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November 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, released the following statement today on the three-year anniversary of the enactment of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law:


September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), chair of the Regional Leadership Council, addressed reporters following the RLC's fourth meeting at the White House. He discussed the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda and the RLC's work to ensure those investments reach every corner of the country.


September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and its chair, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), recently held their fourth meeting at the White House to discuss the impact of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda in their local communities. Participants in the meeting included White House Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, and Assistant to the President and Director of the Office of Legislative Affairs Shuwanza Goff.


September 12, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and its chair, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), recently met with Miguel Cardona, Secretary of the United States Department of Education, for a conversation on the implementation of Democrats' Investing in America agenda.


July 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) met with White House Council on Environmental Quality Chair Brenda Mallory to discuss the transformative environmental and clean energy policies Democrats secured as a part of their Investing in America agenda. Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA-29), leader of Region 1, led the meeting. 


May 31, 2024

Dear colleagues,

This District Work Period was an opportunity for Members to show Americans how House Democrats are working to lower costs and build safer communities through President Biden's Investing in America agenda. The Regional Leadership Council (RLC) is excited to share a few highlights from this week and provide you with key implementation updates.

Expanding Free Tax Filing Nationwide


May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, released the following statement today after the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced Direct File as a permanent free tax filing option, inviting all 50 states and DC for filing season 2025:


May 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Last Friday, members of the Regional Leadership Council (RLC) and its Chair, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), met with key officials in the Biden-Harris Administration for a conversation on the successful Direct File pilot program, which makes it easier for Americans to file their tax returns for free. Participants in the meeting included White House Deputy Chief of Staff Natalie Quillian and the U.S.