Transportation and Infrastructure

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Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District is one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Maryland.  Congressman Hoyer has worked very closely with state and local officials to ensure that our transportation infrastructure is prepared to meet the needs of Fifth District residents, businesses, and Federal facilities.

Over the years, Congressman Hoyer has helped secure the reconstruction of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the restoration of the Suitland Parkway, federal funding for Metro rail capital improvements, and the Southern Maryland Commuter Bus Initiative. He continues to secure funding for the ongoing construction of the Purple Line, a 16.2 mile light rail line which will connect Prince George’s County and Montgomery County.

In 2017, Congressman Hoyer sponsored legislation to establish the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission to improve the safety and reliability of Metro. He believes that a sustainable and reliable source of funding is the only way to address Metro’s long-term capital needs.

More on Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer Announces $120,865 to Enhance Coastal Resilience in MD-05
April 23, 2024
Press Release

CHARLES COUNTY, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, joined the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in announcing $120,865 for the Popes Creek Waterfront Park Living Shoreline Design.

Issues: Environment Transportation and Infrastructure
Team Maryland Introduces Legislation to Ensure 100 Percent Federal Support for Replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge
April 11, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) on Thursday to introduce bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would allow the federal government to fully fund the replacement of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and its approaches.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Hoyer Remarks Urging Support for Baltimore and the Rebuild of the Francis Scott Key Bridge  
April 10, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today during a bipartisan Special Order Hour, hosted by Rep. Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) about the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. In his speech, Congressman Hoyer spoke about the city of Baltimore, the importance of reopening the port, and the urgent need to support rebuilding the Francis Scott Key bridge. Below is the transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Hoyer Remarks Following Maryland Delegation Meeting on the Federal Response to the Key Bridge Collapse
April 9, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks today at a press conference after a meeting on the federal response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse alongside the Maryland Congressional Delegation, Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General LTG Scott Spellmon, and other officials. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Hoyer Tours Southern Maryland Airports to Highlight How the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Upgrading Transportation Infrastructure and Improving Safety in MD-05
April 8, 2024
Press Release

SOUTHERN MARYLAND — This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) received a briefing and tour at two airports in Southern Maryland – Maryland Airport in Charles County and St. Mary’s Regional Airport in St. Mary’s County. As part of the Regional Leadership Council’s Investing in America Week of Action, Congressman Hoyer met with airport officials and leaders from St. Mary’s County to discuss how federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is improving safety and upgrading transportation infrastructure in Southern Maryland.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $6 Million to Improve Transportation and Health Technology, Safety in Maryland
March 18, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) today announced $6,652,757 in federal funding for Maryland state agencies to make improvements in transportation, health technology, and road safety.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Maryland Airports Receive Nearly $20 Million for Integral Infrastructure Improvements
February 16, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) today announced $19,974,160 in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for projects at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Martin State Airport, the base of operations for Maryland’s Air National Guard.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Maryland Delegation Announces Over $4 Million to Repair and Replace Electric Vehicle Chargers
January 22, 2024
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) today announced $4,360,176 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to repair and replace 25 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in six counties across the state. 

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $240 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Across Maryland
December 22, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) announced announced $240,451,000 to modernize clean water infrastructure across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Across Maryland
December 21, 2023
Press Release

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) announced $28,505,333 to improve road safety in communities across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S.

Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure