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Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump & the GOP have failed to deliver a comprehensive health care plan #ForThePeople; their only plan is to end the #ACA -- taking health care away & ending protections for millions w/ pre-ex conditions -- and now they're trying to jam a SCOTUS nominee through in order to do it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is a fraud. He lied to the American people about his finances and paid no taxes for years while hardworking Americans paid their fair share." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is completely broke; he ran his businesses into the ground and he hasn't paid taxes 10 out of the last 15 years. That's disgraceful." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump campaigned on being a successful businessman, but in reality, he's flat broke. His massive debt is a national security risk. That's not someone who should be President." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump ran for President because he saw it as a business opportunity. But just like his businesses, he has failed to deliver. Reporting from @nytimes continues to show that Trump is a fraud who has cheated the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "American workers deserve an economy that works for everyone. House Dems have passed legislation to raise wages and rebuild our infrastructure. It's time for @SenateMajLdr to do his job and bring these critically important bills to the Senate floor." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Admin would interfere w public health guidance and put the well-being of our nation's children at risk. @POTUS downplayed the virus from the start, & pressuring schools to re-opening could have serious consequences." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Updated Version of the Heroes Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is a fraud: his tax returns show that he is completely broke and that most Americans pay more in taxes than he does. This is not someone who should be President of the United States." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-August, I have urged House Democrats to put a compromise measure on the table to show Americans that we are continuing to negotiate in good faith. I am pleased that, working with Speaker Pelosi, we have fashioned a proposal." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Harris Issues Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep. Andy Harris
Sept. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Supreme Court Nominee Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS nomination is another unprincipled action by Trump. GOP set precedent in 2016 that they won't confirm a SCOTUS nominee in the last year of a President's term. Their commitment to situational ethics remains ever apparent. Read my statement:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump and Republicans failed to show real leadership to get the pandemic under control; now, over 200,000 Americans have died. It didn't have to be this way. Trump is wrong when he says "It is what it is." That is irresponsible and dismissive of people's pain. #FailThePeople" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The peaceful transition of power is a defining feature of democracy, and Trump's refusal to commit to it is just the latest example of his disregard for democratic norms and the rule of law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Committee Releases Staff Report on For-Profit Contractors Operating Immigrant Detention Centers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's cruel immigration policies #FailThePeople are not consistent with America's values. He has ended DACA, separated families, wasted money on an ineffective border wall, and spouted xenophobic and racist slurs. This is not who we are." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "For 4 years Trump has failed to put forward a health care plan; instead, he backs a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the ACA. He lied about promising coverage that works for everyone & his efforts will lead to the loss of health coverage for millions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Pre-Existing Conditions Executive Order Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's response to this pandemic has been purely political, allowing millions to suffer while he and his Administration undercut health experts and publicly downplayed the crisis. Things didn't have to be this way and the American people deserve better." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 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 - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon of American law and equal rights. She spent her career fighting for equal justice and to ensure that the most vulnerable found protection under our Constitution. May her memory be a blessing. https://bit.ly/3iPbzaw" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act​​​​​​​ Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have passed legislation to: (Special Character)lower health care costs (Special Character)higher paychecks by rebuilding America (Special Character)strengthen our Democracy RT if you agree it's time for Senate Republicans to do their job and take up legislation #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Week after week, unemployment numbers show the catastrophic economic impact this pandemic is having on American households. It's getting worse: last week nearly 1 million new jobless claims were filed & the number of Americans waiting to get back to work went up, not down." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations in work conditions for employees who are pregnant. Dems are committed to achieving equality in the workplace and this is part of that effort." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Brown, Colleagues to SEC: Protect The Whistleblower Program, Don't Undermine It Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 100+ House Members Introduce Bipartisan I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to Transform Military's Response to Sexual Violence and Missing Servicemembers Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand "Emergency Investigation" into Alleged "Medical Atrocities" in ICE Detention Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The whistleblower allegations detailing severe abuses at an ICE detention center, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration. I join in calling for an immediate investigation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today during my weekly press conference I told press that the House is in session this week after an extremely successful summer work period. This week we will be taking up a number of bills to combat discrimination in the workplace and take a stand against anti-Asian bias." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "26 years ago #VAWA was signed into law to take a stand against domestic violence toward women. This legislation is just as important today as it was years ago, which is why the House acted early last year reauthorize it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As this editorial points out, American lives would have been saved had Trump shown leadership & acted with conviction. Now nearly 200,000 Americans are dead, millions are infected, and our economy is devastated. He ought to be ashamed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' Insufficient Coronavirus Bill Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - To Help Maine's Rural Veterans, Senator King and Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for VA Voice Telehealth Services Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican narrative that Americans were disincentivized to return to work while receiving $600 in enhanced UI couldn't be further from the truth." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified but not surprised to hear Trump admit he downplayed the severity of COVID-19 while knowing just how dangerous it was. Millions of Americans have been sickened and nearly 190,000 lives have been lost because of his irresponsible actions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on DHS Whistleblower Allegations Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "For months Senate GOP refused to help state & local governments replace lost revenue as we confront this pandemic. Now we see the result: funding for important programs is being cut & the economic crisis grows. It's past time they pass the #HeroesAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Comments Demeaning Servicemembers Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's words about those who died defending our nation were disgusting and outrageous. Never before have I seen a president so callously demean the sacrifices and service of America's fallen heroes and those currently serving. Read my full statement:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. James Murray, Dir. of the United States Secret Service - Oversight Committee Seeks Answers Regarding Detention of Two Black Mothers on National Mall Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Subcommittee Chairs Demand Answers from DOD on Racial Disparities in Military Justice System Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Over the past 5 weeks, the names of nearly 7,000 citizen cosponsors of the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act have been entered into the Congressional Record. I continue to call on the Senate to pass this bill. Learn more about this legislation here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, as we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay, let us remember that we have so much more work to do to secure full equality for women in America, with women of all backgrounds still facing inequalities that must be confronted and addressed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct ensured millions of Americans could pay their rent, buy groceries, and stay afloat during this crisis. The #HeroesAct would extend the assistance Americans need urgently. The Senate and the White House must act now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump & the GOP have failed to deliver a comprehensive health care plan #ForThePeople; their only plan is to end the #ACA -- taking health care away & ending protections for millions w/ pre-ex conditions -- and now they're trying to jam a SCOTUS nominee through in order to do it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is a fraud. He lied to the American people about his finances and paid no taxes for years while hardworking Americans paid their fair share." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is completely broke; he ran his businesses into the ground and he hasn't paid taxes 10 out of the last 15 years. That's disgraceful." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump campaigned on being a successful businessman, but in reality, he's flat broke. His massive debt is a national security risk. That's not someone who should be President." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump ran for President because he saw it as a business opportunity. But just like his businesses, he has failed to deliver. Reporting from @nytimes continues to show that Trump is a fraud who has cheated the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "American workers deserve an economy that works for everyone. House Dems have passed legislation to raise wages and rebuild our infrastructure. It's time for @SenateMajLdr to do his job and bring these critically important bills to the Senate floor." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Admin would interfere w public health guidance and put the well-being of our nation's children at risk. @POTUS downplayed the virus from the start, & pressuring schools to re-opening could have serious consequences." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Updated Version of the Heroes Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is a fraud: his tax returns show that he is completely broke and that most Americans pay more in taxes than he does. This is not someone who should be President of the United States." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-August, I have urged House Democrats to put a compromise measure on the table to show Americans that we are continuing to negotiate in good faith. I am pleased that, working with Speaker Pelosi, we have fashioned a proposal." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Harris Issues Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep.Andy Harris
Sept. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Supreme Court Nominee Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS nomination is another unprincipled action by Trump. GOP set precedent in 2016 that they won't confirm a SCOTUS nominee in the last year of a President's term. Their commitment to situational ethics remains ever apparent. Read my statement:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump and Republicans failed to show real leadership to get the pandemic under control; now, over 200,000 Americans have died. It didn't have to be this way. Trump is wrong when he says "It is what it is." That is irresponsible and dismissive of people's pain. #FailThePeople" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The peaceful transition of power is a defining feature of democracy, and Trump's refusal to commit to it is just the latest example of his disregard for democratic norms and the rule of law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Committee Releases Staff Report on For-Profit Contractors Operating Immigrant Detention Centers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's cruel immigration policies #FailThePeople are not consistent with America's values. He has ended DACA, separated families, wasted money on an ineffective border wall, and spouted xenophobic and racist slurs. This is not who we are." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "For 4 years Trump has failed to put forward a health care plan; instead, he backs a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the ACA. He lied about promising coverage that works for everyone & his efforts will lead to the loss of health coverage for millions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Pre-Existing Conditions Executive Order Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's response to this pandemic has been purely political, allowing millions to suffer while he and his Administration undercut health experts and publicly downplayed the crisis. Things didn't have to be this way and the American people deserve better." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 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 - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon of American law and equal rights. She spent her career fighting for equal justice and to ensure that the most vulnerable found protection under our Constitution. May her memory be a blessing. https://bit.ly/3iPbzaw" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act​​​​​​​ Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have passed legislation to: (Special Character)lower health care costs (Special Character)higher paychecks by rebuilding America (Special Character)strengthen our Democracy RT if you agree it's time for Senate Republicans to do their job and take up legislation #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Week after week, unemployment numbers show the catastrophic economic impact this pandemic is having on American households. It's getting worse: last week nearly 1 million new jobless claims were filed & the number of Americans waiting to get back to work went up, not down." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations in work conditions for employees who are pregnant. Dems are committed to achieving equality in the workplace and this is part of that effort." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Brown, Colleagues to SEC: Protect The Whistleblower Program, Don't Undermine It Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 100+ House Members Introduce Bipartisan I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to Transform Military's Response to Sexual Violence and Missing Servicemembers Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand "Emergency Investigation" into Alleged "Medical Atrocities" in ICE Detention Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The whistleblower allegations detailing severe abuses at an ICE detention center, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration. I join in calling for an immediate investigation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today during my weekly press conference I told press that the House is in session this week after an extremely successful summer work period. This week we will be taking up a number of bills to combat discrimination in the workplace and take a stand against anti-Asian bias." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "26 years ago #VAWA was signed into law to take a stand against domestic violence toward women. This legislation is just as important today as it was years ago, which is why the House acted early last year reauthorize it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that, over a month after Republicans allowed emergency unemployment assistance to expire, nearly 1 in 5 Americans are still waiting to get back to work. This is the wrong direction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As this editorial points out, American lives would have been saved had Trump shown leadership & acted with conviction. Now nearly 200,000 Americans are dead, millions are infected, and our economy is devastated. He ought to be ashamed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' Insufficient Coronavirus Bill Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - To Help Maine's Rural Veterans, Senator King and Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for VA Voice Telehealth Services Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The Republican narrative that Americans were disincentivized to return to work while receiving $600 in enhanced UI couldn't be further from the truth." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified but not surprised to hear Trump admit he downplayed the severity of COVID-19 while knowing just how dangerous it was. Millions of Americans have been sickened and nearly 190,000 lives have been lost because of his irresponsible actions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on DHS Whistleblower Allegations Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 8, 2020 Tweet - "For months Senate GOP refused to help state & local governments replace lost revenue as we confront this pandemic. Now we see the result: funding for important programs is being cut & the economic crisis grows. It's past time they pass the #HeroesAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Comments Demeaning Servicemembers Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's words about those who died defending our nation were disgusting and outrageous. Never before have I seen a president so callously demean the sacrifices and service of America's fallen heroes and those currently serving. Read my full statement:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. James Murray, Dir. of the United States Secret Service - Oversight Committee Seeks Answers Regarding Detention of Two Black Mothers on National Mall Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on August Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Subcommittee Chairs Demand Answers from DOD on Racial Disparities in Military Justice System Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Over the past 5 weeks, the names of nearly 7,000 citizen cosponsors of the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act have been entered into the Congressional Record. I continue to call on the Senate to pass this bill. Learn more about this legislation here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, as we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay, let us remember that we have so much more work to do to secure full equality for women in America, with women of all backgrounds still facing inequalities that must be confronted and addressed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct ensured millions of Americans could pay their rent, buy groceries, and stay afloat during this crisis. The #HeroesAct would extend the assistance Americans need urgently. The Senate and the White House must act now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - As Dejoy Testifies Before Congress, Merkley, Wyden Demand End to Policies Disenfranchising Servicemembers Abroad Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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