Congressman Hoyer believes that a Member of Congress’s highest duty is to keep America safe, strengthen our national security, and protect our homeland from attack. He is a leader in Congress on national security issues, has advocated for smarter and stronger policies to step up the fight against terrorist organizations that would do us harm, and remains unwavering in his commitment to the members of our armed services. He is also a strong supporter of investing in programs that adequately equip our first responders for response to potential domestic attacks and increase protections at our ports and borders.
Congressman Hoyer has been the lead advocate for Southern Maryland’s military installations at the federal level and was instrumental in the BRAC process in preserving 9,000 jobs at Patuxent River Naval Air Station while adding over 5,000 new jobs; protecting 3,000 jobs at Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center; and securing the future of Webster Field, St. Inigoes. Hoyer has worked closely with the Southern Maryland Navy Alliance, the Indian Head Defense Alliance, the Patuxent Partnership, the Chambers of Commerce and local officials working to ensure that these three military installations are protected.
Congressman Hoyer is a strong advocate for our veterans, and has worked tirelessly to ensure that America’s veterans receive the respect, care, and benefits they earned through their service to our nation. While Congressman Hoyer has strongly supported historic increases in funding for the Veterans Administration, improving the quality and efficiency of care in our nation’s VA facilities, he is also a strong proponent of accountability in how the VA spends those resources.
Congressman Hoyer worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs Baltimore Regional Office on improving the claims process for Maryland veterans to ensure they receive their benefits in a timely manner and with fewer errors. He is also dedicated to eliminating homelessness among veterans. He worked to secure funding to assist nearly 200 veteran families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness in St. Mary's, Charles, and Calvert Counties. Additionally, he joined the Tri-County Council of Southern Maryland and other stakeholders to ensure an accurate count of the homeless population in the Fifth District, which was critical to receiving additional housing vouchers for homeless veterans.
WASHINGTON, DC - At a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Congressional leaders awarded the Congressional Gold Medal to surviving Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) who served in World War II.
HYATTSVILLE, MD - Federal and county officials representing Prince George's and Montgomery Counties announced a new Joint County Gang Initiative today that will streamline prevention and suppression operations between the two jurisdictions and enhance regional efforts to keep communities safe and prevent youth from engaging in gang activity.________________________________________________________________________
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced that the House-Senate FY 2010 Defense Appropriations Bill that passed the House today includes $32.1 million for Southern Maryland military facilities, as well as related research activities and workforce training that will maintain and enhance their role in the nation's defense operations.________________________________________________________________________
Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards announced that $2.7 million they secured for gang prevention and suppression efforts in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties was approved today in the FY2010 House-Senate Omnibus Appropriations Conference Report that passed the House.________________________________________________________________________
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UPPER MARLBORO, MD- Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson and County public safety officials launched a new 700 MHz radio network that will significantly enhance safety and response communications in the county and the National Capital Region.________________________________________________________________________
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after President Obama's speech on his strategy for Afghanistan:________________________________________________________________________
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day:________________________________________________________________________