AG Brown prevailedin preserving funding for AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism.The White House Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) agreed to release over $184million in funding AmeriCorps plans to award to service programs across the country. OMB’sattempted cuts threatened the survival of those programs and the well-being of those who dependon them.On July 23, Attorney General Brown co-led a coalition in filing an amended lawsuit challengingOMB’s attempt to gut AmeriCorps programs. When their response for these actions was due inCourt, OMB and AmeriCorps instead agreed to fully release the previously withheld funds.

“This is a major victory for Maryland’s most vulnerable and the AmeriCorps members whoserve them. This outcome provides security for the programsand dedicated AmeriCorps members who tutor and mentor struggling Maryland students andgive food to Marylanders who need it. By protecting these programs, we are defending thewellbeing of thousands of Marylanders who depend on this critical support to live full, healthylives.” – AG Brown