WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement about his conversation with President-elect Biden’s Secretary-designate of the Department of Defense, General Lloyd Austin: “I was pleased to meet today with …
"I agree with Speaker Pelosi and Leader Schumer that President Trump remaining in office presents a clear and present danger to the security and stability of our country, and it warrants removal by impeachment or under the Twenty-Fifth Amendment.…
Wednesday’s attack on the U.S. Capitol complex by a violent mob of the President’s supporters was a terrible tragedy for our nation, compounded by the news of the death of U.S. Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick. Officer Sicknick had dedicated himself …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight after the Joint Session of Congress completed the electoral count and confirmed Joe Biden and Kamala Harris as the next President and Vice President of the …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer delivered remarks on the House Floor tonight during debate of the objection to the state of Arizona’s electoral votes, which was rejected. Below are excerpts of his remarks and a link to the video: …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight: “Today's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex was a direct attack on our democracy. It is shameful and despicable, but it will not prevent us …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the results of the Georgia Senate race: “I congratulate Sen.-elect Raphael Warnock on his historic victory to become the first African American to …
On Wednesday, the House will meet at 12:00 p.m. and recess shortly thereafter. At 1:00 p.m., the House will reconvene for the Joint Session of Congress to count the electoral ballots for the President and Vice-President of the United States. **Members are …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today on changes to the Motion to Recommit in the 117th House Rules Package. Below is a link to the video of his full remarks:
FLOOR SCHEDULE FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2021
No “One Minutes” H.Res. __ – Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Seventeenth Congress, and for other purposes (Rep. Hoyer – Rules) **Members are advised that procedural votes are expected throughout the day tomorrow, as …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the introduction of H.R. 51 in the 117th Congress. Introduced by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), the legislation would grant statehood to the …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn on MSNBC’s The Sunday Show with Jonathan Capehart this morning to discuss the convening of the 117th Congress and how Republicans are undermining our …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the convening of the 117th Congress: "Democrats are honored to have been entrusted once more with the House Majority in the 117th Congress, and we …
On Sunday, the 116th Congress will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business and adjourn sine die. The House will convene for the start of the 117th Congress at 12:00 p.m. Members are advised that there will be a recorded quorum call at 12:00 p.m. …
Legislative Program – 51600 | Floor Information – 57400 | Whip Information – 63210 SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021 On Sunday, the 116th Congress will meet at 10:00 a.m. for legislative business and adjourn sine die. The House will convene for the start of the …
To: Editors, Editorial Writers, Reporters From: House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer Re: House Democrats’ Record of Results in the Majority in the 116th Congress Date: December 31, 2020 Overview In 2018, House Democrats ran on a platform of governing …
Throughout the 116th Congress, House Democrats have delivered on our promises and passed legislation For The People. From a comprehensive government reform package and voting rights legislation to bills to raise wages, address climate change, and more, …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House passed legislation to increase the amount of the economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000: “The House has now passed legislation to …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after the House voted to override President Trump's veto of the FY2021 NDAA: “The House has now voted in a bipartisan fashion to override President Trump’ …
