Press Releases
September 17, 2019
We write to express our concern regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) recent proposed rule regarding broad-based categorical eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and its impact on the State of Maryland.
September 16, 2019
Hi – I’m Congressman Steny Hoyer of Maryland and the Majority Leader in the House of Representatives. I’m proud to join with you in celebrating 2019’s Hispanic Heritage Month.
Hoyer Floor Remarks on Legislation to Block Offshore Drilling, Protect Coastal and Arctic Ecosystems
September 11, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill, introduced by Rep. Cunningham, and the two others on the Floor this week.
Issues:
Environment
September 10, 2019
I thank State's Attorney Braveboy and community leaders for bringing us together to discuss the criminal justice issues facing our County.
September 9, 2019
I am pleased that these four departments in the Fifth District will receive more than $415,000 combined in grant awards.
September 5, 2019
The results of the report indicate that 72 percent of facilities at NIH are more than 20 years old and most buildings fall under a ‘condition index’ of poor.
September 3, 2019
Maryland’s economic strength is rooted in successful partnerships that connect our communities, businesses, governments, and academic institutions.
Issues:
Education
September 1, 2019
I am horrified that yet another mass shooting has taken lives and injured fellow Americans in Texas.
August 31, 2019
The Trump Administration’s announcement of its intent to provide a smaller pay adjustment to the federal civilian workforce in 2020 than what House Democrats have proposed is just one more example of how little regard it has for federal civilian employees who work for the American people every day.
Issues:
Federal Employees
August 30, 2019
The University of Maryland, College Park continues to be at the forefront of innovation, and I’m pleased to announce this funding to support the development of quantum computing and networking.
Issues:
Education