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, Senior Democrats Unveil National Security Vision
Hoyer and Senior Democrats today released a document on National Security
Hoyer, Senior Democrats Unveil National Security Vision
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) made the following statement today at a press conference where Hoyer and other senior Democrats unveiled a document entitled “Ensuring America’s Strength and Security: A Democratic National Security Strategy for the 21st Century.”
US Lawmakers Call London Attacks 'Cowardly,' 'Barbaric'
U.S. Congressional leaders Thursday called the suspected terrorist attacks on London commuters earlier in the day "cowardly" and "barbaric". The U.S. Congress is in a week-long recess, but congressmen and senators were quick to react to the attacks through their press offices.
House Democratic Whip Hoyer to Lead Democratic Delegation to Israel
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) will lead 14 Democratic Members of Congress on a trip to Israel next week. The trip (August 7 – 14) occurs at a critical time for Israel, just prior to the implementation of Prime Minister Ariel Sharon’s disengagement plan on Monday, August 15th.
Blunt, Hoyer Move to Prevent Violations of Washington’s Restricted Airspace
House Majority Whip Roy Blunt (MO) and House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) today introduced the “Capitol Airspace Enforcement Act”, bipartisan legislation that aims to prevent violations of restricted airspace around Washington, D.C.
Hoyer Reaction to the Republican Patriot Act Bill
Hoyer Reaction to the Republican Patriot Act Bill
Hoyer: House Republicans Abdicate Oversight on Patriot Act
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today concerning the House Republican leadership’s effort to stifle debate on legislation reauthorizing 16 provisions of the USA Patriot Act
Hoyer Urges President to Secure Ports
House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to President Bush’s visit to the Port of Baltimore.
Hoyer Statement on Terrorist Attacks in London
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today concerning the terrorist attacks in London:
Hoyer Calls the President's Speech on Iraq a Missed Opportunity
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight after President Bush spoke at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, regarding the war in Iraq: