Federal Employees

The Fifth Congressional District is home to thousands of federal employees and retirees, both military and civilian. Congressman Hoyer is proud to represent them and has led the fight on issues important to public servants, including securing fair pay and benefits, with a strong focus on ensuring pay parity between military and civilian personnel. 

Congressman Hoyer has consistently opposed efforts to reduce the wages, benefits, and hours of federal employees in a misguided attempt by some to bring down our nation’s deficit on the backs of middle-class families.  Federal employees have already contributed more than $182 billion toward deficit reduction through freezes to cost-of-living-adjustments and changes to retirement benefits.

Throughout his career, Congressman Hoyer has also advocated for quality health care coverage, a solid retirement system, and fair working conditions for federal employees in Maryland and throughout the country.

Thu, Jun 28, 2007 / Federal Employees

House Appropriations Bill Includes $57.7 Million for FDA White Oak Consolidation

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced the inclusion of $57.7 million for the Food and Drug Administrations (FDA) consolidation project at White Oak, Maryland in the FY08 Financial Services Appropriations bill which passed the House of Representatives today.________________________________________________________________________

Mon, Jun 11, 2007 / Federal Employees, National Security & Veterans

Hoyer: 3.5 Percent Adjustment for Civilian Federal Employees Clears Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised the Appropriations Committees approval of a 3.5 percent pay adjustment for civilian federal employees, an amount that is equal to the adjustment already approved for members of the military in the FY08 Defense Authorization Act.________________________________________________________________________

Thu, May 17, 2007 / Federal Employees

Supporting Cops by Promoting COPS

Last week, our nation commemorated National Police Week as well as the 26th Annual National Peace Officers Memorial Day, to honor the memory of our nation's officers who have fallen in the line of duty and to thank those who carry on their legacy, serving as protectors in communities across this nation.________________________________________________________________________
Wed, May 9, 2007 / Federal Employees

Hoyer Reiterates Call for Pay Parity Following

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) hailed the approval by the House Armed Services Committee today of a 3.5 percent pay adjustment for members of the military an increase which is greater than the three percent adjustment the Bush Administration requested in its FY08 budget proposal for both military and civilian employees.________________________________________________________________________

Mon, May 7, 2007 / Federal Employees

Hoyer: Public Employees Deserve Our Thanks and Recognition

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) issued the following statement marking Public Service Recognition Week (May 7 13), the nations annual celebration honoring the work of the more than 20 million federal, state and local government employees throughout the United States.________________________________________________________________________

Wed, Apr 11, 2007 / Federal Employees

Hoyer Delivers Remarks on BRAC at Maryland Economic Development Association Spring Conference

LEXINGTON PARK, MD Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) today spoke at the Maryland Economic Development Association (MEDA) Spring Conference on how BRAC presents significant opportunities for economic growth and development for the state, and how the federal, state and local entities can work together to prepare for BRAC related changes________________________________________________________________________

Thu, Mar 1, 2007 / Federal Employees

HOYER RE-INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO LOWER FEHBP EMPLOYEE COSTS

WASHINGTON House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) reintroduced bipartisan legislation (H.R. 1256.) today to increase the government's share of Federal Employee Health Care Benefit Plan (FEHBP) premiums from 72 percent to 80 percent.________________________________________________________________________

Mon, Feb 5, 2007 / Federal Employees

Hoyer Pledges to Work for Fair Federal Employee Pay Adjustment in '08 Budget

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), a long-time champion of fair federal employee pay and pay parity, said today that he was pleased that President Bushs FY 2008 budget proposal provides an equal pay adjustment for members of both the armed services and the federal civilian workforce.________________________________________________________________________

Mon, Jan 22, 2007 / Federal Employees

Hoyer, Washington-area Reps. Urge Civilian-Military Pay Parity

WASHINGTON, DC Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) led a bipartisan letter sent today to President Bush from Washington-area House members calling for parity in the 2008 pay adjustments for both military and civilian federal employees.________________________________________________________________________