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Delegation Urges USDA to Reconsider SNAP Changes

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Maryland Delegation Urges USDA to Reconsider Food and Nutrition Benefit Changes Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, and Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Anthony Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone (all D-MD) wrote to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue urging him to […]

Congressman Hoyer Hosts Reception for Art Winners

Of the Fifth District Congressional Art and App Competitions This evening, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) hosted a reception for the winners of the annual Fifth District Congressional Art and App Competitions. The annual Congressional Art Competition is an opportunity to showcase the artistic talent of high school students in the Fifth District. Amber Fanelli, […]

Hoyer on Special Counsel Mueller’s Testimony

Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller’s Congressional Testimony Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s testimony before the House Judiciary Committee and the House Intelligence Committee yesterday: “Yesterday’s testimony by former Special Counsel Mueller gave the American people an opportunity to hear directly from him about his investigation […]

Hoyer on Passing of Barbara Stinnett

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Calvert County Commissioner Barbara Stinnett Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the passing of former Calvert County Commissioner Barbara Stinnett: “I was saddened to learn of the passing of Barbara, who selflessly served the people of Calvert County and the state of Maryland for […]

Hoyer Calls for Supporting Raise the Wage Act

“Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Raise the Wage Act because we need to raise wages for working people and our middle class. We need to make certain that wages keep pace with the cost of living and with the value of the labor that our people contribute into the economy. “That’s why […]

Hoyer Announces 2019 5th District Art Competition Winner

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) today announced the winner of the 2019 Fifth District Art Competition. Amber Fanelli, a senior at Choptican High School, won the competition with her piece titled “La Jolla Rocks.” “I join in congratulating Amber on winning the 2019 Fifth District Art Competition,” said Congressman Hoyer. “Her piece will be an […]

Hoyer Remarks Opposing Proposed OPM-GSA Merger

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks this afternoon at a rally hosted by the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE) and the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) in opposition to the Trump Administration’s proposal to merge the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) with the General Services Administration (GSA). Below is a transcript of […]

Hoyer Announces Appointments to Service Academies

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced the names of 14 Fifth District students appointed to the United States Service Academies. The students, nominated by Congressman Hoyer, have accepted offers to the Air Force Academy, the Naval Academy, and the Military Academy at West Point. All of the service academies require a nomination from an […]

Hoyer Attends Bernie Fowler’s 32nd Wade In

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) attended former Maryland State Senator Bernie Fowler’s 32nd annual Patuxent River Wade In. Each year, Bernie Fowler walks into the Patuxent River to assess how far he can wade until he can no longer see his white sneakers. The “Sneaker Index,” a non-scientific measurement, highlights the importance of the health […]