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Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Essential workers rely on public transit systems, and cutbacks to services would leave them without travel options. As we work to reach agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill, we should ensure we can keep our transit systems operating across the country." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Reaffirming Strategic Partnership Between United States and Mongolia Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 79 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. We remember the servicemembers who lost their lives on that day, and we honor those who stepped up to serve their country after that attack and in the years since." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Honorable Joshua Gordon, Director of National Institute of Mental Health - Rosen Urges Study of Pandemic's Impact on Youth Mental Health Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Miss. Lawmakers Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End-of-Year Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a victory for Dreamers & communities they contribute their talents to across the country. I continue to believe we must solve the DACA crisis created by Trump by enacting legislation to provide Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Legislative Business Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $8 Million to Support Community Health Centers Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Ruling to Restore DACA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - ".@JoeBiden is right: today's #jobsreport is dire, and Americans are in trouble through no fault of their own. We are in crisis, and the only way to get through it is together. Congress must act now to provide relief, and I urge GOP leaders to come to the table." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Slams Republican Refusal to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Honorable Joshua Gordon, Director of National Institute of Mental Health - Menendez Urges National Institute of Mental Health to Prioritize Study of Mental Health of Children, Young Adults During Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Next week, I will bring the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act to the Floor for a vote. This bill will eliminate the waiting period for SSDI benefits for ALS patients -- an important change for ALS patients and their families. I expect it will pass with strong bipartisan support." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Inclusion of Turkey Sanctions in Ndaa Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden Appointing Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Over 700K workers filed new jobless claims last week & the number of Americans on UI programs is still over 20 million. More than 12 million of them are staring into a steeper hardship of being thrown off of CARES emergency UI assistance when it expires the day after Christmas." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "With emergency assistance set to expire this month, we need action now. It is positive that Senators have put forward a bipartisan framework for COVID-19 relief. I urge GOP leaders to engage in bipartisan, bicameral negotiations to reach an agreement https://bit.ly/3g2rl16" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic continues to ravage our country, and the American people are suffering. Congress has a moral responsibility to address this crisis, and it is past time for Republican leaders to negotiate in good faith on a COVID-19 relief compromise. https://bit.ly/3g2rl16" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Following Adoption of Van Hollen Amendment, Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan American Nuclear Infrastructure Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I reminded reporters that critical COVID-19 relief expires soon and we must act. House Dems have shown we're willing to compromise. I am urging Republicans to work with us to reach agreement and pass legislation by the end of next week." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - ".@EleanorNorton has been a champion of voting rights for the residents of DC for many years, and I'm proud to work with her to achieve #DCStatehood. We'll work hard in the 117th Congress to ensure DC residents have equal representation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "For decades, the @EPA has worked to protect, preserve, & safeguard our public health. Under this Administration, those priorities have dramatically shifted. As we look to the next 50 years, we must work to #RestoreEPA & its commitment to our country's environment & public health." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on World AIDS Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Proposed WMATA Budget Cuts Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 30, 2020 Mceachin, Raskin, Richmond Unveil Legislation to Establish National Hotline for Victims of Law Enforcement Violence and Harassment Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Economic Team Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The economic team announced by @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris today not only looks like America, it reflects a commitment to ensuring that our economic policies make it possible for all Americans to get through this crisis and get ahead." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "For 10 years, the #ACA has delivered health coverage and protections to Americans, which have proved especially important during this health & economic crisis. While the GOP is focused on sabotaging the law, Dems will work with @JoeBiden to strengthen it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "For four years, @POTUS has repeatedly attacked and undermined the federal civilian workforce. His latest executive order would strip hardworking civil servants of critical protections. Democrats will fight to block this order and protect federal employees." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Restoring Congressionally-directed spending, with full transparency and accountability, is a top priority. As this editorial points out, doing so will shift decision making back to the Congress and help address dysfunction and end gridlock." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize Native American Heritage Day today, we give thanks to this nation's Indigenous peoples and their ancestors. Let us commit to uplifting their voices and repairing the faults that this country has committed against its tribal communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, new jobless claims increased as the pandemic surges around the country. The number of workers on all UI programs is still over 20M, with half a million more Americans added to the emergency eligibility programs set to expire next month." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Pardoning Michael Flynn Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Essential workers rely on public transit systems, and cutbacks to services would leave them without travel options. As we work to reach agreement on a COVID-19 relief bill, we should ensure we can keep our transit systems operating across the country." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Reaffirming Strategic Partnership Between United States and Mongolia Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 79 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. We remember the servicemembers who lost their lives on that day, and we honor those who stepped up to serve their country after that attack and in the years since." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Boozman, Colleagues Push to Prevent Looming CMS Cuts to Medicare Payments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Honorable Joshua Gordon, Director of National Institute of Mental Health - Rosen Urges Study of Pandemic's Impact on Youth Mental Health Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Sinema Urges Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Miss. Lawmakers Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage in End-of-Year Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a victory for Dreamers & communities they contribute their talents to across the country. I continue to believe we must solve the DACA crisis created by Trump by enacting legislation to provide Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Legislative Business Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $8 Million to Support Community Health Centers Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Ruling to Restore DACA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - ".@JoeBiden is right: today's #jobsreport is dire, and Americans are in trouble through no fault of their own. We are in crisis, and the only way to get through it is together. Congress must act now to provide relief, and I urge GOP leaders to come to the table." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Slams Republican Refusal to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Honorable Joshua Gordon, Director of National Institute of Mental Health - Menendez Urges National Institute of Mental Health to Prioritize Study of Mental Health of Children, Young Adults During Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Next week, I will bring the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act to the Floor for a vote. This bill will eliminate the waiting period for SSDI benefits for ALS patients -- an important change for ALS patients and their families. I expect it will pass with strong bipartisan support." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Inclusion of Turkey Sanctions in Ndaa Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden Appointing Brian Deese as Director of the National Economic Council Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Over 700K workers filed new jobless claims last week & the number of Americans on UI programs is still over 20 million. More than 12 million of them are staring into a steeper hardship of being thrown off of CARES emergency UI assistance when it expires the day after Christmas." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2020 Tweet - "With emergency assistance set to expire this month, we need action now. It is positive that Senators have put forward a bipartisan framework for COVID-19 relief. I urge GOP leaders to engage in bipartisan, bicameral negotiations to reach an agreement https://bit.ly/3g2rl16" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic continues to ravage our country, and the American people are suffering. Congress has a moral responsibility to address this crisis, and it is past time for Republican leaders to negotiate in good faith on a COVID-19 relief compromise. https://bit.ly/3g2rl16" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 2, 2020 Following Adoption of Van Hollen Amendment, Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan American Nuclear Infrastructure Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I reminded reporters that critical COVID-19 relief expires soon and we must act. House Dems have shown we're willing to compromise. I am urging Republicans to work with us to reach agreement and pass legislation by the end of next week." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - ".@EleanorNorton has been a champion of voting rights for the residents of DC for many years, and I'm proud to work with her to achieve #DCStatehood. We'll work hard in the 117th Congress to ensure DC residents have equal representation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2020 Tweet - "For decades, the @EPA has worked to protect, preserve, & safeguard our public health. Under this Administration, those priorities have dramatically shifted. As we look to the next 50 years, we must work to #RestoreEPA & its commitment to our country's environment & public health." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Hon. Charles Schumer - Sinema to Senate Leaders: Extend Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on World AIDS Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Proposed WMATA Budget Cuts Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 30, 2020 Mceachin, Raskin, Richmond Unveil Legislation to Establish National Hotline for Victims of Law Enforcement Violence and Harassment Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Economic Team Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "The economic team announced by @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris today not only looks like America, it reflects a commitment to ensuring that our economic policies make it possible for all Americans to get through this crisis and get ahead." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "For 10 years, the #ACA has delivered health coverage and protections to Americans, which have proved especially important during this health & economic crisis. While the GOP is focused on sabotaging the law, Dems will work with @JoeBiden to strengthen it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "For four years, @POTUS has repeatedly attacked and undermined the federal civilian workforce. His latest executive order would strip hardworking civil servants of critical protections. Democrats will fight to block this order and protect federal employees." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Restoring Congressionally-directed spending, with full transparency and accountability, is a top priority. As this editorial points out, doing so will shift decision making back to the Congress and help address dysfunction and end gridlock." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize Native American Heritage Day today, we give thanks to this nation's Indigenous peoples and their ancestors. Let us commit to uplifting their voices and repairing the faults that this country has committed against its tribal communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2020 Tweet - "For the second consecutive week, new jobless claims increased as the pandemic surges around the country. The number of workers on all UI programs is still over 20M, with half a million more Americans added to the emergency eligibility programs set to expire next month." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Pardoning Michael Flynn Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Gillibrand Leads Bicameral Call On Congressional Leadership To Include Health Force Proposal In Next COVID Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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