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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:

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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:

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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.

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

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 30, 2023

On May 25, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Steve Clemons at Semafor's "American Infrastructure:

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Hoyer Joins Congressional Colleagues in Opposing Increased DCA Traffic

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 29, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joins thirteen Congressional Colleagues representing Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia in writing to leaders of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to express strong local opposition to “any changes to the current High Density (‘Slot’) and Perimeter rules at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (‘National’).”

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Hoyer Statement One Year After the Mass Shooting in Uvalde, Texas

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 28, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement one year after the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas:

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Hoyer Discusses Republicans’ Insistence on Draconian Cuts Moving Us Closer to Default on MSNBC's "Andrea Mitchell Reports"

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 27, 2023

On May 24, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC to discuss Republicans’ insistence on draconian cuts moving us closer to default.

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Sarbanes, Joyce Legislation to Strengthen Transparency and Lower Costs for Medicare Passes Committee

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 27, 2023

The House Energy and Commerce Committee on May 24, 2023 advanced a package of critical health care bills, including bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressmen John Sarbanes (D-Md.) and John Joyce, M.D. (R-Pa.) to lower costs for the Medicare program and its beneficiaries.

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Hoyer Statement on Steve Dwyer Joining the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 26, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on May 23, 2023 on the transition of his former Digital Director and Senior Advisor Steve Dwyer to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer:

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Sarbanes Defends Public Service Loan Forgiveness from House Republican Attacks

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 26, 2023

Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) on May 24, 2023 forcefully opposed legislation to dismantle President Biden’s student loan debt relief program, repeal the student loan payment pause and cause confusion for public servants who have earned loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

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Hoyer Floor Remarks on Republicans’ Attempts to Hold our Economy Hostage

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 25, 2023

On May 23, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member on the Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, delivered the following remarks on the House Floor after House Republicans canceled their scheduled full-committee markups of appropriations bills.

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Hoyer Hosts 42nd Annual Service Academies & College ROTC Showcase

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 24, 2023

On May 21, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted the 42nd Annual Service Academies and College Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) Showcase to provide students from the Fifth District who are interested in pursuing a career in the Armed Services the opportunity to learn more about the nomination process to one of the four service academies.

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Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Charlie Stenholm

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 23, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on May 18, 2023 on the passing of former Congressman Charlie Stenholm:

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Baltimore-Area Congressional Delegation Members Applaud Launch of Workforce Hub in Baltimore to Connect Workers to Jobs and Build Out America’s Skilled Workforce

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 21, 2023

On May 17, 2023, Congressman John Sarbanes and Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) applauded the Biden Administration’s launch of a new workforce hub in Baltimore to train workers to step into good-paying jobs and build out our region’s skilled workforce as its clean energy and infrastructure industries grow.

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During Infrastructure Week, Regional Leadership Council Meets with Energy Secretary Granholm to Discuss Implementation of Investing in America Agenda

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 20, 2023

On May 16, 2023, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and its Chair, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), met with U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm to discuss the implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act.

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Sarbanes Bill to Increase Transparency and Lower Costs for Medicare Beneficiaries Voted Favorably Out of Subcommittee [VIDEO]

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 20, 2023

Congressman Sarbanes (D-Md.) on May 17, 2023 applauded the Health Subcommittee for advancing legislation to protect access to affordable health care for millions of Americans and promote transparency and accountability across the health care system, including his bipartisan bill with Congressman John Joyce (R-Pa.) to reduce costs for the Medicare program and pass along savings to its beneficiaries.

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Hoyer Statement on Infrastructure Week 2023

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 19, 2023

On May 16, 2023, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, tasked with spearheading implementation efforts among House Democrats, released the following statement on Infrastructure Week 2023:

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Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce Over $24 Million in Federal Funding to Spur Economic Growth in Maryland Communities Disproportionately Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 19, 2023

On May 17, 2023, Congressman John Sarbanes joined Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) in announcing $24,671,056 to help six Maryland-based community financial institutions spur economic growth and create job opportunities.

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Hoyer, Booker, Underwood, Adams Introduce Momnibus Act

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 18, 2023

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) – a founding Member of the Black Maternal Health Caucus – joined Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Rep. Alma Adams (NC-12) in reintroducing the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act as a solution to our nation’s maternal health crisis and to address every driver of maternal mortality, morbidity, and disparities in the United States.

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Sarbanes Opposes House Republicans’ Cruel, Extreme Deportation Bill

By Anne Arundel Today Report | May 14, 2023

Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) on May 12, 2023 opposed legislation to effectively end asylum and all humanitarian protections for migrants and revive the extreme, failed immigration policies of the Trump Administration.