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September 4, 2024

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Governor Wes Moore, Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03), Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, and state and non-profit leaders today to announce that Maryland is participating in the Direct File program. Made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, this program will allow an estimated 700,000 Marylanders to file their federal and state taxes for free.


September 4, 2024

ANNAPOLIS, MD — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Maryland officials Governor Wes Moore, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03), and U.S. Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo for a press conference hosted by Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman on Maryland joining IRS’ Direct File program for the 2025 tax filing season. Below is a video and transcript of his remarks:


September 3, 2024

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.


September 1, 2024

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:


August 13, 2024

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."


August 6, 2024

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:


August 2, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the July jobs report


August 1, 2024

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:


July 26, 2024

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


July 25, 2024

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: