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  • HOYER, STENY HAMILTON
Experience: House: District 5, 1981-Present
Home State: District of Columbia
Running: President, United States, 2016
Total Raised: $2,911,168Coverage End: Thursday, June 30, 2016
Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal

    Full Name: Steny H. Hoyer
    Gender: Male
    Family: Widowed; 3 Children: Susan, Stefany, Anne
    Birth Date: 06/14/1939
    Birth Place: New York, NY
    Home City: Mechanicsville, MD
    Religion: Baptist

Education

    JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1966
    BS, Political Science, University of Maryland, 1963

Political Experience

    Minority Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2011-present
    Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 5, 1981-present
    Majority Leader, United States House of Representatives, 2006-2010
    Democratic Whip, United States House of Representatives, 2002-2006
    Deputy Majority Whip, United States House of Representatives, 1987-1989
    Won Special Election, United States House of Representatives, 1981
    Candidate, Maryland Lieutenant Governor, 1978
    President, Maryland State Senate, 1975-1978
    Senator, Maryland State Senate, 1966-1978

Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees

    Member, Air Power Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Biotechnology Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus, present
    Member, Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus, present
    Member, Law Enforcement Caucus, present
    Member, Minor League Baseball Caucus, present
    Former Chair, Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
    Former Executive Board Member, Congressional Arts Caucus
    Former Member, Congressional Competitiveness Caucus
    Former Co-Chair, Congressional Fire Services Caucus
    Former Co-Chair, Democratic Caucus on Election Reform
    Former Co-Chair, Democratic Steering Committee
    Former House Co-Chair, National Security Caucus
    Chair, House Democratic Caucus, 1989-1995
    Member, State Board of Higher Education, 1978-1981
    Chair, Task Force on Crime, 1976-1979

Professional Experience

    Former Attorney

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

    Member, Board of Trustees, Saint Mary's College, present
    Former Member, Baltimore Council of Foreign Relations
    Former Member, Maryland State Bar Assoc.
    Former Member, Board of Visitors, United States Naval Academy
    Former Member, Board of Regents, University System of Maryland
    Member, Board of Visitors, College of Public Affairs, University of Maryland, 1998-2007
    Member, Board of Regents, University System of Maryland, 1999-2003
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right
Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime
Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy
Strongly Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery
Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice
Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
Strongly Support
8. Prioritize green energy
Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military
Support
11. Support & expand free trade
Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership
Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare
Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens
Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive
Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere
Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities
Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage
Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security
Strongly Oppose
Total: 308
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
10/17/2005 H.R.3746 Late Term Abortion Restriction Act 10/17/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.  (All Actions)
08/23/2005 H.R.3476 To grant a Federal charter to Korean War Veterans Association, Incorporated. 08/23/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims.  (All Actions)
06/28/2005 H.R.3094 Secure America's Vote Act of 2005 06/28/2005 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
06/22/2005 H.Con.Res.180 To support initiatives developed by the Firefighter Life Safety Summit and the mission of the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation and the United States Fire Administration to reduce firefighter fatalities and injuries, to encourage implementation of the new "Everyone Goes Home" campaign to make firefighter safety a national priority, and to support the goals of the national "stand down" called by fire organizations. 06/22/2005 Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.  (All Actions)
05/31/2005 H.R.2207 Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2005 05/31/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.  (All Actions)
05/12/2005 H.Con.Res.86 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 05/12/2005 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
04/04/2005 H.J.Res.24 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution. 04/04/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.  (All Actions)
02/16/2005 H.R.850 To amend chapter 95 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a uniform date for the release of payments from the Presidential Election Campaign Fund to eligible candidates for election to the office of President of the United States. 02/16/2005 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
02/08/2005 H.R.633 To amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the level of Government contributions under the Federal employees health benefits program. 02/08/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.  (All Actions)
02/01/2005 H.Con.Res.40 Expressing the sense of the Congress that, for fiscal year 2006, rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services. 02/01/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.  (All Actions)
07/15/2004 H.R.4585 Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2004 07/15/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform.  (All Actions)
04/30/2004 H.Con.Res.376 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 04/30/2004 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
02/03/2004 H.Con.Res.356 Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services. 02/03/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.  (All Actions)
05/08/2003 H.Con.Res.53 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 05/08/2003 Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.  (All Actions)
03/06/2003 H.J.Res.25 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the 22nd amendment to the Constitution. 03/06/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.  (All Actions)
03/06/2003 H.R.809 Late Term Abortion Restriction Act 03/06/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.  (All Actions)
02/28/2003 H.R.577 To amend chapter 89 of title 5, United States Code, to increase the Government contribution for Federal employee health insurance. 02/28/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.  (All Actions)
02/28/2003 H.Con.Res.19 Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members of the uniformed services. 02/28/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service and Agency Organization.  (All Actions)
01/07/2003 H.Res.7 Designating minority membership on the Committee on Rules. 01/07/2003 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
07/16/2002 H.Res.460 Recognizing and honoring Justin W. Dart, Jr., for his accomplishments on behalf of individuals with disabilities and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to his family on his death. 07/16/2002 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.  (All Actions)
Total: 3678
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/14/2017 H.J.Res.92 Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to amend the Washington Area Transit Regulation Compact.
06/12/2017 H.Res.380 Commemorating one year since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016.
05/18/2017 H.R.2227 MGT Act
05/17/2017 H.R.2477 To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide for the refinancing of certain Federal student loans, and for other purposes.
05/17/2017 H.R.356 Protecting Our Democracy Act
05/05/2017 H.R.2285 School-Based Respiratory Health Management Act
05/02/2017 H.R.2282 Equality Act
04/25/2017 H.R.794 EAC Reauthorization Act of 2017
04/17/2017 H.R.1927 African American Civil Rights Network Act of 2017
04/04/2017 H.R.1869 Paycheck Fairness Act
03/31/2017 H.R.1503 SOLVE Act 2.0 of 2017
03/29/2017 H.R.1698 Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
03/06/2017 H.R.1102 Redistricting Reform Act of 2017
03/02/2017 H.R.724 SOLVE Act of 2017
02/27/2017 H.R.1235 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Commemorative Coin Act
02/14/2017 H.R.712 John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act
02/13/2017 H.R.1022 Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2017
02/10/2017 H.R.931 Firefighter Cancer Registry Act of 2017
02/08/2017 H.J.Res.53 Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.
02/06/2017 H.J.Res.33 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women.
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