Press Releases
June 14, 2007
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.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
June 12, 2007
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.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Environment
June 12, 2007
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...
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
June 11, 2007
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.________________________________________________________________________
June 4, 2007
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.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
May 23, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House approved seven bills today aimed at bringing benefits and services for Americas veterans in line with the significant sacrifice they have made in service to the nation.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
May 21, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) delivered the commencement address at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD, on Sunday night. Below are his remarks:
"Thank you, Jesse, for that kind introduction. I will now spend the next 45 minutes defending myself against your ruthless attack on my jump-shot... even though I haven't taken one since long before you were born.
Issues:
Education
May 21, 2007
Issues:
Education
May 17, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House voted today to pass the Defense Authorization bill for fiscal year 2008 to authorize appropriations for military activities under the Department of Defense.________________________________________________________________________
Issues:
National Security & Veterans
May 15, 2007
WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) lauded the passage today of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Improvement Act of 2007, a bill that will provide critical resources to local police agencies across the country and enable departments to put an additional 50,000 officers on the streets nationwide.________________________________________________________________________