Quick Info
| Profession | Politician and physician |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/01/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Latest News about Andrew Harris
13/10/2026
Harris drew attention during a candidate debate with Democrat Dan Schwartz in Cambridge, Maryland, hosted by the League of Women Voters. He became irritated with an audience member who laughed at his comments on diesel prices, and the exchange was widely reported.
15/09/2026
Harris introduced a bill to temporarily suspend the federal gas and diesel tax through the end of 2026, pitching it as relief for drivers and truckers ahead of the midterm elections. The proposal responds to fuel prices that remain elevated.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Andrew Peter Harris, known as Andy Harris, is an American Republican politician and physician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 1st congressional district since 2011. He previously served in the Maryland State Senate and worked as an anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| Johns Hopkins University | BS, MD, MHS |
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Personal Life
| Military service | United States Navy Reserve, 1988-2005, Navy Medical Corps, rank of Commander |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Children | 5 |
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Career
| Medicine | Anesthesiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital for nearly three decades |
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| Maryland State Senate | Served from 1999 to 2011 |
| U.S. House of Representatives | Representative for Maryland's 1st congressional district since January 3, 2011 |
| Leadership | Chair of the House Freedom Caucus since September 17, 2024 |
| Committees | Member of the House Appropriations Committee; chairs the Agriculture subcommittee |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He is the only Republican member of Maryland's congressional delegation. | |
| 2. He is the son of immigrants who fled communist Eastern Europe after World War II. |
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