As Jews across America, in Israel, & around the world gather with their families to observe Rosh Hashanah, I pray that this new year is one of joy & new beginnings. Let us all strive to find moments of sweetness in this season of renewal. Shana Tova.

The Key Bridge was a vital transportation artery & gateway to the Port of Baltimore, & the federal government's commitment to fund the rebuild was enacted in law. Team Maryland will keep working with the Department of Transportation to deliver on this national priority & commitment.

This week, Republicans advanced four bills that undermine Washington D.C.’s autonomy & disregard the will of Washingtonians and their elected officials. The people of our nation's capital deserve better. They deserve statehood.

House Republicans may have successfully jammed through their partisan funding bill today, but they failed to challenge Trump's cuts, lower costs, and protect health care. Democrats will continue working to ensure the government functions for all Americans.

The science is clear: carbon pollution endangers the health & welfare of Marylanders & Americans across the country. Team Maryland will keep working to ensure the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency continues to uphold scientific consensus & combat the impact of climate change in our communities.

Great to meet with #MD05 Teamsters to discuss action to combat efforts to undermine their right to organize and collectively bargain. I commend their staunch advocacy and look forward to our continued work together to ensure fair contracts, safe conditions, and good wages for all American workers.

My full statement regarding Russia's recent and unprecedented military drone incursions and the escalating war in Ukraine: hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

Proud to join Senator @vanhollen.senate.gov and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in our region to call for a new agreement in supporting our long term goal of restoring of the Chesapeake Bay. We'll continue working together to protect the health of our beloved watershed.

Today we remember not only the devastation of the 9/11 attacks, but also the brave first responders & passengers of United 93 & how Americans stood united on that terrible day. Let us strive to find that same faith in one another and continue our work to care for the victims' families & survivors.

Every American should condemn and reject acts of violence against those with whom we disagree. That is the exact opposite of what democracy is, and those who resort to violence only threaten our republic and our people's safety.

The Trump Admin's budget proposal would reinforce funding cuts for agencies and critical science initiatives that boost our national security & economy. Watch @democrats-appropriations.house.gov push back on efforts to undermine investments in space and science at 10:30 a.m.:

None of the cuts that Trump, RFK Jr., & Vought have orchestrated over the last nine months have been scientifically or morally justifiable. I am committed to working against Republicans' 'You're On Your Own' agenda and protecting the scientists, educators, & the Americans we serve.

Despite the ongoing cost-of-living & health crises, Republicans remain focused on securing tax cuts for the wealthy while leaving students, working families, and the most vulnerable Americans on their own. Tune in now as @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight back:

Trump refused to send the National Guard to defend the U.S. Capitol against violent insurrectionists on January 6 and later pardoned them of their crimes. His recent deployment of U.S. troops in our Nation's Capital is nothing short of hypocritical.

We all want to reduce crime. But what Donald Trump is doing in Washington D.C. is not about reducing crime – it’s a show of force against his political opponents and a loyalty test for his coalition.

The August jobs report reveals that the "short term pain" Trump claimed would boost American manufacturing has done the opposite. His sweeping tariffs are stalling manufacturing employment and causing long term job uncertainty & increasingly higher costs. www.americanprogress.org/article/trum...

The data doesn't lie. With just 22,000 jobs added & unemployment rising to 4.3%, the August jobs report reflects an alarming slow down in the job market. Trump's disastrous policies continue to put our economy & the American people in a perilous position.

Republicans sit on their hands as Trump & Vought cut funding for agencies that protect against financial crimes, making it easier for the wealthy to evade the taxes they legally owe. Democrats will keep fighting to ensure the American people aren't left vulnerable. hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

If the American people's representatives are irrelevant, our democracy is dead. Trump and Vought are treating the bills that our Congress has passed as suggestions and telling Americans, 'You're On Your Own.' We must take action against the Administration's harmful agenda.

Since January, we've seen Trump and Vought politicize, weaponize, and illegally withhold funding from federal agencies to the detriment of the American people. Tune in now as @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight against these efforts to hinder the efficiency of our government:

Unless Congress asserts its authority, Republicans will keep diverting funds from programs and services that support medical research and public education. @democrats-appropriations.house.gov will continue fighting against efforts to jeopardize the American people's success.

Trump, RFK Jr., and Vought are purging researchers, suspending medical trials, and slashing support for students in order to strengthen their own power. Tune in at 5 p.m. today as @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight to protect the health, safety, & education of the American people.

BARC has been an engine of agricultural research and innovation for over 100 years. Closing the site would be deeply harmful to American farmers and a waste of taxpayer dollars. Team Maryland will fight the Trump Admin’s unlawful attacks on BARC, federal employees, and the services they provide.

American workers and labor unions are the backbone of our nation, working tirelessly to build a stronger and more prosperous nation for all. This #LaborDay, let us honor their contributions and dedication by continuing the fight to protect their right to organize and collectively bargain.

Trump's decision to issue this executive order just before Labor Day is another example of how little concern he has for the contributions and service of our federal employees. Democrats will continue to fight against Trump's attempts to undermine our civil service.

I am infuriated that children were gunned down this week during a Mass to mark the beginning of the school year. We must honor the lives of these victims with action – by passing gun safety legislation to prevent further tragedy in our communities.

The American people expect the government to protect their sensitive personal info. Musk and his DOGE henchmen abused their access to secure government systems, flagrantly breaking that trust. This unprecedented breach of personal privacy is an outrage.

Trump’s "temporary” takeover of the Metropolitan Police Department is not intended to prevent crime, it is a soft launch of authoritarianism. Read my full statement with Members of the National Capital Region Delegation here: hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

Trump's sweeping tariffs will dramatically increase costs for American families, who will receive more uncertainty in return. This devastating economic agenda he dismisses as 'short-term pain' will have long term consequences. www.washingtonpost.com/business/202...

Federal employees who work at the VA are often Veterans themselves who dedicate their careers to serving other Veterans. Eliminating collective bargaining rights of these employees at the VA - many of whom are Veterans - will undermine the health care & benefits provided to our Nation's Veterans.

We must never waiver in our commitment to Veterans. Yet Trump's attack on VA employees and his cuts to health care have made it more difficult for Veterans to get the benefits they've earned. House Democrats will keep working to fulfill our sacred duty to care for them.

60 years ago, we made a commitment to representation. However, voter suppression is on the rise, as the Voting Rights Act is attacked & undermined. It is imperative that we pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to ensure every American can participate & is represented in our democracy.

The American people deserve the truth on their economy, not the just what makes the president happy. By calling for the firing of experts who report jobs data and economic data, Trump is attacking truth itself and eroding trust in our institutions.

Trump has enabled DOGE to waste over $20 billion of American tax dollars. We must keep working to hold Trump, Vought, and their DOGE cronies accountable as they undermine the federal government’s ability to deliver for the people.

With only 73,000 jobs added to the economy and unemployment rising to 4,2%, today's #JobsReport is a result of Trump and his disastrous policies. As the economy faces new uncertainty, American families will continue to see costs increase as Republicans pull the rug out from millions.

Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill was never about fiscal responsibility. It is about delivering tax breaks for the richest 0.1% of Americans and cutting programs that make life affordable for hardworking Marylanders, including public transportation services.

The IRS' Direct File gave Americans a simple, secure, and free way to meet tax obligations. Ending the program is neither efficient nor cost-effective. I'll keep fighting to improve vital taxpayer services and lower costs for Americans. hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

60 years ago, a promise was made to take care of our seniors and the most vulnerable. Medicare and Medicaid have been a lifeline for families across the nation.

Southern Maryland is currently under a heat advisory until 8:00 this evening. As temperatures continue to rise throughout the region, I urge everyone in #MD05 & beyond to utilize these resources from the MD Health Department to stay safe & cool during this time. health.maryland.gov/preparedness...

The #ADA opened doors for millions of people living with disabilities to live with greater dignity, independence, equality, and opportunity. As we celebrate its' 35th anniversary, let us keep working to ensure every aspect of American life can be accessible for all. hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

BARC has been the foundation of our country’s excellence in agricultural research for over 100 years. Congress and the courts must block efforts to shutter BARC for the center to continue protecting public health and supporting farmers & farming in the U.S.

Our adversaries are already working to fill in the vacuum this bill would help create on the world stage. @hoyer.house.gov

Investing in diplomacy and foreign aid is not just the right thing to do, it is also the smart thing to do. Failing to fund the defense of democracy here and across the globe undermines America's obligation to support our allies and those in need. hoyer.house.gov/media/press-...

I may be new to Congress, but I’ve been fortunate to be a part of #TeamMaryland since 2010 interning for @hoyer.house.gov.

The Trump Admin's rollback of U.S. investments in diplomacy & foreign aid would diminish our soft power and endanger millions at home and globally. Tune in as @democrats-appropriations.house.gov work toward bipartisan consensus on maintaining our nation's security and leadership around the world.

Cuts to conservation and green energy projects would have a severe impact on the communities they support in every corner of the country. I urge my colleagues to stand against this environmental plan in order to preserve our air, water, and protected lands.

Republicans' funding bill dismantles protections for our National Parks & natural resources and slashes programs that lower energy costs for Americans. Watch @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight against these efforts to devastate our communities and the environment.

Republicans are slashing Medicaid for millions and want everyday Americans to foot the $3.4T bill to fund tax cuts for the wealthy. The Congressional Budget Office's latest report makes it clear: the big, ugly bill will have expensive consequences for the nation and American people.

While Democrats and Republicans may not find common ground on every issue, we must take action to preserve Congress's power under Article I. I will continue working with my colleagues across the aisle to create bipartisan solutions that serve the American people.

Congress cannot sit idle as Trump, Vought, and DOGE seek to weaponize federal agencies and turn the entire appropriations process into a rubber stamp. Tune in now as @democrats-appropriations.house.gov fight to protect our federal workers, the American people, and Article I: