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Press Release: June 5, 2020

Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the May jobs report: 
Press Release: June 5, 2020

Hoyer: Collection of Demographic Data for COVID-19 Cases is Long Overdue

This collection of demographic data for COVID-19 cases is long overdue. As I made clear in two letters to the National Governors Association since the start of this pandemic, we cannot overcome this challenge if states, territories, and tribal governments do not fully understand how this disease disproportionately affects minority communities and take steps to ensure that these communities receive their full share of much-needed funding and resources. 
Press Release: June 4, 2020

Hoyer Urges Americans to Speak Out, Recognize Black Lives Matter

I am disgusted that any American would mock the murder of George Floyd by posting satirical pictures of his anguished final moments.
Press Release: June 4, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Thirty-one years ago, the Chinese government in Beijing brutally and violently disbursed peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square.
Press Release: June 3, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Charges Against Officers Involved in George Floyd's Death

Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men and women must stop. This begins with accountability. Today’s announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, and Americans throughout the country who are grieving the loss of African-American men and women to racism and violence.
Press Release: June 1, 2020

Hoyer: Black Lives Matter, and the Killing Must Stop Now

Americans across the country are grieving the loss of life of George Floyd and so many African-American men and women who have been victims of deadly racism and violence that continue to plague our country.
Press Release: June 5, 2020

Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the May jobs report: 
Press Release: June 5, 2020

Hoyer: Collection of Demographic Data for COVID-19 Cases is Long Overdue

This collection of demographic data for COVID-19 cases is long overdue. As I made clear in two letters to the National Governors Association since the start of this pandemic, we cannot overcome this challenge if states, territories, and tribal governments do not fully understand how this disease disproportionately affects minority communities and take steps to ensure that these communities receive their full share of much-needed funding and resources. 
Press Release: June 4, 2020

Hoyer Urges Americans to Speak Out, Recognize Black Lives Matter

I am disgusted that any American would mock the murder of George Floyd by posting satirical pictures of his anguished final moments.
Press Release: June 4, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Thirty-one years ago, the Chinese government in Beijing brutally and violently disbursed peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square.
Press Release: June 3, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Charges Against Officers Involved in George Floyd's Death

Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men and women must stop. This begins with accountability. Today’s announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, and Americans throughout the country who are grieving the loss of African-American men and women to racism and violence.
Press Release: June 1, 2020

Hoyer: Black Lives Matter, and the Killing Must Stop Now

Americans across the country are grieving the loss of life of George Floyd and so many African-American men and women who have been victims of deadly racism and violence that continue to plague our country.
Speech: May 28, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act

For my entire career in public service, I have supported efforts to make America both strong and safe and a force for peace and reconciliation. In the course of those years, I have striven to draw an acceptable balance between our national security and the protection of our personal liberty and the right to privacy central to our unique and extraordinary democracy: a government of laws, not of men.
Speech: May 15, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Heroes Act

Madam Speaker, to date, more than 85,000 Americans have died from COVID-19, and that number continues to grow. More than 36 million Americans have applied for unemployment insurance over the past eight weeks, which is more than one in every five American workers.
Speech: May 15, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Resolution to Allow for Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings

Madam Speaker, I want to remind us today of President Lincoln’s words to Congress. He said: ‘the dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present. The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and we must rise with the occasion. As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew.’ So it is today.
 
Speech: May 14, 2020

Hoyer Testifies Before the Rules Committee on H. Res 965, to Allow Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings

Thank you, Chairman McGovern and Ranking Member Cole.  I appreciate the opportunity to testify today on house consideration of H. Res. 965, which I would like to bring to the Floor Alongside the Heroes Act.
 
Speech: April 23, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Interim Emergency Coronavirus Relief Legislation

I've heard a number of people, including my friend, the Minority Leader, stand up and say we need to act in a bipartisan fashion. And the next statement is a partisan attack on one of our Members. It's either schizophrenia or a lack of understanding of what this Congress has been doing over the last few weeks.... 
Speech: March 27, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the CARES Act

Mr. Speaker, we meet at a challenging time in our country and in the global community. This session will be different than most where we come together, we reach out our hands, we hug one another in affection and thanks for their collegial work with us on the people's business. People who can see the chamber now will see that we are keeping a distance from one another – not out of hostility, but out of love for one another that we may keep one another healthy and safe. It will, therefore, be an unusual session, but a critical session.
Op-Ed: May 14, 2020

In the News: House Democrats Introduce Resolution to Allow Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings

Yesterday, House Democrats introduced a resolution to temporarily allow remote voting and virtual committee proceedings during the coronavirus pandemic. Just like other nations and states, the House must continue operating for the people. Here is a look press coverage on the resolution:
 
Op-Ed: May 4, 2020

Hoyer: Our Democracy Cannot Become a Victim of Social Distancing

The coronavirus outbreak has upended the routines of every American, forcing us to rethink how we live, work, and interact with one another. Ever resilient, our communities are adapting in innovative ways to ‘flatten the curve,’ save lives, and protect the livelihoods of our neighbors impacted by economic disruption.
Op-Ed: February 28, 2020

Hoyer, Velázquez, Maloney, Ocasio-Cortez Op-ed in the Orlando Sentinel: U.S. House Members Urge Senate: Help Puerto Rico

Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Small Business Nydia M. Velázquez (NY-07), Chairwoman of the House Oversight and Reform Committee Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) in The Orlando Sentinel today. Following their recent Congressional delegation visit to Puerto Rico, the Members urged Senate Republicans to take action on the House-passed emergency supplemental funding bill to assist the island in responding to ongoing earthquakes. To read the op-ed, click here or see below:
Op-Ed: December 18, 2019

Hoyer Op-ed: Loyalty to Party Must Yield to a Higher Obligation

Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) published by the New York Times today on the House vote to impeach the President of the United States.
Issue Report: May 26, 2020

House Democrats Take Action For the People with Coronavirus Relief Legislation

The Majority Leader’s Office has issued the following report on how bills passed by House Democrats are providing relief to the American people during the coronavirus pandemic.
 
Issue Report: May 15, 2020

House Democrats Voice Support For H. Res 965

Chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27):
Issue Report: May 15, 2020

Legislating in the House of Representatives During Coronavirus: Democrats’ Efforts to Make Remote Work Resolution Bipartisan

House Democrats are committed to ensuring the House can legislate during this unprecedented crisis and worked to secure temporary changes to allow for remote voting and virtual committee proceedings on a bipartisan basis. For several weeks, Democrats worked in good faith to reach a bipartisan agreement. Here’s a look at the timeline:
Issue Report: May 13, 2020

Legislating in the House of Representatives During Coronavirus: Questions & Answers on Remote Voting & Virtual Committee Proceedings

House Democrats are proposing temporary changes to allow for remote voting on the House Floor and virtual committee proceedings during the coronavirus pandemic. The changes would enable Congress to continue legislating by:
Issue Report: March 3, 2020

What’s at Stake if Republicans Win Their Lawsuit to Eliminate the Affordable Care Act

Yesterday, the Supreme Court announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case, a partisan lawsuit led by the Trump Administration and Republicans to strike down the Affordable Care Act in its entirety, including protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions. After failing previously to undo the law in the courts and repeal the law when they controlled all levers of government, President Trump and the GOP are continuing their assault on Americans’ health coverage with this lawsuit. If successful, here’s a look at what would be at stake for hundreds of millions of Americans:
Issue Report: February 12, 2020

What They’re Saying: President Trump’s Budget

The President released his budget this week, and it has been swiftly panned for making unrealistic economic growth assumptions, failing to address massive deficits and debt, and breaking promises the President made – like protecting Medicare –  just last week in his State of the Union.  Here’s a look at what the press and news columnists are saying about the budget:
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