WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement on the retirement of Congressman Steny Hoyer.

"Congressman Steny Hoyer's dedication to Congress as an institution and to our democracy as a force for good is unparalleled. Throughout his remarkable career, he has been a tireless advocate for Marylanders and a trusted, generous colleague to so many of us. At his core, Congressman Hoyer has always been driven by a commitment to making our country safer, healthier, and more just. His decades of public service are defined by consequential legislative achievements that have tangibly improved the lives of countless Americans. Many Americans have benefited from his work, including his role in advancing the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark law that ensured fuller participation in American life for people with disabilities. At home, he was an unwavering champion for Maryland, and the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries are cleaner and healthier because of his leadership and persistence. In his various roles in House Democratic Leadership, including as Majority Leader, Congressman Hoyer served as a mentor and friend to generations of lawmakers, myself included. We are profoundly grateful for his extraordinary service to Maryland and to the nation. He will be deeply missed in the halls of Congress."

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