Rep. Andy Harris, a U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 1st district, has used his social media platform to comment on current political events, including the ongoing government shutdown and debates over immigration policy.
On October 19, 2025, Harris posted, “This Administration is upholding the law. It may make some people uncomfortable especially those who see a political advantage in granting illegal aliens a pathway to vote.”
The following day, October 20, 2025, Harris addressed the government shutdown, stating, “On the Sunday morning shows yesterday, the Democrats tried once again, unconvincingly, to say that they are not to be blamed for the shutdown. But the reason that the government remains shut down is becoming crystal clear to Americans – it’s because Senate Democrats have chosen”.
Later the same day, Harris continued his criticism, sharing a link and writing, “Maryland Rep. Andy Harris blames Democrats for shutdown; criticizes protests”.
Andy Harris has represented Maryland’s 1st congressional district since 2011, succeeding Frank Kratovil. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he served in the Maryland Senate from 1999 to 2011. Harris, born in New York City in 1957 and currently residing in Cambridge, holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Johns Hopkins University, earned in 1977.
