Press Release: Steny Hoyer Criticizes Starlink Restrictions Affecting Ukraine
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Hoyer condemns SpaceX’s Starlink restrictions on Ukraine, warning they could undermine civilian defense and battlefield operations.
Investivoq AI Summary
Hoyer criticizes Starlink restrictions: Congressman Steny Hoyer said SpaceX’s sudden, unannounced speed restrictions on Starlink terminals used in Ukraine disrupted defensive drone operations. In the statement, he said Starlink is “crucial” to command-and-control and battlefield operations.
He calls for restoration: Hoyer said limiting access could reduce Ukraine’s ability to intercept attacks and affect progress on the battlefield. He urged SpaceX to restore full service, and said any U.S. government involvement would be a “betrayal” of Ukraine and Congress’s stated support.
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Steny H. Hoyer Fundraising
Steny H. Hoyer recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 1884th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Hoyer disclosed $45.2K of spending. This was the 1082nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Hoyer disclosed $322.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 669th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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Steny H. Hoyer Net Worth
Investivoq estimates that Steny H. Hoyer is worth $3.9M, as of October 15th, 2026. This is the 198th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Hoyer has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.
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2026 Maryland's 5th Congressional District Election
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