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Hoyer Announces Winners of the Second Annual Fifth District Congressional App Challenge
February 23, 2016
Press Release
I'm pleased to announce that an impressive group of bright and innovative young men and women from Eleanor Roosevelt High School have won the top spots in the 2016 Fifth District Congressional App Competition.
Issues: Education
Obama's FY17 budget to fund new FBI HQ
February 11, 2016
Blog Post
The FBI is critically important to protecting the security and safety of our country and I applaud the president for including federal funding that will help the FBI continue to carry out its mission.
Issues: National Security & Veterans Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Fiscal Year 2017 Budget
February 9, 2016
Press Release
I'm pleased that President Obama's budget released today lays out a vision that will continue to strengthen our nation and our state's economy by making key investments that will increase access to economic opportunities, expand access to education, and address pressing infrastructure and transportation needs.
Issues: Environment Transportation and Infrastructure Education Federal Employees Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Remarks at 35th Annual Black History Month Breakfast
February 8, 2016
Press Release
The theme of this year's Black History Breakfast is ‘Hallowed Grounds: Sites of African-American Memories.
At King breakfast, a call to pick up unfulfilled dream
January 28, 2016
Blog Post
On March 3, 1968, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. preached about unfulfilled dreams. Five years earlier, he had galvanized the civil rights movement, and much of nation, with his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Issues: Education
Metro turnaround a top priority for area Congress members
January 28, 2016
Blog Post
After a tumultuous year for Metro, local members of Congress have no plans to ease the pressure on the transit agency's leaders.
Issues: Jobs & the Economy Federal Employees Transportation and Infrastructure
Hoyer, Mikulski, Cardin, Edwards, Baker Applaud Administration Plan to Fully Fund Construction of New Consolidated FBI Headquarters in President's FY17 Budget Request
January 22, 2016
Press Release
Today's release of the phase two RFP's for the new consolidated FBI headquarters and announcement that funding will be included in the President's Fiscal Year 2017 budget are important milestones that move forward the entire process.
Issues: Fire Services and Law Enforcement National Security & Veterans
Hoyer Statement on Funding for the University System of Maryland Academic and Research Center
January 21, 2016
Press Release
I'm pleased that the Governor included funding for the University System of Maryland Academic and Research Center, known as the ‘third building,' in the Fiscal Year 2017 budget unveiled yesterday.
Issues: Education Jobs & the Economy
Hoyer Visits Judy Center in St. Mary's County
January 21, 2016
Press Release
I thank Steven Hicks for joining me at the Judy Center at George Washington Carver Elementary School this morning to spotlight early childhood education and the full range of services that Judy Centers provide to students and families in St. Mary's County and throughout Maryland.
Issues: Education
Hoyer Hosts Affordable Care Act Roundtable with the Executive Director of the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange
January 21, 2016
Press Release
I was pleased to visit this new enrollment center in Prince George's County this afternoon to have a discussion with navigators, community health care workers and volunteers about their enrollment process and outreach efforts to those who have not yet enrolled.
Issues: Health Care & Seniors