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PRESS RELEASE: MAY 5, 2019

Hoyer: Israel Has Every Right to Defend Itself Against Rockets Attacks From Gaza

Hamas must immediately stop launching rockets into Israel.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Second Anniversary of House Republicans Passing TrumpCare

Two years ago, House Republicans stood in the White House Rose Garden with President Trump to cheer the passage of a bill that would strip health insurance coverage from 20 million Americans and end protections for those with pre-existing conditions. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Ramadan

As Muslims in America and around the world prepare to begin the holy month of Ramadan, I send my wishes for a very meaningful observance and say ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ to all participating.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report

The monthly jobs report, released today, shows a continuation of an economic trajectory that reaches back through 103 consecutive months of positive job growth. But these job figures don’t tell the whole story, as wages aren’t growing fast enough to allow millions of workers to keep pace and feel that real economic security is within reach.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Senate Failure to Override President Trump's Veto of the Yemen War Powers Resolution

I am disappointed that Senate Republicans chose to vote against overriding the President’s veto of the War Powers Act resolution and continue U.S. involvement in Yemen, which is contributing to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe there. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 2, 2019

Hoyer, Roe Introduce the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Republican Rep. Dr. Phil Roe (TN-01) re-introduced H.R. 2468, the bipartisan School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act in the 116th Congress. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews and millions of others who perished in the most brutal genocide in history. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Judiciary Committee’s Passage of H.R. 5, the Equality Act

This morning, the House Judiciary Committee marked up H.R. 5, the Equality Act.  Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Updated Court Filing In Support of Dismantling the Affordable Care Act

The Trump Administration’s ongoing effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act in its entirety would harm millions of Americans. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Testimony Before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Thank you, Chairman Peter DeFazio and Ranking Member Sam Graves. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in today’s Member Hearing.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Remarks on Press Call with House Democrats, Advocates on H.R. 9

Thank you very, very much. I appreciate this opportunity to participate with you.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

I join in celebrating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  
PRESS RELEASE: APR 30, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ellen Tauscher.  She was a leader for our party and our country, a trusted colleague, and a dear friend.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 30, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the White House Meeting on Infrastructure

I am pleased that Democrats and the President were able to agree this morning on taking a first step toward meeting our infrastructure challenges with a $2 trillion investment. 
PRESS RELEASE: APR 30, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Memo on Asylum Regulations

America was founded as a place of refuge for those fleeing persecution, violence, and disaster.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 29, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at National Rural Electric Cooperative Association

Thank you, [Former Rep. Jim Matheson], and good afternoon. I’m honored to be here with you for your 2019 legislative conference.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 27, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue

I was deeply unnerved to hear about today’s synagogue shooting in San Diego. Six months to the day since the deadly, anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh, this shooting reminds us that hateful rhetoric leads to violence.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 24, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Armenian Genocide

Today, we observe the anniversary of the Armenian Genocide, a tragedy that claimed the lives of 1.5 million people.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 22, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Earth Day

As we celebrate our planet today, we must recommit ourselves to taking the necessary steps to protect it and its extraordinary diversity of life.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 19, 2019

Hoyer: It Is Essential the American People See the Full, Unredacted Mueller Report

Contrary to Attorney General Barr's assertion, the redacted report by Special Counsel Mueller is a damning recitation of lies, misinformation, and malfeasance
PRESS RELEASE: APR 18, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Report

The Special Counsel's report makes clear that Russia 'interfered in the 2016 presidential election in a sweeping and systematic fashion.' 
PRESS RELEASE: APR 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Veto of the Bipartisan Yemen War Powers Resolution

President Trump has made it clear with this veto that he will stand in the way of bipartisan opposition in Congress to continued U.S. involvement in Yemen, and it is deeply disappointing that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has already signaled that he will not pursue an override of the veto, which would need to happen before the House can act. 
PRESS RELEASE: APR 15, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Tax Day

As we mark Tax Day, millions of Americans have been left behind by the Republican tax scam enacted last year.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Rep. Dave Loebsack's Decision to Not Seek Re-Election

I have been proud to serve alongside Rep. Dave Loebsack in the House for the past twelve years.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 12, 2019

Hoyer, Pelosi Op-Ed: It's Been a Busy 100 Days for House Democrats

Wanted to be sure you saw this op-ed on CNN.com by House Majority Leader Steny H.