This means that over approximately 230,000 people, who we ask daily to work for the federal government on behalf of America's security and the safety of our people, will have the assurance for the next seven months that they will have a funding stream and the resources to allow them to protect our country.
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Tue, Mar 3, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
Mon, Mar 2, 2015 / Education
The Congressional Art Competition offers the young artists of Maryland's Fifth District the opportunity to showcase their creativity in our nation's capitol.
Mon, Mar 2, 2015
For nearly four decades as a Member of the United States Congress, Barbara Mikulski has been Maryland's untiring fighter for justice and opportunity and a trailblazer for breaking down barriers.
Sun, Mar 1, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
Tonight I voted for a seven-day continuing resolution to keep the Department of Homeland Security open to allow time for the House to pass the Senate's full-year funding bill next week.
Thu, Feb 26, 2015 / Environment
I am honored to have received a high rating from the League of Conservation Voters on their 2014 environmental scorecard.
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
Mr. Speaker, we are approaching the eleventh hour, and the House has not yet been given the opportunity to vote on a bill that essentially was agreed to by the Republican Appropriations Committee – and reported to this Floor….
Wed, Feb 25, 2015 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Federal Employees
Congressman Steny Hoyer testified before the House Budget Committee at their Members' Day hearing where he discussed the need to replace the harmful sequester.
Tue, Feb 24, 2015
As GSA moves forward with the process of selecting a site, Maryland is united at the federal, state, and local level to bring the new FBI headquarters to Prince George's County.
Tue, Feb 24, 2015 / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans
The dedicated employees of the Department of Homeland Security should not be penalized if the Department shuts down. From securing our nation's borders to guarding our airport checkpoints, we rely on these employees to keep America safe, and they should be compensated for the hard work they do every day.
Fri, Feb 13, 2015 / Education
Earlier this week, House Democrats on the Education and Workforce Committee put forward a proposal to reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, which included a provision that authorizes a competitive grant program to expand the number of full-service community schools at the K-12 level across the country.
Wed, Feb 11, 2015
I urge the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority to immediately implement the three new urgent safety recommendations issued today by NTSB.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
I was honored to join my colleagues today from both sides of the aisle to mark the passage of this bipartisan bill, which I supported, that will help reduce suicides of our military and veteran heroes.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / Education
Maryland Congressional Members Meet with Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Dr. Lillian Lowery
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, Senator Ben Cardin, and Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, Chris Van Hollen, John P. Sarbanes, Donna F. Edwards, and John K. Delaney, hosted a Maryland Congressional Delegation Meeting on Capitol Hill with Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Lillian M. Lowery.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / Federal Employees
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer spoke in support of federal employees today at the American Federation of Government Employees legislative conference rally.
Tue, Feb 10, 2015 / National Security & Veterans
It was great to be at Marlin Steel today to see the work this company is doing, from making custom wire baskets to sheet metal fabrications, and to celebrate their expansion of their factory floor.