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Nov. 20, 2019 Schatz Introduces New Legislation to Ensure U.S. Financial System is Prepared for Climate Change Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the American people will hear directly from Amb. Sondland, who will speak directly to how POTUS withheld security assistance & a White House meeting to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival. No one, not even the President, is above the law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told press that the American people are hearing from witnesses this week about how President Trump abused the power of his office and bribed a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Van Hollen, Brown, Warren Underscore Support of "FedNow" Real-Time Payments System in letter to Fed Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans' continued attacks against the whistleblower and attempts to out him or her are shameful and ought to alarm every American. Every Member, regardless of party, ought to uphold whistleblower protections, which ensure honest government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Van Hollen Legislation to Reauthorize ARPA-E, Increase Funding for Advanced Energy Research and Development Passes Key Senate Committee Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Cardin, Casey Call on USDA to Target Unspent Funds Toward Helping Farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Reduce Runoff Pollution Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences and Chair of the National Research Council, and Dr. Victor Dzau, President of the National Academy of Medicine and Vice Chair of the National Research Council - Van Hollen, Scott Urge NASEM to Study Role of NIH in Drug Development and Patient Access Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with civil society organizations in condemning Republican attacks against the whistleblower. All Members -- regardless of party -- have a responsibility to protect the whistleblower and all whistleblowers who might come forward in the future." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act will help communities rebuild stronger and more resilient following natural disasters. It's the right thing to do for our communities and will save taxpayer dollars. I thank @RepAlGreen and @RepMaxineWaters for their leadership on the bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman will testify today about what he heard on Trump's call with Ukraine. He is a decorated war veteran and a patriot. I commend him for coming before @HouseIntel today to tell the American people the truth. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed that the House was forced to pass another continuing resolution to fund the govt because of the Senate's failure to complete their work. I hope we can use the days between now & 12/20 in a productive way so that we can fully fund govt before the end of the year." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran, that it is inappropriate for the President of the United States demand a foreign government to investigate his political opponent." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of Legislation to Fund the Government Through December 20 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The testimony from Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams -- two firsthand witnesses -- today show the American people a clear effort by the President to press Ukraine to announce investigations to benefit the President's reelection campaign. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Witnesses continue to confirm this key point: it is not normal or acceptable for a President to ask a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The facts are uncontested, and President Trump and his allies can't defend his actions, so they are attempting to smear those who have the courage to come forward and tell the American people the truth about what they saw. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Ambassador Volker--who was appointed by POTUS--admit that he should have understood that POTUS & his allies were requesting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, something he considers "unacceptable."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Volker is a witness requested by the GOP & has corroborated key facts from multiple witnesses that POTUS & his allies were asking the Ukrainians to investigate a political rival, something he considers "unacceptable," & there was no basis for the debunked conspiracy theories." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Calling for the Immediate Release of Austin Tice Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 18, 2019 Reps. Green and Wagner Pass Critical Disaster Recovery Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2019 Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to His Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Effort to Stand Up for Israel and Limit Hezbollah Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Van Hollen Names Baltimore Child Abuse Center as 2019 "Angel in Adoption" Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 15, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Dems worked #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to reauthorize @EximBankUS & support U.S. jobs Heard from witnesses about the President's abuse of power Next week, we will pass a bill to fund the govt after the GOP Senate failed to do its work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseIntel for holding another thorough, methodical hearing focused on the facts and uncovering the truth about the President's abuse of power. I also applaud the service and courage of Ambassador Yovanovitch and thank her for testifying today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "While the President has a right to appoint and remove ambassadors, he is not entitled to removing a career diplomat who was doing her job and combating corruption because she stood in the way of his effort to bribe a foreign government into investigating a political rival." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch's testimony shed important light on how the President's sustained pressure campaign to bribe Ukraine began: with the President removing a widely-respected, career diplomat with a record of anti-corruption work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Support Job Creation, Ensure American Businesses Can Remain Globally Competitive Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote to reauthorize @ExImBankUS, which plays a critical role in helping businesses in the U.S. maintain a strong, competitive presence in the global economy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Discussed About The Rebranding Of Quid Pro Quo To Bribery Which According To The Constitution Is Impeachable Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 14, 2019 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Development of Quieter Airplanes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 50 anniversary of the Apollo 12 launch, resulting in the second successful U.S. moon landing. The legacy of the Apollo missions continue to inspire us all, and I remain committed to supporting the men and women of NASA as they pursue space exploration & discovery." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "When POTUS & his allies attack the whistleblower, they are putting that person's safety at risk & deterring future whistleblowers from coming forward. I urge POTUS & all Members to cease & desist from trying to intimidate this whistleblower & those who might be whistleblowers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Nov. 20, 2019 Schatz Introduces New Legislation to Ensure U.S. Financial System is Prepared for Climate Change Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the American people will hear directly from Amb. Sondland, who will speak directly to how POTUS withheld security assistance & a White House meeting to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival. No one, not even the President, is above the law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told press that the American people are hearing from witnesses this week about how President Trump abused the power of his office and bribed a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Van Hollen, Brown, Warren Underscore Support of "FedNow" Real-Time Payments System in letter to Fed Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans' continued attacks against the whistleblower and attempts to out him or her are shameful and ought to alarm every American. Every Member, regardless of party, ought to uphold whistleblower protections, which ensure honest government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Van Hollen Legislation to Reauthorize ARPA-E, Increase Funding for Advanced Energy Research and Development Passes Key Senate Committee Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Cardin, Casey Call on USDA to Target Unspent Funds Toward Helping Farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Reduce Runoff Pollution Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences and Chair of the National Research Council, and Dr. Victor Dzau, President of the National Academy of Medicine and Vice Chair of the National Research Council - Van Hollen, Scott Urge NASEM to Study Role of NIH in Drug Development and Patient Access Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with civil society organizations in condemning Republican attacks against the whistleblower. All Members -- regardless of party -- have a responsibility to protect the whistleblower and all whistleblowers who might come forward in the future." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act will help communities rebuild stronger and more resilient following natural disasters. It's the right thing to do for our communities and will save taxpayer dollars. I thank @RepAlGreen and @RepMaxineWaters for their leadership on the bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman will testify today about what he heard on Trump's call with Ukraine. He is a decorated war veteran and a patriot. I commend him for coming before @HouseIntel today to tell the American people the truth. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I'm disappointed that the House was forced to pass another continuing resolution to fund the govt because of the Senate's failure to complete their work. I hope we can use the days between now & 12/20 in a productive way so that we can fully fund govt before the end of the year." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran, that it is inappropriate for the President of the United States demand a foreign government to investigate his political opponent." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of Legislation to Fund the Government Through December 20 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The testimony from Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams -- two firsthand witnesses -- today show the American people a clear effort by the President to press Ukraine to announce investigations to benefit the President's reelection campaign. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Witnesses continue to confirm this key point: it is not normal or acceptable for a President to ask a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The facts are uncontested, and President Trump and his allies can't defend his actions, so they are attempting to smear those who have the courage to come forward and tell the American people the truth about what they saw. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Ambassador Volker--who was appointed by POTUS--admit that he should have understood that POTUS & his allies were requesting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, something he considers "unacceptable."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Volker is a witness requested by the GOP & has corroborated key facts from multiple witnesses that POTUS & his allies were asking the Ukrainians to investigate a political rival, something he considers "unacceptable," & there was no basis for the debunked conspiracy theories." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Calling for the Immediate Release of Austin Tice Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 18, 2019 Reps. Green and Wagner Pass Critical Disaster Recovery Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the US Chamber Board Member Representative - Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Chamber of Commerce's Anti-Climate Agenda, Funding Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2019 Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness Month Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to His Excellency Antonio Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Effort to Stand Up for Israel and Limit Hezbollah Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Van Hollen Names Baltimore Child Abuse Center as 2019 "Angel in Adoption" Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 15, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Dems worked #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to reauthorize @EximBankUS & support U.S. jobs Heard from witnesses about the President's abuse of power Next week, we will pass a bill to fund the govt after the GOP Senate failed to do its work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseIntel for holding another thorough, methodical hearing focused on the facts and uncovering the truth about the President's abuse of power. I also applaud the service and courage of Ambassador Yovanovitch and thank her for testifying today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "While the President has a right to appoint and remove ambassadors, he is not entitled to removing a career diplomat who was doing her job and combating corruption because she stood in the way of his effort to bribe a foreign government into investigating a political rival." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch's testimony shed important light on how the President's sustained pressure campaign to bribe Ukraine began: with the President removing a widely-respected, career diplomat with a record of anti-corruption work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Support Job Creation, Ensure American Businesses Can Remain Globally Competitive Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote to reauthorize @ExImBankUS, which plays a critical role in helping businesses in the U.S. maintain a strong, competitive presence in the global economy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Discussed About The Rebranding Of Quid Pro Quo To Bribery Which According To The Constitution Is Impeachable Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 14, 2019 Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Accelerate Development of Quieter Airplanes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 50 anniversary of the Apollo 12 launch, resulting in the second successful U.S. moon landing. The legacy of the Apollo missions continue to inspire us all, and I remain committed to supporting the men and women of NASA as they pursue space exploration & discovery." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "When POTUS & his allies attack the whistleblower, they are putting that person's safety at risk & deterring future whistleblowers from coming forward. I urge POTUS & all Members to cease & desist from trying to intimidate this whistleblower & those who might be whistleblowers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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