Press Releases

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement congratulating the Maurice J. McDonough High School Rams on their victory in the Maryland 2A football State championship.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today after Governor Martin OMalley (MD) was selected to serve as chairman of the Democratic Governors Association.

The Centers for Disease Control tell us that, over the past three decades, childhood obesity rates have tripled. Nearly one out of every five American children between the ages of six and 19 is obese. That doesnt just mean a lifetime of health problems for those childrenit means a public health crisis that we all pay for.

Today, the House has an opportunity to bring an end to two historic injustices. We can do so by approving the settlements in the Pigford and Cobell class-action lawsuits, helping to make amends to African American farmers and more than 300,000 Native Americans.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) today released the following statement after being elected Minority Whip for the 112th Congress.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) reminded service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan that they have untilDecember 3, 2010 to apply for retroactive pay. Troops eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Department of Defense estimates that 145,400 troops are eligible, and the Services have paid out 67,000 claims for a total of $251 million. Eligible personnel can go to www.defense.gov/stoploss for more information, or to submit a claim.

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) reminded service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan that they have until December 3, 2010 to apply for retroactive pay. Troops eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Department of Defense estimates that 145,400 troops are eligible, and the Services have paid out 67,000 claims for a total of $251 million.