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June 20, 2019 House Approves Walberg, Raskin Amendment to Curb Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 20, 2019 Udall, Van Hollen Reintroduce EMPOWER Act to Modernize Presidential Campaign Public Financing System Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "An estimated 11,400 people have died from gun violence in the 114 days since the House passed HR8, bipartisan legislation to expand background checks for gun sales. Inaction is unacceptable. I strongly urge senatemajldr to take up and pass HR8 and HR1112. EndGunViolence" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "On WorldRefugeeDay, I join in expressing my support for displaced people, refugees, & asylum seekers fleeing violence & persecution around the world and in reaffirming our nation's commitment to ensuring the safety, health, & well-being of these courageous individuals." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "When the GOP passed their GOPTaxScam, they cut taxes for the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. Dems are providing a stark contrast today. I'm proud that WaysMeansCmte passed out of committee legislation that will provide significant tax relief for working families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Van Hollen, Wyden Introduce the Long-Term Unemployment Elimination Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "On Juneteenth, let us remember that abolition will not be fully achieved until every descendant of African American slaves has an equal opportunity to make it in America. I will continue to work with TheBlackCaucus to fight for that in Congress. https://bit.ly/31L4H66 " Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added," Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The funding bills passed today make investments that will benefit #MD05 families, such as efforts to restore oysters to the #ChesapeakeBay, strengthening workforce development, & supporting research initiatives at NIH. I urge the Senate to take it quickly. https://bit.ly/2KpdGEp " Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd " Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's #DirtyPowerScam to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan pretends climate change is not a threat & will result in more pollution, less job-creating innovation, & a further abdication of our global leadership on addressing the climate crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "New independent analysis shows that @USDA's decision to relocate @USDA_ERS & @USDA_NIFA will cost taxpayers more & undermine the important work done by both agencies. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the National Capital Region to prevent this harmful relocation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Steny Hoyer Retweeted Joyce Beatty It's disappointing that @stevenmnuchin1 & Trump Admin refuse to move forward with plans to put Maryland native Harriet Tubman on the #New20. I thank my colleagues for their advocacy & continued efforts to honor the legacy of a great Marylander." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the First Package of Appropriations Bills Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the EPA's Decision to Roll Back the Clean Power Plan Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Hoyer: The Administration's Threat to Fire OPM Employees Is Outrageous Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert - Duckworth, Langevin Lead Colleagues In Asking Trump Administration For Information on Hiring Targets, Retention Rates of Federal Employees With Disabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Raskin Statement on Usda Relocation of ERS and NIFA Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 18, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, Dem Senators Seek Status of Group Discharge Applications Submitted by State AG's Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Raskin, Schiff, Sherman Ask GAO to Investigate Noise Impact of FAA's New Flight Routes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Udall, Leahy Demand Answers About President's Fourth of July Event Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Van Hollen, Norton Urge Appropriations Committees to Provide Supplemental Funding for D.C's Emergency Planning and Security Fund Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, let us raise awareness for the fight to #EndALZ & support those living w Alzheimer's. I'm proud House Dems are passing a funding bill this week to significantly strengthen NIH's ability to research Alzheimer's and other brain disorders." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Letter to Acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought - Hoyer, Lee Lead Letter Opposing Changes to the Official Poverty Calculation Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been nearly 10 years since the minimum wage was increased to $7.25 an hour, & I'm working with my colleagues to bring the #RaisetheWage Act to the House Floor for a vote in July. RT if you agree it is time to give millions of hardworking Americans a well-deserve pay raise." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 4 years since the tragic shooting at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church. As we remember the #Emanuel9, comfort the survivors, and thank those who responded that day, let us recommit to overcoming the evils of hatred & racism and work to prevent #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2019 Tweet - "This weekend marks the longest period of time without an increase in the federal minimum wage. I brought the last minimum wage increase to the Floor & another raise is overdue. I'm working w my colleagues to bring the #Raise the Wage Act to the House Floor for a vote in July." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2019 Van Hollen Pushes to Honor Maryland Veterans in NDAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 14, 2019 Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Klobuchar Leads Letter Opposing Administration Actions to Restrict Educational and Cultural Travel to Cuba Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Sens. Kennedy (R-La.) and Van Hollen (D-Md.) Urge USTR To Require Chinese Companies In The U.S. To Play By The Rules Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 House Democrats Work to Fund Government, Vote to Hold Trump Administration Accountable Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Markup of H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "The violence against peaceful protestors in #Sudan cannot go ignored. The United States stands with all those seeking democracy and freedom of expression, and I continue to urge an immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led government. #StandWithSudan" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 2 years since the horrific shooting at the Congressional baseball practice. I join in thanking the heroic Capitol Police Officers David Bailey and Crystal Griner who responded heroically and saved the lives of many, including my good friend @SteveScalise." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
June 20, 2019 House Approves Walberg, Raskin Amendment to Curb Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 20, 2019 Udall, Van Hollen Reintroduce EMPOWER Act to Modernize Presidential Campaign Public Financing System Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "An estimated 11,400 people have died from gun violence in the 114 days since the House passed HR8, bipartisan legislation to expand background checks for gun sales. Inaction is unacceptable. I strongly urge senatemajldr to take up and pass HR8 and HR1112. EndGunViolence" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "On WorldRefugeeDay, I join in expressing my support for displaced people, refugees, & asylum seekers fleeing violence & persecution around the world and in reaffirming our nation's commitment to ensuring the safety, health, & well-being of these courageous individuals." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "When the GOP passed their GOPTaxScam, they cut taxes for the wealthy at the expense of the middle class. Dems are providing a stark contrast today. I'm proud that WaysMeansCmte passed out of committee legislation that will provide significant tax relief for working families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Van Hollen, Wyden Introduce the Long-Term Unemployment Elimination Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "On Juneteenth, let us remember that abolition will not be fully achieved until every descendant of African American slaves has an equal opportunity to make it in America. I will continue to work with TheBlackCaucus to fight for that in Congress. https://bit.ly/31L4H66 " Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added," Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The funding bills passed today make investments that will benefit #MD05 families, such as efforts to restore oysters to the #ChesapeakeBay, strengthening workforce development, & supporting research initiatives at NIH. I urge the Senate to take it quickly. https://bit.ly/2KpdGEp " Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd " Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Admin's #DirtyPowerScam to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan pretends climate change is not a threat & will result in more pollution, less job-creating innovation, & a further abdication of our global leadership on addressing the climate crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "New independent analysis shows that @USDA's decision to relocate @USDA_ERS & @USDA_NIFA will cost taxpayers more & undermine the important work done by both agencies. I will continue to work with my colleagues in the National Capital Region to prevent this harmful relocation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Steny Hoyer Retweeted Joyce Beatty It's disappointing that @stevenmnuchin1 & Trump Admin refuse to move forward with plans to put Maryland native Harriet Tubman on the #New20. I thank my colleagues for their advocacy & continued efforts to honor the legacy of a great Marylander." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the First Package of Appropriations Bills Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the EPA's Decision to Roll Back the Clean Power Plan Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Hoyer: The Administration's Threat to Fire OPM Employees Is Outrageous Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Margaret Weichert - Duckworth, Langevin Lead Colleagues In Asking Trump Administration For Information on Hiring Targets, Retention Rates of Federal Employees With Disabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Raskin Statement on Usda Relocation of ERS and NIFA Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 18, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, Dem Senators Seek Status of Group Discharge Applications Submitted by State AG's Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Raskin, Schiff, Sherman Ask GAO to Investigate Noise Impact of FAA's New Flight Routes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Udall, Leahy Demand Answers About President's Fourth of July Event Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Van Hollen, Norton Urge Appropriations Committees to Provide Supplemental Funding for D.C's Emergency Planning and Security Fund Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Tweet - "During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, let us raise awareness for the fight to #EndALZ & support those living w Alzheimer's. I'm proud House Dems are passing a funding bill this week to significantly strengthen NIH's ability to research Alzheimer's and other brain disorders." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019 Letter to Acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought - Hoyer, Lee Lead Letter Opposing Changes to the Official Poverty Calculation Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Durbin, Murray, Dem Senators Seek Status Of Group Discharge Applications Submitted By State AG's Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been nearly 10 years since the minimum wage was increased to $7.25 an hour, & I'm working with my colleagues to bring the #RaisetheWage Act to the House Floor for a vote in July. RT if you agree it is time to give millions of hardworking Americans a well-deserve pay raise." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 4 years since the tragic shooting at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church. As we remember the #Emanuel9, comfort the survivors, and thank those who responded that day, let us recommit to overcoming the evils of hatred & racism and work to prevent #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2019 Tweet - "This weekend marks the longest period of time without an increase in the federal minimum wage. I brought the last minimum wage increase to the Floor & another raise is overdue. I'm working w my colleagues to bring the #Raise the Wage Act to the House Floor for a vote in July." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2019 Van Hollen Pushes to Honor Maryland Veterans in NDAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 14, 2019 Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Klobuchar Leads Letter Opposing Administration Actions to Restrict Educational and Cultural Travel to Cuba Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Sens. Kennedy (R-La.) and Van Hollen (D-Md.) Urge USTR To Require Chinese Companies In The U.S. To Play By The Rules Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019 House Democrats Work to Fund Government, Vote to Hold Trump Administration Accountable Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Markup of H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "The violence against peaceful protestors in #Sudan cannot go ignored. The United States stands with all those seeking democracy and freedom of expression, and I continue to urge an immediate peaceful transition to a civilian-led government. #StandWithSudan" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks 2 years since the horrific shooting at the Congressional baseball practice. I join in thanking the heroic Capitol Police Officers David Bailey and Crystal Griner who responded heroically and saved the lives of many, including my good friend @SteveScalise." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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