Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Subcabinet
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.
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.
“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
What's New
- Lt. Governor Brown Sets 2010 Legislative Priorities 1.26.10
- Federal Recovery Funds Allow 23 Prince George's County Jurisdictions to Link into County-Wide Radio System 1.14.10
- Lt. Governor Brown, Senator Mikulski and Congresswoman Edwards Announce Funding in Federal Checkbook to Green-Light Regional Emergency Response Partnership 1.8.10
- Lt. Governor Brown Releases 2009 Annual BRAC Report 1.5.10
- Statement from Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown on the New Year 12.31.09
- Brown Joins Cardin, Mikulski & Van Hollen to Announce $300 Million for Essential BRAC Traffic Fix in National Capital Region 12.22.09

