Affordable Care Act Wraps Successful Enrollment
A round-up of news and stats since enrollment opened Nov. 15: the Affordable Care Act is helping American families access quality, affordable coverage.
Hoyer Responds to Mikulski Retirement
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement after Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) announced she will not seek reelection in 2016.
Hoyer Urges ‘Clean Bill’ from GOP to Fund DHS
Hoyer calls on all Republicans to unite on a straight forward bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. Some Republicans have tied the funding bill to a referendum on Obama’s immigration policies.
MD Leaders Meet with State Superintendent
The meeting focused on priorities for Maryland schools, including early childhood education, STEM, closing achievement gaps, and increasing college and career readiness.
Hoyer Joins Amicus Brief for Affordable Care Act
Rep. Hoyer joined other House members in an amicus brief with the Supreme Court defending premium tax credits in the Affordable Care Act.
Chesapeake Bay & MD Transit in Obama Budget
The president’s FY 2016 budget proposal includes “funds for rebuilding infrastructure, restoring & protecting the Chesapeake Bay, and expanded early childhood education,” said Rep. Hoyer (MD-5).
Homeless Survey in Southern Maryland
Each year Southern Maryland participates in the Point-in-Time Survey designed to count every sheltered and un-sheltered homeless individual in the region.2015 Point-in-Time
TRIA Reauthorization, in Time for the Super Bowl
It might not have stopped the Superbowl, but it’s hard to exaggerate how important the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is to events, utilities, construction and road projects, to the business of America.
Dems Sponsor 3.8% Raise for Federal Workers
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer cosponsors FAIR Act which provides a 3.8 percent pay raise for federal workers beginning in calendar year 2016.
$12M from USDA Headed to the Chesapeake Bay
The funds are targeted to improve water quality, part of the new USDA Regional Conservation Partnership Program to support wildlife habitat, improve the nation’s water quality, and enhance the environment.
