Press Release

Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of the ALLIES Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD) spoke on the House Floor this morning in support of the ALLIES Act, legislation to expedite the visa process for Afghan allies who supported American troops, diplomats, development professionals, and partner forces in Afghanistan. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the video:

7/22/21

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the PFAS Action Act

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) spoke on the House Floor today in strong support of the PFAS Action Act, legislation to protect American families from harmful PFAS chemicals. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the video:

7/21/21

Hoyer Statement on Texas District Court’s DACA Ruling

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight on the ruling by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas against DACA, halting new applications:

7/16/21

Hoyer Statement on First Monthly Payments Under the Expanded Child Tax Credit

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today as the first monthly payments to millions of American working families begin under the expanded Child Tax Credit:

7/15/21

Hoyer Statement on President Biden’s Remarks on the Urgent Need to Protect the Right to Vote

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Biden's remarks on the urgent need to protect the right to vote:

7/13/21

Hoyer Announces 2021 Member Online All-Star Competition

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) today announced the start of this year’s annual Member Online All-Star Competition, which challenges House Democratic Members and Committee Majorities to increase their followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube over a three-week period and to demonstrate creativity in how they use digital tools to reach constituents and share useful information with the public.

7/8/21

Hoyer Statement on the Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse:

7/7/21

Hoyer Statement Marking Six Months Since the Attack on the U.S. Capitol

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today marking six months since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6th:

7/6/21

Hoyer Statement Celebrating July 4th

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today honoring America's Independence Day:

7/4/21

Hoyer Discusses His Legislation to Remove Hate, the Select Committee on 1/6, and Voting Rights on MSNBC’s “Politics Nation”

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined the Reverend Al Sharpton on MSNBC’s “Politics Nation” this evening to discuss House passage of his legislation to remove hate from the halls of the Capitol, the work ahead for the Select Committee to investigate January 6, voting rights, and the status of negotiations regarding police reform legislation. Below are excerpts from his interview and a link to the video:

7/3/21