Meet Wala Blegay March 17, 1st Missionary Baptist
Wala Blegay is running for Democratic nomination for Maryland 5th District’s congressional seat, currently held by Congressman Steny Hoyer who will be retiring at the end of this term. She will be in St. Mary’s County, March 17, at 7 PM at First Missionary Baptist Church, 46370 Pegg Lane, to meet with Southern Marylanders.
Hoyer: 2025 Bad Year for US Job Growth
The results are in, says Congressman Steny H. Hoyer: 2025 was the worst year for US job growth since 2020 – the peak of the pandemic.
Hoyer: $6.9M for Firefighters, First Responders Across MD
Maryland’s congressional delegation announced $6,966,579 million in federal funding to support firefighters and first responders across Maryland. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said the funding will enhance departments’ emergency response capabilities through hiring, training, and acquisition of critical emergency equipment.
Hoyer Decides to Not Seek Re-Election
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House floor today, January 8, on his decision to retire at the end of the 119th Congress.
Hoyer: $4.6M in Community Project Funding for 5th District
Funds for five projects in Maryland’s Fifth District have been secured by Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. The congressman announced that $4,697,000 in Community Project Funding was included in the fiscal 2026 Appropriations Minibus.
Hoyer Applauds $50M Donation to HBCU
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House floor regarding a $50 million unrestricted gift to Bowie State University from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
Hoyer: Jobs Report Is ‘Warning Sign’ for US Economy
The November jobs report is a “warning sign for the American economy,” says Rep. Steny H. Hoyer. 64,000 jobs were added in November, and unemployment grew to 4.6%.
Delegation Announces $60M in Transit Funding
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other members of the congressional delegation announced $60,322,396 in federal funding to upgrade the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s bus transit system and to support the construction of a new transit maintenance and operations facility in Charles County.
MD Delegation on Mission to Protect the Bay
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and members of Maryland’s congressional delegation met last month to discuss continued federal efforts to support Chesapeake Bay restoration and the goals of the revised Beyond 2025 watershed agreement.
Hoyer: Direct File Worked for the American People
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer criticized the Trump administration’s decision to end the IRS Direct File program. “Hundreds of thousands of Americans across 25 states used Direct File to file their taxes for free last year. It was secure, simple, and accurate,” the congressman said.
