U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer, D- Md., the former House Democratic leader, had a stroke over the weekend but is recovering, his office said in a statement Tuesday.
Margaret Mulkerrin, Hoyer’s deputy chief of staff and spokesperson, said he suffered a “mild ischemic stroke” and sought medical treatment.
Rep. Steny Hoyer experienced "mild" stroke, has "no lingering symptoms," office says https://t.co/DxGO84x02N
— The Hill (@thehill) August 13, 2024
“Mr. Hoyer has responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He expects to resume his normal schedule next week,” Mulkerrin said in a statement. “Mr. Hoyer’s wife and family extend their deepest thanks to his medical team.”
The potential cause of the stroke was not disclosed.
Hoyer, 85, has served in Congress since 1981.
In January, he said he planned to run for re-election.
“I believe I have more work to complete on behalf of my district, my state and my country,” he said in a statement at the time. “I am blessed to have the good health, strength and enduring passion necessary to continue serving my constituents at this decisive moment for Maryland and America.”
Hoyer stepped down as House Majority Leader, where he served as former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s top deputy, in 2022, and was replaced by Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York.
According to The Hill, Hoyer was also hospitalized in 2018 when he was diagnosed with pneumococcal pneumonia.