WASHINGTON, Jan. 3 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on Jan. 1, 2024: * * * Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today on the passing of former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson: "Our country has lost a great American, a great Texan, and a great trailblazer. Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson was a dear friend, an extraordinary colleague, and a longtime loyal supporter. "I had the privilege of serving with Eddie for thirty  more PR