Anne Arundel Today Report Stories

Hoyer: When You Make a Deal, You Keep It

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 15, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member on the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee, spoke during the Appropriations Full Committee Markup of Fiscal Year 2024 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Bill and Interim Suballocation of Budget Allocations.

Hoyer Discuses Digital Equity and the Regional Leadership Council with Punchbowl News

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 18, 2023

On June 13, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC), joined Punchbowl News founder Jake Sherman to discuss digital equity and the work of the RLC to amplify the Investing in America agenda. B

Bipartisan Maryland Congressional Delegation Welcomes Governor Wes Moore at U.S. Capitol to Discuss Federal Priorities

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) welcomed Maryland Governor Wes Moore and members of his cabinet to the U.S. Capitol on Monday to discuss federal priorities for the state.

Rep. Sarbanes Joins Bipartisan Maryland Congressional Delegation and Governor Wes Moore at U.S. Capitol to Discuss Federal Priorities

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 17, 2023

On June 13, 2023, Congressman John Sarbanes (Md.-3), Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, and Congressmen Steny Hoyer (Md.-5), Dutch Ruppersberger (Md.-2), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-7), Andy Harris (Md.-1), Jamie Raskin (Md.-8) and Glenn Ivey (Md.-4) welcomed Maryland Governor Wes Moore and members of his cabinet to the U.S. Capitol to discuss federal priorities for the state.

Hoyer Joins Maryland Delegation and Governor Moore to Discuss Federal Priorities

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

Afternoon of June 12, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) in hosting Maryland Governor Wes Moore and members of his cabinet for the first time at the U.S. Capitol to discuss federal priorities for the state.

Sarbanes Joins Introduction of RESEARCHER Act to Curb Financial Insecurity in Higher Education & Improve American Competitiveness

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 13, 2023, Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) joined Reps. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Yadira Caraveo (CO-08), Al Green (TX-09), Raúl Grijalva (AZ-07), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Summer Lee (PA-12), Betty McCollum (MN-04), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02) to introduce the Relieving Economic Strain to Enhance American Resilience and Competitiveness in Higher Education and Research (RESEARCHER) Act to address financial instability for graduate and postdoctoral researchers.

Hoyer, Pascrell, Fitzpatrick, and Bost Seek Fresh Support for Firefighter Cancer Registry

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 15, 2023

Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Bill Pascrell, Jr. (NJ-09), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and Mike Bost (IL-12) on June 12, 2023 announced introduction of legislation to reauthorize the Firefighter Cancer Registry and increase to $5.5 million the authorization funding level through 2028.Created in 2018 by legislation co-led by Congressman Pascrell, the Firefighter Cancer Registry is the largest effort ever undertaken to understand and reduce the risk of cancer among U.S. firefighters.

Regional Leadership Council Discusses Investing in America Agenda with HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 12, 2023

Last week, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and its chair, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), met with Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra for a conversation on the ongoing effort to implement policies and programs established by the American Rescue Plan, the Inflation Reduction Act, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, and other historic legislation that Democrats enacted last Congress.

Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce $5 Million Investment in Infrastructure for Mallows Bay

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 11, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) on June 6, 2023 announced $5 million for Mallows Bay as part of a $2.6 billion investment in climate resilience projects across the country.

Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of Resolution Allowing for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby on Capitol Grounds

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 10, 2023

Afternoon of June 5, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the Floor of the House of Representatives in support of H. Con. Res. 43, his resolution to allow the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby to take place on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol.

Hoyer Statement on the May Jobs Report

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 9, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on June 2, 2023 on the May Jobs Report:

Hoyer Discusses Implementation of the Affordable Connectivity Program at Southern Maryland Roundtable

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 8, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, joined Southern Maryland leaders yesterday to discuss the implementation and deployment of the Southern Maryland Broadband/Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), all of which was made possible by Investing in America agenda legislation passed last Congress.

Hoyer Recognizes Fifth District Educators at Annual Luncheon

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 7, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted his annual Educators Luncheon on June 1, 2023 in Upper Marlboro, where he honored 17 exceptional teachers and principals in the Fifth District.

Hoyer Statement on LGBTQ+ Pride Month

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 6, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on June 1, 2023 on LGBTQ+ Pride Month:

Hoyer Discusses the Bipartisan Budget Agreement on "CNN News Central" with Brianna Keilar

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Brianna Keilar on "CNN News Central" to discuss the Bipartisan Budget Agreement. Below is the transcript from his answers and a link to the interview:

Hoyer: I Urge Every Member to Think of the 330 million Americans Who Will Be Hurt if We Default

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 31, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor about the necessity to pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement to pay our bills and avoid default.

Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day

By Anne Arundel Today Report | Jun 2, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on May 29, 2023 in recognition of Memorial Day:

Hoyer Statement on Bipartisan Agreement in Principle to Avoid Default

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 31, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on May 28, 2023 on the reported details of the bipartisan agreement in principle to avoid default:

Joint Statement on Supreme Court’s Decision to Roll Back Critical Water Protections

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 30, 2023

Representatives John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and Bobby Scott (D-Va.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, on May 26, 2023 issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency, which severely weakens the landmark Clean Water Act and exposes wetlands across the country to pollution without penalty.

Hoyer Discusses the Regional Leadership Council at Semafor's "American Infrastructure: A New Era Summit"