Steny Hoyer
Centrist
Democrat
House Representative
Maryland - District 5
Current Position: US House Representative MD-5
Policy Positions
Civil Rights
- For abortion rights; is pro-choice and voted against the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act in 2003; however, controversially endorsed a pro-life incumbent House member over a pro-choice primary challenger in 2022
- For same-sex marriage; announced support in June 2012
- For affirmative action
- For LGBT rights
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For U.S. support of Israel, including voting to condemn UN Security Council Resolution 2334 on Israeli settlements, supporting Trump's recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, and voting to provide Israel with support following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks
- Against Trump's withdrawal of U.S. troops from Syria and Afghanistan, calling it 'impulsive, irresponsible, and dangerous'
- For authorizing limited military action against Syria in response to the Assad regime's alleged use of chemical weapons
- Against a nuclear Iran; has stated it is 'unacceptable' and that military force remains an option
- For civilian nuclear cooperation with India
Public Safety
- For gun control; rated 'F' by the NRA Political Victory Fund, indicating consistent votes in favor of gun control measures