Congressman Steny Hoyer, Neighbor

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer represents Maryland’s Fifth Congressional District and serves as the House Democratic Whip for the 113th Congress, playing a key role in shaping Democrats’ legislative priorities. He previously served as Majority Leader from 2007-2011. He was first elected to the House in 1981.

Congressman Hoyer is spearheading House Democrats’ Make It In America plan to rebuild American manufacturing, increase economic competitiveness, and create well-paying jobs for the middle class.

A firm believer that fiscal responsibility is critical to a strong economy and affording the investments we need for our future, Congressman Hoyer led the effort that put the “PAYGO” principle into law, mandating that our nation must pay for what it buys.

As an advocate of equal opportunity, Congressman Hoyer guided the Americans with Disabilities Act to passage in 1990 and was a lead sponsor of the Help America Vote Act in 2002, hailed as the most important voting rights legislation since the 1960’s.

Congressman Hoyer and his wife, the late Judith Hoyer, raised their three daughters in Prince George’s and St. Mary’s Counties.