Press Releases

Hoyer Receives 100% Score from Human Rights Campaign
October 8, 2020
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I am honored to receive a 100% score from the Human Rights Campaign, recognizing my strong support of equality for all Americans.
National Capital Region Delegation Statement On White House Coronavirus Outbreak
October 6, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Representative Don Beyer (VA-08), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), and U.S. Representatives John Sarbanes (D-MD), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), Anthony Brown (D-MD), Jennifer Wexton (D-VA), and David Trone (D-MD) issued the following statement today:

Hoyer, Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud More Than $7.8 Million for Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery Expansion
October 5, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) along with U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-MD.) applauded the recent award of $7,865,950 in federal funding for a significant expansion of the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) National Cemetery Administration (NCA).

Issues: National Security & Veterans
Hoyer, Cardin Announce Legislation to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area
October 5, 2020
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National Heritage Areas are partnerships among the National Park Service, states and local communities in which the Park Service supports state and local conservation through federal recognition, seed money and technical assistance.
Issues: Environment
Hoyer Statement on Prince George's County Surpassing 30,000 COVID-19 Cases
October 5, 2020
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WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after Prince George's County surpassed 30,000 cases of COVID-19 this weekend:

Hoyer Statement on Settlement Following the Death of William Green
September 28, 2020
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Today’s announcement brings our community one step closer to being able to heal from the horrific and inexcusable shooting death of William Green, who was handcuffed in a patrol car when he was shot six times by a police officer earlier this year.
NEWSLETTER: Recognizing Hardworking Small Businesses in Maryland
September 25, 2020
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This week is National Small Business Week. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy in Maryland - there are more than 11,000 small businesses in the Fifth District, employing more than 120,000 Marylanders.
Issues: Jobs & the Economy
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade MARC, Railways Across Maryland
September 24, 2020
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This new federal investment will help modernize Maryland’s freight and passenger rail networks – a critical element of our state’s economy.
Issues: Transportation and Infrastructure
Hoyer Video Message on National Voter Registration Day
September 22, 2020
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Hi, this is Congressman Steny Hoyer, I’m the Majority Leader in the House of Representatives in Washington. Today is National Voter Registration Day.
Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths
September 22, 2020
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More than 200,000 Americans have now died from COVID-19.
Issues: Health Care & Seniors Jobs & the Economy