Updates from Steny Hoyer address health care recognition and local advisories

Updates from Steny Hoyer address health care recognition and local advisories
Steny Hoyer U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 5th district — Official U.S. House Headshot
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Steny Hoyer, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 5th district, recently shared updates on various issues through his social media account. The tweets addressed topics ranging from health care recognition to local advisories and weather warnings.

On February 10, 2025, Hoyer expressed his appreciation for National Black Nurses Day held on Capitol Hill. He stated: “It was an honor to join National Black Nurses Day on Capitol Hill to recognize their vital contributions to health care & voices.” Hoyer reaffirmed his commitment to addressing disparities in health care and emphasized ongoing collaboration efforts.

The following day, February 11, 2025, Hoyer informed the public about a water advisory affecting southern Prince George’s County. He tweeted: “.@WSSCWaterNews has issued a boil water advisory for southern Prince George’s County.” Residents were advised to check an interactive map for impacted areas as crews worked on repairing water valves.

Later that day, Hoyer issued a warning regarding an incoming winter storm impacting Maryland and surrounding regions. He wrote: “Be advised: A winter storm warning has been issued for Maryland and surrounding areas, including significant snowfall for Southern Maryland.” He urged residents in the affected area to exercise caution while traveling and prepare accordingly.



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