Steny Hoyer — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in Maryland, 2026

Steny Hoyer voted against funding the Department of Homeland Security in 2026, citing the need for reforms to curb federal immigration agents' conduct and ensure adherence to constitutional standards. He has called for justice for victims of federal immigration enforcement violence. Hoyer also opposed Republican "anti-immigrant proposals," advocating instead for bipartisan comprehensive immigration reform that grows the economy, creates an earned pathway to citizenship, and secures borders. He also voted against a bill that would cut federal funding for states encouraging immigrants to report crime or labor violations.

““If President Trump and Republicans wish to reshape our immigration system, they ought to stop denigrating immigrants and instead work on a bipartisan way to move forward with comprehensive immigration reform that keeps America competitive and prevents families from being split apart. Democrats continue to stand ready to work on comprehensive immigration reform that enables us to grow our economy, creates an earned pathway to citizenship, and secures our borders.” — Steny Hoyer, in an official press release cited by Legistorm.com (March 2, 2026).”

Steny Hoyer strongly supports expanding access to healthcare, advocating for policies that give American families control over their health care rather than insurance companies. He encouraged Marylanders to enroll in health plans through MarylandHealthConnection.gov and actively opposed the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits. He also worked to preserve these credits to prevent rising healthcare expenses, citing their role in reducing premium costs for millions of Americans.

“Tomorrow, I encourage Marylanders to visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov to browse and enroll in a quality health care plan with coverage beginning on January 1, 2026. Even Marylanders who already have health insurance ought to check the website to see how rates have changed and ensure that their plan will still meet their needs. [...] That is especially important at a time when Donald Trump and his MAGA majorities in Congress are making Americans' health care costs skyrocket by refusing to extend tax credits for the Affordable Care Act. [...] Just as I fought to pass these tax credits in the 117th Congress, I'm working to preserve them – and protect Marylanders – every day. I will keep pushing Republicans to spare Americans from these rising costs." - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), statement ahead of 2026 open enrollment period.”

Steny Hoyer has supported major environmental bills and climate change initiatives, stating that climate change poses a threat to the environment, public health, the economy, and the Chesapeake Bay. He received a 94% score in 2024 and an 84% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters. In 2026, he voted "No" on H.Res.1014 and H.Res.1057.

Steny Hoyer is pro-choice on abortion rights, consistently demonstrating this stance through legislative actions. In 2003, he voted against the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act, reflecting his support for access to reproductive healthcare. This position aligns with protecting individuals' ability to make their own reproductive decisions.

Congressman Steny Hoyer voted against full funding for the Department of Homeland Security in the FY 2026 appropriations package, stating the need for reforms to address federal immigration agents' conduct. He supported the overall appropriations bill, which funded other departments, including Defense. Hoyer also joined a bipartisan effort to introduce legislation preventing military action against NATO members, citing fundamental shared security goals. He is also noted as a steadfast friend of Israel.

““I will continue to vote against funding for the Department of Homeland Security until we adopt legislation to curb federal immigration agents’ unconstitutional, unlawful, and unaccountable conduct. We must stop the violence inflicted on Renee Good, Alex Pretti, and others. That means adopting strong, substantive reforms that ensure federal agents abide by the Constitution, the law, and the standards we set for local law enforcement.” — Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, Hoyer Statement FY 2026 Appropriations Package, February 3, 2026.”

Congressman Steny Hoyer has consistently advocated for educational access and equity, particularly for historically Black colleges and universities. He strongly supports Full-Service Community Schools to provide families with access to essential services. He voted to pass the FY 2026 appropriations package, which included funding for the Department of Education, preventing its shutdown, and stated, 'We must ensure that a student’s ZIP code does not determine the education that they receive.'

““We must ensure that [a] student’s ZIP code does not determine the education that they receive,” he said. (Maryland Matters, March 2, 2026)”

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“No matter who possesses these weapons and how well trained they are in their safe personal use, their very presence in these spaces makes them less safe to all, especially to the U.S. Capitol Police officers who are already under enormous pressure to protect the premises," Steny Hoyer, as quoted in The Well News.”