Rebuilding our economy, creating jobs, and fighting for the middle class have been Congressman Hoyer’s top priorities during this time of economic recovery.  He was a strong proponent of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act which has been credited with creating more than 2 million jobs.  He has fought to cut taxes for working families, homeowners, and small businesses.

Knowing that small business is the backbone of our economy, Congressman Hoyer strongly supported legislation to give tax credits to small businesses who hire new employees, restore the flow of credit to small businesses, extend the important R&D tax credit, and help stop corporations from sending American jobs overseas. He also helped move legislation to create jobs through innovative programs that increase home energy efficiency and spurring the American auto industry.

Congressman Hoyer has also worked to help those who are out of work through no fault of their own.  He has supported efforts to extend unemployment insurance to those actively looking for work – which is also a proven method of boosting local economies.

• October 14,2010 - Congressman Hoyer Visits Local Manufacturer as Part of “Make It In America” Tour

  Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) visited A.D.J. Sheet Metal, Inc to discuss the Democrats’ Make It In America agenda and issues of importance to the area manufacturer as they work to successfully compete in the global economy ...

  
  
• October 13,2010 - Hoyer Celebrates Completion of Recovery Act Job-Creating Project at Piscataway Park

  Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) joined National Park Service Director Jon Jarvis, NOAA Administrator Dr. Jane Lubchenco, Wes Matheu, Shoreline Design, Inc, and other local officials to celebrate the restoration of 2,800 feet of Potomac River shoreline in Piscataway Park.  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provided this vital funding to save not only an important part of the areas’s ecosystem, but also preserve local jobs, businesses and educational programs.   ...

  
  
• October 9,2010 - Hoyer Statement on Negotiations for a Loan Guarantee for Constellation Energy

  Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement after Constellation informed the U.S. Department of Energy that it cannot move forward with the loan guarantee process regarding UniStar Nuclear Energy’s Calvert Cliffs 3 loan guarantee application. ...

  
  
• October 5,2010 - Hoyer Announces $40 Million for Maryland as Part of Emergency Homeowner Loan Program

  Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded Maryland with nearly $40 million under the Emergency Homeowner Loan Program, to help responsible families who are at risk of foreclosure due to involuntary unemployment, underemployment, or a medical condition, pay their mortgages and stay in their homes while they seek employment. ...

  
  
• September 15,2010 - Hoyer: Make It In America Agenda Continues to Move Forward

  Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement after the Congressional Made In America Promise Act (H.R. 2039) and the Berry Amendment Extension Act (H.R. 3116) passed the House today with strong bipartisan support. ...

  
  

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