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PRESS RELEASE: MAY 8, 2019

Hoyer Announces Additional Health Care Legislation to Be Considered Next Week

Following House passage today of two bills aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs and consideration tomorrow of legislation to protect coverage for those with pre-existing conditions, next week I will bring to the Floor a bill to protect and expand access to affordable health care for Americans.
DAILY LEADER: MAY 7, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR wEDNESDAY, MAY 8, 2019
ISSUE REPORT: MAY 7, 2019

House Democrats Vote To Protect Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions and Lower Costs of Prescription Drugs

Saturday, May 4, marked the two-year anniversary of House Republicans passing their TrumpCare bill to take health care coverage and protections away from millions of Americans.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 7, 2019

Hoyer and Engel Statement on U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Masha Yovanovitch

Ambassador Yovanovitch is a dedicated public servant and a diplomat of the highest caliber who has represented the United States under both Republican and Democratic administrations.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 7, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Trump Administration’s Family Separation Policy

Today marks one year since the Trump Administration instituted its family separation policy, ripping children from their parents’ arms at the border. 
DAILY LEADER: MAY 6, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, MAY 7, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 5, 2019

Hoyer: It Is Shameful That Republicans In Florida Have Passed Legislation That Effectively Institutes A Poll Tax

It is shameful that Republicans in Florida have passed legislation that effectively institutes a poll tax on formerly incarcerated individuals. Amendment 4 passed with nearly 65% of the vote, demonstrating overwhelming support for expanding voting rights, not suppressing them.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 5, 2019

Hoyer: Israel Has Every Right to Defend Itself Against Rockets Attacks From Gaza

Hamas must immediately stop launching rockets into Israel.
WEEKLY LEADER: MAY 3, 2019

THE WEEKLY LEADER: MAY 3, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Second Anniversary of House Republicans Passing TrumpCare

Two years ago, House Republicans stood in the White House Rose Garden with President Trump to cheer the passage of a bill that would strip health insurance coverage from 20 million Americans and end protections for those with pre-existing conditions. 
LEADER'S REPORT: MAY 3, 2019

House Democrats Take Action to Address the Climate Crisis

This week, I was pleased that the House took a first step toward addressing climate change by passing H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Ramadan

As Muslims in America and around the world prepare to begin the holy month of Ramadan, I send my wishes for a very meaningful observance and say ‘Ramadan Mubarak’ to all participating.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 3, 2019

Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report

The monthly jobs report, released today, shows a continuation of an economic trajectory that reaches back through 103 consecutive months of positive job growth. But these job figures don’t tell the whole story, as wages aren’t growing fast enough to allow millions of workers to keep pace and feel that real economic security is within reach.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Senate Failure to Override President Trump's Veto of the Yemen War Powers Resolution

I am disappointed that Senate Republicans chose to vote against overriding the President’s veto of the War Powers Act resolution and continue U.S. involvement in Yemen, which is contributing to the ongoing humanitarian catastrophe there. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 2, 2019

Hoyer, Roe Introduce the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act

Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Republican Rep. Dr. Phil Roe (TN-01) re-introduced H.R. 2468, the bipartisan School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act in the 116th Congress. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 2, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Holocaust Remembrance Day

On Yom HaShoah, we remember the six million Jews and millions of others who perished in the most brutal genocide in history. 
DAILY LEADER: MAY 1, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MAY 2, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Judiciary Committee’s Passage of H.R. 5, the Equality Act

This morning, the House Judiciary Committee marked up H.R. 5, the Equality Act.  Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. 
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration’s Updated Court Filing In Support of Dismantling the Affordable Care Act

The Trump Administration’s ongoing effort to dismantle the Affordable Care Act in its entirety would harm millions of Americans. 
STATEMENT: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Floor Remarks on H.R. 9, the Climate Action Now Act

Climate change is perhaps one of the greatest threats we face as a nation and as a planet, those who deny it do so at great peril to the health, security, and economic prosperity of our country.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Testimony Before House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Thank you, Chairman Peter DeFazio and Ranking Member Sam Graves. I appreciate the opportunity to participate in today’s Member Hearing.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Remarks on Press Call with House Democrats, Advocates on H.R. 9

Thank you very, very much. I appreciate this opportunity to participate with you.
PRESS RELEASE: MAY 1, 2019

Hoyer Statement on Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

I join in celebrating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.  
DAILY LEADER: APR 30, 2019

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, MAY 1, 2019

FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR weDNESDAY, mAY 1, 2019
PRESS RELEASE: APR 30, 2019

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher

I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ellen Tauscher.  She was a leader for our party and our country, a trusted colleague, and a dear friend.