MECHANICSVILLE, Md. — Steny Hoyer has served Maryland’s 5th Congressional District since 1981 and has served as House Majority Leader since 2019. Now, at 83 years old, Hoyer hopes to stay in office as he believes there is still more work to do.
“I was inspired to run for office by former President John F. Kennedy, who delivered a speech at the University of Maryland when I was a student,” Hoyer told TheBayNet.com. “Since then, I have dedicated my life to serving my state and my country. For years, I have proudly represented the needs of my constituents, whether it was when I was in the Maryland State Senate or through my leadership in the House of Representatives. Throughout the 117th Congress, I have fought to address the COVID-19 pandemic, expand economic opportunities for families, and strengthen our crumbling infrastructure. I will continue to advocate on behalf of Marylanders in the years ahead.”
Hoyer believes that the two most important issues we face today are inflation and the state of our democracy, specifically women’s rights.
“I know voters are deeply concerned about inflation and the ability to afford their daily necessities for themselves and their families,” Hoyer said. “That is why I acted to fight inflation with the Inflation Reduction Act in Congress and will continue to lower costs for families.”
“Voters are also rightfully concerned about the state of our democracy. Particularly, women’s rights in Maryland and around the country after the Supreme Court’s decision in the Dobbs case overturned Roe v. Wade, and the right to vote,” Hoyer explained. “I brought the Women’s Health Protection Act to the Floor to enshrine Roe v. Wade into law, and I believe we must do everything possible to prevent extremist Republicans hell-bent on undermining constitutional freedoms from winning in November. Inflation and protecting our freedoms and democracy are the two issues I believe Marylanders care about the most as they head out to the polls.”
If re-elected, Hoyer says he would fight and urge the Administration to put the new, consolidated FBI headquarters in Prince George’s County. He would also continue to work to remove hate in Congress by removing symbols of slavery and sedition from public display in the Capitol.
He will also continue to advocate for federal employees, and further the “Make it In America” agenda, which he’s been championing in Congress for over a decade.
The proudest accomplishment in Hoyer’s life was marrying his late wife Judy and raising their three daughters.
“As an educator, Judy was devoted to helping children and their families. In her honor, I’ve invested in K-12 education and supported the growth and expansion of the Judy Centers throughout the state. I will continue to support Maryland’s children and ensure they have pathways to success,” he said.
Hoyer says he lives by many mottos, but one of his favorites is “it’s never too late to do the right thing.” He believes there is more work to be done to ensure that America can live up to its founding principles.
“Each year, I have been blessed to have the support of families in Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District, and each year I have delivered for those families. I will continue to serve my District and our country by working with the Biden Administration and my colleagues in the House and Senate. I believe in building on the progress that has been made in our economy and for our families, and I look forward to continuing this work and acting in the best interests of my constituents in the future,” Hoyer said.
“I would like voters to make a plan for voting. This year’s election will be critical for our state and for our country and will have consequences for every American,” he explained. “While extreme MAGA Republicans attack women’s reproductive freedom, disenfranchise the right of every American to vote, and work to slash Social Security and Medicare, Democrats are putting people over politics and the urgent needs of America’s hardworking families first. I encourage you to urge your friends, your co-workers, and your family to get out to vote this year and make their voices heard.”
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Crook
Worthless career politician. He should have been sidelined a long time ago. Only fools would vote for this man.
still more work to do?????? no ,,,still more money to steal!!!!! HOYER MUST GO!!!!!PUT HIM OUT TO PASTURE
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Time to go Steny!!!
I really like it when The Baynet makes room for profiles like this.
I know that times are tough economically for newspapers (in the case of Baynet an online newspaper). Because the economics of running local newspapers have become more difficult, many local newspapers across the country don’t do as much in-depth reporting as they used to, nor do they make as much space for political contenders to present their ideas as in these profiles.
There very real economic reasons why this has happened (all over the country) but I’m glad to see Baynet trying to buck that trend with these political profile articles.
As far as Steny Hoyer goes, he’s not perfect but he has done a lot of really good things for Maryland. There are actually a big percentage of democrats in Southern Maryland— but we live in a time where conservatives are more active in posting comments on the Internet in southern Maryland, so it creates a false impression at times.
I am actually neither a democrat nor a republican, I am an Independent. I am liberal in some ways and conservative in other ways.
The majority of Americans are like me, by the way. Independents in the US outnumber both democrats and republicans.
But we are not the ones who make the most noise, the extremes on both sides do that.
A lot of good things? Name one without saying “he kept the Navy here”.
Name something else that matters more as it relates to St Mary’s county. Or keeping Indian Head in Charles.
He DID NOT keep the Navy here. The Navy leadership at the time postured themselves (preplanned for base realignment) to keep the Navy here.
For all of you claiming Hoyer is a “crook” as “worthless” please fill us in where he has stolen and hasn’t fulfilled his duties.
He is rich, he got rich with your tax dollars just like all politicians, they’re all crooks
Don’t hate the player, hate the game that you’re playing and if you’re not happy, find a new one.
He is a career politician, votes to raise taxes on all Marylanders. He wanted to give himself a raise. He hasn’t done anything good, how about you fill us in and tell us what he has accomplished? I have yet to see any of them other than taking a paycheck every week without doing a thing in office.
HR 82 – $peny needs to go.
Retire old man
Hoyer a self proclaimed tax and spend liberal who should have retired years ago. Go away old man.
Time to retire. Vote for Chris Palombi.
I hate seeing ALL of the Anonymous post in the comments section of each article on this website. If you can’t OWN your opinion then I wish you would just keep your comments to yourself!
Then don’t look at them if you have a issue with them, it’s that simple
Politicians are all crooks
Mary-land is a liberal cesspool.
Absolutely
Vote red. Remove every democrat.
Career man, nancy poleis lapdog does nothing for md. and the voters