Updates
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No Lobbyists on Presidential Transition Teams Act
December 5, 2016
In order to ensure that American taxpayer dollars aren’t going into the pockets of powerful DC lobbyists, I introduced the No Lobbyists on Presidential Transition Teams Act to prevent president-elects and vice president-elects from paying registered lobbyists to be a part of presidential transition teams.
Keep up to date with this bill here.
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Trump is NOT draining the swamp
December 1, 2016
President-elect Trump spent a lot of time on the campaign trail saying he was going to “drain the swamp” in DC. So far, it looks like he is breaking that promise to the American people.
He is filling his cabinet and advisory roles with Big Money political donors like Betsy DeVos and DC insiders like Reince Priebus. He is also setting a dangerous precedent surrounding his business dealings; putting his assets in a “blind trust” that is operated by his children is not good enough. The American public needs to have confidence that the office of the Presidency isn’t being tainted by President-elect Trump’s business interests.
The only thing Trump is doing to clean up the swamp is dressing the alligators up in suits and ties. Read more about how President-elect Trump isn’t draining the swamp here.
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That keeps me going...
December 1, 2016
Since the election, a number of you have come up to me and said, “I’m glad you’re there.” I think that means, “Thanks for looking out for us,” and I want you to know I’m going to keep doing the best I can.
But I want to say the same thing back to you: “I’m glad you’re there.” I’m glad you’re there, holding strong, building a life, and all the while finding time to do things for others. That keeps me going. Thank you!
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Sarbanes on Stephen Bannon Appointment
December 1, 2016
I was proud to join with 169 of my colleagues in the House of Representatives to call on President-elect Trump to rescind his nomination of Stephen Bannon as White House Chief Strategist.
Bannon is a leader of the radical right movement and bringing him into the White House inner circle is a flashing red danger sign about where the Trump Administration is headed.
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Thank You
November 9, 2016
I wanted to thank you so much for all of your support during this campaign. Yesterday's vote of confidence from the people of Maryland's Third District was truly humbling. I look forward to continuing to work hard in Congress on behalf of my constituents and our country.
America has been through a long and hard fought campaign for the presidency and last night's result was a surprise to many. We must move forward, finding opportunities to work together collaboratively, while recognizing that there will inevitably and justifiably be points of deep disagreement among us. Above all, we must listen to each other in good faith and with an appreciation that our diversity -- of backgrounds, of views, of convictions -- should be and can be the source of our greatest strength.
-Congressman John Sarbanes
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Sarbanes Working for Veterans
November 4, 2016
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Early Voting
October 27, 2016
It was great to see so many people out at the Towson University early voting location this morning!
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Capital Gazette Endorses John Sarbanes
October 26, 2016
Thank you to the Capital Gazette for endorsing my re-election campaign! It is a privilege to work on behalf of the residents of Anne Arundel County in the United States Congress.Anne Arundel County has a rich and diverse history and is home to strong communities, proud residents and national treasures, such as the U.S. Naval Academy. With an unrivaled combination of military installations, cyber and defense contractors, major health and educational institutions, and vibrant small businesses, the county has become a key economic engine driving growth around the Baltimore-Washington Airport, Fort Meade and beyond. At the same time, the hundreds of miles of shoreline that touch the county have inspired its citizens to exercise special stewardship over the health of the Chesapeake Bay. -
Get Out And Vote
October 26, 2016
This is not the election you want to look back on and have to explain to someone that you didn't come out and cast your vote.
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Sarbanes | Working for the Environment
October 18, 2016
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Sarbanes | Fighting Big Oil And Gas
October 15, 2016
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Citizen Owned Elections
October 10, 2016
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Big Money In Politics
October 3, 2016
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In the News: Restoring Our Republic
September 19, 2016
Restoring Our Republic
John Sarbanes, The Huffington Post
September 14, 2016The story goes that Benjamin Franklin was approached by Elizabeth Powell as he exited Independence Hall in Philadelphia: “Well, Doctor, what have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” The 81-year old Franklin replied, “[A] republic... if you can keep it.”
Keeping our republic has become the passion of millions of Americans who are convinced that their government is broken. They see a Congress captured by special interests and frustratingly unresponsive to the needs of everyday Americans. Whatever else they may disagree about, Democrats, Republicans and Independents have all arrived at the same explanation for the rot in our politics: Big Money.
According to a recent Ipsos poll, 7 in 10 respondents agreed that our democracy is at risk if action is not taken to address the undue influence of money in politics. The same poll found that 8 in 10 respondents view that influence to be worse than at any other time in their lives and an overwhelming 93 percent of respondents felt that elected officials listen more to big-money campaign donors than to regular voters.
Click here to continue reading.
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In the News: Sarbanes Working for Veterans in Anne Arundel County
August 31, 2016
Our say: VA walks back a bad decision about clinic
Editorial Board, Capital Gazette
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Women's Equality Day
August 26, 2016
Today is the 96th anniversary of women winning the right to vote. While we are on the verge of electing our first female president we need to remember that we still have work to do when it comes to securing equal pay for equal work and electing more women into office!
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Happy 100th Birthday to the National Park Service
August 25, 2016
The National Park Service turns 100 years old today!Maryland is home to 18 wonderful national parks and this weekend all entrance fees are being waived to celebrate their centennial. -
Recalling Michael Phelps
August 12, 2016
Back in the day, before Michael Phelps competed in his first Olympics, he and I used to share the pool at Meadowbrook in Mt. Washington. At 23 years his senior, I used to pace myself by trying to swim one lap for his every two. I couldn't even do that. Anyway, we chose different paths from there. Michael decided to become the greatest Olympian of all time. I went into politics. Sometimes I think about how different things would have been if I'd been a better swimmer. Oh well .... Congratulations Michael on making your hometown of Baltimore and Towson High School (where all my kids graduated) so proud!!
- Congressman John Sarbanes
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Glen Burnie Carnival 2016
August 4, 2016
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National Night Out 2016
August 2, 2016
This year I had the chance to go to the National Night Out events in Onley and Halethorpe. It's always a great night for members of the community to come out and meet our first responders and law enforcement personnel.
Click below to see a quick video from the Halethorpe event.
Click on the left or right of the photo to scroll through an album of photos from Olney and Halethorpe's National Night Out events.