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March 5, 2020 Tweet - "Was proud to stand with the Congressional Tri-Caucus to urge every single person who lives in our country to participate in the #Census2020. An undercount would be detrimental to communities of color. We'll be working hard to ensure every person is counted.https://bit.ly/32T3LgD" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone, Ruppersberger, and Raskin Meet with DOD and Army Civilian Leadership to Discuss USAMRIID, USAMRICD Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Emergency Supplemental Funding Bill to Address Coronavirus Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump - 60 House Dems Demand Improved Coronavirus Response From Trump Administration Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House is committed to a coordinated, fully-funded response to the coronavirus. I expect we'll have a supplemental bill on the Floor soon. This virus is not a partisan issue. We all want to protect the public." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental to respond to the coronavirus. I thank appropriators for working hard to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep Americans safe. I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I thank the @EdLaborCmte for holding a hearing on the National Apprenticeship Act, a proposal to create 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities. This is a key priority to help ensure that more of our people can #MakeItInAmerica." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with women across the country as #SCOTUS heard arguments in a case with profound implications for women's reproductive health today. Every woman deserves to make her own health care choices, & Dems will continue to oppose efforts to undermine #RoevWade. #MyRightMyDecision" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental to respond to the coronavirus. I thank appropriators for working hard to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep Americans safe. I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Senators Markey and Van Hollen Lead Legislation to Promote Affordable, Safe, and Healthy Transportation Options Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "#SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case yesterday, a GOP case to strike down the #ACA. If the GOP succeeds, here's a look at what would be at stake for hundreds of millions of Americans:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers about Trump Admin. Practice of Sharing Immigrant Children's Confidential Psychotherapy Notes with ICE Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Schumer, Cotton, and Young Urge Secretary Pompeo and President Trump to Oppose China's Bid to Lead U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Afghanistan Peace Agreement Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "The agreement w/the Taliban ought to be received with caution. While I support bringing our troops home, we must do everything possible to ensure that their sacrifices over the past 18 years haven't been in vain. I'll be monitoring this situation closely." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today, #SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case, a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the #ACA. Once again, Trump & Republicans are trying to use the courts to turn the clock back to a time when millions more were uninsured." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Affordable Care Act Case Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth let us celebrate the contributions of women & continue to draw inspiration from those who carried the torch of progress forward. By their light, we must march onward as a nation committed to equality, opportunity, & inclusion." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "I join in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and the centennial anniversary of the 19th amendment. As we celebrate the triumph of the movement for women's suffrage, let us recommit ourselves to advancing an agenda of equality, justice, and opportunity for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at AIPAC Annual Policy Conference Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge FDA to Provide Answers on Coronavirus Impact on Inspections, Employees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democrats Pass Historic Antilynching Bill Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Hoyer Discusses the Emmett Till Antilynching Act with Joe Madison on SiriusXM Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Van Hollen Introduces Legislation to Address the Homework Gap Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @TheBlackCaucus for working hard to ensure all communities respond to the #2020Census. If communities are undercounted, then federal resources -- like nutrition assistance, health care services, & education -- would be put at risk. We can't let that happen. #BlackCensus2020" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 The Orlando Sentinel - U.S. House Members Urge Senate: Help Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Senate Dems to Introduce Bill to Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department for His Border Wall Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House - Burchett to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer: Do not tie Coronavirus response to FISA re-authorization Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cardin, Colleagues Ask FDA about Potential Drug Shortages Related to Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Linda Puchala, Chairwoman of the National Mediation Board, Hon. Gerald Fauth and Hon. Kyle Fortson, Board Members of the National Mediation Board - Pocan Fights for Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants' Wages Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Sanders, Van Hollen Push to End CEO Tax Breaks to Protect 1.7 Million Workers' Pensions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "POTUS continues to downplay risks of the coronavirus & has no clear strategy to deal with it. His #TrumpBudget proposes to cut CDC funding & critical positions to deal with pandemics are vacant. This outbreak demands a robust response & the House is working to fully address it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The situation in #Syria is dire, and the catastrophe unfolding in #Idlib is horrific. Millions of women & children are on the run with nowhere left to go. The U.S. must work with Turkey to protect civilians. Swift action must be taken." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Warner, Collins Urge Administration to Protect Bargaining Rights of Department of Defense Employees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Raskin's Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing on Trump Administration's Assault on Lgbtq Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 1 year since the House passed #HR8. As I said then, we need more than a moment of silence following acts of gun violence. We need action. It's unacceptable that the Senate has refused to act for 1 year. They need to take up this bill & #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with @SingAbiodunKoya, a very talented singer who performed at the #BHM Breakfast in #MD05. Abby is a proud advocate for the Nigerian community in the U.S. & we discussed this Admin's efforts to target Nigerians in its extension of the travel ban." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly one year after passage in the House, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act continues to sit in the Senate unattended. As we pray for those killed in the Milwaukee shooting and their loved ones, we continue to call for Senate action to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin wants to roll back the NEPA process, an environmental safeguard that ensures the public has a say in projects affecting their communities. This could drown out local voices & ignore the effects of climate change in the decision-making process. We must #ProtectNEPA." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's decision to vote on 2 bills designed to limit reproductive health care is outrageous, particularly given the backlog of important House-passed bills awaiting Senate action. Shame on @senatemajldr for attacking women's health care choices." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Make Lynching a Federal Crime Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 26, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on the Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme is African Americans and the Vote. At the 39th Annual #BHM Breakfast in #MD05, we discussed the progress we have made thanks to the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, but much remains to be done to protect voting rights today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House is acting to correct a blot on this nation's history by passing the #EmmettTill Antilynching act. This bill is long overdue, but it is never too late to do the right thing and designate lynching as a federal hate crime." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to observe #BlackHistoryMonth throughout February, let us resolve to commemorate that history by doing our part to correct its injustices. Today, I urge all of my colleagues to vote for the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a federal hate crime." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' Attempt to Limit Women's Reproductive Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will send a strong message that lynching has no place in the United States. It is fitting that we are naming this bill in memory of Emmett Till, a 14 year old who was murdered in a brutal lynching that shocked the nation in 1955. https://bit.ly/3845eSe" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote today on legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime. This legislation is overdue, but it is never too late to do the right thing. It will pass today with strong bipartisan support." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock - Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Booker, Van Hollen Call On BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to Endorse the Climate Risk Disclosure Act in Light of His Public Climate Commitments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge DHS to Provide Immediate Relief for Maryland Seafood Industry Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of trailblazer & former Calvert County teacher Katherine Johnson. Her contributions to @NASA broke down racial & gender barriers, & led the way for generations of women to excel in STEM. I extend my condolences to her family & friends." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner Urge Administration Officials To Release Additional H-2B Visas Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Young Introduce Bill to Ensure Lifesaving Organs Reach Patients Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 26, the House will consider the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a hate crime under federal law. I thank @RepBobbyRush, @RepJerryNadler, & @RepKarenBass for their leadership on this bill, & I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 20, 2020 Raskin and Chu Launch Investigation into NIH and FBI Probes of Chinese Scientists Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Launches Investigation into Use of Eminent Domain by Energy Companies Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Sens. Menendez, Leahy, Murphy, Van Hollen, Wyden Urge Sec. Pompeo to Address Saudis' Detention of American Doctor while in Riyadh Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, we visited Agripina Seda, a middle school in Guanica, #PuertoRico, which collapsed due to recent earthquakes and aftershocks. Many parents are fearful of sending their children back to school." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference in Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
March 5, 2020 Tweet - "Was proud to stand with the Congressional Tri-Caucus to urge every single person who lives in our country to participate in the #Census2020. An undercount would be detrimental to communities of color. We'll be working hard to ensure every person is counted.https://bit.ly/32T3LgD" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone, Ruppersberger, and Raskin Meet with DOD and Army Civilian Leadership to Discuss USAMRIID, USAMRICD Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Emergency Supplemental Funding Bill to Address Coronavirus Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump - 60 House Dems Demand Improved Coronavirus Response From Trump Administration Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House is committed to a coordinated, fully-funded response to the coronavirus. I expect we'll have a supplemental bill on the Floor soon. This virus is not a partisan issue. We all want to protect the public." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental to respond to the coronavirus. I thank appropriators for working hard to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep Americans safe. I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I thank the @EdLaborCmte for holding a hearing on the National Apprenticeship Act, a proposal to create 1 million new apprenticeship opportunities. This is a key priority to help ensure that more of our people can #MakeItInAmerica." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with women across the country as #SCOTUS heard arguments in a case with profound implications for women's reproductive health today. Every woman deserves to make her own health care choices, & Dems will continue to oppose efforts to undermine #RoevWade. #MyRightMyDecision" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Cardin, Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Azar: Trump Administration's Health Care Sabotage Undermines Coronavirus Response Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental to respond to the coronavirus. I thank appropriators for working hard to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep Americans safe. I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Cardin, Barrasso Lead Senate Recognition of US-Australian Firefighting Cooperation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Senators Markey and Van Hollen Lead Legislation to Promote Affordable, Safe, and Healthy Transportation Options Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "#SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case yesterday, a GOP case to strike down the #ACA. If the GOP succeeds, here's a look at what would be at stake for hundreds of millions of Americans:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers about Trump Admin. Practice of Sharing Immigrant Children's Confidential Psychotherapy Notes with ICE Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Members of Parliament of the United Kingdom - Van Hollen, Colleagues Sign Bipartisan Letter Calling for UK to Reconsider Huawei Decision Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Schumer, Cotton, and Young Urge Secretary Pompeo and President Trump to Oppose China's Bid to Lead U.N. World Intellectual Property Organization Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Afghanistan Peace Agreement Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "The agreement w/the Taliban ought to be received with caution. While I support bringing our troops home, we must do everything possible to ensure that their sacrifices over the past 18 years haven't been in vain. I'll be monitoring this situation closely." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today, #SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case, a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the #ACA. Once again, Trump & Republicans are trying to use the courts to turn the clock back to a time when millions more were uninsured." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Hear Affordable Care Act Case Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "This #WomensHistoryMonth let us celebrate the contributions of women & continue to draw inspiration from those who carried the torch of progress forward. By their light, we must march onward as a nation committed to equality, opportunity, & inclusion." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Tweet - "I join in celebrating #WomensHistoryMonth and the centennial anniversary of the 19th amendment. As we celebrate the triumph of the movement for women's suffrage, let us recommit ourselves to advancing an agenda of equality, justice, and opportunity for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at AIPAC Annual Policy Conference Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Van Hollen, Colleagues Urge FDA to Provide Answers on Coronavirus Impact on Inspections, Employees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 House Democrats Pass Historic Antilynching Bill Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Hoyer Discusses the Emmett Till Antilynching Act with Joe Madison on SiriusXM Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 Van Hollen Introduces Legislation to Address the Homework Gap Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 28, 2020 Tweet - "I thank @TheBlackCaucus for working hard to ensure all communities respond to the #2020Census. If communities are undercounted, then federal resources -- like nutrition assistance, health care services, & education -- would be put at risk. We can't let that happen. #BlackCensus2020" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2020 The Orlando Sentinel - U.S. House Members Urge Senate: Help Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Senate Dems to Introduce Bill to Reverse & Restore Military Funding After President Trump Repeatedly Raids Defense Department for His Border Wall Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House - Burchett to Speaker Pelosi, Leader Hoyer: Do not tie Coronavirus response to FISA re-authorization Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Cardin, Colleagues Ask FDA about Potential Drug Shortages Related to Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to Hon. Linda Puchala, Chairwoman of the National Mediation Board, Hon. Gerald Fauth and Hon. Kyle Fortson, Board Members of the National Mediation Board - Pocan Fights for Air Wisconsin Flight Attendants' Wages Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Sanders, Van Hollen Push to End CEO Tax Breaks to Protect 1.7 Million Workers' Pensions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "POTUS continues to downplay risks of the coronavirus & has no clear strategy to deal with it. His #TrumpBudget proposes to cut CDC funding & critical positions to deal with pandemics are vacant. This outbreak demands a robust response & the House is working to fully address it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The situation in #Syria is dire, and the catastrophe unfolding in #Idlib is horrific. Millions of women & children are on the run with nowhere left to go. The U.S. must work with Turkey to protect civilians. Swift action must be taken." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senators Warner, Collins Urge Administration to Protect Bargaining Rights of Department of Defense Employees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2020 Raskin's Opening Statement at Oversight Hearing on Trump Administration's Assault on Lgbtq Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 1 year since the House passed #HR8. As I said then, we need more than a moment of silence following acts of gun violence. We need action. It's unacceptable that the Senate has refused to act for 1 year. They need to take up this bill & #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Great to meet with @SingAbiodunKoya, a very talented singer who performed at the #BHM Breakfast in #MD05. Abby is a proud advocate for the Nigerian community in the U.S. & we discussed this Admin's efforts to target Nigerians in its extension of the travel ban." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly one year after passage in the House, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act continues to sit in the Senate unattended. As we pray for those killed in the Milwaukee shooting and their loved ones, we continue to call for Senate action to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin wants to roll back the NEPA process, an environmental safeguard that ensures the public has a say in projects affecting their communities. This could drown out local voices & ignore the effects of climate change in the decision-making process. We must #ProtectNEPA." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The Senate GOP's decision to vote on 2 bills designed to limit reproductive health care is outrageous, particularly given the backlog of important House-passed bills awaiting Senate action. Shame on @senatemajldr for attacking women's health care choices." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 House Passes Legislation to Make Lynching a Federal Crime Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 26, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on the Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme is African Americans and the Vote. At the 39th Annual #BHM Breakfast in #MD05, we discussed the progress we have made thanks to the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, but much remains to be done to protect voting rights today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House is acting to correct a blot on this nation's history by passing the #EmmettTill Antilynching act. This bill is long overdue, but it is never too late to do the right thing and designate lynching as a federal hate crime." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "As we continue to observe #BlackHistoryMonth throughout February, let us resolve to commemorate that history by doing our part to correct its injustices. Today, I urge all of my colleagues to vote for the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a federal hate crime." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Emmett Till Antilynching Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' Attempt to Limit Women's Reproductive Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will send a strong message that lynching has no place in the United States. It is fitting that we are naming this bill in memory of Emmett Till, a 14 year old who was murdered in a brutal lynching that shocked the nation in 1955. https://bit.ly/3845eSe" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote today on legislation to make lynching a federal hate crime. This legislation is overdue, but it is never too late to do the right thing. It will pass today with strong bipartisan support." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to Larry Fink, Chairman and CEO of BlackRock - Senators Warren, Whitehouse, Booker, Van Hollen Call On BlackRock CEO Larry Fink to Endorse the Climate Risk Disclosure Act in Light of His Public Climate Commitments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting Chief of Staff for the White House - Deutch, Luria, 22 Representatives Demand White House Deny TruNews Press Credentials Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge DHS to Provide Immediate Relief for Maryland Seafood Industry Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of trailblazer & former Calvert County teacher Katherine Johnson. Her contributions to @NASA broke down racial & gender barriers, & led the way for generations of women to excel in STEM. I extend my condolences to her family & friends." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner Urge Administration Officials To Release Additional H-2B Visas Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Interior - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press Interior Secretary to Protect the Arctic from New Oil and Gas Drilling Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Young Introduce Bill to Ensure Lifesaving Organs Reach Patients Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 26, the House will consider the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a hate crime under federal law. I thank @RepBobbyRush, @RepJerryNadler, & @RepKarenBass for their leadership on this bill, & I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 20, 2020 Raskin and Chu Launch Investigation into NIH and FBI Probes of Chinese Scientists Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Oversight Subcommittee Launches Investigation into Use of Eminent Domain by Energy Companies Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Counteract Trump Exit from Iran Deal Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Sens. Menendez, Leahy, Murphy, Van Hollen, Wyden Urge Sec. Pompeo to Address Saudis' Detention of American Doctor while in Riyadh Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Tweet - "This morning, we visited Agripina Seda, a middle school in Guanica, #PuertoRico, which collapsed due to recent earthquakes and aftershocks. Many parents are fearful of sending their children back to school." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 16, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference in Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer
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