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Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act

"It has now been one year since the Democratic-led House passed H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. 
December 6, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Ruling to Restore DACA

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after a federal judge ruled in favor of restoring the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: 

December 4, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act

Today, the House passed legislation important to Democrats' work addressing systemic racism and reforming our criminal justice system. 
December 4, 2020
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Hoyer Discusses the Urgent Need to Pass COVID-19 Relief for the American People with MSNBC’s Hallie Jackson

“We need to get this done as soon as possible… We need to work every hour between now and next week and… I’ve urged us to get something done by the end of next week
December 4, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report

The November jobs report reveals a recovery that is stalled due to Senate Republicans’ failure to act. The pace of job increases leaves us far short of where we were before this crisis began. The number of people leaving the workforce entirely is only going up, while those who have already left it but who want a job increased by nearly half a million.
 
December 4, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden Appointing Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council

Brian Deese is an excellent choice to lead the National Economic Council (NEC), and his selection ought to reassure Americans that President-elect Biden's White House team will be relentlessly focused on an economic agenda that helps all of our people get ahead. 
December 3, 2020
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Majority Leader Hoyer Releases 2021 House Floor Schedule

“I am pleased to announce the House schedule for the First Session of the 117th Congress. When the new Congress convenes in January, we will be meeting in the middle of a raging pandemic.
December 2, 2020
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Hoyer Congratulates Leaders and New Members of the New Democrat Coalition for the 117th Congress

I join in congratulating my friend Rep. Suzan DelBene on her election as the next Chair of the New Democrat Coalition.  I also offer my congratulations to the rest of the New Dem leadership team for the 117th Congress, which will include Reps. Ami Bera, Sharice Davids, Annie Kuster, and Scott Peters and Rep.-elect Kathy Manning. 
December 2, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on World AIDS Day

"I join in marking World AIDS Day, when people across America and in countries around the globe remember those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS and express solidarity with those living with the disease today. 
 
December 1, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Economic Team

The economic team announced by President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris today not only looks like America, it reflects a commitment to ensuring that our economic policies make it possible for all Americans to get through this crisis and access opportunities that help them get ahead.
November 30, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Trump Pardoning Michael Flynn

With just weeks left in office, President Trump has chosen to double-down on the flagrant abuses of power and corruption that have characterized his four-year term. With the pardoning of former his National Security Advisor, Michael Flynn, for lying to FBI investigators about contacts with the Russian government, President Trump is once again putting himself above the interests of our nation. 
November 25, 2020
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Hoyer Discusses the “Psychology of Consensus” in the Washington Post

Wanted to be sure you saw this article in today’s Washington Post in which Majority Leader Steny Hoyer discusses Democratic unity and the “psychology of consensus.” In the interview, Leader Hoyer discussed how House Democrats have been unified in our votes and message in the 116th Congress, and how the Caucus will continue to be unified in the 117th Congress. Leader Hoyer discussed some of the steps that could be taken to promote Democratic unity, including how he’s working with committee chairs to ensure bills they advance have broad support, as House Democrats partner with the Biden Administration to address the coronavirus crisis and build America back better.  
November 24, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President-elect Biden's Foreign Policy and National Security Team

The foreign policy and national security team unveiled by President-elect Biden today ought to reassure Americans that the next Administration will tap the best talent and experience to keep our nation safe and to secure our interests abroad.
November 23, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Biden Selection of Shuwanza Goff as White House Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs

“President-elect Biden, in choosing Shuwanza Goff to be his Deputy Director for Legislative Affairs and liaison to the House, has selected a highly experienced and talented individual. 
November 23, 2020
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Politico Pro: House Passes Bill to Expand Apprenticeships but Rejects Trump Program

Wanted to be sure you saw Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer’s comments yesterday in Politico Pro on House passage of the National Apprenticeship Act, which passed the House with bipartisan support and is included in the Make It In America plan he has been leading since 2010. Leader Hoyer highlighted the importance of apprenticeship programs and discussed how he will bring this bill to the Floor again in the next Congress and hopes to see it signed into law by President-elect Biden.
 
November 21, 2020
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As the Coronavirus Pandemic Rages Across the Country, Where Are Republicans?

While Republicans ignore the coronavirus crisis, the COVID-19 pandemic is raging across the country:
November 20, 2020
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Hoyer Floor Remarks on the National Apprenticeship Act

"Madam Speaker, two weeks ago, we learned just how divided our country is. Part of that division, I believe, comes from a broad lack of faith in government to deliver on what the American people need to get ahead in our economy. Americans want their elected officials to focus on reaching consensus on broadly popular initiatives that expand opportunity and connect people with good careers.
November 19, 2020