Steny Hoyer, Longest-Serving House Democrat, to Retire From Congress

‘We must respect and love one another’: Steny Hoyer tells the US House he’s retiring

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Md., at a Democratic rally in 2022. (Photo by Danielle E. Gaines/States Newsroom)WASHINGTON — Maryland Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer announced Thursday he will retire from Congress at the end of this year, telling colleagues from both political parties in a floor speech he made the decision with “mixed emotion and reluctant conviction.”  Hoyer, who was first elected in 1981 and later became majority leader, joins the dozens of …

Rep. Steny Hoyer Won't Seek Another Term in 2026

The 86-year-old has been in Congress for 44 years.

Rep. Steny Hoyer announces retirement in emotional House floor speech

The longest-serving Democrat in Congress and once a rival to become House speaker announced Thursday that he will retire at the end of his term.

US Congressman Steny Hoyer announces retirement after decades in lower chamber

After serving 45 years in House, Hoyer says he decided not to seek another term - Anadolu Ajansı

Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement From Congress After 45 Years

The Maryland Democrat, 86, served as House majority leader for eight years.

Hoyer to retire from Congress

Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, the longest serving Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, announced he will not seek another term in Congress.