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THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2020
Press Release: November 18, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the United States Reaching 250,000 Coronavirus Deaths

More than a quarter-million Americans have now lost their lives to COVID-19.  More than one American now dies of this disease every minute of the day.
Press Release: November 18, 2020

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Following House Democratic Leadership Elections

“Thank you very much, Madam Speaker, and congratulations to you on your overwhelming re-nomination to be the Speaker of the House by the Democratic Caucus, which was based upon your performance over the years leading us so effectively.
Press Release: November 18, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Election as Majority Leader

I am honored to have been entrusted with the responsibility of serving my Democratic colleagues as Majority Leader in the 117th Congress. 
Press Release: November 17, 2020

Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Director Chris Krebs

It is alarming and yet unsurprising that President Trump fired Director Krebs after he affirmed that there was no fraud in the 2020 election – a truth that President Trump refuses to accept.
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THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Press Release: November 17, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq

Today's announcement is a hasty move intended to undermine the incoming Biden Administration.  It ought to surprise no one that this comes just days after President Trump fired top Pentagon officials who stood against his counterproductive plans.  
Press Release: November 17, 2020

Hoyer Statement on White House Senior Staff Announcements

Today, President-elect Biden announced the selection of diverse, experienced, and talented individuals to serve the American people as White House senior staff.
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THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020
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THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2020
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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.
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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. 
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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.