Washington, Aug. 31 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's proposal to issue a civilian federal pay freeze in 2027:
"Once again, this Administration is trying to drive hardworking public servants out of government, delivering the 'trauma' that OMB Director Russ Vought promised to inflict. Last week's announcement that civilian federal workers will not be receiving an annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 - even while military and law-enforcement personnel are given as high as a 7% raise -will only further reduce morale and retention at agencies and make it harder to recruit the best ...