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, 2 Feb 2023 - Hoyer to Chair Regional Leadership Council
- Tue, 10 Jan 2023 - Hoyer: US Economy Back on Track
- Wed, 4 Jan 2023 - Regional Projects Earn Federal Funding
- Fri, 9 Dec 2022 - Job Growth Continues in November
- Mon, 5 Dec 2022 - Hoyer Congratulates New House Leaders
- Tue, 29 Nov 2022 - Hoyer Updates House Dome Directory
- Mon, 28 Nov 2022 - Navy Football Uniforms Honor NASA
- Tue, 22 Nov 2022 - Hoyer: GDP Growth Sign of Economy’s Strength
- Wed, 16 Nov 2022 - Enroll by Dec. 15 for Affordable Health Care Plan
- Thu, 3 Nov 2022 - GDP Shows Economic Growth
- Wed, 19 Oct 2022 - 10M Jobs Added Since Jan. ’21
- Sun, 9 Oct 2022 - Hoyer Praises Community Safety Legislation
- Tue, 27 Sep 2022 - Hoyer Praises Civil Service Protections
- Tue, 6 Sep 2022 - August Jobs Report Shows Growth
- Wed, 24 Aug 2022 - Head Start Projects Get Federal Funding
- Mon, 22 Aug 2022 - PACT Act Has Funding for 2 MD Vet Clinics
- Wed, 17 Aug 2022 - Congress’ Online All-Stars Announced
- Mon, 15 Aug 2022 - Hoyer Highlights Registered Apprenticeships
- Thu, 11 Aug 2022 - MD Delegation Talks Chesapeake Priorities
- Mon, 8 Aug 2022 - Hoyer: New Jobs ‘Landmark’ in Economic Recovery
- Wed, 3 Aug 2022 - Hoyer Seeking Photos for Annual Contest
- Mon, 1 Aug 2022 - Hoyer Briefed on Sotterley Project Funding
- Wed, 27 Jul 2022 - 6 Fifth District Projects in Minibus Funding Package
- Mon, 25 Jul 2022 - So. MD Heritage Act Passes House
- Wed, 13 Jul 2022 - Hoyer: Economy Recovering at Steady Pace
- Fri, 8 Jul 2022 - New Dome Watch App Unveiled
- Tue, 5 Jul 2022 - Hoyer Discusses Make It In America Agenda
- Thu, 23 Jun 2022 - Hoyer Tours New Emergency Shelter
- Tue, 21 Jun 2022 - Shoreline Restoration in Piney Point Awarded Federal Funds
- Wed, 15 Jun 2022 - Loan Program Expanded for Small Businesses
- Mon, 13 Jun 2022 - Delegation Secures Vets Clinic Funding
- Wed, 8 Jun 2022 - Hoyer: Jobs Are Being Created, Wages Are Rising
- Mon, 6 Jun 2022 - Congressional Art Contest Winners Announced
- Fri, 3 Jun 2022 - Hoyer Announces Funds for Rapid Transit
- Tue, 31 May 2022 - Hoyer Earns ‘A’ Rating From Action Fund
- Tue, 24 May 2022 - MedStar Unveils SMHC Behavioral Health Unit
- Thu, 19 May 2022 - Head Start Program Awarded Federal Funds
- Tue, 10 May 2022 - Hoyer: Economic Recovery ‘Within Our Grasp’
- Wed, 27 Apr 2022 - Service Academies, ROTC Showcase April 29
- Tue, 26 Apr 2022 - Hoyer Tours CSM Health Sciences Site
- Wed, 20 Apr 2022 - Hoyer Speaks to Firefighters Union
- Mon, 18 Apr 2022 - Congressional Art Contest Deadline Nears
- Mon, 11 Apr 2022 - Bill Includes Funds for Hard-Hit Restaurants
- Fri, 8 Apr 2022 - Hoyer: US Economic Recovery Continues
- Mon, 4 Apr 2022 - St. Mary’s Awarded Funds for Head Start
- Wed, 30 Mar 2022 - Hoyer, McCarthy to Host Congressional Hackathon
- Mon, 28 Mar 2022 - Hoyer Tours LifeStyles Facility
- Tue, 22 Mar 2022 - 10 5th District Projects Receive Funding
- Wed, 16 Mar 2022 - Hoyer: US Economic Recovery Continues
- Mon, 14 Mar 2022 - LCV Gives Hoyer Perfect Score on Votes
- Tue, 8 Mar 2022 - Hoyer Marks Women’s History Month
- Wed, 2 Mar 2022 - Hoyer: Tax-Filing Process Might Look Different
- Wed, 23 Feb 2022 - Delegation Urges MD to Apply for Rescue Plan Program
- Mon, 21 Feb 2022 - Hoyer Testifies About 5th District Mail Delays
- Thu, 17 Feb 2022 - MD Gets Funds for EV Charging Stations
- Wed, 9 Feb 2022 - RSVP for Black History Month Breakfast
- Tue, 8 Feb 2022 - Hoyer: Getting Economy Back on Track
- Sat, 5 Feb 2022 - Hoyer Marks Black History Month
- Thu, 3 Feb 2022 - Health Care Open Enrollment Extended
- Tue, 1 Feb 2022 - Lawmakers Support Expansion of Patuxent Refuge
- Tue, 25 Jan 2022 - Bridge Repair Funds Headed to MD
- Wed, 12 Jan 2022 - Hoyer: ‘Economy Is Proving Resilient’
- Mon, 10 Jan 2022 - Staff Changes in Hoyer’s Office
- Fri, 7 Jan 2022 - Hoyer: Proud to Serve MD’s 5th Families
- Tue, 4 Jan 2022 - Cyber Project Earns Rescue Plan Funding
- Mon, 27 Dec 2021 - Airports Across MD Awarded Funds
- Thu, 9 Dec 2021 - Hoyer: Economy Getting Back on Track
- Mon, 29 Nov 2021 - How Ready Is Postal Service for Holiday Mail?
- Tue, 23 Nov 2021 - Rescue Plan Funds Support Local Museum
- Wed, 17 Nov 2021 - Health Insurance Enrollment Ends Dec. 15
- Mon, 15 Nov 2021 - Hoyer: MD Gains From Infrastructure Bill
- Thu, 11 Nov 2021 - Hoyer Reflects on Service, Contributions of Vets
- Wed, 10 Nov 2021 - Hoyer: Americans Are Getting Back to Work
- Mon, 8 Nov 2021 - Hoyer’s Office Constituent Services
- Fri, 5 Nov 2021 - Hoyer: Harp Is ‘Excellent Choice’ for Bay Foundation
- Thu, 4 Nov 2021 - DOJ Awards Crime Prevention Grants
- Fri, 29 Oct 2021 - Funds Awarded to Bay Restoration Projects
- Mon, 25 Oct 2021 - Hoyer Applauds PFAS Cleanup Plan
- Mon, 18 Oct 2021 - New Sites for Underground Railroad Network
- Wed, 13 Oct 2021 - Hoyer: COVID Still Having Harmful Impact on Economy
- Tue, 21 Sep 2021 - Resources Available for Small Businesses
- Wed, 15 Sep 2021 - Hoyer Discusses Region’s Broadband Needs
- Thu, 9 Sep 2021 - Hoyer: Economic Recovery ‘Unpredictable’
- Tue, 7 Sep 2021 - Protect Your Business Against Ransomware Attacks
- Thu, 26 Aug 2021 - Ransomware Attack Is Meeting Topic
- Sun, 22 Aug 2021 - Hoyer Discusses Priorities for Indian Head
- Wed, 18 Aug 2021 - Hoyer Reveals Online All-Star Winners
- Wed, 11 Aug 2021 - Hoyer: Economic Recovery Gains Steam
- Fri, 6 Aug 2021 - Hoyer Advocates for 5th District Projects
- Wed, 28 Jul 2021 - VFDs Awarded American Rescue Plan Funds
- Mon, 26 Jul 2021 - Hoyer Supports Funding for Local Projects
- Wed, 21 Jul 2021 - Photos Sought From 5th District Shutterbugs
- Mon, 19 Jul 2021 - Dems Search for Online All-Stars
- Mon, 12 Jul 2021 - Students Earn Service Academy Appts.
- Thu, 8 Jul 2021 - Hoyer: Pace of Recovery Is Accelerating
- Tue, 6 Jul 2021 - MD Airports Receive Rescue Plan Funds
- Mon, 28 Jun 2021 - Hoyer Honors 5th District Artists
- Thu, 24 Jun 2021 - Hoyer: Child Tax Credit Will Help Families
- Tue, 22 Jun 2021 - Bill Would Make So. MD a National Heritage Area
- Wed, 9 Jun 2021 - Hoyer: ‘It’s Clear American Rescue Plan Is Working’