Steny H. Hoyer

Congressman Steny H. Hoyer represents Maryland's 5th Congressional District, which includes Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary’s counties, and portions of Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties. A resident of Mechanicsville serving his 15th term in Congress, Congressman Hoyer became the longest-serving member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland in history on June 4, 2007.

In November 2006, Congressman Hoyer was elected by his colleagues in the Democratic Caucus to serve as house majority leader in the 110th Congress. His election as Majority Leader—which is the second-highest position in the House - makes him the highest-ranking Member of Congress from Maryland in history.

Congressman Hoyer's experience, know-how, and strong work ethic have led to increasing responsibilities within the House Democratic leadership. Prior to serving as the whip in the 108th and 109th Congresses, he served as chair of the Democratic Caucus—the fourth-ranking position among House Democrats—from 1989 to 1995. He is the former co-chair (and a current member) of the Democratic Steering Committee, and served as the chief candidate recruiter for House Democrats from 1995 to 2000. He also served as deputy majority whip from 1987 to 1989.