Office of the Majority Leader Steny Hoyer

Press Releases

» Hoyer on Increase in Uninsured Children, August 28, 2007

» Hoyer Statement on the Second Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, August 28, 2007

» Majority Leader Hoyer’s Response to President Bush’s Speech on Iraq, August 28, 2007

Multimedia

» the Children’s Health and Medicare Protection “CHAMP” Act, August 01, 2007
...it is unacceptable and, indeed, immoral that millions of children in the wealthiest nation on the face of the earth do not have health insurance... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Statement on Lobbying Reform Bill, July 31, 2007
...today with this Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007, we have a simple, straightforward purpose, to continue to restore public confidence in the legislative process... [TRANSCRIPT]

» Statement on the Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, July 31, 2007
...most importantly Lilly Ledbetter was paid less than all of her male counterparts -- all of her male counterparts, even those who had less seniority... [TRANSCRIPT]

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Statements and Speeches

» Hoyer: Millender-McDonald a Dedicated, Devoted Public Servant, April 24, 2007
Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sadness that I rise this morning to note the passing of our colleague and friend, Congresswoman Juanita Millender-McDonald - a dedicated public servant who worked tirelessly on behalf of her constituents in California's 37th Congressional District, and a devoted representative who cared deeply for those she served.

» Hoyer Urges Congress to Give District of Columbia Residents Full Representation in Congress, April 19, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (MD) spoke on the House Floor today in support of H.R. 1905, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act, which will at long last give residents of the District of Columbia a voting representative in the House.

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Articles

» Longest-serving Md. congressman, June 05, 2007
House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer, already the highest-ranking congressman in Maryland history, became the longest-serving yesterday.

» Promoting public transit for energy independence, May 10, 2007
It is clear to all Americans that our nation has significant transportation needs that are driving our ever-expanding appetite for energy, and correspondingly, our over-reliance on petroleum products and foreign sources of oil.

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Issue Spotlights

» House Democrats Are Moving America in a New Direction, August 27, 2007
Read more about the accomplishments of the New Direction Congress.

» House Passes CHAMP Act, August 03, 2007
On Wednesday, the House passed legislation reauthorizing the State Children's Health Insurance Program and protecting Medicare for America's seniors.

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