Environment

Congressman Hoyer strongly supports environmental standards that keep our land, air and water clean.

Congressman Hoyer strongly supports environmental safeguards that keep our land, air and water clean. He has supported every major environmental bill since he was elected to Congress.  Congressman Hoyer has secured millions of federal dollars to clean up the Chesapeake Bay and the Patuxent, Potomac, Anacostia, and St. Mary's Rivers, and to replenish the oyster population of the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries.

The Fifth District is rightly proud of its parks and open green space, and Hoyer has supported them by securing federal funds to add 8,000 acres to the Patuxent Wildlife Refuge, expand Piscataway Park, and helped acquire 6,000 acres in Charles County for the Douglas Point Project.

Congressman Hoyer believes strongly in the environmental, economic and national security benefits of reducing America’s dependence on foreign oil and bolstering our clean energy economy.  He has supported legislation to improve energy efficiency to save families and businesses money, spur innovation and create good-paying jobs, lessen our reliance on foreign energy, and reduce the carbon pollution that causes global warming.

Tue, Mar 25, 2008 / Environment

Hoyer, Mikulski & Cardin Announce $20,000 in New Funds for Piscataway Park, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Water Trails Network

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and Senators Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin today announced the award of a $20,000 federal grant to Piscataway National Park in Accokeek, MD as part of the National Park Service's Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Water Trails Network.________________________________________________________________________

Wed, Feb 27, 2008 / Environment

Hoyer, House Back New Investments in Clean, Renewable Energy & Energy Efficiency

WASHINGTON, DC - With the price of oil above $100 a barrel, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and the U.S. House of Representatives backed legislation today that will help end the nation's dependence on foreign oil, make significant new investments in renewable energy sources, create hundreds of thousands of new jobs, and slash excessive taxpayer-funded subsidies to oil companies.________________________________________________________________________

Mon, Dec 17, 2007 / Environment

Hoyer Secures Significant Federal Investment for the Chesapeake Bay

Washington, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced that the fiscal year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill approved by the House of Representatives this evening, includes federal funds for programs and projects that will benefit the Chesapeake Bay.________________________________________________________________________

Thu, Dec 6, 2007 / Environment

Historic Energy Bill Declares U.S. Independence from Foreign Oil

With increasing energy prices burdening more Maryland families and our dependence on foreign oil undermining our national and economic security, it is long past time that we have a bold new energy policy for America.________________________________________________________________________
Thu, Dec 6, 2007 / Environment

House Approves Historic Legislation to Increase Energy Independence, Boost Fuel Economy

WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. House of Representatives today acted to take America in a new energy independent direction in approving the Energy Independence and Security Act, legislation that will raise vehicle fuel efficiency for the first time in 32 years and significantly boosting investments in alternative energy sources.________________________________________________________________________

Thu, Nov 15, 2007 / Environment

Hoyer Honored as "Living Legend" for Work to Restore Anacostia River

WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) received the "Living Legend Award" today from the Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region (LC-NCR) for his work on behalf of the Anacostia River. The award was presented at a ceremony for the honorees following the Anacostia River Fall Cleanup at Kingman Island.________________________________________________________________________

Tue, Nov 6, 2007 / Environment

House Overrides Presidential Veto of Water Resources Development Act

WASHINGTON, DC The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to override President Bushs veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA), legislation authorizing federal waterway projects for flood control, navigation, and environmental restoration.________________________________________________________________________

Thu, Oct 18, 2007 / Environment

Hoyer Recognizes 35th Anniversary of Clean Water Act

WASHINGTON, D.C Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) celebrated the 35th Anniversary of the Clean Water Act with a statement recognizing the role this legislation has had in reducing pollution in America's waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay.________________________________________________________________________

Thu, Oct 18, 2007 / Environment

Hoyer to Tour University of Maryland "Green House" on the National Mall

WASHINGTON, DC On Friday, October 19, at 11:00 a.m. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) and Department of Energy Secretary Samuel Bodman will tour the energy-efficient house, designed and built by University of Maryland students for the 2007 Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Decathlon.________________________________________________________________________