| June 29, 2020
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Raskin Co-Introduces Bill to Levy Penalties on Officials Who Defy Congressional Subpeanas
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 29, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS ruling against the Louisiana abortion law is a victory for women's reproductive freedom in our country, which has been under assault by Republicans. I will continue to stand with my colleagues in defending women's access to care."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 29, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on John Bolton Putting Profits Before His Patriotic Duty
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 29, 2020
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Rep. Demings Cosponsors Inherent Contempt Bill
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It is outrageous that POTUS has taken no action since our intelligence assessed Russia placed bounties on US troops in Afghanistan. While I will be going to the White House tomorrow for a briefing, the Admin ought to brief the full House immediately."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 27, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday's court ruling against POTUS stealing military funding to build his border wall is a victory for our men & women in uniform & reaffirms the separation of powers. Dems will continue to oppose POTUS's efforts to fund an ineffective border wall."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "House Democrats passed #HR51 today to admit the District of Columbia as a state. The people who call our nation's capital home have been disenfranchised and shortchanged for too long. The House is proud to stand alongside them in demanding #DCStatehoodNow."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Now that the House has passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, it's time for the Senate to act. Join me in sending a message to the Senate GOP that they should take up and pass this bill. Sign up today to become a citizen co-sponsor at https://justiceinpolicing.us"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday marked 7 years since SCOTUS took an axe to the Voting Rights Act. House Dems passed @RepSewell 's #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote, and we continue to urge the Senate to cease its delay & take up this bill."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "I was proud to preside over the historic House vote to grant #DCstatehood. I thank my friend @EleanorNorton for her great advocacy and work on this bill and all of my colleagues who joined us in standing up for democracy, equal rights, and equal representation for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "The House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act yesterday. This is meaningful police reform legislation, and I encourage you to learn about the bill, share your thoughts, and become a citizen cosponsor at: https://justiceinpolicing.us"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "The Senate must take up #HR51 #ForThePeople in the District. Being denied voting rights is more than a local issue, it is a civil rights issue for our country. RT if you think the Senate should pass #DCStatehoodNow."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Hoyer Urges Senate Action on H.R. 4 at Press Event Marking the 7th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder Decision
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are demanding an end to police brutality & racial injustice, & Dems are responding. I'm proud to stand with @TheBlackCaucus ahead of today's vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. I urge all Members to support this bill. Learn more at http://justiceinpolicing.us"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act is supported by a broad range of organizations, including civil rights groups, labor, & mayors across the U.S. It includes major reforms that Americans are demanding & I urge Members of both parties to support it. https://bit.ly/2Yxl5Yd"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Another 1.5M filed jobless claims last week, far more than any week on record before this crisis began. We are not seeing the economic rebound that the Trump Admin claims. This crisis is far from over. Every day, we see the need for the assistance the #HeroesAct provides."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "There's been a rapid acceleration in COVID-19 cases over just a few weeks. Americans should continue to wear their masks and social distance, & the Senate ought to take up the #HeroesAct to provide states with more resources to expand testing and tracing."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The House acted today to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure that we no longer see Black men & women being killed by those who are sworn to uphold the law; and to say we want justice for every American."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Udall, Leahy, Van Hollen Release GAO Report Revealing Trump's 4th of July Event Doubled Costs to Taxpayers in 2019
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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NEWSLETTER: Learn About the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and Voice Your Opinion
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2020
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MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 24, 2020
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Letter to Peter Robb, National Labor Relations Board's General Counsel - Jayapal, Pocan Urge National Labor Relations Board to Take Immediate Action to Protect Workers Punished for Pandemic-Related Organizing Activity
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 24, 2020
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Tweet - "House Democrats will vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act tomorrow, and I've launched a website so Americans can learn about the bill. Visit http://JusticeInPolicing.us to share your views and become a citizen cosponsor. https://bit.ly/2NxJ6YB"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Mucarsel-Powell, Over 100 House Democrats And CHC Members Call On Senator McConnell To Stop Blocking The American Dream And Promise Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - 30+ House Members Request Investigation into Disinfectants Used at ICE Facilities Resulting in Sick Detainees
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump's claim that the increase in coronavirus cases is due to more testing is not true. He is misleading the public. In order to safely reopen, we need to increase testing and tracing. The Admin needs to immediately disburse funding that has been allocated for that purpose."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The House will consider the Great American Outdoors Act under a rule during the work period at the end of July. This bipartisan bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 73-25, will permanently #fundLWCF & address our public maintenance backlog."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Assistance provided by Congress in the #CARESAct helped keep nearly 12 million Americans from plunging into poverty. With much of this assistance set to expire in July, the Senate must pass the #HeroesAct to help families stay afloat during this crisis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 22, 2020
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Hoyer Announces House Vote on the Great American Outdoors Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the U.S. - Over 100 House Democrats and CHC Members Call on President Trump to Endorse American Dream and Promise Act, Permanently Protect Dreamers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus In Calling On Leader McConnell To Bring Bipartisan House-Passed Dream & Promise Act To Floor For A Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Tweet - "Women have lost jobs at a higher rate than men and face greater challenges in re-entering the workforce, such as child care responsibilities. We must address these challenges as we respond to this crisis and ensure women are not left out of our recovery efforts."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2020
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Tweet - "I am disappointed that the Navy decided to not reinstate Captain Crozier, after initially recommending his reinstatement. He should not face retaliation for raising concerns about the safety of those under his command."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2020
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Harris Applauds nearly $10 million Head Start Grant to Shore Up! Inc. in Salisbury
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Charles Rettig Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Cortez Masto Leads Push To Ensure Survivors Of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Fitzpatrick, Lamb Lead Bipartisan Effort to Support Veterans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Bennet, 42 Senate Democrats Call on Trump to Protect Dreamers Following Landmark Supreme Court DACA Decision
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on Navy Decision to Not Reinstate Captain Crozier as Commander of the USS Roosevelt
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, the Hon. Mark Morgan, Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection, the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressional Democrats Demand Trump Administration Reverse its Barrage of Policies Targeting Asylum Seekers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Congressman Biggs Leads Letter about Anti-Border Security Measures in the NDAA
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Press Trump Administration for Answers on Cost, Legal Justification of Out-of-State National Guard Deployment to D.C.
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Blocking the Administration From Ending the DACA Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 18, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Supreme Court DACA Decision
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 18, 2020
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Brown, Hoyer, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester and Kelly Introduce Legislation to Address Stark Disparities in Health Care System
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweet - "8 years after DACA was created, a majority of Americans support protections for #Dreamers, including Trump voters. I hope SCOTUS reaffirms to Dreamers that their #HomeIsHere, & I continue to urge the Senate to pass #HR6 to provide a pathway to citizenship."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 17, 2020
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Tweets - "House Democrats are advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act as @HouseJudiciary holds a markup of the bill today. I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor following committee action to ensure police accountability and save lives."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to Mr. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the US Agency for International Development - Van Hollen, Cardin Call for Investigation into Offensive Statements by Trump Appointees at USAID
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Van Hollen Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Great American Outdoors Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 16, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the President's Executive Order on Policing
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "The executive order POTUS signed today falls short of the actions needed to address police brutality & racism. I am committed to moving the #JusticeInPolicing Act through the House, & I hope that he'll join in enacting reforms needed to make a difference."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2020
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Chairman Raskin Statement on Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "An estimated 40,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and hundreds of employees have died. We must address these outbreaks. I thank @COVIDOversight for its briefing today to #ProtectPatients and frontline heroes."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump is failing service members. Not only is it wrong to politicize the National Guard and use them to put down peaceful protests, but his orders have taken a toll on those who have sworn an oath to protect Americans & uphold the Constitution."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to Lawrence Hogan, Governor of the State of Maryland - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Press Gov. Hogan to Fix Unemployment Insurance System and Deliver Urgently Needed Economic Relief to Marylanders
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury and Hon. Jovita Carranza, U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator - What rationale for EIDL limits?
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Sen. Menendez, Reps. Vargas, Aguilar Lead Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "We've heard our people cry out: #ICantBreathe. We've heard our people speak out: #BlackLivesMatter The protests are an expression of rage born of despair. With the introduction of the #JusticeInPolicing Act, Democrats are saying: We see you; we hear you; we are acting."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Patrol, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin, Duckworth Join Harris, Colleagues In Letter Demanding Answers On ICE & CBP Involvement In Policing Ongoing Protests
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Tweet - "The #JobsReport suggests the number of Americans out of work was lower than expected, but we face historically high joblessness and economic insecurity and state and local governments are being forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Democratic Senators in Demand for Details, Cost of Staging Active Duty Troops in The National Capital Region
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 4, 2020
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Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority under the Insurrection Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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