May 8, 2024

MD Awarded Funds to Modernize Power Grid

Power Grid

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of Maryland’s congressional delegation announced $8.7 million in federal funding for the Maryland Energy Administration to modernize the state’s power grid and invest in clean energy.

Hoyer: ‘Economy Continues to Plow Ahead’

Economy

The US Labor Department’s August 2023 jobs report shows that the US economy added another 187,000 jobs last month, “further affirming the consistent strength of our job market and economy,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.

Hoyer Notes Successes of CHIPS Act

August 9, 2023, marked one year since the CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law. “When we enacted this landmark legislation last year, we set in motion a cascade of research and innovation by American businesses and entrepreneurs,” said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer on the law’s one-year anniversary.

Airport Runway Project Receives Federal Funding

Airport Innovation

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined US Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin to announce $241,949 in federal funding to help the St. Mary’s County Regional Airport complete infrastructure improvements to meet operational needs and safety standards by extending its runway.

Hoyer Discusses Broadband With Local Leaders

Behavioral Health Unit

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer discussed the implementation of the Southern Maryland Broadband/Affordable Connectivity Program at a roundtable with local leaders earlier this month.

Winner in 5th District Art Contest Honored

Ryan Hatch, a sophomore at Leonardtown High School, is the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Maryland’s Fifth District, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer has announced.

Lawmakers Secure Funds for Mallows Bay Projects

Heritage Area

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined Maryland’s US senators to announce a $5 million investment for Mallows Bay in Charles County, MD.

Hoyer to Chair Regional Leadership Council

Shutdown

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer will chair the newly created Regional Leadership Council, which will include one House member from each of the 12 regions represented by the House Democratic Caucus.