Press Releases

Hoyer Attends State of Justice Symposium

I thank State's Attorney Braveboy and community leaders for bringing us together to discuss the criminal justice issues facing our County. 

Hoyer Announces Grants for Fifth District Fire Departments

I am pleased that these four departments in the Fifth District will receive more than $415,000 combined in grant awards. 

Hoyer Hosts 17th Annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon

I was proud to host the seventeenth annual Women's Equality Day Luncheon in Maryland's Fifth District. 

Hoyer Participates in Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New Army Reserve Center in Charles County

I was proud to work closely with the Charles County Commissioners, state and local officials, and the Army Reserve to secure the funding for this new facility. 

Hoyer Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Criminal Justice Reform

I was glad to participate in today's important conversation.

Hoyer Participates in Roundtable Discussion on the Rising Cost of Health Care

The rising cost of prescription drugs is concerning for many families in the Fifth District.

Hoyer Hosts Reception for Winners of the Fifth District Congressional Art and App Competitions

I was pleased to honor the talented Fifth District students who won the Congressional Art and App competitions.

Hoyer Attends Maryland Space Business Roundtable Luncheon

I was glad to join today's lunch and discuss how we can continue to work together to support the great work of NASA’S Goddard Space Flight Center. 

Hoyer, Brown Participate in Roundtable on Disparities in Health Care

Among the most persistent health care challenges facing our communities are the disparities among minority populations. 

Hoyer Statement on USDA's Relocation of ERS and NIFA

The USDA's announcement today that it will relocate the Economic Research Service and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to Kansas City is the wrong decision.

Hoyer Statement on Markup of H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act

I thank the House Judiciary Committee for taking action and passing the Emmett Till Antilynching Act out of their Committee today.

Hoyer Attends Bernie Fowler's 32nd Annual Patuxent River Wade In

For thirty-two years, Bernie Fowler has inspired all of us to fight for a cleaner and healthier Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.

Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the Capitol for Vote on H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act

As we celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month, I am proud to bring the American Dream and Promise Act to the House Floor today to protect Dreamers and those with Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforcement Departure and ensure they can remain in the communities they call home.

Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen Laud Movement in Designating Mallows Bay as a National Marine Sanctuary

We are thankful to NOAA, the Partners for Mallows Bay-Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary, the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, and the dedicated volunteers who have been focused on protecting Mallows Bay and expanding public accessibility of a unique national historical landmark. 

Hoyer Hosts Annual Fifth District Educators of the Year Luncheon

Teachers are the most important people in our country.

Hoyer Participates in Roundtable Discussion on Infrastructure in the Fifth District

Rebuilding our aging infrastructure systems remains a top priority of Democrats in Congress, and I appreciated the opportunity to discuss some of the infrastructure challenges facing the Fifth District.

Hoyer, Lee, Garcia Visit Mary's Center and Judith P. Hoyer Early Learning Hub in Prince George's County

I was glad to welcome Congresswomen Lee and Garcia to Prince George's County this afternoon to see the important work being done in our community by the Mary's Center and Judy Center.

Hoyer Meets with Representatives from Federal Employee Unions

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with representatives from federal employee unions this morning and listen to their concerns. 

Hoyer Welcomes Maryland Speaker Adrienne Jones to the U.S. Capitol

On the 100th anniversary of the House passage of the 19th Amendment, I was pleased to welcome Speaker Jones to the Capitol this afternoon. 

Hoyer Video Message on the 65th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education Decision

Hi, I’m Congressman Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader in the House of Representatives.