National Security

Keeping America safe is Congress’ most important duty. Democrats are focused on strengthening U.S. national security, defending democracy, and restoring America’s leadership in the world.

Democrats are committed to enhancing our national security and advancing key American interests, while supporting human rights and democratic values at home and abroad.

In the 117th Congress, Democrats passed a bipartisan defense authorization bill that strengthened our national security, ensured our military personnel have the resources they need to defend our country, and bolstered our allies and international interests. In the 118th Congress, Democrats will build on these gains by continuing to help President Biden keep Americans safe.

We will continue to work with the Administration to provide our diplomats and our troops with the tools needed to carry out their missions abroad safely and effectively. This will include continuing to work with our allies to ensure Russia’s illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine ends in defeat for Putin, that America maintains its competitiveness against China’s authoritarian challenges, and that the world is free from threats posed by Iran.

National Security Related
Hoyer Statement on the Seventh Anniversary of 9/11
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement commemorating the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JULY 31, 2008
The Higher Education Opportunity Act, Paycheck Fairness Act, and The Military Construction and the Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations bill
THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JULY 30, 2008
The Military Construction and Veterans Affairs FY09 Appropriations bill and Suspensions
THE DAILY LEADER: TUESDAY, JULY 29, 2008
Suspensions
Hoyer Applauds Passage of Intelligence Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer released the following statement today after the House passed the Intelligence Authorization Act today:
Hoyer: FISA Amendments Act Strikes A Sound Balance
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the FISA Amendments Act, a bill which will strengthen our national security while protecting the civil liberties of Americans.  Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
 
“Mr.
THE DAILY LEADER: FRIDAY, JUNE 20, 2008
Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 and The FISA Amendments Act of 2008
Hoyer on Supplemental
WASHINGTON - House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following Floor statement regarding the supplemental appropriations bill. As prepared for delivery:
Bipartisan FISA Compromise Reached
The FISA Amendments Act, H.R. 6304, will increase the nation’s security by strengthening the ability of the intelligence community to conduct lawful surveillance of terrorists, as well as protect constitutional rights by requiring warrants before the government can surveil any American.
THE DAILY LEADER: THURSDAY, JUNE 19, 2008
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2008 and Iraq/Afghanistan Supplemental Appropriations bill