery, administrative feasibility, and the potential harm for small businesses and the communities they support. If the Department proceeds with its murky implementation of the IFR, it will be solely responsible for the chaos that follows. As long as DBE and ACDBE small businesses remain sidelined, hardworking Americans will be faced with higher costs from reduced competition, increased traffic, longer commutes, and an incomplete transportation system that limits physical, social, and economic mobility.
We urge the Department to work collaboratively with Congress to address any identified concerns rather than proceeding unilaterally to dismantle programs that have served as pillars of the nation’s transportation economy and created opportunities for countless Americans. All of our nation’s citizens deserve the equal opportunity—free from pervasive and ongoing discrimination—to contribute to building the country’s infrastructure and build wealth for their families and their communities.
ALSOBROOKS COSPONSORS BIPARTISAN BILL TO CAP INSULIN COSTS AT $35 A MONTH
Position: Senator Alsobrooks cosponsors the bipartisan INSULIN Act, which would cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 for Americans with private or employer-sponsored insurance and establish a pilot program to provide insulin at the same cost to uninsured Americans.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today as one of four new cosponsors of the bipartisan INSULIN Act that would make life more affordable for Americans living with diabetes, bringing the total to 22 bipartisan Senators and representing over 1/5 of the Senate. Alongside Alsobrooks, U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) are backing the bipartisan bill led by Diabetes Caucus Co-Chairs Senators Shaheen and Susan Collins (R-Maine), as well as Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) and John Kennedy (R-La.).
The Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act would cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for Americans on private and employer-sponsored insurance and create a pilot program to provide insulin at the same cost to Americans without insurance. In addition to Alsobrooks, Shaheen, Collins, Warnock, Kennedy, Ernst, Hickenlooper, and Cramer, the legislation is supported by U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Angus King (I-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Jim Justice (R-W.Va.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.).
The push to cap the monthly cost of insulin comes as the cost of health care continues to top Americans’ affordability concerns.
The INSULIN Act would directly address the root problems in the insulin market causing high list prices, while simultaneously extending vital patient protections, fostering competition and broadening access to needed insulin products. Specifically, the INSULIN Act:
The bipartisan legislation is supported by the American Diabetes Association, Breakthrough T1D, the Endocrine Society, the National Kidney Foundation and others.
ALSOBROOKS VOTES NO ON AN ADDITIONAL $70 BILLION TO ICE
Position: Senator Alsobrooks opposes additional federal funding for ICE and Border Patrol, arguing that the $70 billion allocation prioritizes immigration enforcement over addressing cost-of-living concerns and healthcare access.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) voted early this morning to prevent investing more than $70 billion more in taxpayer funds for ICE and Border Patrol. She released the following statement:
“As gas prices spike, the cost of groceries continues to rise, and millions of Americans lose access to their health care, Republicans have just handed over an additional $70 billion to ICE without serious reforms. Republicans have made it all too clear that their loyalty to protecting this President outweighs their loyalty to the American people. Tonight’s vote proved once again that their focus remains elsewhere: the President’s $2 billion slush fund, his ballroom, his arch, and his helipad. Not on lowering Americans’ costs.”
Senator Alsobrooks filed the following amendments, which represent the Democratic priorities focused on lowering costs, protecting public health, and defending our federal workers:
Alsobrooks, Young Introduce Bill to Repeal Federal Excise Tax on Heavy Trucks
Position: Senators Alsobrooks and Young introduced legislation to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks, arguing the tax increases vehicle costs, discourages fleet modernization, and slows adoption of safer and more fuel-efficient trucks.
WASHINGTON, DC – As reported by Reuters, U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act to repeal the 12% federal excise tax on heavy trucks.
The 12% excise tax on heavy trucks is the highest excise tax levied on any product in the country. By adding as much as $15,000 to $30,000 to the cost of a new heavy truck, trailer, semitrailer chassis, or tractor, the tax makes it more expensive for trucking companies and independent operators to modernize their fleets. Additionally, because the tax applies only to new vehicle purchases and not used trucks, it creates an incentive to keep older vehicles on the road longer, slowing the adoption of newer trucks that are safer and more fuel-efficient.
“I am proud to partner with Senator Young in introducing the Modern, Clean, and Safe Trucks Act of 2026 to repeal the excise tax on heavy trucks and trailers,” said Senator Alsobrooks. “This outdated tax incentivizes using older, less efficient trucks. Our bill supports a modern trucking industry allowing for the adoption of newer trucks that are safer and more fuel-efficient. In doing so, the bill supports small businesses, independent truckers, and our environmental goals – it just makes sense.”
“Repealing this tax is a simple step that can help the American trucking industry and consumers,” said Senator Young. “This tax hurts the small businesses and independent truckers that are the core of American trucking, and it promotes the usage of older, less efficient trucks. Cutting the federal excise tax on heavy-duty trucks and trailers will lead to newer, safer, and cleaner trucks on America’s roads.”
“First implemented over a century ago to fund America’s involvement in World War I, the FET currently adds tens of thousands of dollars to the cost of all new heavy-duty trucks and trailers, regardless of whether they run on diesel, alternative fuels, or zero-emission powertrains,” said American Trucking Associations President & CEO Chris Spear. “Keeping this antiquated tax on the books imposes an enormous hardship—particularly for the family businesses and independent truckers who make up the overwhelming majority of trucking. Removing this burden will allow motor carriers to replace their trucks and trailers with modern, safer, and cleaner equipment, which will in turn provide a boost to U.S. manufacturing jobs. Our industry is grateful to Senators Young and Alsobrooks for their leadership on this issue to improve highway safety, reduce emissions, and strengthen our economy.”
“The 12 percent Federal Excise Tax is outdated, inefficient, and punitive—to both dealers and fleets routinely adding over $20,000 to the price of a new heavy-duty commercial motor vehicle,” said ATD Chairman and President and CEO of Advantage Truck Group Kevin Holmes. “As we face challenges from tariff volatility and the ever-changing regulatory landscape, it is critical to reassess burdensome tax policies like the FET. Eliminating these barriers to fleet turnover will promote economic growth and lead to cleaner, safer trucks on America's streets and highways.”
Text of the legislation is available here.
Alsobrooks, Min Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the Importance of Reducing Gun Violence as America Celebrates its 250th Anniversary
Position: The resolution honors victims and survivors of gun violence and supports expanded investment in evidence-informed violence prevention strategies, victim services, law enforcement partnerships, and de-escalation training to reduce gun violence.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) and Congressman Dave Min (D-Calif.-47), introduced a Concurrent Resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as America celebrates its 250th anniversary. This concurrent resolution honors victims and survivors of gun violence; commends community leaders, law enforcement, public health professionals, community violence intervention practitioners, and advocates working to prevent violence; and supports expanded investment in evidence-informed strategies, victim services, improved crime data, stronger homicide and shooting clearance rates, law enforcement partnerships, and de-escalation training.
Senate cosponsors include Senators Booker (D-N.J.), Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Hirono (D-Hawaii), Padilla (D-Calif.), Schiff (D-Calif.), and Van Hollen (D-Md.).
“Every single person across this nation deserves to live in safe communities and live without the ever-present fear of gun violence. We should be able to go to our churches, grocery stores, malls, and schools without the fear of being shot. That is my dream for the next 250 years of America. It’s what America deserves. I am proud to partner with Congressman Min in that mission and introduce this resolution as a symbol of our resolve and dedication in ending gun violence once and for all,” said Senator Alsobrooks.
“America’s 250th anniversary is an opportunity to reflect on the kind of country we want to build for future generations. No parent should have to worry about whether their child will come home safely from school, and no community should have to live under the constant threat of gun violence,” said Rep. Min. “I’m proud to partner with Senator Alsobrooks on this resolution to honor victims and survivors, recognize those working to prevent violence, and reaffirm our commitment to make our communities safer. Public safety is not a partisan issue—it’s a fundamental responsibility and we must continue working to save lives.”
“Each year, our nation loses nearly 50,000 Americans to gun violence, and tens of thousands more become gun violence survivors. These tragedies have lasting traumatic and economic impacts on our communities. Fighting this epidemic means passing strong gun laws that save lives,” said GIFFORDS Executive Director Emma Brown. “As we mark our nation’s 250th year, we cannot forget about the children, parents, and communities across the country who deserve to live safely and free from gun violence. We are thankful to Senator Alsobrooks, Representative Min, and every cosponsor for helping lead the way.”
"As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we must renew our commitment to the unfinished work of building a country where every person can live safely and free from the fear of gun violence,” said Senator Booker. “Each year, tens of thousands of lives are taken by this epidemic. Behind every number is a life cut short, a grieving family, and a community forever changed. This resolution honors all those impacted by gun violence and calls on us to continue the urgent work of creating a safer America for every generation.”
“Too many Colorado communities have been devastated by gun violence,” said Senator Hickenlooper. “Whether it was passing universal background checks in Colorado or helping pass the first major federal gun safety law in nearly 30 years, we've proven that commonsense measures save lives. As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, we must recommit to reducing gun violence and keeping our communities safe.”
“Every day, thousands of Americans go to school, work, or their places of worship with the fear of being shot. As we continue working to enact commonsense gun safety legislation and end our nation’s gun violence epidemic, we must do everything in our power to protect our communities,” said Senator Hirono. “As we mark our country’s 250th birthday, this resolution reaffirms the importance of fighting for a future where every person in our country can live free from the fear of gun violence.”
“America has a gun problem. As we celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary, we must recommit to advancing commonsense gun safety reforms to ensure Americans don’t have to live in fear of being targets of gun violence at school, work, or their places of worship,” said Senator Padilla.
"Too many lives have been lost and families shattered by gun violence – something that's become too routine despite the horror and senselessness of these acts. As our nation recognizes its 250th anniversary, Congress can and must act to prevent more tragedies. With this resolution, we honor victims and survivors and recommit ourselves to supporting investments to put an end to this violence,” said Senator Schiff.
“As we mark America’s 250th anniversary, it’s important to take stock of the great challenges we face as the Trump Administration works to dismantle the progress we have made in this country over the years. For too long, Republicans have stood in the way of our efforts to take meaningful steps to address gun violence, and this Administration has only made matters worse. The scourge of gun violence continues to plague our communities, taking thousands of American lives every year. That’s why we must continue fighting for common-sense solutions to end the epidemic of gun violence in this country,” said Senator Van Hollen.
Alsobrooks Votes Yes on CLARITY Act in Banking Committee
Position: Senator Alsobrooks supports advancing the CLARITY Act out of committee to the Senate floor as a framework for regulating digital assets, though she has not committed to voting for final passage and seeks further negotiations on law enforcement and ethics provisions.
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement after voting to move the CLARITY Act out of the Banking Committee and onto the Senate Floor. The vote was reported favorably by a vote of 15-9.
“The digital revolution is upon us, and it has presented a clear opportunity to support small businesses, generate wealth, spur innovation, and support younger Americans who want to be part of this revolution. And this digital revolution is happening with us or without us—we have a responsibility to regulate it to create rules of the road.
“That is why I’ve been at the table. I’ve been in negotiations for over nine months, working toward regulating digital assets in a way that protects consumers and reduces the risks of deposit flight and deceptive marketing. I have negotiated in good faith with colleagues on both sides of the aisle willing to meet this critical moment. I’ve worked to make this bill better.
“Let me be very clear: my vote today is a vote to keep working in good faith. It does not mean I will be voting for the passage of the CLARITY Act on the floor. We still have work to do.
“We need to find a workable way to address law enforcement’s concerns about financial crimes. I am a former prosecutor and know how important that is. We also need to include an agreement on ethics—that would apply not just to the President and Vice President but to all of us. The American people—especially my constituents—expect that from us.
“I will keep working with my colleagues to get this done. Americans—from every background and every community—deserve to benefit financially from this digital revolution and be protected from the risks that come with it. If we don’t act, we will be left behind. I won’t let that happen.”
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
4.REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL PAC2 contributions$10,000
5.DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITTEE OF MARYLAND1 contribution$7,200
6.NATIONAL ACTIVE AND RETIRED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COM (NARFE-PAC)1 contribution$5,000
7.DEFEND THE VOTE1 contribution$5,000
8.UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEELabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for hospitality and food-service workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, workplace standards, and worker protections in the service industry.AI$5,000
9.UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM) 'INT'L UNION UNITED AUTOMOBILE AEROSPACE & AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENT WORKERS OF AMERICA UAWLabor1 contributionTrade-union PAC for the United Automobile, Aerospace & Agricultural Implement Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, collective bargaining, and worker protections in manufacturing and related sectors.AI$5,000
10.TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE1 contribution$5,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.COINBASE$17,500
2.BGR GROUP$16,000
3.TRUIST FINANCIAL CORPORATION$12,500
4.APOLLO$10,000
5.BLACKSTONE$8,500
6.APOLLO GLOBAL MANAGEMENT$8,000
7.ALLEGES GROUP$7,000
8.DRAFTKINGS$7,000
9.LINKEDIN$7,000
10.COINBASE INC.$6,800
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
