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Press Release: July 20, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

You were a wonder to us, unattainable, a longing past the reach of longing, a light beyond our light… Now our hands have touched you in your depth of night.’
Leader's Report: July 19, 2019

House Democrats Take Action to Raise Wages

This week, the House passed the Raise the Wage Act, legislation that will gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025.
Statement: July 18, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Raise the Wage Act

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Raise the Wage Act because we need to raise wages for working people and our middle class. We need to make certain that wages keep pace with the cost of living and with the value of the labor that our people contribute into the economy.
Speech: July 18, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at House Democrats’ Press Event on the Raise the Wage Act

Today, the House will vote on the Raise the Wage Act, which will increase the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009.
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act

When Democrats enacted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, we included an excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans based on economists’ view that it would bend the cost curve downward and achieve savings for consumers by discouraging unnecessary overspending on care. 
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

I am pleased that the House was able once more to come together today and pass a bipartisan bill to reauthorize critical intelligence programs that keep our country safe. 
Press Release: July 20, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

You were a wonder to us, unattainable, a longing past the reach of longing, a light beyond our light… Now our hands have touched you in your depth of night.’
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act

When Democrats enacted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, we included an excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans based on economists’ view that it would bend the cost curve downward and achieve savings for consumers by discouraging unnecessary overspending on care. 
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

I am pleased that the House was able once more to come together today and pass a bipartisan bill to reauthorize critical intelligence programs that keep our country safe. 
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Vote to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt

Our Constitution is clear: Congress, the executive branch, and the judiciary are co-equal and must respect each other’s role in our system of checks and balances.  When Administration officials refuse to appear before Congress and ignore subpoenas for documents and testimony, they violate our Constitution’s grant of oversight authority to the legislative branch. 
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Votes Disapproving of Military Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE

Today, the House voted to disapprove of the Trump Administration’s ill-conceived decision to allow the sale of sensitive military equipment and munitions to Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, which continue to prosecute a war in Yemen whose main outcome has been an unmitigated humanitarian disaster and military stalemate.
Press Release: July 16, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Voting Against Republican Efforts to Strike the Speaker's Words from the Record

This afternoon, I was called to preside over the House after Ranking Member Collins and Republican Members chose to play games with the rules rather than allow an honest debate over the racist words used by President Trump.
Statement: July 18, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Raise the Wage Act

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Raise the Wage Act because we need to raise wages for working people and our middle class. We need to make certain that wages keep pace with the cost of living and with the value of the labor that our people contribute into the economy.
Statement: July 16, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on a Resolution Condemning President Trump’s Racist Comments

This resolution is not about partisanship; it is about prejudice and the necessity to confront it.
Statement: June 11, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Civil Contempt Resolution

Mr. Speaker, when Democrats won the Majority in this House we did so on a promise to the American people to hold the executive department accountable.
Statement: May 9, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Protecting Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions Act

Mr. Speaker, over the past few years Congressional Republicans and the Trump Administration have engaged in a dangerous campaign to repeal, undermine, and dismantle the Affordable Care Act.
Statement: May 1, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act

Climate change is perhaps one of the greatest threats we face as a nation and as a planet, those who deny it do so at great peril to the health, security, and economic prosperity of our country.
Statement: April 4, 2019

Hoyer: This Motion is A Cynical Ploy

Mr. Speaker, I take no back seat to my support for Israel for half a century. I rise in opposition to this cynical, political ploy.
Speech: July 18, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at House Democrats’ Press Event on the Raise the Wage Act

Today, the House will vote on the Raise the Wage Act, which will increase the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009.
Speech: July 11, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), founders and co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, at a Stakeholder Summit to hear insights and recommendations for the Caucus. Below are excerpts of his remarks:

Speech: July 4, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks today at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: 

"Thank you, President Tsereteli and Secretary-General Montella.  Senator Wicker and Congresswoman Moore, I am proud to join you here from the United States.  Prime Minister Bettel and President Etgen, thank you for hosting this assembly in beautiful and historic Luxembourg. 
Speech: June 28, 2019

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit

Good afternoon.  Thank you to former Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen for hosting this important and timely gathering.  And thank you to the Royal Danish Playhouse for providing a venue that recalls this city’s proud history while projecting Denmark’s bold, forward vision
Speech: June 27, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Urging the Treasury Department to Commit to Putting Harriet Tubman on the New $20 Bill

This is a $20 bill. Andrew Jackson is on this $20 bill. To that extent, this bill is like every other bill: no women. Fifty-three percent of our population unrepresented for two centuries on our currency. A place of honor, a place of distinction, a place of appreciation for what has been done
Speech: June 20, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at CASA’s Annual Justice Awards

Good evening, and thank you so much for this honor. I am deeply humbled and I am proud to share this year’s justice award with my friend Representative Pramila Jayapal.
Press Release: July 20, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

You were a wonder to us, unattainable, a longing past the reach of longing, a light beyond our light… Now our hands have touched you in your depth of night.’
Leader's Report: July 19, 2019

House Democrats Take Action to Raise Wages

This week, the House passed the Raise the Wage Act, legislation that will gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour by 2025.
Statement: July 18, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Raise the Wage Act

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of the Raise the Wage Act because we need to raise wages for working people and our middle class. We need to make certain that wages keep pace with the cost of living and with the value of the labor that our people contribute into the economy.
Speech: July 18, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at House Democrats’ Press Event on the Raise the Wage Act

Today, the House will vote on the Raise the Wage Act, which will increase the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009.
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act

When Democrats enacted the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, we included an excise tax on high-cost health insurance plans based on economists’ view that it would bend the cost curve downward and achieve savings for consumers by discouraging unnecessary overspending on care. 
Press Release: July 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

I am pleased that the House was able once more to come together today and pass a bipartisan bill to reauthorize critical intelligence programs that keep our country safe. 
Issue Report: July 16, 2019

The Raise the Wage Act of 2019

This week, the House will vote on the Raise the Wage Act, legislation that will gradually increase the federal minimum wage for the first time in ten years.
Issue Report: July 9, 2019

What’s At Stake If Republicans Win their Lawsuit to Eliminate the Affordable Care Act

Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Republicans’ Texas v. U.S. lawsuit to strike down the Affordable Care Act. After failing to repeal and replace the ACA, the Trump Administration and Republicans are seeking to dismantle the law and its protections for millions of Americans through the courts.
Issue Report: June 27, 2019

Democrats Safeguard our Democracy With Election Security Legislation

Today, House Democrats are taking action to secure our elections and protect our democracy.
Issue Report: May 22, 2019

House Democrats Put American Consumers First

Today the House passed H.R. 1500, the Consumers First Act, introduced by Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (CA-43). This bill reverses the Trump Administration’s actions to undermine the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
 
Issue Report: May 21, 2019

House Democrats Are Taking Action to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs

Last November, House Democrats pledged to the American people that lowering health care and prescription drug costs would be a top priority. 
Issue Report: May 17, 2019

H.R. 5, the Equality Act

Today the House will vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act, introduced by Rep. David Cicilline (RI-01).
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