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Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We have heard Trump say that everything is under control, this pandemic will magically disappear, and that he is not accountable for his failures. Today, as we mourn the loss of 200,000 lives, the American people know that he has failed them." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive critical funding to provide reproductive health care and family planning services to families in Maryland. I'll continue to work with my colleagues to protect a woman's right to make her own health care choices." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4 Million for Reproductive Health Care and Family Planning Services in Underserved Communities Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Menendez Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Passes Senate Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It was Justice Ginsburg's fervent wish that a replacement justice not be appointed until after the winner of the 2020 election is sworn in, in order to ensure that the American people have a chance to have their voices heard. In 2016, Senator McConnell agreed with that position:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management - Menendez Leads Call to Prohibit NRA Foundation from Soliciting, Receiving Charitable Donations from Federal Employees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Menendez, Crapo Applaud Passage of Prostate Cancer Resolution Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Schatz, Senators Urge Trump To Work With Congress To Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous for William Barr to even suggest charging peaceful protesters for sedition. His politicizing of the Department of Justice is a stain on the integrity of the institution and the American people he swore to defend." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sen. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Hhs to Address Pharmaceutical Companies Undermining 340 B Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Senate Democrats Unveil The America LEADS Act To Make Comprehensive Investments In American Workers, Competitiveness, Alliances, And Diplomacy To Confront The Rise of China Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Menendez Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Bill to Ramp-Up Federal Efforts to Develop New Treatments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 200,000 Americans have died from this pandemic and millions more have suffered from the economic impacts. The President could have -- and should have -- done better. It is shameful that he refuses to take accountability for his own missteps." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "A new report shows that over 75% of all children who die from COVID-19 are children of color. That's unacceptable. We must address longstanding racial inequalities in our health care system & this info must be part of discussions on school operations." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's signing of peace agreements between Israel & the United Arab Emirates & Bahrain is a historic moment, which represents the culmination of decades of work by Democratics & Republicans and countless American diplomats working behind the scenes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The whistleblower allegations detailing severe abuses at an ICE detention center, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration. I join in calling for an immediate investigation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Signing Ceremony for Middle East Normalization Agreements Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's efforts to undercut the Census count would disadvantage every American and undermine our democracy. He must stop his interference with the Census and put the needs of the people first." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Israel-Bahrain Agreement Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Emergency Federal Funding to Support MedStar Health's COVID-19 Response Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $480,000 for Firefighter Training Across Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Letter to Attorney General Barr - Riot Funding Sources Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We have heard Trump say that everything is under control, this pandemic will magically disappear, and that he is not accountable for his failures. Today, as we mourn the loss of 200,000 lives, the American people know that he has failed them." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive critical funding to provide reproductive health care and family planning services to families in Maryland. I'll continue to work with my colleagues to protect a woman's right to make her own health care choices." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4 Million for Reproductive Health Care and Family Planning Services in Underserved Communities Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Menendez Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Passes Senate Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It was Justice Ginsburg's fervent wish that a replacement justice not be appointed until after the winner of the 2020 election is sworn in, in order to ensure that the American people have a chance to have their voices heard. In 2016, Senator McConnell agreed with that position:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management - Menendez Leads Call to Prohibit NRA Foundation from Soliciting, Receiving Charitable Donations from Federal Employees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Menendez, Crapo Applaud Passage of Prostate Cancer Resolution Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Schatz, Senators Urge Trump To Work With Congress To Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous for William Barr to even suggest charging peaceful protesters for sedition. His politicizing of the Department of Justice is a stain on the integrity of the institution and the American people he swore to defend." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sen. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Hhs to Address Pharmaceutical Companies Undermining 340 B Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Senate Democrats Unveil The America LEADS Act To Make Comprehensive Investments In American Workers, Competitiveness, Alliances, And Diplomacy To Confront The Rise of China Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Menendez Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Bill to Ramp-Up Federal Efforts to Develop New Treatments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 200,000 Americans have died from this pandemic and millions more have suffered from the economic impacts. The President could have -- and should have -- done better. It is shameful that he refuses to take accountability for his own missteps." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "A new report shows that over 75% of all children who die from COVID-19 are children of color. That's unacceptable. We must address longstanding racial inequalities in our health care system & this info must be part of discussions on school operations." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's signing of peace agreements between Israel & the United Arab Emirates & Bahrain is a historic moment, which represents the culmination of decades of work by Democratics & Republicans and countless American diplomats working behind the scenes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The whistleblower allegations detailing severe abuses at an ICE detention center, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration. I join in calling for an immediate investigation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Signing Ceremony for Middle East Normalization Agreements Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's efforts to undercut the Census count would disadvantage every American and undermine our democracy. He must stop his interference with the Census and put the needs of the people first." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Israel-Bahrain Agreement Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Emergency Federal Funding to Support MedStar Health's COVID-19 Response Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $480,000 for Firefighter Training Across Maryland Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Letter to Attorney General Barr - Riot Funding Sources Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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