Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring
- Posted on January 8, 2026
- By Los Angeles Times
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Hoyer laments House 'is not living up to the Founders’ goals' as he tells colleagues he's retiring

The longest-serving Democrat in Congress has announced he's retiring at the end of his term, saying he's deeply concerned "this House is not living up to the Founders’ goals.”