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Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Rep. Brad Ashford

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of former Representative Brad Ashford of Nebraska:

4/19/22

Hoyer, Upton, and Bipartisan Delegation Returns from Visits to Germany, Denmark, Poland, and Greenland

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), former Chairman of the House Energy & Commerce Committee Fred Upton (MI-06), Sen.

4/18/22

Hoyer Remarks Before the Danish Foreign Policy Society

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks today before the Danish Foreign Policy Society in Copenhagen, Denmark. Leader Hoyer’s remarks focused on the threats and challenges facing democracies today and the need for unity in confronting Vladimir Putin and other dictators. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:

4/12/22

Hoyer Statement on the Biden Administration’s Actions to Address Gun Crime

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today following President Biden's announcement regarding the Department of Justice’s final rule on “ghost guns” and his nomination of Steve Dettelbach to serve as Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives:

4/11/22

Hoyer, Upton Lead Bipartisan House Delegation to Germany, Denmark, Poland, and Greenland

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and former Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Fred Upton (MI-06) announced that they are headed to Europe this week, leading a delegation that includes seven of their House colleagues to demonstrate solidarity with our NATO allies and to visit with Ukrainian refugees seeking shelter across the border in Poland. Sen.

4/9/22

Hoyer Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to confirm Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court:

4/7/22

Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of the Relief for Restaurants and other Hard-Hit Small Businesses Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor this morning in support of H.R. 3807, the Relief for Restaurants and other Hard-Hit Small Businesses Act, which would replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund and establish a ‘Hard-Hit Industries Award Program’ to keep employees on the payroll at businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the video:

4/7/22

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this evening after the House passed H.R. 7276, the Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act:

4/6/22

Hoyer: This Vote Will Reveal Who is Willing to Stand Up and Defend our Democracy and the Rule of Law

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor this afternoon urging support for H.Res 1037, which would hold former President Trump officials Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino Jr. in criminal contempt of Congress. Below is a transcript of his remarks and a link to the video:

4/6/22

Hoyer Statement on President Biden Signing the Postal Service Reform Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Biden signed the bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act into law:

4/6/22