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July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Barbara Lee Call on DOJ to Explain Elimination of In-Court Interpreters for Immigrants
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Push for Deter Act in Ndaa Conference Negotiations
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 29, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan - With Temporary Protected Status For Nearly 7,000 Syrians Living In U.S. Set To Expire Without Action This Week, Gillibrand, Kaine Lead Senate Colleagues To Call On Trump Administration To Extend And Redesignate TPS
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "When someone opposes @POTUS or is exposing wrongdoing, his response is invariably vicious, false attacks designed to distract, cover up, and divert attention from wrongdoing as well as ignite racism and division."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2019
Letter to his Excellency Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Call on Kazakh President to Release Political Prisoner
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript "Trump reverses decades of policy."
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 26, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Congressional Testimony
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings, Ruppersberger, and Sarbanes Announce More than $600,000 to Launch Chesapeake Regional Digital Health Exchange
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto, Van Hollen introduce FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019
Raskin, House, Democrats Introduce Fair Representation Act Following Supreme Court Decision on Gerrymandering
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Rep. Raskin Sponsors Legislation Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Examined Preparations for the 2020 Census in Light of Trump's Citizenship Question Campaign
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 25, 2019
Reps. Raskin & Meadows Call for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience Around the World and an End to Global Religious Persecution
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Agreement Between California and Automakers on Fuel Economy Standards
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Congressman Harris Statement on Robocall Bill
Rep. Andy Harris
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "#PuertoRico deserves leadership that has the trust of the people, and Governor Rosselló was right to step aside. My full statement here:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Chip Roy And 33 House Members Demand Pelosi Cancel August Recess To Fund ICE
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Robocalls disrupt the lives of millions of Americans and put consumers at risk of scams. I'm proud the House passed the #StopBadRobocalls Act this week to crack down on this abusive practice, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill without delay."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased that the House will pass a bipartisan budget agreement today, which will help prevent a harmful govt shutdown & ensure our nation pays its bills. This is an example of how we can restore the faith of Americans by demonstrating that government can work #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "It is shameful that Senate Republicans blocked an effort to pass the #SAFE Act today. We know that Russia interfered in our elections and continues to pose a threat to our democracy. The GOP ought to work with us to safeguard our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Venezuela TPS Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased the House voted to #PassthePASTAct w strong bipartisan support today. This legislation will close loopholes that enable the cruel practice of "soring" horses. I thank @RepSchrader for being a champion of animal welfare issues and building on the legacy of Senator Tydings."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Resignation of Governor Rosselló
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems passed the #Venezuela TPS Act under a rule today, after Republicans blocked it last night. We will not abandon Venezuelans who have been forced to flee because they have stood up for freedom & democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Mueller testifies Trump misled probe."
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 24, 2019
Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Empowering States to Address Drug Costs Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 24, 2019
Brown, Smith, Manchin, Schumer Reintroduce Butch Lewis Act, Reaffirm Commitment to Solving Pension Crisis
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, García Introduce Legislation to Require the Fed to Act on Faster Payments
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Top Democrats file Amicus Brief opposing the unlawful expansion of junk insurance plans
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 24, 2019
Rep. Harris Statement on the Budget Deal
Rep. Andy Harris
July 24, 2019
Harris Statement on Fiscally Irresponsible Bill Offering Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelan Immigrants
Rep. Andy Harris
July 24, 2019
Reps. Pressley, Garcia, Senators Warren, Van Hollen Introduce Faster Payments Legislation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Congressional oversight depends on the ability of committees to hear witness testimony without obstruction or obfuscation. I want to hear the full truth from Special Counsel Mueller today -- not whatever the @TheJusticeDept wants the public to hear."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Butch Lewis Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since the last federal minimum wage increase. Another increase is long overdue, which is why House Dems passed the #RaiseTheWage Act last week to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15/hour. I urge @senatemajldr to take up and pass it now."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Special Counsel Mueller's testimony before @HouseJudiciary has highlighted a number of key facts, including that Russia interfered in our election in a "sweeping and systematic fashion." It is shameful that Republicans are refusing to focus on this threat to our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Extremely disappointed @POTUS has vetoed resolutions to disapprove of arm sales to Saudi Arabia. The Administration's disregard for the role of Congress & refusal to work to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is alarming & a violation of our checks & balances."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation Addressing Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at the Border
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "The humanitarian crisis created by @POTUS's policies at our border and in CBP detention facilities is unconscionable, which is why the Dem-led House passed legislation today to ensure that those held in U.S. custody are not denied their basic human rights. https://bit.ly/32LOrSB "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Too often, Americans are harassed by unwanted robocalls. Today, House Dems did something about it. I was proud to bring the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act to the Floor, where it passed with bipartisan support. I thank @FrankPallone & @EnergyCommerce for their leadership on this."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
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Politician
July 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Barbara Lee Call on DOJ to Explain Elimination of In-Court Interpreters for Immigrants
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Push for Deter Act in Ndaa Conference Negotiations
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 29, 2019
Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan - With Temporary Protected Status For Nearly 7,000 Syrians Living In U.S. Set To Expire Without Action This Week, Gillibrand, Kaine Lead Senate Colleagues To Call On Trump Administration To Extend And Redesignate TPS
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2019
Tweet - "When someone opposes @POTUS or is exposing wrongdoing, his response is invariably vicious, false attacks designed to distract, cover up, and divert attention from wrongdoing as well as ignite racism and division."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2019
Letter to his Excellency Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Call on Kazakh President to Release Political Prisoner
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
MSNBC "Hardball with Chris Matthews" - Transcript "Trump reverses decades of policy."
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 26, 2019
CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 29th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Congressional Testimony
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings, Ruppersberger, and Sarbanes Announce More than $600,000 to Launch Chesapeake Regional Digital Health Exchange
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto, Van Hollen introduce FHA Foreclosure Prevention Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019
Cortez Masto introduces Renewable Energy Extension Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 25, 2019
Raskin, House, Democrats Introduce Fair Representation Act Following Supreme Court Decision on Gerrymandering
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Rep. Raskin Sponsors Legislation Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Examined Preparations for the 2020 Census in Light of Trump's Citizenship Question Campaign
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 25, 2019
Reps. Raskin & Meadows Call for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience Around the World and an End to Global Religious Persecution
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Agreement Between California and Automakers on Fuel Economy Standards
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Congressman Harris Statement on Robocall Bill
Rep.Andy Harris
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "#PuertoRico deserves leadership that has the trust of the people, and Governor Rosselló was right to step aside. My full statement here:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Chip Roy And 33 House Members Demand Pelosi Cancel August Recess To Fund ICE
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Robocalls disrupt the lives of millions of Americans and put consumers at risk of scams. I'm proud the House passed the #StopBadRobocalls Act this week to crack down on this abusive practice, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill without delay."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased that the House will pass a bipartisan budget agreement today, which will help prevent a harmful govt shutdown & ensure our nation pays its bills. This is an example of how we can restore the faith of Americans by demonstrating that government can work #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "It is shameful that Senate Republicans blocked an effort to pass the #SAFE Act today. We know that Russia interfered in our elections and continues to pose a threat to our democracy. The GOP ought to work with us to safeguard our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Venezuela TPS Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased the House voted to #PassthePASTAct w strong bipartisan support today. This legislation will close loopholes that enable the cruel practice of "soring" horses. I thank @RepSchrader for being a champion of animal welfare issues and building on the legacy of Senator Tydings."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Resignation of Governor Rosselló
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems passed the #Venezuela TPS Act under a rule today, after Republicans blocked it last night. We will not abandon Venezuelans who have been forced to flee because they have stood up for freedom & democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Mueller testifies Trump misled probe."
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 24, 2019
Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Empowering States to Address Drug Costs Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 24, 2019
Brown, Smith, Manchin, Schumer Reintroduce Butch Lewis Act, Reaffirm Commitment to Solving Pension Crisis
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, García Introduce Legislation to Require the Fed to Act on Faster Payments
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Top Democrats file Amicus Brief opposing the unlawful expansion of junk insurance plans
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 24, 2019
Rep. Harris Statement on the Budget Deal
Rep.Andy Harris
July 24, 2019
Harris Statement on Fiscally Irresponsible Bill Offering Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelan Immigrants
Rep.Andy Harris
July 24, 2019
Reps. Pressley, Garcia, Senators Warren, Van Hollen Introduce Faster Payments Legislation
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Congressional oversight depends on the ability of committees to hear witness testimony without obstruction or obfuscation. I want to hear the full truth from Special Counsel Mueller today -- not whatever the @TheJusticeDept wants the public to hear."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Butch Lewis Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since the last federal minimum wage increase. Another increase is long overdue, which is why House Dems passed the #RaiseTheWage Act last week to gradually increase the minimum wage to $15/hour. I urge @senatemajldr to take up and pass it now."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Special Counsel Mueller's testimony before @HouseJudiciary has highlighted a number of key facts, including that Russia interfered in our election in a "sweeping and systematic fashion." It is shameful that Republicans are refusing to focus on this threat to our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Extremely disappointed @POTUS has vetoed resolutions to disapprove of arm sales to Saudi Arabia. The Administration's disregard for the role of Congress & refusal to work to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen is alarming & a violation of our checks & balances."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation Addressing Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at the Border
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "The humanitarian crisis created by @POTUS's policies at our border and in CBP detention facilities is unconscionable, which is why the Dem-led House passed legislation today to ensure that those held in U.S. custody are not denied their basic human rights. https://bit.ly/32LOrSB "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Too often, Americans are harassed by unwanted robocalls. Today, House Dems did something about it. I was proud to bring the Stopping Bad Robocalls Act to the Floor, where it passed with bipartisan support. I thank @FrankPallone & @EnergyCommerce for their leadership on this."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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