at 1:28 a.m. on March 26, 2024--a year ago tonight--a tragedy struck Maryland. A container ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge. While many were asleep, the Key Bridge collapsed into the icy waters. Although struck with fear and shock, Team Maryland didn't hesitate. We jumped into action right away and got to work. We have this phrase--``Team Maryland''--that we have been saying for years, but it is true. We work as a team, one of the strongest teams in the country--a coordinated effort between our Federal delegation, our Governor, and our county executives and mayors on the local level. It is true in good times, it is true when we face adversity, and it was never truer than we saw 1 year ago today. Governor Moore and Mayor Scott raced to the bridge. Our Federal delegation immediately started asking questions, pushing for funding to rebuild. County executives across the State, like me at the time, sent our resources and our first responders to help with rescue efforts. We are so grateful we had a President and administration willing to help. Team Maryland is just that--a team. We have always been, and we always will be. That is how you get through moments of crisis-- together. And we have stayed as a team every day since the collapse of the bridge, working together in coordination to ensure we can rebuild.…
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