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PRESS RELEASE: JAN 6, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Democrats’ Latest Effort to Reopen Government, End the Trump Shutdown

These four appropriations bills, which I will bring to the Floor next week and the House will pass, will leave Leader McConnell and Senate Republicans with no excuse to avoid taking action to end the Trump shutdown of the agencies they cover.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 6, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on NBC's “Meet The Press”

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Chuck Todd on NBC’s “Meet The Press” this morning to discuss the Trump shutdown and the urgent need to reopen government.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:
 
ISSUE REPORT: JAN 5, 2019

Trump Shutdown Impacts Grow

Two weeks after President Trump decided to shut down government over his costly and ineffective border wall, the impact of the Trump shutdown is growing.
WEEKLY LEADER: JAN 4, 2019

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019
LEADER'S REPORT: JAN 4, 2019

The Democratic-Led 116th Congress Convenes, Passes Legislation to Reopen the Government

This week, the Democratic-led 116th Congress convened, and House Democrats – who are now entrusted with control of the House Floor – quickly took steps to pass a House Rules package that will restore power to the American people and ensure that Congress works again on their behalf.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Senate Confirmation of Members of the Election Assistance Commission

I am glad that the Senate has finally confirmed the remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), enabling it to carry out its critical work at full capacity.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Raises During a Trump Government Shutdown

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on reports that Trump Administration officials, including Vice President Mike Pence, will receive raises during a government shutdown: 
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of H.R. 1: The For The People Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the introduction of H.R. 1, the For The People Act: 
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 4, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown and Democratic Priorities for the 116th Congress on MSNBC's "Morning Joe"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined MSNBC’s "Morning Joe" this morning to discuss the need to end the Trump shutdown and Democrats’ priorities in the 116th Congress. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:

PRESS RELEASE: JAN 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report

The final jobs report of 2018 reflects an economy unsure of its direction.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation to End the Trump Shutdown

Tonight, the Democratic-led House passed legislation to end the Trump shutdown and reopen the government.
DAILY LEADER: JAN 3, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: FRIDAY, JANUARY 4, 2019

HOUSE MEETS AT:
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership on the Trump Shutdown

We are here late tonight, later than you would usually expect the Congress to be here on opening day. People, obviously, have things to do.
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.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 116th Congress

Today, Democrats enter into the House Majority with a promise to stand up for working families, oppose egregious abuses by the Trump Administration, and ensure equal justice for all.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Need to End the Trump Shutdown on NPR’s Morning Edition

I'm going to be offering two bills [to reopen government on the House Floor], all of which are Republican bills, all of which we've compromised on, and included things that the Republicans wanted in their bills.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Comments that Iranians “Can Do What They Want” In Syria

It is unconscionable that a President of the United States would sit in the White House and say that Iran and its proxies ought to be allowed to take up positions on the borders of our closest regional allies.  
WEEKLY LEADER: JAN 2, 2019

THE WEEKLY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 2, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on PBS NewsHour

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader-Elect Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown and today’s briefing at the White House.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:
 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 31, 2018

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

On Thursday, when Democrats assume control of the House, I will be bringing two bills to the Floor aimed at ending President Trump’s costly and dangerous shutdown.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 28, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and CBS Evening News

We've offered the Senate compromise three times on the [House] Floor, and we were not recognized for that motion.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 26, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Death of Another Child in U.S. Border Patrol Custody

I am heartbroken by the tragic news that another child has died in the custody of federal agents. It is incumbent upon Congress to ask serious questions about what happened and who bears responsibility.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 23, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC

Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney, who now is the acting Chief Of Staff… is somebody who voted to keep the government shut down over the urging of his own leadership in the Congress of United States after it had been shut down for 16 days. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Refusal to Reopen the Government and End the Trump Shutdown

Moments ago, I went to the Floor of the House to ask for unanimous consent to reopen the government by passing the clean continuing resolution that the Senate approved on Thursday.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News

This shutdown strategy that has been pursued, frankly, by our Republican friends… is simply the wrong way to go