The Public Record
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.
Frankly, these new Members of Congress apparently don't know what I am saying. We will vote to open DHS, including the Secretary's office, this afternoon, 1 hour from now, 2 hours from now. Bring it to the floor. Do not put in it what we…
In addition to that, I don't know that I have heard it mentioned, but in the bill that was passed earlier this year, DHS was funded. ICE was funded with $150 billion, so don't get on this floor and pretend that somehow it is not funded…
After a court said you must do this, the border czar, Tom Homan, who was in Minneapolis, who--by the way, Border Patrol killed Alex Pretti. Here is what the border czar said. Perhaps you don't care, but he said this: ``I don't care what…
Throughout this year's appropriations process, we have seen Donald Trump and Russell Vought trample on this Congress' power of the purse. Some will admit that. Some will say it silently. If there were ever a time for this Congress to…
I again urge the rejection of this amendment. It is clearly designed to alter opinions based upon the threat of being reduced in monetary ability to proceed. They disagree with the judge. There is a way to go about that. It is to appeal…
I want to tell the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Roy) that the gentleman who offered this amendment is protected by that same Constitution of the United States from having this done to him. Surely he would want to do unto others as he would…
I am opposed to CRs, but I am for keeping the government open, if those are the only alternatives. This bill also increases funding for election security grants by $30 million. I created that program, along with Bob Ney from Ohio, when we…
In closing, let me emphasize that this is consistent with what all of us say and was said in the committee yesterday. Mrs. Houchin said it particularly well, and others on the committee, when saying that they want the information necessary…
This Chamber should be full. I said that earlier because this was not an attack on Democrats. It is not an attack on Republicans. It was an attack on our country, on our democracy, and on our Constitution. That is why every Member of this…
To make Maryland House seats more competitive in a way that counters the Trump national steamroller.
The strikes were essential to preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
This is a particular egregious example of substituting their judgment for those who are locally elected to govern the District of Columbia.
It’s absurd that the House hasn’t taken it up. It’s absolutely irresponsible, unfair and beneath the credibility of leadership.
Very frankly, my confidence in America does not need that. I don't need Canada to be the 51st State. I don't need to invade Greenland, and I don't need the Gulf of America to have confidence in the greatest country on Earth. Are we so…
OPM's legally dubious and intentionally misleading offer is a disservice to these dedicated men and women, and it should be retracted immediately.
We lost Elijah far too early. His memory continues to guide us. His example is one to which all Members of this institution, all Members, all Americans, and all people ought to aspire. Attaching his name to this post office will serve as a…
We have seen this film before. Let's just skip to the ending today. Put a CR on the floor. I don't like CRs. We should have done our work. We should have passed 12 bills, sent them to the President, and had him sign it. Let's skip this…
I come to the floor to urge Members to understand it is not just about them. It is about this institution and the ability of people to serve in this institution with the resources necessary to sustain themselves and their families. Too…
Today, we took the responsible step of funding the people's government. Unfortunately, we did not, however, fund our allies in Ukraine. The Speaker has said publicly and privately that he is going to bring Ukraine to the floor when we come…
We should not shut people up who are trying to defend freedom across this world. Let us stop sleeping in this Congress. Over 300 Members of this body have consistently voted to aid Ukraine. Even more wish to aid Israel. Put the national…
The last Congress was the most Make It In America Congress in which I have served.
Antisemitism is a cancer on the international global community now, increasing at a faster rate than any time since World War II.
Politicians like Steny Hoyer
