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.

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The deadly attack in Syria was a horrific reminder that the battle against ISIS continues.
Hoyer Statement on Introduction of Resolution to Prevent the Trump Administration From Lifting Sanctions on Companies Controlled by Oleg Deripaska
Today, I am introducing a resolution to prevent the Treasury Department from lifting sanctions on businesses owned by Oleg Deripaska, a Russian oligarch who has been sanctioned for his close relationship to President Putin and activities aimed at harming the interests of the United States.
Hoyer Statement on President Trump’s Comments that Iranians “Can Do What They Want” In Syria
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Hoyer Statement on the Resignation of Defense Secretary Jim Mattis
The principled resignation of Secretary Mattis is stark evidence of the dangerous and irresponsible defense and foreign policies being pursued by President Trump.
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I'm hopeful that we will pass the bill that's coming over from the Senate.
Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Decision to Withdraw American Forces from Syria
I am troubled by the President's seemingly sudden and poorly thought-out decision to withdraw American forces from Syria at a time when serious issues remain unresolved.
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We can pass [the Senate] bill [to protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation].
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.