Press Release: Steny Hoyer and Maryland Delegation Respond to Ruling Halting BARC Closure Effort
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Maryland lawmakers praised a judge’s ruling blocking Trump administration efforts to close Beltsville’s agricultural research center.
Investivoq AI Summary
Judge blocks closure effort: Maryland lawmakers said a federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration’s effort to close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, or BARC, in Beltsville, Maryland. The delegation said the ruling showed the closure plan was "in clear violation of Congressional intent."
Lawmakers cite research role: In their statement, the members said BARC does research they describe as important for farmers and food safety, including work on "cyclospora and avian flu." They said they will keep opposing the closure and have raised the issue in hearings and spending negotiations.
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Steny H. Hoyer Fundraising
Steny H. Hoyer recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 1884th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Hoyer disclosed $45.2K of spending. This was the 1082nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Hoyer disclosed $322.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 669th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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Steny H. Hoyer Net Worth
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2026 Maryland's 5th Congressional District Election
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The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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