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.
MD Delegation Concerned About State’s Election Plans
Members of Maryland’s congressional delegation have expressed concern with Gov. Larry Hogan’s plan to proceed with in-person voting for the November 3, 2020, general election.
Hoyer on Economy: ‘Still a Long Way From a Full Recovery’
The June 2020 jobs report reveals the number of jobs in the US rose by 4.8M and the unemployment rate decreased to 11.1%. “Having recovered one-third of jobs lost to this crisis is good news; but the reality that two-thirds of Americans who lost their jobs are still out of work is a sobering reality. … we are still a long way from a full recovery,” said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
House Dems Step Up Online Presence
The 2020 House Democrats’ Member Online All-Star Competition is underway. The annual three-week competition for House Democrats to gain new followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and be creative in digital outreach to constituents kicked off July 8, said House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer.
House to Consider Great American Outdoors Act
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) says the House will vote on the Great American Outdoors Act at the end of July. The bill has already passed the US Senate.
MD Delegation Pushes for More Relief Funds
Maryland’s congressional delegation is pressing the Federal Emergency Management Agency for approval of additional federal disaster assistance resources to support COVID-19 recovery, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.
Delegation Secures Funds for Struggling Renters During Pandemic
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced $2,377,692 in federal funding for Maryland renters and homeowners struggling with the economic impact of COVID-19.
Hoyer Pushes for Health Enterprise Zones Act
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer is among several members of Congress who have introduced the Health Enterprise Zones Act to close the gaps in the US health care system that have left behind minorities and underserved communities.
Gerstman Wins 5th District Art Competition
Elizabeth Gerstman, a rising senior at North Point High School, won the 2020 5th District Congressional Art Competition.
