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Press Release: October 23, 2019

Hoyer Statement Criticizing the President’s Decision to Lift Sanctions on Turkey

Just as I opposed the President’s disastrous decision to withdraw troops from Northern Syria, I strongly disagree with the President’s ill-advised announcement that he is lifting sanctions on Turkey.
Press Release: October 22, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Northern Syria Agreement Between Putin and Erdogan

As a result of President Trump’s reckless and impulsive decision to withdraw from Syria and abandon our allies, Russia has now solidified its hold over that country and expanded its power and influence in the Middle East.
Press Release: October 23, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Ways and Means Committee Markup of H.R.3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act

Today, the House Committee on Ways and Means completed its markup of H.R. 3, House Democrats’ legislation to lower prescription drug prices. 
Press Release: October 22, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Corporate Transparency Act

I was proud to bring Rep. Maloney’s Corporate Transparency Act to the Floor for a vote today in order to crack down on money laundering activities by Russian oligarchs and other bad actors. 
Press Release: October 21, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Republicans’ Latest Attempt to Distract from the President’s Abuse of Power

The resolution pushed today by House Republicans is nothing more than an attempt to distract the American people from their refusal to answer the question confronting our nation: is it acceptable for a President to openly seek foreign help for his re-election and put his own private interests ahead of our country’s interests and our national security?
Press Release: October 18, 2019

Hoyer Discusses the President’s Actions in Syria and the Passing of Chairman Cummings on CNN’s “Anderson Cooper 360”

I think the Turks are right. They got exactly what they wanted. And very frankly, probably, the Iranians got what they wanted. Perhaps the Syrians got what they wanted – getting ISIS out of their territory, and now they’ve got the Turks there.
Press Release: October 17, 2019

Economy Weekly: Week of October 14, 2019

The Majority Leader’s Office is now sending a weekly e-mail highlighting economic statistics and news that Members can use as they discuss the state of the economy and how House Democrats are working to spur economic growth, support job creation, and raise wages for the people.
 
Press Release: October 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Committees Advancing H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act

Today, House Democrats took a step forward in our effort to lower prescription drug costs for the American people as the Energy and Commerce and the Education and Labor Committees marked up H.R. 3, and the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on it.
Press Release: October 17, 2019

Hoyer Discusses House Democrats’ For The People Agenda at Bloomberg Government’s 2019 Fall Hill Watch Breakfast

It’s a sad morning… Elijah Cummings was what Washington and America needs more of – a very decent, thoughtful, kind, but courageous leader… He and I were very, very close. It is a loss, certainly, for his city.
Press Release: October 17, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Chairman Elijah Cummings

I was shocked and saddened to learn the news this morning of my dear friend’s passing. Elijah Cummings was a man of principle, patriotism, and conviction, whose loss will be deeply felt throughout the State of Maryland and our country.
 
Press Release: October 16, 2019

Hoyer Statement on White House Meeting on Syria

Just briefly, you're going to hear the President say we walked out. We were offended deeply by his treatment of the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Press Release: October 15, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Rule to Undermine the Renewable Fuel Standard Program

Today, President Trump is breaking his promises to America’s farmers and rural communities on the Renewable Fuel Standard. The proposed rule his Administration released this afternoon goes back on a pledge President Trump made weeks ago to increase demand for biofuels.
Press Release: October 14, 2019

Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw Remaining U.S. Troops from Northern Syria

This is a dangerous move, doubling down on an abandonment of our allies and fueling instability and violence in Syria that threatens to return ISIS to power and advantage Iran and Russia.
Press Release: October 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the CBO’s Initial Analysis of the Lower Drug Costs Now Act

Today’s initial estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) confirms that House Democrats’ bill to lower prescription drug costs, H.R. 3, will produce dramatic savings on prescription drug costs. 
Press Release: October 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Victory in the Mazars v. Trump Case

Today’s decision is a resounding reaffirmation that no individual is above the law and all are equal before blindfolded justice. It is a victory for the supremacy of law under our democracy.
Press Release: October 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Refusal to Condemn Turkey’s Invasion of Syria

It is beyond belief that the Trump Administration would side with Russia in thwarting a U.N. Security Council statement explicitly condemning Turkey’s invasion of Syria.
Press Release: October 11, 2019

Dear Colleague: House to Vote On Financial Services Bills, Legislation to Combat Corruption and Safeguard Our Democracy During Upcoming Work Period

I want to thank you for using the October District Work Period to continue discussing with constituents how Democrats are advancing our For The People agenda. From raising wages and addressing health care and prescription drug prices to acting on the climate crisis and working to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country, House Democrats are delivering for the American people...
Press Release: October 10, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Chairwoman Nita Lowey

Nita Lowey has been a force in the Congress for thirty years. I was saddened to learn of her plans to retire, and I join in thanking her for decades of service to the House, to New York, and to our nation. 
 
Press Release: October 9, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Continued White House Efforts to Stonewall and Obstruct Impeachment Inquiry

No one is above the law, not even President Trump. The letter sent by the White House this evening is the latest example of this Administration’s efforts to stonewall an investigation into the President’s abuse of power and obstruct justice. The evidence shows that the President betrayed our nation by encouraging foreign interference in our election, undermining our democracy and national security.
Press Release: October 7, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the President's Decision to Withdraw U.S. Forces from Northern Syria

It is shameful that the Trump Administration would so recklessly abandon a reliable ally and allow for conditions that could return ISIS to power in parts of Syria. Actions in Syria, as we have seen, have consequences that reach far beyond its borders, threatening our own country and our allies in Europe and Israel.
Press Release: October 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Bipartisan Amicus Brief Filed in the Supreme Court in Support of DACA

I was proud to join this amicus brief in defense of the DACA program before the Supreme Court. Dreamers deserve to stay in the country they call home and continue to contribute to our economy and their communities.
Press Release: October 4, 2019

Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report

The September jobs report tells a story with which we are familiar: steady but disappointing job gains that mask deeply rooted economic challenges.  It also underscores that the Trump Administration has not kept its promises to focus on the economy and help working people get ahead. 
Press Release: October 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the President's Executive Order on Medicare

President Trump’s announcement today is nothing more than a thinly veiled effort to disguise his Administration’s dismal record on health care and protecting seniors.
Press Release: October 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on One-Year Anniversary of the Murder of Jamal Khashoggi

It has now been a year since Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi was brutally murdered by assassins linked to the Saudi ruling regime. 
Press Release: September 27, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Rosh Hashanah

I join in wishing all who are celebrating Rosh Hashanah a very sweet new year for 5780.  As families gather to mark this season of transition, I hope it will usher in a year of joy, new beginnings, and new opportunities.  To all those serving in uniform and celebrating on military installations at home and overseas, I pray that this new year will be one of safety and success.