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Steny Hoyer

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Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Hoyer has held various leadership positions, including House Majority Leader. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents in Maryland and beyond. Hoyer is known for his commitment to bipartisanship and has played a significant role in legislative negotiations over the years.

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August 21, 2026

Both bills ought to become law.

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  1. Ladies and gentlemen of the House, as we have on numerous occasions, we just raised the liability, or the ability, of the United States to pay a substantial amount. What we are doing now that we have not done in the last decade is to adopt a fiscal constraint at the same time, a fiscal constraint to get us to wherever Americans want us to be, and that is to fiscal balance, to a fiscally responsible government and a fiscally responsible country to match the fiscal responsibility of most of our citizens. The House has just voted that our country should pay the bills it already incurred. Those obligations, of course, come from actions America has already taken. Those actions cannot be changed, so it was necessary to pay the bill. But we can and must confront our record debt going forward. We can and must set a more responsible path fiscally for our country.5 sources2010govinfo.gov
  2. I thank my friend for yielding. There are times in life when you get a call and you are shocked, you are saddened, you are stunned. That was such a call for, I am sure, all of us when we learned that Paula Nowakowski had passed away. Shakespeare said, ``She should have died hereafter. There would have been time for such a word. Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow.'' Paula will not see those tomorrows, and we are sad. And we share the sadness and loss that her family has experienced. And, John, we share the loss that you have experienced. All of us who have staff know that they become family, not just staff, not just bureaucrats or somebody that we rely on to do this, that, or the other. They become alter egos, in many respects, particularly those who lead our offices. Paula Nowakowski had that relationship to John Boehner and, indeed, to others as well. Since 1995, Paula was an important and positive part of Leader Boehner's team, and in that time she earned respect throughout the Congress for her political skill, for her work ethic and her dedication to her ideals.4 sources2010govinfo.gov
  3. I thank the gentleman. As the gentleman knows, we believe that the bill that passed the House on the Violence Against Women Act left out a lot of women. It reduced the scope that the Senate passed with, again, a bipartisan vote with, frankly, all the women on the Republican side of the aisle in the United States Senate voting for the Senate bill. We think the House bill restricted the coverage of that bill. It seems to me that we ought to be against violence against all women and other persons who may be subject to domestic violence. We would hope that that matter could be resolved, frankly, along the lines of making sure that all people are protected from domestic violence. Lastly, may I ask the gentleman what he expects the schedule for the balance of July to be. Again, I would reiterate, as the gentleman knows, we have very, very few days left, less than 30 full days between now and the election following this week. There are another 8 days that are 6:30 days, or some number, either 7 or 8 6:30 days, so we don't have very much time to deal with some of the pressing problems, including dealing with middle class tax cuts to make sure that working people in this country who are having a hard time making ends meet don't get an increase in their taxes on January 1. Will the gentleman tell me what he expects the schedule to be in the month of July.2 sources2012govinfo.gov
  4. Marylanders are struggling in Trump's failing economy, and they're looking to their state and federal leaders for help as the Administration continues to impose drastic cuts to affordable health care, food assistance, and other critical services.2 sources2026vanhollen.senate.gov
  5. From day one, Team Maryland has worked together closely to ensure that the Key Bridge is rebuilt as safely, quickly, and cost-effectively as possible.2 sources2026hoyer.house.gov
Aug 18, 2026

We’re glad to see the Court acknowledge this fact, ruling that the Trump Administration’s actions are unlawful and void.

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Aug 18, 2026

We will not stop fighting to fulfill our promise to the men and women of the Bureau to deliver a new, secure headquarters in Maryland so they can do their work without compromising their safety or our national security.

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Aug 15, 2026

this month’s job report is another reminder that, while this President keeps trying to change the subject, the numbers tell the same devastating story.

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Aug 14, 2026

“I look forward to working with my colleagues to reach agreement and pass robust and bipartisan sanctions legislation. We must send the strongest possible message of American support as Ukraine defends democracy against despotism.”

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Aug 14, 2026

“We must ensure that Ukrainians have every tool needed to see this war to victory. In doing so, we keep the faith with Ukraine and with international law.

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Aug 14, 2026

“It has been an honor to help lead this fight in Congress, including working to discharge the Ukraine Support Act from committee and partnering with former Chairman McCaul, Ranking Member Meeks, and others to pass it through the House in…

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Aug 14, 2026

Americans deserve to have Congress focus on the issues that matter, not litigating conspiracy theories from the pandemic.

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Aug 13, 2026

Each of these bills on its own would be a significant blow to Russian aggression. But together they have the potential to accelerate the shift in momentum we are already seeing on the battlefield and help Ukraine achieve the victory it has…

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Aug 13, 2026

The threat posed by Putin, sowing global instability, kidnapping children, and targeting civilians, demands comprehensive and resolute action.

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Aug 13, 2026

Right now, Ukrainians are fighting bravely on the front lines of a war not only for the survival of their independent nation but for the future of democracy and respect for international law.

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Aug 12, 2026

We must send the strongest possible message of American support as Ukraine defends democracy against despotism.

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Aug 11, 2026

I’m proud to join former Chairman McCaul to introduce this legislation in the House, a companion to the Sanctioning Russia Act, which the late Sen. Lindsey Graham negotiated in his final days, along with Sen. Blumenthal, Ranking Member…

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Aug 11, 2026

Democracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin’s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty.

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Aug 11, 2026

This bill would impose the toughest sanctions we can on Putin’s inner circle, Russia’s oil and gas oligarchs, its shadow fleet of oil tankers, and its financial sector – all of which have sustained Russia’s war machine.

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Aug 11, 2026

We must ensure that Ukrainians have every tool needed to see this war to victory.

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Aug 11, 2026

For more than four years, Ukrainians have courageously defended their free democracy against Russia’s determined effort to stamp it out and impose despotism on its people.

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Aug 9, 2026

The July jobs report continues to capture a feeling that many Americans know all too well — uncertainty.

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Aug 9, 2026

Instead of tackling the growing affordability crisis plaguing our nation, President Trump has created an elaborate distraction campaign by instigating foreign conflicts and obsessing over birthright citizenship.

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Aug 9, 2026

Every day, I hear from constituents who are struggling to afford basic necessities under an administration that prioritizes the President’s billionaire friends over hardworking families.

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Aug 9, 2026

Senate Republicans’ vote in the Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee to hold him in contempt of Congress is nothing short of a witch-hunt instigated by President Trump and whose purpose is to achieve Republicans’ goal of…

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Aug 9, 2026

Rather than fulfilling his oath to promote the general welfare of Americans, Trump continues to dedicate taxpayer resources to his war of choice with Iran.

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Jul 28, 2026

Madam Administrator, with all due respect, I've asked you two direct questions, you have not answered either one of them.

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Jul 27, 2026

Today, I join in celebrating the thirty-sixth anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) – pivotal legislation that reshaped the lives of millions of Americans living with disabilities, guaranteeing them equal access and…

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Jul 27, 2026

As we reflect on these accomplishments, we are reminded that the fight is not over.

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