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Hoyer, Steny

United States Representative · Maryland · District 5

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Steny H. Hoyer is a Democratic U.S. representative from Maryland's 5th Congressional District. Congress.gov records his House service beginning with a 1981 special election and continuing through the 119th Congress.

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Profile research reviewed August 18, 2026

Steny H. Hoyer is a Democratic U.S. representative from Maryland's 5th Congressional District. Congress.gov records his House service beginning with a 1981 special election and continuing through the 119th Congress.

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Current institutional role

U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 5th District

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Steny H. Hoyer is a Democratic U.S. representative from Maryland's 5th Congressional District. Congress.gov records his House service beginning with a 1981 special election and continuing through the 119th Congress.

Hoyer's official House biography records extensive leadership service, including House Majority Leader from 2007 to 2011 and again from 2019 to 2023, and Democratic Whip during two separate periods. His office also highlights his role in House passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Help America Vote Act.

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Editorial research reviewed: August 18, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.

Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
Maryland · District 5
Party
Democratic
Birth date
June 14, 1939
Washington phone
(202) 225-4131
Office
1705 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-2005
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 5th District
  • Former House Majority Leader
  • Former House Democratic Whip
  • Chair, House Democratic Regional Leadership Council
Recent Recorded Votes

Official recorded-vote record

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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Claims & Evidence

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