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“Thank you, Chairman [Gerry] Connolly and Ranking Member [Jody] Hice, for allowing me to participate in today’s hearing on revitalizing the federal workforce. As you may be aware, I proudly represent more than 62,000 federal employees in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District. Indeed, Mr. [Everett] Kelley, who is here to testify today on behalf of AFGE, not only represents many of them but is a constituent of mine himself. I want to thank him for participating in this hearing, along with Ms. [Janice] Lachance and Dr. [Anne Joseph] O’Connell.

I'm excited to announce that the 40th annual Black History Month Celebration is going virtual this year. While I will miss our in-person fellowship, I look forward to continuing the tradition of this wonderful event from the safety of our homes.

“I am honored to welcome Vice President Harris to Maryland for the 40th annual Black History Month Celebration,” said Congressman Hoyer.

I’m glad to receive a perfect score from the League of Conservation Voters for my voting record in support of the most pressing environmental issues facing American families,” said Congressman Hoyer.

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone in announcing $5,515,055 in federal funding to strengthen Community Health Centers (CHCs) across Maryland.

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Members of the Maryland Congressional Delegation, including Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone, sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging him to approve Maryland’s appeal for an emergency declaration in support of the state’s efforts to improve safety and security across the National Capital Region for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.

The COVID-19 vaccine is currently being distributed throughout our state. Though vaccine supply remains limited, I’m encouraged by President Biden’s commitment to increase the number of vaccine doses to states like Maryland, and by the launch of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program so that individuals can get vaccinated at select pharmacies in their communities.

The January 6th attack on the United States Capitol was an attack on our democracy, and the very core of American ideals and values. Former President Donald Trump’s effort to overturn the clear election result led to the insurrection we saw on January 6.