Press Release
Today, House Democrats and Republicans came together to pass legislation that will protect Americans’ civil liberties while ensuring that law enforcement and homeland security agencies have the tools they need to keep our country safe.
I was very saddened to learn of the tragic derailment last night in Philadelphia.
I was honored to receive the Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award yesterday from Secretary Mabus.
I want to thank Rep. Gallego for working to include an amendment in the defense authorization bill to encourage the Secretary of Defense to consider allowing DREAMers to serve in the military – and I want to thank him for his service to our nation as a Marine as well.
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after House Republicans passed H.R. 1732, a partisan messaging bill that undermines clean water protections:
Victory in Europe on May 8, 1945, fulfilled the hopes and prayers of so many people and nations who had struggled under the yoke of fascism and the Nazis’ brutal, genocidal regime.
For the sixty-second month in a row, our economic recovery has added private sector jobs and put Americans back to work.
Jim Wright lived a full and extremely productive life. I counted him as a friend, supporter, and someone I admired for his commitment to people, his courage in pursuing his principles, and his skill as a political leader.
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Obama's nomination of General Joseph Dunford to serve as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:
Today, I join in celebrating Cinco de Mayo, the anniversary of one of the most inspiring moments in Mexican history – victory in the Battle of Puebla.