Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) announced $586,534 in federal funding to help veterans earn higher education degrees.
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Tue, Oct 4, 2022 / Education / National Security & Veterans
Tue, Oct 4, 2022
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) announced $890,727 in federal funding to help students from underrepresented communities earn higher education degrees. The funds come from the U.S. Department of Education's Upward Bound Program, which supports preparation and guidance for students as they pursue education beyond high school.
Mon, Oct 3, 2022
Today, 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), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie B. Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) announced $4,258,979 in federal assistance to help low-income residents across Maryland afford quality, safe, and stable housing.
Fri, Sep 30, 2022
The good news is that the House and Senate have now sent President Biden a continuing resolution to keep the government open. The bad news is that we needed a continuing resolution because the Congress did not complete its work on full-year appropriations.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022 / Environment
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), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie B. Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) today urged U.S. Department of Commerce leadership to initiate a new benchmark stock assessment for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population, in line with the recommendations of leading scientists and fisheries managers.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
I will deeply miss my friend David Harrington, who served Prince George’s County with commitment and leadership throughout his career. David dedicated his life to building up communities across Prince George’s County.
Wed, Sep 21, 2022
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), Representatives Peter Welch (VT-AL), Susan Wild (PA-07), Susie Lee (NV-03), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and health care advocates and storytellers for a press event hosted by Protect Our Care to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act’s game-changing measures to drive down health care costs for millions of working families and seniors nationwide. Below is a transcript of his remarks:
Tue, Sep 20, 2022 / Environment
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie B. Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) today in announcing a new federal grant of $800,000 for the restoration of oyster reefs that are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022 / Federal Employees
Last week, I proudly spoke on the House Floor in support of three bills that would help strengthen government accountability and protect America’s nonpartisan and hardworking civil servants. I am honored to represent thousands of federal employees, and was glad to bring these bills to the Floor to reaffirm Democrats’ commitment to safeguarding our civilian workforce.
Mon, Sep 19, 2022 / Jobs & the Economy / Transportation and Infrastructure
Wanted to make sure you saw this Op-Ed in The Hill this morning where Congressman Hoyer (MD-05) and Randy Altschuler, the CEO of Xometry, Inc., advocate for more investments in public-private partnerships to help develop the next generation of workers in the manufacturing industry, and strengthen our economy. To read the Op-Ed, click here or see below:
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor today praising Fifth District tennis star Frances Tiafoe, the first American man since 2006 to make it to the Semifinals of the U.S. Open. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:
Thu, Sep 15, 2022
A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN HOYER
Thu, Sep 15, 2022 / Federal Employees
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks on the House Floor this afternoon in support of legislation from the House Oversight and Reform Committee including H.R. 302, the Preventing a Patronage System Act, H.R. 2988, the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act, and H.R. 8326, the Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the video:
Wed, Sep 14, 2022
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at an event unveiling the official portrait of the late Congressman Elijah Cummings. Congressman Cummings chaired the Government Oversight and Reform Committee from January of 2017 until his death on October 17, 2019. The portrait will hang in its final resting spot in the Rayburn House Office Building’s Government Oversight and Reform Committee hearing room named after the late Congressman Cummings. Below are excerpts of Congressman remarks:
Fri, Sep 9, 2022
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) met with SemaConnect Chief Executive Officer Mahi Reddy, Chief Operating Officer Mark Pastrone, and other senior executives at SemaConnect to discuss the future of electric vehicle manufacturing and highlight House Democrats’ Make It In America Agenda.