WASHINGTON, July 15 -- House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on July 14, 2022: * * * House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight after the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. "Today, the House passed a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2023 that reflects bipartisan consensus and was the product of many hours of work by Chairman Adam Smith, Ranking Member Mike Rogers more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Andy Harris (all Md.) announced $1,249,912 in federal funding to help prevent youth drug and substance use in communities across Maryland. This Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program continuation grant is administered by the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Senator Tom Carper (D-DE), Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), and Congressman Anthony Brown (D-MD) announced that their District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act, which would give the D.C. mayor control over the D.C. National Guard (DCNG), passed the House yesterday as an amendment to the fiscal year 2023 National Defe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) announced the House passage of legislation to open two veterans clinics in Baltimore and Prince George's County. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) which passed yes more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Andy Harris (all Md.) announced $1,249,912 in federal funding to help prevent youth drug and substance use in communities across Maryland. This Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program continuation grant is administered by the Of more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on July 14, 2022: Representative Sharice Davids joined Senators Angus King (ME), Chris Van Hollen (MD), and Amy Klobuchar (MN), as well as White House American Rescue Plan Coordinator Gene Sperling and U.S. Department of the Treasury Chief Recovery Officer Jacob Leibenluft to announce Kansas has received $83.5 million for increased broadband accessibility projects. The U.S. Department of the Treasury approve more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on July 14, 2022: * * * Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today following the announcement that Ann Pesiri Swanson will retire on November 21, 2022, as Executive Director of the Chesapeake Bay Commission: "Ann is a friend of mine and tremendous advocate for Maryland's beloved Chesapeake Bay. I join many of her friends and colleagues in thanking her for her years of service  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release and letter: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), and Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) urged the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to pause its plans to demolish the existing Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge until an independent review is conducted to determine the feasibility and cost of repurposing it for recreational use. The lawmakers requested an independent study  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), and Anthony G. Brown (MD-04) praised House passage of legislation yesterday to open two veterans clinics in Baltimore and Prince George's County. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Addre more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: The House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, led by Chairman Kwesi Mfume (D-MD), held a hearing assessing the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. Congress created HUBZone in 1997 to boost Federal contracting opportunities for small businesses located in economically distressed areas. "Over the years, this C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kwesi Mfume, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, issued the following news release: The House Small Business Committee Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, led by Chairman Kwesi Mfume (D-MD), held a hearing assessing the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) program. Congress created HUBZone in 1997 to boost Federal contracting opportunities for  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kwesi Mfume, D-Maryland, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, issued the following statement on a review and assessment of the SBA HUBZone program: * * * In 1997, Congress created the Historically Underutilized Business Zone program, also known as the HUBZone program, as part of the Small Business Reauthorization Act. The program was intended to provide small businesses in economically distressed areas with greater acc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 14, 2022: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Andy Harris (all Md.) announced $1,249,912 in federal funding to help prevent youth drug and substance use in communities across Maryland. This Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program continuation grant is admini more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 14, 2022: Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger today voted for bipartisan legislation to quickly warn Marylanders of nearby active shooter situations. The Active Shooter Alert Act will establish a program similar to the AMBER Alert system, allowing law enforcement to effectively and efficiently alert the public during a shooting. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives in a vo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. C.A. 'Dutch' Ruppersberger, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 14, 2022: Defense Appropriator and Maryland Congressman C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger tonight voted in favor of an $839 billion defense authorization act - the annual legislative vehicle to steer national security priorities and deliver policy reforms that benefit service members and their families. The NDAA, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 329-101, authorizes spending more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md). joined co-leads Representatives Chris Pappas (D-N.H.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.), Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.), Frank Pallone (D-N.J.), Nicole Malliotakis (R-N.Y.) and David N. Cicilline (D-R.I.) in applauding the House passage of his bipartisan amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would place restrictions on President Biden from  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. John P. Sarbanes, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md). joined Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Andy Harris (all Md.) in announcing $1,249,912 in federal funding to help prevent youth drug and substance use in communities across Maryland. This Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Trone voted to pass H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23), which will strengthen U.S. national security by bolstering the development of new technologies, coordination with America's global network of allies and partners, and support for service members and their families, who form the backbone of America's defense. The House's version of the FY23 N more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 14, 2022: Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), David Trone (D-MD), and Jamie Raskin (D-MD) introduced the CONtinuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act to connect individuals experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis with follow-up services. Inspired by successful efforts in Maryland to engage in follow-up services, the bill authorizes $30 million to create a new more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 14, 2022: Congressmen David Trone (D-MD), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the CONtinuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act to connect individuals experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis with follow-up services. Inspired by successful efforts in Maryland to engage in follow-up services, the bill authorizes $30 million to create a new grant pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressmen David Trone (D-MD), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) introduced the CONtinuity in Necessary Evaluative Crisis Treatment (CONNECT) Act to connect individuals experiencing a behavioral or mental health crisis with follow-up services. Inspired by successful efforts in Maryland to engage in follow-up services, the bill authorizes $30 million to create a new grant program through the  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in writing to President Biden and Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra, urging them to immediately declare national and public health emergencies over Americans' access to reproductive care. Millions of Americans have been endangered by the S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, and Anthony G. Brown (all D-Md.) announced the House passage of legislation to open two veterans clinics in Baltimore and Prince George's County. The bipartisan Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) which passed  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (all D-Md.) urged the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) to pause its plans to demolish the existing Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge until an independent review is conducted to determine the feasibility and cost of repurposing it for recreational use. The lawmakers requested an independent study to e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release and letter: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) called on IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig to extend the filing deadline for filers with individual taxpayer identification numbers (ITIN) who have been impacted by massive processing delays at the agency. Because of these operational challenges, many eligible ITIN filers have been unable to file for the enhanced child tax credit more PR