Promoting a strong economy, creating jobs, and standing up for the middle class continue to be Congressman Hoyer’s top priorities.
In 2010, Congressman Hoyer and House Democrats launched the ‘Make It In America’ agenda, which was originally focused on boosting a declining American manufacturing sector. Since the plan was introduced, 19 ‘Make It In America’ bills have been signed into law. Over the past several years, as the nation emerged from the recession and domestic manufacturing strengthened, the Make It In America plan was updated to reflect a changing economy. In the fall of 2017, Congressman Hoyer launched the ‘Make It In America’ listening tour to hear from Americans across the country about the economic challenges and opportunities they face in their communities. In July 2018, Congressman Hoyer unveiled an updated Make It In America plan that focuses on expanding entrepreneurship, helping workers get the skills that employers need, and rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure.
Knowing that small businesses are the backbone of our economy, Congressman Hoyer has strongly supported legislation to give tax credits to small businesses who hire new employees, restore the flow of credit to small businesses, and help stop corporations from sending American jobs overseas. He also helped pass legislation to create jobs through innovative programs that increase home energy efficiency and spurring the American auto industry.
The July 31st district field hearing featured testimony from local business and innovation leaders, manufacturers, educators, and labor to get insight on how the Make It In America jobs plan can be updated to reflect today's economic landscape. Below is a list of speakers and prepared remarks from witnesses at the field hearing:
This grant from the Department of Labor will help the electrical training ALLIANCE with its efforts to train workers for quality and in-demand jobs that will strengthen the electrical industry here in Maryland.
I was proud to see the extraordinary work in the development of space technology taking place at Maryland Aerospace, Inc. in the Fifth District.
Today, I visited J. F. Taylor to learn more about the important work they are doing in St. Mary's County providing a range of quality products and services to their customers, including the U.S. Department of Defense.
I was pleased to meet with the Coalition to Save Local Businesses today to hear their concerns.
Today I met with the Charles County Chamber of Commerce's Military Alliance Council to discuss our shared commitment for continued success for the Indian Head Naval Surface Warfare Center.
I'm pleased to be welcoming guest experts, entrepreneurs, researchers, and labor representatives today from across our area who will be speaking to the challenges our economy is facing in 2015 – and will face over the next several years – as well as the new economic opportunities ahead of us.
I was excited to be a part of today's event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and full community membership for all.
We thank you and your Administration for prioritizing the recovery of the City of Baltimore following the tragic death of Freddie Gray in police custody, which led to civil unrest, fires and vandalism.