Hoyer Notes Hispanic Heritage Month
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer marked the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and joined in celebrating the contributions of Latinos and Latinas throughout America’s history.
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.
So. Md. Firefighters Receive Federal Funding
More than a million dollars in federal funding for firefighters is making its way to Southern Maryland, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
Hoyer Supports National Museum of the American Latino
The National Museum of the American Latino Act passed the House earlier this month and has been introduced in the Senate. House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer was one of the bill’s cosponsors. The legislation would establish a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino.
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.
Health Insurance Enrollment Open Until Dec. 15
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer reminds uninsured individuals seeking health insurance that they can visit the Maryland Health Connection to find the plan that fits their needs.
Hoyer: Jobless Rate Down, Still Long Way From Recovery
The US Labor Department has released its July 2020 jobs report showing the jobless rate fell to 10.2% in July from 11.1 % in June 2020. “While I am relieved the unemployment rate fell slightly in July, there is little to celebrate,” Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said.
5th District Fire Depts. Awarded Federal Funds
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Anthony Brown announce $603,847.88 in federal funds to support firefighters in the 5th District.
