WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Congressman David Price (NC-04), announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of the 117th Congress. "I've been proud to serve alongside my close friend and Appropriations Committee colleague David Price for thirty-two years. He possesses a sharp mind, a keen intellect, an unrivaled knowledge of the rules and procedures of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer released the following statement today on the passing of former Secretary of State Colin Powell. "America has lost a leader the likes of which our country needs. "Like many Americans, I was devastated to learn the news this morning that Colin Powell has passed away. Few national leaders have been able to command the respect of Americans regardless of party or ideology. Few have bee more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Congressman Mike Doyle (PA-18), announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of the 117th Congress. "Mike Doyle is a friend and dedicated public servant, whose twenty-six years representing the people of Pittsburgh and its suburbs are a testament to the respect he has earned from his constituents as a tireless fighter on th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Congressman David Price (NC-04), announced that he will not seek re-election at the end of the 117th Congress. "I've been proud to serve alongside my close friend and Appropriations Committee colleague David Price for thirty-two years. He possesses a sharp mind, a keen intellect, an unrivaled knowledge of the rules and procedures of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), a member of the House Armed Services Committee and 30-year Army veteran, released the following statement on the passing of Gen. Colin Powell. "Gen. Colin Powell was a model soldier, military leader, public servant, statesman, and patriot. For decades, Powell served our country with honor and kept us safe. He broke barriers becoming just the second Black American in history to receive his fourth star, the younges more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled the PFAS Roadmap, an inter-agency strategy to clean up PFAS contamination and ensure clean air, water, and food for our communities. "PFAS chemicals - also known as forever chemicals - are harmful pollutants that jeopardize our public health and our environment. If exposed, these toxins are known to caus more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Oct. 18, 2021: * * * Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following the WMATA metro derailment that happened last week which caused the Washington Metro Safety Commission to suspend the use of its 7000 series cars today. "It is clearly frustrating for every rider across the region to have over 60 percent of the Metro fleet taken off of the tracks today, but this investigation must be done thoroughly and accurately fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01), Anthony Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and David Trone (MD-06) in writing to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman urging the agency to approve the State of Maryland's reques more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced $3,683,392 in federal funding to support habitat restoration, habitat management, planning and implementation of projects in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay watershed. Maryland received more than one-third of the $10 million in n more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2021: Congressman John Sarbanes joined Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen, along with Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, M.D., Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) today in writing to U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman urging the agency to approve the State of Maryland's request for a physical disaster declaration due to damag more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Friday, U.S. Congressman David Trone (MD-06) and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh visited the Potomac Job Corps Center to announce the official relaunch of Job Corps. The Center had closed its in-person functions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. "After spending most of my life in the business world, I've seen first-hand how important it is for young people to get the training they need to succeed," said Congressman Trone. "I will continue to suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen David Trone, Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) today announced $3,683,392 in federal funding to support habitat restoration, habitat management, planning and implementation of projects in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay watershed. Maryland received more than one-third of the $10 million in new investments announced throug more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen David Trone Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) today announced $603,327 in federal funding to bolster de-escalation and crisis intervention training for police departments across the state. "Cultivating meaningful and trusting relationships between law enforcement personnel and the communities they protect is essent more PR

ELLICOTT CITY, Maryland, Oct. 19 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) released the following statement on the passing of General Colin Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. "On behalf of all Marylanders, I want to express my condolences to the Powell family. America has lost a great patriot. Secretary Powell was an incredible soldier, diplomat and leader. He served during some of the most challenging times in our nation's history more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following statement: * * * "With the passing of Colin L. Powell, America lost a great leader and public servant. "General Powell blazed a trail for others to follow as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, then as U.S. Secretary of State. He won bipartisan respect at home and around the globe because of his integrity. "My prayers go out to Alma and the entire Powell family as we celebrate the remarkable life of a true American. "General Powell's humility and dedication t more PR