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May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 66th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which helped shape the fight for equal access to education. Today, racial disparities in education still exist and have been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis, which we must address." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $25 Million to Help Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities Live Independently Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Tribal communities must not be forgotten in the fight to defeat COVID-19. I thank @NRDems for their commitment to assisting tribal communities and working to ensure a stronger response for families during this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Ban "Ghost" Guns as COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Demand for Untraceable Firearms Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Mathew Albence - Oversight Committee Finds Ice Misleads American People on Spread of Coronavirus in Detention Facilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "African American mothers-to-be already suffer disproportionately from maternal mortality rates, and coronavirus has threatened their health even more. I will continue to do my part as co-founder of the @BMHCaucus to address these disparities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 NEWSLETTER: An Update on Maryland's Stay-at-Home Order Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Hoyer Testifies Before the Rules Committee on H. Res 965, to Allow Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I testified before @RulesDemocrats on a resolution to allow remote voting and virtual committee proceedings. This resolution does not fundamentally change the way the House works. It enables the House to meet this moment and do its job in full." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Press Labor Department To Speed Up Unemployment Disbursements And Address System Shortfalls Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning's unemployment insurance claims report shows 3 million American workers lost jobs, adding up to >36 million in just 8 weeks. UI is the best way to get assistance to working families, and that is why House Democrats are passing the Heroes Act tomorrow." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "I am about to testify before @RulesDemocrats in support of a resolution to allow remote voting and virtual committee proceedings to ensure that Congress is not sidelined during this crisis and that we can continue to act #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Merkley, Murphy Announce New Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather the Storm Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lofgren, McGovern Statement on Introduction of Resolution Temporarily Implementing Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are proposing temporary changes to: Allow remote committee hearings & markups Allow remote voting by proxy on the Floor Provide for remote voting through technology during the pandemic after a system is developed . Learn more:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Bialek, Federal Reserve System, Inspector General - Senator Doug Jones Calls for Investigation into Improper Political Influence on Repeal of Federal Payday Lending Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Tlaib, Merkley Lead Bicameral Letter Opposing Fed Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House can fully operate #ForThePeople during this public health and economic emergency by using twenty-first century technologies, which is why I will bring a resolution to the Floor to allow remote voting and committee work. Learn more here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $205 Million to Expand Statewide Testing Capacity Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Rep. Trone, Maryland Delegation Members Announce More than $205 Million to Expand Statewide Testing Capacity Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cardin Leads Call for Future COVID-19 Response Legislation to Protect Access to Dental Care for All Americans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Hon. Erica Dreiband, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Rep. Pressley, Senator Booker Lead Congressional Call for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Ahmaud Arbery Murder Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS To Provide Transparency On Distribution Of Remdesivir Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Maryland Congressional Delegation announced $205 million to expand testing capacity in our state. Widespread testing is still the key to safely reopen Maryland's economy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will consider a resolution on temporary emergency procedures to ensure we can continue fully working #ForThePeople during this public health and economic emergency. The time has come to act -- further delay is not an option." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2020 Senators Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Bennet, Schatz, and Hassan Lead Colleagues on Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Senators Van Hollen, Smith and Representative Trone to Address Social Isolation Among Seniors in Next Coronavirus Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press for Maritime Ports Help in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - House Democrats Call for PPP Reforms to Improve Small Business Access to Loans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 12, 2020 Van Hollen Slams Miller Response as Inadequate, Disingenuous Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 12, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge HHS To Protect Consumers and Prevent Hospitals from Going After Workers' Wages for Medical Debts Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Lead Effort to Ensure Maximum Financial Assistance for Those Enrolled in ACA Exchange Plans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief for State Fishing Industry Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 12, 2020 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Ted Rowse on the Occasion of His 100th Birthday Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I started off my weekly press conference today by telling press I remain outraged by the senseless murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and we should all share outrage at this brutality based on the color of one's skin." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2020 Recognizing National Police Week 2020 Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter Urging Support for Digital Journalism during Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Police Week Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Fitzpatrick Joins Over 100 Legislators in Bipartisan Call for Economic Relief for Outdoor Recreation Industry Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Honorable Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Honorable Rosa DeLauro Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies; Honorable Tom Cole Ranking Member of Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Push to Boost of Health Care System Research Funding in Next Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Rep. Trone, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce Additional $16 Million in COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Funding Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Attorney General William Barr - Nadler, Cohen, Scanlon and Raskin Seek Answers on Doj Threats Against State Imposed Coronavirus Restrictions Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - 83 Members of Congress Call for Recurring Direct Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 66th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which helped shape the fight for equal access to education. Today, racial disparities in education still exist and have been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis, which we must address." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $25 Million to Help Seniors and Individuals With Disabilities Live Independently Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Tribal communities must not be forgotten in the fight to defeat COVID-19. I thank @NRDems for their commitment to assisting tribal communities and working to ensure a stronger response for families during this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Ban "Ghost" Guns as COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Demand for Untraceable Firearms Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, US Secretary of Health and Human Services - Butterfield and Olson Lead Letter Calling for Additional Funding for Medicaid Providers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Mathew Albence - Oversight Committee Finds Ice Misleads American People on Spread of Coronavirus in Detention Facilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "African American mothers-to-be already suffer disproportionately from maternal mortality rates, and coronavirus has threatened their health even more. I will continue to do my part as co-founder of the @BMHCaucus to address these disparities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 NEWSLETTER: An Update on Maryland's Stay-at-Home Order Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Hoyer Testifies Before the Rules Committee on H. Res 965, to Allow Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "Today, I testified before @RulesDemocrats on a resolution to allow remote voting and virtual committee proceedings. This resolution does not fundamentally change the way the House works. It enables the House to meet this moment and do its job in full." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Durbin Joins Colleagues To Press Labor Department To Speed Up Unemployment Disbursements And Address System Shortfalls Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "This morning's unemployment insurance claims report shows 3 million American workers lost jobs, adding up to >36 million in just 8 weeks. UI is the best way to get assistance to working families, and that is why House Democrats are passing the Heroes Act tomorrow." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Tweet - "I am about to testify before @RulesDemocrats in support of a resolution to allow remote voting and virtual committee proceedings to ensure that Congress is not sidelined during this crisis and that we can continue to act #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Merkley, Murphy Announce New Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather the Storm Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lofgren, McGovern Statement on Introduction of Resolution Temporarily Implementing Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are proposing temporary changes to: Allow remote committee hearings & markups Allow remote voting by proxy on the Floor Provide for remote voting through technology during the pandemic after a system is developed . Learn more:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mark Bialek, Federal Reserve System, Inspector General - Senator Doug Jones Calls for Investigation into Improper Political Influence on Repeal of Federal Payday Lending Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System - Tlaib, Merkley Lead Bicameral Letter Opposing Fed Bailout of Oil and Gas Industry Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House can fully operate #ForThePeople during this public health and economic emergency by using twenty-first century technologies, which is why I will bring a resolution to the Floor to allow remote voting and committee work. Learn more here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $205 Million to Expand Statewide Testing Capacity Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Rep. Trone, Maryland Delegation Members Announce More than $205 Million to Expand Statewide Testing Capacity Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cardin Leads Call for Future COVID-19 Response Legislation to Protect Access to Dental Care for All Americans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Hon. Erica Dreiband, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Rep. Pressley, Senator Booker Lead Congressional Call for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Ahmaud Arbery Murder Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Colleagues Urge HHS To Provide Transparency On Distribution Of Remdesivir Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the Maryland Congressional Delegation announced $205 million to expand testing capacity in our state. Widespread testing is still the key to safely reopen Maryland's economy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will consider a resolution on temporary emergency procedures to ensure we can continue fully working #ForThePeople during this public health and economic emergency. The time has come to act -- further delay is not an option." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2020 Senators Markey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Bennet, Schatz, and Hassan Lead Colleagues on Legislation to Ensure All Students Have Access to Internet During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, and Kevin McCarthy - Senators Van Hollen, Smith and Representative Trone to Address Social Isolation Among Seniors in Next Coronavirus Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Wyden, Merkley Press for Maritime Ports Help in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tester: Montana's community development programs are critical for small businesses, must be included in next coronavirus relief bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - House Democrats Call for PPP Reforms to Improve Small Business Access to Loans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Reps. Sewell and Trone Lead 83 Members in Urging Congressional Leadership to Allocate Over $86 Billion for Broadband Expansion in a Future COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 12, 2020 Van Hollen Slams Miller Response as Inadequate, Disingenuous Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 12, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge HHS To Protect Consumers and Prevent Hospitals from Going After Workers' Wages for Medical Debts Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Lead Effort to Ensure Maximum Financial Assistance for Those Enrolled in ACA Exchange Plans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief for State Fishing Industry Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 12, 2020 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Ted Rowse on the Occasion of His 100th Birthday Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I started off my weekly press conference today by telling press I remain outraged by the senseless murder of Ahmaud Arbery, and we should all share outrage at this brutality based on the color of one's skin." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2020 Recognizing National Police Week 2020 Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter Urging Support for Digital Journalism during Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Police Week Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2020 Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Fitzpatrick Joins Over 100 Legislators in Bipartisan Call for Economic Relief for Outdoor Recreation Industry Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Honorable Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Honorable Rosa DeLauro Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies; Honorable Tom Cole Ranking Member of Chair of Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies - Congressman Gonzalez Joins Push to Boost of Health Care System Research Funding in Next Congressional COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Rep. Trone, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce Additional $16 Million in COVID-19 Community Development Block Grant Funding Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Attorney General William Barr - Nadler, Cohen, Scanlon and Raskin Seek Answers on Doj Threats Against State Imposed Coronavirus Restrictions Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnel, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer - 83 Members of Congress Call for Recurring Direct Payments During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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