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 B. Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) yesterday announced $41,636,405 in federal funding for Head Start programs across the state to expand early learning, development, health services and family well-being.
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Wed, Jun 22, 2022 / Education
Mon, Jun 6, 2022 / Education
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), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) announced $3,783,406 in federal funding for colleges and universities across the state of Maryland to help underrepresented communities enter and complete higher education degree programs.
Fri, Apr 1, 2022 / Education
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after Dr. Monica Goldson, Chief Executive Officer for Prince George’s County Public Schools and Paige Blake, Prince George’s County native and a Junior at Bowie State University, were appointed to serve on President Biden's HBCU Board of Advisors:
Fri, Feb 4, 2022 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Education / Jobs & the Economy
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following House passage of the America COMPETES Act of 2022:
Mon, Dec 6, 2021 / Education / Environment / Jobs & the Economy / Transportation and Infrastructure
oday, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following video to highlight the benefits that the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will bring to businesses and families across the State of Maryland. The law, which was signed by President Biden on November 15, provides once-in-a-generation investments in Maryland’s physical infrastructure, including funding to repair roads, bridges, and highways in poor condition as well as to expand broadband access and build a more climate-resilient Maryland for all.
Mon, Nov 22, 2021 / Education / Environment / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
Last Friday, the House passed the Build Back Better Act and sent it to the Senate for action. Along with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act that was signed into law last week, this legislation is a critical portion of President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda and will help families across the state of Maryland by directly lowering everyday costs and setting more of our families up for success.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021 / Education / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
With House passage of the historic Build Back Better Act today, I was proud to help lead the effort to deliver once-in-a-generation action to improve the well-being and economic prosperity of Maryland’s hardworking families. Well before this pandemic, too many Marylanders were struggling to get by and facing every day challenges – from feeling the burden of an economy that didn’t work for everyone; to worries over expensive child care and prescription drug costs; to considering the future of our planet for their children under the existential threat of the climate crisis.
Mon, Oct 4, 2021 / Education
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) along with Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04), announced $9,899,758 in American Rescue Plan funding for Bowie State University to improve COVID-19 data collection and boost participation of underrepresented communities in the public health workforce through the Public Health Information and Technology (PHIT) Workforce program.
Fri, Sep 3, 2021 / Education
A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN HOYER
Welcome back to school!
Thu, Aug 26, 2021 / Education
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) President Freeman Hrabowski announced plans to retire at the end of this school year:
Wed, Aug 18, 2021 / Education
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after holding a virtual meeting with the new Maryland State Superintendent of Schools, Mohammed Choudhury:
Thu, Jul 29, 2021 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Education / Environment / Federal Employees / Fire Service and Law Enforcement / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy / Transportation and Infrastructure
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) praised the House passage of H.R. 4502, a funding package of seven Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bills, including: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration; Energy and Water Development; Financial Services and General Government; Interior and Environment; Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Transportation and Housing and Urban Development.
Thu, Jul 29, 2021 / Education
This week, the House is considering appropriations legislation to fund the government for Fiscal Year 2022. Included in the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education bill is a substantial increase for full-service community schools, which play a vital role in closing the education achievement gap by providing comprehensive social services and programs to children and their families.
Wed, Jul 28, 2021 / Education
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the House Floor last night in support of his amendment to the Financial Services and General Government Appropriation Act, which will move through the House as part of the appropriations minibus, to fund the Help America Vote Act College Poll Worker Program. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the video:
Mon, Jul 19, 2021 / Education
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) applauded the inclusion of $4 million in funding for the Prince George’s County Department of Health to construct a pediatric telehealth network in 100 Prince George’s County public schools and provide mental health services to students.