For years, I have been calling for the permanent reauthorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and I am pleased that the House overwhelmingly passed bipartisan legislation today to achieve that objective.
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Tue, Feb 26, 2019 / Environment
Wed, Jan 9, 2019 / Education / Environment / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
As we welcome the start of a new session of the Maryland General Assembly, I encourage my colleagues in Annapolis to take action on the issues most important to families in Maryland, including lowering health care costs, taking action to protect the Chesapeake Bay and other vital resources, improving education and supporting our teachers, and expanding access to economic opportunity.
Mon, Sep 17, 2018 / Environment
Regrettably, the EPA has denied the petition from Maryland requesting reductions in emissions of ozone-forming nitrogen dioxide from 36 power plants in 5 upwind states—Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
Tue, Jul 24, 2018 / Environment
In November 2016, Maryland filed a petition concerning air pollution emitted by 36 electric generating units located in Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Sun, Jun 10, 2018 / Environment
I was so pleased to join my friend Bernie and members of the Southern Maryland community today to highlight the importance of the health of the Patuxent River and the Chesapeake Bay.
Wed, May 9, 2018 / Environment
I join in thanking Director Scolese for his leadership at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center.
Sat, Apr 21, 2018 / Environment
On this Earth Day, which we observe on Sunday, let us recommit ourselves to the task of preserving our planet to sustain future generations.
Tue, Mar 6, 2018 / Environment
I agree with Secretary Zinke's comments that state and local jurisdictions ought to have a say in whether or not their coasts are open to drilling.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018 / Environment
We write in strong opposition to the Department of the Interior's National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2019-2024, announced on January 4, 2018.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018 / Environment
I am pleased to receive this recognition from the League of Conservation Voters for my commitment to environmental issues.
Thu, Feb 1, 2018 / Environment
More than 3,000 dedicated federal employees serve at NASA Goddard each day.
Thu, Nov 9, 2017 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
We recently led a bipartisan congressional delegation to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the Florida Keys to survey the damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria and to bear witness to the suffering of families and communities still without the basic necessities of power, water, fuel and access to health care.
Mon, Nov 6, 2017 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
Wanted to be sure you heard Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) on "The Bruce DePuyt Podcast."
Wed, Oct 25, 2017 / Environment / Health Care & Seniors
I appreciated the opportunity to meet with some of my constituents from St. Mary's County this afternoon, many of whom have family in Puerto Rico.
Thu, Oct 5, 2017 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Education / Environment / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
The budget resolution passed today is nothing more than a Trojan horse to allow Republicans to jam their partisan tax plan through Congress.