PRESS RELEASE: MAR 15, 2019 Hoyer: Exploiting Anti-Semitism for Partisan Advantage is Dangerous and Wrong Exploiting anti-Semitism for partisan advantage is dangerous and wrong.
ISSUE REPORT: MAR 15, 2019 A Look at House Democrats’ Progress on the For The People Agenda Three months into the Congress, House Democrats continue to make progress on the For The People agenda focused on cleaning up corruption in Washington, lowering health care and prescription drug costs, raising wages, and rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure. Here’s a look at how House Democrats are moving forward on this agenda and other key priorities:
LEADER'S REPORT: MAR 15, 2019 President Trump Releases Another Deeply Harmful Budget, Democrats Pass Legislation to Make Government More Transparent and Open On Monday, the Trump Administration released its budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Once again, the President has put forward an irresponsible, unserious budget proposal that was dismissed as dead on arrival.
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand The attack on the mosques in Christchurch was an attack against all humanity. It was meant to instill fear in Muslims and immigrants, an effort rooted in vile hatred.
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Reports of Rockets Fired at Tel Aviv Hamas and its Iranian patrons must not be permitted to threaten the peace of Israel’s cities and communities with rockets and tunnels.
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Birch Bayh I was saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Birch Bayh, who was a champion for equality. During his eighteen years in the United States Senate and for the remainder of his life, Senator Bayh worked to expand equal access for women in education, employment, athletics, and every facet of participation in society
STATEMENT: MAR 14, 2019 Hoyer: Americans Should Have Transparency When It Comes To The Investigation Into Russia’s Interference In Our Elections WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report should be made public to the American people and Congress. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:
ISSUE REPORT: MAR 14, 2019 What They’re Saying: President Trump’s Unserious, Irresponsible Budget This week, the Trump Administration released another irresponsible, unserious budget that doubles down on exploding the deficit and giving tax cuts to the wealthy while cutting Medicare, Medicaid, and investments in our nation’s future.
DAILY LEADER: MAR 13, 2019 THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019 FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDay, march 14, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Introduction of H.R. 5, the Equality Act Protecting LGBT Americans and their families against discrimination remains a top priority of House Democrats, and our reintroduction of the Equality Act today reflects our commitment to doing so.
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military Last night’s announcement is a betrayal of the thousands of transgender patriots who have served or have been preparing to serve our country in uniform.
ISSUE REPORT: MAR 12, 2019 A Look at H.R.6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019 Today, House Democrats, led by Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) will introduce H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019.
DAILY LEADER: MAR 12, 2019 THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019 FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 12, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event with House Democrats to Introduce H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act Thank you, [Committee on House Administration] Chair [Zoe] Lofgren, a critical leader on the issue of immigration in our country, one of the most knowledgable folks in our country on immigration.
ISSUE REPORT: MAR 12, 2019 What You Need to Know About President Trump’s Budget Yesterday, President Trump released an irresponsible budget that has been panned as dead-on-arrival. Here’s what you need to know about this disastrous budget:
ISSUE REPORT: MAR 12, 2019 Sunshine Week: House Democrats Shine a Light on Open, Transparent Government For The People House Democrats are recognizing this week as “Sunshine Week,” an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to open, transparent government that works of, by, and for the people.
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 12, 2019 Hoyer Testimony Before Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Thank you, Chairman Kilmer and Ranking Member Graves.
DAILY LEADER: MAR 11, 2019 THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019 FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019
ISSUE REPORT: MAR 11, 2019 Ten Questions for Republicans on President Trump’s FY2020 Budget This morning, President Trump released his fiscal year 2020 budget, which is yet another unserious proposal that, if enacted, would jeopardize our nation’s security and economic well-being.
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 11, 2019 Hoyer: Trump Budget Reflects Administration’s Separation from Reality The President’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget released this morning reflects the Trump Administration’s separation from reality.
DAILY LEADER: MAR 10, 2019 THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019 FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on International Women's Day As we celebrate International Women’s Day, I join in paying tribute to the women who have worked hard to advance the causes of justice, equality, and opportunity.
LEADER'S REPORT: MAR 8, 2019 House Passes H.R. 1 For The People Today, the House passed H.R. 1, the For The People Act, fulfilling our pledge to pass a comprehensive government reform package that will clean up corruption in Washington and restore our democracy.
PRESS RELEASE: MAR 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on February Jobs Report The month’s jobs report, which shows a significant slowing of the pace of private sector job growth, ought to alarm a nation already facing profound economic uncertainty.
