| March 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Urge Trump Admin to Protect, Guarantee Health Care Access for Americans with HIV, LGBTQ Community amidst COVID-19 Outbreak
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, and Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Spanberger Urges Pentagon to Protect U.S. Servicemembers Stationed Abroad Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Unemployment insurance claims have increased by one-third. Ensuring that those who are losing paychecks due to our national commitment to limiting the spread of the #coronavirus can get the assistance they need will be critical to meeting this challenge."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 19, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Bennet, Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration on Approval of Texas Medicaid Waiver that Limits Women's Choice of Health Care Provider
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to Charles Scharf, CEO and President of Wells Fargo, Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, Mat Ishbia, President and CEO of United Wholesale Mortgage, Steve Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Fairway Independent Mortgage, Jay Farmer, CEO of Quicken Loans, Anthony Hsieh, Chairman and CEO of loanDepot, Alessandro DiNello, President and CEO of Flagstar Bank, Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JP Morgan Chase & Co., Sanjiv Das, CEO of Caliber Home Loans, and Andy Cecere, President and CEO of US Bank - García, Pocan, Jayapal and 74 Members of Congress Tell the Banks: No Foreclosures During the COVID-19 Emergency
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "I signed the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act & it now goes to POTUS to be signed into law. This bill will: Ensure free coronavirus testing Strengthen nutrition assistance Provide paid sick leave & paid family & medical leave Enhance unemployment insurance."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2020
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Hoyer Signs Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The House took swift action to pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. Now that the Senate has acted, I was honored to sign the bill so that it can be sent to @POTUS and signed without delay so that assistance can reach the American people. https://bit.ly/33r3d22"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2020
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Tweet - "Joined Members from the Capital Region in urging @POTUS to prioritize our region for early locations of federally-supported #coronavirus testing sites. Our region is home to thousands of military and civilian employees in mission critical agencies. https://bit.ly/3b7Lm2A"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2020
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Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Wyden Introduce Bill to Ensure Americans Can Still Vote Amidst Coronavirus
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Trump Administration To Expand Access To Telehealth Services To Rural Communities During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 18, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Hoyer, National Capital Region Members of Congress Call on President Trump to Prioritize Testing Locations Locally
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Carper, Brown, Democratic Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing DPA Authority to Address Shortages of Medical Equipment Needed to Treat and Prevent Spread of COVID-19
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Fox News - 10 GOP Doctors Caucus members: Coronavirus will be defeated -- here's how Americans, together, will do it
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Raskin, 65 colleagues push president to mobilize DOD resources against COVID-19
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Tells Federal Housing Leaders to Halt Foreclosures on Federally Backed Properties
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Senators Urge President To Use Existing DPA Authority To Address Shortages Of Medical Equipment Needed To Treat And Prevent Spread Of COVID-19
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $10.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture, the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Interior - Tester Calls On Forest Service, Bureau Of Land Management To Help Rural Areas With COVID-19 Response
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Van Hollen, Casey, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Needs of Children and Early Care Providers During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in announcing @CDCgov has awarded $10.2 million in federal funding to Maryland to fight #coronavirus. This funding represents our collective commitment to responding with strength and unity to this public health emergency."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Commissioner of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission - Durbin, Colleagues Push To Ensure All Students Can Remotely Continue Education During Coronavirus Emergency
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Release: Khanna, Cohen, Eshoo Lead Letter Urging Administration to Oppose the Displacement of Palestinian Families and Ensure U.S. Equipment Is Not Used in West Bank Home Demolitions
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Urge President Trump To Immediately Maximize Telework For Federal Employees
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 16, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $10.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Coronavirus Response
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 14, 2020
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Tweet - "The POTUS's emergency declaration on #coronavirus is long overdue. This funding is essential to combat this public health challenge. I also support the suspension of student loan interest payments and steps to top up our strategic oil reserve."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 14, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 14, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the President's National Emergency Declaration
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 14, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 13, 2020
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Maloney, Lynch, Connolly, Krishnamoorthi, Raskin, and Rouda issue joint statement on President Trump declaring national emergency
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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RNC agrees to halt deceptive census mailers after pressure from the Oversight Committee
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Brown Press Social Security Administration on Telework Policies
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner, Kaine Urge Financial Regulators to Take Measures to Protect Hospitality and Tourism Industry Workers During Coronavirus Outbreak
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Van Hollen, Smith Introduce Bill to Ensure Free Coronavirus Testing for All Americans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Sherrill Joins Colleagues in Urgent Letter to the President to Invoke Defense Production Act Authority and Increase Availability of Vital Medical Supplies
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Spanberger Calls on Administration to Open ACA Special Enrollment Period to Combat Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education - Wexton Leads Call for Increased Funding to Address Shortage of School-Based Mental Health Professionals
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "I thank Members on both sides of the aisle for joining together and voting for the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to reassure the American people that we are focused on doing everything we can to respond to this pandemic. https://bit.ly/3d0ihb2"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "The House will reconvene shortly to consider the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. I'm pleased a bipartisan agreement was reached & we will pass this bill soon. I am urging Members on both sides of the aisle to vote yes. https://bit.ly/2U2gvOd"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 13, 2020
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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "We will get through the #coronavirus pandemic, but it will require all of us doing our part to slow the spread of the disease and taking care to only share good, accurate information from trusted sources. For regularly updated information visit http://coronavirus.gov."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 13, 2020
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Tweet - "Tonight, the House will pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to help working families & ensure they can support themselves, pay their bills, and care for their children. I thank our new Members for focusing on this legislation #ForThePeople."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Van Hollen, Murray, DeLauro Introduce New Emergency Paid Sick Days Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Jr, Secretary of the U.S Department of Commerce, the Hon. Robert Aderholt, the Hon. Jim Jordan, and the Hon. Chip Roy - Price, Serrano, Maloney, Raskin Press for Answers on Impact of COVID-19 on 2020 Census
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Van Hollen Joins Peters, Colleagues in Introducing Bill with Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Van Hollen, Gallagher, Cotton, and Colleagues Introduce Bill to Freeze Huawei from U.S. Financial System
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Van Hollen Joins Peters, Colleagues in Introducing Bill with Colleagues to Provide Unemployment Assistance to Those Affected by Coronavirus
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Van Hollen, Rubio, McGovern, Colleagues Introduce Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2020
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Tweet - "In his address, POTUS did what he should have done weeks ago: take the #coronavirus crisis seriously. It is clear, however, that more will need to be done to stop the spread of the virus & mitigate its effects on public health and our economy."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Raskin urges CDC to update daily U.S. cases of COVID-19 on CDC website
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Maloney and Raskin seek docs from ICE and CBP on coronavirus procedures for detainees
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Colleagues Request the IRS Extend Tax-Filing Deadline for Individual Taxpayers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Hirono, Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Expand Telework Opportunities for Federal Employees
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "House Dems are committed to assisting small businesses that are impacted by #coronavirus. The legislation we passed last week provided SBA loan assistance for small businesses, & I thank @HouseSmallBiz for holding a hearing yesterday to discuss next steps."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senate Democrats Call for Coronavirus Economic Response Focused on Helping Workers and Families Most Harmed
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absenteeism, & I'm pleased @EnergyCommerce Health Subcommittee has marked up the bill I introduced w @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to create asthma management plans so that teachers, administrators, & families can assist students."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the President's Address to the Nation on the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 10, 2020
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Senators Introduce Resolution to Celebrate 30 Years of Baltic Independence
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - CORONAVIRUS: Murray, Democrats Push Scalia to Advocate for Workers, Question DOL's Absence from Task Force
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Durbin, Colleagues Push DeVos To Issue Clear Guidance On Coronavirus For Schools And Families Following Widespread School Closures
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| March 10, 2020
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Tweet - "I am closely monitoring developments of #coronavirus cases in Prince George's County and continue to urge all Marylanders to follow @CDCgov guidance: http://coronavirus.gov"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 10, 2020
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Letter to Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the Department of Justice - U.S. Representatives ask Justice Department to Review Trial Penalties in Clemency Considerations
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rosalind Sargent-Burns, Acting Pardon Attorney for the U.S. Dept. of Justice - U.S. Reps. ask Justice Dept. to review trial penalties in clemency considerations
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Letter to Robert Marquardt, CEO and President of Management and Training Corporation - Warner, Colleagues Question Bureau of Prisons and Private Prison Contractors on Plans to Mitigate Coronavirus at Federal Prisons
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Larry Hogan, Governor of the State of Marryland - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge Hogan to Enlist Federal Resources to Help Maryland Small Businesses with Coronavirus Preparedness & Response
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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