Press Release
Today’s announcement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that the growth in health care spending has continued to slow – to the lowest rate since 1960 – demonstrates that the Affordable Care Act is working.
Today, the House overwhelmingly passed legislation strengthening U.S.-Israel defense cooperation and expanding energy collaboration, reaffirming America’s strong commitment to Israel’s security and our close ties with its government and people.
Maria Corina Machado has been a tireless advocate for civil rights and human rights in Venezuela.
Today, as we mark World AIDS Day together, let us remember those we have lost to this terrible disease and reaffirm our commitment to ensuring that those who have tested positive for HIV-AIDS receive the care and support they need to live long and normal lives.
Michael Brown’s death was tragic and preventable. We must do more as a nation to ensure that every individual and every life is valued and protected, no matter the color of one’s skin.
I welcome the unified efforts of the P5+1 to reach a final agreement with Iran on the dismantling of its nuclear weapons program.
I join in thanking Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel for his service to our nation. Under his watch, our military has continued to tackle threats to our national security and to the security of our allies while adjusting to new budget realities and becoming a nimbler force.
Once again, House Republicans are wasting the taxpayers’ time and money on a partisan lawsuit against the President.
Everybody, including [Speaker] John Boehner recognizes the immigration system is broken.
WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Obama announced the executive actions he will take to fix our nation's broken immigration system: