Steny H. Hoyer

Secures Millions for BARC Research, Harry Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, and Alternative Uses of Tobacco

August 03, 2007 -- In particular, the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) will receive $14.5 million to continue important agricultural and nutrition research initiatives, many of which the President had proposed for elimination in his Fiscal Year 2008 budget. All funds were included at Rep. Hoyer’s request.    » read more »

June 27, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today announced the inclusion of $36.9 million for Maryland conservation and environmental priorities in the FY2008 Interior and the Environment Appropriations bill, which passed the House of Representatives this afternoon.    » read more »

Criminalizes & Increases Penalties for Deceptive Campaign Practices that Threaten Citizen Voting Rights

June 27, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) voted with the U.S. House on Monday, June 25, to pass the Deceptive Practices and Voter Intimidation Prevention Act of 2007. In the 2006 election, there were numerous examples of efforts to deceive or intimidate voters to keep them away from the polls, including in Maryland.    » read more »