Maryland State Wire

Steny Hoyer, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland's 5th district since 1981, shared his thoughts on several pressing issues through social media on May 19, 2025. His posts covered topics ranging from personal reflections to national policy concerns.

In a heartfelt message posted at 18:43 UTC, Hoyer expressed his sorrow upon learning about former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis. He stated, "I was saddened to learn of my good friend and former President @JoeBiden's cancer diagnosis." Hoyer acknowledged Biden's resilience in facing challenges and extended his support to the Biden family while praying for a full recovery.

Later that day, at 20:49 UTC, Hoyer criticized Republican efforts regarding healthcare legislation. He commented, "Sadly, Republicans remain focused on forcing through their 'big, beautiful bill' that rips health care coverage away from millions of Americans and explodes the national debt in order to pass their massive tax cuts for the wealthiest individuals."

In another post at 20:49 UTC, Hoyer addressed economic concerns following a downgrade by major credit rating agencies. He noted that this marked the first such downgrade in over a century and attributed it to policies under the Trump Administration. "This shift comes as no surprise as the Trump Administration's trade & tax policies will add trillions to our debt and slow our economy," he remarked.

Hoyer has been an influential figure in Congress for decades, having served since replacing Gladys Spellman in 1981. Born in New York City in 1939 and currently residing in Mechanicsville, he holds degrees from both the University of Maryland and Georgetown University Law Center.