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Hoyer, Conyers, Engel, Thompson, Cummings, Smith, & Schiff Joint Statement Calling for a Comprehensive Investigation of Russian Interference in the 2016 Election

Washington, DC – Today, Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers (D-MI), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Eliot Engel (D-NY), House Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Bennie G.

Hoyer Statement on the Nomination of Rex Tillerson to Serve as Secretary of State

I am very disappointed at the nomination of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson to be Secretary of State. 

Hoyer Statement on CIA Assessment of Russian Interference in the Election

Reports of a CIA assessment that Russia tried to sway our election through hacks and then selectively releasing information are extremely alarming. 

Hoyer: Trump Transition Questionnaire Raises Serious Concerns about Motivation, Possible Retribution
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) released the following statement today:
 
"I am alarmed by the questionnaire sent by the Trump transition team to the Department of Energy seeking the names of career civil servants who have worked on climate change policy.
Hoyer Statement on the Nomination of Andrew Puzder to Serve as Labor Secretary

Working Americans should be disappointed by President-Elect Trump’s choice for Secretary of Labor.  

Hoyer Statement on Review of Russian Interference in the Election

I am glad that President Obama is ordering a full review of Russian hacking and interference in our election, following the letter that I and other senior House Democrats sent earlier this week. 

Hoyer Statement on Pay Parity for 2017

I’m glad that President Obama has responded to the letter that I and other Democratic Members sent this week asking for civilian-military pay parity by announcing that all federal employees will be receiving a 2.1% pay increase next year. 

Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Sen. John Glenn

Today, we lost a great American with the passing of former Sen. John Glenn.  

Hoyer: Passing Yet Another Continuing Resolution Is Not the Right Approach to Funding Our Government

While I believe the House took the appropriate action today to prevent another unnecessary government shutdown, I believe that passing yet another continuing resolution is not the right approach to funding our government.  

Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Water Resources Bill

Finally, after weeks of negotiation, House Republicans brought a water resources bill to the Floor.