Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04) announced $332,000 for the Maryland Department of the Environment for the identification and removal of lead sources in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the state.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement today on the murder of American Hersh Goldberg-Polin and five other Israeli hostages:
WASHINGTON, DC – Below is a statement attributable to Deputy Chief of Staff and Spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin:
"On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment. Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He expects to resume his normal schedule next week. Mr. Hoyer’s wife and family extend their deepest thanks to his medical team."
WHITE PLAINS, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today in recognition of National Night Out, an annual community-building event that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie in communities across the country:
WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the July jobs report
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement today on the release of four Americans – Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich, Alsu Kurmasheva, and Vladimir Kara-Murza – who were wrongfully detained in Russia:
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Melwood leaders and employees on Thursday, July 25, to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As the lead House Sponsor of the ADA, Congressman Hoyer worked to pass the ADA to prohibit discrimination against people with disabilities as it relates to employment, transportation, public accommodations, telecommunications, commercial facilities, and state and local government services
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the House Floor strongly condemning the antisemitic protests that took place at Union Station following Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress. Below is a transcript of his remarks:
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Joint Address to Congress:
"Our Congress has always shown overwhelming bipartisan support for Israel and maintained a steadfast commitment to our ally's security and success in the fight against terrorism – especially in the past 292 days since Hamas' brutal October 7 terrorist attack.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on President Biden's decision to not seek the Democratic nomination for President:
"This afternoon, through a letter to the American people, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., has performed one of the greatest acts of patriotism in American history by choosing not to run for reelection.