Steny Hoyer, U.S. Representative of Maryland's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House Headshot
Steny Hoyer, U.S. Representative of Maryland's 5th Congressional District | Official U.S. House Headshot
Steny Hoyer, a long-serving U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 5th district, took to social media to express his views on recent administrative actions and court decisions. As an 83-year-old veteran politician, Hoyer addressed several issues concerning the current government's policies and their implications on American rights and services.On April 9th at 01:54 UTC, Hoyer publicly criticized a decision by the White House to block access for the Associated Press, calling it a demonstration of the "disdain for a free press" and a violation of the First Amendment. He rejoiced at the restoration of full access to presidential events for the
Associated Press by a Trump-appointed judge.Later the same day, at 14:49 UTC, Hoyer commented on the actions of former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk, suggesting their intention to "isolate federal employees and agencies" as a means of complicating their service to the American populace. He condemned their actions as "perverse & contrary to the interests of our nation" and emphasized the need for accountability and opposition against what he labels as an
unlawful agenda.On April 10th, Hoyer weighed in on the situation involving Commissioner Samuels and her dismissal from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (@USEEOC). He expressed support for Samuels' legal challenge against her dismissal and highlighted the collective efforts of himself and 240 other lawmakers in demanding her reinstatement. Hoyer affirmed their ongoing commitment to confronting the Trump Administration's actions affecting workers and their
Steny Hoyer is currently serving in the U.S. Congress, representing Maryland’s 5th district. He replaced previous U.S Congress member Gladys Spellman in 1981.
Steny Hoyer has served in the U.S. Congress, representing Maryland’s 5th District, since 1981. He previously served in the Maryland House of Representatives, on the Maryland State Senate from 1967 to 1975.
Steny Hoyer, 83, was born in New York City, New York in 1939. He currently lives in Mechanicsville.
Hoyer graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a BA. He also earned a JD from Georgetown University Law Center in 1966.
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