One-on-One with House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (Part 2)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDVM) – In part 2 of their conversation on Capitol Review, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Tasmin Mahfuz talk about the Build Back Better Plan, how the bipartisan infrastructure law is helping the 5th congressional district in Maryland and what Democrats are doing to ensure Marylanders have the tools they need with the Make It In America plan.
One-on-One with House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer (Part 1)
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WDVM) – On Capitol Review with Tasmin Mahfuz, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) joins the program from his home after testing positive for the coronavirus. Rep. Hoyer said he was experiencing mild symptoms and said he was feeling ‘pretty good’, crediting the vaccinations and booster shot.
In Part 1 of their conversation, Rep. Hoyer, who represents Maryland’s 5th Congressional district, talks about the bomb threats at HBCU’s including at Bowie State University, the need to protect voting rights and his message to Senators Manchin and Sinema.
Hoyer Applauds Biden’s Order To Raise Minimum Wage For Federal Contractor’s Employees
WASHINGTON – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on January 28 regarding President Biden’s executive order to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour for employees of federal contractors, which goes into effect on January 30:
“American workers deserve a living wage, and I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration’s decision to require that all businesses that contract with the federal government pay their workers at least $15 an hour.
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Support Expansion of Patuxent Research Refuge
The Southern Maryland Chronicle
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), joined in urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to allow the proposed transfer of a 105-acre parcel of land currently owned by the NASA Goddard Space Flight Center to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service so it can be added to the adjacent Patuxent Research Refuge.
Hoyer Statement On Bowie Water Pipes
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following recent reports of Bowie residents struggling with the city’s deeply tuberculated water pipes:
Despite bleak outlook, Hoyer launches re-election bid confident Democrats can rebound
Rep. Steny H. Hoyer reads the same polls as everyone else, and he knows that if Americans were casting ballots today, Democrats would get hammered.
President Biden’s job-approval numbers aren’t just mediocre, they’re in Trump territory. And the electorate appears ready to shift congressional power to the Republicans in 2022.
“Clearly, Americans are worried about inflation. Rightfully so,” Hoyer (D-Md.) acknowledged in an interview. “It’s an issue we need to deal with.”
Hoyer Op-ed: I Was Hesitant About D.C. Statehood. Now I Believe It’s The Only Path Forward.
The most fundamental premise upon which American democracy stands is the right of every citizen to cast a vote and have that vote counted equally.
Hoyer Op-Ed: The Republican Shutdown Hurts Maryland Families
Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) in the Capital Gazette about the need for President Trump and Congressional Republican leaders to work with Democrats to reopen the government and put thousands of federal employees and contractors back to work.
Rep. Steny Hoyer: Mass shootings should be met with action, not moments of silence
U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer visited The Capital to discuss gun violence issues and his advocating for universal background checks and stronger laws — commonly called red flag laws — that allow police to seize weapons from potentially dangerous people.
Hoyer Op-Ed: Now is Not the Time for Government to Sit on the Sidelines
WASHINGTON, DC - Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) in the Capital Gazette. In the op-ed, Congressman Hoyer discusses why he is running for re-election.
Calvert Recorder: Hoyer Runs for 18th Term as Congressman
Wanted to be sure you saw this profile in the Calvert Recorder on Congressman Steny H. Hoyer's re-election campaign.
Wanted to be sure you heard Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) on “The Bruce DePuyt Podcast.”
Hoyer, Loh Op-Ed: Congress Must Pass the DREAM Act to Protect Maryland Dreamers
Wanted to be sure you saw an op-ed by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and University of Maryland President Dr. Wallace Loh in the Diamondback, the University of Maryland’s on-campus newspaper.
Hoyer, tech leaders talk jobs, government technology in Annapolis
Inside the Arundel Center in Annapolis, Rep. Steny Hoyer and some of the state's leaders in technology work shopped the Democrat's jobs and technology modernization plan much like they would an idea to grow their own businesses.
Hoyer joins others to celebrate success of Judy Centers
Honoring the legacy of his late wife while recognizing the public-private partnerships that helped establish Judy Centers throughout Maryland, U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md., 5th) joined more than 50 community officials and friends for a Judith P. Hoyer Foundation celebration luncheon June 27 at Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt.
FBI proposals submitted as state pledges funding
“We’re very pleased by the fact that the June 22 deadline was met and that it continues to be on schedule,” Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5), said.
Hoyer visits Bowie for panel on working family issues
U.S. Rep. and Prince George's County native Steny Hoyer (D-Maryland) called for an increase in the minimum wage, pay equity between men and women and greater family and sick leave benefits for workers during a stop at Bowie City Hall on Monday.
Hoyer uses Port Covington as backdrop for manufacturing plan
As part of his "Make it in America" legislative effort, Rep. Steny Hoyer on Monday outlined his plans to revitalize the manufacturing industry in Baltimore.
Editorial: A manufacturing agenda
Manufacturing is, for lack of a better description, booming. That's why Rep. Steny Hoyer's call for a bipartisan approach to encourage further growth in U.S. manufacturing is right on point. Mr. Hoyer made his comments this week at the ceremonial opening of The Foundery, the manufacturing incubator for innovation and entrepreneurship at Port Covington that is part of Under Armour's push to foster next generation opportunities in manufacturing and design in South Baltimore.
Bernie’s feet lead the way in another Patuxent River wade-in
Bernie Fowler’s 29th annual Patuxent River Wade-In began Sunday with great optimism.