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April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Murray, Colleagues Press President Trump For Answers on Mismanagement of the Strategic National Stockpile Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "It is unconscionable that @POTUS would stop funding @WHO in the middle of a global pandemic. There seem to be no limits to his attempt to deflect responsibility and blame others for his Admin's failure. I call on him to restore this funding immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Feinstein, Harris, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Designating April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "I welcome the ceasefire in #Yemen, where the spread of #coronavirus in a war-zone threatens thousands of lives on top of those already lost due to the conflict." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 Menendez will Introduce Bill to Create New $75B Housing Assistance Fund to Keep NJ Families in their Homes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I join House Chairs in condemning the President's campaign of retaliation against Inspectors General and stand with them as they seek to protect the integrity and independence of the IGs. Their work is critical to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 Letter to Wilber Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Chris Oliver, Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Maryland Delegation Calls for NOAA to Expedite Distribution of Relief Funds for U.S. Fisheries Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Minority Leader - Davis Leads 114 Members in Support of Domestic Violence Shelters Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I am alarmed by reports that the Strategic National Stockpile has been depleted & states will not receive additional PPE from it. It is clear that the Administration must do what it has refused to do: fully engage the Defense Production Act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Chairs Maloney and Raskin call on DHS to release non-violent migrant detainees to prevent coronavirus outbreak in detention facilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #SCOTUS decision to deny Wisconsinites the chance to participate in today's primary election is an outrageous example of voter suppression. This is a perfect example of why Congress must take action to protect ballot access in November." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "In light of the confusion, incompetence, and mis-steps that have plagued the Admin's #coronavirus response, POTUS's removal of Glenn Fine from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee is alarming. This is why Congress must conduct its own oversight." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Removing Inspector General Glenn Fine from Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on the Wisconsin Primary Election Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Health and Human Services' Inspector General's Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2020 Raskin cosponsors Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act to include immigrants in coronavirus relief response Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine, Department of Defense Office of Inspector General - Bennet, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak and Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier Of Command Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 3, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Lead Call for Investigation into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak & Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier of Command Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage #veterans to review this FAQ by @DeptVetAffairs on the #coronavirus pandemic and utilize online tools to better understand how the VA is working to serve veterans during this public health emergency:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "I'm extremely concerned that new documents from @OversightDems reveal FEMA has only provided Maryland with a fraction of the critical medical supplies our state requested to fight the #coronavirus." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Lack of Critical Medical Equipment for Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Lack of Critical Medical Equipment for Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Economic impact payments made possible through the #CARESAct are expected to be distributed in the coming weeks. The House @WaysMeansCmte has put together a helpful FAQ. Here is what you should know: https://bit.ly/2UxFx9o" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Letter to Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Haaland to DoD: Military Families Stuck With Financial Burdens Caused by Coronavirus, They Need Relief Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Connolly Leads Letter Urging DHS to Exclude COVID-19 Assistance from Public Charge Determinations Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when we should be doing all we can to boost public health, & when the auto industry and its workers are under tremendous stress, it is deeply disappointing that the Admin would move forward with its rule to roll back fueling economy standards." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #TransVisibilityDay, and I am proud to stand in solidarity with trans people around the country. In light of the public health crisis we face, we must continue to advocate for the trans community and work to ensure they are not denied health care due to discrimination." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct represents a bipartisan resolve to meet the #coronavirus challenge head on. Today, the House is taking up this bill to protect workers & their families in our economy as we all do our part to #FlattenTheCurve. I urge all Members to support this critical legislation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When House Dems passed the #PaycheckFairness Act 1 year ago today, we took an important step to help close the gender pay gap & ensure #EqualPay for women. A year later, we continue to call on @senatemajldr to allow consideration of this important bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Maryland Delegation Delivers Full Federal Funding for Maryland National Guard During COVID-19 Deployment Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is inexcusable that the Senate GOP refused to treat DC as a state in the third package to respond to the #coronavirus pandemic, shortchanging the District by millions of dollars. This must be fixed retroactively in the next coronavirus bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Hoyer: It Is Inexcusable That Senate Republicans Refused to Treat DC as a State in Latest Coronavirus Bill Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Maryland Delegation Helps Secure Major Disaster Declaration, Unlocking Additional Federal Resources to Fight COVID-19 Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "I urge @POTUS to immediately approve MD's request for a Major Disaster Declaration to address the worsening #coronavirus pandemic. This crisis is beyond what the state can handle alone - it's critical that this request be approved promptly. https://bit.ly/2QLWB9a" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to Colleagues - On the Senate's Bipartisan Coronavirus Bill Agreement Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Prior to the #ACA, women could be charged more than men for the same coverage. Ten years ago, that changed with the ACA and women can no longer be discriminated against by insurance companies. #ACA10" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "POTUS's refusal to use the Defense Production Act to address the lack of emergency medical equipment is appalling. I urge him to stop delaying & use his authority under the law to coordinate the national effort needed to overcome this challenge." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Hoyer Urges the President to Use Authority Under the Defense Production Act to Address Dire Shortage of Medical Equipment and Supplies Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, and Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joined Members from the Capital Region in urging @POTUS to prioritize our region for early locations of federally-supported #coronavirus testing sites. Our region is home to thousands of military and civilian employees in mission critical agencies. https://bit.ly/3b7Lm2A" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The House took swift action to pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. Now that the Senate has acted, I was honored to sign the bill so that it can be sent to @POTUS and signed without delay so that assistance can reach the American people. https://bit.ly/33r3d22" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "The POTUS's emergency declaration on #coronavirus is long overdue. This funding is essential to combat this public health challenge. I also support the suspension of student loan interest payments and steps to top up our strategic oil reserve." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's National Emergency Declaration Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
April 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Dir. for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Durbin, Duckworth, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Administration To Increase Number Of Doctors Available To Fight COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Murray, Colleagues Press President Trump For Answers on Mismanagement of the Strategic National Stockpile Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "It is unconscionable that @POTUS would stop funding @WHO in the middle of a global pandemic. There seem to be no limits to his attempt to deflect responsibility and blame others for his Admin's failure. I call on him to restore this funding immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitchell McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Klobuchar, Murkowski, Casey, Colleagues Urge Support for Victims and Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Feinstein, Harris, Colleagues Reintroduce Resolution Designating April 11-17 as Black Maternal Health Week Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Department of Labor - Feinstein, Wyden, Schumer, Colleagues Press Trump Administration To Ensure Workers Receive Unemployment Benefits Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "I welcome the ceasefire in #Yemen, where the spread of #coronavirus in a war-zone threatens thousands of lives on top of those already lost due to the conflict." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 Menendez will Introduce Bill to Create New $75B Housing Assistance Fund to Keep NJ Families in their Homes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "I join House Chairs in condemning the President's campaign of retaliation against Inspectors General and stand with them as they seek to protect the integrity and independence of the IGs. Their work is critical to rooting out waste, fraud, and abuse #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 Letter to Wilber Ross, U.S. Secretary of Commerce, and Chris Oliver, Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) - Maryland Delegation Calls for NOAA to Expedite Distribution of Relief Funds for U.S. Fisheries Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Minority Leader - Davis Leads 114 Members in Support of Domestic Violence Shelters Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 9, 2020 Tweet - "I am alarmed by reports that the Strategic National Stockpile has been depleted & states will not receive additional PPE from it. It is clear that the Administration must do what it has refused to do: fully engage the Defense Production Act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 8, 2020 Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tina Smith to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin: Make Sure Americans Experiencing Homelessness Get Coronavirus Relief Payments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Chairs Maloney and Raskin call on DHS to release non-violent migrant detainees to prevent coronavirus outbreak in detention facilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #SCOTUS decision to deny Wisconsinites the chance to participate in today's primary election is an outrageous example of voter suppression. This is a perfect example of why Congress must take action to protect ballot access in November." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "In light of the confusion, incompetence, and mis-steps that have plagued the Admin's #coronavirus response, POTUS's removal of Glenn Fine from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee is alarming. This is why Congress must conduct its own oversight." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Removing Inspector General Glenn Fine from Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on the Wisconsin Primary Election Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Baldwin, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Unemployment Benefits Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Health and Human Services' Inspector General's Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2020 Raskin cosponsors Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act to include immigrants in coronavirus relief response Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine, Department of Defense Office of Inspector General - Bennet, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak and Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier Of Command Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration, and the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Doubles Down on Effort to Ensure Veterans Swiftly Get Stimulus Checks from CARES Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 3, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Lead Call for Investigation into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak & Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier of Command Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service, and the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Defazio Leads More than 120 Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Automatically Send Relief Payments to Vulnerable Seniors, Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 3, 2020 Tweet - "I encourage #veterans to review this FAQ by @DeptVetAffairs on the #coronavirus pandemic and utilize online tools to better understand how the VA is working to serve veterans during this public health emergency:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "I'm extremely concerned that new documents from @OversightDems reveal FEMA has only provided Maryland with a fraction of the critical medical supplies our state requested to fight the #coronavirus." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Lack of Critical Medical Equipment for Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Lack of Critical Medical Equipment for Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "Economic impact payments made possible through the #CARESAct are expected to be distributed in the coming weeks. The House @WaysMeansCmte has put together a helpful FAQ. Here is what you should know: https://bit.ly/2UxFx9o" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Letter to Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Haaland to DoD: Military Families Stuck With Financial Burdens Caused by Coronavirus, They Need Relief Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Connolly Leads Letter Urging DHS to Exclude COVID-19 Assistance from Public Charge Determinations Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when we should be doing all we can to boost public health, & when the auto industry and its workers are under tremendous stress, it is deeply disappointing that the Admin would move forward with its rule to roll back fueling economy standards." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #TransVisibilityDay, and I am proud to stand in solidarity with trans people around the country. In light of the public health crisis we face, we must continue to advocate for the trans community and work to ensure they are not denied health care due to discrimination." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "On #EqualPayDay, we recognize how the gender wage gap shortchanges families across our country. House Dems passed the #PayCheckFairness Act to address this unfair pay gap, & we will continue to fight for #EqualPay for women and their families. https://bit.ly/2R1Nfq1" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct represents a bipartisan resolve to meet the #coronavirus challenge head on. Today, the House is taking up this bill to protect workers & their families in our economy as we all do our part to #FlattenTheCurve. I urge all Members to support this critical legislation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When House Dems passed the #PaycheckFairness Act 1 year ago today, we took an important step to help close the gender pay gap & ensure #EqualPay for women. A year later, we continue to call on @senatemajldr to allow consideration of this important bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Letter to Ambassador Deborah Birx - Haaland, Davids Lead Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus Expressing Concern on Coronavirus and the LGBTQ Community Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Maryland Delegation Delivers Full Federal Funding for Maryland National Guard During COVID-19 Deployment Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph J. Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Sinema, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Key Agency to Better Protect Arizona Seniors from Coronavirus Scams Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is inexcusable that the Senate GOP refused to treat DC as a state in the third package to respond to the #coronavirus pandemic, shortchanging the District by millions of dollars. This must be fixed retroactively in the next coronavirus bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Hoyer: It Is Inexcusable That Senate Republicans Refused to Treat DC as a State in Latest Coronavirus Bill Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Maryland Delegation Helps Secure Major Disaster Declaration, Unlocking Additional Federal Resources to Fight COVID-19 Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Dingell, Upton lead 26 in Bringing Down Healthcare Costs for Unemployed Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "I urge @POTUS to immediately approve MD's request for a Major Disaster Declaration to address the worsening #coronavirus pandemic. This crisis is beyond what the state can handle alone - it's critical that this request be approved promptly. https://bit.ly/2QLWB9a" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to Colleagues - On the Senate's Bipartisan Coronavirus Bill Agreement Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Refugee Protections in Coronavirus Response Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressional leaders demand meeting with DHS Acting Secretary over new Ombudsman for Immigration Detention Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Kildee Leads 52 Members of Congress in Urging Relief for Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Prior to the #ACA, women could be charged more than men for the same coverage. Ten years ago, that changed with the ACA and women can no longer be discriminated against by insurance companies. #ACA10" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "POTUS's refusal to use the Defense Production Act to address the lack of emergency medical equipment is appalling. I urge him to stop delaying & use his authority under the law to coordinate the national effort needed to overcome this challenge." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Hoyer Urges the President to Use Authority Under the Defense Production Act to Address Dire Shortage of Medical Equipment and Supplies Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Raskin urges congressional leadership to eliminate immigrant restrictions on COVID-19 testing Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Cicilline, 37 Members Request Stronger Unemployment Insurance for Workers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Chair of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Homeland Security of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Rosen, Colleagues Request Language In Annual Spending Bill Barring Funding For The Arrest, Detention, Or Deportation Of Dreamers Or TPS Recipients Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of the Representatives - Pocan, Cicilline Lead Letter to Protect Small Businesses in Next House COVID-19 Package Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, and Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Baldwin, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Reports that DHS is Preparing Mass Deportation of DREAMERS Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joined Members from the Capital Region in urging @POTUS to prioritize our region for early locations of federally-supported #coronavirus testing sites. Our region is home to thousands of military and civilian employees in mission critical agencies. https://bit.ly/3b7Lm2A" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Seek Answers On Coronavirus Preparedness In Immigration Detention Facilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The House took swift action to pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. Now that the Senate has acted, I was honored to sign the bill so that it can be sent to @POTUS and signed without delay so that assistance can reach the American people. https://bit.ly/33r3d22" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "The POTUS's emergency declaration on #coronavirus is long overdue. This funding is essential to combat this public health challenge. I also support the suspension of student loan interest payments and steps to top up our strategic oil reserve." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's National Emergency Declaration Rep.Steny Hoyer
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