Maryland State Wire

Steny Hoyer, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland’s 5th district, recently tweeted about various political issues, reinforcing his stance on civil rights and federal employee protections. Hoyer has been serving in Congress since 1981 after succeeding Gladys Spellman. His recent tweets touch on topics such as civil rights legislation and criticism of former President Donald Trump's policies.

On April 29, 2025, Hoyer expressed his support for reintroducing the Equality Act, mentioning he has previously worked to pass it in the House as Majority Leader in the 117th Congress. Hoyer committed to "continue working to combat Trump's attacks on civil rights & expand protections against discrimination for all Americans" ("Proud to join @EqualityCaucus to support reintroducing the #EqualityAct...").

Later that day, Hoyer criticized former President Trump in a tweet, pointing out that Trump has reverted to "politics of revenge & retribution," failing to deliver on his promises to "lower costs, fix immigration, make government more efficient." Hoyer argued that post-Trump’s presidency, Americans are left "less prosperous, safe, & satisfied" ("Trump brought back his politics of revenge & retribution...").

In a subsequent post, Hoyer expressed solidarity with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM Union) against what he describes as the Trump Administration's attacks on civil service. He emphasized his commitment to protecting federal employees and ensuring they provide necessary services to Americans ("I am proud to stand in solidarity with @IAM_Union against the Trump Administration's continued attacks...").

Hoyer’s extensive political career is complemented by his educational background, which includes a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center.