Transportation and Infrastructure

Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District is one of the fastest growing areas in the State of Maryland.  Congressman Hoyer has worked very closely with state and local officials to ensure that our transportation infrastructure is prepared to meet the needs of Fifth District residents, businesses, and Federal facilities.

Over the years, Congressman Hoyer has helped secure the reconstruction of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, the restoration of the Suitland Parkway, federal funding for Metro rail capital improvements, and the Southern Maryland Commuter Bus Initiative. He continues to secure funding for the ongoing construction of the Purple Line, a 16.2 mile light rail line which will connect Prince George’s County and Montgomery County.

In 2017, Congressman Hoyer sponsored legislation to establish the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission to improve the safety and reliability of Metro. He believes that a sustainable and reliable source of funding is the only way to address Metro’s long-term capital needs.

Mon, Nov 22, 2021 / Environment, Jobs & the Economy, Transportation and Infrastructure

Maryland Officials, Local Leaders, Applaud the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for Families

Last week, President Joe Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law. This law, brought to the House Floor by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, and championed by Congressional Democrats, makes historic investments in modernizing and repairing Maryland’s infrastructure and will create good-paying jobs and expand economic opportunity for Maryland businesses. Maryland officials and local leaders are applauding the historic benefits of this law for every household in Maryland. Here's a look at what they had to say:
Mon, Nov 15, 2021 / Transportation and Infrastructure

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Bring Good-Paying Jobs and Economic Opportunity to Maryland’s Working Families

Last week, a bipartisan coalition in the House passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a crucial piece of President Biden and Congressional Democrats’ Build Back Better Agenda that will repair and expand our nation’s infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, tackle the climate crisis, and grow economic opportunity for American businesses, workers, and families in Maryland’s Fifth District and across the state. Here’s a look at coverage from Maryland newspapers about what the infrastructure bill will do for communities across the state:
Mon, Nov 8, 2021 / Environment, Jobs & the Economy, Transportation and Infrastructure

NEWSLETTER: Infrastructure Bill Will Deliver for Maryland’s Fifth

Last week, the House passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, sending a major infrastructure package to President Joe Biden’s desk. I was proud to fight for this legislation in Congress by bringing it to the Floor and ensuring its final passage. For Maryland, this legislation not only provides funding to rebuild our roads and bridges; it also creates good-paying jobs right here in the Fifth District and takes significant action to address the climate crisis.
Mon, Oct 18, 2021 / Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer Statement on WMATA Metro Derailment & Suspension of 7000 Series Cars

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following the WMATA metro derailment that happened last week which caused the Washington Metro Safety Commission to suspend the use of its 7000 series cars today.
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

Hoyer Celebrates House Passage of Appropriations Package for Fifth District Families

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.