Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today received the Easter Seals Greater Washington-Baltimore Advocacy Award for his continued fight on behalf of people with disabilities.________________________________________________________________________

WALDORF, MD In celebration of National Teachers Appreciation Week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today hosted the winners of the Agnes Meyer Outstanding Teacher Award and other outstanding local educators for lunch in Waldorf.________________________________________________________________________

WALDORF, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Congressman Ben Cardin (D-MD), a recognized Medicare expert, today met with seniors at Victoria Park Apartments in Waldorf to discuss the upcoming Medicare prescription drug deadline.________________________________________________________________________

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.________________________________________________________________________