Maryland Congressional Delegation Meets With Governor Larry Hogan to Discuss Federal Priorities

Press Release

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) and the entire Maryland Congressional delegation met with Governor Larry Hogan to discuss the state's federal priorities, and to develop strategies to ensure the delegation and administration are jointly focused and working as a team to do what is best for the state.

A main emphasis of the meeting was the relocation of FBI headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Prince George's County--a move that would bring an estimated 11,500 jobs to Maryland. Currently, the largest proportion of the FBI's workforce resides in Maryland.

They were joined by Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker at a press conference after the meeting to highlight that officials are united at the federal, state, and local levels in making sure the FBI headquarters relocates to Prince George's County. Strategic assets like Joint Base Andrews and the National Security Agency, as well as access to mass transit, make Prince George's County an ideal location.

Other key topics discussed included business and economic development, infrastructure, labor, licensing and regulation, housing and community development, the Maryland National Guard, and transportation.

"I'm proud that our federal, state, and local officials are fully committed to Prince George's County as the next home of the new FBI headquarters," said Congressman Steny Hoyer. "This project would bring thousands of jobs to Maryland and more economic opportunities to the County and throughout our state. I look forward to continuing to work together with Team Maryland and Governor Hogan to ensure this headquarters is relocated to Prince George's County."

Both members of the delegation and the administration pledged to remain in regular contact and to work together to make lasting improvements to the state.

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