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Federal offices give delegation appropriations, staffing and policy updates; Harris office flags right‑whale rule reversal
Summary
Federal staff told the Eastern Shore Delegation the FY‑25 appropriations deadline is March 14 and offered webinars and technical assistance on congressionally directed spending; Rep. Andy Harris’ staff outlined recent rulemaking developments related to North Atlantic right whales and flagged district priorities.
Staff from U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s office briefed the Eastern Shore Delegation on the federal appropriations calendar and congressionally directed spending support, while staff from Rep. Andy Harris discussed regional concerns including the recent NOAA Fisheries withdrawal of a proposed North Atlantic right whale vessel‑speed rule.
Elisa Hastings, representing Sen. Van Hollen, said the federal government was operating under a continuing resolution and that the appropriations deadline was March 14. She said Sen. Van Hollen is working to ensure congressionally…
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