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THE DAILY LEADER: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR Friday, December 6, 2019
Issue Report: December 5, 2019

House Democrats Restore the Vote with H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act

Six years ago, the Supreme Court struck down key voting rights protections in the Shelby County v. Holder case. Section 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 established a process called “preclearance,” which worked to block voter discrimination before it occurred by requiring jurisdictions with a history of voter discrimination to obtain approval before changing voting rules. In its decision, the Supreme Court struck down Section 4 of the Voting Rights Act, which determined which states and localities were covered by Section 5, and ruled that Congress must pass a new formula to determine which states and localities would be subject to “preclearance.” Since that decision, nearly two dozen states have implemented voter suppression tactics.
Press Release: December 5, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Drafting Articles of Impeachment

The House has now heard overwhelming evidence presented to the Intelligence Committee regarding the facts of the President’s actions – which have not been rebutted with any contrary facts - and we heard testimony yesterday in the Judiciary Committee from constitutional experts on the grounds for impeachment.
Press Release: December 5, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Impeachment Inquiry on CNN’s “New Day”

The Judiciary Committee is considering the facts, which have been presented to them by various different committees – the Intelligence Committee, the Oversight Committee, and other committees as well… Republicans… are pounding on the table, not on the facts or the law because I don't think either one support their position.
Press Release: December 5, 2019

Hoyer, Pelosi, Pallone, Neal and Scott Joint Statement Announcing Floor Vote on H.R. 3

Next week, the House of Representatives will pass the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.
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THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 5, 2019
Press Release: December 4, 2019

Hoyer, Lee Statement on Trump Administration’s Finalized SNAP Rule to End Nutrition Assistance for Nearly 1.1 Million People Each Month

For years, Republicans have pushed to make life harder for everyday families living on the brink.  This latest Trump Administration rule is yet another mean-spirited attempt to block critical nutrition assistance for low-income people across the country.  
Press Release: December 4, 2019

Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Urge Chairs of the Armed Services Committees to Provide All Federal Employees with Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), and Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Anthony Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) sent a letter to the Chairs of the Armed Services Committees, who are leading the conference committee working to reconcile the House- and Senate-passed versions of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Press Release: December 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Denny Heck

I want to thank my good friend Rep. Denny Heck for his hard work on behalf of the people of Washington State and the United States in the House for the past six years. 
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THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2019
Press Release: December 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Committee's Report on the President's Abuse of Power

The report released today by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ought to alarm every American. 
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THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2019
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THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2019
Internal: November 29, 2019

Dear Colleague: House to Vote on Lowering Prescription Drug Costs, Voting Rights, Funding Government, Two-State Solution During Upcoming Work Period

Next week, the House will consider H.R. 2534, the Insider Trading Prohibition Act, which will help protect the hard-earned savings of Americans. The House will also consider a resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to a two-state solution for Israelis and Palestinians and reaffirming our nation's commitment to Israel's security...
Press Release: November 26, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Court Rulings in Congressional Oversight Cases

These two cases concern more than the details of President Trump’s egregious behavior; they concern the supremacy of our Constitution and the rule of law. No one is above the law, as our courts have affirmed again and again, and no president can ignore the will of Congress, a co-equal branch of government charged with conducting oversight.
Press Release: November 22, 2019

Economy Weekly: Week of November 18, 2019

The Majority Leader’s Office is now sending a weekly e-mail highlighting economic statistics and news that Members can use as they discuss the state of the economy and how House Democrats are working to spur economic growth, support job creation, and raise wages for the people.
Leader's Report: November 22, 2019

House Democrats Fund Government, Defend Our Democracy

This week, the House Intelligence Committee held several hearings in the impeachment inquiry, and the American people heard directly from non-partisan civil servants as well as individuals appointed by President Trump about how he directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine to investigate a political rival. A key witness, Ambassador Sondland, confirmed there was a quid pro quo and everybody involved knew.
Press Release: November 21, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer Releases 2020 House Floor Schedule

I am pleased to share with you the House schedule for the Second Session of the 116th Congress. 
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THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Press Release: November 20, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Election of Carolyn Maloney as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform

I join in congratulating Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney on being selected to lead the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. 
Press Release: November 20, 2019

Hoyer: The President Should Sign This Legislation and Send a Strong Message that Democracy in Hong Kong Must Be Preserved

Today, after having previously taken action of its own, the House passed two Senate bills strongly condemning the Chinese government crackdown on the protests in Hong Kong, authorizing sanctions against those who engage in human rights violations there, and prohibiting provision of police gear to Hong Kong.  Now, the President should sign this legislation and send a strong message that democracy in Hong Kong must be preserved.  
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THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2019
Statement: November 19, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Continuing Resolution

I want to thank [House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Nita] Lowey and [Ranking Member Kay] Granger for their leadership on this committee.
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THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2019
Statement: November 18, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act

Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support of this bill, offered by my friend Rep. Al Green of Texas and cosponsored by Rep. Wagner on the Republican side. I want to thank Chairwoman Waters of the Financial Services Committee for her leadership in advancing this important bill.