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Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force Co-Chairs Host Roundtable on Improving Addiction Medicine Training

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. David Trone, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force co-chairs, Representatives David Trone (D-MD), Annie Kuster (D-NH), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Lisa McClain (R-MI) hosted a roundtable discussion with addiction education experts to raise awareness about the gaps in addiction training in medical schools. Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) was also in attendance. Last year, the Medic more

Cardin Celebrates 'Legacy of Progress,' Highlights Black Marylanders' Untold Stories during Black History Month

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on on Feb. 16, 2024: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Special Representative on Antisemitism, Racism and Intolerance for the Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe, submitted remarks into the official Congressional Record honoring Black Americans who have influenced Maryland and U.S foreign policy and highlighti more

Cardin on the Death of Alexei Navalny

MUNICH, Germany, Feb. 17 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Feb. 16, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement from the Munich Security Conference following news that Alexei Navalny died while unjustly imprisoned in a Russian penal colony. "In 2007 at the Munich Security Conference, the world watched Vladimir Putin deliver a speech in which made clear his intentions to reject cooperat more

Hoyer Op-Ed: The United Nations' Historic Anti-Israel Bias Emboldened Hamas

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Richard P. Schifter published in Semafor this morning calling for the United Nations to examine their historic anti-Israel bias and the implications that has on their global work. To read the op-ed, click here or see below: SEMAFOR The United Nations' Historic Anti-Israel Bias Emboldened Hamas By Congressman Steny H. Hoyer an more

Hoyer Partners with United States Bomb Technician Association and Bowie State University to Prevent and Address Bomb Threats on HBCU Campuses

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: BOWIE, MD - On Tuesday, February 13, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined leadership from Bowie State University (BSU) and the United States Bomb Technician Association (USBTA) for a roundtable discussion and training on how to address and prevent bomb threats on Historically Black College and University (HBCU) campuses. Representatives from Coppin State University and Morgan State University were al more

Hoyer Statement on Death of Alexei Navalny

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny: "Today, Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny met the same terrible fate that befell so many opponents of dictators, fascists, and authoritarians throughout history. Russian authorities report that he died today in a frigid gulag in the Arctic Circle. Precisely what cau more

Hoyer Testifies Before Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee on Ensuring Child Custody Evaluators are Qualified and Well-Trained

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: ANNAPOLIS, MD -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) testified before the Maryland House of Delegates Judiciary Committee in support of House Bill 405, Family Law - Child Custody Evaluators - Qualifications and Training. This bill would ensure that child custody evaluators are qualified and well-trained to best represent vulnerable children's needs. Below are his remarks and a link to the video: Click her more

Hoyer: Mr. Speaker, Ukraine and Israel Cry Out for America's Help and Leadership

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the following remarks on the House Floor today, urging House Speaker Mike Johnson (LA-04) to immediately bring legislation that provides unconditioned aid to our allies Israel and Ukraine to the House Floor. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video: Click here for a link to the video. "Madam Speaker, we leave today, a day early - essential more