Press Releases

Hoyer Announces Staff Change
April 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today announcing that Maya Valentine has been promoted to Maryland Press Secretary...
Hoyer, Brown, Adams, Underwood Host Virtual Roundtable Discussion on Black Maternal Health
April 26, 2021
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This morning, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) on the status of Black maternal health in our country. The Members were joined by public health experts and representatives from women’s health and women's rights advocacy groups from Maryland. Click here to watch the virtual roundtable discussion.
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $2.8 Million to Strengthen Rural Water Infrastructure
April 23, 2021
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (all Md.) today announced more than $2.8 million in federal funding to modernize critical water infrastructure across the state.

NEWSLETTER: Ensuring Equal Representation for the Citizens of DC
April 23, 2021
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This week I was proud to bring H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to the House Floor for a second time and ensure its passage. I continue to be a strong supporter of DC statehood, as not just a matter of civil rights, but of equality for all Americans. H.R. 51 will make sure that the more than 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia have an equal voice in our democracy once and for all.
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