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Steny H. Hoyer

Steny H. Hoyer

DDemocratMD-5 · Representative
61
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone26
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency75
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
53
Total Statements
33
Floor Speeches
20
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 17Taxes: 16Trade: 12Foreign Policy: 9Defense: 7Housing: 7Veterans: 6Infrastructure: 6Immigration: 5Technology: 5Healthcare: 5Labor: 5Agriculture: 4Economy: 3Crime & Justice: 3

Speech Tone

Neutral: 30Bipartisan: 11Urgent: 8Ceremonial: 4

Statements (53)

Floor Speech2026-05-14BipartisanForeign PolicyUkraine
SUPPORTING UKRAINE

SUPPORTING UKRAINE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3469] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SUPPORTING UKRAINE (Mr.…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentDefenseS1318HRES1224
FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT

FALLEN SERVICEMEMBERS RELIGIOUS HERITAGE RESTORATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3160-H3168] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEnvironmentHR7147HR7481
EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

EXPRESSING THE SUPPORT OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2723-H2731] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR8029HR7147
PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT

PAY OUR HOMELAND DEFENDERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2731-H2750] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PAY…

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Floor Speech2026-03-19EducationCivil Rights
HONORING PAUL MARCHAND AND HIS WORK ON BEHALF OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

HONORING PAUL MARCHAND AND HIS WORK ON BEHALF OF AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E239] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2026-03-18UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHJRES139
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES REQUIRING A BALANCED BUDGET FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2560-H2568] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentTrade
WORKING ACROSS THE AISLE

WORKING ACROSS THE AISLE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2423] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] WORKING ACROSS THE…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR7744HR7147
FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2432-H2448] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7744HR7148
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7744, FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7744, FURTHER ADDITIONAL CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2380-H2390] From the Congressional Record…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTradeHR755
CRITICAL MINERAL CONSISTENCY ACT OF 2025

CRITICAL MINERAL CONSISTENCY ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2353-H2356] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-03-03TaxesTrade
HONORING KIDNEYS FOR COMMUNITIES THIS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH

HONORING KIDNEYS FOR COMMUNITIES THIS NATIONAL KIDNEY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 40 (Tuesday, March 3, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E175] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-02-25BipartisanImmigrationEnvironmentHR7481
REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 7481, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

REQUEST TO CONSIDER H.R. 7481, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Page H2306] From the Congressional Record Online…

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Floor Speech2026-02-25UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR4758HRES1075
HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT

HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2301-H2306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-03BipartisanImmigrationTaxesEnvironmentHR7148HRES1032
CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 24 (Tuesday, February 3, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1960-H1967] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-02CeremonialTaxesVeteransAgricultureS2025
HONORING ST. MARY'S COUNTY'S TOBACCO BARN DISTILLERY

HONORING ST. MARY'S COUNTY'S TOBACCO BARN DISTILLERY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 23 (Monday, February 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E91] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-01-21CeremonialEnvironment
TRIBUTE TO JAMES McAURTHUR ALSOBROOKS

TRIBUTE TO JAMES McAURTHUR ALSOBROOKS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E62] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR7006HR1474
FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026

FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

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Floor Speech2026-01-14BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7006HRES992
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7006, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7006, FINANCIAL SERVICES AND GENERAL GOVERNMENT AND NATIONAL SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10…

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Floor Speech2026-01-08BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF STENY HOYER

RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF STENY HOYER Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-06BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
JANUARY 6 ATTACK

JANUARY 6 ATTACK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [House] [Pages H6-H11] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] JANUARY 6 ATTACK (Under…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11UrgentHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR1968HR1156
FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025

FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1102-H1124] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2024-09-27Taxes
Sponsored: Combatting Global Deforestation Act of 2024

Steny H. Hoyer sponsored this legislation: Combatting Global Deforestation Act of 2024. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Floor Speech2024-09-18UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR9494HR2
CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS ACT, 2025

CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND OTHER MATTERS ACT, 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [House] [Pages H5358-H5370] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident It was fast, straight forward and overall a great experience. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:44 April 22, 2024

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident The whole entire experience was absolutely wonderful everyone was very nice and professional not to mention so quick in and out process! Thank you again for everything. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:42 April 22, 2024

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident Very grateful to have received an HP Chromebook from this program. The laptop will provide the opportunity to access a tremendous wealth of online resources that are available and will help provide knowledgeable information. Thank you for the…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident I think it is an awesome program!!! There are some of us on a fixed income etc who could not otherwise afford these things. So please keep the programs going! I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to participate and qualify for this…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident It was a very quick, smooth process. Everyone assisting on site was very kind. It was a very pleasant experience and helped our family a lot. It helped us to have a better and easier access to online information and services. Thank you so much!…

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Press Release2024-04-22Veterans
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident You guys did an awesome job. Things like this I believe really help our local community. Plus you provided us with knowledge of how to save on our internet service bill as well. As a disabled veteran, I appreciate everything our Govt (Fed,…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident It was fast, straight forward and overall a great experience. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:44 April 22, 2024

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident The Chromebook give away was perfect. It was easy to should qualification.The location was easy to access. The additional information about classes and setup was a good idea. Everyone was helpful. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:45 April…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident Excellent efforts to improve connectivity among St. Mary's County residents. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:45 April 22, 2024

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident The staff was very professional, positive, and supportive. They took the time to help in areas that you may not have been aware of. They made you feel comfortable and gave you the opportunity to ask questions. Teamwork was amazing. They get a…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident From a sociological and community standpoint I found this effort to be a substantial investment in the community. More specifically narrowing the technological gap (digital divide) between impoverished, disadvantaged and elderly with in our…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident The whole entire experience was absolutely wonderful everyone was very nice and professional not to mention so quick in and out process! Thank you again for everything. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:42 April 22, 2024

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident Very grateful to have received an HP Chromebook from this program. The laptop will provide the opportunity to access a tremendous wealth of online resources that are available and will help provide knowledgeable information. Thank you for the…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident I think it is an awesome program!!! There are some of us on a fixed income etc who could not otherwise afford these things. So please keep the programs going! I am sincerely grateful for the opportunity to participate and qualify for this…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident It was a very quick, smooth process. Everyone assisting on site was very kind. It was a very pleasant experience and helped our family a lot. It helped us to have a better and easier access to online information and services. Thank you so much!…

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Press Release2024-04-22Veterans
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident You guys did an awesome job. Things like this I believe really help our local community. Plus you provided us with knowledge of how to save on our internet service bill as well. As a disabled veteran, I appreciate everything our Govt (Fed,…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident From a sociological and community standpoint I found this effort to be a substantial investment in the community. More specifically narrowing the technological gap (digital divide) between impoverished, disadvantaged and elderly with in our…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident The Chromebook give away was perfect. It was easy to should qualification.The location was easy to access. The additional information about classes and setup was a good idea. Everyone was helpful. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:45 April…

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident Excellent efforts to improve connectivity among St. Mary's County residents. Meredith.Happy… Mon, 04/22/2024 - 16:45 April 22, 2024

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Press Release2024-04-22
St. Mary's County Resident

St. Mary's County Resident St. Mary's County Resident The staff was very professional, positive, and supportive. They took the time to help in areas that you may not have been aware of. They made you feel comfortable and gave you the opportunity to ask questions. Teamwork was amazing. They get a…

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Floor Speech2023-09-26UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR4365HR4367
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4365, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4367, DEPARTMENT OF…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4365, DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 4367, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY APPROPRIATIONS ACT, 2024... Congressional Record, Volume 169 Issue 156 (Tuesday, September 26, 2023) [Congressional Record Volume 169,…

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Floor Speech2023-05-17
Sponsored: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

Steny H. Hoyer sponsored this legislation: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Floor Speech2022-12-02
Sponsored: Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth…

Steny H. Hoyer sponsored this legislation: Providing for the printing of a revised edition of the Rules and Manual of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Eighteenth Congress.. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Floor Speech2022-07-26CeremonialTradeCivil Rights
Sponsored: Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of…

Steny H. Hoyer sponsored this legislation: 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..…

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Floor Speech2022-05-10
Sponsored: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.

Steny H. Hoyer sponsored this legislation: Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

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Floor Speech2021-11-03Taxes
Sponsored: AMAZON21 Act

Steny H. Hoyer sponsored this legislation: AMAZON21 Act. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Floor Speech2021-07-26CeremonialTradeCivil Rights
Sponsored: Recognizing the importance of independent living for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of…

Steny H. Hoyer sponsored this legislation: 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..…

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