Steny H. Hoyer
U.S. Representative · MD-5 · Democrat
Statements and posts
402 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 402 statements
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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
Urged OMB to rescind a rule politicizing federal grant-making decisions.
“Across the state, federal investment supports research into our ocean and waterways as well as our air, crops, livestock and soil.”
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Hoyer: This Amendment Would Embolden the Enemies of Peace
Opposed amendment restricting military aid to Israel, citing national security concerns.
“I rise in strong disagreement with this amendment, which would dangerously undermine America’s national security.”
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Hoyer: We Ought to Show Unwavering Support for Ukraine's Defense of Its Homeland
Delivered House floor remarks supporting Ukraine's defense during appropriations debate.
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Hoyer: The Rule of Law Depends on a Judiciary that is Properly Funded
Delivered opening remarks at Supreme Court budget hearing emphasizing judiciary funding needs.
“Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to welcome Justice Kagan and Justice Coney Barrett to the court room, I suppose, in one sense, but to the hearing room in a very significant other sense.”
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Hoyer: Small Businesses and Their Employees Deserve Better than They're Getting
Questioned SBA Administrator on small business funding cuts during oversight hearing.
“Small businesses like the one I just spoke of deserve our help, and they deserve answers. Instead of telling them you're on your own, we ought to be doing everything we can to help them make it in America. I look forward to hearing, Madame, your testimony and your observations.”
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Criticized President Trump's dismissal of Election Assistance Commission members as partisan interference.
“The President continues to attempt to nationalize federal elections to conform to his erroneous view that the 2020 election was stolen - a claim rejected by every court case that alleged the elections were not properly conducted by the states.”
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Hoyer Statement Commemorating America's 250th Independence Day
Released statement commemorating America's 250th Independence Day anniversary.
“May God bless America, this land that we love, and all who defend and sustain it.”
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Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
Criticized June jobs report, saying modest job gains mask rising inflation and declining household purchasing power.
“Marylanders and Americans across the country deserve better, and Congress must step up to hold this Administration accountable and step in to deliver real economic stability, opportunity, and lower prices for our people.”
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Delivered opening remarks at FSGG oversight hearing on Office of Management and Budget.
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Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
Praised Supreme Court decision upholding 14th Amendment birthright citizenship protections.
“Immigrants are not just part of the American fabric – they are the filaments that hold so many of our communities together. They strengthen our economy, enhance the capabilities of our Armed Forces, and produce stunning advances in science and medical understanding. They are our neighbors, our friends, our family.”
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Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Rulings on Independent Agencies
Criticized Supreme Court ruling expanding presidential power over independent agencies.
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Maryland Congressional Delegation and Governor Wes Moore Meet to Discuss State Priorities
Met with Maryland Congressional Delegation and Governor to discuss state priorities including infrastructure and health care.
“Marylanders are struggling in Trump's failing economy, and they're looking to their state and federal leaders for help as the Administration continues to impose drastic cuts to affordable health care, food assistance, and other critical services.”
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Supported $400 million in military aid for Ukraine in defense appropriations markup.
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Criticized underfunding of civilian defense personnel in FY 2027 Defense appropriations bill.
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Hoyer: President Trump has to Answer for His Decision to Hand a Victory to Iran
Criticized Trump's Iran war deal as surrender to Iran's demands and betrayal of troops and allies.
“The next sixty days should be spent pursuing an agreement that meets certain conditions - otherwise it risks deepening instability in the region and creating new dangers for America, Israel, and Gulf states.”
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Maryland delegation praised USDA disaster designation for April freeze crop damage.
“Maryland farmers suffered devastating losses from the freeze and frost event in April, and it is clear they need federal support.”
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Criticized House appropriations process as disorderly during DHS FY 2027 bill markup.
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Hoyer: This Bill is Another Example of One Simple Message to the American People: You're on Your Own
Criticized bill as failing to invest adequately in health and education.
“Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I have been through markups on this bill as a member of the committee for about two and a half decades, and as Majority Leader and or Whip for the balance of my 45 years.”
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Criticized Trump administration's reclassification of federal workers as undermining merit-based government.
“Americans across our country rely on the critical services that the nonpartisan, highly skilled federal workforce provides. Instead of supporting these workers, Donald Trump continues to attack them.”
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Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report
Criticized May jobs report, citing rising unemployment and economic uncertainty under Trump.
“America’s workers and their families deserve economic policies from their government that put their success first – not put the President, his family and billionaire friends first. Congress must help ensure that we can sustain economic growth that is robust, long-lasting, and benefits our workers and their families.”
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Hoyer: Ukraine Must Win this War, and Putin and His War Crimes Must Lose It
Delivered floor remarks supporting Ukraine Support Act.
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Criticized Trump executive order eliminating civil-service protections for federal employees.
“The President's executive order is just the latest example of this Administration undermining the work of patriotic federal employees.”
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Hoyer: Ukraine, We Are With You
Delivered remarks supporting Ukraine Support Act passage.
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Announced passage of bipartisan Ukraine Support Act imposing sanctions on Russia.
“Today’s vote was a victory for Ukraine, for the United States, for freedom, and for international law.”
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Hoyer Statement Marking 45 Years in the U.S. House of Representatives
Marked 45 years in House; highlighted legislative achievements on civil rights and health care.
“I’m proud of all we’ve accomplished, and I look forward to continuing this work through the end of the 119th Congress.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.