WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) issued the following statement today announcing that Adrienne Jones, Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, will be his guest to the State of the Union:

"I am honored that Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates Adrienne Jones will attend President Biden's State of the Union address tonight as my guest.  She is my dear friend, and I've been fortunate to work with her to build safer, stronger, and more prosperous communities throughout our great state.  Tonight, Speaker Jones will join me in hearing President Biden’s optimistic vision for our nation’s future. In the coming months and years, she will play an instrumental role in helping me, Governor Wes Moore, and the rest of Maryland's Congressional delegation implement the groundbreaking policies we passed in the 117th Congress and continue to advocate for the new, consolidated FBI Headquarters.  She is a historic Speaker of the House of Delegates and an important voice for Marylanders.  I am very excited to have her join me tonight."