Press Releases

Hoyer Praises Passage of Legislation to Fund the Government, Address Fifth District Priorities

The legislation passed today will provide the American people with certainty that their government will be responsibly funded and delivers significant wins for families throughout the Fifth District. 

Hoyer Attends 20th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration of Judy Centers in Maryland

I was so honored to join with educators and elected officials from around the state of Maryland today to recognize the 20th anniversary of the first Judy Center. 

Hoyer Statement on Passage of the NDAA with Paid Parental Leave Provision

The passage of the NDAA conference report today includes an important win for federal employees and their families. 

Hoyer Statement on Paid Parental Leave Provision in the NDAA Conference Report

I am glad that the NDAA conferees have agreed to include twelve weeks of paid parental leave for all federal employees starting in October of next year. 

Hoyer Visits Charlotte Hall Social Security Administration Field Office and Tours Lexington Park VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic

Ensuring seniors and veterans have the assistance and care they need that is close to home in Southern Maryland is critically important. 

Hoyer Receives Briefing on Prince George's County's "Housing Opportunities for All" Workgroup

Ensuring access to affordable housing in Prince George's County is a critically important issue. 

Hoyer Visits NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center

Ensuring NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center has the resources it needs to effectively continue its ongoing missions remains a top priority of mine in Congress. 

Hoyer Tours 2U, Inc. Headquarters

I was glad to tour 2U, Inc. this afternoon in Lanham and learn more about the work they are doing to create jobs in Prince George's County and help students around the world.

Hoyer Statement on the Beginning of the 2020 Open Enrollment Period

Today marks the beginning of the open enrollment period in Maryland. 

Hoyer Statement Thanking Maryland Senate President Mike Miller For His Service to the State

I join my fellow Marylanders in thanking Mike Miller for his thirty-two years of service as Senate President. 

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings

I was shocked and saddened to learn the news this morning of my dear friend’s passing.

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings

I was shocked and saddened to learn the news this morning of my dear friend’s passing.

Planned Parenthood Action Fund Endorses Hoyer for Reelection

I'm honored to receive Planned Parenthood Action Fund's endorsement once again. 

Hoyer Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Black Maternal Health Care

I thank community stakeholders for meeting with me this afternoon in White Plains to discuss how we can work together to reduce disparities in maternal health care. 

 

Hoyer, Brown Meet with U.S. Census Bureau Employees

"I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Census employees and representatives from AFGE this morning in Suitland. 

Hoyer Attends Prince George's County Democratic Central Committee's Annual Ploughman and Fisherman Unity Dinner

I was glad to join my friend County Executive Alsobrooks and Democrats from across Prince George's County in Upper Marlboro this evening. 

 

Hoyer Meets with Fifth District NAACP Representatives

I appreciated the opportunity to sit down with representatives from Fifth District chapters of the NAACP this afternoon. 

Hoyer Statement in Support of an Official Impeachment Inquiry

I fully support Congress moving forward with an official impeachment inquiry.

Hoyer Remarks at Hearing on DC Statehood Legislation

Madam Chair, thank you very much. Madam Mayor, Chairman [Phil] Mendelson, and others who are here at the table, thank you very much for your presence. I want to thank the Chairman Cummings and Ranking Member Jordan and certainly [Congresswoman] Eleanor Holmes Norton, my colleague and very close friend who has been a champion of this for her entire life as well as her career in Congress of the United States.  

Hoyer Statement on the Selection of Kim Coble to Serve as Executive Director of the MD League of Conservation Voters

I am pleased that Kim Coble has been named the Executive Director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters, and I join in thanking Chuck Porcari for his leadership while serving as interim Executive Director.