MLK Day Celebrated in 5th District
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer observed the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Jan. 15 at events held throughout the Fifth District, including the St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s 14th annual prayer breakfast and the Charles County NAACP’s 23rd annual prayer breakfast.
Hoyer Stresses Importance of CHIP Funding
During a recent visit to Greater Baden Medical Services, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer participated in a roundtable discussion that focused on the importance of reauthorizing funding for the Children’s Health Insurance Program and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
Hoyer Pleased With Technology Act
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer expressed his happiness at the signing of the Modernizing Government Technology Act into law in December. The law is part of the National Defense Authorization Act.
Fifth District App Challenge Winners Named
The winners have been announced in the fourth annual Fifth District Congressional App Challenge.
Hoyer: Job Growth Needs Improvement
The US Department of Labor released its latest jobs report in November, and while there have been signs of resilience in the US economy, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer said improvement is needed in private sector job creation.
Hoyer Hosts Discussion on Opioid Epidemic
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer invited US Surgeon General VADM Jerome M. Adams to Southern Maryland on Nov. 27, 2017, to talk about the opioid epidemic in Maryland’s Fifth District.
Hoyer Speaks at Hackathon
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer spoke during the third annual congressional Hackathon, which he co-hosted with House Leader Kevin McCarthy to create a collaborative effort between digital innovators with members and staff to discuss using new ways to use technology to make Congress more open and transparent.
Hoyer Releases Digital Form for Services
A new digital privacy form has been released by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer on his website, an idea that was borne out of the latest congressional Hackathon, co-hosted by the congressman.
Hoyer Visits Seedco to Discuss Open Enrollment
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer recently the Seedco office in Charles County at Health Partners, meeting with navigators to discuss the open enrollment period that is going on now.
Dignitaries Open Incubator at Airport
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is urging Gov. Larry Hogan to capitalize on the exploding unmanned systems and robotics global markets and include funding to bring world-class higher education research to the area and support technology-based manufacturing in the region.
