May 18, 2024

Hoyer Pushes for Expanded Paid Leave Program

Behavioral Health Unit

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined his colleagues in introducing the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, legislation to grant federal employees 12 weeks of paid leave if they face personal illness, illness of a family member, or a military deployment.

Lawmakers Urge State to Ramp Up Vaccine Efforts

Vaccine Efforts

Maryland’s congressional delegation is urging state officials to ramp up their COVID-19 vaccination distribution efforts.

Hoyer Applauds Buy American Order

Buy American

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer applauded President Joe Biden on his Buy American executive order to help support American manufacturers and workers.

Hoyer: Biden Executive Orders ‘a Needed Step’

Behavioral Health Unit

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer praised President Joe Biden’s first round of executive orders as “immediate and necessary action to address the major challenges facing our nation – from the COVID-19 crisis to the economic crisis, the climate crisis, and the crisis of racial injustice.”

State Receives Funds to Expand Efforts to Fight COVID

Fight COVID

Maryland lawmakers announced federal funding for the Maryland Department of Health to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution, contact tracing, and testing.

MD Mourns Passing of Mike Miller

Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., who served nearly 50 years in the state legislature, died January 15, 2021. He was 78.

Hoyer: Look to MLK for Inspiration

MLK

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer noted that this year marking the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life with acts of service and charity takes on a new importance, as millions of Americans are struggling to get through the public health and economic crises the country is facing.

Hoyer to Assembly: Put Needs of MD Families First

Assembly

As the Maryland General Assembly began its 442nd session on Jan. 13, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer thanked House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson who overcome many obstacles in order to convene the legislature during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jobs in US Declined in December

Economy

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for December 2020 shows clear evidence of the work needed to help our economy weather the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. The report showed that jobs declined by 140,000 in December.

Special Health Insurance Enrollment Opens

Insurance Health

A new special health insurance open enrollment period is now open, reminds Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.