Maryland — 1st District

Dan Schwartz

Supports consumer protection and affordability focus

Schwartz prioritizes lowering living costs and creating economic predictability by opposing broad tariffs and government spending freezes. Leveraging a 14-year career in state and federal financial regulation, he advocates for holding financial institutions accountable while balancing economic growth with consumer protections.

• Opposes federal spending freezes and tariffs that disrupt household savings and small business planning
• Advocates cutting unnecessary red tape while enforcing consumer protection standards against financial misconduct
• Supports banning members of Congress from trading equities, options, and cryptocurrencies

“I will be laser focused on affordability and the economy. I will fight dangerous policies like spending freezes and tariffs that make it impossible for families to save, and small businesses to plan for the future.”

Andrew Harris

Supports spending cuts and balanced budget

Harris emphasizes strict fiscal discipline, spending controls, and tax simplification to combat inflation and promote economic growth. As Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, he advocates for balanced budget measures and reducing regulatory burdens on businesses.

• Cosponsored a Balanced Budget Amendment to mandate federal spending limits
• Voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023 to cap federal spending and expand SNAP and TANF work requirements
• Voted for H.R. 1 (2025 reconciliation bill) providing funding for federal programs, increasing the debt limit, and addressing tax policy
• Advocates for tax code simplification and reducing federal regulatory burdens on industry

“Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus and Chairman of the Agriculture Subcommittee to Appropriations, he's fighting to restore fiscal responsibility to Washington and protect your hard-earned taxpayer dollars.”

Dan Schwartz

Supports expanding affordable healthcare access

Schwartz advocates for improving access to affordable healthcare services and restoring federal funding for medical and public health research. He pledges to support healthcare workers, first responders, and evidence-based public health policy.

• Pledges to protect and expand access to affordable healthcare services
• Opposes executive branch cuts to public health research and medical programs
• Advocates for public support and resources for medical professionals and first responders

“I will improve and protect access to affordable healthcare and support vital public health research that's been recklessly cut by the Trump Administration and DOGE.”

Andrew Harris

Opposes ACA and supports market-based health reforms

Harris, a physician, strongly opposes the Affordable Care Act and favors free-market healthcare alternatives. He supports expanding Health Savings Accounts and allowing health insurance sales across state lines to foster competition.

• Supports replacing the ACA with interstate health insurance competition and expanded Health Savings Accounts
• Voted for H.R. 185 to terminate CDC COVID-19 vaccination requirements for foreign travelers
• Voted for H.J.Res. 7 to terminate the national COVID-19 state of emergency

“I support replacing the President’s healthcare law with other common sense reform measures, like increasing competition between insurance companies by allowing competition across state lines, tax deductibility of 100% of medical costs, expanding health insurance savings accounts and other measures that allow you to be in control of your health care decisions.”

Dan Schwartz

Supports environmental protection and clean investment

Schwartz prioritizes environmental conservation and natural resource protection for Maryland communities. He advocates for strategic investments in sustainable infrastructure and environmental health.

• Pledges to protect Maryland's natural environment and natural resources
• Advocates state and federal investments in environmental health and local infrastructure
• Identifies environmental protection as a primary public policy passion

“I will fight for investments in Maryland’s future and protect its environment so working families can live in our state and benefit from its amazing natural resources.”

Andrew Harris

Supports domestic fossil fuel production

Harris prioritizes American energy independence by expanding traditional energy production, including oil, natural gas, and coal. He opposes federal green energy subsidies and regulations that restrict domestic energy development.

• Voted for the Lower Energy Costs Act (H.R. 1) to boost oil, gas, and coal production and streamline pipeline permitting
• Voted for the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which sought to repeal federal green energy tax credits
• Advocates domestic energy independence to secure lower fuel prices for consumers

“Energy independence should be a priority in formulating American energy policy.”

Dan Schwartz

Supports ethics reform and stock trading bans

Schwartz advocates for government transparency, ethics reforms, and accountability in elected office. He proposes banning members of Congress from trading individual stocks, options, and cryptocurrencies to eliminate financial conflicts of interest.

• Supports a complete ban on members of Congress trading equities, options, and cryptocurrencies
• Advocates using congressional investigative powers to ensure executive accountability to the rule of law
• Emphasizes campaign finance reform and protecting earned benefit programs like Social Security

“I support a ban on members of Congress trading equities, options and crypto.”

Andrew Harris

Supports election integrity laws and judicial limits

Harris focuses on election security requirements and limiting federal judicial authority over national policies. He voted against certifying certain 2020 election results and supports restricting federal district court injunctions.

• Voted against certifying 2020 electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania
• Voted for the NORRA of 2025 (H.R.1526) to limit federal district court injunctions to the specific parties involved
• Voted for the Epstein Files Transparency Act (H.R.4405) requiring DOJ publication of unclassified records
• Voted for the SAVE Act (H.R. 22) to require photo proof of citizenship for federal election registration

“Harris voted against certifying the electoral votes from Arizona and Pennsylvania.”

Andrew Harris

Supports strict border enforcement and mandatory detentions

Harris favors strict immigration controls, mandatory detention policies, and robust voter qualification standards. He consistently votes for legislation that enhances federal detention mandates and restricts public benefits for non-citizens.

• Voted for the Laken Riley Act (S.5) requiring DHS to detain non-citizens arrested for burglary, theft, or shoplifting
• Voted for the Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025 (H.R.875) making driving while impaired grounds for deportation or inadmissibility
• Voted for the SAVE Act (H.R.22) requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register for federal elections
• Voted against the Maryland Dream Act during his tenure in the state Senate

“In the Maryland Senate, I voted against the Dream Act, a policy that gives discounted and taxpayer subsidized in-state college tuition rates to students who are not here legally.”