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100 days into the 116th Congress, House Democrats have made progress on our For The People Agenda to raise wages, lower health care costs, and clean up corruption in Washington.

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100 Days Fighting For The People

100 days into the 116th Congress, House Democrats have made progress on our For The People Agenda to raise wages, lower health care costs, and clean up corruption in Washington.

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Latest from the House Floor

		***Members are advised that votes will occur after 7:00 p.m. when the House is considering appropriations bills, therefore the House is expected to be voting late on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 and Thursday, June 20, 2019. On Monday, the House is not in session. No votes are expected. On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with first votes expected at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business, with last votes expected 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
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***Members are advised that votes will occur after 7:00 p.m. when the House is considering appropriations bills, therefore the House is expected to be voting late on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 and Thursday, June 20, 2019. On Monday, the House is not in session. No votes are expected. On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with first votes expected at 6:30 p.m. On Wednesday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business. On Thursday, the House will meet at 10:00 a.m. for Morning Hour debate and 12:00 p.m. for legislative business. On Friday, the House will meet at 9:00 a.m. for legislative business, with last votes expected 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Latest Press Releases

LEADER'S REPORT: JUN 15, 2019

House Democrats Work to Fund Government, Vote to Hold Trump Administration Accountable

This week, the House began consideration of appropriations legislation to fund the government. We began with a package of four funding bills: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Defense; State & Foreign Operations; and Energy and Water Development.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans Politicizing the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA

This morning, the House Armed Services Committee marked up a defense authorization bill for 2020 that will keep America safe and defend our allies and interests abroad. It is shameful that all but two Republicans on the Committee chose to make this vote partisan.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 13, 2019

Hoyer: Accepting Electoral Help From Any Foreign State is Shameful and Unpatriotic

The President’s comments demonstrate contempt for the Constitution he has sworn to uphold and the institutions of our democracy.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Prevent Loss of Life

One of the strengths of the Congress of the United States is the diversity of experience, disciplines, and expertise that our Members have.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer: This Is a Funding Package For the People

Mr. Speaker, the new Democratic Majority began this Congress in the middle of a damaging government shutdown.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Hong Kong Protests

I stand in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong who are courageously taking to the streets to defend democracy and freedom of expression.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans Politicizing the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA

This morning, the House Armed Services Committee marked up a defense authorization bill for 2020 that will keep America safe and defend our allies and interests abroad. It is shameful that all but two Republicans on the Committee chose to make this vote partisan.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 13, 2019

Hoyer: Accepting Electoral Help From Any Foreign State is Shameful and Unpatriotic

The President’s comments demonstrate contempt for the Constitution he has sworn to uphold and the institutions of our democracy.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Prevent Loss of Life

One of the strengths of the Congress of the United States is the diversity of experience, disciplines, and expertise that our Members have.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer: This Is a Funding Package For the People

Mr. Speaker, the new Democratic Majority began this Congress in the middle of a damaging government shutdown.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Hong Kong Protests

I stand in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong who are courageously taking to the streets to defend democracy and freedom of expression.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Amicus Brief in DC Voting Rights Case

Yesterday, the Democratic-led House joined an amicus brief in support of residents of the District of Columbia seeking recognition of their fundamental right to Congressional representation.

STATEMENT: JUN 14, 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 10, 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: APR 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.

STATEMENT: APR 3, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization of 2019

This legislation was introduced by Representative Karen Bass. It’s a five-year reauthorization.

STATEMENT: APR 2, 2019

Hoyer: Vote For This Resolution and Send A Message That You Will Protect Americans with Pre-Existing Conditions

[The American people] want Congress… to work to improve and make our health care system work better for all Americans, and, yes, have it affordable and accessible.

SPEECH: APR 11, 2019

Hoyer Remarks Introducing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at House Democrats’ Issues Conference

Good evening. Tomorrow, we will mark 100 days of our Democratic Majority. We have shown the American people what Democrats stand for and what we will fight for throughout the 116th Congress.

SPEECH: MAR 24, 2019

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at AIPAC Annual Policy Conference

I am not Jewish, nor do I do represent a large Jewish constituency. But I have visited Israel some fifteen times, and I have seen the courage of its people and their enduring spirit to make their country flourish.

SPEECH: FEB 14, 2019

Hoyer Delivers Eulogy for Congressman John D. Dingell Jr.

There is nothing I can tell you about John Dingell that you don’t already know.

SPEECH: DEC 10, 2018

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at the National Immigrant Integration Conference

Good afternoon. I’m excited to be here with CASA and this wonderful coalition of organizations working to protect America’s role as a refuge for those seeking freedom and opportunity.

SPEECH: SEP 12, 2018

Hoyer Delivers Speech on Returning to a Government Of, By, and For the People

Thank you all for being here today. And thank you to End Citizens United Action Fund for hosting us this morning.

SPEECH: JUL 23, 2018

Hoyer Delivers Speech Announcing House Democrats’ Updated Make It In America Plan

Thank you. Like other co-working spaces popping up across the country, WeWork is an example of how Americans are adapting to changes in the global economy.

LEADER'S REPORT: JUN 15, 2019

House Democrats Work to Fund Government, Vote to Hold Trump Administration Accountable

This week, the House began consideration of appropriations legislation to fund the government. We began with a package of four funding bills: Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; Defense; State & Foreign Operations; and Energy and Water Development.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans Politicizing the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA

This morning, the House Armed Services Committee marked up a defense authorization bill for 2020 that will keep America safe and defend our allies and interests abroad. It is shameful that all but two Republicans on the Committee chose to make this vote partisan.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 13, 2019

Hoyer: Accepting Electoral Help From Any Foreign State is Shameful and Unpatriotic

The President’s comments demonstrate contempt for the Constitution he has sworn to uphold and the institutions of our democracy.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Prevent Loss of Life

One of the strengths of the Congress of the United States is the diversity of experience, disciplines, and expertise that our Members have.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer: This Is a Funding Package For the People

Mr. Speaker, the new Democratic Majority began this Congress in the middle of a damaging government shutdown.

PRESS RELEASE: JUN 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Hong Kong Protests

I stand in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong who are courageously taking to the streets to defend democracy and freedom of expression.

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).

ISSUE REPORT: MAY 16, 2019

H.R. 987, The Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act

As the Trump Administration continues its efforts to sabotage the Affordable Care Act, which would kick millions of Americans off of their insurance and remove patient protections, House Democrats are working to secure access to affordable health care and lower prescription drug costs as part of our For the People agenda.

ISSUE REPORT: MAY 8, 2019

House Democrats Vote To Protect Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions and Lower Costs of Prescription Drugs

Saturday, May 4, marked the two-year anniversary of House Republicans passing their TrumpCare bill to take health care coverage and protections away from millions of Americans.

ISSUE REPORT: APR 12, 2019

100 Days of Fighting For The People: Raising Wages, Lowering Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ensuring More Families Can Make It In America

Friday, April 12, marks the 100th day of the House Democratic Majority, and House Democrats have made significant progress on the For The People agenda during that time, working to raise wages and expand economic opportunity; lower health care and prescription drug costs; and ensure working families have the tools to make it in America.

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