June 3, 2026

Hoyer: GDP Growth Sign of Economy’s Strength

Behavioral Health Unit

The United States’ third-quarter GDP grew by 2.6% – “another clear signal of our economy’s strength,” said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.

Enroll by Dec. 15 for Affordable Health Care Plan

Behavioral Health Unit

Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reminds Americans that the 2023 open enrollment period to select your affordable health care plan will close Dec. 15, 2022. “I encourage Americans to visit www.HealthCare.gov to browse affordable, quality health-care plans for 2023. Everyone can use the website to compare plans, estimate premium costs, and register for coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act.

GDP Shows Economic Growth

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Last week’s GDP report is welcome news that the US economy grew over the last three months, despite a tightening of monetary policy by the Fed to help curb inflation.

10M Jobs Added Since Jan. ’21

The US added 263,000 new jobs, marking the creation of more than 10 million new jobs since Biden took office. Also in September, unemployment dropped to 3.5%, a low not seen in more than 50 years. The unemployment rate fell across demographics, notably the Hispanic unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent, the lowest rate ever recorded.

Hoyer Praises Community Safety Legislation

Behavioral Health Unit

“These four bills that the House has just passed take a comprehensive approach to keeping our communities safe. They ensure small and medium-sized police departments receive the federal funding and support they deserve while maintaining accountability, authorize new federal grants for mental-health crisis response, invest in community violence interruption programs that prevent and mediate disputes before they escalate, and provide additional funds to solve unsolved gun crimes and ensure justice for victims.”

Hoyer Praises Civil Service Protections

Behavioral Health Unit

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) delivered remarks on the House Floor last week in support of legislation strengthening protections for civil service employees as well as the Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act.

August Jobs Report Shows Growth

Economy

The August job report shows 315,000 jobs were created last month, that’s more Americans working now than before the pandemic or at any time in our nation’s history.

Head Start Projects Get Federal Funding

Coronavirus Relief Bills

Nearly $4 million was awarded for Easterseals Head Start projects in Prince George’s County and across the region, according to Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office.

PACT Act Has Funding for 2 MD Vet Clinics

PACT Act

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer was joined by other members of Maryland’s delegation to applaud President Biden’s signing of legislation to open two veterans’ outpatient clinics in the state.

Congress’ Online All-Stars Announced

All-Stars

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced the 13th annual congressional Member Online All-Star Competition winners.