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Hoyer Statement on Biden's Pandemic Relief Proposal

onight, President-elect Biden unveiled his proposal to put the full weight of the federal government behind efforts to defeat COVID-19 and reopen our economy safely once he is sworn into office next week. 
January 14, 2021
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Hoyer Discusses Impeaching the President with Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC

I tried to appeal to Republican Members that this was not about a Donald Trump or the House or Democrats or Republicans. What it was, will we allow conduct which led to an attack on the Congress of the United States,
January 13, 2021
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Hoyer Discusses the House Vote to Impeach Donald Trump with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News

“I think, unfortunately, the debate [of the impeachment resolution] reflected the rationalization of Trump's behavior that has been the norm frankly so often when we have these debates, and the refusal of the Republican Party to hold him accountable. I made that point in my speech.
January 13, 2021
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Hoyer Floor Remarks on Impeaching the President of the United States

Madam Speaker, for four years, Donald Trump has made no effort to hide his ambitions or his lacking in Republican principles.  He has allowed little constraint on his worst inclinations. 
January 13, 2021
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Hoyer Floor Remarks Ahead of House Impeachment Vote

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House Floor this morning during Rule debate of the resolution to impeach Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection at the Capitol. Below are excerpts of his remarks and a link to the video:
 
 
January 13, 2021
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Hoyer Discusses Impeachment Vote on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”

I was interested in what Senator McConnell said yesterday. He is pleased we are moving on the impeachment. That mirrors the comments of Liz Cheney, who’s the number three Republican leader in the House.
January 13, 2021
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Hoyer Discusses Upcoming Impeachment Vote on CNN’s “OutFront with Erin Burnett”

Any fair-minded person who is simply not just voting out of partisan motivation has got to say that the facts and principle demand that this President be held accountable.
January 12, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood

Officer Howard Liebengood dedicated his life to protecting the U.S. Capitol and the institutions of our democracy. I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing.
January 10, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Conversation with General Lloyd Austin

I was pleased to meet today with General Lloyd Austin, President-elect Biden’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. I congratulated General Austin on the historic nature of his nomination and expressed my strong support for granting the waiver necessary for him to be confirmed as Secretary once the House Armed Services Committee has held a hearing to review the issue of civilian control of the military.
January 8, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick

Wednesday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol complex by a violent mob of the President’s supporters was a terrible tragedy for our nation, compounded by the news of the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Officer Sicknick had dedicated himself to protecting the Capitol, those who serve there, and the many constituents and visitors who come to meet with their legislators. 
January 8, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the December jobs report: 

January 8, 2021
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Hoyer Calls for Removal of President Trump from Office

"I agree with Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer that President Trump remaining in office presents a clear and present danger to the security and stability of our country, and it warrants removal by impeachment or under the Twenty-Fifth Amendment."
 
January 8, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Joint Session of Congress Certifying the Electoral Votes

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight after the Joint Session of Congress completed the electoral count and confirmed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next President and Vice President of the United States:
 

January 7, 2021
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Hoyer Urges Members to Honor Oaths to Defend and Preserve the Constitution and Our Democracy

“It is a sad day in America. It is a wrenching day in America. Is a day in which our words and our actions have had consequences of a very, very negative nature. We ought to watch our words and think what it may mean to some...
January 6, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Joint Session of Congress Reconvening for the Electoral College Certification

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight:
 
“Today's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex was a direct attack on our democracy.  It is shameful and despicable, but it will not prevent us from carrying out our Constitutional duties.  Tonight, the House and Senate will reconvene in a Joint Session of Congress to continue the Electoral College certification. We will fulfill our duty to the Constitution and the American people.
 
January 6, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Results of the Georgia Senate Races

I congratulate Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock on his historic victory to become the first African American to represent Georgia in the Senate. From the votes that have already been counted and those still remaining.
January 6, 2021
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Video: Hoyer Floor Remarks on Motion to Recommit Change in the 117th House Rules Package

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today on changes to the Motion to Recommit in the 117th House Rules Package. Below is a link to the video of his full remarks:
 
January 4, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Introduction of DC Statehood Bill in the 117th Congress

I am proud to cosponsor Rep. Norton's legislation correcting the injustice of denying representation to 700,000 Americans by admitting the District of Columbia as the fifty-first state.
January 3, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 117th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the convening of the 117th Congress:

January 3, 2021
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Hoyer Discusses GOP Efforts to Undermine Democracy on MSNBC’s The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart

“We're going to prevail. This is a sad day for democracy. It's a sad day for the confidence of the American people that so many Members of the Congress of the United States in the House and now in the Senate would do what they know is not right to do. They know President Biden has been elected.
January 3, 2021