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THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Press Release: November 12, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Selection of Ron Klain as President-elect Biden’s White House Chief of Staff

Ron Klain is an outstanding choice for White House Chief of Staff. He has a depth of experience across government that will make him an excellent counselor and advisor to the next President, Joe Biden.

Press Release: November 11, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day

On Veterans Day, we come together as Americans to honor those who wore the uniform of our nation and put their lives and safety on the line to defend our country and its principles

Press Release: November 10, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans Introducing FY2021 Appropriations Bills

At long last, Republicans on the Senate Appropriations Committee are introducing their proposed bills for Fiscal Year 2021 today, more than a month after that year began.

Press Release: November 10, 2020

Hoyer Statement Ahead of Supreme Court Oral Arguments on Affordable Care Act Case

For the past ten years, Republicans have tried to end the Affordable Care Act, even though it remains popular with the American people because of the benefits it provides.

Press Release: November 9, 2020

Hoyer Statement on DCCC Chairwoman Cheri Bustos

While I understand Rep. Bustos's decision to step down as Chairwoman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, I believe she did an excellent job and would have been re-elected as Chairwoman had she so chosen.

Dear Colleague: Update on the November and December Floor Schedules

November 9, 2020

Dear Colleague:

As Members of the House prepare to return to session next week, I write to share the busy Floor schedule we have for the remainder of the year.

Press Release: November 9, 2020

Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper

Even as a lame-duck president, Donald Trump continues to put our country in danger. His dismissal of the Secretary of Defense is nothing less than a temper tantrum by someone upset at being rejected by the majority of voters in this country.

Press Release: November 9, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 10 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

America has now reached a tragic milestone, with 10 million recorded cases of COVID-19. We now have lost more than 230,000 of our fellow Americans to this disease.

Press Release: November 7, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Election of President-Elect Joe Biden

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have now secured victories in enough states to surpass the 270 electoral votes required to become the next President and Vice President of the United States. All the votes must continue to be counted, but there is no longer any doubt as to the outcome.

Letter to Democratic Members from Majority Leader Hoyer

November 6, 2020

Dear Democratic Colleague:

Press Release: November 6, 2020

Hoyer Announces Bid for Majority Leader

"I am confident that House Democrats in the 117th Congress will get things done on behalf of the American people, and I am honored by the support of my colleagues to serve once more as Majority Leader as we continue the work of legislating For the People.

Press Release: November 6, 2020

Hoyer Statement on October Jobs Report

Across the country, people have had to wait days to learn who our next president will be, but Americans have been waiting far longer to see the kind of rapid economic rebound that President Trump and his advisors have been promising since the beginning of this pandemic.

Op-Ed: November 3, 2020

Hoyer Medium Post: Order of the Day: November 3, 2020

Wanted to be sure you saw this Medium post by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) published this morning about the opportunity America has today to show the world that democracy prevails. To read the post click here or see below.

Press Release: November 2, 2020

Leader Hoyer Announces Updates to House Democrats' Official Online Resume Bank, Including Senate Access

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced a number of updates to the House Democrats’ Official Online Resume Bank, today with the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), the Blue Dog Coalition, the New Democrat Coalition, the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), and the LGBT Equality Caucus.

Press Release: November 1, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Beginning of the 2021 Open Enrollment Period

"Beginning today, Americans can go to www.HealthCare.gov to explore their options for affordable health care coverage for 2021. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, anyone can log on, compare plans, check premium costs, and sign up for coverage.

Press Release: October 29, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Third Quarter GDP

There can be no mistaking the truth: our economy is in a crisis the likes of which we have not seen in our lifetimes.

Press Release: October 26, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Senate SCOTUS Confirmation Vote

After refusing on principle even to hold hearings for President Obama's nominee to fill a Supreme Court vacancy with nearly eight months before the 2016 election, Senate Republicans today rushed through the confirmation of President Trump's nominee only eight days before an election he is on track to lose.

Op-Ed: October 26, 2020

Hoyer Op-Ed: On health care, voters in 2020 face an easy choice

American voters face a decision this election season between starkly different policies on nearly every issue. But, on one issue in particular, that choice could not be more stark. When it comes to ensuring access to affordable health care, voters are being asked to select between those who wish to protect and expand that access and those who want to dismantle it.

Press Release: October 23, 2020

Hoyer Statement Announcing Floor Vote on the Lumbee Recognition Act

The Lumbee Nation deserves full federal recognition, and I have indicated to Rep. Butterfield that this remains a priority for the House.

Press Release: October 22, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Russia and Iran Interfering in the Upcoming Election

News that Russia and Iran were able to access voter databases is not only deeply disturbing, it demands action.

Press Release: October 22, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Advancing SCOTUS Confirmation Vote

This morning, Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee took the unprecedented action of advancing the confirmation of President Trump’s controversial Supreme Court nominee just days before an election he is likely to lose and in which their own Senate majority is at risk. t.

Press Release: October 21, 2020

Hoyer: GOP Senate Bill Another Example of Republicans’ Failure to Take the Coronavirus Seriously

The bill brought to the Senate Floor today is yet another example of Republicans’ refusal to take this pandemic seriously. It shows that Senate Republicans have no interest in providing relief to the American people, who so desperately need it, or in defeating this virus.

Op-Ed: October 21, 2020

Hoyer Op-ed: Democrats will restore America

With two weeks left before Election Day and millions of Americans already casting their ballots, President Donald Trump still has not indicated what his policy agenda would be for a second term.