Steny Hoyer is an American Democratic politician who has represented Maryland’s 5th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1981. He has served as majority leader (2007–11; 2019–23) and minority whip (2011–19). He is the longest-serving member of the House from Maryland. In January 2026 Hoyer announced that he would retire when his current term ends in 2027.
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