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Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Klobuchar, Colleagues Press Treasury Department for Measures taken by Administration to Keep Jobs in the United States Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "News that our economy produced over 500,000 fewer jobs over the last 18 months than previously reported is evidence that the #GOPTaxScam that @POTUS & the GOP touted as an economic panacea is an abject failure, producing permanent trillion $ deficits." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding for Rural Opioid Response in Garrett County Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1964, the Economic Opportunity Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a centerpiece of the War on Poverty initiative. Anti-poverty programs are helping millions of Americans today, but more must be done to expand opportunity for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge Trump Administration to Reject $100 Billion Tax Cut for Wealthy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Van Hollen Secures Maryland Priorities in Infrastructure Package Passed by Key Senate Committee Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Van Hollen Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019 Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased that the House will pass a bipartisan budget agreement today, which will help prevent a harmful govt shutdown & ensure our nation pays its bills. This is an example of how we can restore the faith of Americans by demonstrating that government can work #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Rep. Harris Statement on the Budget Deal Rep. Andy Harris
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "The budget agreement announced last night is a direct result of a Dem-led House getting its work done. We will act to ensure that America pays its bills on time & to avoid another damaging shutdown. I congratulate @SpeakerPelosi on securing this agreement." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill Rep. Andy Harris
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2019 Rep. Harris Statement on the Cadillac Tax Rep. Andy Harris
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "I supported the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act on the Floor, though I still have strong reservations that this bill is not paid for. I hope we can work with the Senate to make this change in a way that is fiscally sustainable." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2019 Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around Gop Tax Law's Cap of Salt Deduction, Which Is Costing Homeowners Tens-Of-Thousands of Dollars Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around GOP Cap of SALT Deduction Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "More This week, House Democrats continued to work #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to strengthen national security and support our troops; Took action to #Renew911VCF; Remained committed to defend against the Admin's efforts to strike down the #ACA." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am pleased that the House today came together to #Renew911VCF and ensure that those who courageously worked to rescue victims and respond to the attacks on 9/11 receive the compensation that they and their families are due. https://bit.ly/2ScP3M4 " Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Outraged to learn officials in #PuertoRico fraudulently awarded federal funds to contractors. There must be an investigation. The island has suffered for two years following deadly storms, & these new developments should not jeopardize the recovery." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @RepDarrenSoto in sending a letter to the Admin requesting the disbursement of $2 billion in funds already allocated to help rebuild the electrical grid in #PuertoRico and #USVI. #OurFellowAmericas need these funds to rebuild stronger than before." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Harriet Tubman took great personal risk to ensure others could be free, & we ought to recognize her courage & character. I was proud to join in urging @stevenmnuchin1 to put Tubman on the #New20. It is the right thing to do for America. https://bit.ly/2XdVGDX " Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Urging the Treasury Department to Commit to Putting Harriet Tubman on the New $20 Bill Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Raskin Statement on Border Supplemental Vote Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019 Letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carson, Department of Energy Secretary Perry, Federal Emergrnency Management Agency Acting Administrator Gaynor, and Office of Management and Budget Director Mulvancey - Hoyer, Soto, Bipartisan Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 26, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "The funding package passed by the House today includes many #MD05 priorities: Preventing USDA from relocating workers from our region Improving the safety of WMATA, Supporting missions at @NASAGoddard ; Ensuring we can #SaveTheBay Learn more: https://bit.ly/2IK5wnU " Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Tweet - ".@USCBO's budget outlook report paints an alarming picture & details how a lack of fiscal sustainability risks subjecting our children and grandchildren to significant financial crises. Congress owes it to future generations to restore some fiscal sanity." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Second Set of Appropriations Bills Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Van Hollen Introduces the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Klobuchar, Colleagues Press Treasury Department for Measures taken by Administration to Keep Jobs in the United States Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2019 Tweet - "News that our economy produced over 500,000 fewer jobs over the last 18 months than previously reported is evidence that the #GOPTaxScam that @POTUS & the GOP touted as an economic panacea is an abject failure, producing permanent trillion $ deficits." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding for Rural Opioid Response in Garrett County Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On this day in 1964, the Economic Opportunity Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a centerpiece of the War on Poverty initiative. Anti-poverty programs are helping millions of Americans today, but more must be done to expand opportunity for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Urge Trump Administration to Reject $100 Billion Tax Cut for Wealthy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2019 Van Hollen Secures Maryland Priorities in Infrastructure Package Passed by Key Senate Committee Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Senators Jones and Collins Lead Colleagues in New Push to Repeal Military Widow's Tax Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Van Hollen Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019 Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased that the House will pass a bipartisan budget agreement today, which will help prevent a harmful govt shutdown & ensure our nation pays its bills. This is an example of how we can restore the faith of Americans by demonstrating that government can work #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019 Rep. Harris Statement on the Budget Deal Rep.Andy Harris
July 23, 2019 Tweet - "The budget agreement announced last night is a direct result of a Dem-led House getting its work done. We will act to ensure that America pays its bills on time & to avoid another damaging shutdown. I congratulate @SpeakerPelosi on securing this agreement." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019 Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill Rep.Andy Harris
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 22, 2019 Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 19, 2019 Rep. Harris Statement on the Cadillac Tax Rep.Andy Harris
July 17, 2019 Tweet - "I supported the Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act on the Floor, though I still have strong reservations that this bill is not paid for. I hope we can work with the Senate to make this change in a way that is fiscally sustainable." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019 Murphy, Blumenthal, senate democrats unveil new legislation to provide a homeowners' tax deduction for state, local taxes, enabling tens of thousands of dollars in tax savings through charitable deductions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2019 Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around Gop Tax Law's Cap of Salt Deduction, Which Is Costing Homeowners Tens-Of-Thousands of Dollars Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 16, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around GOP Cap of SALT Deduction Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "More This week, House Democrats continued to work #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to strengthen national security and support our troops; Took action to #Renew911VCF; Remained committed to defend against the Admin's efforts to strike down the #ACA." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Tweet - "I am pleased that the House today came together to #Renew911VCF and ensure that those who courageously worked to rescue victims and respond to the attacks on 9/11 receive the compensation that they and their families are due. https://bit.ly/2ScP3M4 " Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Tweet - "Outraged to learn officials in #PuertoRico fraudulently awarded federal funds to contractors. There must be an investigation. The island has suffered for two years following deadly storms, & these new developments should not jeopardize the recovery." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @RepDarrenSoto in sending a letter to the Admin requesting the disbursement of $2 billion in funds already allocated to help rebuild the electrical grid in #PuertoRico and #USVI. #OurFellowAmericas need these funds to rebuild stronger than before." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Tweet - "Harriet Tubman took great personal risk to ensure others could be free, & we ought to recognize her courage & character. I was proud to join in urging @stevenmnuchin1 to put Tubman on the #New20. It is the right thing to do for America. https://bit.ly/2XdVGDX " Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Urging the Treasury Department to Commit to Putting Harriet Tubman on the New $20 Bill Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Raskin Statement on Border Supplemental Vote Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019 Letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carson, Department of Energy Secretary Perry, Federal Emergrnency Management Agency Acting Administrator Gaynor, and Office of Management and Budget Director Mulvancey - Hoyer, Soto, Bipartisan Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 26, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Tweet - "The funding package passed by the House today includes many #MD05 priorities: Preventing USDA from relocating workers from our region Improving the safety of WMATA, Supporting missions at @NASAGoddard ; Ensuring we can #SaveTheBay Learn more: https://bit.ly/2IK5wnU " Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Tweet - ".@USCBO's budget outlook report paints an alarming picture & details how a lack of fiscal sustainability risks subjecting our children and grandchildren to significant financial crises. Congress owes it to future generations to restore some fiscal sanity." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Second Set of Appropriations Bills Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019 Van Hollen Introduces the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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