Hoyer Urges Extension of USDA Nutrition Waivers
Members of the Maryland delegation, including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, are urging the US Department of Agriculture to extend school nutrition waivers for children and families for the upcoming school year.
Health Insurance Enrollment Open Until Dec. 15
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer reminds uninsured individuals seeking health insurance that they can visit the Maryland Health Connection to find the plan that fits their needs.
Hoyer: Jobless Rate Down, Still Long Way From Recovery
The US Labor Department has released its July 2020 jobs report showing the jobless rate fell to 10.2% in July from 11.1 % in June 2020. “While I am relieved the unemployment rate fell slightly in July, there is little to celebrate,” Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said.
5th District Fire Depts. Awarded Federal Funds
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressman Anthony Brown announce $603,847.88 in federal funds to support firefighters in the 5th District.
Hoyer: Visit 2020Census.gov to Be Counted
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer urges residents to make sure they are counted in the 2020 US Census.
Congress’ Online All-Star Winners Announced
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer announced the winners of the 11th annual Member Online All-Star Competition.
Delegation Secures Funds for UMD Bee Research
The University of Maryland College Park has received $299,159 through the US Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture for a research project focused on predicting and mitigating honey bee colony losses, Maryland’s congressional delegation announced.
Hoyer Announces Academy Appointments
Thirteen Fifth District students have earned appointments to the United States Service Academies. The students, nominated by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, have accepted offers to the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point. All of the service academies require a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Additionally, Congressman Hoyer (D-MD) announced two students have received the Army Congressional ROTC Scholarship. The scholarship allows members of Congress to nominate up to five candidates who were not offered an appointment to a military service academy. “I join in congratulating these outstanding students…
Hoyer Facebook Photo Contest Deadline Nears
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s Facebook Cover Photo Contest is underway. The deadline to submit photos is Friday, July 24.
Bill Calls for Removal of Taney Bust From Capitol
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer was joined by other representatives to introduce HR 7573, a bill to replace the bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney in the Old Supreme Court Chamber with one of Justice Thurgood Marshall and to remove other reminders of slavery and segregation from the US Capitol.
