I was proud to bring the Great American Outdoors Act to the House Floor last week and ensure its passage.
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Fri, Jul 24, 2020 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Federal Employees / National Security & Veterans / Transportation and Infrastructure
I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government.
Thu, Jul 23, 2020 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Federal Employees
Madam Speaker, I want to thank Chairwoman Lowey. Not only for her tireless work on this minibus, but for all her years of extraordinary service on the Appropriations Committee and in this House.
Wed, Jul 22, 2020 / Environment
Madam Speaker, I want to thank Chairman Raul Grijalva of the Natural Resources Committee for steering the legislation before us through his Committee and working with the Senate to get it passed through that body.
Mon, Jul 13, 2020 / Education / Environment
Agriculture – a leading economic driver in Maryland – depends on healthy pollinators.
Wed, Jul 1, 2020 / Environment
I was so glad to welcome Dr. Pines to his new role as President of the University of Maryland, College Park today.
Tue, May 12, 2020 / Environment / Jobs & the Economy
Maryland’s seafood industry has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mon, May 11, 2020 / Environment
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Chesapeake Bay Delegation Members in sending a bicameral letter to Bay Watershed Governors Larry Hogan (R-MD), Tom Wolf (D-PA), John Carney (D-DE), Ralph Northam (D-VA), and Jim Justice (R-WV) and Mayor Muriel Bowser (D-DC) urging them to maintain rigorous environmental standards crucial to the health of the Bay, despite the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) decision to relax enforcement of these standards.
Wed, Apr 22, 2020 / Environment
“Fifty years ago, we celebrated the first Earth Day, hopeful that Americans could lead the way in stopping the dangerous pollution dirtying our air, water, and wildlife habitats.
Thu, Mar 12, 2020 / Environment
I am honored to receive a 97% score from the League of Conservation Voters.
Mon, Feb 10, 2020 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Environment / Federal Employees / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
The President’s budget proposal is a slap in the face to working families in Maryland.
Fri, Jan 10, 2020 / Environment
We were deeply disturbed by reports that, at the January 3, 2020 meeting of the Chesapeake Bay Commission, EPA Chesapeake Bay Program Director Dana Aunkst reportedly said that the Bay Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) was ‘aspirational’ and that the 2025 targets were ‘not enforceable.'
Tue, Dec 17, 2019 / Budget & Fiscal Responsibility / Education / Environment / Federal Employees / Health Care & Seniors / Transportation and Infrastructure
The legislation passed today will provide the American people with certainty that their government will be responsibly funded and delivers significant wins for families throughout the Fifth District.
Thu, Sep 19, 2019 / Environment
I am pleased that Kim Coble has been named the Executive Director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, and I join in thanking Chuck Porcari for his leadership while serving as interim Executive Director.
Wed, Sep 11, 2019 / Environment
Hoyer Floor Remarks on Legislation to Block Offshore Drilling, Protect Coastal and Arctic Ecosystems
Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill, introduced by Rep. Cunningham, and the two others on the Floor this week.