Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced on December 22, 2025, that he secured $4,697,000 in Community Project Funding for five projects in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District through the Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations Minibus package enacted in November. This funding is part of the $11,890,000 in total Community Project Funding requests Hoyer submitted for the district during the FY 2026 cycle.
The House Committee on Appropriations permitted each member to submit up to 15 Community Project Funding requests. Hoyer solicited proposals through his website and forwarded 15 projects to the committee. Five were included in the continuing resolution and minibus appropriations package passed in November. The remaining ten projects appear in appropriations bills that await final passage.
Hoyer stated, “The Trump Administration’s disastrous economic agenda has raised costs on everything from health care to electricity to groceries. At a time when many Americans are struggling to get by, it’s more important than ever that we keep investing in them. That’s why I fought to secure nearly $12 million in federal funding for local projects in Maryland’s Fifth District in this year’s appropriations cycle, some $4.7 million of which has already been enacted into law. Whether by making health care more accessible, helping new opportunities for our children and young people to get ahead, or creating new economic opportunities in rural areas, these first five projects will help our communities get ahead. I’m grateful for the community partners who worked with me to secure this funding. I remain hard at work to pass the remaining appropriations bills, containing our district’s other ten projects, across the finish line.”
The five funded projects are:
$1,015,000 for Bowie State University Greenhouse for Advanced Agriculture and Biotechnology Research. This allocation will support construction of a modern research greenhouse at the university in Bowie, providing students with hands-on learning opportunities in agriculture and biotechnology. The facility aims to foster collaborations between academia and industry to address future food security needs locally and globally.
$1,015,000 for MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital ICU. The funding will enable the hospital in Clinton to expand and modernize its intensive care unit to meet increasing demand for critical care services in Prince George’s County and surrounding areas.
$1,000,000 for YMCA Camp Letts Preservation, Renovation, and Energy Efficiency. This grant will fund updates to the camp’s aging infrastructure on the Patuxent River in Edgewater, including installation of high-efficiency HVAC systems, electrical grid improvements, and permanent plumbing solutions to enhance operations and sustainability.
$867,000 for CalvertHealth Medical Center Campus Security and Safety. The medical center in Prince Frederick will use the funds to acquire equipment that strengthens campus security and brings safety measures in line with current industry standards, benefiting patients and staff in Calvert County.
$800,000 for Town of Eagle Harbor Welcome Center. The small Prince George’s County town will construct a welcome center featuring bathroom facilities, a concession area, and gift shop to serve visitors and tourists, supporting local economic development and generating ongoing revenue for the community.
Community Project Funding, formerly known as earmarks, allows members of Congress to direct federal dollars to specific local initiatives after a competitive review process by appropriations subcommittees. These projects require community support, detailed justifications, and compliance with federal guidelines. In the FY 2026 cycle, the process emphasized transparency, with members publicly posting requests and receiving input from constituents.
Hoyer, who has represented the district since 1981 and served as House Majority Leader for multiple terms, has consistently secured funding for local priorities through the appropriations process. The remaining ten projects, totaling approximately $7.2 million, are included in bills still under consideration in Congress.
This funding supports infrastructure and services that benefit residents across the district, from academic research advancements to improved public safety and tourism infrastructure in smaller communities like Eagle Harbor.