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WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement after Congressman John Sarbanes (MD-03) announced that he will not run for re-election in 2024:

“John Sarbanes is a public servant of the highest order, as was his late father Paul. He is a man of great character, high intellect, and deep conviction. John is my dear friend, and I know that Marylanders not only in his district but in every corner of our state will miss having him in their congressional delegation. I certainly will.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Members of Congress, the American Jewish Committee, and families of hostages currently being held by Hamas in Gaza for a press conference to bring attention to the plight of these hostages. During his remarks, Congressman Hoyer introduced Ruby Chen, the father of 19-year-old Itay Chen, who was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7. Following his remarks, Ruby Chen presented him with a dog tag marked with “Bring Them Home” to serve as a reminder of those held captive in Gaza.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Bloomberg TV to discuss the new Speaker of the House and House Republicans’ deep divisions that left the House paralyzed for the last three weeks. Below is a transcript of his interview and a link to the video: 

WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the House Floor today urging his colleagues to vote with one voice to pass House Resolution 771 – Standing with Israel as it Defends Itself Against the Barbaric War Launched by Hamas and Other Terrorists. Below is a transcript and link to his full remarks: 

WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in announcing nearly $3.2 million to fund five projects in Maryland that advance environmental justice as part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined John Berman on CNN News Central to discuss how Republicans continue to be deeply divided, divisive, and dysfunctional. Below are excerpts from his interview and a link to the video: 

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer applauded the Biden-Harris administration, through the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), announcement that Baltimore Tech Hub in Central Maryland was designated as one of the 31 inaugural Tech Hubs in regions across the country that show potential for rapid growth in key technology sectors.

WASHINGTON, DC – This weekend, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined Mark Hall on DC News Now's Capitol Review and Adam Longo on WUSA9's News at 5 to discuss how Republicans must choose a bipartisan path forward in order to end their dysfunction and get back to work for the American people. Below are highlights of his remarks and links to the full interviews: