Press Releases
Friday, November 10, 2006
Hoyer Announces Federal Funding for Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) announced today that the Lexington Park Volunteer Rescue Squad has been awarded $96,903 in federal funding through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. As co-chair of the Congressional Fire Caucus, Hoyer played a key role in helping establish the program, which helps local fire departments buy equipment and provide adequate training.
Friday, October 13, 2006
Hoyer Receives Legislator of the Year Award from the National High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Association
Hoyer helped lead the charge to oppose the Bush Administration’s proposed transfer of HIDTA to the Department of Justice and to oppose a $19 million budget cut by initiating a letter to the House Appropriations Committee that garnered over 80 signatures...
Friday, September 29, 2006
Hoyer Wins Fight for America’s Firefighters, Local Depts.
WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives today passed the Fiscal Year 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations conference report which increased funding for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters (SAFER) and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs.
Thursday, May 25, 2006
Hoyer Wins Fight for America’s Firefighters, Local Depts.
WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, announced that the House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan amendment to the Fiscal Year 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations Act which increased funding for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters (SAFER) and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs.
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Hoyer Honors Law Enforcement During National Police Week
WASHINGTON, DC- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, a co-sponsor of H. Res. 788, which supports the goals and ideals of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, released the following statement today in recognition of National Police Week, observed May 15-19. 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.
Monday, April 24, 2006
Hoyer Presents Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute with $825,000
COLLEGE PARK, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI) with $825,000 in federal funds to conduct research and development of interoperable firefighter accountability location and monitoring devices, and incorporate them into a system applicable to emergencies.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Hoyer Meets with 5th Congressional District Law Enforcement
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer today met with law enforcement officials from throughout the Fifth Congressional District.
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Hoyer Leads Fight for America’s Firefighters, Local Depts.
WASHINGTON DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, called on the House Appropriations Committee to increase funding for the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Firefighters (SAFER) and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Programs.
Thursday, March 09, 2006
Hoyer Votes to Reauthorize Office of National Drug Control Policy
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today after voting in favor of the National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Reauthorization Act, which passed the House by a 399 to 5 vote.
Monday, March 06, 2006
Hoyer Presents Prince George’s State’s Attorney with $260,000 to Fight Gangs, Reduce Handgun Violence
LAUREL, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) today presented the Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s Office with $260,000 to fight violent crime.
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