Miscellaneous

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) introduced bipartisan legislation today to repeal the 22nd amendment, which states that “No person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”  Representatives Berman (D-CA), Pallone (D-NJ), Sabo (D-MN) and Sensenbrenner (R-WI) joined Hoyer in sponsoring the resolution.

Representative Hoyer released the following statement regarding the resolution:

WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer released the following statement today regarding the Real ID Act:

"Two months ago, Congress approved comprehensive measures to reform our intelligence systems.  In that bill, Congress outlined new ways to coordinate our intelligence agencies, included measures to control our borders, strengthened visa application requirements, set standards for drivers licenses and found common ground in many other concerns raised by the 9/11 Commission and the 9/11 families.

     H.R. 310 - Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act 2005

     H.R. 418 - REAL ID Act of 2005

WASHINGTON - House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) delivered the following statement today on the Floor of the House of Representatives:

"Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the Chairman (Mr. Hyde) and the Ranking Member (Mr. Lantos) – the only Holocaust survivor ever elected to this Congress – for bringing this important resolution to the Floor today.

WASHINGTON, DC - House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today regarding President Bush's Inaugural Address:

"President Bush's Inaugural Address was a reaffirmation of our nation's steadfast commitment to the cause of freedom and democracy. We are a nation born through revolution, and history and our national character command us to aid the march of human liberty and dignity in every corner of the world.

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today regarding the Inauguration of President George W. Bush on Thursday:

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in response to reported remarks by Office of Management and Budget Director Josh Bolten to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today:

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) released the following statement this morning after a press conference on Social Security held at the White House:

“Democrats are absolutely committed to strengthening and modernizing Social Security so that our national contract with America’s workers endures for future generations of seniors.  Democrats fought to create the program nearly 70 years ago, and we are ready to work together to safeguard its future.

WASHINGTON, DC – House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD) announced today that he has appointed Representatives John Tanner (TN) and Diana DeGette (CO) as Chief Deputy Whips, which makes them part of the Democratic Leadership and of the senior team of Democratic whips.

“I am very proud to announce that I have appointed Representatives John Tanner and Diana DeGette as Chief Deputy Whips.  They are two of the best Democratic Members serving in Congress today,” said Hoyer.