April 23, 2024

Hoyer Tours Airports in St. Mary’s, Charles

Airports

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer at the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport on April 5, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Congressman Hoyer’s office) As part of the Regional Leadership Council’s Investing in America Week of Action, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met April 5 with airport officials and leaders from St. Mary’s and Charles counties to discuss how federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is improving safety and upgrading transportation infrastructure in Southern Maryland. The St. Mary’s County Regional Airport in California received $587,000 in federal funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – $292,000 from BIL FY23 Airport Infrastructure Grants and $295,000…

Hoyer: Dems Working to Close Digital Divide

Digital Divide

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with St. Mary’s County leaders and joined a roundtable on how Investing in America funding is connecting families in Maryland’s Fifth District to reliable, affordable high-speed broadband, and internet-capable devices.

Lawmakers Announce $13M for Coastal Restoration Projects

Restoration

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, along with other Maryland lawmakers, announced $12,901,800 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and NOAA funding for restoration and resiliency projects to improve coastal communities and their fish and wildlife habitats.

Hoyer: Promising Economic Trends in ’23

Economy

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics November 2023 jobs report shows 199,000 jobs added last month. The jobless rate edged down to 3.7%.

Lawmakers Secure Funds for Energy Assistance Program

Energy Assistance

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other Maryland lawmakers to announce $74,410,147 in US Department of Health and Human Services funding for the state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Hoyer: Jobless Rate Remains Near Its Record Low

Economy

The US Labor Department’s September 2023 jobs report should remind Americans how the accomplishments secured during the past Congress continue to have a positive impact on the nation’s economic outlook, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.

MD Awarded Funds to Modernize Power Grid

Power Grid

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced $8.7 million in federal funding for the Maryland Energy Administration to modernize the state’s power grid and invest in clean energy.

Airport Runway Project Receives Federal Funding

Airport Innovation

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined US Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin to announce $241,949 in federal funding to help the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport complete infrastructure improvements to meet operational needs and safety standards by extending its runway.

MD Receives Cybersecurity Funding

Coronavirus Relief Bills

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other members of Maryland’s congressional delegation to announce $6.5 million in federal funding to enhance cybersecurity infrastructure around the state.

Hoyer: Economic Recovery ‘Impressive’

Economy

The February 2023 jobs report shows that the US’s “impressive economic recovery and growth continues to endure,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.