Congressman Steny Hoyer
Congressman Steny H. Hoyer represents Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties and portions of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. A resident of Mechanicsville serving his 14th term in Congress, Congressman Hoyer became on June 4, 2007, the longest-serving Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland. He has served as the Majority Leader since 2019.
Elected by his colleagues in the Democratic Caucus to serve as House Democratic Whip for the 112th Congress, he had served 2007 to 2011 as House Majority Leader and as House Democratic Whip from 2003 to 2007 and again from 2011 to 2019.
A Record of Achievement
An outstanding record of achievement earned Rep. Hoyer a reputation as a strong leader, a skilled legislator and a committed consensus builder. The “National Journal” wrote about Mr. Hoyer, “Congressional insiders roundly agree that [he] is a workhorse with the ability to focus on getting a job done that is unmatched by many lawmakers.”
Congressman Hoyer guided the Federal Employee Pay Comparability Act (FEPCA) to House passage. It was signed into law in November 1990. FEPCA restructured the pay system for Federal employees to ensure fairness in pay and comparability to similar work outside the Federal government.
He shepherded the Americans With Disabilities Act to overwhelming approval in the House in 1990, and it was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. This landmark civil rights legislation has helped millions of disabled Americans enter the workforce, achieve independence and go as far as their talents take them.
Rep. Hoyer gained wide acclaim for guiding passage of the Help America Vote Act through Congress signed into law by President Bush on Oct. 29, 2002. Washington Post columnist David Broder called this comprehensive election reform legislation “the most significant piece of election law since [the] Voting Rights Act.”
Always Advocating for His Constituents
Congressman Hoyer leads economic development and jobs to this district including preserved 5,000 jobs and helping to add 5,000 more at NAS: Pax River. He was instrumental keeping open the Naval Surface Warfare Center at Indian Head, preserving 3,000 jobs and helping win reversal of a closure recommendation at St. Inigoes, preserving more than 1,600 jobs. He additionally blocked an effort to close Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, saving more than 3,000 civil service and approximately 6,000 contractor positions.
A Commitment to Public Service and Southern Maryland
Steny Hoyer graduated from Suitland High School in Prince George’s County. In 1963, he graduated with high honors from the University of Maryland and was selected “Outstanding Male Graduate.” In 1966, he received his law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. That same year, at the age of 27, he won a seat in the Maryland Senate, after campaigning on a fair housing platform.
In 1975, he was elected President of the Senate, the youngest ever in state history, and served in that body until 1978. He also was a member of the State Board of Higher Education from 1978 to 1981, the year in which he came to Congress after winning a special election.
Congressman Hoyer currently serves on the Naval Academy Board of Visitors, and the St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees.
Stories:
- Thu, 4 Mar 2021 - Hoyer on Revitalizing the Federal Workforce
- Mon, 1 Mar 2021 - Hoyer Earns 100% on LCV Scorecard
- Sat, 27 Feb 2021 - Special Enrollment Period Opens for Insurance
- Wed, 24 Feb 2021 - VP Harris to Keynote Virtual Program
- Mon, 22 Feb 2021 - Hoyer on Report: There’s ‘Little to Celebrate’
- Fri, 19 Feb 2021 - Get to Know Members of Congress With New App
- Fri, 19 Feb 2021 - Hoyer Supports Relief Funds for UMD
- Mon, 15 Feb 2021 - Lawmakers to Post Office: Fix Delivery Problems
- Tue, 9 Feb 2021 - Hoyer: Honor Heroes of the Past, Focus on the Present
- Mon, 8 Feb 2021 - Hoyer Pushes for Expanded Paid Leave Program
- Sat, 30 Jan 2021 - Lawmakers Urge State to Ramp Up Vaccine Efforts
- Thu, 28 Jan 2021 - Hoyer Applauds Buy American Order
- Tue, 26 Jan 2021 - Hoyer: Biden Executive Orders ‘a Needed Step’
- Thu, 21 Jan 2021 - State Receives Funds to Expand Efforts to Fight COVID
- Wed, 20 Jan 2021 - MD Mourns Passing of Mike Miller
- Tue, 19 Jan 2021 - Hoyer: Look to MLK for Inspiration
- Fri, 15 Jan 2021 - Hoyer to Assembly: Put Needs of MD Families First
- Wed, 13 Jan 2021 - Jobs in US Declined in December
- Mon, 11 Jan 2021 - Special Health Insurance Enrollment Opens
- Thu, 7 Jan 2021 - 2020 Assessment Gives Chesapeake Bay D+ Rating
- Tue, 5 Jan 2021 - Hoyer: Stimulus Checks Being Distributed
- Tue, 29 Dec 2020 - Hoyer Congratulates New Congressional Leadership
- Wed, 23 Dec 2020 - Hoyer Staffer Joins Biden Communications Team
- Mon, 21 Dec 2020 - Lackey High Student Wins 5th Dist. App Challenge
- Fri, 18 Dec 2020 - Hoyer Receives COVID-19 Vaccine
- Fri, 18 Dec 2020 - Lawmakers Announce Funds for Community Health Centers
- Wed, 16 Dec 2020 - DoD Likely Unchanged by Biden Administration
- Tue, 15 Dec 2020 - Unemployment Claims Soar
- Mon, 7 Dec 2020 - Hoyer: Sarbanes Was ‘True Champion for the People’
- Wed, 2 Dec 2020 - Health Insurance Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
- Mon, 30 Nov 2020 - Hoyer Re-Elected Majority Leader
- Sat, 21 Nov 2020 - Hoyer Addresses Virtual Veterans Celebration
- Tue, 17 Nov 2020 - Take a Virtual Tour of New VA Clinic
- Wed, 11 Nov 2020 - Job Gains Down From September
- Thu, 5 Nov 2020 - Health Insurance Enrollment Opens
- Mon, 2 Nov 2020 - JPPM Awarded Funds for Digital Education Programs
- Wed, 28 Oct 2020 - VA Opens Charlotte Hall Veterans Clinic
- Mon, 26 Oct 2020 - Hoyer: MPT Awarded Ready to Learn Grant
- Mon, 19 Oct 2020 - Hoyer Earns Perfect Score From Human Rights Campaign
- Wed, 14 Oct 2020 - Legislation Would Establish So. MD as National Heritage Area
- Fri, 9 Oct 2020 - Cheltenham Vets Cemetery Receives Funds for Expansion
- Wed, 7 Oct 2020 - Job Losses Show Recovery Slowing
- Sun, 27 Sep 2020 - Reminder: Census Deadline Is Sept. 30
- Thu, 24 Sep 2020 - FEMA Funds for MedStar Health COVID Response
- Tue, 22 Sep 2020 - There’s Still Time to Register to Vote
- Mon, 21 Sep 2020 - MD Fire Training Center Gets Federal Funding
- Fri, 18 Sep 2020 - Hoyer Notes Hispanic Heritage Month
- Thu, 17 Sep 2020 - DoD Urged to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics
- Tue, 15 Sep 2020 - Statewide Bay Programs Receive Grant Money
- Wed, 9 Sep 2020 - Hoyer Applauds Federal Funds for Airport
- Fri, 4 Sep 2020 - So. Md. Firefighters Receive Federal Funding
- Fri, 28 Aug 2020 - Hoyer Supports National Museum of the American Latino
- Mon, 24 Aug 2020 - Hoyer Urges Extension of USDA Nutrition Waivers
- Thu, 20 Aug 2020 - Health Insurance Enrollment Open Until Dec. 15
- Tue, 18 Aug 2020 - Hoyer: Jobless Rate Down, Still Long Way From Recovery
- Thu, 13 Aug 2020 - 5th District Fire Depts. Awarded Federal Funds
- Tue, 11 Aug 2020 - Hoyer: Visit 2020Census.gov to Be Counted
- Sun, 2 Aug 2020 - Congress’ Online All-Star Winners Announced
- Mon, 27 Jul 2020 - Delegation Secures Funds for UMD Bee Research
- Tue, 21 Jul 2020 - Hoyer Facebook Photo Contest Deadline Nears
- Tue, 21 Jul 2020 - Bill Calls for Removal of Taney Bust From Capitol
- Thu, 16 Jul 2020 - MD Delegation Concerned About State’s Election Plans
- Wed, 15 Jul 2020 - Hoyer on Economy: ‘Still a Long Way From a Full Recovery’
- Mon, 13 Jul 2020 - House Dems Step Up Online Presence
- Wed, 8 Jul 2020 - House to Consider Great American Outdoors Act
- Mon, 6 Jul 2020 - MD Delegation Pushes for More Relief Funds
- Wed, 1 Jul 2020 - Delegation Secures Funds for Struggling Renters During Pandemic
- Mon, 29 Jun 2020 - Hoyer Pushes for Health Enterprise Zones Act
- Wed, 24 Jun 2020 - Gerstman Wins 5th District Art Competition
- Fri, 19 Jun 2020 - Today Marks 155th Anniversary of Juneteenth
- Mon, 15 Jun 2020 - Delegation Wants Review of State’s June 2 Primary
- Wed, 3 Jun 2020 - Hoyer Recaps Coronavirus Relief Bills
- Mon, 1 Jun 2020 - Hoyer to UMD Grads: ‘Class of 2020 Has Had to Be Fearless’
- Mon, 25 May 2020 - Hoyer: Memorial Day an Observance of Courage, Sacrifice
- Wed, 20 May 2020 - Coronavirus Relief Heroes Act Passes House
- Mon, 18 May 2020 - Fishing Industry Relief Aid On the Way
- Wed, 13 May 2020 - Website Features House Actions on COVID-19
- Mon, 11 May 2020 - More Hits to Economy As Pandemic Persists
- Tue, 5 May 2020 - Delegation Announces Emergency Nutrition Help
- Sat, 2 May 2020 - Hoyer Moves Art Competition Online
- Sat, 2 May 2020 - Website Highlights Coronavirus Relief Legislation
- Tue, 28 Apr 2020 - Hoyer Will Give Virtual Address to UMD Grads
- Sat, 25 Apr 2020 - Hoyer: US Must Lead Way to Protect Planet
- Mon, 20 Apr 2020 - 3 Options for Filling Out Census Forms
- Thu, 16 Apr 2020 - Delegation Wants Relief Aid for Seafood Processors
- Mon, 13 Apr 2020 - March Jobs Report Takes First Virus Hit
- Fri, 10 Apr 2020 - MD Delegation Wants More Data on COVID-19 Patients
- Thu, 9 Apr 2020 - Distance Volunteering Opportunities Here
- Sun, 5 Apr 2020 - CARES Act Provides Funds to MD Jurisdictions
- Wed, 1 Apr 2020 - Hoyer Marks Equal Pay Day
- Thu, 26 Mar 2020 - Special Open Enrollment Period Underway for Uninsured
- Tue, 24 Mar 2020 - Hoyer Earns High Marks on LCV Scorecard
- Sat, 14 Mar 2020 - Coronavirus Response Act Passes House
- Tue, 10 Mar 2020 - Hoyer Highlights News on Economy
- Mon, 9 Mar 2020 - Hoyer: Goal Is Full Equality for Women
- Wed, 4 Mar 2020 - Hoyer Applauds Passage of Antilynching Bill
- Mon, 2 Mar 2020 - Hoyer Honors Friend, Colleague Elijah Cummings
- Mon, 24 Feb 2020 - Hoyer Leads Delegation to Puerto Rico
- Thu, 20 Feb 2020 - Hoyer Report Highlights US Economy
- Tue, 18 Feb 2020 - Hoyer Supports Museum Dedicated to Women’s History