Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) issued the following statement recognizing Juneteenth, the oldest, nationally-celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States:________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House voted today to approve the Homeland Security Appropriations bill to address the nation's most pressing homeland security needs and invest in missions...________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House took another step in upholding its compact with Americas veterans by passing the largest single increase in the 77 year history of the Veterans Administration________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC- With the annual Greater Washington Soap Box Derby set to take place this Saturday, June 16, on Capitol Hill, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) issued a statement applauding the participation of so many area youth in the annual affair that brings "the greatest amateur racing event in the world" to the National Capital Region.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), who was selected as a National Trust/HGTV Restore America Hero, was honored last evening at the Fifth Annual National Trust/HGTV Restore America Gala at Union Station in Washington, D.C.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC On Monday, June 11, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) hosted a congratulatory tea reception on Capitol Hill for students from the Fifth Congressional District...

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised the Appropriations Committees approval of a 3.5 percent pay adjustment for civilian federal employees, an amount that is equal to the adjustment already approved for members of the military in the FY08 Defense Authorization Act.________________________________________________________________________

Washington, DC Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) today became the longest serving Member of the U.S. House of Representatives in Marylands history. Rep. Hoyer was elected in a special election in 1981 to fill the vacancy created by former Congresswoman Gladys Noon Spellman; he was sworn in on June 3, 1981.________________________________________________________________________