Steny Hoyer, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 5th district, has recently shared his views on various pressing issues through social media posts. Hoyer, who has been in office since 1981 and holds degrees from the University of Maryland and Georgetown University Law Center, expressed concerns over matters affecting both domestic and international spheres.
On February 20, 2025, Hoyer criticized plans reportedly involving Elon Musk and Donald Trump to reduce the workforce at the IRS by over 6,000 employees during tax-filing season. He stated that this move “undermines the agency’s ability to ensure hard-working Americans get their refunds and ensure everyone pays their fair share.” Read more
Later that day, he expressed condolences for the return of murdered hostages Kfir Bibas, Ariel Bibas, their mother Shiri Bibas, and Oded Lifshitz. Hoyer condemned these acts by Hamas as deserving “universal condemnation” and offered prayers for the victims’ memories to be a blessing. Read more
In another post on February 20, Hoyer commented on reports of a suspected terror attack in Israel involving several buses near Tel Aviv. He expressed relief that there were no injuries or casualties from what was described as a foiled plot and mentioned his intent to monitor ongoing investigations closely. Read more
