The General Services Administration (GSA) announced the selection of Greenbelt for the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s (FBI) new, consolidated headquarters on November 8, 2023. In 2009, FBI Director, Bob Mueller walked into Congressman Hoyer’s office and said the FBI needed a new building that accommodates the way the FBI works now. Congressman Hoyer has worked diligently, leading Maryland’s Congressional delegation and state leaders for the last 14 years to ensure Maryland became the home for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters.
See here for Congressman Hoyer's remarks at the press conference celebrating the selection of Greenbelt for the FBI’s new headquarters.
Press coverage can be found below: The Baltimore Banner: Steny Hoyer’s big win: Congressman ‘quarterbacked’ effort to bring FBI to Maryland “During a series of victory speeches in Greenbelt on Friday, politicians praised the team effort over the years and Hoyer’s leadership. He was variously called the champion, quarterback, captain and general manager of the ‘Team Maryland’ effort.” “‘He is our architect of the plan … It would not have happened if we did not have the unity of a team. A team at every level to make this possible,’ said U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, also a key figure in the effort.’” “‘If you ever get a chance to have a conversation with Steny Hoyer, I can guarantee you in the first 30 seconds ‘FBI’ will come up in that conversation,’ Gov. Wes Moore said, eliciting chuckles from the crowd.” “‘For the record, in Maryland, we spell ‘tenacity’ S-T-E-N-Y,’ said Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, who praised Hoyer’s diligence and called him ‘our forever leader.’” “‘The congressman spoke one language, and it was called ‘FBI,’’ said Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks.” “‘I have been with him in many, many settings where he had me come inside and [he’d] say: ‘I want to have you talk to yet another person regarding the FBI.’ It has really been an effort of love and tenacity on his behalf,’ Alsobrooks said.” “Hoyer — and the rest of ‘Team Maryland’ — are convinced Greenbelt won fair and square. They repeatedly called the choice of Greenbelt ‘a done deal.’” “‘I think the fact that I thought we were right is what really sustained us through the ups and downs,’ Hoyer said. ‘And I think the fact that we were all convinced we were right kept us energized.’”Maryland Matters: Hoyer on FBI HQ decision: ‘This is a done deal’ POLITICO: Hoyer, Maryland's political class take victory lap after FBI headquarters site selection “Steny Hoyer neatly summed up his state's sentiments on the FBI headquarters selection: ‘We've had the battle. We won.’” “Hoyer added: ‘... Those who didn't win are upset. I get that. But the facts are the facts.’” WTOP: Amid fierce criticism, GSA defends and Md. leaders celebrate Greenbelt FBI HQ choice “Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House majority leader, said: ‘The FBI needed site in the region that was secure, affordable and accessible, one suitable for the bureau’s crucial work. With that goal in mind, the GSA conducted a thorough, transparent and objective site selection process.’” “‘This is done,’ Hoyer said. ‘An objective reading of all the facts led to the selection.’” DC News Now: Top Maryland officials stand united that Greenbelt will get the FBI headquarters “‘The GSA conducted a thorough, transparent, and objective site selection process,’ Hoyer said. ‘An objective reading of all the facts led to the selection of the FBI headquarters at Greenbelt, Maryland, because it’s best for the country, best for the FBI and best for the people.’” FOX 5: 'Nothing given, everything earned': Md. Gov. Moore celebrates FBI move amid site selection debate “Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer said Wray has previously indicated he would prefer to stay in Washington, but maintained that experts found a suburban location is a better choice for the agency's long-term security. ‘To say somehow this process was skewed is wrong,’ Hoyer told the Associated Press.” WUSA 9: 'This is done' | Maryland leaders celebrate FBI headquarters decision “Meanwhile, Rep. Steny Hoyer, who has been pushing for the FBI headquarters move for 14 years, was adamant that the site was selected based on merit and not for political reasons.” “‘This is done. I understand that the Virginia delegation has raised issues. Those issues are issues that someone who didn't get the project is going to say,’ Hoyer said Friday.” WBAL TV: Maryland leaders laud FBI headquarters in Greenbelt; Virginia leaders unhappy “The governor credited U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-District 5, with leading the state’s effort to get the FBI to move to Maryland.” “‘It was everybody joining together,’ Hoyer said.” CBS News Baltimore: Gov. Moore: Maryland will move forward with building FBI headquarters in Greenbelt “‘Today is a great day for the FBI. Team Maryland stood united throughout this process as we presented the facts and made our case for why our sites were the best choice for the FBI,’ said Congressman Steny Hoyer. ‘This team was made up of people from every political background, every generation, and every level of government. Together, we put Maryland's best foot forward. Our work does not end today, and neither does this team. I speak for all of us when I say we are eager to welcome the FBI to Maryland as soon as possible.’” The Daily Record: Maryland officials celebrate landing FBI headquarters, blast director’s criticisms “The officials all lauded U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, the former House majority leader who since 2009 has led the charge for Maryland to be the new home of the FBI, which the government has housed blocks from the White House in the aging J. Edgar Hoover Building since the mid-1970s.” “‘I’m proud to stand here. Obviously, this is a huge victory,’ Hoyer said during the press conference. ‘Bob Mueller, the (former) director of the FBI, 14 years ago came into my office and he said, ‘Our building is falling down.’’” “Hoyer said the GSA decided Greenbelt was the most transit-accessible option, provided the quickest development timeline and cost more than $1 billion less than building in Springfield.” The Washington Post: Maryland Democrats rebuke FBI head, dismiss Va. concerns over Greenbelt site “Maryland leaders spent most of their news conference congratulating themselves, and Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) focused solely on a positive message, declaring: ‘Nothing given. Everything earned.’” “While Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) was widely praised by Moore and others as the ‘architect’ of Maryland’s plan, Moore’s fellow Democrats praised him for putting together a strong argument for equity and helping to sell it to the Biden administration.”Capital News Service: ‘No more deliberation, there’s no more questioning:’ Maryland leaders defend FBI relocation
