June 4, 2026

Hoyer Urges EPA: Don’t Abandon Efforts to Combat Climate Change

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other Maryland delegation members are urging the EPA not to abandon efforts to combat climate change. They are concerned by the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposal to eliminate the 2009 Endangerment Finding.

MD Delegation Urges USDA to Keep Beltsville Ag Center Open

Beltsville

Maryland lawmakers warn US Department of Agriculture leadership that closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Prince George’s County would irreparably undermine US agricultural innovation and harm the countless farmers who depend on BARC’s research.

100% ID Check at Pax River

NAS Patuxent River has instituted a 100 % ID check policy for all personnel entering the base. While the Trusted Traveler Program remains in effect, all vehicle passengers must present valid state or federal government ID in order to gain entry to the base.