The dedicated employees of the Department of Homeland Security should not be penalized if the Department shuts down. From securing our nation's borders to guarding our airport checkpoints, we rely on these employees to keep America safe, and they should be compensated for the hard work they do every day.
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Tue, Feb 24, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
Fri, Feb 13, 2015 / Education
Earlier this week, House Democrats on the Education and Workforce Committee put forward a proposal to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which included a provision that authorizes a competitive grant program to expand the number of full-service community schools at the K-12 level across the country.
Wed, Feb 11, 2015
I urge the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to immediately implement the three new urgent safety recommendations issued today by NTSB.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
I was honored to join my colleagues today from both sides of the aisle to mark the passage of this bipartisan bill, which I supported, that will help reduce suicides of our military and veteran heroes.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / Education
Maryland Congressional Members Meet with Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian Lowery
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, Senator Ben Cardin, and Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, Chris Van Hollen, John P. Sarbanes, Donna F. Edwards, and John K. Delaney, hosted a Maryland Congressional Delegation Meeting on Capitol Hill with Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lillian M. Lowery.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / Federal Employees
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer spoke in support of federal employees today at the American Federation of Government Employees legislative conference rally.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
It was great to be at Marlin Steel today to see the work this company is doing, from making custom wire baskets to sheet metal fabrications, and to celebrate their expansion of their factory floor.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / Jobs & the Economy
Under Armour is a great success story for business owners looking to grow their companies here in Maryland and across America.
Sun, Feb 8, 2015
Congressman Hoyer attended the 34th Annual Black History Month Breakfast in Waldorf, Maryland, where he was joined by keynote speaker, Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn, Senator Ben Cardin, and hundreds of constituents from Maryland's Fifth District.
Wed, Feb 4, 2015 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees / Health Care & Seniors / Transportation and Infrastructure
Congressman Hoyer discussed several issues, including President Obama's 2016 Budget, House Republicans' 56th vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, and District of Columbia voting rights, on WAMU's The Kojo Nnamdi Show.
Tue, Feb 3, 2015 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
The President's budget proposal released today makes important investments for the future of the Fifth District, Maryland and our country.
Mon, Feb 2, 2015
We mark Black History Month this year by celebrating the legacy of the thousands who braved violence and intimidation a half-century ago when they stood up for the equal right to vote.
Tue, Jan 27, 2015
There is still more work to be done to alleviate homelessness in our community, and I'm proud that our community stakeholders and volunteers are working together to take action.
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 / Education
As part of the Cybersecurity Workforce Pipeline Consortium, Bowie State University will expand its cybersecurity research and curriculum to continue engaging students in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) field.
Mon, Jan 26, 2015 / Federal Employees
I'm proud to be joining my colleagues here today to re-introduce the Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act.