On Sunday night, Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) suffered a mild ischemic stroke but has since responded well to treatment, according to a statement from his office released on Tuesday. The 85-year-old former House majority leader is currently free of lingering symptoms and is expected to return to his regular schedule next week.
The congressman’s spokesperson, Margaret Mulkerrin, provided an update, noting that Hoyer sought medical attention promptly after experiencing the stroke. “Mr. Hoyer has no lingering symptoms and anticipates resuming his normal activities next week. His family and he are deeply grateful to the medical professionals who have assisted him,” Mulkerrin said.
In November 2022, Hoyer stepped down from his leadership role in the House Democratic caucus, concluding over two decades of service in top positions. He left his leadership role alongside former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).
Since relinquishing his leadership role, Hoyer has continued to serve as a member of Congress and remains active on the Appropriations Committee. In 2018, Hoyer was hospitalized for pneumococcal pneumonia but has otherwise maintained his duties as a lawmaker.
