Press Releases

Press Release: December 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement

On the fourth anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, House Democrats have a message for the American people and our allies around the world: we are still in. While the President withdrew our nation from the agreement – abdicating American leadership and placing our environment, public health, national security and economic competitiveness at risk – House Democrats are committed to addressing climate change with the urgency it demands.

Press Release: December 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Court Ruling Against the President Stealing Military Funding for Border Wall

The ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas reaffirms what Democrats and even many Republicans in Congress have been saying all along: President Trump’s attempt to steal funds from the military to build an expensive and ineffective border wall is unconstitutional and illegal.

Press Release: December 10, 2019

Hoyer Statement on USMCA Trade Agreement

I am glad that negotiators were able to reach agreement on a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico that could be brought before the Congress for consideration.

Press Release: December 10, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Announcement of Articles of Impeachment

House Democrats never sought impeachment, instead demonstrating extreme restraint as we watched this President engage in actions and behavior that we believed to be abhorrent and anathema to our nation’s highest principles.

Press Release: December 9, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the NDAA Conference Report’s Exclusion of Amendments to Address PFAS Chemicals

I am disappointed that this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) does not include a comprehensive set of provisions to protect communities affected by PFAS chemicals.

Press Release: December 9, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Paid Parental Leave Provision in the NDAA Conference Report

I am glad that the NDAA conferees have agreed to include twelve weeks of paid parental leave for all federal employees starting in October of next year. Earlier, when it appeared that conferees were going to extend this benefit to Department of Defense employees only, I sent a letter urging that all federal employees be covered by it.

Press Release: December 9, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Department of Justice Inspector General's Report

With the release of the Department of Justice Inspector General’s report today, we now know with certainty that the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Russia investigation was not politically motivated, nor did it plant anyone inside the campaign to gather information on President Trump.

Press Release: December 6, 2019

Economy Weekly: Week of December 2, 2019

Press Release: December 6, 2019

Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report

While the jobs report reflects continued steady employment gains that reach back more than nine years, well into the Obama presidency, slowed wage growth shows the failure of this Administration and its policies to expand on those gains to benefit working Americans. We must do better.

Press Release: December 5, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Drafting Articles of Impeachment

The House has now heard overwhelming evidence presented to the Intelligence Committee regarding the facts of the President’s actions – which have not been rebutted with any contrary facts - and we heard testimony yesterday in the Judiciary Committee from constitutional experts on the grounds for impeachment.

Press Release: December 5, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Impeachment Inquiry on CNN’s “New Day”

The Judiciary Committee is considering the facts, which have been presented to them by various different committees – the Intelligence Committee, the Oversight Committee, and other committees as well… Republicans… are pounding on the table, not on the facts or the law because I don't think either one support their position.

Press Release: December 5, 2019

Hoyer, Pelosi, Pallone, Neal and Scott Joint Statement Announcing Floor Vote on H.R. 3

Next week, the House of Representatives will pass the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

Press Release: December 4, 2019

Hoyer, Lee Statement on Trump Administration’s Finalized SNAP Rule to End Nutrition Assistance for Nearly 1.1 Million People Each Month

For years, Republicans have pushed to make life harder for everyday families living on the brink. This latest Trump Administration rule is yet another mean-spirited attempt to block critical nutrition assistance for low-income people across the country.

Press Release: December 4, 2019

Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Urge Chairs of the Armed Services Committees to Provide All Federal Employees with Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), House Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations Chairman Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), and Representatives Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Don Beyer (VA-08), Anthony Brown (MD-04), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) sent a letter to the Chairs of the Armed Services Committees, who are leading the conference committee working to reconcile the House- and Senate-passed versions of the 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

Press Release: December 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Denny Heck

I want to thank my good friend Rep. Denny Heck for his hard work on behalf of the people of Washington State and the United States in the House for the past six years.

Press Release: December 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Committee's Report on the President's Abuse of Power

The report released today by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence ought to alarm every American.

Press Release: November 26, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Court Rulings in Congressional Oversight Cases

These two cases concern more than the details of President Trump’s egregious behavior; they concern the supremacy of our Constitution and the rule of law. No one is above the law, as our courts have affirmed again and again, and no president can ignore the will of Congress, a co-equal branch of government charged with conducting oversight.

Press Release: November 22, 2019

Economy Weekly: Week of November 18, 2019

The Majority Leader’s Office is now sending a weekly e-mail highlighting economic statistics and news that Members can use as they discuss the state of the economy and how House Democrats are working to spur economic growth, support job creation, and raise wages for the people.

Press Release: November 21, 2019

Majority Leader Hoyer Releases 2020 House Floor Schedule

I am pleased to share with you the House schedule for the Second Session of the 116^th Congress.

Press Release: November 20, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Election of Carolyn Maloney as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform

I join in congratulating Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney on being selected to lead the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

Press Release: November 20, 2019

Hoyer: The President Should Sign This Legislation and Send a Strong Message that Democracy in Hong Kong Must Be Preserved

Today, after having previously taken action of its own, the House passed two Senate bills strongly condemning the Chinese government crackdown on the protests in Hong Kong, authorizing sanctions against those who engage in human rights violations there, and prohibiting provision of police gear to Hong Kong. Now, the President should sign this legislation and send a strong message that democracy in Hong Kong must be preserved.

Press Release: November 15, 2019

Economy Weekly: Week of November 11, 2019

Press Release: November 14, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Extension of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress

Since Democrats took control of the House earlier this year, one of our highest priorities has been to make Congress more open, transparent, and accountable.

Press Release: November 14, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Impeachment Inquiry Hearing and Funding Government on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”

It was not successful because the whistleblower blew the whistle, and it was not until after that whistle was blown that the money was released. So, the [Republican] rationalization that somehow this is okay… It simply doesn't hold water

Press Release: November 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Israel’s Actions Against Islamic Jihad

Israel, like every other nation, has the fundamental right to defend itself and protect its citizens from terror. The actions carried out against Islamic Jihad, a recognized terrorist organization that continues to plot attacks against Israeli civilians and aim for the eradication of the Jewish state, were aimed at preventing atrocities against civilians.