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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Employment and Affirmative Action

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (MD) - District 5

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11/30/2022 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation to Prevent a National Rail Shutdown
10/27/2022 Tweet - "Too many jobs were lost due to the pandemic, but Democrats and the Biden Administration have enacted legislation to recover those losses and shore up our economy. The CHIPS and Science Act is a significant win for our state and will help create more manufacturing jobs in #MD05."
10/06/2022 Tweet - "I've been proud to champion Democrats' #MakeItInAmerica Agenda here in #MD05, which focuses on boosting our economy and helping our families get ahead. Since @POTUS ' inauguration, we've created over 7,000 jobs in MD and helped Marylanders get back on their feet."
09/15/2022 Hoyer Statement on Tentative Rail Labor Agreement
04/24/2022 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Orrin Hatch
03/29/2022 Tweet - "I proudly represent thousands of federal employees & was pleased to speak at the @AFGENational rally. Dems are standing up for workers because they make a difference in our country. I'll continue to fight to protect our Unions & for the pay they deserve. https://bit.ly/3iJ4Pwz"
02/17/2022 Tweet - "Too many Marylanders have struggled to access unemployment benefits during the pandemic. That's why I joined Team MD in urging the @MD_Labor to apply for a new program funded by the American Rescue Plan to improve the state's unemployment insurance system."
02/04/2022 Tweet - "By accelerating domestic manufacturing & expanding pathways to STEM careers, the #AmericaCOMPETES Act will counter inflation & prevent supply chain vulnerabilities while giving folks the tools they need to build better lives for their families & #MakeItInAmerica."
01/07/2022 Hoyer Statement on the December Jobs Report
12/03/2021 Hoyer Statement on the November Jobs Report
12/03/2021 Tweet - "November's #JobsReport shows how far our economic recovery has come. With the unemployment rate dropping to 4.2% from a peak of 14.8% last April, and new UI claims hitting the lowest mark in decades, our economy is getting back on track."
11/24/2021 Tweet - "Today marks another milestone in our nation's economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as UI claims dropped to their lowest rate in more than 50 years. House Dems will continue to work closely alongside @POTUS to give our communities the tools they need to #BuildBackBetter."
11/05/2021 Tweet - "Today's #JobsReport shows that Americans are getting back to work despite the economic impact of the Delta variant. Not only were 531,000 jobs added last month, but UI claims hit a pandemic-era low thanks to investments such as the #AmericanRescuePlan."
11/05/2021 Hoyer Statement on the October Jobs Report
10/26/2021 Tweet - "This evening, I joined House Democrats on the House Floor to honor the life of AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka, his lifelong advocacy for America's workers, & the legacy he leaves behind. Democrats remain committed to advocating for dignity and justice for all working Americans."
10/04/2021 Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen, and Brown Announce Nearly $10 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Support Bowie State's Public Health IT Workforce Program
10/04/2021 Tweet - "The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the systemic health inequities in our country, and the best way to ensure that we are equipped for the next public health emergency is to increase skilled training and to diversify our future workforce"
09/09/2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Order Requiring Federal Employees Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
09/07/2021 Tweet - "Maryland's Fifth District is home to over 62,000 federal employees who I proudly represent. I was honored to host a meeting with members of the Maryland Chapter of @narfehq today to discuss the important priorities of our federal workforce."
09/07/2021 Hoyer Hosts Virtual Meeting with Representatives from Maryland National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association
09/06/2021 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day
09/03/2021 Hoyer Statement on the August Jobs Report
08/27/2021 Tweet - "I am pleased that @POTUS has issued an alternative pay plan providing for a 2.7% pay increase in 2022 for federal employees. I continue to support fair pay for our civilian workforce, and POTUS's proposal achieves that goal."
08/27/2021 Letter to Tiffany Robinson, Secretary of Maryland Department of Labor - Maryland Congressional Delegation Pushes for Answers from State Department of Labor on Delivery of Unemployment Benefits
08/27/2021 Letter to Tiffany Robinson, Secretary of the Maryland Department of Labor - Mfume, Maryland Congressional Delegation Pushes for Answers from State Department of Labor on Delivery of Unemployment Benefits

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