Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-MD), the former Democratic House Leader, suffered a mild stroke on Sunday, his office said.

According to the Associated Press, Hoyer’s spokesperson Margaret Mulkerrin said the 85-year-old had a “mild ischemic stroke.”

He reportedly has no lingering symptoms and is expected to resume his normal schedule next week.

From the Associated Press:

Hoyer responded well to treatment and has not had any lasting symptoms from the stroke, according to Mulkerrin. He is planning to go back to his normal schedule next week.

Hoyer, who has represented a Maryland district since 1981, held the No. 2 spot in House Democratic leadership for over a decade before stepping down in 2022 to make way for a new generation of leaders.

Per Fox News:

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.

Hoyer’s stroke follows reports of Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ) being hospitalized Sunday night, just days after being released from a lengthy stay in a rehabilitation facility.

Pascrell is the second-oldest public servant in the House of Representatives.

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