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PRESS RELEASE: SEP 20, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria Making Landfall

With nearly 3,000 confirmed American fatalities and tens of billions of dollars in damage to property, Hurricane Maria was one of the most destructive storms in our nation’s history. 
OP-ED: SEP 18, 2018

Hoyer: One of Democrats’ First Priorities Will Be Making Government Work Again

Wanted to be sure you saw today's Medium post by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) on returning to a government of, by, and for the people.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 18, 2018

Hoyer Announces 2018 Member Online All-Star Competition Subcategory Winners

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced the winners of the creative category awards as part of the 2018 Member Online All-Star Competition.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 17, 2018

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Decision to Declassify Selected Sensitive Materials Related to the Russia Probe

By selectively declassifying documents relating to the investigation into his campaign’s possible collusion with Russia, the President is once again showing he has no regard for the rule of law and is putting his own interests ahead of the country’s. 
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 17, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Limit the Number of Refugees Admitted to the United States

America was founded as a haven for those fleeing poverty, war, and violence to find safety and build a better life.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 20, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria Making Landfall

With nearly 3,000 confirmed American fatalities and tens of billions of dollars in damage to property, Hurricane Maria was one of the most destructive storms in our nation’s history. 
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 18, 2018

Hoyer Announces 2018 Member Online All-Star Competition Subcategory Winners

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced the winners of the creative category awards as part of the 2018 Member Online All-Star Competition.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 17, 2018

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Decision to Declassify Selected Sensitive Materials Related to the Russia Probe

By selectively declassifying documents relating to the investigation into his campaign’s possible collusion with Russia, the President is once again showing he has no regard for the rule of law and is putting his own interests ahead of the country’s. 
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 17, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Limit the Number of Refugees Admitted to the United States

America was founded as a haven for those fleeing poverty, war, and violence to find safety and build a better life.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 14, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Shooting at Washington Navy Yard

Five years ago, a gunman brought terror to the halls of the Washington Navy Yard, killing twelve and injuring eight extraordinary public servants and patriots.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 14, 2018

Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month

As we celebrate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, let us keep in our hearts the children who remain held in detention, alone and afraid.
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. 
STATEMENT: JUN 21, 2018

Hoyer: We Are America, We Are Better Than These Anti-Immigrant Bills

Mr. Speaker, these rules would mark the capitulation by a large number of Republicans who, for a time, reflected the views of 86% of the American people and the hopes of the DREAMers those Americans support.
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.
SPEECH: MAY 1, 2014

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.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 20, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Maria Making Landfall

With nearly 3,000 confirmed American fatalities and tens of billions of dollars in damage to property, Hurricane Maria was one of the most destructive storms in our nation’s history. 
OP-ED: SEP 18, 2018

Hoyer: One of Democrats’ First Priorities Will Be Making Government Work Again

Wanted to be sure you saw today's Medium post by House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) on returning to a government of, by, and for the people.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 18, 2018

Hoyer Announces 2018 Member Online All-Star Competition Subcategory Winners

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced the winners of the creative category awards as part of the 2018 Member Online All-Star Competition.
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 17, 2018

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Decision to Declassify Selected Sensitive Materials Related to the Russia Probe

By selectively declassifying documents relating to the investigation into his campaign’s possible collusion with Russia, the President is once again showing he has no regard for the rule of law and is putting his own interests ahead of the country’s. 
PRESS RELEASE: SEP 17, 2018

Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Decision to Limit the Number of Refugees Admitted to the United States

America was founded as a haven for those fleeing poverty, war, and violence to find safety and build a better life.
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