85-year-old former House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer is recovering from a mild stroke.

85-year-old former House Democratic leader Steny Hoyer, who has represented Maryland since 1981, is recovering from a mild stroke. His office confirmed that Hoyer, who held the No. 2 spot in House Democratic leadership before stepping down in 2022, responded well to treatment and has no lingering symptoms. He plans to resume his normal schedule next week.