Press Releases

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced the launch of the first annual Congressional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) academic competition, the House Student App Challenge, for high school students in Maryland's Fifth Congressional District.

The 7000-series of rail cars represents a giant leap forward for Metro.

I'm incredibly proud that the Fifth District is home to so many excellent schools, including Goddard French Immersion.

Today, as the 113th Congress begins its second session, I'm hopeful that Congress can focus on issues important to the Fifth District, including helping working families achieve a secure place in the middle class and supporting the creation of well-paying jobs. That's why I continue to urge my colleagues to take up additional Make It In America bills, many of which enjoy bipartisan support, and to raise the minimum wage.

Today, I joined Assistant Secretary McGinn on his first official visit to Pax River as head of Energy, Installations, and Environment for the Department of the Navy.

I was pleased to visit Hospice House in Charles County today to learn more about the services that Hospice staff and volunteers provide to families in Southern Maryland.

Throughout my career, restoration of our state's waterways and wetlands has been a top priority, and I'm pleased that Charles County has received important funding to protect and restore Port Tobacco and Popes Creek coastal wetlands.

From cyber security to health care and science, UMUC provides a wide range of academic programs that will prepare students for the jobs of today and tomorrow. I was especially impressed by the steps taken at UMUC to serve our nation's military personnel, veterans, and their families and help ensure they have the education and training needed to succeed.