Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today in recognition of "Cover the Uninsured Week."________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today released the following statement after a resolution he sponsored to permit the 65th race of the "Greater Washington Soap Box Derby" to take place on the grounds of the United States Capitol passed the House of Representatives.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today congratulated Kim Oliver, a kindergarten teacher at Broad Acres Elementary School in Silver Spring, for being named "Teacher of the Year" by the Council of Chief State School Officers.________________________________________________________________________

COLLEGE PARK, MD Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) with $825,000 in federal funds to conduct research and development of interoperable firefighter accountability location and monitoring devices, and incorporate them into a system applicable to emergencies.________________________________________________________________________

CLINTON, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today joined leaders of the veterans community from across the state of Maryland to discuss issues important to veterans, military retirees and their families.________________________________________________________________________

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in recognition of the 36th celebration of Earth Day, which will be observed on Saturday, April 22.________________________________________________________________________

WALDORF, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today visited NorthGate Pharmacy in Waldorf to hear local community pharmacists concerns about the flawed implementation of Medicare Part D, the Republican prescription drug benefit which took effect this year.________________________________________________________________________

CLINTON, MD Today, in honor of National Small Business Week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) hosted a roundtable luncheon with representatives of the Chambers of Commerce from the 5th Congressional District (includes Anne Arundel, Prince George's, Charles, Calvert, and St. Mary's).________________________________________________________________________