Rep. Andy Harris Elected House Freedom Caucus Chairman

Harris has represented Maryland’s First Congressional District since 2011 and is the only GOP congressman from the Old Line State.

Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) speaks in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo

WASHINGTON—Rep. Andy Harris (R-Md.) has been elected chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, the conservative group announced on Sept. 18.

“It’s an honor to serve the House Freedom Caucus as Chairman,” Harris, 67, said in a statement posted to social media platform X. “I’ve been on the Freedom Caucus since its beginning and as Chairman, I’m going to roll up my sleeves and work to secure our Southern Border, battle Washington’s reckless government spending, and fight for our constitutional freedoms in the House of Representatives.”