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July 24, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation Addressing Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at the Border
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 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 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 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 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. 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
Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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
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, 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
Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill
Rep. Andy Harris
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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
Rep. Harris Statement on the Cadillac Tax
Rep. Andy Harris
July 19, 2019
Harris Statement on Raising the Minimum Wage
Rep. Andy Harris
July 18, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2019
Rep. Raskin Votes to Raise Minimum Wage, Increasing Pay for up to 33 Million Workers
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis, Colleagues Support President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 18, 2019
Van Hollen, Murkowski, Foster Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Create National Fab Lab Network
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 18, 2019
Tweet - " It's another good day in the House. The #RaiseTheWage Act passed with bipartisan support. House Dems are continuing to make progress #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the President - Rubio, Smucker Lead Colleagues in Support of President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "The House will pass the #RaiseTheWage Act today, and I hope the Senate will pass it as well. A pay raise for American workers is long overdue, and it's time we raise wages for the people, as Democrats promised. Today we're keeping that promise. https://bit.ly/32yXGWj "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "I brought the last minimum wage increase to the House Floor for a vote, and I'm proud the House will pass the #RaiseTheWage Act today to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour. Action is long overdue. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in supporting this bill."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "Too many families across the country are working hard, but struggling to make ends meet. That's why the House will pass the #RaisetheWage Act today to gradually raise the federal minimum wage and lift 1.3 million Americans out of poverty, including 600,000 children."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Legislative Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "On the House Floor, I urged my colleagues to vote for the #RaiseTheWage Act because we need to raise wages for working people & our middle class. We must make certain that wages keep pace with the cost of living & the value of the labor that our people contribute to the economy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Wexton Presses Secretary Perdue on Refusal to Accommodate Urgent Extension Requests on USDA Reassignment
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "It's time to #RaiseTheWage for women and families in #MD05 and across the country. Over 20 million women will benefit from the #RaisetheWage Act, especially women of color who make up 40% of the workforce and face higher rates of wage discrimination."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at House Democrats' Press Event on the Raise the Wage Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019
Raise the Wage Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Booker demands answers from AG Barr"
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2019
Rep. Raskin Votes to Uphold the Rule of Law and protect the Census
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2019
Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Hear from Union Leaders about the Trump Administration's Ongoing Attacks on Federal Workers
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Higgins Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "I supported the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act on the Floor, though I still have strong reservations that this bill is not paid for. I hope we can work with the Senate to make this change in a way that is fiscally sustainable."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Vote to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Votes Disapproving of Military Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Blumenauer, Harris, Lofgren, Griffith, Dingell, Bishop Introduce Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
July 24, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation Addressing Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at the Border
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 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 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 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 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. 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
Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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
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, 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
Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill
Rep.Andy Harris
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
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
Rep. Harris Statement on the Cadillac Tax
Rep.Andy Harris
July 19, 2019
Harris Statement on Raising the Minimum Wage
Rep.Andy Harris
July 18, 2019
CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2019
Rep. Raskin Votes to Raise Minimum Wage, Increasing Pay for up to 33 Million Workers
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis, Colleagues Support President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 18, 2019
Van Hollen, Murkowski, Foster Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Create National Fab Lab Network
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 18, 2019
Tweet - " It's another good day in the House. The #RaiseTheWage Act passed with bipartisan support. House Dems are continuing to make progress #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the President - Rubio, Smucker Lead Colleagues in Support of President Trump's Expansion of Health Care Options
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "The House will pass the #RaiseTheWage Act today, and I hope the Senate will pass it as well. A pay raise for American workers is long overdue, and it's time we raise wages for the people, as Democrats promised. Today we're keeping that promise. https://bit.ly/32yXGWj "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "I brought the last minimum wage increase to the House Floor for a vote, and I'm proud the House will pass the #RaiseTheWage Act today to gradually increase the federal minimum wage to $15/hour. Action is long overdue. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in supporting this bill."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "Too many families across the country are working hard, but struggling to make ends meet. That's why the House will pass the #RaisetheWage Act today to gradually raise the federal minimum wage and lift 1.3 million Americans out of poverty, including 600,000 children."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Legislative Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "On the House Floor, I urged my colleagues to vote for the #RaiseTheWage Act because we need to raise wages for working people & our middle class. We must make certain that wages keep pace with the cost of living & the value of the labor that our people contribute to the economy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Wexton Presses Secretary Perdue on Refusal to Accommodate Urgent Extension Requests on USDA Reassignment
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019
Tweet - "It's time to #RaiseTheWage for women and families in #MD05 and across the country. Over 20 million women will benefit from the #RaisetheWage Act, especially women of color who make up 40% of the workforce and face higher rates of wage discrimination."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at House Democrats' Press Event on the Raise the Wage Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Takano, Rep. Haaland, and More than 40 Members of Congress Demand Federal Action to Address Global Recycling Challenges
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 18, 2019
Raise the Wage Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Booker demands answers from AG Barr"
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2019
Rep. Raskin Votes to Uphold the Rule of Law and protect the Census
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2019
Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Hear from Union Leaders about the Trump Administration's Ongoing Attacks on Federal Workers
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Higgins Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Tweet - "I supported the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act on the Floor, though I still have strong reservations that this bill is not paid for. I hope we can work with the Senate to make this change in a way that is fiscally sustainable."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Vote to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Votes Disapproving of Military Sales to Saudi Arabia and the UAE
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Blumenauer, Harris, Lofgren, Griffith, Dingell, Bishop Introduce Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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