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Steny Hoyer
@RepStenyHoyer
Congressman for Maryland’s Fifth District in the U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DChoyer.house.govJoined February 2009

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I am grateful to , , and the Biden-Harris Administration for prioritizing the safety and security of Americans in their response to the unacceptable incursion of the Chinese surveillance balloon.
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.@SecDef: This afternoon, at the direction of President Biden, U.S. fighter aircraft assigned to USNORTHCOM successfully brought down the high-altitude surveillance balloon launched by and belonging to the PRC over the water off the South Carolina coast. defense.gov/News/Releases/
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I join in praying for the victims of the devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria and offering my condolences to their loved ones. America stands ready to provide appropriate support and assistance to people in need as the situation develops.
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake in Turkiye and Syria. I have directed my team to continue to closely monitor the situation in coordination with Turkiye and provide any and all needed assistance.
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Every year since I was first elected to Congress, I have been honored to play a part in organizing the annual Black History Month Breakfast and this year I am so honored to welcome Governor Wes Moore to Prince George’s County for this tremendous event.
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We can build on this progress through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & historic wins that will create jobs & grow our economy. I'm excited to Chair the new Regional Leadership Council to streamline House Dems' collaboration w/ the admin as we implement these historic measures.
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This month’s gains mean that more than 12 million jobs have been added to the economy since President Biden took office two years ago and the unemployment rate has fallen yet again to its lowest rate since May 1969.
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With the creation of more than half a million new jobs last month, the January #JobsReport reflects Democrats' commitment to policies that deliver more jobs, lower costs, and larger paychecks to the American people.
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Republicans are limiting women's health care choices by criminalizing abortion. The Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act will protect women’s right to travel when they travel across state lines to access reproductive health care.
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House Republicans’ partisan vote to remove a duly elected Member from her committee assignments because they disagree with her comments sets a dangerous precedent for free speech and is a blow to the integrity of our institution.
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As our dear friend and late colleague Elijah Cummings said, “we are better than this.” House Republicans’ politicized resolution on socialism intends to divide us and distracts from the real issues facing American workers and their families.
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. offered a bold vision for making a transformative difference in the lives of Marylanders during his State of the State address earlier today. I look forward to working with him and Lt. Gov Miller to address the pressing issues facing workers & families in #MD05.
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I just finished delivering my first State of the State Address. It is our time to lead, and it is service that will help to save us. God bless Maryland.
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I thank the first responders for their fast response and share my deep condolences with the Metro community, bystanders who witnessed the attack, and those pained by this incident across the Washington region.
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I am saddened by the shooting that occurred at the Potomac Avenue Metro station today and my prayers are with those harmed in this incident, including the WMATA employee who bravely attempted to deescalate the situation.
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UPDATE: One person is dead, and three others are injured after a shooting at the Potomac Avenue Metro Station in Southeast D.C., police say. nbcwashington.com/news/local/2-s
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Today, Black leaders continue to propel our country toward a greater future. I have been fortunate to work alongside many of them, including my colleagues in , to build safer communities, expand voting rights, and build economic opportunities for working families.
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As Ranking Member, I am also eager to continue my ongoing work to support our many federal employees in Maryland's Fifth District and across the country. I am grateful to have this new opportunity to deliver further results to Marylanders and the American people.
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83 years ago today, issued their first check, launching the most successful anti-poverty program in our history. I will continue to defend Social Security against GOP attacks bent on destroying these crucial earned benefits for retirees & disabled workers.
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I am excited to serve as Chair of the Regional Leadership Council, which will amplify our work with the Biden-Harris Administration as we implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law & other historic wins delivered by House Dems. Read more from  ⬇️
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Congress has a responsibility to do more to root out bias and misconduct in our justice system. We must take action again to ensure the bipartisan George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, which passed the House last Congress, becomes law.
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I am horrified by the brutal assault on Tyre Nichols in footage released tonight and extend my condolences to his family. This deeply alarming act of violence cannot be tolerated in our country. I join the calls for accountability and swift justice against those responsible.
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I join in condemning the terrorist attack that occurred in Jerusalem this evening. Even more despicable, this vile act occurred during Shabbat on International Holocaust Remembrance Day. I am praying for the victims & their loved ones & wish a swift recovery to all those injured.
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I have long believed that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve ought to remain above partisan politics. House Republicans' misguided SPR bill would only further politicize a strategic stockpile that is crucial to our national security.
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Holocaust remembrance is more important than ever as we contend with growing antisemitism. This rhetoric is not just sickening; it is dangerous. We have a responsibility to push back against extremism and must ensure the world never forgets the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust.
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Today’s GDP numbers are great news for America’s working families – as and House Democrats have delivered landmark legislation to create jobs and accelerate American manufacturing, our economy continues to grow.
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Today’s report—the advance estimate of fourth quarter GDP in 2022—finds that the U.S. economy grew by 2.9 percent over October, November, and December, primarily reflecting contributions from consumption and inventory investment. 1/
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Thanks to and House Democrats’ leadership, more than 16.3 millions Americans now have health insurance through the ACA marketplace, a historic high. House Democrats will continue our work to lower health care costs and expand quality, affordable health care.
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A record 16.3 million people sought health insurance through the Affordable Care Act this year, double the number covered when the marketplaces first launched nearly a decade ago, the Biden administration announced Wednesday. to.pbs.org/3XDjLPA
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His announcement of a new Department of Service and Civic Innovation is a tremendous initiative that will work to provide students with experiential learning opportunities while also finding purpose in service to others.
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We must continue to stand behind our Ukrainian friends. I will continue working with House Democrats and many of our colleagues across the aisle to ensure that our support for Ukraine remains steadfast as they continue to defend global democracy.
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I commend for continuing to lead an unprecedented international effort to support Ukraine, including today's announcement that the US will send further military aid, including Abrams tanks, to the people of Ukraine as they fight for their democracy.
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Gov. Wes Moore is focused on making MD transportation more equitable, & I applaud his choice for MD Secretary of Transportation, Paul J. Wiedefeld. I look forward to working with Secretary Wiedefeld to meet Marylanders’ transportation infrastructure needs.
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I was glad to join in honoring former Secretary Jeh Johnson as his portrait was unveiled today at DHS Headquarters. I join in thanking him for his work to protect our country and promote our national security.
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ICYMI: new data finds that the #InflationReductionAct will put money back in the pockets of millions of working Americans who rely on life-saving insulin. House Democrats put #PeopleOverPolitics to deliver this landmark bill that will help lower prescription drug costs.
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A new report shows the $35 monthly insulin cap in historic law, effective January 1 for Medicare Part D, would have saved 1.5 million people with Medicare an average of $500 dollars on their insulin in 2020! View the report here: hhs.gov/about/news/202
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Always glad to support and the work they do to ensure our students have pathways to success. Thank you to Superintendent for welcoming me last week to discuss how #CalvertShines.
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🙏🏽 U.S. Congressman Steny Hoyer @RepStenyHoyer @StenyHoyer for stopping by and expressing your support of @calvertnet Shout out to Stefanie Barone Deputy District Director + alumnae of Calvert HS. #calvertshines ☀️ #leading4excellence #setthebarmeetthebarexceedthebarraisethebar
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