June 2, 2026

Hoyer: Job Growth Under-Performs Expectations

Economy

The US Department of Labor issued its August 2019 jobs report. The 129,000 private-sector jobs added in August under-performed expectations, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.

Hoyer Urges Next Step in Criminal Justice Reform

Behavioral Health Unit

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer met recently with groups in the 5th District to discuss criminal justice reform.

Hoyer Releases Report on Impact of High Drug Costs

Report on Drug Costs

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer released a House committee report last month which highlights the impact costly prescription drugs such as insulin have on Fifth District residents.

Grant Will Fund Quantum Computing, Networking

Quantum Computing

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer and US Sens. Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen have announced $1.74 million in grant funding from the Department of Energy to the University of Maryland, College Park for two projects that will advance the development of quantum computing and networking.

Business Group Promotes Md.’s Space Community

Space Community

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer attended the Aug. 20 meeting of the Maryland Space Business Roundtable, a nonprofit organization that partners with business, academia, and industry leaders to promote the space community.

Winners in 5th District Art & App Contests Honored

The winners of the annual Fifth District Congressional Art and App Competitions wre honored at a reception Aug. 20 in Waldorf hosted by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.

Delegation Wants to Ensure Votes for All

Electoral Systems

A group of lawmakers, including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, have sent a letter to Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in hopes of ensuring Votes for All.

Funding Provides Training for STEM Educators

STEM

Maryland elected officials, including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, have come together to secure funding to train STEM Educators in the state. 

Hoyer Meets With UM Student Leaders

Leaders

Leaders of the University of Maryland Student Government Association met last month with Congressman Steny H. Hoyer.

Hoyer Honors Bossart, Outgoing District Director

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer recently honored his district director, Betsy Bossart, who retired after 30 years with the congressman’s office.