U.S. House of Representatives
Steny H. Hoyer
U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Steny H. Hoyer represents Maryland's 5th District in the U.S. House. Hoyer first took office in this chamber on Jan 5, 1981, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Hoyer's recent roll-call votes. Hoyer sponsored at least 20 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Appropriations
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Hoyer voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as Maryland's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with Maryland and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →99% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
Bills Hoyer sponsored
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American Procurement Improvement Act of 2026
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Combatting Global Deforestation Act of 2024
Latest action (Sep 27, 2024): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
Latest action (Jun 15, 2023): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
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Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.
Latest action (Dec 2, 2022): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling for further action to strengthen home and community living for individuals with disabilities.
Latest action (Nov 1, 2022): Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
Latest action (Jun 21, 2022): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Sep 30, 2026
Total reported receipts
$402,851
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2026 · filed Feb 25, 2026 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2026 · filed Jan 8, 2026 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Nov 15, 2024 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
Maryland's 5th District
People
791,419 residents
Household income
Median $130,777 a year
Rent
Median $2,095 a month
Internet
3.7% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.