Maryland State Wire

Steny Hoyer, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing Maryland's 5th district since 1981, recently addressed pressing issues via social media. His comments touched on both local and national concerns.

On July 7, 2025, Hoyer expressed his sorrow regarding the severe flooding in Texas. In his tweet, he stated, "I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the flooding in Texas." He extended gratitude to first responders involved in rescue operations and offered condolences to the victims' families while keeping affected communities in his thoughts.

Later that day, Hoyer turned his attention to environmental issues affecting Maryland. In a post made at 21:54 UTC, he highlighted the threat posed by invasive Blue Catfish to the Chesapeake Bay. He noted that this species jeopardizes both the bay's ecosystems and surrounding communities. Hoyer announced his collaboration with Representative Sarah Elfreth on introducing the MAWS Act aimed at safeguarding this vital watershed.

The following day, July 8, 2025, Hoyer reiterated his commitment to protecting Maryland’s natural resources in another tweet. He again underscored the importance of addressing the invasive Blue Catfish issue through legislative action with Rep. Elfreth, emphasizing their joint effort to preserve both ecological and economic aspects of the Chesapeake Bay.

Steny Hoyer was born in New York City in 1939 and has been a resident of Mechanicsville for many years. An alumnus of the University of Maryland and Georgetown University Law Center, he has dedicated much of his career to public service within Maryland.