June 4, 2026

Hoyer Tours New Emergency Shelter

Shelter

LifeStyles of Maryland has opened a new emergency shelter in White Plains. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer visited the shelter, the first of its kind in the region which offers around-the-clock support services to families in need.

Shoreline Restoration in Piney Point Awarded Federal Funds

STEAM program Lighthouse

A St. Mary’s County project will receive $1,937,953 in federal funding to enhance shoreline restoration and coastal resiliency at the Piney Point Lighthouse Museum and Historic Park, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.

Loan Program Expanded for Small Businesses

More than $198 million in federal funding is available to help spur economic growth and support Maryland’s small businesses recovering from the pandemic. Rep. Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) said the funds were available through the State Small Business Credit Initiative program.

Delegation Secures Vets Clinic Funding

Coronavirus Relief Bills

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and other elected officials said they have secured authorization and funding to upgrade the Prince George’s County veterans clinic, operated by the Veterans Health Administration, in a bill released by the US Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Hoyer: Jobs Are Being Created, Wages Are Rising

Economy

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ May 2022 jobs report tells the same story of the past several months: the economy is growing, good jobs are being created, wages are rising, and entrepreneurs are feeling comfortable enough again to take the risks necessary to start new small businesses, said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer.

Congressional Art Contest Winners Announced

Art

Liliana McGee, a senior at Elizabeth Seton High School, earned first place in this year’s Fifth District Congressional Art Competition with her piece titled “Salvation,” Rep. Steny H. Hoyer’s office announced.

Hoyer Announces Funds for Rapid Transit

Behavioral Health Unit

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer and Sens. Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced a federal investment of $5 million they worked to secure for the development of the Southern Maryland Rapid Transit that will operate between Charles and Prince George’s counties.

Hoyer Earns ‘A’ Rating From Action Fund

Behavioral Health Unit

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer received a score of “A” from the End Citizens United/Let America Vote Action Fund for his leadership in Congress to protect democracy and strengthen democratic institutions.

MedStar Unveils SMHC Behavioral Health Unit

Medstar

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer joined local leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the fully renovated, state-of-the-art behavioral health unit at MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center in Clinton.

Head Start Program Awarded Federal Funds

Behavioral Health Unit

Maryland’s congressional delegation recently announced more than $5 million for early childhood education programs. St. Mary’s, Washington, and Howard counties received funding, Rep. Steny H. Hoyer said.