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Speech: July 18, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at House Democrats’ Press Event on the Raise the Wage Act

Today, the House will vote on the Raise the Wage Act, which will increase the federal minimum wage for the first time since 2009.
Speech: July 11, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Black Maternal Health Caucus Stakeholder Summit

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Congresswomen Alma Adams (NC-12) and Lauren Underwood (IL-14), founders and co-chairs of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, at a Stakeholder Summit to hear insights and recommendations for the Caucus. Below are excerpts of his remarks:

Speech: July 4, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks today at the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: 

"Thank you, President Tsereteli and Secretary-General Montella.  Senator Wicker and Congresswoman Moore, I am proud to join you here from the United States.  Prime Minister Bettel and President Etgen, thank you for hosting this assembly in beautiful and historic Luxembourg. 
Speech: June 28, 2019

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at the Copenhagen Democracy Summit

Good afternoon.  Thank you to former Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen for hosting this important and timely gathering.  And thank you to the Royal Danish Playhouse for providing a venue that recalls this city’s proud history while projecting Denmark’s bold, forward vision
Speech: June 27, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Urging the Treasury Department to Commit to Putting Harriet Tubman on the New $20 Bill

This is a $20 bill. Andrew Jackson is on this $20 bill. To that extent, this bill is like every other bill: no women. Fifty-three percent of our population unrepresented for two centuries on our currency. A place of honor, a place of distinction, a place of appreciation for what has been done
Speech: June 20, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at CASA’s Annual Justice Awards

Good evening, and thank you so much for this honor. I am deeply humbled and I am proud to share this year’s justice award with my friend Representative Pramila Jayapal.
Speech: April 11, 2019

Hoyer Remarks Introducing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at House Democrats’ Issues Conference

Good evening. Tomorrow, we will mark 100 days of our Democratic Majority. We have shown the American people what Democrats stand for and what we will fight for throughout the 116th Congress.
Speech: March 24, 2019

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at AIPAC Annual Policy Conference

I am not Jewish, nor do I do represent a large Jewish constituency.  But I have visited Israel some fifteen times, and I have seen the courage of its people and their enduring spirit to make their country flourish. 
 
Speech: February 14, 2019

Hoyer Delivers Eulogy for Congressman John D. Dingell Jr.

There is nothing I can tell you about John Dingell that you don’t already know.
 
Speech: December 10, 2018

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at the National Immigrant Integration Conference

Good afternoon.  I’m excited to be here with CASA and this wonderful coalition of organizations working to protect America’s role as a refuge for those seeking freedom and opportunity.
Speech: September 12, 2018

Hoyer Delivers Speech on Returning to a Government Of, By, and For the People

Thank you all for being here today.  And thank you to End Citizens United Action Fund for hosting us this morning. 
Speech: July 23, 2018

Hoyer Delivers Speech Announcing House Democrats’ Updated Make It In America Plan

Thank you.  Like other co-working spaces popping up across the country, WeWork is an example of how Americans are adapting to changes in the global economy. 
 
Speech: March 13, 2018

Hoyer Remarks Honoring Rep. Nydia Velázquez at NALEO Edward R. Roybal Legacy Gala

Good evening. I’m so honored to be here with all of you to pay tribute to the legacy of my friend Ed Roybal and his life of public service.  
Speech: 2016-07-11T00:00:00

Hoyer Delivers Speech on How to Renew the American People's Faith in Government

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered a speech this morning on how to renew the American people’s faith in government. 
Speech: 2016-06-13T00:00:00

Hoyer Delivers Speech Announcing House Democrats’ Updated Make It In America Plan

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced House Democrats' updated Make It In America plan today at The Foundery, located at Port Covington in Baltimore, Maryland.
Speech: 2014-05-01T00:00:00

Hoyer Remarks at 2014 Color of Wealth Summit

Good morning, and I want to thank the Center for Global Policy Solutions and Insight, in conjunction with the CBC, CHC, and CAPAC, for organizing this important discussion about the challenges of access to economic opportunity and the growing wealth gap for Americans of color.
Speech: 2014-03-24T00:00:00

Hoyer Delivers Speech on the Ongoing Fight for Fiscal Sustainability

“Good morning.  I want to thank Third Way for hosting, and I want to thank all of you for this opportunity to address one of the most compelling challenges our generation faces – achieving a sustainable long-term budget outlook.  
Speech: 2013-07-15T00:00:00

Whip Hoyer Remarks During NAACP Convention's “We Shall Not Be Moved” Legislative Workshop

“Thank you, and I’m so honored to be here to participate in the NAACP’s 104th Annual National Convention. The theme of this year’s convention is ‘we shall not be moved.’
Speech: 2013-07-15T00:00:00

Whip Hoyer Delivers Opening Greetings During NAACP Convention's First Plenary Session

“On behalf of Leader Pelosi, Assistant Leader Clyburn, and myself, I am honored to join in celebrating 104 years of NAACP’s leadership in moving our country closer to its founding principles – that all of us are created equal and endowed by our creator with the right to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness.
Speech: 2013-05-21T00:00:00

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at Progressive Caucus Hearing on “Low-Wage Work on the Federal Dime: How Our Tax Dollars Drive Inequality”

“Thank you, Chairman Grijalva and Chairman Ellison, for holding this hearing about the difficulties faced by those working under federal contracts earning at or less than minimum wage at a time when the cost of living is rising.
Speech: 2013-05-08T00:00:00

Hoyer Recognizes Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at CAPAC Official Congressional Ceremony

“It is an honor to join you to mark Asian Pacific American Heritage Month with distinguished Members of Congress from America’s diverse Asian and Pacific Islander communities who are working hard and making a real difference here in Washington.
Speech: 2013-04-10T00:00:00

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Make It In America Plan for 113th Congress

"Three years ago, House Democrats introduced our Make It In America plan to create jobs and revive our manufacturing sector, and we have been pushing hard for its consideration.
Speech: 2013-04-09T00:00:00

Hoyer Delivers Speech on Democrats’ Make It In America Plan

"'Made in America' has been – and still is, in many respects – a label envied throughout the world.  Our factories continue to produce quality products at affordable prices – products that make the world run.  We are still the world’s leading manufacturing nation..
Speech: 2013-03-14T00:00:00

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on President Obama Meeting With House Demcratic Caucus

"Well I agree with the Leader and with Chairman Becerra – the President was optimistic, the President was positive, the President was obviously pleased with the meetings that he’s had both with the House Republicans and the Senate Republicans, as well as Senate Democrats and now House Democrats.
Speech: 2013-03-04T00:00:00

Hoyer Remarks at AIPAC Policy Conference

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) will speak at the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s (AIPAC) annual policy conference tonight. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

"We gather tonight recognizing that Israel’s existence is testimony that faith and courage can triumph even in a cauldron of enmity, terror, and constant threat.