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PRESS RELEASE: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership on the Trump Shutdown

We are here late tonight, later than you would usually expect the Congress to be here on opening day. People, obviously, have things to do.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 116th Congress

Today, Democrats enter into the House Majority with a promise to stand up for working families, oppose egregious abuses by the Trump Administration, and ensure equal justice for all.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 3, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Need to End the Trump Shutdown on NPR’s Morning Edition

I'm going to be offering two bills [to reopen government on the House Floor], all of which are Republican bills, all of which we've compromised on, and included things that the Republicans wanted in their bills.
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Comments that Iranians “Can Do What They Want” In Syria

It is unconscionable that a President of the United States would sit in the White House and say that Iran and its proxies ought to be allowed to take up positions on the borders of our closest regional allies.  
PRESS RELEASE: JAN 2, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on PBS NewsHour

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader-Elect Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Judy Woodruff on PBS NewsHour this evening to discuss the Trump shutdown and today’s briefing at the White House.  Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:
 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 31, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Legislation to Reopen Government and End the Trump Shutdown

On Thursday, when Democrats assume control of the House, I will be bringing two bills to the Floor aimed at ending President Trump’s costly and dangerous shutdown.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 28, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and CBS Evening News

We've offered the Senate compromise three times on the [House] Floor, and we were not recognized for that motion.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 26, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Death of Another Child in U.S. Border Patrol Custody

I am heartbroken by the tragic news that another child has died in the custody of federal agents. It is incumbent upon Congress to ask serious questions about what happened and who bears responsibility.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 23, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC

Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney, who now is the acting Chief Of Staff… is somebody who voted to keep the government shut down over the urging of his own leadership in the Congress of United States after it had been shut down for 16 days. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Refusal to Reopen the Government and End the Trump Shutdown

Moments ago, I went to the Floor of the House to ask for unanimous consent to reopen the government by passing the clean continuing resolution that the Senate approved on Thursday.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News

This shutdown strategy that has been pursued, frankly, by our Republican friends… is simply the wrong way to go
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Shutdown

Tonight, President Trump and Republicans chose to end their House Majority the way they have governed over the past two years, rejecting bipartisan compromise and embracing extremism, to the detriment of our country. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Urges President Trump and Congressional Republicans to Keep the Government Open on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) appeared on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" this evening to urge President Trump and Congressional Republicans to work with Democrats to fund government and avoid another Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video. 
 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Urges President Trump to Keep Government Open on MSNBC's "Velshi & Ruhle"

My view is we ought to pass the agreement that we all thought had been agreed to by all parties including the President of the United States.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis

The principled resignation of Secretary Mattis is stark evidence of the dangerous and irresponsible defense and foreign policies being pursued by President Trump.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 20, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Need to Prevent a Trump Shutdown on MSNBC's "Meet The Press Daily"

What is happening now is continuation of the dysfunctional, deeply divided Republican Leadership and the Congress.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 20, 2018

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan First Step Act

Everyone agrees that our criminal justice system is broken.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 20, 2018

Hoyer: Republicans Are Needlessly Moving the Country Closer to a Trump Shutdown

The disaster of Republicans’ dysfunctional House Majority of the past eight years is on full display. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 20, 2018

Hoyer Discusses Government Funding and President Trump's Dangerous Decision to Remove U.S. Forces from Syria on CNN's "New Day"

I'm hopeful that we will pass the bill that's coming over from the Senate.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 19, 2018

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw American Forces from Syria

I am troubled by the President's seemingly sudden and poorly thought-out decision to withdraw American forces from Syria at a time when serious issues remain unresolved.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 19, 2018

Hoyer Discusses How Republicans Continue to Punt on Responsibly Funding Government on Fox News’ “Your World With Neil Cavuto”

[Republicans] are just punting the ball down the road a little bit. Nothing is solved. We're just delaying the decision. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 17, 2018

Hoyer Sends Letter to Ryan, McCarthy Urging Immediate Consideration of Resolutions on Yemen and Saudi Arabia

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) sent the following letter today to Speaker Paul Ryan and Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging them to bring S.J. Res. 54 and S.J. Res. 69 to the House Floor for immediate consideration to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led campaign in Yemen and hold the Saudi Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 15, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Appointment of Mick Mulvaney as Acting White House Chief of Staff

President Trump’s choice of Mick Mulvaney as acting Chief of Staff is a deeply troubling indication that he is choosing confrontation over compromise.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 14, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act

On November 6, the American people overwhelmingly rejected Republican efforts to raise health care costs and kick millions of Americans with pre-existing health conditions off their insurance coverage.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 14, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Reports a Child Died in U.S. Border Patrol Custody

I am heartbroken and deeply alarmed by news of a young child having died in the custody of U.S. Border Patrol.  This is an unconscionable lapse by border patrol personnel responsible for ensuring the safety of those in their custody.