Hoyer Announces Academy Appointments
Thirteen Fifth District students have earned appointments to the United States Service Academies. The students, nominated by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, have accepted offers to the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, the Merchant Marine Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point. All of the service academies require a nomination from an authorized nominating source. Additionally, Congressman Hoyer (D-MD) announced two students have received the Army Congressional ROTC Scholarship. The scholarship allows members of Congress to nominate up to five candidates who were not offered an appointment to a military service academy. “I join in congratulating these outstanding students…
Hoyer Marks Equal Pay Day
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer released a statement to acknowledge Equal Pay Day, which fell on March 31 this year.
Hoyer Meets With Local Links Chapters
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) met with members of The Links, Incorporated chapters to discuss the need for congressional action to address the epidemic of gun violence in the US.
Hoyer Tech Act Passes in House
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee marked up and passed the Modernizing Government Technology Act, which includes Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s Information Technology Modernization Act.
Hoyer Announces Funding for Vets Housing
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer announces US Department of Housing and Urban Development awards $44,220 to Calvert County Housing Authority to help find permanent homes for homeless veterans. The grant funding is provided through the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program and can be used for housing homeless vets in Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties.
Hoyer Hosts Annual Military Service Academy Forum
The annual Military Service Academy Forum at Show Place Arena in Upper Marlboro was held for 5th District students and their parents to learn about admission to the five US service academies.
Hoyer Takes Lead on Tech Modernization Efforts
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer has introduced a proposal sent to Congress by the White House for an Information Technology Modernization Fund.
Hoyer Celebrates Women’s Role in USA History
Rep. Hoyer celebrates the women who have helped build our country during Women’s History Month.
2016 Congressional Art Competition Opens
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s office is now accepting submissions for the 35th annual Congressional Art Competition.
Hoyer Calls 2013 ‘Year of Do-Nothing Congress’
As the second session begins, Rep. Hoyer compares the scant 56 bills signed into law by the 2013 Congress to 193 the year before, with 8 days left in the first session..
