June 3, 2026

Hoyer: 2025 Bad Year for US Job Growth

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The results are in, says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer: 2025 was the worst year for US job growth since 2020 – the peak of the pandemic.

Hoyer: $6.9M for Firefighters, First Responders Across MD

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Maryland’s congressional delegation announced $6,966,579 million in federal funding to support firefighters and first responders across Maryland. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said the funding will enhance departments’ emergency response capabilities through hiring, training, and acquisition of critical emergency equipment.

Trump Calls for $1.5T Defense Budget

Defense Budget

President Donald Trump has called for a 50% boost to the Department of Defense budget — to $1.5 trillion a year. He also wants a pay cap for defense contractor CEOs to encourage them to produce weapons faster. 

Hoyer Decides to Not Seek Re-Election

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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House floor today, January 8, on his decision to retire at the end of the 119th Congress.

Hoyer: $4.6M in Community Project Funding for 5th District

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Funds for five projects in Maryland’s Fifth District have been secured by Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. The congressman announced that $4,697,000 in Community Project Funding was included in the fiscal 2026 Appropriations Minibus.

Hoyer Applauds $50M Donation to HBCU

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Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House floor regarding a $50 million unrestricted gift to Bowie State University from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.

Hoyer: Jobs Report Is ‘Warning Sign’ for US Economy

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The November jobs report is a “warning sign for the American economy,” says Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. 64,000 jobs were added in November, and unemployment grew to 4.6%.

Delegation Announces $60M in Transit Funding

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Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of the congressional delegation announced $60,322,396 in federal funding to upgrade the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s bus transit system and to support the construction of a new transit maintenance and operations facility in Charles County.

MD Delegation on Mission to Protect the Bay

Bay

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and members of Maryland’s congressional delegation met last month to discuss continued federal efforts to support Chesapeake Bay restoration and the goals of the revised Beyond 2025 watershed agreement.

Hoyer: Direct File Worked for the American People

Direct file

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer criticized the Trump administration’s decision to end the IRS Direct File program. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans across 25 states used Direct File to file their taxes for free last year. It was secure, simple, and accurate,” the congressman said.