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Tue, Jul 19, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Vernon L. Simms
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the passing of Vernon L. Simms, who served as Chief of Staff for the late Rep. Elijah Cummings for over twenty years.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $95 Million in Federal Funding for Broadband Expansion
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (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 $95 million in federal funding for broadband infrastructure projects that will provide high-quality internet to areas that lack access to adequate service. This funding comes from the Coronavirus Capital Projects Fund (CPF), which was established by the American Rescue Plan that the Democratic lawmakers fought to pass in March 2021.
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
Maryland Delegation Members Announce $1.25 Million to Prevent Youth Drug and Substance Use Across Maryland
Yesterday, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), and 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 Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Andy Harris (MD-01) announced $1,249,912 in federal funding to help prevent youth drug and substance use in communities across Maryland. This Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program continuation grant is administered by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC).
Fri, Jul 15, 2022 / Health Care & Seniors
Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of Legislation to Ensure Reproductive Freedom
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act and H.R. 8296, the Women's Health Protection Act. Below is a copy of his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the video:
Fri, Jul 15, 2022
NEWSLETTER: Protecting Women’s Freedom to Make Their Own Health Care Decisions
Last month, the conservative-majority Supreme Court overruled the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision -- turning back the clock for women’s freedom to make their own reproductive health care decisions nationwide, and putting millions of Americans at risk. This ruling is deeply out of step with the American people as polling continues to show that a bipartisan majority of Americans oppose the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the FY2023 National Defense Authorization Act
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement tonight after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure
Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen Urge MDOT to Halt Demolition of Nice Bridge, Study Recreational Reuse Options
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) urged the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to pause its plans to demolish the existing Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge until an independent review is conducted to determine the feasibility and cost of repurposing it for recreational use.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022
House Passes Veterans’ Health Care Bill with Funding for Two Maryland Veterans Clinics
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), and Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) praised House passage of legislation yesterday to open two veterans clinics in Baltimore and Prince George’s County.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 / Environment
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Chesapeake Bay Commission Executive Director Ann Pesiri Swanson
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following the announcement that Ann Pesiri Swanson will retire on November 21, 2022, as Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission:
Wed, Jul 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05)released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 6538, the Active Shooter Alert Act:
Tue, Jul 12, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at Goddard Space Flight Center During James Webb Space Telescope Color Images Reveal Event
This morning, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center during an event on the release of the first full-color images and spectroscopic data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Congressman Hoyer has worked hard to ensure that the JWST project was supported by Congress, and that the engineers and scientists who worked tirelessly on the project could achieve their goals. Below is a transcript of his remarks:  
Fri, Jul 8, 2022 / Health Care & Seniors
Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Order Protecting Reproductive Freedom
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after President Biden signed an executive order that protects access to reproductive health care:
Wed, Jul 6, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Release Statement on Suspension of State’s ‘Good and Substantial Reason’ Standard for Concealed Carry Permits
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (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) released the following statement on Governor Hogan’s suspension of Maryland’s ‘good and substantial reason’ standard for permits to carry a concealed firearm.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022 / Transportation and Infrastructure
Maryland Congressional Delegation Applauds DOT’s Opening of the Reconnecting Communities Grant Application to Revitalize Divided Communities
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-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) in applauding the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) opening of the application process for the Reconnecting Communities grant program to help identify and remove or retrofit highway infrastructure that creates obstacles to mobility and opportunity.
Thu, Jun 30, 2022 / Environment
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision Undermining the Clean Air Act
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA:
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