National Security & Veterans

As the daughter and granddaughter of Army, Navy, and Air Force veterans, Congresswoman Elfreth is personally dedicated to supporting our brave servicemembers and veterans. On the House Armed Services Committee, she will always advocate for the best quality of life possible for our servicemembers, veterans, and their families. 

Maryland has a long, storied history of playing a critical role in our national defense, and the Congresswoman is determined to ensure that our military remains the strongest, most skillful, and sharpest military on earth. Maryland’s Third District is also home to the U.S. Naval Academy, and the Congresswoman has worked closely with young men and women who made the honorable decision to serve our great nation. 

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Elfreth Votes No on Annual Defense Authorization Bill
July 22, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted against the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) on the House floor. Elfreth also voted against the legislation in Committee last month.

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump Administration for Transparency on Fuel Spill at Joint Base Andrews
May 6, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and U.S.

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Elfreth Releases 2025 Defense Report
February 9, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released her 2025 Defense Report. In her first year in Congress and serving on the Committee, Elfreth set out to visit every major military installation in Maryland.

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Elfreth Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent the Sale of Critical American Energy to Foreign Adversaries
January 14, 2026
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the Natural Resources Committee and House Armed Services Committee, introduced the bipartisan Protecting American Energy Security Act alongside co-lead Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14).

Issues: National Security & Veterans Environment
Elfreth, Bergman Introduce BEACON Act to Expand Innovative Care for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury
January 9, 2026
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03) and Representative Jack Bergman (R-MI-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen care for veterans living with traumatic brain injuries (TBI). The BEACON Act modernizes the Department of Veterans Affairs’ approach to TBI treatment by expanding access to innovative, evidence-based, non-pharmacological therapies that support long-term recovery and quality of life.

Issues: National Security & Veterans
President Signs Five Elfreth Bills and Two Co-Led Bills Into Law
December 18, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, five of Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth’s (MD-03) bills, as well as two bills co-led by the Congresswoman, were signed into law by President Donald J. Trump as part of the larger H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. In total, Elfreth secured 28 individual provisions in this annual defense legislation, including these 5 individual bills. 

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Elfreth Advances Maryland Priorities in Annual Defense Legislation
December 10, 2025
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, supported the passage of H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Elfreth Statement on Inspector General Report on Signalgate
December 4, 2025
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the Pentagon inspector general’s Report on Signalgate.

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Elfreth Introduces Bipartisan Veterans Health Care Legislation
November 11, 2025
Press Release

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Today, on Veterans Day, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-03), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and bipartisan Psychedelics Advancing Therapies (PATH) Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Transforming Healing, Resilience, and Integrative Veteran Engagement (THRIVE) Act alongside Representative Derrick Van Orden (R-WI-03). 

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Elfreth Joins House Armed Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee Members in Urging President Trump to Stop Supporting Putin’s Illegal War in Ukraine
February 26, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Member of the House Armed Services Committee joined fellow Members in their respective committees today in a letter urging President Donald Trump to stop supporting Vladimir Putin on the heels of the United States siding with Russia and breaking with longstanding allies at the United Nations on Monday.

Issues: National Security & Veterans