Steny Hoyer, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 5th district since 1981, recently shared his thoughts on various matters through a series of tweets. Hoyer, who has had a distinguished career in public service and lawmaking, expressed his sentiments on the passing of a former colleague, judicial actions against executive orders, and support for federal employees.
On May 14, 2025, Hoyer mourned the loss of former Senator Kit Bond. In his tweet, he reflected on Bond’s bipartisan approach to legislation: “I join to mourn the loss of my friend, former Senator Kit Bond. Kit was a skilled legislator who was never afraid to work across the aisle or buck his own party to deliver results for Missourians & the American people. My prayers are with his loved ones.”
Later that day, Hoyer addressed actions taken by federal judges concerning executive orders issued by former President Trump. He stated: “Federal judges who block Trump’s illegal executive actions are doing their jobs & interpreting the law.” He emphasized the importance of ensuring that the judiciary is well-resourced to perform its constitutional duties amidst criticism from Trump and his allies.
In another tweet posted on May 14, 2025, Hoyer expressed gratitude towards Representative Stephen Lynch for organizing discussions aimed at countering perceived attacks on federal employees by the Trump administration. He affirmed his support for these workers: “I thank @RepStephenLynch for convening colleagues and allies to discuss how we can combat the Trump Admin’s attacks on federal employees.”
Hoyer has been an influential figure in Congress since succeeding Gladys Spellman in 1981. His career began in state politics as part of Maryland’s House of Representatives and Senate before transitioning to national governance.
