Maryland State Wire

Steny Hoyer, a long-serving U.S. Congressman representing Maryland’s 5th district, recently voiced his opposition to proposed legislation he refers to as the "Big, Ugly Bill." Hoyer has served in Congress since 1981 and is known for his advocacy on behalf of vulnerable populations. He has expressed concerns about the impact of this bill on Marylanders with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.

On July 2, 2025, Hoyer tweeted that "Marylanders with disabilities – especially in rural areas – will shoulder the burden of Trump’s Big, Ugly Bill." He highlighted remarks from the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) regarding what they described as devastating impacts from the bill.

Later that day, at 16:35 UTC, Hoyer noted in another tweet that "More than 245,000 Marylanders would lose health care coverage because of a big, ugly bill Trump wants to sign on July 4th." He criticized both the Senate and House for pushing through this legislation which he claims aims to provide tax breaks to the wealthiest while increasing costs for millions.

In a subsequent tweet posted at 18:31 UTC, Hoyer accused the Trump Administration of neglecting vulnerable groups by stating that "The Trump Administration has turned its back on children, seniors, and people with disabilities to give tax breaks to the wealthiest among us." He reaffirmed that House Democrats remain united against this legislation and committed to advocating for those most at risk.

Steny Hoyer was born in New York City in 1939 but now resides in Mechanicsville. His educational background includes a BA from the University of Maryland and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center. Before his tenure in Congress began in 1981 after replacing Gladys Spellman, he served in both the Maryland House of Representatives and State Senate.