Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Proposed Pay Freeze for Civilian Federal Employees

August 31, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's proposal to issue a civilian federal pay freeze in 2027: “Once again, this Administration is trying to drive hardworking public servants out of government, delivering the 'trauma' that OMB Director Russ Vought promised to inflict. Last week’s announcement that civilian federal workers will not be receiving an annual cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 - even while military and law-enforcement personnel are given as high as a 7% raise - will only further reduce morale and retention at agencies and make it harder to recruit the best and brightest to serve. I’m proud to represent more than 75,000 civilian federal employees in Maryland’s Fifth District, and I will continue to fight this Administration’s efforts to denigrate them and deny them the pay and benefits they are due. If we want a government that reflects the best of America and can deliver for the safety, health, and opportunity of our people, we must invest in our federal workforce.” Issues : Federal Employees