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February 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Dr. Eddie S. Glaude Jr., James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor at Princeton University, delivered remarks at the 45th Annual Black History Month Breakfast in Greenbelt, Maryland. Below are full transcripts of their remarks:

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer


February 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the Maryland Congressional Delegation – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Andy Harris (MD-01), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), and April McClain Delaney (MD-06) – expressed support for the State of Maryland’s request for an evaluation of the Maryland oyster fishery for eligibility for a fishery resource disaster designation, and urged U.S.

Issues: Environment

February 27, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC –  Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, U.S.

February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement tonight in response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address:


February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke to Fox5's Tom Fitzgerald prior to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address. Below are a video and excerpts of the interview:
 


February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered remarks to mark four years since Russia launched its illegal war and full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Below are a video and transcript of his remarks:


February 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced that he will bring Sandy Washington, founder and CEO of LifeStyles of Maryland, as his guest to President Donald Trump's State of the Union Address.


February 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC –  Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and 9 additional members of Congress who represent Maryland and Virginia wrote to DC Water CEO and General Manager David Gadis, expressing serious concern over the public health and environmental impacts of the disastrous sewage spill into the Potomac River following the collapse of a major sewer line last month – and called for the utility to take a series of actions and increase public transparency as the response and recovery efforts continue.

Issues: Environment

February 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today regarding the passing of civil rights leader Reverand Jesse Jackson:

"I join people across our region, country, and world in mourning Rev. Jesse Jackson. His is a terrible loss for America and for the cause of freedom, democracy, and justice everywhere. I'm praying for his entire family, including his sons Jonathan and Jesse Jr. whom I've served with in the Congress. 


February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, DC – On Thursday, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) received a Lifetime Achievement Award along with former Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) from the Maryland-Bosnia and Herzegovina Exchange Council at their Inaugural International Gala. Below are his remarks as prepared: