April 29, 2024

Plan Abandoned for Wind Turbine Farm

Great Bay Wind Center abandons its plans to build a wind turbine farm in the Chesapeake Bay, blaming legislation of Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s.

More Hornets & F-35s: Navy’s Unfunded Priorities

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If there is more money in the 2016 budget, the Navy wants fighter jets higher on the unfunded priorities list

2015 Congressional Art Competition Opens

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer’s (MD-5) office is now accepting submissions for the 34th Annual Congressional Art Competition.

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

Hoyer Earns High Score From LCV

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

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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