Education

Congressman Hoyer is strongly committed to ensuring Maryland schools continue to be among the best in the nation and students have the education and skills they need to succeed.

He is also a strong supporter of Full-Service Community Schools, modeled after the highly successful Judy Centers throughout Maryland, which coordinates educational and social service programs through collaborative partnerships with school districts and community-based organizations. By placing services under one roof, Congressman Hoyer believes schools can more effectively and efficiently provide families with access to services they might not easily have access to otherwise.

Congressman Hoyer also helped enact the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, which saved taxpayers money, made critical investments in higher education by significantly increasing funding for Pell Grants, made loan repayment more affordable by expanding the Income Based Repayment program, and provided $2 billion to strengthen our community colleges.  Additionally, he supports investing in education for disadvantaged students and students with disabilities, providing additional funds for teacher professional development and protecting Pell Grant funding for needy students pursuing higher education.

Thu, Dec 1, 2022 / Education, Federal Employees, Health Care & Seniors, Jobs & the Economy, Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer Joins Tom Hall on WYPR-Baltimore's Midday to Discuss Democratic Leadership, FBI, and Delivering for the Fifth District

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Tom Hall on WYPR-Baltimore's Midday to discuss his decision to not seek elected leadership in the 118th Congress, his work to move the new, consolidated headquarters of the FBI to Prince George’s County, and delivering for Maryland’s Fifth District: 
Wed, Jun 22, 2022 / Education

Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $41.6 Million to Early Childhood Education Programs Across the State

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and 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) yesterday announced $41,636,405 in federal funding for Head Start programs across the state to expand early learning, development, health services and family well-being.
Mon, Jun 6, 2022 / Education

Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $3.8 Million in Federal Funding to Help Local Colleges Set Students Up for Success

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-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 $3,783,406 in federal funding for colleges and universities across the state of Maryland to help underrepresented communities enter and complete higher education degree programs.
Mon, Dec 6, 2021 / Education, Environment, Jobs & the Economy, Transportation and Infrastructure

Hoyer: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Have a Transformative Impact on So Many Marylanders

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.
Mon, Nov 22, 2021 / Education, Environment, Health Care & Seniors, Jobs & the Economy

Delivering on President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda

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.
Fri, Nov 19, 2021 / Education, Health Care & Seniors, Jobs & the Economy

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Build Back Better Act

With House passage of the historic Build Back Better Act today, I was proud to help lead the effort to deliver once-in-a-generation action to improve the well-being and economic prosperity of Maryland’s hardworking families. Well before this pandemic, too many Marylanders were struggling to get by and facing every day challenges – from feeling the burden of an economy that didn’t work for everyone; to worries over expensive child care and prescription drug costs; to considering the future of our planet for their children under the existential threat of the climate crisis.