Guard to Remain at Capitol to May 23
Plans are in place to keep 2,300 National Guard troops at the US Capitol through May 23, while DoD officials work with the Capitol Police to continue reducing the Guard’s footprint as conditions allow, says the Pentagon.
Lawmakers Announce Funds for Community Health Centers
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced earlier this month that more than $8 million in federal funds was awarded to support Maryland community health centers.
Hoyer: MPT Awarded Ready to Learn Grant
Maryland Public Television has been awarded $100,000 to develop personalized learning experiences for children, especially those in low-income communities, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Legislation Would Establish So. MD as National Heritage Area
Legislation has been announced that would designate Southern Maryland as a National Heritage Area to further commemorate, conserve, and promote important natural, scenic, historic, cultural, and recreational resources in the region.
Cheltenham Vets Cemetery Receives Funds for Expansion
Maryland lawmakers applaud the recent award of federal funding for an expansion of the Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery.
MD Fire Training Center Gets Federal Funding
The Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute will receive federal funding to train thousands of firefighters across the state, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced.
DoD Urged to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics
Maryland delegation members urged House and Senate Armed Services Committee leaders to include a provision within the final defense authorization bill to require the Department of Defense to closely examine recently proposed changes to military medical treatment facilities. These changes would impact clinics at Naval Support Facility Indian Head and NAS Patuxent River.
Statewide Bay Programs Receive Grant Money
Maryland’s congressional delegation has announced a more than $3.9 million grant will support Chesapeake Bay restoration efforts and strengthen state environmental infrastructure.
Hoyer Applauds Federal Funds for Airport
Federal funds have been allocated under the CARES Act to the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport for the extension and reconstruction of the airport runway, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Hoyer Urges Extension of USDA Nutrition Waivers
Members of the Maryland delegation, including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, are urging the US Department of Agriculture to extend school nutrition waivers for children and families for the upcoming school year.