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Press Release: August 16, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Member Travel to Israel

I remain deeply disappointed that the Israeli government reversed the policy announced by Ambassador Ron Dermer that ‘out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America, we would not deny entry to any Member of Congress into Israel.
Press Release: August 15, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Deny Members of Congress from Entering Israel

The decision of the Israeli government to deny entry to Israel by two Members of Congress is outrageous, regardless of their itinerary.  This action is contrary to the statement and assurances to me by Israel’s ambassador to the United States that ‘out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America, we would not deny entry to any Member of Congress into Israel.’  That representation was not true. 
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.
Press Release: August 13, 2019

Hoyer, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-04), survivors, and advocates for change held a press conference in the U.S. Capitol today to call on the Republican-led Senate to take action on H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, legislation passed by the House that requires background checks on all firearm sales.  
 
Press Release: August 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule

This nation was, in large part, built by the legal immigrants who arrived on our shores seeking a better life.  That’s why maintaining a strong legal immigration system is so important and beneficial: immigrants contribute to our economy by creating jobs and strengthen our communities by giving back.
Press Release: August 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Protests in Moscow

I stand in solidarity with the Russian people and particularly protesters in Moscow seeking to restore democracy to their country through free and fair elections and the right to seek electoral choice.
Press Release: August 16, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Member Travel to Israel

I remain deeply disappointed that the Israeli government reversed the policy announced by Ambassador Ron Dermer that ‘out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America, we would not deny entry to any Member of Congress into Israel.
Press Release: August 15, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Deny Members of Congress from Entering Israel

The decision of the Israeli government to deny entry to Israel by two Members of Congress is outrageous, regardless of their itinerary.  This action is contrary to the statement and assurances to me by Israel’s ambassador to the United States that ‘out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America, we would not deny entry to any Member of Congress into Israel.’  That representation was not true. 
Press Release: August 13, 2019

Hoyer, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-04), survivors, and advocates for change held a press conference in the U.S. Capitol today to call on the Republican-led Senate to take action on H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, legislation passed by the House that requires background checks on all firearm sales.  
 
Press Release: August 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule

This nation was, in large part, built by the legal immigrants who arrived on our shores seeking a better life.  That’s why maintaining a strong legal immigration system is so important and beneficial: immigrants contribute to our economy by creating jobs and strengthen our communities by giving back.
Press Release: August 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Protests in Moscow

I stand in solidarity with the Russian people and particularly protesters in Moscow seeking to restore democracy to their country through free and fair elections and the right to seek electoral choice.
Press Release: August 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio

For the second time in two days, Americans have watched in horror as our fellow citizens have been murdered in what can only be described as domestic terror attacks.
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.
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.
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
Press Release: August 16, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Member Travel to Israel

I remain deeply disappointed that the Israeli government reversed the policy announced by Ambassador Ron Dermer that ‘out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America, we would not deny entry to any Member of Congress into Israel.
Press Release: August 15, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Deny Members of Congress from Entering Israel

The decision of the Israeli government to deny entry to Israel by two Members of Congress is outrageous, regardless of their itinerary.  This action is contrary to the statement and assurances to me by Israel’s ambassador to the United States that ‘out of respect for the U.S. Congress and the great alliance between Israel and America, we would not deny entry to any Member of Congress into Israel.’  That representation was not true. 
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.
Press Release: August 13, 2019

Hoyer, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Rep. Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10), Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-04), survivors, and advocates for change held a press conference in the U.S. Capitol today to call on the Republican-led Senate to take action on H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, legislation passed by the House that requires background checks on all firearm sales.  
 
Press Release: August 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Public Charge Rule

This nation was, in large part, built by the legal immigrants who arrived on our shores seeking a better life.  That’s why maintaining a strong legal immigration system is so important and beneficial: immigrants contribute to our economy by creating jobs and strengthen our communities by giving back.
Press Release: August 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Protests in Moscow

I stand in solidarity with the Russian people and particularly protesters in Moscow seeking to restore democracy to their country through free and fair elections and the right to seek electoral choice.
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.
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: June 19, 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, and ensure more people have the training and skills needed to make it in America.
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