WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Justice Department announced it would file a lawsuit against the state of Georgia over a restrictive voting law signed in March 2021: "The …
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER This week, the House passed critically important legislation to protect older workers and roll back dangerous Trump-era regulations that weakened government transparency, climate action, and consumer protections. On …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the announcement of an agreement between President Biden and a bipartisan group of Senators on a proposed infrastructure package: “I’m pleased that …
“One Minutes” (5 per side) Complete Consideration of S.J.Res. 14 – Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Oil and Natural Gas …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) and House Democratic Caucus Chair Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08) released the following statement today after the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch approved the 2022 Fiscal Year …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Speaker Pelosi announced that a House select committee will be created to investigate the January 6th Capitol insurrection: "The horrifying events …
“One Minutes” (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 239 – Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act (Rep. Brownley – Veterans’ Affairs) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member of …
“One Minutes” (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 2062 – Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021 (Rep. Scott (VA) – Education and Labor) The Rule will provide for one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after Senate Republicans blocked Floor consideration of S.1, the For the People Act: "I was deeply disappointed that the Senate's version of the For …
Following former President Trump’s Big Lie that the 2020 election was stolen, Republican officials are advancing legislation that imperils the right to vote and makes it harder for millions of Americans to cast their ballot. According to a recent report by …
“One Minutes” (15 per side) Suspensions (18 bills) H.R. 1374 – Enhancing State Energy Security Planning and Emergency Preparedness Act of 2021 (Rep. Rush – Energy and Commerce) H.R. 482 – Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act of 2021 (Rep. …
MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2021 On Monday, the House will meet in Pro Forma session at 9:00 a.m. No votes are expected. TUESDAY, JUNE 22, 2021 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. for Morning Hour debate and 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes …
A MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER Yesterday, the House voted to adopt the Senate-passed Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, which makes Juneteenth a federal holiday. Commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans in 1865 and …
Across the country, the American Rescue Plan is providing much-needed resources American families, small businesses, and state and local governments. Passed by Congressional Democrats and signed into law by President Biden, the American Rescue Plan took …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the Supreme Court rejected the Republican lawsuit aiming to dismantle the Affordable Care Act: "This morning's 7-2 ruling by the Supreme Court …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House passed H.R. 256, which repeals the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002: "Today, the Democratic-led …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House passed S. 475, the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act: "I was proud to bring to the Floor today the Senate-passed legislation …
“One Minutes” (5 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 256 – To repeal the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002 (Rep. Lee (CA) – Foreign Affairs) The Rule provides for one hour of debate equally divided and controlled …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight after House Republicans voted against two bipartisan bills, sponsored by Rep. Ritchie Torres and Rep. Julia Brownley, brought to the Floor under a …
“One Minutes” (15 per side) Complete Consideration of H.R. 1187 – ESG Disclosure Simplification Act of 2021 (Rep. Vargas – Financial Services) The Rule provides for one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and Ranking Member …
