Steny H. Hoyer

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.

Wind farm, Texas: Photo by fieldsbh (CC)    » read more »

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 »