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April 27, 2021
The Black maternal health crisis is a serious challenge in Maryland, and too many mothers and mothers-to-be have suffered unnecessarily from pregnancy-related complications that could have otherwise been prevented. Yesterday I convened a roundtable discussion with Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to hear from experts on the status of Black maternal health in Maryland and across our country.
April 27, 2021
Yesterday, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), 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 announced more than $12.8 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan to meet the academic, emotional, social and mental health needs of homeless students across the state.
April 26, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today announcing that Maya Valentine has been promoted to Maryland Press Secretary...
April 26, 2021
This morning, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04), Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12), and Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) on the status of Black maternal health in our country. The Members were joined by public health experts and representatives from women’s health and women's rights advocacy groups from Maryland. Click here to watch the virtual roundtable discussion.
April 23, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (all Md.) today announced more than $2.8 million in federal funding to modernize critical water infrastructure across the state.
April 23, 2021
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (all Md.) today announced more than $2.8 million in federal funding to modernize critical water infrastructure across the state.
April 23, 2021
This week I was proud to bring H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act, to the House Floor for a second time and ensure its passage. I continue to be a strong supporter of DC statehood, as not just a matter of civil rights, but of equality for all Americans. H.R. 51 will make sure that the more than 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia have an equal voice in our democracy once and for all.
April 23, 2021
Wanted to make sure you saw news coverage on H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) brought H.R. 51 to the House Floor yesterday and worked hard to secure its passage. The legislation would admit Washington, DC as the 51st state in the Union.
April 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) discussed Thursday’s vote to pass H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act on WAMU, Fox 5 DC, MSNBC, WJLA, and NBC Washington. Below are excerpts from his interviews:
April 22, 2021
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the House Floor this morning in support of H.R. 51, legislation to admit Washington, DC as the 51st state in the Union, which passed the House today. Below are excerpts from his remarks.