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Press Release: May 25, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day

“This year, we observe Memorial Day at a moment in our history characterized by loss, struggle, and sacrifice.  While we remember, as we do each year, the fallen military heroes who served our nation in uniform, we also pause to reflect on the enormous loss of life that has occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 100,000 American lives taken. 
Press Release: May 23, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Eid-al-Fitr

As Muslim Americans mark the end of Ramadan with the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr, they will be doing so without the comfort of gathering with families, friends, and neighbors.  Over the past month, the uniqueness of this year’s Ramadan observed in isolation has surely been challenging.  All Americans now know this same sadness, as holidays, graduations, births, funerals, and other special moments have occurred under stay-at-home orders and with social and physical distancing measures in place. 
Press Release: May 22, 2020

Hoyer Denounces China's Proposed Legislation to Stamp Out Democracy and Freedom of Expression in Hong Kong

House Democrats have consistently stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Hong Kong, who so desperately want to preserve the freedom and democracy they have enjoyed for generations, now threatened by the government in Beijing.  It is no surprise that President Xi and other Chinese leaders feel that they have an opportunity to try to stamp out democracy and freedom of expression in Hong Kong; President Trump has made no secret of his support for President Xi, even calling him a ‘friend of mine’ and an ‘incredible guy.
Press Release: May 22, 2020

Hoyer, Top House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Inspectors General from Political Retaliation

Today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD); Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform; Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations; and Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security introduced the Inspector General Independence Act to protect Inspectors General across the Executive Branch from being fired as a result of political retaliation.  
Press Release: May 21, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Open Skies Treaty

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Trump announced that he plans to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty: 
Press Release: May 21, 2020

Hoyer Follows Up with National Governors Association on the Collection of Demographic Data on Racial Disparities and Coronavirus

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) sent a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair of the National Governors Association, Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland and Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York, respectively, following up on his previous request that they direct the leaders of all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to collect demographic data on racial disparities and the coronavirus.
Press Release: May 18, 2020

Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Firing of the State Department Inspector General

This President continues to believe he is above the law and oversight, emulating many of the foreign autocrats America has opposed throughout its history.
Press Release: May 13, 2020

Hoyer, Lofgren, McGovern Statement on Introduction of Resolution Temporarily Implementing Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings

Members on both sides of the aisle have urged we act to ensure the House can continue legislating during this pandemic. Rather than moving forward with a Democratic proposal last month, we formed this task force to give bipartisan compromise another chance.
Press Release: May 11, 2020

Vox: How to Run the World Remotely

"And then there’s the US Congress, which hasn’t officially gone to full video hearings, though some senators joined their colleagues via video for hearings this week. But lawmakers in the House and the Senate haven’t yet budged on the question of remote voting."
Press Release: May 8, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Seventy-five years ago, a generation of Americans called to extraordinary service to our nation and the world rose to meet the greatest challenges with the greatest courage and determination. 
Press Release: May 8, 2020

Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report

April’s jobs report reveals the overwhelming extent to which measures necessary to combat the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the economic well being of millions of Americans.
Press Release: May 7, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department Dropping Case Against Michael Flynn

Michael Flynn twice pleaded guilty in court to serious criminal charges, yet his case is now being dropped by the Trump Administration's Justice Department.
Press Release: May 6, 2020

Readout of Majority Leader Hoyer's Weekly Chairs Meeting

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) again held his weekly meeting of House Committee Chairs over videoconference this afternoon. 
 
Press Release: May 6, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Secretary Betsy Devos's Rule Rolling Back Title IX Protections for Students

It is heartbreaking enough that American students today have to confront threats to the quality of their education from slashed budgets, threats to their lives from mass shootings, and threats to their health from this pandemic.
Press Release: May 5, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Reports the Administration Will Shut Down the Coronavirus Task Force

It is unthinkable that President Trump would shut down the main task force established to coordinate our nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic while we are still in the midst of figuring out the health and economic implications of this pandemic.  It is a shameful abdication of responsibility. 
Press Release: May 5, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Cinco de Mayo

I join in wishing a very happy Cinco de Mayo to all who are celebrating today.  On this day in 1862, Mexican forces defeated a French invasion at the pivotal Battle of Puebla, inspiring Americans with their forceful rejection of European colonialism and affirming the principle of self-determination in our hemisphere. 
Press Release: May 5, 2020

Hoyer, Lofgren, McGovern Statement on Proposal Put Forward by Republicans on the Virtual Congress Task Force

On substance, the proposal made by Leader McCarthy, Ranking Member Cole, and Ranking Member Davis falls woefully short of reopening the House for legislative business. Their proposal only covers hearings, and even then wouldn’t enable fully-remote proceedings.
Press Release: May 2, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the White House Blocking Dr. Anthony Fauci from Testifying Before the House

“It is unacceptable that the White House has blocked Dr. Anthony Fauci from testifying before the House Appropriations Committee while allowing him to testify before the Senate.
Press Release: May 1, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Attempt to Undermine LGBTQ Health Care

Today’s rule change is outrageous, discriminating against LGBTQ Americans and their families consistent with this Administration’s ongoing efforts to undermine equality.
Press Release: May 1, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Throughout the month of May, we honor the contributions of Americans of Asian and Pacific heritage.  For more than two centuries, people from Asia and the Pacific have been an integral part of building our country and adding to the richness of its cultural diversity.
Press Release: May 1, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Jewish American Heritage Month

As we celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month throughout May, let us pay tribute to the millions of Jewish Americans who worked hard to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America since our nation’s earliest days. 
Press Release: April 30, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report

With another 3.8 million Americans filing for unemployment insurance last week, bringing the six week total to nearly one in five working Americans, it is clear that Congress must do more to help those harmed by the economic impacts of our fight against the coronavirus pandemic.