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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
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House took action to protect the pensions of 1.3M Americans & ensure they receive the benefits they've earned. I thank @BobbyScott, @RepRichardNeal, & all of the cosponsors who worked with advocates to secure this victory for workers & retirees." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Congressional Testimony Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will pass legislation that prevents workers from losing their multiemployer pension plan benefits. The #ButchLewisAct will provide certainty to 1.3 million Americans, including hundreds in MD, who are at risk of losing benefits through no fault of their own." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Boris Johnson to become UK next PM" Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill Rep. Andy Harris
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "The budget agreement announced last night is a direct result of a Dem-led House getting its work done. We will act to ensure that America pays its bills on time & to avoid another damaging shutdown. I congratulate @SpeakerPelosi on securing this agreement." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on USDA's Proposal to Put More Than Three Million Americans At Risk of Going Hungry Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Efforts to Restrict Mueller's Testimony Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA's restrictions on eligibility for nutrition assistance puts 3 million Americans at risk of going hungry. The Admin wants to trap families in poverty instead of helping them succeed. House Dems will continue working to help families get ahead." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Cotton Statement on Huawei's Reported Involvement in North Korea's Wireless Network Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 20, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago, we witnessed the culmination of President Kennedy's call to muster all the might of American science & courage to push beyond a new frontier. With Armstrong's small step, every border & difference on Earth disappeared & we were one humankind. https://bit.ly/2O5JmkN " Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 19, 2019 Harris Statement on Raising the Minimum Wage Rep. Andy Harris
July 19, 2019 Rep. Harris Statement on the Cadillac Tax Rep. Andy Harris
July 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Date Title Politician
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
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House took action to protect the pensions of 1.3M Americans & ensure they receive the benefits they've earned. I thank @BobbyScott, @RepRichardNeal, & all of the cosponsors who worked with advocates to secure this victory for workers & retirees." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Congressional Testimony Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will pass legislation that prevents workers from losing their multiemployer pension plan benefits. The #ButchLewisAct will provide certainty to 1.3 million Americans, including hundreds in MD, who are at risk of losing benefits through no fault of their own." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Boris Johnson to become UK next PM" Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019 Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill Rep.Andy Harris
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "The budget agreement announced last night is a direct result of a Dem-led House getting its work done. We will act to ensure that America pays its bills on time & to avoid another damaging shutdown. I congratulate @SpeakerPelosi on securing this agreement." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on USDA's Proposal to Put More Than Three Million Americans At Risk of Going Hungry Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Efforts to Restrict Mueller's Testimony Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Tweet - ".@USDA's restrictions on eligibility for nutrition assistance puts 3 million Americans at risk of going hungry. The Admin wants to trap families in poverty instead of helping them succeed. House Dems will continue working to help families get ahead." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Cotton Statement on Huawei's Reported Involvement in North Korea's Wireless Network Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 20, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago, we witnessed the culmination of President Kennedy's call to muster all the might of American science & courage to push beyond a new frontier. With Armstrong's small step, every border & difference on Earth disappeared & we were one humankind. https://bit.ly/2O5JmkN " Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 19, 2019 Harris Statement on Raising the Minimum Wage Rep.Andy Harris
July 19, 2019 Rep. Harris Statement on the Cadillac Tax Rep.Andy Harris
July 18, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
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