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Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 8 years since the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was repealed, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces. I was proud to bring legislation to repeal #DADT to the House Floor, and House Dems continue to stand up for LGBTQ rights." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "DHS made the right decision to reverse its inhumane plan to deport sick migrant children receiving medical care and their families. However, I remain deeply concerned by their cruel anti-immigrant agenda." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government and health programs through November 21. I urge the Senate to use this time to work with us to develop bipartisan funding bills that can be signed into law. We can get the job done." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 19, 2019 Administration Appears to Reverse Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children After Pressure from Oversight Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Casey, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - New Documents Show Pentagon Spent At Least $184,000 in U.S. Taxpayer Funds at President Trump's Turnberry Resort Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Seeks Testimony From Top USCIS and ICE Officials After DHS Breaches Agreement with Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "This #ConstitutionDay & #CitizenshipDay, we commemorate the signing of the Constitution and recognize those who have become citizens. Let us recommit to upholding the Constitution, ensuring all Americans can exercise their right to vote, and fix our broken immigration system." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Wyden, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth I stand with @RepDMP and the @HispanicCaucus Women's Task Force in the fight for economic justice, health care, and equality for all women. Hispanic women face inequities that must be addressed, and we are united in ending those disparities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - "Maryland Delegation Urges USDA to Reconsider Food and Nutrition Benefit Changes Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the innumerable contributions and the service of Hispanic Americans to our nation. As we mark this occasion, we must also stand united against the Admin's dangerous and dehumanizing anti-immigrant policies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "As we enter Hispanic Heritage month this weekend, House Democrats remain committed to ensuring that #Dreamers can continue to contribute to the country they love and call home." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of VAWA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Coastal Communities and Economies Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "For 25 years, #VAWA has helped stamp out domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, and sexual harassment and provide victims and survivors with the resources to recover and seek justice. #VAWA25" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 12, 2019 Van Hollen Joins Democratic Senators In Introducing Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's policy of turning away desperate and frightened families is cruel. I disagree with the #SCOTUS decision to allow the asylum ban to be implemented. I hope courts will uphold our asylum laws & ensure that America remains a beacon of hope." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Trump Administration's Asylum Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that @POTUS will not provide TPS status to Bahamians fleeing the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. It will take time to rebuild. I urge POTUS to reconsider this decision and provide Bahamians with the opportunity to live & work here until it is safe to return." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement Clarifying Comments at Pen and Pad Press Conference Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Dr Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Raskin, Cummings Threaten Subpoena if DOD Continues Withholding Documents on Taxpayer Funds Spent at Trump's Turnberry Resort Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased the Select Committee on the @ClimateCrisis held a hearing this afternoon on how to increase the #manufacturing of renewable energy technology & create good-paying #manufacturing jobs so more workers & businesses can #MakeItInAmerica." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President Firing John Bolton Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, I join my friend, @RepMarkTakano, in calling for a VA stand-down so that all VA employees have the resources and training to help veterans. We must #BeThere for all veterans in crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While I am relieved that John Bolton will no longer be at the President's ear, I continue to be deeply concerned by the chaos and dysfunction of this White House." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on 2018 Census Bureau Report Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Bahamas." Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 9, 2019 Oversight to Hold Emergency Hearing on Trump Administration Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Raskin Leads 217 Members in Supporting Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raskin" Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 2, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "On #LaborDay, we recognize the hard-won victories of the worker's rights movement and the contributions of working men and women across the country and throughout our history who have built our economy and a strong middle class. https://bit.ly/2lWHlKl " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Aswers From HHS on Sudden End to Women's Health Helpline Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 8 years since the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was repealed, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces. I was proud to bring legislation to repeal #DADT to the House Floor, and House Dems continue to stand up for LGBTQ rights." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "DHS made the right decision to reverse its inhumane plan to deport sick migrant children receiving medical care and their families. However, I remain deeply concerned by their cruel anti-immigrant agenda." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government and health programs through November 21. I urge the Senate to use this time to work with us to develop bipartisan funding bills that can be signed into law. We can get the job done." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 19, 2019 Administration Appears to Reverse Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children After Pressure from Oversight Committee Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Reps. Pressley, Wexton Slam Carson's Latest Attack on Transgender Americans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Casey, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - New Documents Show Pentagon Spent At Least $184,000 in U.S. Taxpayer Funds at President Trump's Turnberry Resort Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Seeks Testimony From Top USCIS and ICE Officials After DHS Breaches Agreement with Committee Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "This #ConstitutionDay & #CitizenshipDay, we commemorate the signing of the Constitution and recognize those who have become citizens. Let us recommit to upholding the Constitution, ensuring all Americans can exercise their right to vote, and fix our broken immigration system." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019 Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Wyden, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2019 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth I stand with @RepDMP and the @HispanicCaucus Women's Task Force in the fight for economic justice, health care, and equality for all women. Hispanic women face inequities that must be addressed, and we are united in ending those disparities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - "Maryland Delegation Urges USDA to Reconsider Food and Nutrition Benefit Changes Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 15, 2019 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the innumerable contributions and the service of Hispanic Americans to our nation. As we mark this occasion, we must also stand united against the Admin's dangerous and dehumanizing anti-immigrant policies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "As we enter Hispanic Heritage month this weekend, House Democrats remain committed to ensuring that #Dreamers can continue to contribute to the country they love and call home." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of VAWA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Coastal Communities and Economies Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2019 Tweet - "For 25 years, #VAWA has helped stamp out domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, and sexual harassment and provide victims and survivors with the resources to recover and seek justice. #VAWA25" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 12, 2019 Van Hollen Joins Democratic Senators In Introducing Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 12, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's policy of turning away desperate and frightened families is cruel. I disagree with the #SCOTUS decision to allow the asylum ban to be implemented. I hope courts will uphold our asylum laws & ensure that America remains a beacon of hope." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Trump Administration's Asylum Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Executive Calendar Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that @POTUS will not provide TPS status to Bahamians fleeing the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. It will take time to rebuild. I urge POTUS to reconsider this decision and provide Bahamians with the opportunity to live & work here until it is safe to return." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement Clarifying Comments at Pen and Pad Press Conference Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Dr Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Raskin, Cummings Threaten Subpoena if DOD Continues Withholding Documents on Taxpayer Funds Spent at Trump's Turnberry Resort Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I'm pleased the Select Committee on the @ClimateCrisis held a hearing this afternoon on how to increase the #manufacturing of renewable energy technology & create good-paying #manufacturing jobs so more workers & businesses can #MakeItInAmerica." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President Firing John Bolton Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Today, on #WorldSuicidePreventionDay, I join my friend, @RepMarkTakano, in calling for a VA stand-down so that all VA employees have the resources and training to help veterans. We must #BeThere for all veterans in crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "While I am relieved that John Bolton will no longer be at the President's ear, I continue to be deeply concerned by the chaos and dysfunction of this White House." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on 2018 Census Bureau Report Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 9, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: "Humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Bahamas." Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 9, 2019 Oversight to Hold Emergency Hearing on Trump Administration Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker United States House of Representatives, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chairman Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Raskin Leads 217 Members in Supporting Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2019 MSNBC "The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell" - Transcript: "Interview with Rep. Raskin" Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 2, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2019 Tweet - "On #LaborDay, we recognize the hard-won victories of the worker's rights movement and the contributions of working men and women across the country and throughout our history who have built our economy and a strong middle class. https://bit.ly/2lWHlKl " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Aswers From HHS on Sudden End to Women's Health Helpline Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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