Steny Hoyer, U.S. Representative of Maryland's 5th Congressional District | Wikipedia
Steny Hoyer, U.S. Representative of Maryland's 5th Congressional District | Wikipedia
Steny Hoyer, a seasoned political figure representing Maryland’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress since 1981, recently shared several statements on social media addressing current issues and upcoming events.
On May 15, 2025, Hoyer questioned the leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), expressing concern over decisions made by the Trump Administration. He tweeted: "Who is even running HHS? @SecKennedy or Elon Musk? It is clear that the Trump Administration is making decisions to appease billionaires with little consideration of the consequences these cuts are having on the American people."
Later that day, Hoyer extended an invitation to an Open Mic Night event intended to celebrate finalists from Maryland's 5th District Black History Month Essay Contest. His tweet read: "I invite you to join us for an Open Mic Night to recognize the finalists of #MD05's Black History Month 2025 Essay Contest. I look forward to a night of insightful dialogue featuring the compelling works written by our district's talented students." The event aims to foster community engagement through student essays.
The following day, on May 16, 2025, Hoyer announced his collaboration with Representative Pete Sessions in introducing new legislation aimed at enhancing digital accessibility for individuals with disabilities. In his words: "The #ADA was all about access. Today, that includes the internet. I joined with Rep. @PeteSessions to introduce the Websites and Software Applications Accessibility Act to build on the ADA and remove digital barriers for individuals with disabilities." This legislative effort underscores ongoing commitments towards inclusivity in technology.
Steny Hoyer was born in New York City in 1939 and currently resides in Mechanicsville. A graduate of both University of Maryland and Georgetown University Law Center, he has dedicated much of his life to public service through various roles including serving in both Maryland House of Representatives and State Senate prior to joining Congress.
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