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.
I was very pleased to meet with Parker today to congratulate him on his history project and to wish him well as he competes against students from across the country.
I am proud of the extraordinary work our principals and teachers do every day to educate and inspire our Fifth District students.
I am honored to be here today to celebrate the graduates; to thank President Jordan, the faculty, and staff; and to express my joy to the parents, siblings, and extended family who are gathered here to mark this wonderful occasion.
I was proud to see so many bright young people at the Patriots Youth Summit today who are excited about technology and science.
I am very proud to be joining the new Bipartisan Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Caucus. HBCUs have long played a crucial role in providing high quality education that strengthens both the African American community and our country as a whole.
There are a range of opportunities available to students who are thinking about a career in the military and I was honored to host a forum tonight for them to learn more about the service academies and military careers.
I am proud that J.C. Parks Elementary School has been recognized as a leading example in their dedication and commitment to environmental education, and I commend their efforts to make our state a cleaner and healthier place for all Marylanders.
Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this resolution which I have sponsored to permit the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby to hold its annual competition on the grounds of the United States Capitol.