Press Releases

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.
 

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.

“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.

The House has now passed legislation to increase the amount of the economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000.  The Democratic-led House has worked responsibly and tirelessly from the beginning of this pandemic to keep Americans safe and limit the economic impacts of COVID-19. 

By signing this bill tonight, the President has resolved an unnecessary crisis that he himself created. However, his delay caused millions of American families to lose unemployment benefits for a week while also causing deep anxiety and uncertainty for millions more who are struggling to make ends meet.

"The annual National Defense Authorization Act that President Trump dangerously and callously vetoed today was a product of true bipartisanship and reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform.  

For the past ten years, Mariel Sáez has been an indispensable member of my communications team. Originally from St. Mary’s County, in my district, Mariel has served in numerous roles across the operation, including as Maryland Press Secretary,

News in recent days of a significant breach of critical U.S. networks, with all indications pointing to Russia as the culprit, ought to alarm every American.

Since coming to Congress, Deb Haaland has not only been a close friend but an outstanding advocate for her constituents, for Native American nations, for land and water conservation, and for the preservation of America's heritage.

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Congressman Dr. Phil Roe (TN-01) praised the Senate for passing H.R. 2468, the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, t

I join in congratulating Pete Buttigieg on being selected as the next Secretary of Transportation, making him the first openly gay American to serve in the Cabinet.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris have now crossed the 270-vote threshold to become the next President and Vice President of the United States.