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Press Release: June 5, 2020

Hoyer: Collection of Demographic Data for COVID-19 Cases is Long Overdue

This collection of demographic data for COVID-19 cases is long overdue. As I made clear in two letters to the National Governors Association since the start of this pandemic, we cannot overcome this challenge if states, territories, and tribal governments do not fully understand how this disease disproportionately affects minority communities and take steps to ensure that these communities receive their full share of much-needed funding and resources. 
Press Release: June 4, 2020

Hoyer Urges Americans to Speak Out, Recognize Black Lives Matter

I am disgusted that any American would mock the murder of George Floyd by posting satirical pictures of his anguished final moments.
Press Release: June 4, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre

Thirty-one years ago, the Chinese government in Beijing brutally and violently disbursed peaceful protestors in Tiananmen Square.
Press Release: June 3, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Charges Against Officers Involved in George Floyd's Death

Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men and women must stop. This begins with accountability. Today’s announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, and Americans throughout the country who are grieving the loss of African-American men and women to racism and violence.
Press Release: June 1, 2020

Hoyer: Black Lives Matter, and the Killing Must Stop Now

Americans across the country are grieving the loss of life of George Floyd and so many African-American men and women who have been victims of deadly racism and violence that continue to plague our country.
Press Release: June 1, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month

I join in commemorating Immigrant Heritage Month and honoring America’s role as a haven for those around the world seeking freedom, safety, and opportunity.  Our nation was built by immigrants, with each new wave of newcomers injecting new energy and ideas into the project of making America great and greater still. 
Press Release: June 1, 2020

Hoyer Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month

As we observe LGBTQ Pride Month this year, we do so at a time of great challenge for our country. Fifty years ago, LGBTQ Americans stood up at Stonewall and spoke out against prejudice, discrimination, and injustice.  Today, we not only pay tribute to the victories and struggles of the LGBTQ rights movement and the courage of its heroes, we also recommit ourselves to the unfinished work in the fight for equality and civil rights.
Press Release: May 29, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Trump Withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization

"Today's decision by President Trump is, like most of his decisions, short-sighted, ill-advised, and wrong. This decision will put millions of lives at risk. 
Press Release: May 28, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act

Earlier this month, the House passed the Heroes Act to fix issues that had arisen with regard to the initial drafting of the CARES Act, including provisions that created the Paycheck Protection Program.  
Press Release: May 28, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Floor Schedule

"At the request of the Speaker of the House, I am withdrawing consideration of the FISA Act. The two-thirds of the Republican party that voted for this bill in March have indicated they are going to vote against it now.
Press Release: May 27, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 100,000 Coronavirus Deaths

With the 100,000th recorded American death due to COVID-19, our nation marks a somber milestone.  All across the country, families are mourning loved-ones lost to this disease. 
Press Release: May 27, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Killing of George Floyd

I was horrified and outraged to learn of yet another incident where an unarmed African-American man was killed by police while begging for his life.  
Press Release: May 26, 2020

Hoyer: House Republicans Are Engaged in Yet Another Attempt to Shut Down Our Government

This Republican lawsuit is about one thing only: forcing the House to stop doing its job and prevent it from helping the American people get through this crisis. 
Press Release: May 25, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day

“This year, we observe Memorial Day at a moment in our history characterized by loss, struggle, and sacrifice.  While we remember, as we do each year, the fallen military heroes who served our nation in uniform, we also pause to reflect on the enormous loss of life that has occurred as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly 100,000 American lives taken. 
Press Release: May 23, 2020

Hoyer Statement on Eid-al-Fitr

As Muslim Americans mark the end of Ramadan with the celebration of Eid-al-Fitr, they will be doing so without the comfort of gathering with families, friends, and neighbors.  Over the past month, the uniqueness of this year’s Ramadan observed in isolation has surely been challenging.  All Americans now know this same sadness, as holidays, graduations, births, funerals, and other special moments have occurred under stay-at-home orders and with social and physical distancing measures in place. 
Press Release: May 22, 2020

Hoyer Denounces China's Proposed Legislation to Stamp Out Democracy and Freedom of Expression in Hong Kong

House Democrats have consistently stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Hong Kong, who so desperately want to preserve the freedom and democracy they have enjoyed for generations, now threatened by the government in Beijing.  It is no surprise that President Xi and other Chinese leaders feel that they have an opportunity to try to stamp out democracy and freedom of expression in Hong Kong; President Trump has made no secret of his support for President Xi, even calling him a ‘friend of mine’ and an ‘incredible guy.
Press Release: May 22, 2020

Hoyer, Top House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Inspectors General from Political Retaliation

Today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD); Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12), the Chairwoman of the Committee on Oversight and Reform; Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (VA-11), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Government Operations; and Rep. Stephen F. Lynch (MA-08), the Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security introduced the Inspector General Independence Act to protect Inspectors General across the Executive Branch from being fired as a result of political retaliation.  
Press Release: May 21, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the Open Skies Treaty

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Trump announced that he plans to withdraw the United States from the Open Skies Treaty: 
Press Release: May 21, 2020

Hoyer Follows Up with National Governors Association on the Collection of Demographic Data on Racial Disparities and Coronavirus

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) sent a letter to the Chair and Vice Chair of the National Governors Association, Governor Larry Hogan of Maryland and Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York, respectively, following up on his previous request that they direct the leaders of all fifty states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories to collect demographic data on racial disparities and the coronavirus.
Press Release: May 18, 2020

Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Firing of the State Department Inspector General

This President continues to believe he is above the law and oversight, emulating many of the foreign autocrats America has opposed throughout its history.
Press Release: May 13, 2020

Hoyer, Lofgren, McGovern Statement on Introduction of Resolution Temporarily Implementing Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings

Members on both sides of the aisle have urged we act to ensure the House can continue legislating during this pandemic. Rather than moving forward with a Democratic proposal last month, we formed this task force to give bipartisan compromise another chance.
Press Release: May 11, 2020

Vox: How to Run the World Remotely

"And then there’s the US Congress, which hasn’t officially gone to full video hearings, though some senators joined their colleagues via video for hearings this week. But lawmakers in the House and the Senate haven’t yet budged on the question of remote voting."
Press Release: May 8, 2020

Hoyer Statement on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day

Seventy-five years ago, a generation of Americans called to extraordinary service to our nation and the world rose to meet the greatest challenges with the greatest courage and determination.