Washington, D.C. — In response to today’s announcement from Representative Steny Hoyer (MD-05) to retire at the end of the year, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and the Maryland League of Conservation Voters (MDLCV) issued the following statements:
“As the longest serving Democrat in Congress and a key leader in the Democratic House Caucus, Representative Steny Hoyer was instrumental in passing Democrats’ marquee legislation, including the Affordable Care Act and the largest climate bill in U.S. history: the Inflation Reduction Act,” said LCV Vice President of Government Affairs Sara Chieffo. “Hoyer represents the best of what it means to be a public servant. He has served his constituents with integrity and care while being a reliable advocate for the environment, a consistent champion for clean air and clean water, and a relentless defender of the Chesapeake Bay and its surrounding communities. We are grateful for his decades of tireless leadership and wish him the best in his retirement.”
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“Maryland League of Conservation Voters is deeply grateful to Congressman Steny Hoyer for his decades of dedicated public service and his faithful commitment to the state of Maryland and its natural resources,” said Maryland LCV Executive Director Kim Coble. “Throughout his tenure in elected office, both in Maryland and in Congress, Congressman Hoyer has provided thoughtful leadership on issues affecting all Marylanders, including vital climate legislation and steadfast support for the Chesapeake Bay. We wish him the very best in the next chapter of his life.”
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