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Press Release: January 20, 2021

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Day One Executive Actions

The executive orders and actions signed by President Biden on his first day in office demonstrate his resolve to take immediate and necessary action to address the major challenges facing our nation – from the COVID-19 crisis to the economic crisis, the climate crisis, and the crisis of racial injustice.
Press Release: January 20, 2021

Hoyer Statement on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the inauguration of President Joe Biden:
Press Release: January 19, 2021

Hoyer Statement Announcing Guest for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies

"I am honored to invite Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis, a dear friend and a constituent from the Fifth District, to join me as my guest for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies at the Capitol on Wednesday.
Press Release: January 19, 2021

Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 400,000 Coronavirus Deaths

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the United States surpassed 400,000 coronavirus deaths:
Press Release: January 18, 2021

Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

“This year, marking the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s life with acts of service and charity takes on a new importance, as millions of our fellow Americans are struggling to get through the public health and economic crises we face.
Press Release: January 16, 2021

Hoyer Statement on Resignations of Trump Administration Officials

A number of members of the Trump Administration have resigned just days before their patron, Donald Trump, involuntarily leaves the White House and the Presidency.
Press Release: January 15, 2021

Hoyer Statement on Selection of Shalanda Young to Serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget

In all the time I have served in the Congress, I have known few staff members as smart, knowledgeable, talented, focused, and dedicated to her work as Shalanda Young. 
Press Release: January 14, 2021

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. 
Press Release: January 13, 2021

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,
Press Release: January 13, 2021

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.
Press Release: January 13, 2021

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.
Press Release: January 12, 2021

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.
Press Release: January 10, 2021

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.
Press Release: January 8, 2021

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.
Press Release: January 8, 2021

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. 
Press Release: January 8, 2021

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: 
Press Release: January 8, 2021

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."
 
Press Release: January 7, 2021

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:
 
Press Release: January 6, 2021

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...
Press Release: January 6, 2021

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.
 
Press Release: January 6, 2021

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.
Press Release: January 3, 2021

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.
Press Release: January 3, 2021

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:
Press Release: January 3, 2021

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.
Press Release: December 31, 2020

MEMO TO MEDIA: Democratic House Majority in the 116th Congress: A Record of Results For the People

To: Editors, Editorial Writers, Reporters
From: House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer
Re: House Democrats’ Record of Results in the Majority in the 116th Congress
Date: December 31, 2020

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