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: Reports on Iraq Demonstrate the Need for Accountability Measures in Iraq Accountability Bill
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House Appropriations Committee approved the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health, and Iraq Accountability Act, which will be considered on the House Floor next week.
Hoyer Statement on Democrats' Continued Efforts to Restore Government Accountability and Oversight
Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD), along with Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Whip James Clyburn, Caucus Chairman Rahm Emanuel, and Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Henry Waxman, held a press conference this morning to discuss their continued efforts to make government more accountable and transparent.
The Leader's Report: Week of March 5, 2007
Weekly summary.
Hoyer: Democrats Are Forging a New Direction in Iraq Through Consensus Through Consensus Spending Plan
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today as Democrats prepared to introduce the “U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans’ Health and Iraq Accountability Act,” which is expected to be marked up in the Appropriations Committee next week.
House Democrats are Forging a New Direction in Iraq
House Democrats unveil the US Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act.
Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on Report Criticizing FBI's Use of National Security Letters
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) made the following statement today in response to the Justice Department's Inspector General's report criticizing the F.B.I.'s use of National Security Letters.
Majority Leader Hoyer Statement on National Security First Act
Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in support of the National Security First Act, which will implement changes to the CFIUS review process that will strengthen national security.
The Leader's Report: Week of February 26, 2007
Weekly update from Congressman Hoyer.
BIPARTISAN MAJORITY IN U.S. HOUSE VOTES AGAINST THE PRESIDENT'S PLAN TO ESCALATE THE WAR IN IRAQ
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives took a vital first step in affecting the Bush Administration's failing Iraq policy and forging a new direction in our war effort there.
Majority Leader Hoyer's Statement on House Passage of the Iraq Resolution
WASHINGTON, DC - Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke at a press conference after the Iraq resolution, which expresses support for our troops and opposes the President's escalation of the war in Iraq, passed the House with bipartisan support. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery: