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Steny Hamilton Hoyer is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Maryland's 5th congressional district since 1981. A member of the Democratic Party, Hoyer has held various leadership positions, including House Majority Leader. Throughout his tenure, he has focused on issues such as education, healthcare, and economic development, advocating for policies that benefit his constituents in Maryland and beyond. Hoyer is known for his commitment to bipartisanship and has played a significant role in legislative negotiations over the years.
Mr. Chairman, I want to read a couple of portions of speeches that have been given recently about this issue, and I would hope my colleagues on the Republican side would listen. I came into the Chamber to make my remarks as the gentleman…
I love this institution. I am proud that I am a Member of the House of Representatives. But I have served no worse day than this one in the House of Representatives. [...] I hope the message that we send to them is not as a divided House…
I of course agree with the characterization of this resolution and would add, under my reservation, my own remarks that it is certainly appropriate that this House recognize and allow the recognition of NATO in the Rotunda. NATO is one of…
My colleagues, I ask that the amendment of the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Fowler) be rejected, which I know is well intended and she believes strongly that it is the right policy, but it is a policy that will inevitably lead to failure…
Mr. Speaker, over the years Congress has created, as we have heard, hundreds of programs, 600 plus of categorical programs to help communities and families deal with the many issues confronting them. Each of the programs was created with…
So as author of the bill and author of that amendment, I would say it is certainly my intention that that type of regulation would continue to be subject to a fine where there is a potential for serious harm to the public, including our…
I rise to speak about the motion that we will make, because there will be no time for debate when the motion to recommit is made. ... supported by the Senate in a 5-to-2 vote by their conference. Mr. Speaker, this should not be a…
This bill terminates the employment of Mr. Noble. That is what this bill does. It has a provision in it that he can be rehired by a vote of four to three. The commission is made up of three Republicans and three Democrats. Do not kid…
Unless it is for the life of a mother and a decision must be made between the baby and the life of the mother. Then that decision should be made. But, no, I do not believe that at any time an unborn child should be murdered just for…
The court clearly has said that in terms of the Constitution there is a right of a woman and her doctor to make that decision and to terminate the pregnancy. My question, and rather than yell at one another, rather than accuse one another…
Am I correct then that the amendment means, ``a term for coverage'' would mean the term that refers to the abortifacients?
I want to make it clear the gentleman said ``this bill.'' This bill does not provide for any pay raise or cost of living adjustment for Members, with or without this provision. This provision prohibits what is provided for in the law that…
The cost of the solution has escalated over the last 12 months, and I would say even over the last few months. My point that I made before is this has happened in the private sector and the public sector. The reason for that is that the…
We expect a lot of you because you are outstanding members of your generation. Unlike some other outstanding members of your generation, you have had an experience that they will not have. You have had the opportunity to be present…
The gentleman thought ISTEA was not a good bill. The gentleman passed it overwhelmingly. His leadership brought it to the floor. Why does the gentleman not fund it in this budget?
From 1981 to 1992, we increased the debt of America by 437 percent. We did so doing good things the wrong way. Yesterday, we passed a $2.9 billion bill and the majority demanded offsets before it passed. Today, we add $26 billion to the…
I know on this side of the aisle, we join all of our colleagues on that side of the aisle. All of us, in losing a colleague, share the sadness and share the concern for our colleague's family. Mr. Speaker, another one of our colleagues is…
I agree that all of us together need to heighten expectations. I frankly think what happened in the 1970s, in the 1960s in particular was that we lowered expectations of performance of ourselves and of others and somehow society did not…
I want to say just to clarify as this debate proceeds, our side believes, based upon what we have been able to count, we categorically deny that there is substantial proof that there is anywhere near the number of 600, 500, 400, 300, 200…
Far too often, as I have said so many times on this floor, the public turns on C-Span and they see confrontation. Sometimes they even see vitriol directed at one another. What they do not see often enough is the human relationships of…
I want to join her very appropriate comments regarding Denzel Washington, who has been a really outstanding leader. Also, we ought to mention Colin Powell. This is one of the first boards that he joined among thousands that he was…
It bears repeating that, and I did not know that the gentlewoman from New York [Ms. Slaughter] was going to mention the gentlewoman from California [Ms. Sanchez], but, as we leave, to repeat that this is the longest pending case in history…
I know the gentleman from Oregon [Mr. Smith] thinks that is good. The chairman or the ranking member of the Committee on Appropriations does not think it is good. The reason he does not think it is good is because we on the Committee on…
I want to rise, as I know the chairman has, and as I know the gentleman from Wisconsin has, in thanking her for the service that she has given. The American public and this House ought to be very proud of the staff of the Committee on…
That is serious. But on a transportation note, as the chairman and I have been discussing, it is vital that we complete this project. We are now $18 rac{1}{2} million short of completion of rehabilitation and restoration of the federally…
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