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Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the American people will hear directly from Amb. Sondland, who will speak directly to how POTUS withheld security assistance & a White House meeting to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival. No one, not even the President, is above the law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The American people heard directly from Ambassador Sondland that POTUS directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine, there was a quid pro quo, and everyone knew. Then we learned Ukraine knew too -- as early as the 7/25 phone call." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "While the House has already passed legislation to condemn the Chinese government crackdown on protests in Hong Kong & authorize sanctions, we will take up the Senate-passed bill today under suspension of the rules. Following passage, I urge @POTUS to enact this bill w/o delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with civil society organizations in condemning Republican attacks against the whistleblower. All Members -- regardless of party -- have a responsibility to protect the whistleblower and all whistleblowers who might come forward in the future." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The facts are uncontested, and President Trump and his allies can't defend his actions, so they are attempting to smear those who have the courage to come forward and tell the American people the truth about what they saw. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told press that the American people are hearing from witnesses this week about how President Trump abused the power of his office and bribed a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman will testify today about what he heard on Trump's call with Ukraine. He is a decorated war veteran and a patriot. I commend him for coming before @HouseIntel today to tell the American people the truth. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Ambassador Volker--who was appointed by POTUS--admit that he should have understood that POTUS & his allies were requesting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, something he considers "unacceptable."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The testimony from Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams -- two firsthand witnesses -- today show the American people a clear effort by the President to press Ukraine to announce investigations to benefit the President's reelection campaign. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran, that it is inappropriate for the President of the United States demand a foreign government to investigate his political opponent." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Witnesses continue to confirm this key point: it is not normal or acceptable for a President to ask a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans' continued attacks against the whistleblower and attempts to out him or her are shameful and ought to alarm every American. Every Member, regardless of party, ought to uphold whistleblower protections, which ensure honest government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Volker is a witness requested by the GOP & has corroborated key facts from multiple witnesses that POTUS & his allies were asking the Ukrainians to investigate a political rival, something he considers "unacceptable," & there was no basis for the debunked conspiracy theories." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch's testimony shed important light on how the President's sustained pressure campaign to bribe Ukraine began: with the President removing a widely-respected, career diplomat with a record of anti-corruption work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseIntel for holding another thorough, methodical hearing focused on the facts and uncovering the truth about the President's abuse of power. I also applaud the service and courage of Ambassador Yovanovitch and thank her for testifying today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "While the President has a right to appoint and remove ambassadors, he is not entitled to removing a career diplomat who was doing her job and combating corruption because she stood in the way of his effort to bribe a foreign government into investigating a political rival." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Dems worked #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to reauthorize @EximBankUS & support U.S. jobs Heard from witnesses about the President's abuse of power Next week, we will pass a bill to fund the govt after the GOP Senate failed to do its work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Support Job Creation, Ensure American Businesses Can Remain Globally Competitive Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 15, 2019 Van Hollen Names Baltimore Child Abuse Center as 2019 "Angel in Adoption" Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "When POTUS & his allies attack the whistleblower, they are putting that person's safety at risk & deterring future whistleblowers from coming forward. I urge POTUS & all Members to cease & desist from trying to intimidate this whistleblower & those who might be whistleblowers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Whistleblower Protection Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Extension of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Discussed About The Rebranding Of Quid Pro Quo To Bribery Which According To The Constitution Is Impeachable Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The damning evidence of the President's abuse of power continues to mount as a career public servant explains the President and his allies were pressuring Ukraine for his own personal gain. Let's be clear: bribing a foreign government to investigate a political rival is wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that POTUS is welcoming President Erdogan for an official visit today. He is again turning a blind eye to the actions of foreign leaders who have amassed power and seek to rule as autocrats." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of #Dreamers serve their communities in health-care positions. If the #DACA program ends, that would be devastating to our health care system. I urge #SCOTUS to uphold DACA & ensure Dreamers can continue serving in these important roles." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on President Erdogan's Official White House Visit Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I told reporters evidence continues to mount against President Trump and reveals that he abused the power of his office to bribe a foreign government for his own political gain. The President's actions were wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Yes, read the transcript. It's all right there. From "I would like you to do us a favor though" to "it's very important that you do it," it's clear that the President abused his power to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our election." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the public will hear from a career foreign service officer, George Kent, about how the President used the power of his office to try to bribe a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. RT if you believe the President's actions were wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Bill Taylor, a West Point graduate, veteran, & diplomat, was clear when he testified: Trump withheld a White House meeting to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our elections. RT if you agree it is wrong for a President to encourage foreign interference in our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Support Student Veterans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Oral Arguments for DACA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 In honor of Veterans Day, Merkley, Brown, Reed, Van Hollen introduce legislation to extend critical financial protections for servicemembers to veterans and consumers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As oral arguments begin in the #DACA case, I urge #SCOTUS to side with #Dreamers, who are contributing to our economy & nation's future, and not the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda. We must #ProtectTheDream." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, on #VeteransDay, Americans from all walks of life celebrate the service of veterans and the sacrifices they and their families made to keep our country safe. https://bit.ly/32xKz6B " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Booker Urge Administration to Stop Federal Use of Private Prisons Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the American people will hear directly from Amb. Sondland, who will speak directly to how POTUS withheld security assistance & a White House meeting to pressure a foreign government to investigate a political rival. No one, not even the President, is above the law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator - Tonko, Kuster, Pallone lead 220+ Members Calling on EPA to Negotiate in Good Faith Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The American people heard directly from Ambassador Sondland that POTUS directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine, there was a quid pro quo, and everyone knew. Then we learned Ukraine knew too -- as early as the 7/25 phone call." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "While the House has already passed legislation to condemn the Chinese government crackdown on protests in Hong Kong & authorize sanctions, we will take up the Senate-passed bill today under suspension of the rules. Following passage, I urge @POTUS to enact this bill w/o delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I stand with civil society organizations in condemning Republican attacks against the whistleblower. All Members -- regardless of party -- have a responsibility to protect the whistleblower and all whistleblowers who might come forward in the future." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The facts are uncontested, and President Trump and his allies can't defend his actions, so they are attempting to smear those who have the courage to come forward and tell the American people the truth about what they saw. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told press that the American people are hearing from witnesses this week about how President Trump abused the power of his office and bribed a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman will testify today about what he heard on Trump's call with Ukraine. He is a decorated war veteran and a patriot. I commend him for coming before @HouseIntel today to tell the American people the truth. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Ambassador Volker--who was appointed by POTUS--admit that he should have understood that POTUS & his allies were requesting Ukraine to investigate the Bidens, something he considers "unacceptable."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The testimony from Lt. Col. Vindman and Jennifer Williams -- two firsthand witnesses -- today show the American people a clear effort by the President to press Ukraine to announce investigations to benefit the President's reelection campaign. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "I agree with Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran, that it is inappropriate for the President of the United States demand a foreign government to investigate his political opponent." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Witnesses continue to confirm this key point: it is not normal or acceptable for a President to ask a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans' continued attacks against the whistleblower and attempts to out him or her are shameful and ought to alarm every American. Every Member, regardless of party, ought to uphold whistleblower protections, which ensure honest government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Volker is a witness requested by the GOP & has corroborated key facts from multiple witnesses that POTUS & his allies were asking the Ukrainians to investigate a political rival, something he considers "unacceptable," & there was no basis for the debunked conspiracy theories." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Hearing of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence - The Testimony of Mr. Holmes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Yovanovitch's testimony shed important light on how the President's sustained pressure campaign to bribe Ukraine began: with the President removing a widely-respected, career diplomat with a record of anti-corruption work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseIntel for holding another thorough, methodical hearing focused on the facts and uncovering the truth about the President's abuse of power. I also applaud the service and courage of Ambassador Yovanovitch and thank her for testifying today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "While the President has a right to appoint and remove ambassadors, he is not entitled to removing a career diplomat who was doing her job and combating corruption because she stood in the way of his effort to bribe a foreign government into investigating a political rival." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This week, Dems worked #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to reauthorize @EximBankUS & support U.S. jobs Heard from witnesses about the President's abuse of power Next week, we will pass a bill to fund the govt after the GOP Senate failed to do its work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Support Job Creation, Ensure American Businesses Can Remain Globally Competitive Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 15, 2019 Van Hollen Names Baltimore Child Abuse Center as 2019 "Angel in Adoption" Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "When POTUS & his allies attack the whistleblower, they are putting that person's safety at risk & deterring future whistleblowers from coming forward. I urge POTUS & all Members to cease & desist from trying to intimidate this whistleblower & those who might be whistleblowers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Whistleblower Protection Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Extension of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Discussed About The Rebranding Of Quid Pro Quo To Bribery Which According To The Constitution Is Impeachable Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "The damning evidence of the President's abuse of power continues to mount as a career public servant explains the President and his allies were pressuring Ukraine for his own personal gain. Let's be clear: bribing a foreign government to investigate a political rival is wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that POTUS is welcoming President Erdogan for an official visit today. He is again turning a blind eye to the actions of foreign leaders who have amassed power and seek to rule as autocrats." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of #Dreamers serve their communities in health-care positions. If the #DACA program ends, that would be devastating to our health care system. I urge #SCOTUS to uphold DACA & ensure Dreamers can continue serving in these important roles." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on President Erdogan's Official White House Visit Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I told reporters evidence continues to mount against President Trump and reveals that he abused the power of his office to bribe a foreign government for his own political gain. The President's actions were wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs - Van Hollen, Colleagues Request Update on VA and DOD Efforts to Protect Veterans and Servicemembers from Foreign Online Disinformation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Yes, read the transcript. It's all right there. From "I would like you to do us a favor though" to "it's very important that you do it," it's clear that the President abused his power to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our election." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the public will hear from a career foreign service officer, George Kent, about how the President used the power of his office to try to bribe a foreign government to interfere in our elections for his own personal gain. RT if you believe the President's actions were wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, Richard Shelby, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, and Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Kuster Leads Bipartisan Letter Requesting Increased Funding for Veterans Housing Program Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Bill Taylor, a West Point graduate, veteran, & diplomat, was clear when he testified: Trump withheld a White House meeting to pressure Ukraine to interfere in our elections. RT if you agree it is wrong for a President to encourage foreign interference in our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Members of Congress Introduce Legislation to Support Student Veterans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Oral Arguments for DACA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 In honor of Veterans Day, Merkley, Brown, Reed, Van Hollen introduce legislation to extend critical financial protections for servicemembers to veterans and consumers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As oral arguments begin in the #DACA case, I urge #SCOTUS to side with #Dreamers, who are contributing to our economy & nation's future, and not the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda. We must #ProtectTheDream." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2019 Tweet - "Today, on #VeteransDay, Americans from all walks of life celebrate the service of veterans and the sacrifices they and their families made to keep our country safe. https://bit.ly/32xKz6B " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Booker Urge Administration to Stop Federal Use of Private Prisons Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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