Press Releases

Whether retired or active, Federal public servants and their service to the American peoplewhether they are Democrats, Republicans, or Independentsdeserve respect. As someone who represents almost 60,000 Federal employees in Marylands 5th Congressional District and sees the contributions of public servants on a daily basis, they certainly have mine.

Todays analysis proves what Democrats and independent analysts have been saying for weeks: Republicans spending bill will severely damage our economy here in Maryland, preventing it from continuing to grow and create jobs.

I support the repeal of the new 1099 reporting requirements, and have voted for repeal in the past.

Our deep debt is a serious danger to our economic future and our childrens opportunities. The American people want us to bring the debt down, and I doubt that theres a Member here who disagrees.

I am pleased to have received a 100% rating from the LCV on this special edition scorecard. It is critical that we protect and invest in our environment and pursue responsible energy policies that deliver positive benefits today and in the future.

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the 30th Annual Black History Month Breakfast in Waldorf where he was joined by Senator Benjamin L. Cardin and keynote speaker, Ron Kirk, the United States Trade Representative serving in the Obama Administration, and hundreds of community leaders from Marylands Fifth District. For Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer's remarks here is the video.

Through the Make It In America agenda, I am committed to ensuring ProtoCAD Corporation and manufacturers throughout the county have the resources they need to innovate, grow, keep and create good jobs in the U.S.

I was pleased to meet today with representatives of Vitabot, and discuss with them some of the ways they are working to improve the health of Americans.