• 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
06/14/2017 H.J.Res.76 Granting the consent and approval of Congress for the Commonwealth of Virginia, the State of Maryland, and the District of Columbia to a enter into a compact relating to the establishment of the Washington Metrorail Safety Commission. 06/14/2017 Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.  (All Actions)
04/28/2017 H.Con.Res.36 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 04/28/2017 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
03/06/2017 H.R.1059 Russia Sanctions Review Act of 2017 03/06/2017 Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.  (All Actions)
06/08/2016 H.Con.Res.119 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 06/08/2016 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
04/11/2016 H.R.4897 Information Technology Modernization Act 04/11/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.  (All Actions)
04/27/2015 H.Con.Res.21 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 04/27/2015 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
01/22/2015 H.Res.44 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 01/22/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
11/17/2014 H.R.5168 Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2014 11/17/2014 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
05/16/2014 H.R.4120 To amend the National Law Enforcement Museum Act to extend the termination date. 05/16/2014 Became Public Law No: 113-102. (TXT | PDF)  (All Actions)
04/07/2014 H.Con.Res.88 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 04/07/2014 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
07/19/2013 H.Res.311 Urging the President and Congress to take actions to fill vacancies on the Election Assistance Commission. 07/19/2013 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
05/20/2011 H.R.1716 JOBS Act 05/20/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
05/13/2011 H.Con.Res.16 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 05/13/2011 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
04/23/2013 H.R.1008 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act 04/23/2013 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
03/22/2013 H.Con.Res.19 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 03/22/2013 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
01/03/2013 H.Res.14 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. 01/03/2013 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
05/10/2012 H.Con.Res.106 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby. 05/10/2012 Message on Senate action sent to the House.  (All Actions)
09/08/2011 H.R.2152 Eunice Kennedy Shriver Act 09/08/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.  (All Actions)
04/04/2011 H.R.1090 Full-Service Community Schools Act of 2011 04/04/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
01/06/2011 H.Res.24 Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit Delegates and the Resident Commissioner to the Congress to cast votes in the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union. 01/06/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
Total: 3678
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
09/10/2004 H.R.5057 Disabled Veterans Transition Assistance Act of 2004
09/09/2004 H.R.5055 To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of the military death gratuity from $12,000 to $50,000.
09/09/2004 H.R.1151 To provide that transit pass transportation fringe benefits be made available to all qualified Federal employees in the National Capital Region; to allow passenger carriers which are owned or leased by the Government to be used to transport Government employees between their place of employment and mass transit facilities, and for other purposes.
09/07/2004 H.R.4941 Childhood Obesity Reduction Act
08/06/2004 H.R.3277 Marine Corps 230th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
09/07/2004 H.Res.700 Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives documents in the possession of the Attorney General relating to the treatment of prisoners and detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay.
09/07/2004 H.R.4628 Patients' Bill of Rights Act of 2004
09/07/2004 H.Con.Res.398 A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of Congress over Iran's development of the means to produce nuclear weapons. Passed Yea
08/06/2004 H.R.2768 John Marshall Commemorative Coin Act
08/06/2004 H.R.1914 Jamestown 400th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act of 2004
08/03/2004 H.R.4881 NASA and JPL 50th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
08/03/2004 H.R.4772 Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Extension Act of 2004
07/22/2004 H.Res.699 Directing the Secretary of State to transmit to the House of Representatives documents in the possession of the Secretary of State relating to the treatment of prisoners and detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay.
07/22/2004 H.Res.695 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the family and friends of Mattie Stepanek on his passing, and honoring the life of Mattie Stepanek for his braveness, generosity of spirit, and efforts to raise awareness of muscular dystrophy.
07/22/2004 H.Res.689 Of inquiry requesting the President and directing certain other Federal officials to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution documents in the possession of the President and those officials relating to the treatment of prisoners or detainees in Iraq, Afghanistan, or Guantanamo Bay.
07/15/2004 H.R.4605 No Child Left Behind Fairness Act of 2004
07/14/2004 H.R.4797 Continuity of Operations Demonstration Project Act
07/07/2004 H.R.4682 Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act of 2004
07/07/2004 H.R.1231 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow Federal civilian and military retirees to pay health insurance premiums on a pretax basis and to allow a deduction for TRICARE supplemental premiums.
06/28/2004 H.R.4472 Christopher Kangas Fallen Firefighter Apprentice Act
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