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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Hoyer: America’s National Security Dictates Thorough Review of Port Deal
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today concerning a deal under which Dubai Ports World of the United Arab Emirates would manage six major U.S. seaports, including the Port of Baltimore:
Hoyer Statement on Palestinian Elections
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), a staunch proponent of the U.S.-Israel relationship and leader of two Congressional delegation visits to Israel in the last three years, released the following statement today:
Hoyer: New Homeland Security Documents Undermine Administration’s Claims on Katrina
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after news media reports revealed that the Department of Homeland Security warned Bush Administration officials well before Hurricane Katrina made landfall of the likely catastrophic impact of the storm on New Orleans and the Gulf Coast region:
Hoyer Statement on Prime Minister Sharon
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD), a strong advocate of the U.S.-Israel relationship, released the following statement today concerning Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, who suffered a severe stroke on Wednesday:
Hoyer Statement on Defense Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today regarding the Fiscal Year 2006 Defense Appropriations Bill:
32 House Democrats Vote “Present” on Iraq Resolution As Statement of Protest Against Republican Partisanship
WASHINGTON, DC – The 32 House Democrats who voted “present” today on the Iraq Resolution offered by the Republican leadership released the following statement:
Hoyer: Republicans’ Irresponsible Budget Policies Cost Our National Defense
WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today regarding the 1 % across-the-board cut to all discretionary federal spending, including national defense, passed by the House early this morning:
Hoyer Statement on Elections in Iraq
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) released the following statement today regarding the parliamentary elections taking place in Iraq tomorrow:
Hoyer Statement in Support of DOD Motion to Instruct that Bans Torture
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in support of the Motion to Instruct on H.R. 2863 Department of Defense Appropriations.
Week of December 12, 2005
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