Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), 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), Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), Jamie B. Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) today urged U.S. Department of Commerce leadership to initiate a new benchmark stock assessment for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population, in line with the recommendations of leading scientists and fisheries managers.
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Wed, Sep 21, 2022 / Environment
Tue, Sep 20, 2022 / Environment
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), joined 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) today in announcing a new federal grant of $800,000 for the restoration of oyster reefs that are vital to the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
Mon, Jul 25, 2022 / Environment
Today, following House passage of the Southern Maryland National Heritage Area Act, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) attended a meeting with the National Heritage Area Steering Committee, who are charged with overseeing these protected lands. Congressman Hoyer brought legislation to the Floor last week to designate Southern Maryland as a National Heritage Area, and this meeting served to provide an update on the legislation and what it means for the Steering Committee moving forward.
Thu, Jul 14, 2022 / Environment
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:
Thu, Jun 30, 2022 / Environment
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the Supreme Court’s decision in West Virginia v. EPA:
Fri, Feb 11, 2022 / Environment
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen (MD) and Ben Cardin (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 $9,298,080 in federal funding for Maryland to build electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the state.
Fri, Jan 21, 2022 / Environment
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), joined in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to allow the proposed transfer of a 105-acre parcel of land currently owned by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service so it can be added to the adjacent Patuxent Research Refuge.
Fri, Jan 7, 2022 / Environment / Transportation and Infrastructure
This week I hosted two very important roundtable discussions on priorities in the bipartisan infrastructure law for families and businesses in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District.
Fri, Jan 7, 2022 / Environment
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted a roundtable discussion with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Assistant Administrator for Water Radhika Fox and local officials and experts from Maryland’s Fifth District to discuss how the bipartisan infrastructure law helps provide clean water to Marylanders across the state.
Mon, Dec 13, 2021 / Environment
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the passing of former Maryland State Senator and long-time Maryland environmentalist, Bernie Fowler:
Mon, Dec 13, 2021 / Environment
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Vice President Kamala Harris, Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm, National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy, Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in Prince George's County, Maryland, to highlight the electric vehicle investments included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Build Back Better Act.
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.
Thu, Dec 2, 2021 / Environment / Jobs & the Economy / Transportation and Infrastructure
This morning, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met virtually with the CEO of the Greater Washington Partnership, JB Holston, and members of the Greater Washington Partnership, to discuss the historic regional benefits of the bipartisan infrastructure law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, for families across Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. He released the following statement regarding the meeting:
Wed, Dec 1, 2021 / Environment / Jobs & the Economy / Transportation and Infrastructure
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined GSA Administrator Robin Carnahan, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, and New Carrollton Mayor Phelecia Nembhard for a tour and press availability at the IRS New Carrollton Headquarters to underscore how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Build Back Better Act will create jobs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in communities nationwide.
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.