Job Growth Continues in November
The US Department of Labor’s latest jobs report shows 263,000 jobs were created in November. Though challenges remain for the economy, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said, the report should help to sweep aside the misleading narrative about the dire state of America.
Hoyer Congratulates New House Leaders
The 118th Congress will convene on January 3, 2023, with new leadership for House Democrats. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer applauded the selections.
Hoyer Updates House Dome Directory
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer has updated his member-recognition app, Dome Directory, which includes all new member-elects in both the House and Senate.
Navy Football Uniforms Honor NASA
For the Dec. 10, 2022, Army-Navy football game, the Midshipmen will be dressed from head-to-toe in NASA-themed gear that pays homage to the academy’s astronaut alums.
Hoyer: GDP Growth Sign of Economy’s Strength
The United States’ third-quarter GDP grew by 2.6% – “another clear signal of our economy’s strength,” said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.
Enroll by Dec. 15 for Affordable Health Care Plan
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer reminds Americans that the 2023 open enrollment period to select your affordable health care plan will close Dec. 15, 2022. “I encourage Americans to visit www.HealthCare.gov to browse affordable, quality health-care plans for 2023. Everyone can use the website to compare plans, estimate premium costs, and register for coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act.
GDP Shows Economic Growth
Last week’s GDP report is welcome news that the US economy grew over the last three months, despite a tightening of monetary policy by the Fed to help curb inflation.
10M Jobs Added Since Jan. ’21
The US added 263,000 new jobs, marking the creation of more than 10 million new jobs since Biden took office. Also in September, unemployment dropped to 3.5%, a low not seen in more than 50 years. The unemployment rate fell across demographics, notably the Hispanic unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent, the lowest rate ever recorded.
Hoyer Praises Community Safety Legislation
“These four bills that the House has just passed take a comprehensive approach to keeping our communities safe. They ensure small and medium-sized police departments receive the federal funding and support they deserve while maintaining accountability, authorize new federal grants for mental-health crisis response, invest in community violence interruption programs that prevent and mediate disputes before they escalate, and provide additional funds to solve unsolved gun crimes and ensure justice for victims.”
Hoyer Praises Civil Service Protections
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) delivered remarks on the House Floor last week in support of legislation strengthening protections for civil service employees as well as the Ensuring a Fair and Accurate Census Act.
