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Aug. 7, 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 - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "While I am relieved the unemployment rate fell slightly in July, there is little to celebrate. At 10.2%, it is still above the worst month of the Great Recession & the pace of job gains slowed again last month. We are still a long way from a full recovery." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court has affirmed what was already clear from our Constitution: the House has the right to determine its own rules, including the allowance of proxy voting as an emergency measure during this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseBudgetDems released an important report today about what's at stake for working families and our economy after the GOP allowed enhanced unemployment assistance to expire. We must reach agreement now to ensure Americans can make ends meet." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With another 1.2 million new weekly UI claims filed, we are witnessing 20 weeks of over one million new claims, something that has never happened even once before. This week, 31 million Americans were cut off from enhanced unemployment assistance because of GOP obstruction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "With 1,000 Americans dying a day, it is incomprehensible that Trump still does not have a national testing strategy. Without a strategy, we are seeing unacceptable delays in testing results, which makes the tests "worthless."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and The District of Columbia Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Govt technology systems must be modernized to deliver relief. The #HeroesAct provided $1B for the Tech Modernization Fund & the Senate GOP bill provided $2B for tech upgrades for the IRS. I suggest to Secretary Mnuchin that we combine these proposals." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "11 weeks since the House passed the #HeroesAct, Republicans continue to dissemble and delay in providing coronavirus relief. The House will not begin the August District Work Period until the Senate agrees to pass a COVID-19 bill that we can send to POTUS." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement Slamming Senate Republicans for Obstructing Legislation For The People Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Hon. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Van Hollen, Democrats Call on Epw Chairman Barrasso to Hold Oversight Hearings on Abuse of Authority to Protect Federal Property Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "GDP contracted at an unprecedented 33% annual rate, revealing the historic scale of the economic fallout from this crisis. There should now be no question that Congress and POTUS must come together & pass a relief package large enough to meet this moment." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Hoyer: America Does Not Have Dictators Who Unlawfully Cancel Elections Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "America does not have dictators who unlawfully cancel elections. Trump has no power to cancel or delay the 2020 election, which will happen Nov. 3. He is trying to distract from this morning's dismal economic news and failure to address the COVID-19." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Liz McBride-Chambers, Director of the Office of Employee Assistance - Hoyer Sends Letter to House's Office of Employee Assistance After Republican Members Put Staff in Danger from COVID-19 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm attending today's @HouseJudiciary hearing with Attorney General Barr. I do not believe he is impartially presiding over justice, and he is misleading the American people. I'm particularly concerned he is misusing law enforcement to carry out Trump's political agenda." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today, more than two months after the Dem-led House passed the #HeroesAct, Senate Republicans finally announced their own proposal. Sadly, the package they introduced today fails to rise to the public health and economic challenges facing our nation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' COVID-19 Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Feinstein, Menendez, Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump to Grant TPS for Venezuelans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "We are inching closer to what is predicted to be a dangerous housing crisis where millions of families will face eviction. Senate Republicans should take up and pass the #HeroesAct to avoid this looming disaster." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today's hearing by @WaysMeansCmte Subcommittee on Trade is important to understanding not only the effects of COVID-19 on supply chains but also on the long-term challenges facing American manufacturing and economic growth. https://bit.ly/30EGWNg" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, in bipartisan fashion, the House voted to permanently #FundLWCF when we passed the Great American Outdoors Act. I was proud to join my colleagues this morning to celebrate passage of this bill at an enrollment ceremony. It is a great day for America and #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, the House voted to replace the bust of former Chief Justice Roger B. Taney with one of Justice Thurgood Marshall, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill. This isn't a partisan issue. It is about honoring those who stood up for justice and equality. #RemoveHate" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackLivesMatter and we must answer calls for change. As Americans speak out on this issue, House Democrats are listening. We passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act 4 weeks ago today. It's time for the Senate to take up this critical bill. http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Weekly new UI claims rose to 1.4 million -- that's the 18th straight week claims were over 1.3 million. This is an unprecedented crisis that is getting worse & 32 million Americans will see unemployment assistance drop off a cliff after this weekend if the Senate doesn't act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Access to Counsel Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly support Chairman @RepAdamSchiff 's request following reports that @DHSgov may be engaging in unprecedented, expanded intelligence. Domestic surveillance & the deployment of heavily armed, anonymous federal law enforcement are tactics used by dictators, not democracies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 The Way We Treat One Another Matters Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement to U.S. Cities Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Celebrate NO BAN Act Passage Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2020 Van Hollen Discusses Trump Threat to Send Federal Forces to Baltimore, Legislation to Block It Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
Aug. 7, 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 - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "While I am relieved the unemployment rate fell slightly in July, there is little to celebrate. At 10.2%, it is still above the worst month of the Great Recession & the pace of job gains slowed again last month. We are still a long way from a full recovery." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court has affirmed what was already clear from our Constitution: the House has the right to determine its own rules, including the allowance of proxy voting as an emergency measure during this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseBudgetDems released an important report today about what's at stake for working families and our economy after the GOP allowed enhanced unemployment assistance to expire. We must reach agreement now to ensure Americans can make ends meet." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With another 1.2 million new weekly UI claims filed, we are witnessing 20 weeks of over one million new claims, something that has never happened even once before. This week, 31 million Americans were cut off from enhanced unemployment assistance because of GOP obstruction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "With 1,000 Americans dying a day, it is incomprehensible that Trump still does not have a national testing strategy. Without a strategy, we are seeing unacceptable delays in testing results, which makes the tests "worthless."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rose Helps Lead Call for Trump Administration to Stop Playing Political Games with National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and The District of Columbia Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Van Hollen, Wyden, Feinstein Take Action to Protect Health Care Freedoms in Court Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Govt technology systems must be modernized to deliver relief. The #HeroesAct provided $1B for the Tech Modernization Fund & the Senate GOP bill provided $2B for tech upgrades for the IRS. I suggest to Secretary Mnuchin that we combine these proposals." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "11 weeks since the House passed the #HeroesAct, Republicans continue to dissemble and delay in providing coronavirus relief. The House will not begin the August District Work Period until the Senate agrees to pass a COVID-19 bill that we can send to POTUS." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement Slamming Senate Republicans for Obstructing Legislation For The People Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Hirono, Colleagues To McConnell: Immigrants Are Essential & Deserve Support In COVID-19 Relief Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Wexton Leads Bicameral Response to Trump Administration's Anti-Trans Equal Access Rule Change Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Hon. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Van Hollen, Democrats Call on Epw Chairman Barrasso to Hold Oversight Hearings on Abuse of Authority to Protect Federal Property Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "GDP contracted at an unprecedented 33% annual rate, revealing the historic scale of the economic fallout from this crisis. There should now be no question that Congress and POTUS must come together & pass a relief package large enough to meet this moment." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Hoyer: America Does Not Have Dictators Who Unlawfully Cancel Elections Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "America does not have dictators who unlawfully cancel elections. Trump has no power to cancel or delay the 2020 election, which will happen Nov. 3. He is trying to distract from this morning's dismal economic news and failure to address the COVID-19." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Liz McBride-Chambers, Director of the Office of Employee Assistance - Hoyer Sends Letter to House's Office of Employee Assistance After Republican Members Put Staff in Danger from COVID-19 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm attending today's @HouseJudiciary hearing with Attorney General Barr. I do not believe he is impartially presiding over justice, and he is misleading the American people. I'm particularly concerned he is misusing law enforcement to carry out Trump's political agenda." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today, more than two months after the Dem-led House passed the #HeroesAct, Senate Republicans finally announced their own proposal. Sadly, the package they introduced today fails to rise to the public health and economic challenges facing our nation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' COVID-19 Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Feinstein, Menendez, Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump to Grant TPS for Venezuelans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "We are inching closer to what is predicted to be a dangerous housing crisis where millions of families will face eviction. Senate Republicans should take up and pass the #HeroesAct to avoid this looming disaster." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House took action today to fund a significant portion of the government, including resources to protect the Chesapeake Bay, support our veterans, & provide nutrition assistance for MD families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today's hearing by @WaysMeansCmte Subcommittee on Trade is important to understanding not only the effects of COVID-19 on supply chains but also on the long-term challenges facing American manufacturing and economic growth. https://bit.ly/30EGWNg" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, in bipartisan fashion, the House voted to permanently #FundLWCF when we passed the Great American Outdoors Act. I was proud to join my colleagues this morning to celebrate passage of this bill at an enrollment ceremony. It is a great day for America and #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday, the House voted to replace the bust of former Chief Justice Roger B. Taney with one of Justice Thurgood Marshall, and I urge the Senate to take up this bill. This isn't a partisan issue. It is about honoring those who stood up for justice and equality. #RemoveHate" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackLivesMatter and we must answer calls for change. As Americans speak out on this issue, House Democrats are listening. We passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act 4 weeks ago today. It's time for the Senate to take up this critical bill. http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Tweet - "Weekly new UI claims rose to 1.4 million -- that's the 18th straight week claims were over 1.3 million. This is an unprecedented crisis that is getting worse & 32 million Americans will see unemployment assistance drop off a cliff after this weekend if the Senate doesn't act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Access to Counsel Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly support Chairman @RepAdamSchiff 's request following reports that @DHSgov may be engaging in unprecedented, expanded intelligence. Domestic surveillance & the deployment of heavily armed, anonymous federal law enforcement are tactics used by dictators, not democracies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 The Way We Treat One Another Matters Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Deployment of Federal Law Enforcement to U.S. Cities Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Celebrate NO BAN Act Passage Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2020 Van Hollen Discusses Trump Threat to Send Federal Forces to Baltimore, Legislation to Block It Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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