Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) unveiled a redesigned website today for Marylands 5th Congressional District, offering new features to enhance access to information and services and facilitate greater communication with constituents. The website was announced through an email message sent to more than 100,000 constituents inviting them to visit, sign up for Rep. Hoyers e-newsletter, The Hoyer Herald, and follow him on social networking sites Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Thu, Jun 17, 2010
Wed, Jun 16, 2010
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) joined Congressional leaders today in unveiling two plaques recognizing the contributions of enslaved African Americans in the construction of the United States Capitol. One plaque will hang on each side of the Capitol on display for public viewing.
Wed, Jun 16, 2010 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
Congressman Steny Hoyer issued the following statement praising the Prince Georges County Police Department for quickly apprehending the suspects in the murder of Maryland State Trooper Wesley Brown.
Wed, Jun 16, 2010 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) will deliver remarks on the imperative for solving the nations fiscal crisis, the need for bipartisan cooperation on this issue, and how to balance economic recovery with long-term deficit reduction, at a Third Way event in the Columbus Room at Union Station on Tuesday, June 22nd at 9:00 a.m.
Tue, Jun 15, 2010 / Environment
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the President Obama's address to the nation on the Gulf Oil Spill.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010 / Environment
Today, President Obama announced the members of a bipartisan commission appointed to make recommendations on responding to and preventing offshore oil spills, such as the BP spill devastating the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf Coast. The commissions members bring expertise in a range of relevant fields, from oil drilling to engineering to environmental science.
Mon, Jun 14, 2010 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) spoke this morning to more than 1,000 Maryland fire service men and women at the 118th Annual Convention of the Maryland State Firemens Association (MSFA) and Ladies Auxiliary in Ocean City. Hoyer also recognized incoming presidents of the MFSA and Ladies Auxiliary - Doyle Cox of Prince Frederick and Sandi Lutz of Glenn Dale who both live in counties he represents in Congress.
Thu, Jun 10, 2010 / Health Care & Seniors
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that beginning today Medicare will start automatically mailing out $250 rebate checks to tens of thousands of seniors who fall into the Medicare Part D prescription drug "donut hole" gap in coverage. The checks, which are part of the new health insurance reform law, will continue to be mailed monthly over the next several months until the end of this year as more seniors enter the coverage gap.
Wed, Jun 9, 2010 / Fire Service and Law Enforcement
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) and Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-Md.) and staff from the office of Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) met last week with Prince Georges and Montgomery County officials leading the development of the Prince Georges-Montgomery County Gang Initiative.
Wed, Jun 9, 2010 / Education
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) stopped by the CalvART Gallery in Prince Frederick on Friday for a first-ever recognition reception.
Fri, Jun 4, 2010
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (D-MD) and staff from the office of Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) met with Prince George's and Montgomery County officials leading the development of the Prince George's-Montgomery County Gang Initiative (PGMCGI), which received a $2.7 million federal appropriation last year through the request of Reps. Hoyer, Edwards and Van Hollen. Members of the committee provided an overview of its strategic plan to implement gang prevention and intervention activities.
Fri, Jun 4, 2010 / Education
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer honored outstanding educators in the 5th Congressional District who have received distinction this year as exceptional teachers and principals.
Fri, Jun 4, 2010 / Education
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced the names of six students from Marylands Fifth Congressional District (Charles, Calvert, St. Marys and areas of Prince Georges and Anne Arundel counties) who he nominated to attend one of four U.S. Service Academies have received appointment offers for the next school year. Hoyer held a reception for the students and their families at the Library of Congress in Washington, DC on June 3. Photos of those who attended are linked below (higher resolution photos available upon request).
Fri, Jun 4, 2010 / National Security & Veterans
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) spoke this morning at a dedication ceremony for the new Aircraft Prototype Facility (APF) at Patuxent Naval Air Station, for which Rep. Hoyer helped secure $17.9 million in federal funds within the FY2008 military construction appropriations bill. The new APF will further enhance testing capabilities to streamline the pre-production process and elevate Pax Rivers role in the supporting the warfighter.
Wed, Jun 2, 2010 / Transportation and Infrastructure
Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown, chairman of the Governors Subcabinet on Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), announced new funding, new partnerships and new initiatives to support BRAC jobs coming to Fort George G. Meade in Anne Arundel County, including the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with all public, private and governmental parties to develop a Transportation Demand Management Plan for Fort Meade.