Jobs & the Economy

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.

Hoyer Holds Telephone Town Hall Meeting With More Than 3,800 5th CD Constituents

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) held his second telephone town hall on the evening of Tuesday, September 25, with the participation of more than 3,800 constituents from the 5th Congressional District.________________________________________________________________________

Hoyer Briefs Maryland Tech Council on Congress' Innovation Agenda

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) met with the Maryland Tech Council on Friday, September 21 to discuss how the Congressional agenda affects the technology industry in Maryland.________________________________________________________________________

House Passes Bill to Help Homeowners Avoid Foreclosures with Federally Backed Mortgages

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined the U.S. House today in passing legislation to respond to the crisis in the subprime loan market that has put millions of homeowners at risk of foreclosure and undermined the nations financial markets.________________________________________________________________________

Protecting Homeowners and Stemming the Subprime Sting

It is the reward of hard work and prudent saving that millions of Americans are able to realize the American Dream of owning a home. In recent years, the housing boom has given way to a surge in homeownership, which has been fueled in part by easy credit obtained through the subprime mortgage market.________________________________________________________________________

Congressman Hoyer Commemorates September 11

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today marking the tragic events of September 11, 2001.________________________________________________________________________

Hoyer Statement on the Second Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in observance of the second anniversary of Hurricanes Katrina:________________________________________________________________________

Congress Boosts Investments in Chesapeake Bay Restoration

Each of the many individuals and organizations concerned with the future of the Chesapeake Bay are all too aware of the serious environmental challenges we face in restoring this magnificent estuary. Over the past two decades, federal, state, and local partners have worked together to produce modest restoration gains, but stronger actions must be taken to reduce the regions nutrient and sediment loads to the Bay watershed.________________________________________________________________________