Press Releases
April 6, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that all Congressional project requests he has made for FY2010 federal appropriations funding are now posted on his website at www.Hoyer.house.gov for public review.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
April 1, 2009
The Making Work Pay tax credit that was enacted as part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (The Recovery Act) takes effect today for more than two million Maryland families, saving a total of $1.1 billion. The credit, which is the tax reduction centerpiece the Recovery Act, provides up to $400 dollars per year for working individuals and $800 for married taxpayers.________________________________________________________________________
April 1, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - The Making Work Pay tax credit that was enacted as part of the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (The Recovery Act) takes effect today for more than two million Maryland families, saving a total of $1.1 billion.________________________________________________________________________
March 27, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Obama announced his strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
March 26, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Treasury Secretary Geithner announced part of the Administration's plan for regulatory reform:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
March 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) applauded the House Budget Committee, and in particular Chairman John Spratt (D-SC) and Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), for including a strong statement of support for federal employee pay parity in the Democratic House budget proposal unveiled today________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Federal Employees
March 25, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today as the House Budget Committee considers the FY10 budget resolution:________________________________________________________________________
March 24, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight after President Obama's press conference:________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
March 23, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (Md.) released the following statement today on Covered the Uninsured Week (March 22-28), a weeklong effort to foster conversation about reforming the nation's health care system and making affordable health insurance available to the 45 million currently uninsured Americans.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
March 19, 2009
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined a majority in the U.S. House today in support of legislation to recover bonuses for individuals at companies receiving government assistance to stabilize the financial system.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy