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June 22, 2021
I am encouraged by the increasing number of Marylanders who have been vaccinated and the dramatic drop in COVID-19 cases in our state. Thankfully, our state is in a better place than it was even a few months ago as we work to defeat this virus – and that success is thanks to every Marylander who has gotten vaccinated.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
June 21, 2021
On Child Tax Credit Awareness Day, Congressman Hoyer (MD-05) joined in promoting the benefits of the American Rescue Plan’s expanded Child Tax Credit for Fifth District families. This major assistance puts money directly in the pockets of families throughout our state. The first installment of automatic direct payments will be sent to most Maryland families on July 15. Eligible families will receive $300 per month for children under the age of 6 and $250 per month for children between the ages of 6 and 17.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy
June 21, 2021
Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) in Maryland Matters on the benefits of the Child Tax Credit for families in Maryland. To read the op-ed, click here or see below:
June 19, 2021
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today commemorating the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth:
June 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05)released the following statement today after the Supreme Court rejected the Republican lawsuit aiming to dismantle the Affordable Care Act:
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
June 17, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone today in announcing $7,787,892 in American Rescue Plan funding to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines in underserved and minority communities across the region.
Issues:
Health Care & Seniors
June 15, 2021
Beginning on July 15, the first installment of automatic direct payments of the Child Tax Credit will be sent to most Maryland families. Provided through the American Rescue Plan, the newly enhanced Child Tax Credit will help households meet their day-to-day needs as our economy reopens and we continue to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 15, 2021
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) submitted the following testimony today to the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands, which held a hearing on H.R. 2024, legislation Congressman Hoyer introduced to designate a Southern Maryland National Heritage Area:
Issues:
Environment
June 10, 2021
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) praised the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s markup and passage of the INVEST in America Act. The legislation includes Congressman Hoyer’s community project funding request of $20 million for the Beltway interchange at the Greenbelt Metro Station:
June 8, 2021
Governor Hogan’s decision to prematurely end enhanced unemployment benefits that have kept unemployed workers afloat during this pandemic will severely harm tens of thousands of families in Maryland.
Issues:
Jobs & the Economy