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Issue Report: September 13, 2019

House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Coastal Communities and Economies

After a productive August District Work Period, House Democrats have returned to Washington to continue fighting for the American people.
Press Release: September 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of VAWA

Today, we mark twenty-five years since President Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law.
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Trump Administration’s Asylum Ban

The Trump Administration’s policy of turning away desperate and frightened families who are escaping mortal danger is cruel, runs counter to our nation’s values, and is an abuse of presidential power. I strongly disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the ban to be implemented while litigation continues, and I am deeply concerned that families who are fleeing deadly violence and persecution and seeking refuge under our nation’s laws will be not be permitted to apply for asylum at our border.
 
Statement: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Legislation to Block Offshore Drilling, Protect Coastal and Arctic Ecosystems

Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill, introduced by Rep. Cunningham, and the two others on the Floor this week. All three are bipartisan bills. I want to thank Mr. Cunningham for his leadership on this bill in particular.
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of AmeriCorps

I join in celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of AmeriCorps, a remarkably successful program that promotes volunteerism to help build stronger communities. 
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 18th Anniversary of 9/11

Today, we mark eighteen years since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001.  As we mourn those lost and reflect on how the events of that day changed our lives and our country, let us pay tribute to the heroes who responded in the minutes and hours after and who deployed far overseas in defense of our nation in the years since. 
Press Release: September 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of VAWA

Today, we mark twenty-five years since President Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law.
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Trump Administration’s Asylum Ban

The Trump Administration’s policy of turning away desperate and frightened families who are escaping mortal danger is cruel, runs counter to our nation’s values, and is an abuse of presidential power. I strongly disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the ban to be implemented while litigation continues, and I am deeply concerned that families who are fleeing deadly violence and persecution and seeking refuge under our nation’s laws will be not be permitted to apply for asylum at our border.
 
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of AmeriCorps

I join in celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of AmeriCorps, a remarkably successful program that promotes volunteerism to help build stronger communities. 
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 18th Anniversary of 9/11

Today, we mark eighteen years since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001.  As we mourn those lost and reflect on how the events of that day changed our lives and our country, let us pay tribute to the heroes who responded in the minutes and hours after and who deployed far overseas in defense of our nation in the years since. 
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement Clarifying Comments at Pen and Pad Press Conference

I thought the question was in regards to whether the full House is actively considering articles of impeachment, which we are not at this time. The investigations by six different House Committees into the widespread dishonesty, abuses of power, and corruption in the Trump Administration are ongoing.
Press Release: September 10, 2019

Hoyer, Lee Statement on 2018 Census Bureau Report

Today's report by the U.S. Census Bureau makes one thing abundantly clear: anti-poverty programs work. While we are pleased the report shows that the poverty rate has fallen slightly to 11.8 percent, with 1.4 million Americans rising above the poverty line in 2019, we continue to be concerned by Republican attempts to undermine proven programs that lift Americans out of poverty.  
Statement: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Legislation to Block Offshore Drilling, Protect Coastal and Arctic Ecosystems

Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill, introduced by Rep. Cunningham, and the two others on the Floor this week. All three are bipartisan bills. I want to thank Mr. Cunningham for his leadership on this bill in particular.
Statement: July 25, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement

Madam Speaker, I rise in support of this bipartisan legislation, which formalizes the agreement reached earlier this week by Speaker Pelosi and Secretary Mnuchin, on behalf of the president, and has the support of senators Schumer and McConnell and the republican leader in this house, Mr. McCarthy.
 
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.
Speech: August 13, 2019

Hoyer Remarks on Press Event Calling On Senate Republicans To Take Up H.R. 8

Good morning, my name is Steny Hoyer. I am the Majority Leader for the House of Representatives... We have been out of Congress for just a few days on summer recess. During that period of time, we have confronted great tragedy. Sadly, continuing tragedy.
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
Issue Report: September 13, 2019

House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Coastal Communities and Economies

After a productive August District Work Period, House Democrats have returned to Washington to continue fighting for the American people.
Press Release: September 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of VAWA

Today, we mark twenty-five years since President Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) into law.
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Trump Administration’s Asylum Ban

The Trump Administration’s policy of turning away desperate and frightened families who are escaping mortal danger is cruel, runs counter to our nation’s values, and is an abuse of presidential power. I strongly disagree with the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the ban to be implemented while litigation continues, and I am deeply concerned that families who are fleeing deadly violence and persecution and seeking refuge under our nation’s laws will be not be permitted to apply for asylum at our border.
 
Statement: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Legislation to Block Offshore Drilling, Protect Coastal and Arctic Ecosystems

Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill, introduced by Rep. Cunningham, and the two others on the Floor this week. All three are bipartisan bills. I want to thank Mr. Cunningham for his leadership on this bill in particular.
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of AmeriCorps

I join in celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of AmeriCorps, a remarkably successful program that promotes volunteerism to help build stronger communities. 
Press Release: September 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 18th Anniversary of 9/11

Today, we mark eighteen years since the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001.  As we mourn those lost and reflect on how the events of that day changed our lives and our country, let us pay tribute to the heroes who responded in the minutes and hours after and who deployed far overseas in defense of our nation in the years since. 
Issue Report: September 13, 2019

House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Coastal Communities and Economies

After a productive August District Work Period, House Democrats have returned to Washington to continue fighting for the American people.
Issue Report: September 11, 2019

While Democrats Are Working For The People, President Trump’s Broken Economic Promises Are Felt Across the Country

President Trump continues to tout success under his economic policies, but a look at new reports and recently-released data shows those policies and the uncertainty he has created in our economy are causing real harm:
 
Issue Report: July 26, 2019

House Democrats Fighting For The People

Since taking the Majority, Democrats have made significant progress on the For The People agenda, acting to protect and expand affordable health care, lower the cost of prescription drugs, raise wages, ensure more people have the training and skills needed to make it in America, and clean up corruption in Washington.
Issue Report: July 24, 2019

200 Days of Fighting For The People

Sunday marked 200 days of a Democratic Majority in the House of Representatives, and in that time, Democrats have made significant progress on behalf of the American people. Democrats have spent the past 200 days advancing our For the People agenda: taking action to lower health care costs and the price of prescription drugs, raise wages, and clean up corruption. Take a look at how Democrats have made progress For the People: 
 
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.
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