American Hope Act Introduced in House
America is a nation of dreamers, and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer knows that. Whip Hoyer recently joined Rep. Luis Gutiérrez, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, and other House Democrats to introduce the American Hope Act, which aims to provide DREAMers with a pathway to US citizenship.
Dems Increase Social Media Followers
With 47,732 new social media followers, Rep. Adam Schiff of California’s 28th congressional district has been named the 2017 MVP in House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer’s 2017 Member Online All-Star Competition. Whip Hoyer holds the contest each year to see who can increase their constituent engagement the most on social media. Rep. Anthony Brown of Maryland’s 4th District is the Freshman MVP after gaining 8,572 new followers.
Hoyer Announces 2017 App Challenge
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer is inviting high school students from Maryland’s 5th congressional district to create an original software application, or “app,” for a mobile, tablet, or computer platform.
Calvert Student Wins Hoyer Art Competition
A Calvert County student has won the 2017 Fifth District Congressional Art Competition held by Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
Delegation Ensures Support of Chesapeake
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined congressional colleagues from both political parties to review the state of the Chesapeake Bay in June, discussing the Bay’s role as the economic heart of the region.
Dems in Congress Expand Reach Online
Until July 17, Democrats in the House of Representatives will compete to see who can attract the most followers on social media
Students Nominated to Service Academies
Eleven students from Maryland’s 5th District have been nominated to attend US service academies by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer. They were honored at a reception June 20 at the Library of Congress.
Hoyer Touts Election Assistance Commission
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer and ranking member on the Committee on House Administration Bob Brady have released a statement that supports the Election Assistance Commission, especially in light of the reports that Russia might have hacked 39 states’ election systems.
Hoyer Goes Overseas for NATO Talks
During the congressional district work period, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer is traveling to Denmark, Belgium, Lithuania, and Estonia to reaffirm the importance of the country’s relationship with NATO member countries in light of Russia’s interference across Europe and as we confront the rising threat of terrorism.
Raising Awareness of River’s Health
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer waded into the Patuxent River alongside former Maryland state senator Bernie Fowler at Mr. Fowler’s annual Wade-In at Jefferson Patterson Park on June 11.
