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Press Release :
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor this afternoon in support of H. Res. 760, a resolution expressing solidarity with peaceful protesters in Cuba ahead of scheduled November 15 pro-democracy protests. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video.
Archived Floor Update :
LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE
The House has completed general debate on H.R. 3992 – Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021.
The House has completed general debate on H.R. 3992 – Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021.
Press Release :
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate Republicans voted to block Floor consideration of H.R. 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act:
Archived Floor Update :
LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE
The House has now begun one hour of general debate on H.R. 3992 – Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021.
The House has now begun one hour of general debate on H.R. 3992 – Protect Older Job Applicants Act of 2021.
Archived Floor Update :
LEADER'S FLOOR UPDATE
The House is now in recess.
The House is now in recess.
Press Release :
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-MD) introduced major legislation to combat deforestation and reduce carbon emissions around the globe as part of House Democrats’ broader efforts to address the climate crisis.
Issue Report :
Why Ending Deforestation Is Critical to Combating Climate Change:
- Deforestation and the loss of other natural carbon sinks (such as mangroves, wetlands, and peatlands) are a leading contributor to greenhouse gas emissions generated by human activity and are fueling the climate crisis.
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has found that emissions from agriculture, deforestat
Op-Ed :
Wanted to be sure you saw this CNN article published today on legislation that House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) will introduce today that will combat deforestation worldwide as a key piece in the fight against the climate crisis.