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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Higher Education

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

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07/14/2022 Tweet - "As a member of the @HBCUCaucus , I was glad to meet with @MorganStatePres today to discuss his priorities for @MorganStateU . I appreciate his dedication to ensuring Morgan State and other HBCUs have the funding and resources they deserve to help set students succeed."
04/21/2022 Tweet - "It was wonderful to meet with Dr. Falecia D. Williams this morning - who proudly serves as President of @PGCCnews . I thank her for welcoming me to campus and discussing her priorities for students and faculty at PGCC."
04/07/2022 Tweet - "I was honored to welcome @TMCF_HBCU member-school Presidents and Chancellors to Capitol Hill yesterday. The leadership at HBCUs across the country, including #MD05's @BowieState , is critical to ensuring that students have the tools they need to succeed at school and beyond."
03/11/2022 Tweet - "The House and Senate have now passed major legislation that will benefit working families across #MD05. I was proud to champion key priorities in this bill & secure major funding on behalf of our communities in the district."
09/13/2021 Tweet - "When Congress passed the CARES Act, we included funding to help make college more affordable for students. I'm pleased @pgccnews used this relief to help students by eliminating their outstanding balances & ensuring they can pursue a quality education."
08/12/2021 Hoyer Tours College of Southern Maryland Velocity Center, Attends Briefing with College of Southern Maryland and United States Bomb Technician Association
08/09/2021 Hoyer Welcomes Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the University of Maryland, College Park
05/27/2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $796,000 In American Rescue Plan Funding To Support Mental Health Training Across State
05/11/2021 Tweet - "Pleased to announce more than $543.8 million in funding for MD's colleges, universities, & students. Provided through the #AmericanRescuePlan, this funding will keep our colleges open & help students stay on track and complete their degrees."
05/11/2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $543.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Maryland Colleges, Universities and Students
05/11/2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $543.8 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding for Maryland Colleges, Universities and Students
05/05/2021 Tweet - "Glad that HBCUs across MD are planning critical investments to improve infrastructure, strengthen programing, & offer substantial scholarships for students in need. This is critical to address historic underfunding & put even more students on a pathway to success."
03/25/2021 Tweet - "Pleased that MD's HBCUs will be awarded $577 million. I thank the steadfast leadership of @SpeakerAJones & @SenBillFerg, & the countless advocates who worked tirelessly on behalf of HBCUs in Maryland. This legislation is an important step toward addressing historic inequities."
03/24/2021 Tweet - "I was glad to meet with @UofMaryland leaders and students today to discuss the priorities of the UMD community and ensure our students have the resources they need to excel. I will continue to work to make higher ed more accessible & affordable."
03/11/2021 Tweet - "I was honored to join the @HBCUCaucus to participate in the #HBCUSTEAM Day of Action, to celebrate the critical role that HBCUs play in our country and look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected these colleges & universities."
03/09/2021 Tweet - "On #HBCUSTEAM Day, let us recognize the importance of equitably funding our HBCUs so they have resources to ensure students are prepared for a successful career. As a founding member of the @HBCUCaucus , I'll continue working hard to support our HBCUs in MD & around the nation."
09/15/2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program
09/15/2020 Tweet - "Pleased to help secure funding for the MD Sea Grant program, which plays a critical role in preserving our local ecosystems. This funding will provide MDSG with further resources to help aquaculture communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic."
08/10/2020 Hoyer Statement on University of Maryland Gradual Reopening Plan
07/10/2020 Tweet - "Today I spoke w @President_Pines to reaffirm my support for @UofMaryland international students. The Trump Administration's decision to force international students to leave the country is reckless and wrong."
05/06/2020 Tweet - "Secretary Betsy DeVos and POTUS are finalizing a rule that would make it harder to protect students from sexual harassment and assault in schools & on college campuses - a serious threat the federal govt should confront with all the tools at its disposal."
05/05/2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $46 Million in Additional Funding for Maryland Colleges, Including $44 Million for Historically Black Colleges and Universities
04/28/2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Welcome Expansion of Federal Second Chance Pell Experiment to Maryland HBCUs
04/13/2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $170 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Higher Education
04/13/2020 Tweet - "Through the #CARESAct, colleges & universities in #MD05 will federal funding to assist students facing emergency expenses due to the #coronavirus. Our Delegation will continue to work to provide MD students with resources they need during this pandemic."
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