Washington, July 17 -- Congressman Steny H. Hoyer issued the following press release:
This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) delivered the keynote address at The Faith and Politics Institute's "Redeeming the Souls of Our Nation" Dinner ahead of the sixth anniversary of the passing of Congressman John R. Lewis (GA-05) on Friday, July 17th, 2026. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
"Thank you, Shana. I want to congratulate you and your eleven colleagues from Cohort Five on completing your fellowship. Each of you has taken it upon yourself to carry the banner for which John Lewis stood and taught throughout his life. He would be so proud of this group - and excited to meet Cohort Six, which is beginning its fellowship ye...