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ICYMI: Congressman Hoyer Ensures House Passage of H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act
April 23, 2021
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Wanted to make sure you saw news coverage on H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) brought H.R. 51 to the House Floor yesterday and worked hard to secure its passage. The legislation would admit Washington, DC as the 51st state in the Union.

DCist: House Of Representatives Passes D.C. Statehood Bill

Hoyer Discusses DC Statehood Legislation with WAMU, FOX 5 DC, MSNBC, WJLA and NBC Washington
April 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) discussed Thursday’s vote to pass H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act on WAMU, Fox 5 DC, MSNBC, WJLA, and NBC Washington. Below are excerpts from his interviews:
Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act
April 22, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the House Floor this morning in support of H.R. 51, legislation to admit Washington, DC as the 51st state in the Union, which passed the House today. Below are excerpts from his remarks.
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $5.5 Million to Support COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution
April 22, 2021
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Yesterday, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) announced more than $5.5 million in emergency federal funding to boost COVID-19 vaccine rollout and management in Prince George’s County and the City of Baltimore.
Issues: Health Care & Seniors
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of House Vote on H. R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act
April 21, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) led a press conference with Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Oversight and Reform Committee Chairwoman Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), and Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) ahead of Thursday's vote in the House on H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act. Below is a transcript of his remarks:

Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Virtual Meeting with Governor Hogan to Highlight the Success of the American Rescue Plan in Maryland and Discuss Opportunities to Advance the American Jobs Plan
April 21, 2021
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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined a virtual Delegation meeting Tuesday afternoon with Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone, along with with Governor Larry Hogan and his cabinet, to discuss the Governor’s for the upcoming fiscal year. Central to the conversation were the important federal resources from the American Rescue Plan and opportunities for major infrastructure investments through the American Jobs Plan. Below is a statement released by the Delegation following the meeting:
Issues: Budget & Fiscal Responsibility Education Federal Employees Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Urges President Biden to Include Pay Parity for Federal Employees in Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
April 16, 2021
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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) sent a letter to President Joe Biden yesterday urging him to include pay parity for federal civilian employees in the upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget. Congressman Hoyer has long advocated for parity in pay increases for both federal civilian employees and military personnel.
Issues: Federal Employees
NEWSLETTER: Reforming Police Departments and Increasing Transparency in Maryland
April 16, 2021
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This session the Maryland General Assembly passed a package of legislation to reform the culture of police departments and increase transparency between law enforcement and the citizens they serve. For too long, systemic racism and injustice has claimed the lives of countless African Americans. This sweeping package of reform measures is an important step toward putting an end to this discrimination.
NEWSLETTER: Share Your Story on the American Rescue Plan
April 15, 2021
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A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN HOYER

Since it was signed into law last month, the American Rescue Plan has had a direct and immediate impact on the lives of families throughout our state. Last week, I spoke with Fifth District residents about how the American Rescue Plan will the casework request form by clicking here.

Hoyer Applauds Executive Actions on the Black Maternal Health Crisis
April 13, 2021
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During Black Maternal Health Week, I applaud the strong executive actions taken by President Biden and Vice President Harris to address longstanding racial inequities in our health care system – which have been exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic – and improve health outcomes for Black mothers and mothers-to-be.
Issues: Health Care & Seniors