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Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Rejecting Texas-Led Lawsuit to Overturn Election

Tonight’s Supreme Court decision should put an end to Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the results of the presidential election that he lost.
December 11, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement

Five years ago, nearly every nation in the world pledged to set ambitious goals toward reducing carbon pollution and addressing the global climate crisis.
December 12, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Nomination of Katherine Tai to Serve as U.S. Trade Representative

America's trade relationships and enforcement of fair trading rules will be crucial to ensuring that American businesses and workers can emerge from this pandemic with the tools necessary to compete, succeed, and prosper. 
December 10, 2020
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Hoyer Congratulates Leaders of the Congressional Progressive Caucus for the 117th Congress

I join in congratulating Chairwoman Pramila Jayapal on her re-election to lead the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) in the 117th Congress, along with Rep. Katie Porter as Deputy Chair and Rep. Ilhan Omar as Whip.
December 10, 2020
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Hoyer: This Week’s Unemployment Insurance Claims Report Ought to Set Off Alarm Bells

This week’s unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans’ obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is not recovering and, in fact, is worsening.
December 10, 2020
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Hoyer Congratulates Leaders of the Future Forum for the 117th Congress

For the past five years, Future Forum has elevated the voices, dreams, and aspirations of younger Americans. With Members from every corner of the Democratic Caucus, it truly represents the future of our country.
December 10, 2020
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Hoyer Congratulates Leaders of the Democratic Women's Caucus for the 117th Congress

I congratulate Reps. Jackie Speier, Lois Frankel, and Brenda Lawrence on their re-election as Co-Chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus for the 117th Congress, and I congratulate Reps. Veronica Escobar and Deb Haaland on being chosen once more to serve as Vice Chairs.
December 9, 2020
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Hoyer Floor Remarks on a Continuing Resolution to Keep Government Open

…The [continuing resolution] is a recognition of failure. It's not any one individual's failure. It's not a bad thing. It's that we have had trouble getting together and coming to an agreement.
December 9, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Appoitntment of Gen. Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense

President-elect Biden's nomination of retired Gen. Lloyd Austin to serve as our nation's next Secretary of Defense is a historic choice, and I congratulate him on his selection.
December 9, 2020
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Hoyer Congratulates Leaders of the Congressional Black Caucus for the 117th Congress

"I congratulate my friend Rep. Joyce Beatty on being elected to lead the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) in the 117th Congress. 
December 8, 2020
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Hoyer Congratulates Leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 117th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today congratulating the leaders of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus for the 117th Congress:

December 8, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 15 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the United States surpassed 15 million confirmed coronavirus cases:

December 8, 2020
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Hoyer Floor Remarks on the FY2021 NDAA Conference Report

This conference report will ensure that our men and women in uniform can continue to protect our nation and meet global challenges. Now, I hope that President Trump does sign this bill. He ought to sign this bill.
December 8, 2020
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Hoyer: Republicans' Rejection of JCCIC Motion Threatens American Democracy

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, at a meeting of the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies (JCCIC), Republicans voted to reject a motion offered by House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) that the committee affirm that it is preparing for the inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in coordination with the Biden Presidential Inaugural Committee. 
December 8, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act

I'm proud to have brought the Dream Act to the House Floor in 2010 as Majority Leader and worked to secure its passage, recognizing the contributions that Dreamers make to our nation and providing them with a pathway to citizenship.
December 8, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Health Care Team

The COVID-19 pandemic is the worst public health crisis our nation has faced in a century, and the federal government’s approach under the Trump Administration has been irresponsible, erratic, and counterproductive. 
December 7, 2020
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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