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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Transportation

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

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06/30/2022 Tweet - "I joined my colleagues in urging Maryland Transit Solutions to complete a Project Labor Agreement with construction workers for the Purple Line project to not only ensure quality & reliable work, but also do right by the project's workers."
12/08/2021 Tweet - "Maryland's regional airports are essential to our economy, supporting businesses, tourism, and public safety. Today I joined in announcing funding for #MD05 airports to ensure they can run effectively as air travel continues to increase."
11/22/2021 Tweet - "@WMATA doesn't just help us get to work; it connects communities, gets folks to their doctor's appointments, & allows kids to get to school. The new infrastructure law will improve our public transit system for the commuters who rely on it every day."
11/17/2021 Tweet - "Raise your hand if you've seen a highway or bridge in need of repair. MD drivers can look forward to investments in our roads, bridges, & highways with the new infrastructure law. With this law, we will repair & build infrastructure for the future."
11/06/2021 Tweet - "Now that the House has passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Marylanders can look forward to much-needed investments to modernize our roads, bridges, and ports while creating jobs and spurring economic growth. "
06/29/2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference earlier today, I told reporters that the House will take up legislation today to remove the bust of Roger Taney, & reaffirm that hate has no place in the halls of Congress. Symbols of slavery, sedition, & segregation are not worthy of being honored."
06/28/2021 Tweet - "As our country recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, we must continue to invest in our airport infrastructure to propel our economy forward. Pleased $98 million in #AmericanRescuePlan funding has been allocated to large and small airports across Maryland."
06/24/2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see that @POTUS & a bipartisan group of Senators announced an agreement today on an infrastructure package that will continue to grow our economy & create new jobs while repairing our infrastructure & building the America of the future."
06/23/2021 Tweet - "Passing @TransportDems' #INVESTAct will help us #BuildBackBetter by supporting workers, creating good-paying jobs, and making our communities safer. I will bring this bill, which had bipartisan support in committee, to the House Floor next week."
06/23/2021 Tweet - "Next week, I'll bring the INVEST in America Act to the Floor, to grow our economy & create good jobs by modernizing our nation's roads, bridges, rail, & transit. This bill will also include critical provisions to address our safe drinking water & wastewater infrastructure needs."
06/10/2021 Tweet - "I applaud @TransportDems' successful markup of the bipartisan #INVESTInAmericaAct. The House is taking overdue action to modernize our nation's roads, bridges, rail, & transit, which will grow our economy & create millions of good jobs for American workers."
05/24/2021 Tweet - "I am appalled by this violation of commercial air travel and attack on the free press by the Lukashenka regime in Belarus. I support the Biden Administration's strong engagement on this matter."
05/18/2021 Tweet - "For years, House Dems have advanced policies to help Americans get ahead with our #MakeItInAmerica plan. I'm pleased to see @POTUS visit MI today to discuss how the #AmericanJobsPlan will invest in the future of EVs & manufacturing which will create good-paying jobs."
05/12/2021 Tweet - "Yesterday I spoke with @MDOTNews Secretary Slater to discuss our state's transit priorities, including strengthening infrastructure in #MD05. I'll continue to advocate for a holistic approach to transportation priorities in MD."
03/10/2021 Tweet - "Metro services, like access to the College Park Metro Station in #MD05, have been in jeopardy during this crisis. The #AmericanResucePlan provides critical assistance that can keep Metro employees on the job, fund Metro service, & ensure riders can ride safely."
02/02/2021 Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in reintroducing the Metro Accountability & Investment Act. This bill is an important, balanced proposal that will address the challenges @wmata faces during this pandemic while creating a plan to restore confidence in our rail system. https://bit.ly/3rglIRj"
12/07/2020 Tweet - "Essential workers rely on public transit systems, and cutbacks to services would leave them without travel options. As we work to reach agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill, we should ensure we can keep our transit systems operating across the country."
09/24/2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive over $5 million in federal funding to upgrade MARC commuter trains. These funds will help modernize our rail networks and keep commuters safe."
09/03/2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that St. Mary's County Regional Airport will receive more than $5.5 million in federal funding to extend and reconstruct the airport runway. I'll keep fighting for critical funding to improve our infrastructure systems."
05/19/2020 Tweet - "Metro is an essential service, central to the success of our region and a safe reopening. @WMATA & regional partners will receive $876 million in federal funding through #CARESAct to keep our transportation systems operating."
04/14/2020 Tweet - "Airports in #MD05 will receive funding through the #CARESAct to help workers and the communities that rely on them. Click here to learn more:"
10/22/2019 Tweet - "This afternoon, I attended @OversightDems Subcommittee hearing on @WMATA & spoke about the importance of improving the safety & reliability of the system. I will continue to work with my colleagues to ensure Metro is safe & efficient. https://bit.ly/2W68JDF "
05/03/2019 Tweet - "I join in thanking @GerryConnolly for his leadership and efforts to improve the safety and reliability of @WMATA. We must continue to work to ensure WMATA has the necessary resources to ensure the safety of all riders. https://bit.ly/2YavZA9"
03/27/2019 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that the condition of the Baltimore-Washington Parkway has significantly worsened over the past few months. I'm pleased that @NatlParkService and @USDOTFHWA will take immediate action to begin repairs. https://bit.ly/2UdMWLt "
02/07/2019 Tweet - "Appreciate @TransportDems holding an important hearing on #TheCostOfInaction when it comes to our nation's infrastructure. House Dems are committed to taking action to invest in our nation's bridges, roads, & seaports & urge Republicans to work with us on bipartisan solutions."
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