Hoyer: Funds Awarded for Railroad Safety Improvements
Maryland’s congressional delegation announces $800,000 in federal funding to improve safety on railroads and at train crossings across the state, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.
MD DefTech Center Awarded Federal Funding
The Maryland’s Defense Technology Commercialization Center, or DefTech, expansion is being made possible through a grant from the US Department of Defense Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and matching funds from the state’s Department of Commerce and TEDCO.
Hoyer: Funds for MDOT Low-Carbon Construction
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer joined other Maryland lawmakers to announce $31,933,577 in federal funding to support the use of low-carbon materials in federally funded construction projects statewide.
Lawmakers Call for Pay Parity for Federal Civilian Employees
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and US Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner led a bicameral letter calling for pay parity for federal civilian employees.
Hoyer: Amtrak Projects Awarded Funds
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and other members of Maryland’s delegation announced $237,180,455 in US Department of Transportation funding to support Amtrak projects that will improve rail service between Baltimore and Washington, DC.
Hoyer: 227,000 New Jobs, Inflation Falling
With the release of the US Labor Department’s November 2024 jobs report, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer noted that 227,000 jobs were added last month, unemployment was down near its 50-year record low, inflation is falling, and wages are going up.
Team MD Welcomes Newly Elected Members
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and other Team Maryland lawmakers welcomed the state’s newest members of Congress recently to the US Capitol.
Groundbreaking Held for St. Mary’s YMCA
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer said he was pleased to attend the groundbreaking November 12 for the long-awaited St. Mary’s County Family YMCA, “which will enhance youth development and promote healthy living in #MD05.”
Piscataway Bioenergy Facility Opens
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined other elected officials as WSSC Water Company celebrated the grand opening of the Piscataway Bionergy Facility in Accokeek.
Top Score for Hoyer from HRC
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer received a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign’s 118th Congressional Scorecard. The biannual scorecard measures federal lawmakers’ support for LGBTQ+ equality.
