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Press Release: July 15, 2019

Hoyer Statement On President's Effort to Deny Migrants Asylum Protections

Our asylum laws, enacted by Congress on behalf of the American people, are clear: those fleeing horrific violence or disaster are permitted to present themselves at our borders and ask for an asylum hearing.

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, JULY 15, 2019

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019

Leader's Report: July 12, 2019

House Democrats Pass Bill to Strengthen National Security and Support Our Troops, Take Action to Permanently Reauthorize the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund

Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. This legislation strengthens our national security and provides our service members with a 3.1 percent pay raise.

Press Release: July 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Democrats brought to the Floor this week a defense authorization bill fully in line with longstanding tradition of supporting our military and providing an open process for both sides to offer amendments and have their defense priorities considered.

Press Release: July 12, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act

I’m pleased that the House today came together to pass a permanent extension of the 9/11 Victims’ Compensation Fund in order to ensure that those who courageously worked to rescue victims and respond to the attacks of September 11, 2001, and their aftermath receive the compensation that they and their families are due.

THE DAILY LEADER: FRIDAY, JULY 12, 2019

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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:

Press Release: July 11, 2019

Hoyer Announces House Vote Holding Barr, Ross in Contempt of Congress

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today ahead of the President's anticipated announcement that he will take executive action to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census:

Press Release: July 11, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today regarding reports that senior Puerto Rican officials misused federal funds:

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JULY 11, 2019

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Issue Report: July 9, 2019

What’s At Stake If Republicans Win their Lawsuit to Eliminate the Affordable Care Act

Today, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in Republicans’ Texas v. U.S. lawsuit to strike down the Affordable Care Act. After failing to repeal and replace the ACA, the Trump Administration and Republicans are seeking to dismantle the law and its protections for millions of Americans through the courts.

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 10, 2019

Press Release: July 9, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Texas v. U.S. Oral Arguments

Today, a federal appeals court will hear oral arguments in a case that will have tremendous impact on millions of American families.

Press Release: July 8, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Congressional Budget Office's Minimum Wage Report

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Congressional Budget Office published a report on the impacts of raising the minimum wage:

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JULY 9, 2019

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Dear Colleague: House to Vote on Minimum Wage, NDAA, Intel Auth, Health Care Legislation During Upcoming Work Period

Dear Colleague:

I hope you are having a productive District Work Period as you share with your constituents the work we have done on their behalf over the past six months. We have passed the For the People Act to restore Americans’ faith in their government, along with legislation to help prevent gun violence, address climate change, bring down the cost of prescription drugs, ensure equal pay, protect Dreamers, provide equal protections under our laws for all Americans, and fund our government.

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, JULY 5, 2019

Press Release: July 5, 2019

Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report

Once again, the monthly jobs report shows our economy’s resilience. But the jobs number still fails to capture the anxiety of workers and their families barely getting by as wage growth once again fell short. Too many of our people have lost hope that they will get ahead.

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.

Press Release: July 3, 2019

Hoyer Leads Congressional Delegation to Hungary

“The United States continues to support efforts to strengthen democracy in Hungary, and we had many honest discussions during our time in Budapest,” said Leader Hoyer.

Press Release: July 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the 55th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 being signed into law:

Press Release: July 2, 2019

Hoyer Announces 2019 Member Online All-Star Competition

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced the beginning of the 2019 House Democrats’ Member Online All-Star Competition, an annual three-week competition for House Democrats to gain new followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube and be creative in digital outreach to constituents.

Leader's Report: June 28, 2019

House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy

This week, the House continued its work to fund the government. We have now passed ten of the twelve appropriations bills for the Fiscal Year 2020, which fund 96% of the government.

Press Release: June 28, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Take up DACA Case

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Supreme Court’s decision to take up a case on the Trump Administration’s decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: