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Oct. 30, 2020 Van Hollen, Capito Chesapeake Wild Act Signed Into Law Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 30, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $140,000 to Protect Maryland's Shorelines and Invest in Green Infrastructure Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Members Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Devastating Cuts to Food Aid for Thousands of Maryland Families Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt - Feinstein, Van Hollen, Carper, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stop Rollback of Protections for Migratory Birds Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud Usda Decision to Continue School Nutrition Program Through End of 2020-2021 School Year Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Gallego, Chair Grijalva, Sen. Cantwell Lead Letter to Sec. Perdue Urging Pause or Reversal of Roadless Rule Exemption in Tongass Natl. Forest Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin Announce Legislation to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Bay Senators Applaud USDA Decision to Support Local Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From removing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement to rolling back clean air & water protections, Trump's policies on the environment #FailThePeople. We need action on climate change now, but he rejects science and blocks efforts to address this threat." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Planning Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Raskin Joins Grijalva, 60 House Dems in Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks that Threaten Health and Environmental Safety Rep. Jamie Raskin
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. 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. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is an environmental treasure & the driving force behind MD's economy. I'm glad projects throughout MD will receive funding to support restoration efforts & strengthen our environmental infrastructure." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $3.9 Million to Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts and Strengthen State Environmental Infrastructure Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the United States Department of energy - Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues Call for Updated Energy Efficiency Standards Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Press USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Presses USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of focusing on containing this pandemic, providing adequate assistance to the millions of Americans waiting to get back to work, or securing our elections, the President is focused on auctioning off the #ArcticRefuge." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Administration finalized a rule to roll back regulations on methane emissions, a harmful pollutant that has been linked to adverse health outcomes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Hails Legal Decision Upending Trump Administration's Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Bennet, Group of Senate Democrats Request that FERC Provide Smart-Grid Incentives to Reduce Consumer Costs, Improve Transmission Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and The District of Columbia Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Hoyer, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and the District of Columbia Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 30, 2020 Kuster, Neal, Malinowski, Raskin, McGovern Introduce Legislation to Protect National Scenic Trails from Pipeline Development Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Feinstein, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 27, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce Nearly $300,000 for Blue Crab Research at The University of Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Oct. 30, 2020 Van Hollen, Capito Chesapeake Wild Act Signed Into Law Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 30, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $140,000 to Protect Maryland's Shorelines and Invest in Green Infrastructure Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Sarbanes, Maryland Delegation Members Call on Trump Administration to Reverse Devastating Cuts to Food Aid for Thousands of Maryland Families Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 15, 2020 Letter to Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary David Bernhardt - Feinstein, Van Hollen, Carper, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Stop Rollback of Protections for Migratory Birds Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud Usda Decision to Continue School Nutrition Program Through End of 2020-2021 School Year Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Gallego, Chair Grijalva, Sen. Cantwell Lead Letter to Sec. Perdue Urging Pause or Reversal of Roadless Rule Exemption in Tongass Natl. Forest Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin Announce Legislation to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Bay Senators Applaud USDA Decision to Support Local Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "From removing the U.S. from the Paris Agreement to rolling back clean air & water protections, Trump's policies on the environment #FailThePeople. We need action on climate change now, but he rejects science and blocks efforts to address this threat." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights and Climate Recovery Planning Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $100,000 for Maryland Sea Grant Program Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Raskin Joins Grijalva, 60 House Dems in Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks that Threaten Health and Environmental Safety Rep.Jamie Raskin
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. 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. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The Chesapeake Bay Watershed is an environmental treasure & the driving force behind MD's economy. I'm glad projects throughout MD will receive funding to support restoration efforts & strengthen our environmental infrastructure." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $3.9 Million to Support Chesapeake Bay Restoration Efforts and Strengthen State Environmental Infrastructure Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the United States Department of energy - Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues Call for Updated Energy Efficiency Standards Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Huffman, DeFazio Urge EPA Administrator to Protect Bristol Bay from Pebble Mine Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Press USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Presses USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Instead of focusing on containing this pandemic, providing adequate assistance to the millions of Americans waiting to get back to work, or securing our elections, the President is focused on auctioning off the #ArcticRefuge." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Administration finalized a rule to roll back regulations on methane emissions, a harmful pollutant that has been linked to adverse health outcomes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Hails Legal Decision Upending Trump Administration's Rollback of Migratory Bird Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Neil Chatterjee, Chairman of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission - Bennet, Group of Senate Democrats Request that FERC Provide Smart-Grid Incentives to Reduce Consumer Costs, Improve Transmission Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman on the Council of Environmental Quality - Bennet Joins Carper, 55 Colleagues in Bicameral Letter to White House Demanding Release of Public Records about Fast-Tracked Projects Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and The District of Columbia Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Hoyer, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and the District of Columbia Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 30, 2020 Kuster, Neal, Malinowski, Raskin, McGovern Introduce Legislation to Protect National Scenic Trails from Pipeline Development Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook CEO - Feinstein, Hassan, Colleagues Call on Facebook to Stop Spread of Climate Change Disinformation on Its Platform Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 27, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce Nearly $300,000 for Blue Crab Research at The University of Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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