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Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Asthma and allergies are major factors in school absenteeism, which is why I introduced a bipartisan bill with @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to help students manage these conditions. I am pleased @EnergyCommerce is holding a hearing on it & 6 bills to improve health outcomes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Two years after the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria, most of the disaster aid for #PuertoRico has yet to be released by the Admin. As we respond to the new damage wrought by earthquakes, I urge the release of funding to help Puerto Rico rebuild." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Iran's Attacks Against Iraq and U.S. Troops Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2020 Trone, Cardin, Introduce Bicameral "TRUE EQUITY Act" to Strengthen Federal-State-Local Educational Partnerships Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Discusses About Pentagon Defending The Killing Of Soleimani Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 2, 2020 Capito, Markey, Collins, Van Hollen applaud continued sales of Alzheimer's stamp Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 30, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 30, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 29, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Congressman John Lewis' Cancer Diagnosis Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - ".@RepJohnLewis is an American hero and beloved by this nation. Just as he has fought injustice, I know he will battle this illness with courage, strength, and determination. I pray for his swift recovery & that he will soon be back to #goodtrouble." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Officer for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend, @RepZoeLofgren. I am grateful for your tireless leadership to protect #Dreamers and reform our broken immigration system as Chair of @HouseJudiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mark Green, Administrator for the USAID - Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter Demanding More Information on U.S. Nicaragua Policy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Swearingen, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, House Democrats passed #HR3 the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act. Across the country, Members are discussing passage of the bill and how it will bring down the price of prescription drugs #ForThePeople. See what they are saying:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA is a vast improvement over the President's draft. Dems secured changes to ensure that its enforcement mechanisms are stronger, it protects American workers, & it will help lower Rx drug costs. This is truly the product of bipartisanship, with many victories #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's 5th Circuit court ruling on the #ACA. House Dems will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that the law can keep providing Americans with access to quality, affordable health coverage." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Circuit Ruling in the Texas V. U.S. Case on the Affordable Care Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury - Banking Committee Democrats Press Trump Administration on Future of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Maguire, Acting Dir. of National Intelligence - Senators Menendez, Young, Van Hollen Request Intelligence Review on Not Extending Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "This week, House Democrats: Delivered on our promise to make health care costs more affordable by passing #HR3 to #LowerDrugCosts for Americans, Passed the #NDAA, to strengthen national security and provide paid parental leave for federal employees." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle with the cost of prescription drugs, and they need relief now. I am so proud that the House passed #HR3 this week to #LowerDrugCosts, and I urge the Senate to take it up and the President to sign it into law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 HELP Committee Unanimously Passes Van Hollen and Burr's Bill to Improve Safety in Child Care Facilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 House Democrats Pass Transformative Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices, Expand Medicare Benefits Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to Andrei Iancu, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Lawmakers Call for a Review of Allegations Against Gilead during Patent Process Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "POTUS said he wants to negotiate the cost of Rx drugs, and that is what #HR3 will do -- allow Medicare to negotiate & #LowerDrugCosts for those on Medicare & with private insurance. I urge the Senate to take up this bill and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The President has stated many times that it is unacceptable for Americans to pay far more than patients abroad pay for the same drug. The #LowerDrugCosts Now Act will address this issue and help level the playing field for Americans. I urge him to support it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Americans should not have to make a choice between paying their rent or putting food on the table and affording life-saving medication. That is why the House will pass #HR3, to #LowerDrugCosts #ForThePeople. Once it passes the House, I urge the GOP Senate to take it up & pass it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act. Too many Americans are struggling to pay for their prescription drugs & many are forced to ration or go without them. With this bill, we will bring relief to them. I urge my colleagues to support it #ForthePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, House Democrats passed important legislation to secure 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, an important step toward providing full paid family and medical leave for all workers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Raskin urges humanitarian relief on Iranian sanctions Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The #LowerDrugCosts Now Act will expand Medicare benefits to provide vision, dental, and hearing coverage to seniors. I was proud to bring this bill to the Floor, where it passed, and I urge the Senate GOP to take it up and increase access to care for our nation's seniors." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Not only will #HR3 #LowerDrugCosts #ForThePeople, but it will also strengthen innovation and our search for cures. I'm pleased the House passed this critical legislation today, and I urge the Senate to take it up swiftly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Almost 30 million Americans benefit from Community Health Centers, and the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act will help ensure more vets, patients with substance disorders, & Americans living in rural areas will have greater access to care. RT if you agree the Senate should take up #HR3." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Almost 30% of Americans do not take their medication as prescribed because they cannot afford it. That is unacceptable, and House Dems are taking action today to #LowerDrugCosts #ForThePeople with passage of #HR3 today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on the Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the NDAA with Paid Parental Leave Provision Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Van Hollen Applauds SFRC Vote on Sanctions on Turkey Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #HumanRightsDay, I join my colleagues in condemning the Trump Admin's cruel #FamilySeparation policy, which has torn migrant families apart. House Dems will continue to fight for the reunification of these families and oppose the Admin's inhumane anti-immigrant policies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are burdened with skyrocketing drug prices & paying more than patients in other countries. That's unacceptable, and with the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act, Dems are delivering on our promise to lower health care costs by addressing Rx drug prices. https://bit.ly/358WUQN " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems will not rest until paid family & medical leave has been made accessible to all American workers. I submitted my testimony in support of paid family & medical leave to @OversightDems & thank @CarolynBMaloney for leading a hearing on this issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Morelle urges action to end practice of surprise medical billing Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Asthma and allergies are major factors in school absenteeism, which is why I introduced a bipartisan bill with @DrPhilRoe to encourage schools to help students manage these conditions. I am pleased @EnergyCommerce is holding a hearing on it & 6 bills to improve health outcomes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Two years after the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria, most of the disaster aid for #PuertoRico has yet to be released by the Admin. As we respond to the new damage wrought by earthquakes, I urge the release of funding to help Puerto Rico rebuild." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Iran's Attacks Against Iraq and U.S. Troops Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2020 Trone, Cardin, Introduce Bicameral "TRUE EQUITY Act" to Strengthen Federal-State-Local Educational Partnerships Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Discusses About Pentagon Defending The Killing Of Soleimani Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 3, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 2, 2020 Capito, Markey, Collins, Van Hollen applaud continued sales of Alzheimer's stamp Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 30, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 30, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 29, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Congressman John Lewis' Cancer Diagnosis Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - ".@RepJohnLewis is an American hero and beloved by this nation. Just as he has fought injustice, I know he will battle this illness with courage, strength, and determination. I pray for his swift recovery & that he will soon be back to #goodtrouble." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Officer for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend, @RepZoeLofgren. I am grateful for your tireless leadership to protect #Dreamers and reform our broken immigration system as Chair of @HouseJudiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and Mark Green, Administrator for the USAID - Murphy Leads Bipartisan Letter Demanding More Information on U.S. Nicaragua Policy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Swearingen, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Last week, House Democrats passed #HR3 the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act. Across the country, Members are discussing passage of the bill and how it will bring down the price of prescription drugs #ForThePeople. See what they are saying:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2019 Tweet - "#USMCA is a vast improvement over the President's draft. Dems secured changes to ensure that its enforcement mechanisms are stronger, it protects American workers, & it will help lower Rx drug costs. This is truly the product of bipartisanship, with many victories #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "Disappointed by today's 5th Circuit court ruling on the #ACA. House Dems will continue to do everything in our power to ensure that the law can keep providing Americans with access to quality, affordable health coverage." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 18, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Circuit Ruling in the Texas V. U.S. Case on the Affordable Care Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Dir. of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of the Treasury - Banking Committee Democrats Press Trump Administration on Future of Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Maguire, Acting Dir. of National Intelligence - Senators Menendez, Young, Van Hollen Request Intelligence Review on Not Extending Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "This week, House Democrats: Delivered on our promise to make health care costs more affordable by passing #HR3 to #LowerDrugCosts for Americans, Passed the #NDAA, to strengthen national security and provide paid parental leave for federal employees." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Too many Americans struggle with the cost of prescription drugs, and they need relief now. I am so proud that the House passed #HR3 this week to #LowerDrugCosts, and I urge the Senate to take it up and the President to sign it into law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 HELP Committee Unanimously Passes Van Hollen and Burr's Bill to Improve Safety in Child Care Facilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 House Democrats Pass Transformative Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices, Expand Medicare Benefits Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to Andrei Iancu, Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office - Lawmakers Call for a Review of Allegations Against Gilead during Patent Process Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "POTUS said he wants to negotiate the cost of Rx drugs, and that is what #HR3 will do -- allow Medicare to negotiate & #LowerDrugCosts for those on Medicare & with private insurance. I urge the Senate to take up this bill and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The President has stated many times that it is unacceptable for Americans to pay far more than patients abroad pay for the same drug. The #LowerDrugCosts Now Act will address this issue and help level the playing field for Americans. I urge him to support it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Americans should not have to make a choice between paying their rent or putting food on the table and affording life-saving medication. That is why the House will pass #HR3, to #LowerDrugCosts #ForThePeople. Once it passes the House, I urge the GOP Senate to take it up & pass it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act. Too many Americans are struggling to pay for their prescription drugs & many are forced to ration or go without them. With this bill, we will bring relief to them. I urge my colleagues to support it #ForthePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Yesterday, House Democrats passed important legislation to secure 12 weeks of paid parental leave for federal employees, an important step toward providing full paid family and medical leave for all workers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Treasury - Raskin urges humanitarian relief on Iranian sanctions Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The #LowerDrugCosts Now Act will expand Medicare benefits to provide vision, dental, and hearing coverage to seniors. I was proud to bring this bill to the Floor, where it passed, and I urge the Senate GOP to take it up and increase access to care for our nation's seniors." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Not only will #HR3 #LowerDrugCosts #ForThePeople, but it will also strengthen innovation and our search for cures. I'm pleased the House passed this critical legislation today, and I urge the Senate to take it up swiftly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Almost 30 million Americans benefit from Community Health Centers, and the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act will help ensure more vets, patients with substance disorders, & Americans living in rural areas will have greater access to care. RT if you agree the Senate should take up #HR3." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon.Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, and the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Gardner, Rubio, McGovern, and 45 Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Expand Sanctions in Response to China's Mass Internment of Uighurs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Almost 30% of Americans do not take their medication as prescribed because they cannot afford it. That is unacceptable, and House Dems are taking action today to #LowerDrugCosts #ForThePeople with passage of #HR3 today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on the Lower Drug Costs Now Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the NDAA with Paid Parental Leave Provision Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Van Hollen Applauds SFRC Vote on Sanctions on Turkey Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #HumanRightsDay, I join my colleagues in condemning the Trump Admin's cruel #FamilySeparation policy, which has torn migrant families apart. House Dems will continue to fight for the reunification of these families and oppose the Admin's inhumane anti-immigrant policies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Americans are burdened with skyrocketing drug prices & paying more than patients in other countries. That's unacceptable, and with the #LowerDrugCosts Now Act, Dems are delivering on our promise to lower health care costs by addressing Rx drug prices. https://bit.ly/358WUQN " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems will not rest until paid family & medical leave has been made accessible to all American workers. I submitted my testimony in support of paid family & medical leave to @OversightDems & thank @CarolynBMaloney for leading a hearing on this issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Joe Morelle urges action to end practice of surprise medical billing Rep.Andy Harris, ...
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