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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Having been signed by someone who takes the word of Vladimir Putin over our own intelligence agencies and called on Russia during the 2016 campaign to commit cyberattacks against our elections, today’s executive order is not going to make anyone believe that President Trump really cares about securing our elections against foreign interference. 
Hoyer Statement on Hamas Rocket Attacks Against Israeli Civilians
I condemn unequivocally the Hamas rocket attacks from Gaza against Israeli civilians.  No country should sit by while its citizens are harmed and threatened.
Democrats Urge Republicans to Take Action to Protect Our Democracy
On Monday, the world witnessed the President of the United States side with President Putin over our own intelligence community, which has confirmed that Russia interfered in the election and continues to attack our democracy.
Hoyer, Raskin, House Democrats Introduce Election Vendor Security Act
The legislation was introduced after the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) informed Maryland officials that a Russian oligarch had invested in one of the state’s voting software vendors in 2015 without the state’s knowledge.
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Introducing the Secure America from Russian Interference Act
Good afternoon. I am pleased to be joined by a number of my colleagues, some of whom will be speaking and others whom may answer questions.
The Secure America from Russian Interference Act of 2018
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Hoyer: Vote Yes On This Amendment For Your Country
Mr. Speaker, it would be inaccurate to say that this is a vote about process. It is a vote about substance. In fact, Mr. Quigley's amendment is about one of the most pressing issues of our time.
Hoyer, House Democrats Introduce the Secure America from Russian Interference Act
Today, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) introduced the Secure America from Russian Interference Act, bipartisan legislation to hold Russia accountable for its malign activities and safeguard our country.
Hoyer Statement on the Special Counsel's Latest Indictments of Russian Government Officials
With today’s indictments, twelve Russian government officials have now been identified by law enforcement agencies as having engaged in cyberattacks aimed at interfering in our 2016 federal election.
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Intelligence Authorization Act
Today, Democrats and Republicans in the House came together to reauthorize critical intelligence and national security programs with broad, bipartisan support.