Maryland State Wire

Steny Hoyer, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 5th district, recently took to social media to express his views on certain policy actions and their implications for the American public. His comments focused on data privacy concerns and tax administration disruptions.

On April 15, 2025, Hoyer highlighted serious privacy breaches involving prominent figures, stating, "Trump & Musk's DOGE henchmen have also accessed taxpayers’ private data, including their Social Security numbers, addresses, financial history, and much more. Furthermore, they intend to breach longstanding legal firewalls, sharing rather than protecting sensitive taxpayer data." This statement underscores concerns about the handling of sensitive taxpayer information.

In another tweet dated April 15, 2025, he criticized recent administrative decisions affecting the Internal Revenue Service, commenting, "By cutting IRS funding and purging staff at the height of tax season, Trump, Musk, and Vought have deleted the people throughout our nation who provide customer service to taxpayers, hear tax disputes, crack down on tax fraud, and ensure Americans get their tax refunds on time." Hoyer raised concerns about the impact of reduced resources on taxpayer services and fraud prevention.

He further emphasized the disparity in tax burdens, expressing on the same day, "Hardworking American taxpayers shouldn't have to bear additional costs just so the wealthy can get out of paying what they legally owe." This highlights a focus on tax equity for ordinary citizens.

Steny Hoyer, who has represented Maryland’s 5th District since 1981, served previously in the Maryland House of Representatives and in the Maryland State Senate from 1967 to 1975. Born in New York City in 1939, Hoyer resides in Mechanicsville. He holds a BA from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center.