Lawmakers, regulators press Air Force over Joint Base Andrews fuel spill

Congressional leaders and Maryland regulators are demanding immediate action from the Trump administration to stop an ongoing jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews that has contaminated a Maryland creek and nearby communities for over seven m

First covered Oct 30, 2026 · 4:12 PM PT · 1 article · no longer in the live window

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11d Inside Climate News Lawmakers and Regulators Press Air Force Over Continuing Pollution From Joint Base Andrews Fuel Spill — Congressional leaders and Maryland regulators continue to pressure the Trump administration for information about the ongoing jet fuel leak at Joint Base…

Primary sources

vanhollen.senate.gov Maryland Delegation Members Press Trump Administration for Transparency on Fuel Spill at Joint Base Andrews | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland

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thehill.com Lawmakers demand answers after 32,000-gallon jet fuel leak at Joint Base Andrews

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