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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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Sep 1, 2026

Once again, this Administration is trying to drive hardworking public servants out of government, delivering the 'trauma' that OMB Director Russ Vought promised to inflict.

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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 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 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

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

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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 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

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 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 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

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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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

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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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

So, our work continues, and we will keep fighting diligently so that every American may enjoy the promises upon which our nation was founded – liberty and justice for all.

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