Press Releases
January 28, 2021
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Committee on Oversight and Reform Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney, Committee on Armed Services Chairman Adam Smith, Committee on Appropriations Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro, Co-Chair of the Democratic Women’s Caucus Jackie Speier, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, Congressman Don Beyer, and Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced The Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, to grant all federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave relating to personal illness, illness of a family member, or military deployment.
January 28, 2021
In announcing his retirement today, my friend Will Baker leaves behind an unmatched legacy as a dedicated advocate for the Chesapeake Bay.
Issues:
Environment
January 26, 2021
In the previous Congress, the Democratic House Majority passed the Raise the Wage Act in order to ensure that American workers can earn incomes that enable them to make ends meet.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
January 26, 2021
This latest infusion of federal funding for Maryland will support state and local governments, hospitals, health care providers, first responders and other frontline workers that have carried the financial burden of purchasing equipment and supplies necessary as they work to care for coronavirus patients, administer the COVID-19 vaccine and bring the virus under control.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
January 26, 2021
A robust vaccination strategy is critical to our efforts to defeat COVID-19 in Maryland.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
January 26, 2021
This new infusion of federal funding will help WMATA and Montgomery County reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission on public transportation systems and get riders safely to their destinations.
January 25, 2021
This urgently needed relief will help provide students, educators and support professionals with more resources to improve learning and educational services, and help Maryland school districts cover the significant costs they have borne throughout this pandemic.
Issues:
Education
January 22, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being distributed to Marylanders aged 75 and older, health care providers, law enforcement officials, education staff, those living in assisted living facilities, and individuals at congregate living facilities such as transitional housing and shelters
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
January 22, 2021
The executive order signed by President Biden today is a welcome step that will restore and strengthen our nation’s federal workforce.
Issues:
Federal Employees
January 19, 2021
I am honored to invite Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis, a dear friend and a constituent from the Fifth District, to join me as my guest for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies at the Capitol on Wednesday.