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.
All people have the right to quality, affordable health care. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, more people are insured today than at any other point in our nation’s history – seniors receive discounts on prescription drugs and more Americans are heading to the doctor for preventative care. We must do everything we can to protect and expand the ACA, and ensure working families, veterans, seniors, and women have the care they need.
Just as Democrats and Republicans worked together to strengthen and improve Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, we must do more to lower drug costs and continue to increase coverage in our healthcare system. In the 117th Congress, I am continuing to support legislation that aims to lower the cost of prescription drug.
Additionally, I’m fighting to close the gaps in our healthcare system that have left minorities and underserved communities behind, especially in the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s why I introduced the Health Enterprise Zones Act, a critical piece of legislation that would incentivize health care providers to give communities the care they deserve and address the racial disparities that plague our communities.