Office of Rep. Steny Hoyer Press Releases

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders to Address Economic Crisis, Protect Federal Employees

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Joe Biden signed executive orders to address the economic consequences of COVID-19 and to protect federal employees: "Building on the …

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's National Strategy and Executive Actions on COVID-19

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President Joe Biden announced the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness and signed executive actions to defeat the COVID …

Hoyer Floor Remarks in Support of Waiver for Defense Secretary-Designate Lloyd Austin

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of legislation granting a waiver to General Lloyd Austin (ret.) to serve as Secretary of Defense. Below are excerpts of his remarks and a link to the video …

Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Day One Executive Actions

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Joe Biden's first round of executive actions to improve the lives of the American people: “The executive orders and actions signed by …

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Hoyer Statement on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the inauguration of President Joe Biden: "Today is a day of renewal and rededication, a day when our new President has called on each of us as …

Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 400,000 Coronavirus Deaths

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the United States surpassed 400,000 coronavirus deaths: “In less than a year since the first American died of COVID-19, more than 400,000 of our fellow …

Hoyer Statement Announcing Guest for the 59th Inaugural Ceremonies

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today announcing that Maryland Democratic Party Chair Yvette Lewis will be his guest for tomorrow’s Inaugural Ceremonies:  "I am honored to invite Maryland …

Hoyer Statement on Resignations of Trump Administration Officials

WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today: “A number of members of the Trump Administration have resigned just days before their patron, Donald Trump, involuntarily leaves the White House and the …

Hoyer Statement on Selection of Shalanda Young to Serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after President-elect Biden announced that Shalanda Young has been selected to serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget:  “In all the …

Hoyer Statement on Biden's Pandemic Relief Proposal

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the American Rescue Plan announced this evening by President-elect Joe Biden to defeat the coronavirus and provide economic assistance to families: "Tonight …

Hoyer Discusses Impeaching the President with Nicolle Wallace on MSNBC

I tried to appeal to Republican Members that this was not about a Donald Trump or the House or Democrats or Republicans. What it was, will we allow conduct which led to an attack on the Congress of the United States,

Hoyer Discusses the House Vote to Impeach Donald Trump with George Stephanopoulos on ABC News

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined George Stephanopoulos on ABC News to discuss the vote to impeach President Donald Trump. Below are excerpts of the interview and a link to the video.    Click here to watch the video.  “I …

Hoyer Floor Remarks on Impeaching the President of the United States

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of the article of impeachment against the President of the United States, Donald J. Trump. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery and a link to the …

Hoyer Floor Remarks Ahead of House Impeachment Vote

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House Floor this morning during Rule debate of the resolution to impeach Donald Trump for inciting an insurrection at the Capitol. Below are excerpts of his remarks and a link …

Hoyer Discusses Impeachment Vote on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe”

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to discuss today’s vote to impeach Donald Trump in the House:   Click here to watch the video.  “I was interested in what Senator McConnell said yesterday. He is …

THE DAILY LEADER: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 2021

No “One Minutes” H.Res. 24 – Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors (Rep. Cicilline – Judiciary) (Subject to a Rule) The Rule provides for two hours of debate equally divided and controlled by the …

Hoyer Discusses Upcoming Impeachment Vote on CNN’s “OutFront with Erin Burnett”

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined CNN’s “OutFront with Erin Burnett” this evening to discuss the upcoming House vote to impeach President Trump. Below are excerpts from the interview and a link to the video:   Click here to …

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Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood

WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement on the passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood: “Officer Howard Liebengood dedicated his life to protecting the U.S. Capitol and the institutions of our …