Steny H. Hoyer
U.S. Representative (D) for Maryland, 87 years old.
- lawyer
- J.D. Georgetown University Law Center (1966)
HOYER, Steny Hamilton, (relative of [John Hart,](https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000288) great-nephew of [Joseph Clark Baldwin,](https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000093) relative of [John Hart Brewer](https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/B000810) ), a Representative from Maryland; born in New York City, N.Y., June 14, 1939; graduated from Suitland High School, Suitland, Md., 1957; B.S., University of Maryland, College Park, 1963; J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., 1966; lawyer, private practice; member of the Maryland state senate, 1966-1979, and president, 1975-1979; member of the Maryland state board for higher education, 1978-1981; Delegate to Democratic National Conventions, 1968, 1974, 1976, and 1984; elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-seventh Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy created by H. Res. 80, which declared United States Representative Gladys Noon Spellman's seat vacant due to an incapacitating illness, and reelected to the twenty-two succeeding Congresses (May 19, 1981-present); chairman, House Democratic Caucus (One Hundred First through One Hundred Third Congresses); minority whip (One Hundred Eighth, One Hundred Ninth, and One Hundred Twelfth through One Hundred Fifteenth Congresses); majority leader (One Hundred Tenth, One Hundred Eleventh, One Hundred Sixteenth, and One Hundred Seventeenth Congresses).
Source: U.S. Congress Bioguide / public-record corporate filings.
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Oversight committees · 4
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Recent legislative activity · 20 bills
0 sponsored, 20 cosponsored in the 119th Congress. Color-coded by sector — yellow chips mark bills that overlap a sector this politician has actually traded in.
- Providing Veterans Essential Medications ActReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Expressing the disapproval of the House of Representatives regarding the slaughter of dogs and cats for human consumption and encouraging Japan to enact a nationwide ban on such practices.Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Rights for the TSA Workforce ActReferred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
- 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin ActReceived in the Senate.
- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Federal Retirement Fairness ActASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Ms. Randall asked unanimous consent that she may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1522, a bill originally introduced by Representative Connolly, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Supporting the recognition of April 2026 as "National County Government Month" to honor the county government workforce, educate residents about local programs and services, and celebrate the county government role in the intergovernmental partnership.Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Clarence Mitchell, Jr. Statue ActReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Congressional Tribute to Constance Baker Motley Act of 2025Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Momnibus ActReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement ActReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Direct File Act of 2026Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- DISCLOSE Act of 2026Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- FAIR ActReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Stop Excessive Force in Immigration Act of 2025Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.