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February 1, 2022
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Joe Madison on Sirius XM radio this morning to discuss Democrats’ efforts to protect voting rights, continue the fight to pass critical voting reforms in Congress, and more. Below is a link to the interview and excerpts of his remarks.
February 1, 2022
This afternoon, I tested positive for COVID-19, and I am experiencing mild symptoms. Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and already received my booster shot.
February 1, 2022
Throughout Black History Month, we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Black Americans. I’m proud to join in observing Black History Month and paying tribute to extraordinary leaders who have shaped Black History and American History, making strides for our nation in government, science and research, business, military service, education, the arts and athletics, and in every area of society.
February 1, 2022
Throughout Black History Month, we celebrate the history, culture, and achievements of Black Americans. I’m proud to join in observing Black History Month and paying tribute to extraordinary leaders who have shaped Black History and American History, making strides for our nation in government, science and research, business, military service, education, the arts and athletics, and in every area of society.
January 31, 2022
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today condemning bomb threats against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Bowie State University, this morning:
January 28, 2022
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on President Biden's executive order to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour for employees of federal contractors, which goes into effect this Sunday:
January 27, 2022
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Ben Cardin (MD) and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) announced $7,307,365 in American Rescue Plan funding for health and public safety workforce resiliency training and health care worker mental wellness programs at Johns Hopkins University, the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, and the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Health Care & Seniors
January 27, 2022
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after Justice Stephen Breyer announced his decision to retire at the end of this Supreme Court term:
January 21, 2022
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), joined in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to allow the proposed transfer of a 105-acre parcel of land currently owned by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service so it can be added to the adjacent Patuxent Research Refuge.
Issues:
Environment
January 21, 2022
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced $2.15 million in funding from the Army Corps of Engineers to dredge Herring Bay and Rockhold Creek in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. This funding was provided in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, brought to the House Floor by Congressman Hoyer in his role as Majority Leader, and through additional Congressional appropriations. Silting at the entrance to the federal channel created a dangerous situation for boaters looking to navigate the channel. More information about the project can be found here.