New Bills Aim to Spark Innovation, Break Barriers
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) is making improvements to his Make It In America initiatives, announcing new bills introduced in July.
Hoyer Leads Working Families Forum
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer hosted a Working Families field forum with Rep. Bobby Scott as a special guest. Local elected leaders, policy experts, and workers joined the congressmen in a discussion on House Democrats’ Working Families Agenda, which includes policy solutions to raise the federal minimum wage, ensure pay equity, and provide paid leave for all workers.
Hoyer Announces 15 Appointments to Academies
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announced the names of 15 5th District students appointed to the US service academies.
Hoyer Visits Goddard Space Center
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) received an update on the James Webb Space Telescope as he visited the Goddard Space Flight Center in June. Congressman Hoyer met with employees at the center and learned about the telescope, which is scheduled to launch in October 2018.
Hoyer, QB Launch ‘Financial Football’
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined Washington football team’s quarterback Kirk Cousins, SECU of Maryland, and Visa in an effort to help students learn about financial literacy and skills through a statewide launch of an interactive money management video game called Financial Football.
Hoyer Addresses SelectUSA Investment Summit
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer spoke at the SelectUSA Investment Summit to discuss House Democrats’ new Make It In America plan and how the federal government can help more businesses “Make It In America.”
Hoyer Recognizes App Challenge Participants
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer hosted an event to recognize the participants of the second annual 5th District Congressional App Challenge.
Hoyer Speaks at Judy Center Luncheon
For 15 years, Judy Centers have been making a difference in the early education of Maryland’s children. Recently, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks at a luncheon for the Judith P. Hoyer Foundation. The event honored the Judy Centers, which were named in tribute to Congressman Hoyer’s late wife.
Hoyer Travels to South Africa
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer traveled to South Africa as part of a congressional delegation marking the 50th anniversary of Robert F. Kennedy’s “Ripple of Hope” speech, which was delivered at the University of Cape Town on June 6, 1966.
House Competes for Most Social Media Followers
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer is hoping to get more followers on social media, along with the rest of the House of Representatives’ Democrats who are looking for more ways to engage US citizens in the governmental process.
