119th Congress
Steny H. Hoyer
Representative, MD-5, Maryland
Party
- Democrat
- Born
- June 14, 1939 (age 87)
- In Congress
- House since 1981
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 96%
- Missed Votes
- 4%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-4131
- Website
- hoyer.house.gov
Committees
- Appropriations
Who Is Steny H. Hoyer?
Steny H. Hoyer is a Democratic representative from MD-5 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 1981. Born June 14, 1939, Hoyer is 87. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Hoyer voted on 297 and missed 13. Hoyer voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time. Hoyer sponsored one bill or resolution this Congress.
How Steny H. Hoyer Voted
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- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
- NayPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- NayProviding for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Steny H. Hoyer Sponsored
- American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026 (H.R. 10443, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Hoyer spoke on the floor 33 times on 29 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 16, 2026, 399 wordsSupporting Early-Childhood Educators' Deductions Act
I thank the gentleman, my friend, who cosponsored the Ukraine Support Act with me. I am sorry that the Senate won't pass that bill, and I am sorry the President won't sign that bill. The President will sign this bill. This is something we can do. I rise in very strong support of the passage of this legislation.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 3, 2026, 24 wordsProtect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
During Roll Call Vote No. 295 on H.R. 4795 I mistakenly recorded my vote as NAY when I should have voted YEA.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 2, 2026, 276 wordsHonoring Kenny Cox
I rise to pay tribute to my friend Kenny Cox, who passed away in July following a battle against Parkinson's disease.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 21, 2026, 671 words36th Anniversary of Ada
One of the proudest moments of my time in public service was sponsoring the Americans with Disabilities Act and seeing it through to enactment.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 15, 2026, 503 wordsNational Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
Sadly, I cannot agree with Chairman Cole. This bill does not send a strong message to our friends, nor does it send an unmistakable message to our adversaries.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 25, 2026, 13 wordsRemoval of Name of Member as Cosponsor of H. RES. 1110That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
- House, June 4, 2026, 623 wordsUkraine Support Act
I thank my friend, Mr. Meeks, who is ranking member of this committee. I thank all those who had the courage to stand up and sign this bill. I would say to my friend who just spoke, whom I have…
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, May 14, 2026, 177 wordsSupporting Ukraine
Yesterday, the gentleman from California (Mr. Kiley) added the 218th signature to the discharge petition for the Ukraine Support Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 29, 2026, 503 wordsFallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
When I was majority leader in 2008, Mr. Blunt, who was then in the leadership of the Republican Party, Senator Kit Bond, and Senator Jay Rockefeller, who co-chaired the Intel Committee in the United States Senate, and I worked together in a very difficult context.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, March 26, 2026, 1,154 wordsExpressing the Support of the House of Representatives for the Department of Homeland Security
Will the gentleman who just spoke yield? Will the gentleman who just spoke, who is walking out, would you yield?
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
See All (33)
- Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act (House, March 26, 2026)
- Proposing an Amendment to the Constitution of the United States Requiring a Balanced Budget for the Federal Government (House, March 18, 2026)
- Working Across the Aisle (House, March 5, 2026)
- Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, March 5, 2026)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 7744, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, March 4, 2026)
- Critical Mineral Consistency Act of 2025 (House, March 3, 2026)
- Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (House, February 25, 2026)
- Request to Consider H.R. 7481, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, February 25, 2026)
- Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, February 3, 2026)
- Providing for Consideration of H.R. 7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 14, 2026)
- Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (House, January 14, 2026)
- Retirement Announcement of Steny Hoyer (House, January 8, 2026)
- January 6 Attack (House, January 6, 2026)
- Liberty Versus Tyranny (House, December 18, 2025)
- Building Peace With Honor (House, December 16, 2025)
- Thanking Mackenzie Scott (House, December 12, 2025)
- Honoring the Life and Legacy of Bob Mitchell (House, December 10, 2025)
- Partnership for L.A. Schools (House, September 17, 2025)
- Gulf of America Act (House, May 8, 2025)
- Honoring Commitments (House, May 7, 2025)
- Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 (House, March 11, 2025)
- Staying on Ukraine's Side (House, March 6, 2025)
- Supporting Federal Workers (House, February 5, 2025)
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Questions About Steny H. Hoyer
Is Steny H. Hoyer still in Congress?
Yes. Steny H. Hoyer is serving as representative from MD-5 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Steny H. Hoyer?
Steny H. Hoyer is a Democrat.
When is Steny H. Hoyer up for reelection?
Hoyer's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Steny H. Hoyer?
Steny H. Hoyer was born June 14, 1939 and is 87.
How often does Steny H. Hoyer vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Hoyer voted with the majority of their party 96% of the time.
What committees is Steny H. Hoyer on?
House Committee on Appropriations.