Hoyer Meets With Firefighters at Conference
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met March 12 with representatives from the Maryland affiliate of the International Association of Firefighters – the Professional Firefighters of Maryland.
Hoyer Concerned by Slow Pace of Job Growth
Hiring slowed in February 2019 and the unemployment rate fell to 3.8 percent from 4 percent the month before, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics latest jobs report.
House Celebrates Women’s Day
As the country and world celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer released a statement to recognize the importance of the day.
Congress Recognizes Women’s History Month
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer and the rest of the US House of Representatives are celebrating Women’s History Month by commemorating the contribution of women to Congress and the country.
Conservation Voters Release Scorecard
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer missed some votes due to illness last year so his score with the League of Conservation Voters’ scorecard was not as high as recent years. Still, Mr. Hoyer touted the importance of the scorecard and the league’s contribution to the state.
Black Migration Is Subject of Breakfast Event
With a theme of Black Migration, the 38th annual Black History Month Breakfast hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer was held Feb. 17, 2019.
Hoyer Visits With Douglass Descendant
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met recently with Ken Morris, the great-great-great grandson of Frederick Douglass.
Ground Broken for Veterans Clinic
The ground has been broken for the new Community-Based Outpatient Clinic at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. On Feb. 19, 2019, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer delivered brief remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Veterans Clinic.
Fairness Act Focuses on Federal Pay
Congress, led by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, passed the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 in early February, which aims to bring the 2019 cost-of-living adjustment for civilian federal employees in line with the cost-of-living adjustment given to members of the military.
Work Toward Equality Highlighted for Black History Month
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer released a statement to mark Black History Month, highlighting the work Congress and the American people have done to reach equality for all people in the US.
