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July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Every American ought to be concerned by how the Administration is treating migrants at the border. We should be treating migrant children and families as we would want our own families treated. I thank @OversightDems for today's hearing to hold the Admin accountable."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center Contractors
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Oversight Committee Plans Hearing with Acosta on Plea Deal with Epstein
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to Thomas Campbell, President of DC Capital Partners, LLC - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Centers Conrtactors
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to George Zoley, Chief Executive Officer of The GEO Group, Inc. - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Centers Conrtactors
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Raskin, Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in Ndaa
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "I was excited to speak with @SEIU President @MaryKayHenry today about bringing the #RaiseTheWage Act to the House Floor next week. An increase in the minimum wage is long overdue & will benefit millions of workers in Maryland and across the country."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Inspector General's Investigation into the Administration's FBI Relocation Plan
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2019
Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2019
Tweet - "I thank the @HispanicCaucus for visiting the border to witness the conditions at detention facilities. Their reports are deeply alarming. Migrants deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and Dems will continue to work to hold the Trump Admin accountable. #DemsAtTheBorder"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "#Dreamers deserve to know they will be allowed to remain in the country they love and help build its future. When they take up the #DACA case, #SCOTUS ought to uphold rulings of lower courts, and I urge the Senate to take action on #HR6 without delay."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "#Stonewall will always stand as a proud waypoint on the long march of #LGBTQ rights. As we mark the 50th anniversary, let us pay tribute to those who were there & be resolved to continue marching proudly forward for full and lasting equality for all. https://bit.ly/2ZUAFeg "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Take up DACA Case
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Partisan Redistricting
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Wyden, Castro, Van Hollen, Sanders Reintroduce Measure to Restore Oversight of Federal Facilities
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019
Raskin Statement on Border Supplemental Vote
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Administration Proposal to End Protections for Homeless Transgender People
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Harris, Democrats Call on Trump to Help Venezuelans by Granting them Temporary Protected Status
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019
Blumenthal, Speier, Raskin & Desaulnier Introduce Legislation to Rein in Illegal Political Activity by Presidential Appointees
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2019
Tweet - "4 years ago, #SCOTUS ruled in favor of marriage equality -- a major victory for our country. However, discriminatory policies and acts of violence still threaten the #LGBTQ community today. House Dems will continue to fight for equality & urge the Senate to pass the #EqualityAct."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Van Hollen Introduces the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Heartbroken to see Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez & his daughter Valeria were found yesterday on the bank of the Rio Grande. The policies pursued by this Administration are driving migrants into perilous situations as their desperation to seek asylum grows. This cannot continue."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement On House Passage of Emergency Border Supplemental
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Statement by Congressman Harris on Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Programs at Southern Border
Rep. Andy Harris
June 22, 2019
Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "As a father, I can't imagine the wrenching decision a parent makes to send their child away from danger only to be met by inhumane conditions. It is our responsibility to ensure those seeking refuge & asylum under American law are treated humanely, thoughtfully, & safely."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, the House passed a bill to address the urgent humanitarian situation at our border and ensure protections for children & families. The Senate should take up this bill immediately or incorporate protections into their own version."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "On WorldRefugeeDay, I join in expressing my support for displaced people, refugees, & asylum seekers fleeing violence & persecution around the world and in reaffirming our nation's commitment to ensuring the safety, health, & well-being of these courageous individuals."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The funding bills passed today make investments that will benefit #MD05 families, such as efforts to restore oysters to the #ChesapeakeBay, strengthening workforce development, & supporting research initiatives at NIH. I urge the Senate to take it quickly. https://bit.ly/2KpdGEp "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019
Letter to Acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought - Hoyer, Lee Lead Letter Opposing Changes to the Official Poverty Calculation
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 15, 2019
Van Hollen Pushes to Honor Maryland Veterans in NDAA
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today @HASCDemocrats marked up a defense authorization bill for 2020. It is shameful that all but 2 Republicans chose to make this vote partisan, denying troops a pay raise, rejecting critical defense initiatives, & ignoring the requests of our military."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 13, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Republicans Politicizing the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2019
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Call Center Workers and U.S. Consumers
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Prevent Loss of Life
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2019
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep. Andy Harris
June 11, 2019
Committee on Appropriations Passes H-2B Amendment Cosponsored by Rep. Andy Harris
Rep. Andy Harris
Date
Title
Politician
July 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2019
Tweet - "Every American ought to be concerned by how the Administration is treating migrants at the border. We should be treating migrant children and families as we would want our own families treated. I thank @OversightDems for today's hearing to hold the Admin accountable."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center Contractors
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Oversight Committee Plans Hearing with Acosta on Plea Deal with Epstein
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to Thomas Campbell, President of DC Capital Partners, LLC - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Centers Conrtactors
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Letter to George Zoley, Chief Executive Officer of The GEO Group, Inc. - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Centers Conrtactors
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 10, 2019
Raskin, Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in Ndaa
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "I was excited to speak with @SEIU President @MaryKayHenry today about bringing the #RaiseTheWage Act to the House Floor next week. An increase in the minimum wage is long overdue & will benefit millions of workers in Maryland and across the country."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Inspector General's Investigation into the Administration's FBI Relocation Plan
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2019
Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2019
Tweet - "I thank the @HispanicCaucus for visiting the border to witness the conditions at detention facilities. Their reports are deeply alarming. Migrants deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and Dems will continue to work to hold the Trump Admin accountable. #DemsAtTheBorder"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "#Dreamers deserve to know they will be allowed to remain in the country they love and help build its future. When they take up the #DACA case, #SCOTUS ought to uphold rulings of lower courts, and I urge the Senate to take action on #HR6 without delay."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Tweet - "#Stonewall will always stand as a proud waypoint on the long march of #LGBTQ rights. As we mark the 50th anniversary, let us pay tribute to those who were there & be resolved to continue marching proudly forward for full and lasting equality for all. https://bit.ly/2ZUAFeg "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Take up DACA Case
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Partisan Redistricting
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Wyden, Castro, Van Hollen, Sanders Reintroduce Measure to Restore Oversight of Federal Facilities
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019
Raskin Statement on Border Supplemental Vote
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Administration Proposal to End Protections for Homeless Transgender People
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Harris, Democrats Call on Trump to Help Venezuelans by Granting them Temporary Protected Status
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2019
Blumenthal, Speier, Raskin & Desaulnier Introduce Legislation to Rein in Illegal Political Activity by Presidential Appointees
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2019
Tweet - "4 years ago, #SCOTUS ruled in favor of marriage equality -- a major victory for our country. However, discriminatory policies and acts of violence still threaten the #LGBTQ community today. House Dems will continue to fight for equality & urge the Senate to pass the #EqualityAct."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Van Hollen Introduces the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Heartbroken to see Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez & his daughter Valeria were found yesterday on the bank of the Rio Grande. The policies pursued by this Administration are driving migrants into perilous situations as their desperation to seek asylum grows. This cannot continue."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement On House Passage of Emergency Border Supplemental
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Statement by Congressman Harris on Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Programs at Southern Border
Rep.Andy Harris
June 22, 2019
Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "As a father, I can't imagine the wrenching decision a parent makes to send their child away from danger only to be met by inhumane conditions. It is our responsibility to ensure those seeking refuge & asylum under American law are treated humanely, thoughtfully, & safely."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
Tweet - "Tonight, the House passed a bill to address the urgent humanitarian situation at our border and ensure protections for children & families. The Senate should take up this bill immediately or incorporate protections into their own version."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "On WorldRefugeeDay, I join in expressing my support for displaced people, refugees, & asylum seekers fleeing violence & persecution around the world and in reaffirming our nation's commitment to ensuring the safety, health, & well-being of these courageous individuals."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The funding bills passed today make investments that will benefit #MD05 families, such as efforts to restore oysters to the #ChesapeakeBay, strengthening workforce development, & supporting research initiatives at NIH. I urge the Senate to take it quickly. https://bit.ly/2KpdGEp "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019
Letter to Acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought - Hoyer, Lee Lead Letter Opposing Changes to the Official Poverty Calculation
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 15, 2019
Van Hollen Pushes to Honor Maryland Veterans in NDAA
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today @HASCDemocrats marked up a defense authorization bill for 2020. It is shameful that all but 2 Republicans chose to make this vote partisan, denying troops a pay raise, rejecting critical defense initiatives, & ignoring the requests of our military."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 13, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Republicans Politicizing the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2019
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Call Center Workers and U.S. Consumers
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Prevent Loss of Life
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2019
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
Rep.Andy Harris
June 11, 2019
Committee on Appropriations Passes H-2B Amendment Cosponsored by Rep. Andy Harris
Rep.Andy Harris
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