Press Release
Today, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and Rep. Phil Roe, M.D. (R-TN) introduced the School-Based Asthma Management Program Act, which would help ensure that students with asthma have assistance at school with managing their chronic disease and can excel in an asthma-friendly environment.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in response to the UNSecurity Council’s unanimous approval of a resolution thatimposes new sanctions against North Korea.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) attended a press conference hosted by Rep. Jim McGovern (MA-02) today to call on House Republicans to make strong investments in anti-poverty programs following Speaker Ryan’s announcement of a Republican task force on poverty.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today, the first day of Women’s History Month.
"Today, as we mark the twenty-fifth anniversary of the end of the Persian Gulf War, we recognize the contributions of all our veterans who served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. ...
"While some of the so-called 'moderates' appear to have defeated the hardliners in Friday's election in Iran, no matter what the results and no matter who wins, Iran will still primarily be controlled by an unelected, undemocratic, and theocratic elite. ...
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer released the following statement today in support of the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016, of which he is a co-sponsor.
Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA), chair of the Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity, released a statement today after Speaker Paul Ryan announced the formation of a Republican task force on poverty.
Today, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined House Democrats in calling on House Republicans to begin bipartisan negotiations on legislation to address Puerto Rico’s debt crisis.
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer released the following statement today after Matthew Verderosa was named Chief of Police of the U.S. Capitol Police force, succeeding Chief Kim Dine.