Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Subcabinet

Lt. Governor breaks ground at Aberdeen Proving Ground

Brown Joins Cardin, Mikulski & Van Hollen to Announce $300 Million for Essential BRAC Traffic Fix in National Capital Region

Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown joined U.S. Senators Benjamin L. Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, and Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett in announcing unprecedented federal investment in BRAC-related transportation projects outside the gate of what will be the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda.  Projects include improvements to the surrounding roads, including MD-355, and upgrades to the Metro station.

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2009 Legislative Accomplishments

  • Included Maryland as a member of the interstate compact, easing the school transfer process for military children.
  • Extended the 10-year life of a BRAC Zone and the amount of time local jurisdictions have to designate properties as BRAC Zone eligible.
  • Funded $1 million for MHEC BRAC Higher Education Grants, distributed to state universities and colleges.

 

Learn about BRAC's progress in Maryland: 2009 Annual BRAC Progress Report.

 

Brown discusses a proposed BRAC zone

“Two years ago, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decisions tasked our state with a new responsibility.  We have taken on an expanded role as a national leader in our homeland defense.”

–Lt. Governor Brown