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March 13, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, my colleagues & I wrote a letter urging FEMA to approve permanent repair or replacement assistance for #PuertoRico. I am pleased that FEMA has acted & approved this funding to help communities on the island recover from recent natural disasters." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Peters, Colleagues in Introducing Bill with Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Jr, Secretary of the U.S Department of Commerce, the Hon. Robert Aderholt, the Hon. Jim Jordan, and the Hon. Chip Roy - Price, Serrano, Maloney, Raskin Press for Answers on Impact of COVID-19 on 2020 Census Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Rubio, McGovern, Colleagues Introduce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Hoyer Receives 97% Rating from the League of Conservation Voters Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Murray, DeLauro Introduce New Emergency Paid Sick Days Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Peters, Colleagues in Introducing Bill with Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "In his address, POTUS did what he should have done weeks ago: take the #coronavirus crisis seriously. It is clear, however, that more will need to be done to stop the spread of the virus & mitigate its effects on public health and our economy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Feinstein, Smith Introduce Bill to Protect Quarantined Workers From Being Fired or Punished by Employers Amid Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Gallagher, Cotton, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Raskin urges CDC to update daily U.S. cases of COVID-19 on CDC website Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged the House to vote to send the war powers resolution passed by the Senate to the President's desk. It is we, the Representatives of the American people, who ought to decide on their behalf whether they or their sons and daughters are sent to war." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Colleagues Request the IRS Extend Tax-Filing Deadline for Individual Taxpayers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are committed to assisting small businesses that are impacted by #coronavirus. The legislation we passed last week provided SBA loan assistance for small businesses, & I thank @HouseSmallBiz for holding a hearing yesterday to discuss next steps." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Address to the Nation on the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism, & I'm pleased @EnergyCommerce Health Subcommittee has marked up the bill I introduced w @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to create asthma management plans so that teachers, administrators, & families can assist students." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Maloney and Raskin seek docs from ICE and CBP on coronavirus procedures for detainees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 11, 2020 Hirono, Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Expand Telework Opportunities for Federal Employees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 10, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution to Celebrate 30 Years of Baltic Independence Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am closely monitoring developments of #coronavirus cases in Prince George's County and continue to urge all Marylanders to follow @CDCgov guidance: http://coronavirus.gov" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Following Congressional visits to #PuertoRico to examine disaster recovery efforts, I joined my colleagues in calling on @FEMA to approve permanent repair or replacement assistance to help communities recover from recent natural disasters on the island. https://bit.ly/2xmKicA" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey File Amendment to Bipartisan Energy Package to Create a National Climate Bank Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Hon. Mark McWatters, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and John Ryan, President and CEO of Conference of State Bank Supervisors - Warner, Banking Dems Urge Regulators to Provide Guidance to Financial Institutions Regarding Forbearance Due to Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Remove Bust of Dred Scott Jurist from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Last Friday marked the anniversary of the Dred Scott SCOTUS ruling, which was written by Roger B. Taney and was a mark of shame on our history. I have introduced a resolution to remove his bust from the Capitol & replace it with one of Thurgood Marshall. https://bit.ly/3cJE46T" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2020 Letter to George Zoley CEO of The GEO Group - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Larry Hogan, Governor of the State of Marryland - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge Hogan to Enlist Federal Resources to Help Maryland Small Businesses with Coronavirus Preparedness & Response Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to Richard Hunt, President and CEO of Consumer Bankers Association, Kevin Fromer, President and CEO of Financial Services Forum, Greg Baer, President and CEO of Bank Policy Institute, Jim Nussle, President and CEO of Credit Union National Association, Rob Nichols, President and CEO of American Bankers Association, B. Dan Berger, President and CEO of National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions, and Preston Kennedy, President and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America - Warner, Banking Dems Urge Regulators to Provide Guidance to Financial Institutions Regarding Forbearance Due to Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Hoyer Introduces Legislation to Remove Bust of Dred Scott Jurist from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, President and CEO of CoreCivic - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice - U.S. Reps. ask Justice Dept. to review trial penalties in clemency considerations Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to Robert Marquardt, CEO and President of Management and Training Corporation - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of the For The People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, the new Democratic House Majority passed the #ForThePeople Act. I was proud to bring this bill to the Floor and continue to urge @senatemajldr to allow consideration of it in the Senate so we can ensure government works for the people. https://bit.ly/39v90Wq" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "I join in calling #EachforEqual this #IWD2020 A gender equal world ensures #equalpay and equal rights for women, which is why I will continue to urge Senate passage of the #PayCheckFairness Act and #ERA legislation passed by the House. https://bit.ly/2PYnhDe" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2013, a #VAWA reauthorization was enacted to help stamp out violence against women & provide victims & survivors with resources they need. The law has now lapsed, & this anniversary I call on the GOP-led Senate to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
March 13, 2020 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, my colleagues & I wrote a letter urging FEMA to approve permanent repair or replacement assistance for #PuertoRico. I am pleased that FEMA has acted & approved this funding to help communities on the island recover from recent natural disasters." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Peters, Colleagues in Introducing Bill with Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Jr, Secretary of the U.S Department of Commerce, the Hon. Robert Aderholt, the Hon. Jim Jordan, and the Hon. Chip Roy - Price, Serrano, Maloney, Raskin Press for Answers on Impact of COVID-19 on 2020 Census Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Rubio, McGovern, Colleagues Introduce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Hoyer Receives 97% Rating from the League of Conservation Voters Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Murray, DeLauro Introduce New Emergency Paid Sick Days Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen Joins Peters, Colleagues in Introducing Bill with Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Tweet - "In his address, POTUS did what he should have done weeks ago: take the #coronavirus crisis seriously. It is clear, however, that more will need to be done to stop the spread of the virus & mitigate its effects on public health and our economy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Feinstein, Smith Introduce Bill to Protect Quarantined Workers From Being Fired or Punished by Employers Amid Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Van Hollen, Gallagher, Cotton, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Raskin urges CDC to update daily U.S. cases of COVID-19 on CDC website Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Today I urged the House to vote to send the war powers resolution passed by the Senate to the President's desk. It is we, the Representatives of the American people, who ought to decide on their behalf whether they or their sons and daughters are sent to war." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Colleagues Request the IRS Extend Tax-Filing Deadline for Individual Taxpayers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are committed to assisting small businesses that are impacted by #coronavirus. The legislation we passed last week provided SBA loan assistance for small businesses, & I thank @HouseSmallBiz for holding a hearing yesterday to discuss next steps." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Address to the Nation on the Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism, & I'm pleased @EnergyCommerce Health Subcommittee has marked up the bill I introduced w @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to create asthma management plans so that teachers, administrators, & families can assist students." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Maloney and Raskin seek docs from ICE and CBP on coronavirus procedures for detainees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 11, 2020 Hirono, Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Expand Telework Opportunities for Federal Employees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 10, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution to Celebrate 30 Years of Baltic Independence Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "I am closely monitoring developments of #coronavirus cases in Prince George's County and continue to urge all Marylanders to follow @CDCgov guidance: http://coronavirus.gov" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Tweet - "Following Congressional visits to #PuertoRico to examine disaster recovery efforts, I joined my colleagues in calling on @FEMA to approve permanent repair or replacement assistance to help communities recover from recent natural disasters on the island. https://bit.ly/2xmKicA" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey File Amendment to Bipartisan Energy Package to Create a National Climate Bank Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, the Hon. Jelena McWilliams, Chair of the Board of Directors of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency, Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Hon. Mark McWatters, Chairman of the National Credit Union Administration, the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and John Ryan, President and CEO of Conference of State Bank Supervisors - Warner, Banking Dems Urge Regulators to Provide Guidance to Financial Institutions Regarding Forbearance Due to Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Carvajal, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Remove Bust of Dred Scott Jurist from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2020 Tweet - "Last Friday marked the anniversary of the Dred Scott SCOTUS ruling, which was written by Roger B. Taney and was a mark of shame on our history. I have introduced a resolution to remove his bust from the Capitol & replace it with one of Thurgood Marshall. https://bit.ly/3cJE46T" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2020 Letter to George Zoley CEO of The GEO Group - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Larry Hogan, Governor of the State of Marryland - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge Hogan to Enlist Federal Resources to Help Maryland Small Businesses with Coronavirus Preparedness & Response Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to Richard Hunt, President and CEO of Consumer Bankers Association, Kevin Fromer, President and CEO of Financial Services Forum, Greg Baer, President and CEO of Bank Policy Institute, Jim Nussle, President and CEO of Credit Union National Association, Rob Nichols, President and CEO of American Bankers Association, B. Dan Berger, President and CEO of National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions, and Preston Kennedy, President and CEO of Independent Community Bankers of America - Warner, Banking Dems Urge Regulators to Provide Guidance to Financial Institutions Regarding Forbearance Due to Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Hoyer Introduces Legislation to Remove Bust of Dred Scott Jurist from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to Damon Hininger, President and CEO of CoreCivic - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice - U.S. Reps. ask Justice Dept. to review trial penalties in clemency considerations Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 9, 2020 Letter to Robert Marquardt, CEO and President of Management and Training Corporation - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of the For The People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, the new Democratic House Majority passed the #ForThePeople Act. I was proud to bring this bill to the Floor and continue to urge @senatemajldr to allow consideration of it in the Senate so we can ensure government works for the people. https://bit.ly/39v90Wq" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "I join in calling #EachforEqual this #IWD2020 A gender equal world ensures #equalpay and equal rights for women, which is why I will continue to urge Senate passage of the #PayCheckFairness Act and #ERA legislation passed by the House. https://bit.ly/2PYnhDe" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2013, a #VAWA reauthorization was enacted to help stamp out violence against women & provide victims & survivors with resources they need. The law has now lapsed, & this anniversary I call on the GOP-led Senate to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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