Steny Hoyer
Sourced recordU.S. House - MD District 05 · Congressional District 5
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Profile Snapshot
Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician and retired attorney who has served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. From 2003 to 2023, Hoyer was the second-ranking Democrat in the House of Representatives behind Nancy Pelosi. He served twice as House Majority Leader, from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
Promise Keeping
Honesty
Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
Consistency
Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
Support for Law Enforcement
Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
Fiscal Responsibility
Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
Inflation
Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Evidence & Sources
42/43 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 42 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialSteny Hoyer is a candidate for U.S. House - MD District 05profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $4,608,825.11 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ranking Member Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Egregious Dismissal of Election Assistance Commissioners
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hoyer Statement Commemorating America's 250th Independence Day
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
- VerifiedPublic statement: Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ranking Member Hoyer Opening Remarks during FSGG Oversight Hearing on Office of Management and Budget
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Steny Hoyer, Maryland Delegation and Wes Moore Meet on State Priorities - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: AIPAC-backed Adrian Boafo beats crowded field to replace Maryland’s Steny Hoyer - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maryland Democrats make Adrian Boafo their choice to replace his former boss, Rep. Steny Hoyer - AP News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maryland voters tap Hoyer's hand-picked successor, incumbents in Democratic primaries - Courthouse News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer not seeking reelection - DC News Now
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former Hoyer campaign manager wins primary for his House seat in Maryland - The Hill
- VerifiedNews coverage: Boafo wins Democratic primary for Steny Hoyer’s seat in Maryland’s 5th District - Washington Examiner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Hoyer alum Adrian Boafo wins Maryland House primary with help of crypto, pro-Israel money - Politico
- VerifiedNews coverage: Maryland state Del. Adrian Boafo wins Democratic primary to succeed Rep. Steny Hoyer - WBFF
- VerifiedNews coverage: Who succeeds Steny Hoyer could offer a glimpse into Democrats’ future - The Baltimore Banner
- VerifiedNews coverage: Candidates pursuing retiring Md. Rep. Steny Hoyer’s seat in Congress weigh in on issues - WTOP
Bills & Legislative Work
2024-09-27: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2023-06-15: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2022-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2022-11-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
2022-06-21: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2021-11-03: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2022-11-01: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
2022-05-24: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
2022-07-20: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2021-01-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Public Statements
ia Press Releases July 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump fired the remaining members of the independent and bipartisan Election Assistance Commission: Hoyer Statement Commemorating America's 250th Independence Day July 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoye
issioners July 10, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after President Donald Trump fired the remaining members of the independent and bipartisan Election Assistance Commission: July 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement to commemorate the 250th annivers
v> July 4, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence, known as Independence Day: “As we mark this milestone anniversary of our nation’s independence, let us do so as our Framers intended: ‘out of many, one.’ July 2, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the June job
lease listings">Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement on the June jobs report: Issues : Jobs & the Economy June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to uphold the 14th Amendment, which guarantees U.S. citizenship and equal and civil rights to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States": Ranking Me
OTUS Ruling on Birthright Citizenship June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled to uphold the 14th Amendment, which guarantees U.S. citizenship and equal and civil rights to "all persons born or naturalized in the United States": June 30, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Govern
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