| June 26, 2019
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Tweet - "4 years ago, #SCOTUS ruled in favor of marriage equality -- a major victory for our country. However, discriminatory policies and acts of violence still threaten the #LGBTQ community today. House Dems will continue to fight for equality & urge the Senate to pass the #EqualityAct."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Norton, Raskin Amendment Preventing USDA Agencies from Relocating Outside National Capital Region Passes House
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 26, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Van Hollen Presents Far-Reaching Economic Proposals At EPI's Taxing the (very) Rich Conference
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 26, 2019
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Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Criticize Dol Proposal to Narrow Definition of "Joint-Employer" Under Fair Labor Standards Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Bill Wherum had significant conflicts of interest as he sought to roll back rules critical to protecting public health at the EPA. I thank @EnergyCommerce for pursuing this investigation and holding the Administration accountable."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2019
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Blumenthal, Speier, Raskin & Desaulnier Introduce Legislation to Rein in Illegal Political Activity by Presidential Appointees
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Harris, Democrats Call on Trump to Help Venezuelans by Granting them Temporary Protected Status
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Van Hollen Introduces the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the USDA - Feinstein, Hirono, Stabenow Lead Call for Investigation at USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Statement by Congressman Harris on Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Programs at Southern Border
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "At my press conference today, I told reporters the House will pass 10 appropriations bills before the end of June -- the first time that's happened since 2006. The House is doing its work. I urge the Senate to act & the GOP to work with us to reach agreement on funding levels."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Admin's continued attack on federal employees is undermining morale and making it harder for federal civilian workers to serve the American people. I stand w @NFFE_Union & @AFGENational in opposition to the proposal to merge OPM with GSA. https://bit.ly/2KBh2nV "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Merkley Join Senators to Press FDA for Stronger Response to Teen Tobacco Use
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Heartbroken to see Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez & his daughter Valeria were found yesterday on the bank of the Rio Grande. The policies pursued by this Administration are driving migrants into perilous situations as their desperation to seek asylum grows. This cannot continue."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Hoyer Remarks at Rally Opposing the Trump Administration's Proposed OPM-GSA Merger
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Hoyer Statement On House Passage of Emergency Border Supplemental
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "The funding package passed by the House today includes many #MD05 priorities: Preventing USDA from relocating workers from our region Improving the safety of WMATA, Supporting missions at @NASAGoddard ; Ensuring we can #SaveTheBay Learn more: https://bit.ly/2IK5wnU "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Durbin, Cardin, Van Hollen, Kaine Introduce NDAA Amendment To Halt Security Assistance To Cameroon
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "The @HouseScience committee is holding an important hearing today to examine how our election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks. We are committed to defending our democracy and strengthening election security."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Long-Term Outlook Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - ".@USCBO's budget outlook report paints an alarming picture & details how a lack of fiscal sustainability risks subjecting our children and grandchildren to significant financial crises. Congress owes it to future generations to restore some fiscal sanity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Second Set of Appropriations Bills
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2019
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Brown Secures North Korea Sanctions Named For Otto Warmbier in Senate Defense Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bennet, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2019
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Harris Urges Federal Trade Commission to Act on Harm of Attorney Advertising
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Ten Years After Landmark Law To Fight Tobacco Addiction, Durbin Presses FDA For Stronger Response To Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 22, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Cortez Masto Cosponsors Bill to Make Bankruptcy Relief Available for Student Loan Borrowers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "These are "warming stripes" that show how much hotter Maryland has gotten over time. We are in the midst of a #ClimateCrisis that demands action. That's why House Dems passed the #ClimateActionNow Act & will consider additional legislation to address this crisis. #ShowYourStripes"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Tonight, the House passed a bill to address the urgent humanitarian situation at our border and ensure protections for children & families. The Senate should take up this bill immediately or incorporate protections into their own version."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "As a father, I can't imagine the wrenching decision a parent makes to send their child away from danger only to be met by inhumane conditions. It is our responsibility to ensure those seeking refuge & asylum under American law are treated humanely, thoughtfully, & safely."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Hoyer Calls on the Trump Administration to Articulate a Clear Strategy on Iran
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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House Democrats Pass Legislation to Fund Government, Call on Senate GOP to Take Up House-Passed Bills
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Legislative Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 21, 2019
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Raskin Highlights Hazardous Conditions at Nsa Bethesda Fire Station, Presses for Funding for Construction of New Station
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 20, 2019
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House Approves Walberg, Raskin Amendment to Curb Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Udall, Van Hollen Reintroduce EMPOWER Act to Modernize Presidential Campaign Public Financing System
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "An estimated 11,400 people have died from gun violence in the 114 days since the House passed HR8, bipartisan legislation to expand background checks for gun sales. Inaction is unacceptable. I strongly urge senatemajldr to take up and pass HR8 and HR1112. EndGunViolence"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "On WorldRefugeeDay, I join in expressing my support for displaced people, refugees, & asylum seekers fleeing violence & persecution around the world and in reaffirming our nation's commitment to ensuring the safety, health, & well-being of these courageous individuals."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "When the GOP passed their GOPTaxScam, they cut taxes for the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. Dems are providing a stark contrast today. I'm proud that WaysMeansCmte passed out of committee legislation that will provide significant tax relief for working families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Van Hollen, Wyden Introduce the Long-Term Unemployment Elimination Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "On Juneteenth, let us remember that abolition will not be fully achieved until every descendant of African American slaves has an equal opportunity to make it in America. I will continue to work with TheBlackCaucus to fight for that in Congress. https://bit.ly/31L4H66 "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added,"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The funding bills passed today make investments that will benefit #MD05 families, such as efforts to restore oysters to the #ChesapeakeBay, strengthening workforce development, & supporting research initiatives at NIH. I urge the Senate to take it quickly. https://bit.ly/2KpdGEp "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Admin's #DirtyPowerScam to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan pretends climate change is not a threat & will result in more pollution, less job-creating innovation, & a further abdication of our global leadership on addressing the climate crisis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "New independent analysis shows that @USDA's decision to relocate @USDA_ERS & @USDA_NIFA will cost taxpayers more & undermine the important work done by both agencies. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the National Capital Region to prevent this harmful relocation."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Steny Hoyer Retweeted Joyce Beatty It's disappointing that @stevenmnuchin1 & Trump Admin refuse to move forward with plans to put Maryland native Harriet Tubman on the #New20. I thank my colleagues for their advocacy & continued efforts to honor the legacy of a great Marylander."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Passage of the First Package of Appropriations Bills
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the EPA's Decision to Roll Back the Clean Power Plan
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Hoyer: The Administration's Threat to Fire OPM Employees Is Outrageous
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert - Duckworth, Langevin Lead Colleagues In Asking Trump Administration For Information on Hiring Targets, Retention Rates of Federal Employees With Disabilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 18, 2019
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Raskin Statement on Usda Relocation of ERS and NIFA
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 18, 2019
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Murphy, Blumenthal, Dem Senators Seek Status of Group Discharge Applications Submitted by State AG's
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Raskin, Schiff, Sherman Ask GAO to Investigate Noise Impact of FAA's New Flight Routes
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Udall, Leahy Demand Answers About President's Fourth of July Event
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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