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I join in celebrating Cinco de Mayo, which marks the defeat by Mexican forces of an invading French army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. That victory inspired Americans who shared Mexicans' love of freedom and self-determination.
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined Washington Post Opinions Columnist Karen Tumulty earlier today to discuss his 2021 legislative agenda, the strategy to keep a Democratic House Majority in 2022, bipartisan negotiation, and more.
As we observe Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this year, I join in reflecting on the contributions that generations of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have made to our country. This month offers all Americans a chance to celebrate the AAPI community and its contributions to building our country and shaping our democracy.
I join in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month, a time when all Americans reflect on the contributions of Jewish Americans to our nation, its security, and its success since its earliest days. In particular, I join in paying tribute to all those of Jewish heritage who have worn the uniform of our country and risked their lives - or given their lives - to defend our freedom, values, and interests abroad.
Throughout her time in Congress, Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has been a steadfast advocate for families in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District. She has worked tirelessly to ensure the voices of hardworking Americans are heard in our government. She lives her heartland values, is a talented listener and consensus builder, and has never shied away from speaking her mind.
Once again we are seeing Republicans across the country, this time in Florida, restricting the right to vote under the guise of maintaining ‘election integrity.’ Make no mistake: the legislation that passed the Florida Legislature late last night is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress access to the ballot box – particularly for Americans of color – and allow for continued Republican control across the state.
When 2021 began, our economy was in the middle of a crisis unseen in our lifetimes, with real GDP having fallen 3.5% in the previous twelve months and an outgoing Administration that consistently ignored the severity of our challenges and failed to provide adequate leadership. What a difference four months have made.
On January 20, President Biden took office amid the worst public health crisis in a century, the most painful economic crisis in anyone's memory, and the greatest threat to democracy since the Civil War.
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined CBS News’ CBSN platform earlier today to discuss President Biden’s Address before a Joint Session of Congress and the President’s extraordinarily productive first 100 days in office. Below are excerpts of his interview and a link to the video:
Tonight, on the eve of his hundredth day in office, President Biden delivered his first address to Congress and laid out not only his detailed plans for confronting our most pressing challenges but his vision of an America that is safer, stronger, more just, and more prosperous.