Hoyer Applauds Parental Leave Legislation for Federal Workers
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer praised the inclusion of the paid family and medical leave for federal employees legislation in the recently passed 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.
County Buses Get DOT Grant
St. Mary’s County buses are getting an expanded maintenance facility from a $76,500 US DOT grant.
Will Leave Benefits Apply to All Fed Employees?
The Capital Region delegation from the House of Representatives wants family and medical leave benefits to apply to all federal employees, not only to DoD.
Hoyer Visits Lex Park VA Clinic
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer visited the newly opened Lexington Park Community-Based Outpatient Clinic, a Veterans Administration outreach program. The congressman has received bipartisan praise for championing and helping stand up the VA clinic.
House Moves on Export-Import Bank
The House passed the Export-Import Bank bill last month in a vote largely along party lines. Hoyer urges the Senate to support the bill, which helps mostly small US businesses maintain a strong, competitive presence in the global economy, leveling the playing field among foreign export credit agencies, including three in China alone.
USDA Funds Available to Assist With Home Repairs
The US Department of Agriculture will make funds available to repair and rehabilitate the homes of low-income residents in Charles County.
Hoyer Report Highlights US Economy
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer’s weekly report to House members highlights US economy.
Lexington Park VA Clinic Opens
The Veteran Administration’s Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Lexington Park, MD, opens Dec. 2, 2019 at Great Mills and Chancellor’s Run roads — 45870 East Run Drive, Suite 300, Open 8 am to 4:30 pm 240-237-1625
Grants Awarded to Fire Departments
Federal funding has been awarded to area fire departments. Congressman Steny H. Hoyer made the announcement along with Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin.
Hoyer Warns Members of Slowing Economy
The latest jobs report continues to reflect an economy struggling with current trade wars. The slower wage growth is impacting millions of American workers and their families, according to Rep. Steny H. Hoyer who has begun sending weekly economic reports to members as concern with a slowing economy grows. Some of his points on the heels of the release of the October jobs report are here.
