Press Release
After over a year and a half of civil conflict in South Sudan, the signing of a peace agreement by the opposition and other stakeholders earlier this week is welcome news.
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Congressman Louis B. Stokes. An inspiration to many, Rep. Stokes was a true public servant. He broke barriers throughout his career, including becoming the first African American to represent Ohio and the first African American to serve on the House Appropriations Committee, where I was proud to serve alongside him as he used his position to fight for the most vulnerable Americans.
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of Julian Bond:
Eight decades ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law, providing peace of mind to seniors that they would not spend their final years in poverty.
Tomorrow, we mark seventy years since the end of the Second World War, a conflict that saw the forces of freedom and democracy overcome those of fascism and totalitarianism.
Earlier this week, a bipartisan group of our colleagues toured an Iron Dome battery, a key pillar of Israel’s military defenses.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) announced the winners of the 2015 Member Online All-Star Competition subcategories for best video, best infographic, and best constituent services post that were selected by the public by total "Likes” on Whip Hoyer’s Facebook page.
Today’s jobs report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics marks the sixty-fifth consecutive month of private sector job growth.
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in recognition of the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law:
On Tuesday, July 28, House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer hosted the second hearing in a series of hearings titled “Make It In America: What’s Next?” During the second 
hearing, House Democrats heard from outside experts who are leaders in areas critical to our long-term economic competitiveness and job growth, and who sha