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PRESS RELEASE: DEC 23, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC

Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney, who now is the acting Chief Of Staff… is somebody who voted to keep the government shut down over the urging of his own leadership in the Congress of United States after it had been shut down for 16 days. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Refusal to Reopen the Government and End the Trump Shutdown

Moments ago, I went to the Floor of the House to ask for unanimous consent to reopen the government by passing the clean continuing resolution that the Senate approved on Thursday.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News

This shutdown strategy that has been pursued, frankly, by our Republican friends… is simply the wrong way to go
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Shutdown

Tonight, President Trump and Republicans chose to end their House Majority the way they have governed over the past two years, rejecting bipartisan compromise and embracing extremism, to the detriment of our country. 
ISSUE REPORT: DEC 21, 2018

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Trump Shutdown Harms Working Families and Federal Employees

Just days before Christmas, President Trump is gearing up to shut down the government over his costly, ineffective border wall.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Urges President Trump and Congressional Republicans to Keep the Government Open on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) appeared on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" this evening to urge President Trump and Congressional Republicans to work with Democrats to fund government and avoid another Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video. 
 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 23, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC

Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney, who now is the acting Chief Of Staff… is somebody who voted to keep the government shut down over the urging of his own leadership in the Congress of United States after it had been shut down for 16 days. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Refusal to Reopen the Government and End the Trump Shutdown

Moments ago, I went to the Floor of the House to ask for unanimous consent to reopen the government by passing the clean continuing resolution that the Senate approved on Thursday.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News

This shutdown strategy that has been pursued, frankly, by our Republican friends… is simply the wrong way to go
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Shutdown

Tonight, President Trump and Republicans chose to end their House Majority the way they have governed over the past two years, rejecting bipartisan compromise and embracing extremism, to the detriment of our country. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Urges President Trump and Congressional Republicans to Keep the Government Open on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) appeared on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" this evening to urge President Trump and Congressional Republicans to work with Democrats to fund government and avoid another Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video. 
 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Urges President Trump to Keep Government Open on MSNBC's "Velshi & Ruhle"

My view is we ought to pass the agreement that we all thought had been agreed to by all parties including the President of the United States.
STATEMENT: DEC 20, 2018

Hoyer Floor Remarks On House Republicans’ Decision to Pander to President Trump, Risk A Government Shutdown

What a sad day. Mr. Chairman [Rodney Frelinghuysen], I feel badly that you're leaving on this note.
STATEMENT: SEP 13, 2018

Hoyer Congressional Record Statement in Support of H.R. 1911

Mr. Speaker, I want to add my voice to those of my colleagues who have expressed strong support for this bill, H.R. 1911. 
STATEMENT: JUL 26, 2018

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Twenty-Eighth Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Mr. Speaker, twenty-eight years ago, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law.
STATEMENT: JUL 19, 2018

Hoyer: Vote Yes On This Amendment For Your Country

Mr. Speaker, it would be inaccurate to say that this is a vote about process. It is a vote about substance. In fact, Mr. Quigley's amendment is about one of the most pressing issues of our time.
STATEMENT: JUL 18, 2018

Hoyer: I’m Voting Present On This Resolution Because It’s A Sham and A Distraction

I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I thank the ICE agents for being present. It's unfortunate that our Republican colleagues are not present doing the business that cries out to be done.
STATEMENT: JUN 22, 2018

Hoyer Calls on Leader McCarthy to Bring the Bipartisan USA Act to the Floor

The question is: he refuses to put on the Floor a bipartisan bill, to give the House even the opportunity to consider a bill that is supported by 240 Members of this House. 
SPEECH: DEC 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: SEP 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: JUL 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: MAR 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: JUL 11, 2016

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: JUN 12, 2016

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.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 23, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC

Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney, who now is the acting Chief Of Staff… is somebody who voted to keep the government shut down over the urging of his own leadership in the Congress of United States after it had been shut down for 16 days. 
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Republicans' Refusal to Reopen the Government and End the Trump Shutdown

Moments ago, I went to the Floor of the House to ask for unanimous consent to reopen the government by passing the clean continuing resolution that the Senate approved on Thursday.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 22, 2018

Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC, CNN, and Fox News

This shutdown strategy that has been pursued, frankly, by our Republican friends… is simply the wrong way to go
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Shutdown

Tonight, President Trump and Republicans chose to end their House Majority the way they have governed over the past two years, rejecting bipartisan compromise and embracing extremism, to the detriment of our country. 
ISSUE REPORT: DEC 21, 2018

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Trump Shutdown Harms Working Families and Federal Employees

Just days before Christmas, President Trump is gearing up to shut down the government over his costly, ineffective border wall.
PRESS RELEASE: DEC 21, 2018

Hoyer Urges President Trump and Congressional Republicans to Keep the Government Open on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer"

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) appeared on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer" this evening to urge President Trump and Congressional Republicans to work with Democrats to fund government and avoid another Trump shutdown. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video. 
 
ISSUE REPORT: DEC 21, 2018

The Nightmare Before Christmas: Trump Shutdown Harms Working Families and Federal Employees

Just days before Christmas, President Trump is gearing up to shut down the government over his costly, ineffective border wall.
ISSUE REPORT: DEC 19, 2018

A Look at All We Agree on in Government Funding Discussions

Five of the 12 annual appropriations bills have already been signed into law after months of negotiations and bipartisan compromise.
ISSUE REPORT: DEC 4, 2018

Despite Republicans’ Sabotage of Open Enrollment, Americans Find Cheaper Health Coverage, Increased Choice

Open enrollment for health coverage in 2019 is underway and lasts through December 15, giving Americans the opportunity to evaluate coverage options on Healthcare.gov and state exchanges and select a plan that fits their needs.
ISSUE REPORT: SEP 25, 2018

GOP Tax Scam 2.0: Another Tax Cut for the Wealthiest Americans At the Expense of Middle Class Families

This week, House Republicans are doubling down on their deeply unpopular tax law by bringing another tax cut for the wealthy to the House Floor for a vote
ISSUE REPORT: SEP 13, 2018

In the News: Returning to a Government Of, By, and For the People

Wanted to make sure you saw some of the news stories highlighting Whip Hoyer’s speech yesterday on how a House Democratic Majority would renew Americans’ faith in government by passing a comprehensive government reform package in the opening days of the next Congress.
ISSUE REPORT: SEP 13, 2018

The GOP Tax Scam: Broken Promises to the American People

Today, Republicans are marking up their tax scam 2.0, which is skewed toward the wealthy and will add an additional $3 trillion to the deficit.
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