Press Releases

Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act

As our state and our nation confront a growing public health crisis due to the coronavirus pandemic, I brought critical legislation to the House Floor tonight to address some of the economic impacts that families will face in the days and weeks ahead. 

Hoyer Receives 97% Rating from the League of Conservation Voters

I am honored to receive a 97% score from the League of Conservation Voters. 

Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary

The health and security of my constituents remains my number one priority, and I appreciated the opportunity to hear from Maryland Secretary of Health Robert Neall this morning about our state’s response to the coronavirus. 

Hoyer Introduces Legislation to Remove Bust of Dred Scott Jurist from the U.S. Capitol

A bust of Chief Justice Taney should not be displayed in a place of honor in our nation’s Capitol. 

Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Public Education with Maryland’s HBCU Presidents

I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from our HBCU Presidents about some of the challenges they face and how we can work together to support our students.

Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 in Federal Funding to Support State-Level Coronavirus Response

The coronavirus is a public health threat that demands a strong, coordinated response by federal, state, and local partners. 

Hoyer, Brown Host Roundtable on the Coronavirus

I appreciated the opportunity to meet with public health and safety officials as well as educators to discuss what steps the community is already taking to address the threat that coronavirus presents and what additional work will need to be done. 

Maryland Congressional Team Announces Nearly $1.2 Million for Bowie State University to Support Diverse STEM Teacher Pipeline

Our educational system relies on a robust pipeline of teachers who are passionate about preparing the next generation of leaders, knowledgeable about their subject matter, and demographically representative of the communities they serve. 

Hoyer Discusses the Emmett Till Antilynching Act with Joe Madison on SiriusXM

Joe, it took a hundred years since the first [anti]lynching bill was introduced, as you know, by an African American Congressman in 1900, George Henry White.

Hoyer Floor Remarks on the Emmett Till Antilynching Act

I am pleased this will be a bipartisan vote.

Maryland Delegation Members Announce More than $13 Million in Renewed Funding to Combat Homelessness in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties

Increasing the availability of affordable housing is a complicated challenge with no one simple solution.

Hoyer, Cardin, and Van Hollen Announce Nearly $5 Million in Renewed Funding to Combat Homelessness in Southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore

Increasing the availability of affordable housing is a complicated challenge with no one simple solution.

Hoyer, Velázquez, Maloney, Ocasio-Cortez Conclude Congressional Delegation Visit to Puerto Rico

After experiencing back-to-back natural disasters, our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico need our assistance and we cannot abandon them. 

Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast

I am pleased that Val agreed to join us, and I will try to be as brief as I can, but there are some important things to say. 

Hoyer Statement on Selection of the Next President of UMD

I join in congratulating Dean Darryll Pines on his selection to serve as the next President of the University of Maryland.

Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of DC Statehood Bill Markup and Committee Vote

Thank you very much Chair [Carolyn] Maloney and Congresswoman [Eleanor Holmes] Norton. 

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Fiscal Year 2021 Budget Proposal

The President’s budget proposal is a slap in the face to working families in Maryland.

Hoyer: Today Is a Sad Day for Our Republic

Today is a sad day for our republic.  

Hoyer Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address

This evening, President Trump had an opportunity to show the American people and the Congress that he takes seriously the challenges we face as a nation and his responsibility as president to rally the country together to meet them.

Hoyer Receives 100% Score from NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice

I am proud to receive a perfect 100% score from NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice on their 2019 Voting Record.