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Hoyer Announces Bid for Democratic Whip

Over the past several days, I have talked to most of my Democratic colleagues in the House. I have received support from across the breadth of our Caucus to remain in the second ranking position of our Democratic leadership team. In order to defend and build on our Democratic accomplishments, unify our Caucus, and immediately begin the hard work of winning back the majority, I will be running for Democratic Whip.

Hoyer Exploring Bid for Democratic Whip

Speaker Pelosi has announced that she will be running for Democratic Leader in the next Congress. In the days since the election, I have received an outpouring of support from Democratic colleagues who have told me that I should remain in our party’s leadership, so that our Caucus can hit the ground running with a strong, tested leadership team.

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Fair Sentencing Act
I applaud the House for passing the Fair Sentencing Act by voice vote, making our federal drug sentencing policies fairer and more rational.
House Democratic leader issues party's election battle cry
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., plans to detail Friday what's expected to be his party's rallying cry in this year's congressional elections: Republicans can't be trusted, and remember the economic horrors of the Bush administration.
Addicted to Bush
For a couple of years, it was the love that dared not speak his name. In 2008, Republican candidates hardly ever mentioned the president still sitting in the White House.
Majority Leader Hoyer Announces Staff Changes
Hoyer has hired James Leuschen as Senior Policy Advisor, replacing Ed Lorenzen, who will be joining the Peter G. Peterson Foundation as a Senior Policy Advisor to the CEO. In addition, Hoyer also announced the promotion of Shuwanza Goff to Floor Aide.
Majority Leader Hoyer Unveils House Floor Feed
Beginning today, all House Democratic staff will have access to regular updates on what's happening on the House Floor through the
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Senator Robert Byrd

Today we mourn the death of Senator Robert Byrd, the longest-serving Member of Congress in our nation’s history.

Engaging on Social Networks
For these reasons, social networks are a great way for constituents to engage with their Members of Congress. That’s why I am hosting a friendly competition among my Democratic colleagues to see who can expand their reach into these networks the most.
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Herb Shanks
Herb Shanks is retiring today after serving as Attendant for the House Democratic Cloakroom since 1973.