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Hoyer experienced ‘mild’ stroke, has ‘no lingering symptoms,’ office says

by Mychael Schnell - 08/13/24 4:59 PM ET

Representative Steny Hoyer looks to the side at a congressional hearing. — Greg Nash
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) is seen during a House Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies hearing to discuss the president’s fiscal 2025 budget for the Department of Health and Human Services with Secretary Xavier Becerra on March 20, 2024.

Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) experienced a “mild” stroke Sunday night and, after treatment, is not experiencing lingering symptoms, the congressman’s office announced Tuesday.

A spokesperson for Hoyer — the 85-year-old former House majority leader — said the Maryland Democrat expects to resume his normal schedule next week.

“On Sunday night, August 11, Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced a mild ischemic stroke and sought medical treatment. Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He expects to resume his normal schedule next week. Mr. Hoyer’s wife and family extend their deepest thanks to his medical team,” spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said in a statement.

Hoyer announced in November 2022 that he was stepping down from House Democratic leadership, ending his more than two decades in the highest ranks of the caucus. He ceded his leadership spot alongside former Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.).

Since then, Hoyer has remained an active member of Congress as a rank-and-file lawmaker, serving on the Appropriations Committee.

Hoyer was hospitalized in 2018 when he was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.

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