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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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's National Emergency Declaration Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will reconvene shortly to consider the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. I'm pleased a bipartisan agreement was reached & we will pass this bill soon. I am urging Members on both sides of the aisle to vote yes. https://bit.ly/2U2gvOd" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to help working families & ensure they can support themselves, pay their bills, and care for their children. I thank our new Members for focusing on this legislation #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I thank Members on both sides of the aisle for joining together and voting for the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to reassure the American people that we are focused on doing everything we can to respond to this pandemic. https://bit.ly/3d0ihb2" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Maloney and Raskin seek docs from ICE and CBP on coronavirus procedures for detainees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 11, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are committed to assisting small businesses that are impacted by #coronavirus. The legislation we passed last week provided SBA loan assistance for small businesses, & I thank @HouseSmallBiz for holding a hearing yesterday to discuss next steps." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of the For The People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "I join in calling #EachforEqual this #IWD2020 A gender equal world ensures #equalpay and equal rights for women, which is why I will continue to urge Senate passage of the #PayCheckFairness Act and #ERA legislation passed by the House. https://bit.ly/2PYnhDe" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2013, a #VAWA reauthorization was enacted to help stamp out violence against women & provide victims & survivors with resources they need. The law has now lapsed, & this anniversary I call on the GOP-led Senate to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 House Democrats Pass Emergency Funding Bill to Respond to Coronavirus Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House: Passed an $8.3 billion emergency funding bill to address the coronavirus. Continued to defend the #ACA against Republican efforts to sabotage care. Urged #SCOTUS to side with women's right to choose, as it has done in the past." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2017, the Admin added new countries to its discriminatory travel ban. The policy undermines our security & is inconsistent with our values. The House will vote on the #NoBan Act next week to repeal the POTUS's ban & prevent discriminatory travel bans in the future." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Release of H-2B Visas Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2020 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Harris Applauds Trump Administration Release of Additional H-2B Visas Rep. Andy Harris
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House is committed to a coordinated, fully-funded response to the coronavirus. I expect we'll have a supplemental bill on the Floor soon. This virus is not a partisan issue. We all want to protect the public." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with women across the country as #SCOTUS heard arguments in a case with profound implications for women's reproductive health today. Every woman deserves to make her own health care choices, & Dems will continue to oppose efforts to undermine #RoevWade. #MyRightMyDecision" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental to respond to the coronavirus. I thank appropriators for working hard to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep Americans safe. I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "#SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case yesterday, a GOP case to strike down the #ACA. If the GOP succeeds, here's a look at what would be at stake for hundreds of millions of Americans:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers about Trump Admin. Practice of Sharing Immigrant Children's Confidential Psychotherapy Notes with ICE Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today, #SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case, a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the #ACA. Once again, Trump & Republicans are trying to use the courts to turn the clock back to a time when millions more were uninsured." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
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. 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's National Emergency Declaration Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will reconvene shortly to consider the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. I'm pleased a bipartisan agreement was reached & we will pass this bill soon. I am urging Members on both sides of the aisle to vote yes. https://bit.ly/2U2gvOd" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to help working families & ensure they can support themselves, pay their bills, and care for their children. I thank our new Members for focusing on this legislation #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I thank Members on both sides of the aisle for joining together and voting for the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to reassure the American people that we are focused on doing everything we can to respond to this pandemic. https://bit.ly/3d0ihb2" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Letter to Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Shaheen, Hassan Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Casey, Colleagues Press Coronavirus Task Force on Situation in Nursing Homes and Preparedness for Seniors, People with Disabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Maloney and Raskin seek docs from ICE and CBP on coronavirus procedures for detainees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 11, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are committed to assisting small businesses that are impacted by #coronavirus. The legislation we passed last week provided SBA loan assistance for small businesses, & I thank @HouseSmallBiz for holding a hearing yesterday to discuss next steps." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2020 Reps. Adams and Rep. Underwood, and Senator Harris Unveil Historic Legislative Package to Address America's Black Maternal Health Crisis Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of the For The People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "I join in calling #EachforEqual this #IWD2020 A gender equal world ensures #equalpay and equal rights for women, which is why I will continue to urge Senate passage of the #PayCheckFairness Act and #ERA legislation passed by the House. https://bit.ly/2PYnhDe" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2013, a #VAWA reauthorization was enacted to help stamp out violence against women & provide victims & survivors with resources they need. The law has now lapsed, & this anniversary I call on the GOP-led Senate to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 House Democrats Pass Emergency Funding Bill to Respond to Coronavirus Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House: Passed an $8.3 billion emergency funding bill to address the coronavirus. Continued to defend the #ACA against Republican efforts to sabotage care. Urged #SCOTUS to side with women's right to choose, as it has done in the past." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2017, the Admin added new countries to its discriminatory travel ban. The policy undermines our security & is inconsistent with our values. The House will vote on the #NoBan Act next week to repeal the POTUS's ban & prevent discriminatory travel bans in the future." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Release of H-2B Visas Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2020 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Harris Applauds Trump Administration Release of Additional H-2B Visas Rep.Andy Harris
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House is committed to a coordinated, fully-funded response to the coronavirus. I expect we'll have a supplemental bill on the Floor soon. This virus is not a partisan issue. We all want to protect the public." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with women across the country as #SCOTUS heard arguments in a case with profound implications for women's reproductive health today. Every woman deserves to make her own health care choices, & Dems will continue to oppose efforts to undermine #RoevWade. #MyRightMyDecision" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the United States Department of Defense - U.S. Senator Tina Smith & Democratic Senate Colleagues Defend Right of Department of Defense Civilian Workers to Engage in Collective Bargaining Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental to respond to the coronavirus. I thank appropriators for working hard to reach a bipartisan agreement to keep Americans safe. I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2020 Tweet - "#SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case yesterday, a GOP case to strike down the #ACA. If the GOP succeeds, here's a look at what would be at stake for hundreds of millions of Americans:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers about Trump Admin. Practice of Sharing Immigrant Children's Confidential Psychotherapy Notes with ICE Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today, #SCOTUS announced it will hear the Texas v. United States case, a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the #ACA. Once again, Trump & Republicans are trying to use the courts to turn the clock back to a time when millions more were uninsured." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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