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At a Glance
Seat
Representative for Maryland District 5
Born
June 14, 1939
Age 86
Phone
(202) 225-4131
Office
1705 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Maryland District 5

Steny H. Hoyer

Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician and retired attorney who has served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. He also served as House Majority Leader from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. Hoyer first attained office through a special election on May 19, 1981, and is in his 23rd House term. His district includes a large swath of rural and suburban territory southeast of Washington, D.C. Hoyer is the dean of the Maryland congressional delegation since 2017 when Senator Barbara Mikulski retired and the most senior Democrat in the House.

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Voting Record — 551
Yes43%
No53%
Present1%
Not Voting4%
Party align98%
Cross-party2%
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Congressional District 5

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Steny H. Hoyer
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratMaryland District 5
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Steny H.'s ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 0 sponsored · 38 cosponsored
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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govOct 3(source)
The absence of a September jobs report comes as Republicans are raising health care premiums and costs and giving tax breaks to corporations and the wealthy. Despite the lack of data, Republicans' message to working families is clear: You’re On Your Own.
Hoyer Statement On the Absence of a September Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding the absence of a September Jobs Report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS):
Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govOct 3(source)
OMB Director Vought's move to terminate lawfully approved energy and infrastructure projects sends a clear message to Americans: You're On Your Own. Team Maryland is working to maintain these investments and lower costs for working families across our state.
Maryland Delegation Members Release Statement on Administration’s Partisan Move to Cancel Funding for Maryland Energy and Infrastructure Projects
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, members of the Maryland Congressional delegation, including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and U.S.
Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govOct 1(source)
The Trump Admin's policies have devastated thousands of federal employees and families in MD. Republicans' government shutdown will worsen the ongoing crisis. Team Maryland is ready to work, ready to reopen government and end this health care crisis. It’s time for Republicans to come to the table.
Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govSep 30(source)
The Trump Admin's policies have devastated the federal workforce, & Vought seeks to use the possible shutdown to further traumatize & villainize their service. I joined @elfreth.house.gov & @alsobrooks.senate.gov to ensure federal workers have the support they need during a shutdown.
Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govSep 26(source)
The Supreme Court's decision to uphold the removal of the only remaining Democrat on the FTC undermines the agency's work to protect American consumers, Congress' authority, & the Constitution itself. Trump's actions to gain more & more power continues to threaten our democracy.
Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Decision Upholding the Firing of FTC Commissioner
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), released the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld President Donald Trump's decision to terminate Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter:
Rep. Steny Hoyer@hoyer.house.govSep 25(source)
Those who want the government to stay open & operating don't threaten to purge the very people who make it work. OMB Director Russell Vought's memo is part of his shameful campaign to vilify and traumatize federal employees, who serve our nation every day.
Hoyer: Those Who Want the Government to Stay Open and Operating Don't Threaten to Purge the Very People Who Make It Work
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to a leaked memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that directs federal agencies to draft plans for mass layoffs ahead of a potential government shutdown:
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Voting History
551 total votes
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DateBillQuestionPositionParty MajAlign?Result
2025-01-03—Call by StatesPRESENT——Passed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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