Issues
An unrealistic, unworkable messaging document that, if implemented, will disinvest in our nation’s future and harm our economy.
New report shows that the economy consistently performs better under Democratic presidents.
President Obama’s plan to create jobs now through ideas supported by both Democrats and Republicans.
Congress must act on a comprehensive plan that includes both spending cuts and new revenues to put our nation on a fiscally sustainable path.
House Democrats are committed to increasing economic opportunities to help American families have a secure place in our middle class.
Honoring the legacy of the generations of African-Americans who made indelible contributions to every sphere of our national life.
Democrats Working On Longer-Term Extension of Middle Class Tax Cuts & Unemployment Insurance
Keeping America safe is our most important duty. Democrats are focused on strengthening our national security, and under President Obama’s leadership we are working to restore America’s standing in the world.
Op-Ed by Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer Published in The Hill
The budget passed by House Republicans would do serious damage to our economy and nation, and it once again asks those with less to give more and those with more to give less, the same as their previous disastrous budgets.
A year ago today, our neighbor Haiti was struck by a devastating earthquake that killed hundreds of thousands and left many more homeless.
Democrats are committed to ensuring our nation’s children have access to a high-quality education.
Democrats are committed to reducing the cost of gas at the pump now, while investing in the next generation of clean energy jobs and reducing our dependence on foreign oil. To ease the pain at the pump, Democrats are advocating for increasing drilling safely and responsibly and have offered legislation to strongly encourage oil and gas companies to produce on the drilling leases they already have.
Reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank ends uncertainty for U.S. businesses
Committed to long-term fiscal responsibility, Democrats pledge to work through this national Crisis.
An unrealistic budget that is not a serious document: the math doesn’t work, and the values do not reflect our country.
Without Congressional action, dangerous cuts threaten jobs and national security
House Democrats’ New Jobs Plan to Address Today’s Economic Opportunities
Democrats are steadfast advocates for America’s seniors, their peace of mind, and the issues they care about— including retirement security, the health of Medicare, and the high cost of prescription drugs. Democrats strongly support Social Security and Medicare and oppose efforts to privatize them. We’ve worked to ensure the strength and long-term solvency of those vital programs, so that they can support not just today’s seniors, but the generations to come. Democrats have worked to improve and modernize the Social Security program by investing in technology to enable the Social Security Administration to more efficiently process the increasing number of retirees and claims, and by improving the speed and quality of services for retirees.
A strong emphasis on job creation in manufacturing, education, innovation, and infrastructure; while achieving a stable trajectory for our debt.
A blueprint for a solid foundation for American prosperity and leadership in the twenty-first century
In This Section:
- *2016 House GOP Budget
- *Export-Import Bank Reauthorization
- *'Make It In America' Plan
- *Poverty, Income Inequality, and Opportunity Task Force
- *Voting Rights
- Defense & National Security
- Education
- Energy and the Environment
- Fiscal Responsibility
- Health Care
- Immigration
- Jobs & Economy
- Older Americans & Seniors
- Veterans
- Young Americans