June 4, 2026

Jobs Report: Payrolls Up, Jobless Rate Down

survey

The September 2024 jobs report shows that 254,000 jobs were added to the American economy last month. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said the report “testifies to our economy’s lasting vigor.”

Lawmakers Question NASA on OSAM-1 Mission Cancellation

OSAM-1

Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation pressed NASA for answers on its OSAM-1 Mission cancellation, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.

Congress Hosts Sixth Annual Hackathon

Hackathon

The sixth annual Congressional Hackathon was held September 19. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer was instrumental in creating the event.

Funds Awarded for Bay Watershed Projects

Behavioral Health Unit

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other lawmakers to announced $2,798,281.01 in federal funding for eight habitat and wetland restoration projects throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed in Maryland.

Maryland TEDCO Awarded $10M Grant to Help Small Businesses

Small Business

Maryland Technology Development Corporation will receive a multimillion-dollar federal grant to provide support services to help small businesses in the state and mid-Atlantic region.

Hoyer Applauds MD Joining Direct File Program

IRS Direct File

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer was among the state leaders who gathered earlier this month to announce that Maryland was joining the IRS Direct File program for the 2025 tax filing season.

Hoyer: Job Market Growing at ‘Steady Clip’

Economy

The August 2024 Bureau of Labor Statistics’ jobs report brought encouraging news. “Our economy is expanding, costs are coming down, wages are going up, and the job market is growing at a steady clip,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.

Federal Funds Awarded to Local VFDs

VFDs

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer announced that $707,877.04 in federal funding has been awarded to seven fire departments in Charles and St. Mary’s counties. The funding will enhance emergency response capabilities through equipment upgrades.

Hoyer Honors #MD05 Student Artists

#MD05Artists

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer thanked the outstanding young people in #MD05 who submitted their artwork to this year’s Congressional Art Competition.

Hoyer: US’ ‘Impressive’ Record of Job Growth

Economy

The US Labor Department’s July 2024 jobs report marks 42 months of consecutive job growth during the Biden-Harris administration, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said.