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:
- Mon, 18 Mar 2024 - Hoyer Earns ‘A’ on Nat’l Parks Action Fund Scorecard
- Wed, 13 Mar 2024 - Hoyer Briefed on Wildlife Refuge Plan
- Thu, 29 Feb 2024 - Hoyer Leads Black History Month Event
- Tue, 27 Feb 2024 - Hoyer Receives ‘A’ Rating from Action Fund
- Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - Hoyer Meets With Military, Business Leaders
- Mon, 19 Feb 2024 - Hoyer Applauds UM, IonQ Collaboration
- Mon, 12 Feb 2024 - Celebrating African Americans & the Arts During Black History Month
- Tue, 6 Feb 2024 - Hoyer: Economy Stronger Than Ever
- Thu, 1 Feb 2024 - Lawmakers Announce EV Charger Funding
- Wed, 17 Jan 2024 - Lawmakers: Make NASA/Wallops Funding a Priority
- Tue, 16 Jan 2024 - Hoyer: MLK’s Teachings Still Resonate
- Wed, 10 Jan 2024 - Hoyer: US Economy Remains Strong
- Tue, 2 Jan 2024 - Lawmakers Announce $13M for Coastal Restoration Projects
- Tue, 12 Dec 2023 - Hoyer: Promising Economic Trends in ’23
- Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - State Leaders Serve Holiday Meals at Vets Home
- Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - Health Care Open Enrollment Begins in MD
- Thu, 9 Nov 2023 - Hoyer: US Job Market, Economy ‘Healthy’
- Mon, 6 Nov 2023 - Lawmakers Secure Funds for Energy Assistance Program
- Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - Lawmakers Talk Jobs With Space Industry Leaders
- Thu, 19 Oct 2023 - Students Invited to Compete in App Challenge
- Thu, 12 Oct 2023 - Hoyer: Jobless Rate Remains Near Its Record Low
- Mon, 2 Oct 2023 - MD Awarded Funds to Modernize Power Grid
- Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - Hoyer Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
- Thu, 7 Sep 2023 - Hoyer: ‘Economy Continues to Plow Ahead’
- Thu, 31 Aug 2023 - Hoyer Bull Roast Sept. 8 @ Newton White
- Mon, 28 Aug 2023 - Hoyer Notes Successes of CHIPS Act
- Thu, 24 Aug 2023 - Airport Runway Project Receives Federal Funding
- Tue, 22 Aug 2023 - MD Receives Cybersecurity Funding
- Thu, 10 Aug 2023 - Hoyer: Steady Job Growth Continues
- Mon, 17 Jul 2023 - Hoyer: Funds Awarded for MD Manufacturing Programs
- Thu, 13 Jul 2023 - Hoyer Supports Firefighter Cancer Registry
- Tue, 4 Jul 2023 - Hoyer Discusses Broadband With Local Leaders
- Tue, 27 Jun 2023 - Winner in 5th District Art Contest Honored
- Thu, 22 Jun 2023 - New Date for Hoyer’s Bull Roast – Sept. 8
- Tue, 20 Jun 2023 - Lawmakers Secure Funds for Mallows Bay Projects
- Fri, 16 Jun 2023 - Hoyer Supports Soap Box Derby
- Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - Hoyer: ‘Historic 13M’ Jobs Created Since 2021
- Mon, 12 Jun 2023 - Hoyer Honors 5th District Educators
- Thu, 8 Jun 2023 - Hoyer Opposes Increased National Airport Traffic
- Tue, 6 Jun 2023 - Showcase Featured Military Academies, ROTC
- Mon, 5 Jun 2023 - Registration Continues for Defense Summit
- Mon, 22 May 2023 - Federal Grant Boosts ‘Transpor-Tourism’
- Mon, 15 May 2023 - Hoyer: Jobless Rate Lowest in 50 Years
- Mon, 8 May 2023 - Hoyer Visits CSM Hughesville Campus
- Thu, 4 May 2023 - Lawmakers Push for UMD-Led Microtech Initiative
- Mon, 1 May 2023 - Lawmakers: Invasive Species Damaging the Bay
- Mon, 24 Apr 2023 - Hoyer Secures Funds for Behavioral Health Unit
- Tue, 18 Apr 2023 - VA to Host Town Hall Meeting April 22
- Mon, 17 Apr 2023 - March ’23 Report: Job Growth Continues
- Thu, 13 Apr 2023 - Hoyer Secures Funds for SMCM Marine Sciences Program
- Mon, 27 Mar 2023 - Hoyer: Close the Gender Pay Gap
- Tue, 21 Mar 2023 - Lawmakers Support FBI Move to Maryland
- Mon, 13 Mar 2023 - Hoyer: Economic Recovery ‘Impressive’
- Tue, 28 Feb 2023 - Hoyer Hosts Black History Month Breakfast
- Mon, 13 Feb 2023 - Hoyer Ranking Member on Appropriations Subcommittee
- Wed, 8 Feb 2023 - Hoyer: Positive Growth for Economy Continues
- Mon, 6 Feb 2023 - Hoyer Marks Black History Month
- 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