Maryland State Wire

Steny Hoyer, a seasoned political figure serving in the U.S. Congress since 1981 and representing Maryland's 5th district, expressed strong opinions on recent legislative and administrative actions through a series of tweets. Hoyer, who also served in the Maryland House of Representatives and the Maryland State Senate prior to his tenure in Congress, voiced concerns about potential policy impacts and administrative conduct.

On June 4, 2025, Hoyer criticized Republican lawmakers by stating that their proposed legislation would significantly increase national debt while leaving millions uninsured. He remarked, "Republicans claim they want to cut deficits, yet their 'big, ugly bill' would add more to the debt than any bill in history while leaving 11 million more Americans without health insurance." He urged Senate colleagues to oppose this proposal.

Later that day, Hoyer condemned the Trump Administration's actions during a hearing with the Appropriations Committee Democrats. He accused them of legal violations and inefficiencies that have adversely affected federal employees. In his tweet at 17:30 UTC, he wrote "The Trump Administration has broken the law, reduced efficiency, & traumatized federal employees all to undermine the government's vital work for the American people." He encouraged viewers to follow an upcoming session where officials were expected to demand accountability from OMB Director Russ Vought.

In a subsequent post on June 4 at 21:30 UTC, Hoyer continued his critique by highlighting personal costs inflicted upon federal workers due to administrative policies. He tweeted "Trump and Musk set out to traumatize the federal workforce. Today I told @RussVought that these efforts have cost workers their lives." This comment was made during a hearing by Appropriations Committee Democrats focused on Financial Services and General Government issues.

Steny Hoyer was born in New York City in 1939 and currently resides in Mechanicsville. His educational background includes a BA from the University of Maryland, College Park and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center obtained in 1966.