A MESSAGE FROM THE MAJORITY LEADER This week, the House advanced a number of bills from the Oversight and Reform Committee which will help to ensure government accountability and protect the federal civilian workforce. By passing these bills, House …
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) and Majority Leader’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity Chairwoman Barbara Lee (CA-13) hosted a Poverty Task Force meeting with Children’s Defense Fund (CDF) President and CEO Dr. Starsky …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered remarks on the House Floor this afternoon in support of legislation from the House Oversight and Reform Committee including H.R. 302, the Preventing a Patronage System Act, H.R. 2988, the …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today after unions and railroads reached a tentative agreement to avoid a work stoppage: “The tentative agreement announced to avert a work stoppage for the …
“One Minutes” (15 per side) H.R. 302 – Preventing a Patronage System Act of 2021 (Rep. Connolly – Oversight and Reform) The Rule, which was adopted on Wednesday, provides for one hour of general debate equally divided and controlled by the Chair and …
Since the beginning of the 117th Congress, House Democrats have worked on behalf of the American people to deliver historic legislation that builds economic opportunity for working families, lowers costs, creates good-paying jobs, acts on our climate …
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) announced the subcategory finalists and winners of the thirteenth-annual 2022 Member Online All-Star Competition. The finalists were selected by the Majority Leader’s staff and shared on …
"Madam Speaker, there are few honors greater in this country than being elected by your neighbors and fellow Americans to Represent them in this House. In the United States Senate, down the hall, one can be appointed to fill a vacancy. That is not the …
“One Minutes” (15 per side) Suspension (1 bill) H.R. 3173 – Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2021 (Rep. DelBene – Ways and Means) Postponed Suspensions (12 votes) H.R. 884 – National Aviation Preparedness Act of 2022, as amended (Rep. Larsen …
WASHINGTON, DC – This afternoon, House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) joined “Balance of Power with David Westin” on Bloomberg TV to discuss House Democrats’ record of success this Congress on behalf of the American people and ongoing conversations …
“One Minutes” (Unlimited) **Following one-minute speeches, the House is expected to recess until approximately 2:30 p.m. At that time, the House will reconvene to consider the eighteen bills listed for consideration under suspension of the Rules. Any …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today marking the twenty-first anniversary of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001: "Even twenty-one years later, the memory of the September 11, 2001 …
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 On Monday, the House is not in session. No votes are expected in the House. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 On Tuesday, the House will meet at 2:00 p.m. for legislative business, with votes postponed until 6:30 p.m. Suspensions (15 …
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: “I join in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, who gave her whole life in service to the …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight after White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy announced that she would step down this month: “I join in congratulating Gina McCarthy on a very …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight following President Biden's prime-time speech: “In Philadelphia in 1787, ‘We the People’ chose to chart a future for our country based on democracy, …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the passing of former President of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev: "I join in mourning the passing of Mikhail Gorbachev, a transformational …
WASHINGTON, DC - House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement tonight on Ukraine's Independence Day: “Today, Ukrainians celebrated their independence day by fighting to remain free. Any who doubt the courage, …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement after the U.S. conducted airstrikes in Syria: “Last night, President Biden continued to demonstrate that the United States will use our military might to safeguard …
WASHINGTON, DC – House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on the outcome of New York's Twelfth Congressional District primary election: “I want to congratulate Chairman Jerry Nadler on his victory last night. He …
