Hoyer: Recovery Improving Lives of All Americans
US citizens have seen significant improvements in their home and work lives recently as the country continues to see economic recovery, according to a report from the US Census Bureau, and House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer and Congresswoman Barbara Lee, chair of the Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity, have released a statement to respond to the news.
Hoyer Announces Firefighters Grant
The National Volunteer Fire Council just got a boost from the federal government. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has announced that a $1,069,174 grant is being awarded to the NVFC through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
5th District Winning Artist Honored
Tara Auman, a St. Mary’s County resident, is the winner of the 35th annual 5th District Congressional Art Competition. Ms. Auman was honored as a special reception hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer in July.
App Challenge to Showcase Innovation
Congressman Steny Hoyer has announced the third annual app challenge, open to high school students in Maryland’s 5th District. The deadline is Nov. 2.
Hoyer: Fed Pay Raise ‘Step in Right Direction’
President Obama has proposed a pay raise for federal employees in 2017. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) says it is a “step in the right direction.’
Hoyer Visits Md. Business Startup FlexEl
With new ideas for his Make It In America plan, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer visited FlexEl, a custom battery manufacturer based in College Park, MD, recently.
Hoyer Requests Veterans Clinic Update
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer helped secure funding for a replacement veterans community-based outpatient clinic in Charlotte Hall that was set to open in 2013, but has yet to open its doors. The congressman has sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert McDonald asking for a specific plan and timeline for when Southern Maryland veterans can expect the clinic to open.
Online Competition Winners Announced
For several years now, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer has been hosting the Member Online All-Star Competition in Congress, where Democratic members of the House compete for the most new social media followers, and the 2016 members have just been announced.
Hoyer Speaks at Roundtable on Veterans
The College of Southern Maryland has found a unique way to make students who are former military feel welcome on the La Plata campus, and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer recently visited this Veterans Lounge to participate in a roundtable discussion on veterans issues.
Hughesville VFD Awarded Federal Grant
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has announced a $20,275 federal grant has been awarded to the Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad. The grant is coming through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.
