Congress

I am pleased to announce the House schedule for the first session of the 116th Congress. As we welcome a large class of new members, many with young families, next year’s schedule is focused on balancing time in Washington with time for Members to conduct work in their districts and spend time with their families.

I am honored to have been chosen by my Democratic colleagues to return to the position of House Majority Leader.  I look forward to serving the Democratic Caucus in the new Congress.

The Constitution provides the Senate with a responsibility to advise and consent to the President’s appointment of senior federal officials who fulfill Constitutionally important roles in the exercise of our government. 

Today, 155 House Democrats from across the Caucus, including a majority of the Freshman class, signed a letter in support of House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer returning to his position of House Majority Leader in the 116^th Congress.

Today’s confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh is the result of a partisan, hypocritical process that Republicans implemented to achieve their political ends at the expense of an independent and impartial Supreme Court.

Today has exposed what a sham this Supreme Court confirmation process is. The fact that the so-called FBI ‘investigation’ failed to interview either of the principles undermines the notion that it was either thorough or serious

In case you missed it: President Trump once again advocated for shutting down the government.

Few have endured for their country as John Sidney McCain, and few have served as faithfully as he served.