Press Releases
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Hoyer Receives National Award for Support for Infant Health and Survival
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer today received the 2004 Congressional Distinguished Service Award from the First Candle/Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Alliance, recognized as one of America's top 100 charities, who work to promote infant health and survival during the prenatal period through two years of age. Representative Hoyer was singled out for his work at the federal level to help improve infant health and wellness.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Hoyer Meets with Federal and State Agency Fish and Wildlife Experts about Northern Snakehead
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today after meeting with representatives from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the U.S. Geological Survey, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, and other agencies, to discuss the northern snakeheads recently caught in the Potomac River.
Monday, May 17, 2004
Brown v. Board of Education at 50: Hoyer Lauds Landmark Decision, But Says Continuing Inequities Demand Action
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision made on May 17, 1954.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Hoyer Pays Tribute to Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement today in recognition of National Police Week. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 15th as Peace Officers' Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15th falls as National Police Week. The National Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) leads national activities throughout the week in Washington, DC to mark the occasion.
Thursday, May 13, 2004
Hoyer Keynote Speaker at Charles County Third Annual Good Scout Award Dinner
WALDORF, MD - Congressman Steny Hoyer gave the keynote address at the Third Annual Good Scout Award Dinner last night honoring Frank Chaney for exemplifying the attributes of a "good scout." Representative Hoyer recognized Mr. Chaney at the dinner for his impressive contributions to the southern Maryland community. Following are Congressman Hoyer's remarks as prepared for delivery:
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Hoyer Meets with Congressional Delegation to Discuss BRAC
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer released the following statement after joining the Maryland Congressional Delegation to discuss the upcoming 2005 Military Base Realignment and Closure Process (BRAC). The delegation heard from Department of Defense officials, as well as the Maryland Secretary of the Department of Business and Economic Development, and representatives from local community groups across the state that represent the military installations in their communities.
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Hoyer: President Should Keep Promise to America's Children
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today in response to President Bush's visit to Bethesda, Maryland to talk about the "No Child Left Behind Act"(NCLB):
Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Hoyer Urges Support for Fire Service in Capitol Hill Testimony
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny Hoyer urged the House Science Committee in testimony today to help the fire service and EMS communities by supporting HR 4107, the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Reauthorization Act. As a co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, Hoyer helped draft this legislation which extends the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program through fiscal year 2007.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Hoyer Laments Rise of Unisured to Nearly 44 Million Americans
WASHINGTON - Congressman Hoyer issued the following statement today in observance of "Cover the Uninsured Week," May 10th through 16th. In Maryland, 1,123,000 people in 2001 did not have health insurance for six months or more; roughly one in every five Marylanders.
Monday, May 10, 2004
Hoyer Speaks to the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) today addressed the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers at their 2004 Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C (as prepared for delivery):
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