Ensuring NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center has the resources it needs to effectively continue its ongoing missions remains a top priority of mine in Congress.
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Tue, Oct 8, 2019 / Federal Employees
I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Census employees and representatives from AFGE this morning in Suitland.
Sat, Aug 31, 2019 / Federal Employees
The Trump Administration’s announcement of its intent to provide a smaller pay adjustment to the federal civilian workforce in 2020 than what House Democrats have proposed is just one more example of how little regard it has for federal civilian employees who work for the American people every day.
Wed, Aug 28, 2019 / Federal Employees
I continue to oppose USDA’s decision to relocate the Economic Research Service (ERS) and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) from the National Capital Region to Kansas City.
Tue, Aug 20, 2019 / Environment / Federal Employees
I was glad to join today's lunch and discuss how we can continue to work together to support the great work of NASA’S Goddard Space Flight Center.
Mon, Aug 5, 2019 / Federal Employees
The Inspector General investigation clearly states that USDA’s efforts to relocate the Economic Research Service and the National Institute for Food and Agriculture violate provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2018.
Tue, Jul 16, 2019 / Federal Employees
Today Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) led a bicameral letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue about the proposed relocation of the USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).
Fri, Jul 12, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
I’m pleased that the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 today, which will strengthen our national security and support the men and women who serve our nation.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees
I rise in strong support of this amendment, and I thank Mr. Connolly who is a leader on issues of effective government, who served as the head of government as a matter of fact in Fairfax County, and is one of our experts.
Wed, Jun 26, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees
With the passage of this legislation, the House has now passed ten of the twelve appropriations bills, funding 96% of the government.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019 / Federal Employees
Ladies and gentlemen, federal employees have paid over $180 billion in lost pay and wages and benefits over the last six or seven years - $180 billion.
Tue, Jun 25, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Federal Employees
I'm pleased that the House passed a second package of appropriations bills today, which fund important programs that impact the lives of families in Maryland.
Wed, Jun 19, 2019 / Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following reports that the Trump Administration has threatened to furlough, and eventually lay off, employees at the Office of Personnel Management:
Thu, Jun 13, 2019 / Federal Employees
The USDA's announcement today that it will relocate the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Kansas City is the wrong decision.
Wed, May 22, 2019 / Federal Employees
I appreciated the opportunity to meet with representatives from federal employee unions this morning and listen to their concerns.