Press Releases

Hoyer Responds to Gov. Scott on Zika
September 23, 2016
Governor Rick Scott’s op-ed in USA Today this morning is deeply misleading.  
Hoyer, House Democrats Discuss Renewing Faith in Government Agenda
September 22, 2016
In July, Whip Hoyer spoke at the Georgetown University Law Center to unveil the "Renewing Faith in Government" agenda.
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Modernizing Government Technology Act
September 22, 2016
I’m very pleased that the House has passed the Modernizing Government Technology Act, which is an essential component of the reforms I outlined in July to renew Americans’ faith in their government, which is sadly at historic lows. 
Whip Hoyer, House Democratic Caucuses Re-Launch House Democrats’ Official Online Resume Bank
September 22, 2016
The Resume Bank has been incredibly successful since it was first launched four years ago, and we hope it will continue to improve House Democrats’ hiring process and further strengthen our staff diversity.
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Jacqueline Ellis
September 22, 2016
I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Jacqueline Ellis yesterday. 
Hoyer Statement on Select Panel Contempt Vote
September 21, 2016
Today’s meeting of the Select Panel to consider recommending contempt of Congress charges against StemExpress is nothing more than the continuation of a months-long witch-hunt that is putting the lives of doctors, researchers, first responders, and patients at risk.  
Hoyer Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"
September 20, 2016
Today, we mark five years since the official end of the discriminatory ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy that barred gay and lesbian Americans from serving openly in our military.  
Hoyer Statement on South Sudan Legislation
September 15, 2016
I'm proud to add my name as a cosponsor to H.R. 5996, the bipartisan Halt Arms and Promote Peace in South Sudan Act, which was introduced Monday.  
Hoyer Statement on Markup of Bipartisan Legislation to Create the Information Technology Modernization Fund
September 15, 2016
I’m pleased that the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee held a markup today of bipartisan legislation that includes full authorization of the Information Technology Modernization Act, a bill that I introduced in April, and passed it on a voice vote.  
Hoyer Video Message on Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15, 2016
Hi – I’m Steny Hoyer, the Democratic Whip in the House of Representatives. I’m proud to join you in celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. 
Hoyer Statement After Meeting with Flint Mayor Karen Weaver
September 14, 2016
This afternoon, I met with Mayor Weaver and representatives from Flint, Michigan, who are Washington today to urge Congress to act in response to the poisoning of the city’s water supply with lead.   
Hoyer Discusses Need for Republican Leaders to Act on Zika Crisis on CNBC
September 14, 2016
The President asked for $1.9 billion. That's what NIH and CDC, who are responsible for addressing the Zika crisis, say is necessary. 
Hoyer Statement on New Memorandum of Understanding with Israel
September 13, 2016
I am very pleased that the Administration has finalized a Memorandum of Understanding with the government of Israel that reasserts our nation’s robust commitment to Israel’s security and furthers the pursuit of our common interests. 
Alice Waters Meets with Democratic Whip Task Force on Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity
September 13, 2016
As we mark Hunger Action Month, the Task Force was pleased to welcome Alice Waters to join us for a discussion on child nutrition and access to healthy food.
Hoyer, Lee: Census Report Shows the Recovery is Taking Hold for Americans Across the Economic Spectrum
September 13, 2016
Today’s report by the U.S. Census Bureau demonstrates that our economy is not only experiencing recovery but that the recovery is taking hold for Americans across the economic spectrum.  
Hoyer Statement on North Korea’s Nuclear Test
September 9, 2016
For the second time this year, the regime of dictator Kim Jong-Un in North Korea has tested a nuclear device in violation of U.N. Security Council resolutions and in a clear threat to its neighbors and the peace-loving nations of the world.  
Hoyer Statement on the 15th Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
September 9, 2016
It is difficult to believe that fifteen years have passed since our nation was attacked on September 11, 2001, whose somber anniversary we will mark this Sunday.  
Hoyer Discusses the Need to Address Public Health Emergencies, Fund the Government on NewsChannel 8
September 8, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) discussed House Republicans’ failure to address public health emergencies and their division over funding the government on NewsChannel 8, managed by ABC-affiliate WJLA in Washington, DC.
Hoyer Statement on Labor Day
September 2, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today in recognition of Labor Day, which is Monday, September 5.
Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report
September 2, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Department of Labor released its jobs report for August.
Hoyer Statement on President Obama's Proposed Federal Pay Increase
September 1, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement in response to President Obama's proposed federal pay raise for 2017.
Hoyer: Announcement that Funds to Address Zika Crisis Running Out Ought to Provoke Congress to Act
August 31, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after it was announced that federal funds to fight the Zika virus will run out by the end of September unless Congress passes emergency funding.
Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day
August 26, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on Women’s Equality Day, which marks the adoption of the Nineteenth Amendment.
Hoyer Statement on Dramatic EpiPen Price Increase
August 25, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the dramatic price increase for EpiPens.
Hoyer Statement on the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service
August 25, 2016
House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

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