Summary
Representative Steny Hoyer, the longest-serving Democrat in Congress, announced he will retire at the end of his term. During his speech, Hoyer spoke about how Congress has changed since he started in 1981, particularly noting a shift away from bipartisan cooperation.
Key Facts
- Steny Hoyer is retiring at the end of his current term.
- Hoyer has been the longest-serving Democrat in the U.S. Congress.
- He was once in the running to become the Speaker of the House.
- Hoyer commented on the changes in Congress since 1981.
- He noted a past when Republicans and Democrats worked more closely together.
- Hoyer expressed concern that the current Congress is not meeting the Founders' goals.
- His retirement announcement was made in an emotional speech.
