Anthony Brown was elected to his first term representing Maryland’s 4th Congressional District - encompassing parts of Anne Arundel and Prince George’s Counties - on November 8, 2016 and was sworn in on January 3, 2017. He is currently serving his third term in Congress.
Congressman Brown serves on the House Armed Services Committee, where he helps shape policies to ensure we maintain the best-trained and best equipped military, make the right investments to fight 21st century threats, and keep our country strong and safe. Congressman Brown is also a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, where he advocates for the 21st century transportations our communities need to get ahead. Congressman Brown is currently co-Chair of the New Democrat Coalition' National Security Task Force.
Every child deserves a world-class education no matter the zip code, neighborhood, or city they grow up in. That begins with expanding universal Pre-Kindergarten to every four-year-old, increasing federal investment in primary education, and fighting to provide teachers with more professional support and resources.
In Congress, I continue to support giving schools and educators more resources, through the “Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act” which would increase the deduction for educators’ expenses from $250 to $500. I’ve also supported legislation aimed at bridging the racial divide in public education and passed an amendment to help expand the pool of talented mental professionals in our schools.
As part of the House Armed Services Committee, I’ve been a staunch advocate for additional funding from the Department of Defense for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and other Minority Institutions. During my tenure, I’ve increased funding to these institutions for research grants and resources by 50 percent and expanded new career pathways in public service.
In addition, as a member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I’ve made it a priority to ensure all students have a safe route to get to school. Through the passage of the “Safe Routes to School Expansion Act,” traffic collisions including people of all ages have been reduced by 75 percent. Students, parents, and educators deserve infrastructure around our schools that promote safety and accessibility, and I will continue to fight for these necessities in Congress.
By investing in education we will close the achievement gap, prepare the next generation to compete in the global economy, ensure that our workers are ready to take on new challenges, and provide every Marylander and American with the opportunity to fulfill the American Dream. That is why I support initiatives to make college and trade schools more affordable. Whether their path is vocational training, community college, or higher education, every child must have all the tools at their disposal if we are going to build a brighter future.