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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.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Sudan

In the wake of the removal of Omar al-Bashir, it is crucial that the United States work to promote a peaceful transfer of power to the Sudanese people, who deserve self-determination and freedom
PRESS RELEASE: APR 11, 2019

MEMO TO MEDIA: House Democrats’ First 100 Days: Delivering on Our Promises

Friday marks 100 days since Democrats took control of the House of Representatives and began putting it back to work For the People.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 10, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on House Democrats' "100 Days In: Fighting For The People" Issues Conference

Hakeem Jeffries became our Chairman and the distinguished lady from Massachusetts, Congresswoman Katherine Clark, became our Vice Chair.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 9, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Enrollment Ceremony for Yemen War Powers Resolution

I want to congratulate Mr. Khanna, specifically, for his leadership, Mrs. Jayapal, and Mr. Pocan.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 9, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Adams, Underwood, House Democrats, Advocates to Launch Black Maternal Health Caucus

I want to thank Rep. Alma Adams and Rep. Lauren Underwood for launching this caucus, and thank you Rep. Joe Kennedy, for being a leader in fighting poverty and health disparities.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 5, 2019

Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report

The March jobs report shows once again that, while our economy continues its longest period of continuous growth dating back nearly a decade to President Obama’s recovery program, the central challenges we faced at the beginning of the Trump Administration remain.
PRESS RELEASE: APR 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House's Intention to Initiate a Lawsuit Against the Transfer of Funds for the President's Border Wall

As a member of the House's Bipartisan Legal Advisory Committee, I voted today to direct the House General Counsel to initiate a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for illegally moving appropriated funds from other priorities to pay for his border wall, which Congress has not authorized. 
PRESS RELEASE: APR 3, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Mueller Report and Health Care on CNN’s "The Situation Room"

I want to emphasize that we're concentrating on that in which we campaigned with the American public. In particular, we're focused on health care.