Hoyer on Jobs Report: Wages Not Growing Fast Enough
The 2019 April jobs report, released May 3, shows a continuation of an economic trajectory that reaches back through 103 consecutive months of positive job growth. But these job figures don’t tell the whole story, as wages aren’t growing fast enough, says House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer.
Hoyer Meets With Groups in 5th District
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met with groups in Maryland’s 5th District over the course of several days last week. Topics of discussion included environmental issues, prescription drug costs, and college affordability.
Health Care Costs, Availability Topic of Meeting
The Charles County Health Department in White Plains, MD, hosted a roundtable discussion on health care April 24, and it was attended by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.
Democrats Celebrate 100 Days of House Leadership
The Democrats took over the majority of the United States House of Representatives in November, and celebrated their first 100 days of control in April.
Group Hopes to Block USDA Relocation
A group of congressional Democrats is working to stop the USDA from relocating parts of its office outside of the Washington, DC, region.
Soap Box Derby Protected by Resolution
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer spoke April 8, 2019, on the floor of the House of Representatives to demonstrate his support of the resolution he introduced to allow the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby to take place on the grounds of the US Capitol.
Wage Gains in US Slowed in March
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics released the March 2019 jobs report, which showed an increase of 196,000 jobs. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.8 percent.
Hoyer: Paycheck Fairness Act Will Help Ensure Equal Pay for Equal Work
April 2 was Equal Pay Day. On that day, the country recognizes the amount of time into the new year that women must work in order to earn, on average, what men earn the year prior for the same job.
Dome Watch App Increases Govt. Transparency
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer has released a rebuilt version of his popular app — formerly known as Whip Watch and now called Dome Watch.
Hoyer Roundtable Focuses on Women’s Issues
Representatives of Fifth District women’s commissions met recently with Congressman Steny H. Hoyer to discuss how Democrats are working to pass legislation to empower women and their families in the 116th Congress.
