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Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Statement Slamming Senate Republicans for Obstructing Legislation For The People

Eleven weeks since the House passed the Heroes Act, deeply divided Congressional Republicans continue to dissemble and delay in providing coronavirus relief to the American people.
Issue Report: July 31, 2020

Republicans to Unemployed Americans: You’re On Your Own

After hitting “pause” on coronavirus relief, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are about to let enhanced unemployment assistance expire for over 30 million Americans – one in five workers – who are unemployed through no fault of their own.
Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Adds Names of Citizen Co-Sponsors of the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act to the Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, last week, I shared with the house that my office had launched a website where Americans could learn about the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act, weigh in with their opinion on the bill, and list themselves as ‘citizen cosponsors’ if they support it.
Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Second Appropriations Minibus Package

Today, the House will complete work on another six appropriations bills, funding 96% of government for Fiscal Year 2021 and doing its job to avert a shutdown. 
Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Joins MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to Discuss Senate Republicans’ Failure to Take Action to Address the Coronavirus Crisis

We are facing a deeply divided and dysfunctional Republican party, which, frankly, is not new. 
Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Statement Slamming Senate Republicans for Obstructing Legislation For The People

Eleven weeks since the House passed the Heroes Act, deeply divided Congressional Republicans continue to dissemble and delay in providing coronavirus relief to the American people.
Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Adds Names of Citizen Co-Sponsors of the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act to the Congressional Record

Mr. Speaker, last week, I shared with the house that my office had launched a website where Americans could learn about the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act, weigh in with their opinion on the bill, and list themselves as ‘citizen cosponsors’ if they support it.
Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Second Appropriations Minibus Package

Today, the House will complete work on another six appropriations bills, funding 96% of government for Fiscal Year 2021 and doing its job to avert a shutdown. 
Press Release: July 31, 2020

Hoyer Joins MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to Discuss Senate Republicans’ Failure to Take Action to Address the Coronavirus Crisis

We are facing a deeply divided and dysfunctional Republican party, which, frankly, is not new. 
Press Release: July 29, 2020

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization

I am pleased that the House was able to come together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) in a way that invests in upgrading and protecting America’s vital waterways and water infrastructure.  I’ve been proud to lead the Make It In America agenda for jobs and opportunities, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan.  American businesses and workers depend on safe and efficient ports, harbors, and navigable rivers to transport goods to market and access raw materials.  Communities also depend on water infrastructure to protect against flooding and ensure that the water they use for drinking and agriculture is clean and safe. 
 
Speech: July 29, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Legislation to Address the Child Care Crisis in America

Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of the bills on the Floor today to protect child care workers from losing their jobs and to help more families afford the cost of childcare. They build on provisions we included in the Heroes Act in May.
 
Speech: July 27, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the National Museum of the American Latino Act

Madam Speaker, I rise as a proud cosponsor of this bill, and I thank Rep. José Serrano and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for leading this effort. Rep. Serrano, the Dean of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, has been one of the most effective and hardworking Members of this House, and he will be missed next year when he retires after thirty years representing New Yorkers. He has been – and will continue to be – a dear, dear friend. This is also a very meaningful day for the Congressional Hispanic Caucus. I’m proud to join Rep. Serrano and the CHC on this bill and bring it to the Floor today.
Speech: July 24, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Madam Speaker, I rise to mark the thirtieth anniversary on Sunday of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law. I was proud to be the lead sponsor of that legislation in the House.
Speech: July 22, 2020

Hoyer: John Lewis Represented the Best of Humanity

Some in my generation remember the song, Abraham, Martin, and John. And then, of course, there was Bobby. All four taken from us far too early in their lives. God blessed each of us, this institution, and this country with giving to John Lewis health for eight decades. He used that health and strength, mind and body to serve his God, his faith, his country, and his people.
 
Speech: July 22, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Legislation to Replace Taney Bust, Remove Confederate Statues from the U.S. Capitol Building

Madam Speaker, the Capitol building is a sacred space for American democracy. It is where we write our laws, inaugurate our presidents, and say a somber farewell to great Americans who earned our respect, like Dwight Eisenhower and Rosa Parks. We cannot erase the difficult history and painful truth that this temple to liberty was built using the labor of enslaved people. But we can do everything in our power to ensure that how we use the Capitol today reflects our commitment to equality and justice for all.
Speech: July 22, 2020

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Great American Outdoors Act

Madam Speaker, I want to thank Chairman [Raul] Grijalva of the Natural Resources Committee for steering the legislation before us through his Committee and working with the Senate to get it passed through that body. I would also especially like to thank Reps. [Joe] Cunningham, [Mikie] Sherrill, [T.J.] Cox, [Xochitl] Torres Small, [Kendra] Horn, and [Jared] Golden for leading this legislation in the House, along with my good friend, Mike Simpson.
Op-Ed: July 26, 2020

Hoyer Medium Post on Thirty Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act: Let Us Resolve to Protect and Expand Protections For Americans with Disabilities and Ensure Full Equality and Inclusion

Thirty years ago today, I watched President George H.W. Bush sign the Americans with Disabilities Act into law, ushering in a new dawn of opportunity for millions of people who had previously been excluded.  The bill he signed was the product of many years of hard work by legislators, by national organizations, and by thousands of grassroots organizers and volunteers – including those with ambulatory impairments who bravely crawled their way up the Capitol steps to raise awareness.  The end result was a law that was not only bipartisan but that has been lauded as one of the milestones of civil rights in the history of our country. 
 
Op-Ed: June 17, 2020

In the News: House Democrats Announce Vote on DC Statehood

Yesterday, House Democrats announced that on Friday, June 26, the House will vote on H.R. 51 to designate the District of Columbia as a state and grant full representation to the over 700,000 Americans who live in the District. Here’s a look at what’s been said in the news:
 
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.
Issue Report: July 31, 2020

Republicans to Unemployed Americans: You’re On Your Own

After hitting “pause” on coronavirus relief, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are about to let enhanced unemployment assistance expire for over 30 million Americans – one in five workers – who are unemployed through no fault of their own.
Issue Report: July 1, 2020

Republicans Sabotage Health Care During a Pandemic, Democrats Work to Lower Costs, Expand Coverage

The Majority Leader’s Office has issued the following report on the stark contrast between both parties when it comes to health care priorities. While Republicans work to sabotage health care during a pandemic, House Democrats are working to lower drug costs and expand coverage.
 
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:
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