| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand "Emergency Investigation" into Alleged "Medical Atrocities" in ICE Detention
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased to help secure funding for the MD Sea Grant program, which plays a critical role in preserving our local ecosystems. This funding will provide MDSG with further resources to help aquaculture communities hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Today during my weekly press conference I told press that the House is in session this week after an extremely successful summer work period. This week we will be taking up a number of bills to combat discrimination in the workplace and take a stand against anti-Asian bias."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James Macrae, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the Hon. Thomas Engels, Admin. of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Fight Against Increasing Costs on Insulin and Epinephrine
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Postmaster General to reverse harmful operational changes to U.S. Postal Service that have resulted in delays of medications to New Yorkers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva Leads 61 House Democrats Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks That Threaten Health and Environmental Safety
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Millions of American families went over a financial cliff after the GOP Senate allowed $600 emergency unemployment to expire. Now the President's insufficient executive order is over before it began."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 14, 2020
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Tweet - "Cities and states are being shortchanged as they make severe budget cuts to weather this pandemic. This crisis is no time for partisan games. We need the #HeroesAct to ensure state & local governments have needed resources during this challenging time."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2020
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Tweet - "26 years ago #VAWA was signed into law to take a stand against domestic violence toward women. This legislation is just as important today as it was years ago, which is why the House acted early last year reauthorize it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropirations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and the Hon. Tom Udall, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - Peters Presses for PFAS Federal Funding & Support in Upcoming Government Funding Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $480,000 for Firefighter Training Across Maryland
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Israel-Bahrain Agreement
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Emergency Federal Funding to Support MedStar Health's COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased MD Fire & Rescue Institute will receive critical funding to train thousands of firefighters in our state. The funding our Delegation secured will also go to new equipment to ensure first responders have the tools they need to keep #MD05 safe."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "As this editorial points out, American lives would have been saved had Trump shown leadership & acted with conviction. Now nearly 200,000 Americans are dead, millions are infected, and our economy is devastated. He ought to be ashamed."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - To Help Maine's Rural Veterans, Senator King and Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for VA Voice Telehealth Services
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Letter to Attorney General Barr - Riot Funding Sources
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Horrified but not surprised to hear Trump admit he downplayed the severity of COVID-19 while knowing just how dangerous it was. Millions of Americans have been sickened and nearly 190,000 lives have been lost because of his irresponsible actions."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Lankford, Colleagues Pen Letter to Secretary Pompeo on USCIRF Recommendations
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on DHS Whistleblower Allegations
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Push for START Agreement Extension
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "For months Senate GOP refused to help state & local governments replace lost revenue as we confront this pandemic. Now we see the result: funding for important programs is being cut & the economic crisis grows. It's past time they pass the #HeroesAct."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. James Murray, Dir. of the United States Secret Service - Oversight Committee Seeks Answers Regarding Detention of Two Black Mothers on National Mall
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is an environmental treasure & the driving force behind MD's economy. I'm glad projects throughout MD will receive funding to support restoration efforts & strengthen our environmental infrastructure."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Pleased that additional funding will be provided for housing assistance programs in MD. Every family deserves a roof over their head and a safe space to live. I"ll continue working to help expand the availability of affordable housing for #MD05 families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $250,000 in Federal Funding for Housing Assistance Programs
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2020
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Tweet - "The jobs report for August makes it clear that millions of Americans are still struggling without work, and we have a long way to go before we recover from this crisis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm pleased that St. Mary's County Regional Airport will receive more than $5.5 million in federal funding to extend and reconstruct the airport runway. I'll keep fighting for critical funding to improve our infrastructure systems."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - Oversight Subcommittee Requests DOJ Probe into Violent Gangs Operating Within Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 3, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Defending Maine's Small Businesses, King Presses Postmaster General on Harmful Changes to Delivery Policy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Tweet - ".@DeptofDefense's proposed changes to military medical facilities could have serious, negative consequences for thousands of Marylanders. Today I joined my colleagues in urging DoD leaders to closely examine this."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Henry Kerner, Special Counsel - Brown, Colleagues Demand the Office of Special Counsel Investigate Hud Secretary Ben Carson for Possible Hatch Act Violation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Applaud $4.5 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "There's only one month left to fill out your #2020Census form and ensure your community receives the federal funding it needs for health care, infrastructure, education, and more. Every person counts for the Census, so be sure to fill yours out today: https://my2020census.gov"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "Over the past 5 weeks, the names of nearly 7,000 citizen cosponsors of the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act have been entered into the Congressional Record. I continue to call on the Senate to pass this bill. Learn more about this legislation here:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 1, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's decision to force states to fend for themselves to acquire the critical medical equipment needed to combat this pandemic demonstrates his lack of leadership. The consequences of that decision are still felt today."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 31, 2020
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Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - The Congressional Black Caucus Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Hold an Immediate Vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Due to Trump's failure to lead, nearly 180,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Pence's revisionist history ignores this Administration's failure to take this pandemic seriously from the start, which could have saved countless lives."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Reports that the decision to change COVID-testing guidelines was the result of pressure by the Trump Administration is disturbing and dangerous. We need more testing, not less, in order to defeat this virus. Decisions like this will cost lives."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Reps. Smith, Deutch Lead Members in Push to Advance Human Rights in Egypt
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 26, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Balderson Applauds Proposed Telehealth Expansion
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Tweet - "It"s been 2 months since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality and racial profiling in our country and @senatemajldr has refused to consider it. We need action now. To learn more, visit:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over One Million Dollars in Federal Funding for Firefighters in Southern Maryland
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "The #CARESAct ensured millions of Americans could pay their rent, buy groceries, and stay afloat during this crisis. The #HeroesAct would extend the assistance Americans need urgently. The Senate and the White House must act now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "A fair & accurate Census is critical for all Americans; having a flawed Census count would be especially disastrous for historically undercounted communities that need federal funding. Fill out your #2020Census form today at https://my2020census.gov."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - ".@GOPLeader, under Trump we have: - a crisis that's claimed 170,000 lives, - millions of Americans waiting to get back to work, - renters bracing for an eviction crisis, - democracy under attack. Trump hasn't renewed, restored, or rebuilt anything."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Congress must take action now to ensure the @USPS can continue to deliver for America through this pandemic. That's why the Delivering for America Act is necessary. This is a bill for America's democracy."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 22, 2020
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Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans rely on the @USPS for prescription medication, Social Security benefits, mail-in ballots, and to keep our country connected during this pandemic. That is why House Dems will vote today to save and protect this essential service #ForThePeople. #DontMessWithUSPS."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Tammy Whitcomb, Inspector General of the USPS - Tlaib, Blunt Rochester and Boyle Lead Over 70 Members of the House in Demanding an Investigation into Postmaster DeJoy's Policies
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 21, 2020
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Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt - Secretary of the Department of the Interior - Bennet, Entire Democratic Caucus Urge Interior Secretary Bernhardt to Remove Pendley as Leader of Bureau of Land Management
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to Mr. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Tester, Colleagues to Dejoy: Usps Operational Changes Disproportionately Harm Deployed Servicemembers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Alexey Navalny has been jailed, harassed, poisoned, and dyed green - all in an effort to silence him and those who yearn for freedom and democracy. If it turns out he was poisoned again today, the Russian people will know exactly who is responsible."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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