| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - National Capital Region Delegation Urges House Leaders To Issue Mask Directive To Members Of Congress
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez Leads 12 Committee Democrats in Urging SBA to Release Demographic Data of PPP & EIDL Recipients
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senators Warren, Casey, and Baldwin Urge Trump to Stop Dismantling Assistance Programs During COVID-19
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - DeGette leads 108 Members of Congress in urging FDA to ease restrictions on medication abortion
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Bill Ferguson, President of the Senate and Hon. Adrienne Jones, Speaker of the House - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Commend General Assembly Leaders for Examining Problems with June 2 Primary
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "On June 26, the House will vote on @EleanorNorton 's bill to admit DC as the 51st state and to grant 700,000 Americans full voting rights and self-government. #DCStatehood is long overdue, and I am proud to bring this bill to the Floor next week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm proud to announce that the House will vote on June 26 on @EleanorNorton 's #DCstatehood bill. This is a major civil rights issue and the right thing to do for our country. H.R. 51 will allow us to take a step toward a more perfect union."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The executive order POTUS signed today falls short of the actions needed to address police brutality & racism. I am committed to moving the #JusticeInPolicing Act through the House, & I hope that he'll join in enacting reforms needed to make a difference."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Hoyer Announces House Vote on DC Statehood
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "I am concerned about the spread of the coronavirus and the deepening hunger and poverty crisis among vulnerable populations around the world, including in war-torn countries like Yemen."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell - Feinstein, Merkely, Colleagues Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the President's Executive Order on Policing
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2020
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Chairman Raskin Statement on Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 15, 2020
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Reps. Johnson, Raskin Introduce Bill to Hold Federal Law Enforcement Officers Accountable
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reps. Levin, Blumenauer, and Cartwright Lead 177 Members of Congress in Calling for Clean Energy Industry Relief Wind turbine and blue sky
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Hirono Leads 20 Senate Democrats in Calling for DOJ Inspector General Investigation into Attorney General Barr's Conduct in Suppressing Peaceful Protests around Lafayette Square on June 1
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, US Attorney General, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand Trump Administration Investigate White Supremacist Activity at Protests
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Speier, Raskin, Harris Introduce Legislation Ensuring Protection for Those Who Expose Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Federal COVID-19 Relief Effort
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Costa Leads Over 120 House Democrats to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 12, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Michael Crapo, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman; Sherrod Brown, Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Ranking Member; Marco Rubio, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee Chairman; and Ben Cardin, Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Ranking Member - Balderson, Bipartisan Delegation Push Further Reforms to Small Business Loan Program
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Join Maryland Attorney General Frosh's COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - In New Letter to Secretary Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Carranza, Sens. Brown, Schumer, Cardin, and Shaheen Lead All 47 Senate Democrats in Calling for Urgently-Needed Improvements to Streamline and Simplify Current, Onerous Process for Smaller Businesses Applying for PPP Loan Forgiveness
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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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 - Duckworth, Durbin Join Colleagues in Pressing for Expanded Access to Affordable Health Care in Any Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Harris Announce More than $50,000 to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 11, 2020
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Sasse, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Punish Companies, Individuals Who Steal U.S. Technology
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "An estimated 40,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and hundreds of employees have died. We must address these outbreaks. I thank @COVIDOversight for its briefing today to #ProtectPatients and frontline heroes."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Shaheen and Hassan Urge Senate Leadership to Provide Much-Needed Relief for Higher Education Institutions in Upcoming COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The US has 2 million coronavirus infections & represents 25% of the world's cases. This pandemic is far from over, even as states open up. Action is still needed to defeat this pandemic. I continue to urge the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump is failing service members. Not only is it wrong to politicize the National Guard and use them to put down peaceful protests, but his orders have taken a toll on those who have sworn an oath to protect Americans & uphold the Constitution."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "What happened in Georgia on Tuesday cannot be repeated. We have seen the success of mail-in voting as a means to ensure Americans can safely cast their votes, but states must take additional steps to address infrastructure and logistical issues."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Another 1.5 million workers have filed for unemployment insurance. While claims are decreasing, even the 12th worst week of this crisis outdoes the worst week for job losses in over 50 years. This isn't mission accomplished. Senate GOP should act on the #HeroesAct now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $445,000 for Infrastructure Investments on Maryland's Eastern Shore
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Sarbanes Joins Bipartisan Call for Emergency USPS Funding
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 10, 2020
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Baltimore Federal Delegation Members Announce More Than $2.3 Million for STEM Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Tonko Leads Bipartisan Letter Supporting Heritage Areas & Local Economies
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - ". @UMMS continues to play an important leadership role in coordinating our state's response to COVID-19. Today our Delegation announced nearly $19M in federal funding to help cover the significant costs associated with this pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Since Memorial Day, nine states that prematurely relaxed stay-at-home orders have now seen a spike in coronavirus hospitalizations. We must remember that this pandemic isn't over and more must be done to defeat it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Our nation faces an eviction crisis during this pandemic, and millions of Americans are at risk of losing housing. I thank @FSCDems for examining this issue closely during its hearing today."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support Umms' Response to Covid-19
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Omar Leads Letter to Secretaries Esper and Pompeo on Recently Announced Arms Sales
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch Mc Connell, Majority Leader of The United States Senate and The Hon. Chuck Schumer, Democratic Leader of The United States Senate - Van Hollen, Kaine, Gillibrand Call on Senate Leadership to Support Digital News Outlets
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Protect Consumers Holding Corporations Accountable in The Courts
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 9, 2020
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Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Trone Announce $200,000 in Federal Funding for Allegany County Makerspace
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator - What rationale for EIDL limits?
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Duckworth Demands GAO Immediately Reviews Safety of Rubber Bullets Being Used on Peaceful Protesters
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "More than two-thirds of Americans agree the killing of George Floyd represents a broad problem in the treatment of African Americans by law enforcement. There is a clear need for reform, which is why the House is advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 9, 2020
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NEWSLETTER: The Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 9, 2020
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Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to Lawrence Hogan, Governor of the State of Maryland - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Press Gov. Hogan to Fix Unemployment Insurance System and Deliver Urgently Needed Economic Relief to Marylanders
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Van Hollen Joins Booker, Harris in Introducing Justice in Policing Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of USAID - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senators Blast Usaid Head for Attacking Sexual and Reproductive Health Provisions in Un's Covid-19 Response Plan
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop DEA Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Sen. Menendez, Reps. Vargas, Aguilar Lead Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Human Rights During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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