| Nov. 29, 2019
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USA Today - Our millionaires surtax is a simple way to help more people achieve the American dream
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Democrats Slam Trump Administration over Latest Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "The Don McGahn and Mazars cases concern the supremacy of our Constitution and the rule of law. No one is above the law, as our courts have affirmed, & no POTUS can ignore the will of Congress. Read my full statement:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Court Rulings in Congressional Oversight Cases
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Join Senate Democrats to Slam Trump Administration's Walk Back from Strong Tobacco Regulation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "A senior adviser to the VP, Jennifer Williams described the July 25 phone call Trump made to Ukraine as "unusual." That's because it is not normal for POTUS to bribe a foreign government to investigate a political rival."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Mark Sandy
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran who testified before @HouseIntel, is right: it is inappropriate and improper for a President and his associates to bribe a foreign government to investigate a political rival. #DefendOurDemocracy"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Lawmakers urge EPA to drop its plan to undo methane waste rule
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Raskin supports bill to prevent and respond to gender-based violence worldwide
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "House Democrats are committed to defending all those with pre-existing conditions, including those with epilepsy. During open enrollment season, I am encouraging all to #GetCovered at http://HealthCare.gov ."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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House Democrats Fund Government, Defend Our Democracy
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Tweet - "Non-partisan civil servants must be able to do their work for the American people w/o fear of political retribution. Political attacks on public servants are unacceptable & undermine the functioning of govt. Those who retaliate against civil servants should be held accountable."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Letter Opposing Potential Cuts to Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - BREAKING: 107 House Democrats Rebuke State Department Reversal on Israeli Settlements
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nita M. Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee - Palazzo Joins House Republican Appropriators in Expressing Concern Over Appropriations Stall Due to Impeachment Exercise in Congress
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Ambassador Sondland's testimony shed light on the truth of the President's actions: - He directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine. - There was a quid pro quo. - Everyone knew."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning, Fiona Hill, an expert on Russian & Eurasian affairs, will testify & dispel the GOP's false claims that Ukraine -- not Russia -- interfered in our election. The GOP must stop peddling conspiracy theories as a way to blindly defend POTUS & #DefendOurDemocray."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "I commend Dr. Fiona Hill for setting the record straight like many previous witnesses have done. Russia -- not Ukraine -- interfered in the 2016 election. To suggest otherwise, as Republicans have, plays right into the hands of Putin."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Holmes just testified to the direct role Giuliani and an entire network of White House officials had in compromising our national security priorities and support for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. This is damning."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "A domestic political errand. That's how Dr. Fiona Hill described Ambassador Sondland's work, who was a key player in the President's scheme to bribe a foreign government. That's exactly what it was."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank Dr. Fiona Hill and David Holmes for their important testimony today, which shed light on the alarming scheme directed by the President to bribe Ukraine to investigate a political rival. House Dems will #DefendOurDemocracy"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Cotton and Schumer Request Suspension of Licenses Allowing U.S. Exports to Huawei
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "David Holmes provided a clear picture for the American people of POTUS's pressure campaign on Ukraine, which was all about benefiting him politically and had nothing to do with addressing corruption."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 21, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Van Hollen, Sarbanes Lead Bicameral Letter Urging House and Senate Conference Negotiators to Include Increased Funds for Chesapeake Bay Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Cassidy, Warner, Van Hollen, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Health Care Costs, Improve Patient Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "The American people heard directly from Ambassador Sondland that POTUS directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine, there was a quid pro quo, and everyone knew. Then we learned Ukraine knew too -- as early as the 7/25 phone call."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "While the House has already passed legislation to condemn the Chinese government crackdown on protests in Hong Kong & authorize sanctions, we will take up the Senate-passed bill today under suspension of the rules. Following passage, I urge @POTUS to enact this bill w/o delay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Hoyer: The President Should Sign This Legislation and Send a Strong Message that Democracy in Hong Kong Must Be Preserved
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Election of Carolyn Maloney as Chairwoman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Pete Rahn, Secretary of the Maryland Dept. of Transportation and Chairman of the Maryland Transportation Authority - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge MDTA to Support Nice Bridge Protected Bike/Pedestrian Lane
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Wyden, Markey, Van Hollen, Coons, Peters Question Ring's Data Security Practices
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Van Hollen Introduces the Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman on the Financial Services Subcommittee, Hon. Christopher A. Coons, Ranking Member of Financial Services Subcommittee - Feinstein, Peters, Colleagues Request Fair Labor Protections for Federal Employees in FY 2020 Appropriations Bills
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Schatz Introduces New Legislation to Ensure U.S. Financial System is Prepared for Climate Change
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "This morning, the American people will hear directly from Amb. Sondland, who will speak directly to how POTUS withheld security assistance & a White House meeting to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival. No one, not even the President, is above the law."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told press that the American people are hearing from witnesses this week about how President Trump abused the power of his office and bribed a foreign government to investigate a political rival."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jerome Powell, Chairman of the Federal Reserve - Van Hollen, Brown, Warren Underscore Support of "FedNow" Real-Time Payments System in letter to Fed
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Republicans' continued attacks against the whistleblower and attempts to out him or her are shameful and ought to alarm every American. Every Member, regardless of party, ought to uphold whistleblower protections, which ensure honest government."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to Doug Parker, Chairman and CEO of American Airlines, Oscar Munoz, CEO of United Airlines, and Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines Inc. - Brown Presses Airlines to Require Catering Contracting Companies to Pay Workers Living Wages
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Van Hollen Legislation to Reauthorize ARPA-E, Increase Funding for Advanced Energy Research and Development Passes Key Senate Committee
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Cardin, Casey Call on USDA to Target Unspent Funds Toward Helping Farmers in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Reduce Runoff Pollution
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academy of Sciences and Chair of the National Research Council, and Dr. Victor Dzau, President of the National Academy of Medicine and Vice Chair of the National Research Council - Van Hollen, Scott Urge NASEM to Study Role of NIH in Drug Development and Patient Access
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "I stand with civil society organizations in condemning Republican attacks against the whistleblower. All Members -- regardless of party -- have a responsibility to protect the whistleblower and all whistleblowers who might come forward in the future."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act will help communities rebuild stronger and more resilient following natural disasters. It's the right thing to do for our communities and will save taxpayer dollars. I thank @RepAlGreen and @RepMaxineWaters for their leadership on the bill."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman will testify today about what he heard on Trump's call with Ukraine. He is a decorated war veteran and a patriot. I commend him for coming before @HouseIntel today to tell the American people the truth. #DefendOurDemocracy"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm disappointed that the House was forced to pass another continuing resolution to fund the govt because of the Senate's failure to complete their work. I hope we can use the days between now & 12/20 in a productive way so that we can fully fund govt before the end of the year."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "I agree with Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran, that it is inappropriate for the President of the United States demand a foreign government to investigate his political opponent."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of Legislation to Fund the Government Through December 20
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The testimony from Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams -- two firsthand witnesses -- today show the American people a clear effort by the President to press Ukraine to announce investigations to benefit the President's reelection campaign. #DefendOurDemocracy"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Witnesses continue to confirm this key point: it is not normal or acceptable for a President to ask a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. #DefendOurDemocracy"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The facts are uncontested, and President Trump and his allies can't defend his actions, so they are attempting to smear those who have the courage to come forward and tell the American people the truth about what they saw. #DefendOurDemocracy"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Ambassador Volker--who was appointed by POTUS--admit that he should have understood that POTUS & his allies were requesting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, something he considers "unacceptable.""
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Volker is a witness requested by the GOP & has corroborated key facts from multiple witnesses that POTUS & his allies were asking the Ukrainians to investigate a political rival, something he considers "unacceptable," & there was no basis for the debunked conspiracy theories."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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Calling for the Immediate Release of Austin Tice
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Reps. Green and Wagner Pass Critical Disaster Recovery Legislation
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. John Kennedy, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services, the Hon. Christopher Coons, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and the Hon. Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations' Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Udall, Heinrich Urge Increase in Funding for Election Security Grants to Protect New Mexico Elections
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Harris, Colleagues Announce GAO Report: Climate Change Poses Real Threat to Our Nation's Superfund Sites
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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