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LEADER'S REPORT: JAN 18, 2019

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown. 
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable and detrimental to our nation and its economy.  Democrats have offered one idea after another to reopen government, and we will continue to vote on legislation to end the Trump shutdown.
STATEMENT: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies Controlled by Oleg Deripaska

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 
STATEMENT: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

Our Russian – I won't call them enemies, but adversaries – at least, are very happy, I’m sure, that the American government is shut down. 
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable and detrimental to our nation and its economy.  Democrats have offered one idea after another to reopen government, and we will continue to vote on legislation to end the Trump shutdown.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 16, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier"

[Democrats] have supported a lot of resources and expansion of border security personnel, border security technology, all sorts of things that have been designed to make the border more secure.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 16, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria

The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 16, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans' Latest Refusal to End the Trump Shutdown

Today, House Democrats once again voted to reopen government while 187 House Republicans voted to keep it shut down.  Meanwhile, 800,000 federal employees and their families are finding it harder to make ends meet, and Americans across the country are being denied the services they expect from their government. 
STATEMENT: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies Controlled by Oleg Deripaska

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 
STATEMENT: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

Our Russian – I won't call them enemies, but adversaries – at least, are very happy, I’m sure, that the American government is shut down. 
STATEMENT: JAN 15, 2019

Hoyer: Mr. President, Open Up Government For The People

Mr. Speaker, this weekend, the Republican leader, Mr. McCarthy, went on Face the Nation and said the following: ‘It is unacceptable that 800,000 U.S. employees are not being paid.’
STATEMENT: JAN 11, 2019

Hoyer: No Federal Employee Should Have To Go Without A Paycheck Because President Trump Thinks He Can Bully Congress

No one should have to go without a paycheck.  No one should have to go without a paycheck just because the President thinks he can bully Congress into giving him what he wants. 
STATEMENT: JAN 11, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Latest Democratic Effort to Reopen Government

The Republicans have begun taken hostage not only 800,000 people who work for the federal government – expecting them to work for no pay to protect our borders, to protect our seas, to protect our food – and so they've taken hostage the government of the United States one more time. 
STATEMENT: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer: This Rules Package Will Restore Power to the American People

Mr. Speaker, this Rules package was developed under the leadership of Chairman McGovern and Democrats on the Rules Committee, but shaped by the voices of millions of Americans who want to see change in Washington.
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. 
 
SPEECH: MAR 13, 2018

Hoyer Remarks Honoring Rep. Nydia Velázquez at NALEO Edward R. Roybal Legacy Gala

Good evening. I’m so honored to be here with all of you to pay tribute to the legacy of my friend Ed Roybal and his life of public service.  
SPEECH: JUL 11, 2016

Hoyer Delivers Speech on How to Renew the American People's Faith in Government

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered a speech this morning on how to renew the American people’s faith in government. 
SPEECH: JUN 12, 2016

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

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced House Democrats' updated Make It In America plan today at The Foundery, located at Port Covington in Baltimore, Maryland.
LEADER'S REPORT: JAN 18, 2019

House Democrats Continue to Vote to Reopen Government, Introduce Legislation to Raise the Minimum Wage

This week, House Democrats voted every day to reopen government and end the Trump shutdown. 
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Latest Plan to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

The needless continuation of the Trump shutdown is unacceptable and detrimental to our nation and its economy.  Democrats have offered one idea after another to reopen government, and we will continue to vote on legislation to end the Trump shutdown.
STATEMENT: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the House Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies Controlled by Oleg Deripaska

I'm offering this resolution today because it is deeply concerning that the Treasury Department would terminate sanctions from companies owned by Oleg Deripaska.  Mr. Deripaska is a Russian oligarch, meaning he's very, very wealthy. 
STATEMENT: JAN 17, 2019

Hoyer: Reject This Policy of Shutting Down Government

Our Russian – I won't call them enemies, but adversaries – at least, are very happy, I’m sure, that the American government is shut down. 
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