Hoyer: Biden Executive Orders ‘a Needed Step’
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer praised President Joe Biden’s first round of executive orders as “immediate and necessary action to address the major challenges facing our nation – from the COVID-19 crisis to the economic crisis, the climate crisis, and the crisis of racial injustice.”
State Receives Funds to Expand Efforts to Fight COVID
Maryland lawmakers announced federal funding for the Maryland Department of Health to expand COVID-19 vaccine distribution, contact tracing, and testing.
MD Mourns Passing of Mike Miller
Maryland Senate President Emeritus Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr., who served nearly 50 years in the state legislature, died January 15, 2021. He was 78.
Hoyer: Look to MLK for Inspiration
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer noted that this year marking the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life with acts of service and charity takes on a new importance, as millions of Americans are struggling to get through the public health and economic crises the country is facing.
Hoyer to Assembly: Put Needs of MD Families First
As the Maryland General Assembly began its 442nd session on Jan. 13, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer thanked House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson who overcome many obstacles in order to convene the legislature during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jobs in US Declined in December
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report for December 2020 shows clear evidence of the work needed to help our economy weather the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. The report showed that jobs declined by 140,000 in December.
Special Health Insurance Enrollment Opens
A new special health insurance open enrollment period is now open, reminds Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
2020 Assessment Gives Chesapeake Bay D+ Rating
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation released its 2020 State of the Bay report, and last year’s assessment gave the bay a D+ rating, one point less than the 2018 score.
Hoyer: Stimulus Checks Being Distributed
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer offered this information about economic impact payments, as the “stimulus checks” have begun to be distributed to individuals in Maryland.
Hoyer Congratulates New Congressional Leadership
The US House of Representatives has chosen caucus leadership for the upcoming 117th Congress, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced.
