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Jan. 6, 2021
Counting Electoral Votes--Joint Session of the House and Senate Held Pursuant to the Provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "The strength of our democracy is derived from our institution and our laws, and it is powered by citizens and leaders committed to our Constitution. Members of Congress, who swore an oath before God to preserve and protect the Constitution, must do so."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021
Counting Electoral Votes--Joint Session of the House and Senate Held Pursuant to the Provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021
Rubio Joins Risch, Cardin, Colleagues In Applauding Senate Passage of Their Resolution Condemning Violence in Anglophone Cameroon
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that we have begun a historic Congress. Last Congress was productive, though much of that productivity was obstructed by the Senate, and we will build on the progress we made to enact our agenda #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 5, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the 2020 State of the Bay Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 5, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Chesapeake Bay Foundation's State of The Bay Report
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 5, 2021
Van Hollen Rebukes Trump Administration's Harmful Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 4, 2021
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 117th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Introduction of DC Statehood Bill in the 117th Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Tweet - "I am proud to cosponsor @EleanorNorton's legislation introduced today in the 117th Congress to admit the District of Columbia as the fifty-first state and correct the injustice of denying representation to 700,000 Americans."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Echoing Previous Calls, Harris Urges Counties to Re-open Schools Immediately
Rep. Andy Harris
Jan. 1, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Vote to Override Trump NDAA Veto
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 1, 2021
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "I am saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, and I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. I mourn his loss, and the loss of all those whose lives have been tragically cut short by COVID-19."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the House Voting to Override President Trump's Veto of the NDAA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on House-Passed Legislation to Increase Economic Impact Payments to Families
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Maryland Delegation Members Applaud the Passage of the FAFSA Fairness Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House has passed legislation to increase economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000. I hope that Senate Republicans will join in passing an increase in those payments so that Americans can receive the assistance they so desperately need."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House has now voted in a bipartisan fashion to override Trump's irresponsible veto of the 2021 defense authorization bill. I am confident that the Senate will join the House in rejecting the President's veto and standing with our Armed Forces."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President Trump Finally Signing Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Critical emergency unemployment assistance has expired for millions of families because Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan agreement Congress passed, & families have now lost a lifeline during this crisis. Trump should sign the bill Congress sent him to resume this assistance."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Congress reached a bipartisan agreement while Trump was silent. After we passed a bill, he now demands $2,000 direct payments. I offered unanimous consent today to provide just that, but House GOP blocked it. The American people need help now. They cannot afford this GOP chaos."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "On Christmas Eve, the GOP blocked a request to increase direct payments to families from $600 to $2000. Our people & economy need help. POTUS should sign the bipartisan COVID-19 bill now & Democrats will continue fighting for more assistance #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "It's shameful that @POTUS vetoed the NDAA, a product of true bipartisanship which reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Trump Veto of The NDAA
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Senator Mike Miller's Resignation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on The President's Signing of The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, another 809,000 Americans sought unemployment assistance, and millions of families continue to struggle to make ends meet. Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill, & the House will take up another direct payment bill tomorrow. Trump must work with us to provide relief."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President Trump Vetoing the FY2021 NDAA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Secures Key Maryland Funding Priorities in Omnibus Package
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "In order to get our economy working again, we must defeat this virus. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill provides billions of dollars in funding to ensure equitable vaccine distribution and to help combat disparities among communities of color."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Too many small businesses are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation will provide them with support so they can stay open while we fight this virus."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Members Applaud the Passage of the FAFSA Fairness Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "The bipartisan COVID-19 legislation passed last night takes steps to provide urgent relief to American families that have been waiting far too long. This assistance will help families avoid eviction, keep food on their tables, and extends critical unemployment benefits."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Fifth District Priorities in Legislation to Fund the Government, Provide COVID Relief
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "The legislation passed by the House last night makes critical investments in programs important to #MD05 & prevented a government shutdown. This includes funding for WMATA, the Chesapeake Bay, & to help Maryland communities combat COVID-19."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "With emergency unemployment insurance programs set to expire at the end of the month, House Democrats fought toextend these benefits. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provides an additional $300 in weekly UI enhancement for Americans waiting to get back to work."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Schools and child care services have been devasted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bipartisan relief bill passed by Congress provides desperately needed funding to help our classrooms reopen safely."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Families around the nation are struggling and in need of economic assistance. Democrats fought hard to ensure the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provided working families with critically needed economic impact payments."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats have fought for months to provide relief to the American people, which Republicans rejected at every turn. Now that the President has agreed to direct payments of $2000, we will ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill this week to give Americans this assistance."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on The Passage of Covid-19, Government Funding Package
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 21, 2020
Van Hollen, Fischer Bipartisan Build Act Passes Senate
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Republicans blocked the inclusion of language to reverse @POTUS' cynical Schedule F Executive Order in the latest government funding legislation. I'll work with the incoming Administration to reverse this harmful order."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020
Letter to Brian Duperrault, Chief Executive Officer of AIG and Jennifer Waldner, Chief Sustainability Officer AIG - Senators Push Financial Services Companies to Not Insure Arctic Drilling
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 6, 2021
Counting Electoral Votes--Joint Session of the House and Senate Held Pursuant to the Provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Jan. 6, 2021
Tweet - "The strength of our democracy is derived from our institution and our laws, and it is powered by citizens and leaders committed to our Constitution. Members of Congress, who swore an oath before God to preserve and protect the Constitution, must do so."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021
Counting Electoral Votes--Joint Session of the House and Senate Held Pursuant to the Provisions of Senate Concurrent Resolution 1
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021
Rubio Joins Risch, Cardin, Colleagues In Applauding Senate Passage of Their Resolution Condemning Violence in Anglophone Cameroon
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 5, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that we have begun a historic Congress. Last Congress was productive, though much of that productivity was obstructed by the Senate, and we will build on the progress we made to enact our agenda #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 5, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the 2020 State of the Bay Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 5, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Chesapeake Bay Foundation's State of The Bay Report
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 5, 2021
Van Hollen Rebukes Trump Administration's Harmful Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 4, 2021
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the 117th Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Convening of the 117th Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Introduction of DC Statehood Bill in the 117th Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Tweet - "I am proud to cosponsor @EleanorNorton's legislation introduced today in the 117th Congress to admit the District of Columbia as the fifty-first state and correct the injustice of denying representation to 700,000 Americans."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2021
Echoing Previous Calls, Harris Urges Counties to Re-open Schools Immediately
Rep.Andy Harris
Jan. 1, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Vote to Override Trump NDAA Veto
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 1, 2021
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 30, 2020
Tweet - "I am saddened to learn of the passing of Congressman-elect Luke Letlow, and I offer my deepest sympathy and condolences to his family. I mourn his loss, and the loss of all those whose lives have been tragically cut short by COVID-19."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 29, 2020
Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the House Voting to Override President Trump's Veto of the NDAA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on House-Passed Legislation to Increase Economic Impact Payments to Families
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Maryland Delegation Members Applaud the Passage of the FAFSA Fairness Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House has passed legislation to increase economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000. I hope that Senate Republicans will join in passing an increase in those payments so that Americans can receive the assistance they so desperately need."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House has now voted in a bipartisan fashion to override Trump's irresponsible veto of the 2021 defense authorization bill. I am confident that the Senate will join the House in rejecting the President's veto and standing with our Armed Forces."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President Trump Finally Signing Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020
Tweet - "Critical emergency unemployment assistance has expired for millions of families because Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan agreement Congress passed, & families have now lost a lifeline during this crisis. Trump should sign the bill Congress sent him to resume this assistance."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "Congress reached a bipartisan agreement while Trump was silent. After we passed a bill, he now demands $2,000 direct payments. I offered unanimous consent today to provide just that, but House GOP blocked it. The American people need help now. They cannot afford this GOP chaos."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020
Tweet - "On Christmas Eve, the GOP blocked a request to increase direct payments to families from $600 to $2000. Our people & economy need help. POTUS should sign the bipartisan COVID-19 bill now & Democrats will continue fighting for more assistance #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "It's shameful that @POTUS vetoed the NDAA, a product of true bipartisanship which reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Trump Veto of The NDAA
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Senator Mike Miller's Resignation
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on The President's Signing of The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "Last week, another 809,000 Americans sought unemployment assistance, and millions of families continue to struggle to make ends meet. Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill, & the House will take up another direct payment bill tomorrow. Trump must work with us to provide relief."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President Trump Vetoing the FY2021 NDAA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Secures Key Maryland Funding Priorities in Omnibus Package
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "In order to get our economy working again, we must defeat this virus. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill provides billions of dollars in funding to ensure equitable vaccine distribution and to help combat disparities among communities of color."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Too many small businesses are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation will provide them with support so they can stay open while we fight this virus."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Members Applaud the Passage of the FAFSA Fairness Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "The bipartisan COVID-19 legislation passed last night takes steps to provide urgent relief to American families that have been waiting far too long. This assistance will help families avoid eviction, keep food on their tables, and extends critical unemployment benefits."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Fifth District Priorities in Legislation to Fund the Government, Provide COVID Relief
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "The legislation passed by the House last night makes critical investments in programs important to #MD05 & prevented a government shutdown. This includes funding for WMATA, the Chesapeake Bay, & to help Maryland communities combat COVID-19."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "With emergency unemployment insurance programs set to expire at the end of the month, House Democrats fought toextend these benefits. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provides an additional $300 in weekly UI enhancement for Americans waiting to get back to work."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Schools and child care services have been devasted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bipartisan relief bill passed by Congress provides desperately needed funding to help our classrooms reopen safely."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Families around the nation are struggling and in need of economic assistance. Democrats fought hard to ensure the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provided working families with critically needed economic impact payments."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "House Democrats have fought for months to provide relief to the American people, which Republicans rejected at every turn. Now that the President has agreed to direct payments of $2000, we will ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill this week to give Americans this assistance."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on The Passage of Covid-19, Government Funding Package
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 21, 2020
Van Hollen, Fischer Bipartisan Build Act Passes Senate
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 21, 2020
Tweet - "I'm extremely disappointed that Republicans blocked the inclusion of language to reverse @POTUS' cynical Schedule F Executive Order in the latest government funding legislation. I'll work with the incoming Administration to reverse this harmful order."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020
Letter to Brian Duperrault, Chief Executive Officer of AIG and Jennifer Waldner, Chief Sustainability Officer AIG - Senators Push Financial Services Companies to Not Insure Arctic Drilling
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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