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Hoyer Statement on USTR Action

House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced that the U.S. is investigating China for its policies and practices affecting trade and investment in clean energy technologies in response to a petition filed by the United Steelworkers:

Hoyer: Terrorist Brought to Swift Justice

Today's sentencing sends a strong and unequivocal message to terrorists that they will be held accountable for their actions, and that they will not win.

Hoyer Statement on White House Chief of Staff Announcement
Today, President Obama announced the departure of his Chief of Staff, Rahm Emanuel. It was my pleasure to work with Rahm in the House leadership and during his time at the White House—and I've seen first-hand his love of public service, his tremendous work ethic, and his dedication to the Democratic Party.
Hoyer Statement on Obama Administration Enforcement of Iran Sanctions

With his Administration's action today, President Obama is now the first president to ever enforce Congressionally-mandated sanctions on Iran. This hard-hitting action demonstrates how serious the President and the Democratic Congress are about halting Iran's dangerous pursuit of nuclear weapons. The Comprehensive Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, passed by this Congress and implemented by President Obama, brings strong economic pressure to bear on Iran, sending an unambiguous message to the regime in Tehran about the high costs of their nuclear pursuit.

Hoyer Statement on House Floor Schedule
Democrats have been focused on creating jobs and helping middle class families throughout this Congress, and when we return in November, we will continue our work. Our top priority will be extending middle class tax cuts, which have been held hostage by Republicans who want to give tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans that would add $700 billion to the deficit.
Hoyer Statement on Passage of FY10 Intelligence Authorization Act
I am pleased the House passed the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010; it now goes to President Obama to become law. The passage of this legislation—the first Intelligence Authorization bill to be passed since 2004—is a major step to strengthen our national security. The bill continues policies that are working to help keep America safe from terrorist attack. It also strengthens oversight of our intelligence community. While this community deserves the support of Congress, it also requires direction from Congress, and this bill provides it.
Hoyer Statement on House Floor Schedule
Tonight, after we complete our legislative business for the week, the House will adjourn until November 15th.
Hoyer Statement on Passage of China Currency Legislation

Strengthening America's manufacturing is essential to the creation of well-paying, middle class jobs. That's why Democrats have worked hard to pass pieces of our Make It In America agenda. Today, the House continued the Make It In America agenda by passing the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, which levels the trade playing field by holding China accountable for its unfair currency policy.

Hoyer Statement on Passage of 9/11 Health Bill
Today the House passed the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, a bill to provide care and compensation to the first responders and community residents exposed to toxins related to the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks. The heroes of that day—the firefighters, police officers and other responders who came from across the country and rose to the occasion during one of America's darkest days—deserve our full support.
Hoyer Statement on Small Business Jobs Act Becoming Law

Today, President Obama signed into law the Small Business Jobs Act, an important step to boost our small businesses and contribute to our economic recovery. The bill creates a small business lending fund to help businesses access the capital they need to grow and hire new workers; it also includes $12 billion in small business tax cuts and funds export-promoting programs that help American companies compete abroad. The Small Business Jobs Act is fully paid for, so it does not add to the deficit—and it is projected to create or save hundreds of thousands of jobs.