Steny H. Hoyer

Health Reform Bill Ensures Significant Consumer Protections, Greater Middle-Class Affordability, Security for Seniors

October 29, 2009 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined his colleagues in the House to introduce new health insurance reform legislation that will make health care more affordable for the middle class, expand coverage choices for small businesses, and provide significant protections for all health care consumers.

The bill announced today- the Affordable Health Care for America Act - adheres to the principles laid out by President Obama and this Congress to guarantee stability, lower costs, higher quality, and more choices of plans for all Americans and small businesses.    » read more »

$400 Million Benefitting County; 55 Officer Positions Among Jobs Created

October 19, 2009 -- LARGO, MD - Senator Barbara Mikulski and Benjamin L. Cardin, and Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards held a press conference today in Prince George's County to talk about how the federal Recovery Act is working to create jobs and invest in critical priorities.

Preliminary reporting information shows that, to date, county jurisdictions, businesses and federal facilities have been awarded at least $400 million in Recovery funds, which have gone to projects investing in transportation, clean water, education, workforce development, public safety and housing, among others.    » read more »

September 29, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following the House vote on the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act:

"We will continue to work around the clock in a bipartisan manner to forge a solution to the serious threat confronting the economic security of millions of American families.

"At this time, the House is scheduled to meet at noon on Thursday.

"However, whether the House will consider legislation regarding the economic crisis has not been determined."

Source: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer

June 6, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. — Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and Ways and Means Committee Chairman Charles B. Rangel announced this afternoon that legislation extending unemployment insurance benefits for the long-term jobless will be acted on swiftly by the House.

The House Ways and Means Committee has already passed the legislation to aid millions of workers who have lost their jobs in the struggling economy.    » read more »

Alternative Energy Tax Credits Renewed and Expanded; Individual Tax Relief Extended for Millions

May 21, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC - This week, as the price of oil soared past $130 per barrel, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined a majority in the U.S. House to approve two measures aimed at addressing America's immediate energy needs and investing in the nation's long-term energy future.

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Demands New Direction in Iraq, Addresses Urgent Domestic Priorities; Bill Blocks Harmful Medicaid Rules Threatening Maryland Service, Extends Unemployment

May 16, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised House passage today of a bill that demands a new direction in Iraq while providing funds for troops in harm's way and expanding educational opportunities available for them upon their return home. The bill also extends unemployment compensation to inject stimulus into the still troubled economy and includes a moratorium on seven Medicaid regulations that threaten critical services for 650,000 Maryland beneficiaries.    » read more »

Continues to Work with Stakeholders on Traffic Mitigation Strategies

February 06, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday afternoon, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) held a meeting with a broad group of stake holders to discuss transportation issues related to the opening of the new Washington Nationals stadium.    » read more »

In Struggling Economy, Children’s Health Care More Critical Than Ever

January 23, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today voted to support the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and override the President’s veto of bipartisan legislation to provide health care to 10 million children. One hundred and fifty-one House Republicans sided with President Bush to sustain the veto, and to block coverage for an additional 3.8 million children who are eligible but not enrolled in the current program.    » read more »

Washington Area Congressional Delegation Successfully Fights for Pay Parity

December 17, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) praised the inclusion of an average 3.5 percent pay raise for federal employees in the consolidated appropriations bill passed by the House tonight. Pay parity is a long-standing bipartisan principle that ensures fair pay adjustments for the armed services and civilian workforce. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill this week.    » read more »

Approved Legislation Includes More than $40 Million for Bay Preservation Projects

December 17, 2007 -- Washington, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced that the fiscal year 2008 Omnibus Appropriations bill approved by the House of Representatives this evening, includes federal funds for programs and projects that will benefit the Chesapeake Bay.    » read more »

Bill Includes $180 Million for Projects to Improve Infrastructure and Clean Up Chesapeake Bay Watershed and Other Maryland Waterways

November 02, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced that the House will move quickly next week to override the President’s veto of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2007 Conference Report. The same bill passed the House in August with a veto-proof majority of 381 – 40, and in September was approved by the Senate 81-12.    » read more »

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD-5) delivered the Democratic Radio Address this weekend. In his address, Leader Hoyer discussed the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) bill and the Congress's work to override the President's veto.

Below are excerpts:

"To address this, our bipartisan legislation provides funding for approximately four million more children - ensuring that at least 10 million low-income children in our nation receive the health care coverage they need and deserve. That's good for them and for our country.    » read more »

October 03, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after President Bush vetoed bipartisan legislation that would provide health insurance to 10 million children through the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The bill would extend health insurance to 4 million children, including 42,000 in the State of Maryland, who currently are eligible through the CHIP program but who do not receive coverage due to a lack of funding:    » read more »

New Poll Shows Vast Majority of Americans Across All Party Lines Supports Legislation

October 02, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – The House and Senate today sent President Bush bipartisan legislation to provide ten million children with the health care they need and deserve – legislation the President has threatened to veto. At a press conference today with Congressional leaders and health professionals in Washington, D.C, Congressman Steny H.    » read more »

FHA Reform Bill First Step in Response to Mortgage Crisis Threatening Millions of American Families and the Economy

September 18, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) joined the U.S. House today in passing legislation to respond to the crisis in the subprime loan market that has put millions of homeowners at risk of foreclosure and undermined the nation’s financial markets.    » read more »