Last Saturday I was glad to join thousands of Fifth District constituents, faith leaders, and elected officials to virtually celebrate the 40th annual Black History Month Celebration.
Newsroom
Fri, Mar 5, 2021 / Health Care & Seniors
As we mark one year since the first confirmed case of COVID-19 in Maryland, it's critically important that we continue to work tirelessly to defeat this virus.
Thu, Mar 4, 2021 / Health Care & Seniors
As Prince George’s County ramps up its COVID-19 vaccination levels, this new emergency federal funding will help ensure vaccine distribution is more efficient, easier to navigate, and reaches as many county residents as possible with the new COVID-19 Vaccine Management Software.
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
I join in thanking Joe Novotny for his many years of service to the House of Representatives and to the American people, and I congratulate Bowie resident Tylease Alli on being selected to be the next Reading Clerk.
Thu, Mar 4, 2021
Wanted to be sure you saw Southern Maryland News' coverage of the 40th annual Black History Month Celebration this past Saturday.
Mon, Mar 1, 2021
Wanted to be sure you saw news coverage of Saturday’s 40th Annual Black History Month Celebration. For 40 years, Congressman Hoyer (MD-05) has brought together community leaders, elected officials, and Fifth District residents to the Black History Month Breakfast to celebrate the many achievements of Black Marylanders and Americans. This year he welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris, who served as the keynote speaker. See below for highlights from press coverage of the event.
Sat, Feb 27, 2021
Good morning. On behalf of my co-host, Rep. [Anthony] Brown, I want to thank all of you for joining us for the fortieth Annual Black History Month breakfast. I want to say a special thank you to Betty Richardson, past Chair of the planning committee, who has worked with me on this event for all forty years of its history. And I want to thank Cynthia Harvey, who has been volunteering to design the program and graphics for two decades.
Sat, Feb 27, 2021 / Health Care & Seniors / Jobs & the Economy
When the pandemic began this time last year, Congress took immediate action to enact four bipartisan pieces of legislation to protect Americans’ health and mitigate the economic crisis that COVID-19 precipitated.
Fri, Feb 26, 2021 / Environment
Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act, major legislation to conserve some of our country's most precious natural landscapes.
Fri, Feb 26, 2021
I proudly rise in support of H.R. 5, the Equality Act, and I congratulate Mr. [David] Cicilline and all those who have worked on getting this bill to this point on this Floor.
Tue, Feb 23, 2021
Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Congressman Anthony Brown (MD-04) to applaud the announcement of a new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mass vaccination site in Waldorf, Md. The site will be located at the Regency Furniture Stadium, at 11765 St. Linus Dr., Waldorf, Md., 20602 and is expected to open for operation in early March.
Tue, Feb 23, 2021 / Federal Employees
“Thank you, Chairman [Gerry] Connolly and Ranking Member [Jody] Hice, for allowing me to participate in today’s hearing on revitalizing the federal workforce. As you may be aware, I proudly represent more than 62,000 federal employees in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District. Indeed, Mr. [Everett] Kelley, who is here to testify today on behalf of AFGE, not only represents many of them but is a constituent of mine himself. I want to thank him for participating in this hearing, along with Ms. [Janice] Lachance and Dr. [Anne Joseph] O’Connell.
Mon, Feb 22, 2021
I'm excited to announce that the 40th annual Black History Month Celebration is going virtual this year. While I will miss our in-person fellowship, I look forward to continuing the tradition of this wonderful event from the safety of our homes.
Fri, Feb 19, 2021
“I am honored to welcome Vice President Harris to Maryland for the 40th annual Black History Month Celebration,” said Congressman Hoyer.
Thu, Feb 18, 2021 / Environment
I’m glad to receive a perfect score from the League of Conservation Voters for my voting record in support of the most pressing environmental issues facing American families,” said Congressman Hoyer.