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PRESS RELEASE: MAR 22, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller’s Report

I have been clear from the start of the Special Counsel’s investigation: Congress and the American people deserve to know what his investigation has uncovered, including information about Russia’s efforts to undermine our democracy, allegations of the President obstructing justice, and any other potential criminal conduct by government officials.

WEEKLY LEADER: MAR 22, 2019

THE WEEKLY LEADER: FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 22, 2019

Hoyer, Engel, Bass, House and Senate Democrats Call on President Trump to Allow Liberian Refugees to Remain in the United States

Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Eliot Engel (NY-16), House Foreign Affairs Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights Subcommittee Chairwoman Karen Bass (CA-37), Senate Foreign Relations Committee Member Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD), Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Rep. Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), Rep. John Sarbanes (MD-03), Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Rep. Anthony Brown (MD-04), and House Foreign Affairs Committee Member Rep. David Trone (MD-06) in sending a letter to President Trump asking that he take action immediately to prevent several thousand Liberians with Deferred Enforcement Departure (DED) status from being deported from the country.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 21, 2019

Hoyer Announces Vote on Kennedy Resolution Rejecting President Trump’s Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced today that the House will vote next Thursday, March 28, on a resolution introduced by Congressman Joe Kennedy III (MA-04), Chair of the Equality Caucus’s Transgender Equality Task Force, which rejects President Trump’s ban on transgender Americans serving in the military and urges the Department of Defense to not reinstate a discriminatory policy.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 15, 2019

Hoyer: Exploiting Anti-Semitism for Partisan Advantage is Dangerous and Wrong

Exploiting anti-Semitism for partisan advantage is dangerous and wrong.

ISSUE REPORT: MAR 15, 2019

A Look at House Democrats’ Progress on the For The People Agenda

Three months into the Congress, House Democrats continue to make progress on the For The People agenda focused on cleaning up corruption in Washington, lowering health care and prescription drug costs, raising wages, and rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure.

LEADER'S REPORT: MAR 15, 2019

President Trump Releases Another Deeply Harmful Budget, Democrats Pass Legislation to Make Government More Transparent and Open

On Monday, the Trump Administration released its budget for Fiscal Year 2020. Once again, the President has put forward an irresponsible, unserious budget proposal that was dismissed as dead on arrival.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 15, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Shootings in Christchurch, New Zealand

The attack on the mosques in Christchurch was an attack against all humanity. It was meant to instill fear in Muslims and immigrants, an effort rooted in vile hatred.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 14, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Reports of Rockets Fired at Tel Aviv

Hamas and its Iranian patrons must not be permitted to threaten the peace of Israel’s cities and communities with rockets and tunnels.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 14, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Birch Bayh

I was saddened to learn of the passing of former Senator Birch Bayh, who was a champion for equality. During his eighteen years in the United States Senate and for the remainder of his life, Senator Bayh worked to expand equal access for women in education, employment, athletics, and every facet of participation in society

STATEMENT: MAR 14, 2019

Hoyer: Americans Should Have Transparency When It Comes To The Investigation Into Russia’s Interference In Our Elections

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of a resolution expressing the sense of Congress that Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report should be made public to the American people and Congress. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:

ISSUE REPORT: MAR 14, 2019

What They’re Saying: President Trump’s Unserious, Irresponsible Budget

This week, the Trump Administration released another irresponsible, unserious budget that doubles down on exploding the deficit and giving tax cuts to the wealthy while cutting Medicare, Medicaid, and investments in our nation’s future.

DAILY LEADER: MAR 13, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDay, march 14, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on House Introduction of H.R. 5, the Equality Act

Protecting LGBT Americans and their families against discrimination remains a top priority of House Democrats, and our reintroduction of the Equality Act today reflects our commitment to doing so.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 13, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military

Last night’s announcement is a betrayal of the thousands of transgender patriots who have served or have been preparing to serve our country in uniform.

ISSUE REPORT: MAR 12, 2019

A Look at H.R.6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019

Today, House Democrats, led by Representatives Lucille Roybal-Allard (CA-40), Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), and Yvette Clarke (NY-09) will introduce H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act of 2019.

DAILY LEADER: MAR 12, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 12, 2019

Hoyer Remarks at Press Event with House Democrats to Introduce H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act

Thank you, [Committee on House Administration] Chair [Zoe] Lofgren, a critical leader on the issue of immigration in our country, one of the most knowledgable folks in our country on immigration.

ISSUE REPORT: MAR 12, 2019

What You Need to Know About President Trump’s Budget

Yesterday, President Trump released an irresponsible budget that has been panned as dead-on-arrival. Here’s what you need to know about this disastrous budget:

ISSUE REPORT: MAR 12, 2019

Sunshine Week: House Democrats Shine a Light on Open, Transparent Government For The People

House Democrats are recognizing this week as “Sunshine Week,” an opportunity to reaffirm our commitment to open, transparent government that works of, by, and for the people.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 12, 2019

Hoyer Testimony Before Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress

Thank you, Chairman Kilmer and Ranking Member Graves.

DAILY LEADER: MAR 11, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 12, 2019

ISSUE REPORT: MAR 11, 2019

Ten Questions for Republicans on President Trump’s FY2020 Budget

This morning, President Trump released his fiscal year 2020 budget, which is yet another unserious proposal that, if enacted, would jeopardize our nation’s security and economic well-being.

PRESS RELEASE: MAR 11, 2019

Hoyer: Trump Budget Reflects Administration’s Separation from Reality

The President’s Fiscal Year 2020 budget released this morning reflects the Trump Administration’s separation from reality.

DAILY LEADER: MAR 10, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2019