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Introducuction of Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise

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Hoyer and Connolly Introduce Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019 Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced the Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019, which would bring the 2019 pay increase for civilian federal employees in line with the raise given to members of the military. […]

Hoyer on Opening Day of Maryland General Assembly

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the first day of the 439th session of the Maryland General Assembly: “As we welcome the start of a new session of the Maryland General Assembly, I encourage my colleagues in Annapolis to take action on the issues most important to families in Maryland, […]

Hoyer on House Passage of Legislation to End Shutdown

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on House passage of legislation to end the Trump shutdown and reopen government: “Last night, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to end the Trump shutdown and reopen the government.  Now it is up to Leader McConnell to bring it to the Senate Floor and President Trump […]

Elimination of Holman Rule in Package for 116th Congress

National Capital Region Delegation Secures Elimination of Holman Rule in Rules Package for 116th Congress Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and House Democrats from the National Capital Region today announced that they have secured the removal of the Holman Rule from H. Res. 6, the Rules package for the 116th Congress. The Holman Rule allows […]

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Shutdown

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after President Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the government: “Tonight, President Trump and Republicans chose to end their House Majority the way they have governed over the past two years, rejecting bipartisan compromise and embracing extremism, to the detriment of our country. They are […]

Hoyer Meets with Representatives of AFGE

Hoyer Meets with Marylanders Impacted by the Republican Government Shutdown This afternoon, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) met with constituents impacted by the Republican shutdown, including representatives from the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) and local business owners with federal government contracts. “The reckless Republican shutdown has very real consequences for thousands of Marylanders,” […]

Hoyer Statement on Partial Government Shutdown

Hoyer Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Federal Employees’ Pay During the Republican Shutdown Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the introduction of the Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act. Congressman Hoyer is an original cosponsor of the bipartisan legislation, introduced by Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) and Rob Whittman (VA-01). The bill, […]

Democrats Introduce Bill to Stop USDA Research Agency

From  Reorganization and Relocation Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-ME) introduced HR 7330, the “Agriculture Research Integrity Act,” to block the reorganization and relocation of federal agriculture research agencies. The bill is cosponsored by Reps. Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA), Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT), Marcia L. Fudge (D-OH), Ann McLane […]

Hoyer Congratulates Maryland Blue Ribbon School

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after Mount Harmony Elementary School in Calvert County was selected as a Maryland Blue Ribbon School for the 2018-2019 school year, one of six Maryland schools that were recognized this year. “I join in congratulating Mount Harmony Elementary School on this important achievement,” said Congressman […]