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May 17, 2019 Tweets - "It is shameful that 30 states across the country permit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. #HR5, the #EqualityAct, ensures LGBT individuals are protected from discrimination in all 50 states." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "On International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, I'm proud to bring #HR5 to the Floor. By passing the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against #LGBT Americans, we are taking an important step toward achieving equality, justice, and opportunity for all. #IDAHOBIT" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, millions of #LGBT Americans still face discrimination in the U.S. That's why House Democrats are passing #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in protecting Americans from bigotry, hate, & exclusion." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Harris, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Arctic Drilling Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @WaysMeansCmte for calling attention to our nation's maternal mortality crisis & disparities facing women of color. After last month's launch of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, this hearing is the latest step by Dems to highlight this crisis & discuss how to address it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Tweet - ".@POTUS' immigration proposal is a non-starter and another example of how this President continues to base his immigration policies on xenophobic and false stereotypes about immigrants from certain parts of the world." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Hoyer: President Trump's Immigration Proposal Is a Non-Starter Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "The @DeptofDefense's intent to take funds away from our military to pay for an ineffective border wall is an egregious and ill-conceived usurpation of Congress's constitutional authority and a dangerous abandonment of our men and women in uniform." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Hoyer Statement in Opposition to President Trump's Attempt to Fund an Ineffective Border Wall At the Expense of Our Troops Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @ModernizeCmte for holding a hearing today on increasing transparency in the legislative branch. For our government to work #ForThePeople, it must be accessible, transparent, and open." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 9, 2019 Congressman Andy Harris Applauds Department of Homeland Security for Finalization of H-2B Visa Increase Rep. Andy Harris
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Our servicemen and women serve their nation with distinction, and it's unacceptable that many have experienced delays in receiving their GI Bill benefits. I commend @VetAffairsDems for holding a hearing today on this important issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "New reports on maternal mortality are extremely alarming. It's inconceivable that American women are at a higher risk of pregnancy-related deaths than their own mothers, & that African American women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "One year after the Trump Admin instituted its family separation policy, it has failed to #ReuniteEveryChild. House Dems will continue to conduct oversight to ensure that these children are returned to their parents -- every last one. #FamiliesBelongTogether https://bit.ly/2H6c3bL" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "This #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, I join in celebrating small businesses in #MD05 & throughout the state of Maryland. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, & we must ensure they have access to the resources & opportunity they need to #MakeItInAmerica." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2019 Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 2, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 2, 2019 Cummings, Raskin Introduce Waiver Accountability and Transparency Act Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 1, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 1, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "I join in celebrating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month & the many contributions of the AAPI community. I'm proud to work w @CAPAC & Chair @RepJudyChu to continue our work to ensure that America lives up to its promise for all its people. #APAHM https://bit.ly/2VaVuUX " Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "I met with these inspiring @Georgetown students today & reiterated my commitment to bringing #HR6 the Dream & Promise Act to the Floor for a vote to #ProtectDreamers & ensure they have a pathway to citizenship so they can stay in the U.S. & continue to contribute to our country." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary marked up H.R. 5, the #EqualityAct. Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. #LGBT Americans & their families deserve to be protected against all forms of discrimination." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Reps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Military Servicemembers' Rights to Sue for Medical Malpractice Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's latest memo on asylum regulations will do nothing to address the humanitarian crisis on our border of the Admin's own making. @POTUS should work w Congress in a good faith effort to uphold U.S. law, which allows asylum requests." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Memo on Asylum Regulations Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 19, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Rakin Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 18, 2019 Van Hollen, Blunt Announce New Bill to Honor WWI Minority Veterans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 18, 2019 Tweet - "Congress must have the full report & all underlying evidence in order to determine what actions may be necessary to ensure that the Congress & the American people have all the info they need to know the truth & all options ought to remain on the table to achieve that objective." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 17, 2019 Letter to Sen. Richard Riley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Feinstein, Colleagues Oppose Funding for Administration's Cruel Immigration Policies Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 17, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Van Hollen, Senators Call on Subcommittee Chairman to Secure Funding for Job Training for Older Americans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Disagreement in a democracy is expected. Incitement is not acceptable, however. The President's tweet regarding Rep. Omar ought to be taken down immediately, and he owes her an apology." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Dems were elected to return to a government of, by, & for the people. In the first 100 days of the Congress, we are delivering on our #ForThePeople agenda to raise wages, lower health care costs, & more. Read my @CNN op-ed with @SpeakerPelosi:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dem promised to return to a government #ForThePeople. I'm proud we passed a government reform package soon after taking the majority. Learn more about #HR1 and other accomplishments in our first 100 days of the 116th Congress: https://bit.ly/2X2kJFl #100DaysForthePeople" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have taken action in the first 100 days to #FightTheBan & passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's ban on transgender service members. House Dems will continue to speak out against this harmful ban & work to #ProtectTransTroops." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 House Democrats Mark 100 Days of Fighting For The People Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 CNN - Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer: It's been a busy 100 days for House Democrats Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
April 11, 2019 Van Hollen Statement on David Bernhardt Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 11, 2019 Hoyer: The American People Deserve a Federal Government that Works Efficiently and Effectively For Them Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
May 17, 2019 Tweets - "It is shameful that 30 states across the country permit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. #HR5, the #EqualityAct, ensures LGBT individuals are protected from discrimination in all 50 states." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "On International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia, I'm proud to bring #HR5 to the Floor. By passing the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against #LGBT Americans, we are taking an important step toward achieving equality, justice, and opportunity for all. #IDAHOBIT" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "In 2019, millions of #LGBT Americans still face discrimination in the U.S. That's why House Democrats are passing #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit discrimination against #LGBT Americans. I urge @HouseGOP to join us in protecting Americans from bigotry, hate, & exclusion." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Harris, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Arctic Drilling Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @WaysMeansCmte for calling attention to our nation's maternal mortality crisis & disparities facing women of color. After last month's launch of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, this hearing is the latest step by Dems to highlight this crisis & discuss how to address it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Tweet - ".@POTUS' immigration proposal is a non-starter and another example of how this President continues to base his immigration policies on xenophobic and false stereotypes about immigrants from certain parts of the world." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Hoyer: President Trump's Immigration Proposal Is a Non-Starter Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Tweet - "#LGBT Americans are at risk of being fired, refused housing, or denied services in 30 states. On Friday, I will bring the #EqualityAct to the Floor for a vote to put an end LGBT discrimination nationwide. I urge the GOP to join us in supporting this critically important bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Bonamici Leads Effort to Call on DeVos to Reinstate Protections for Transgender Students; Joined by 44 Colleagues Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "The @DeptofDefense's intent to take funds away from our military to pay for an ineffective border wall is an egregious and ill-conceived usurpation of Congress's constitutional authority and a dangerous abandonment of our men and women in uniform." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Hoyer Statement in Opposition to President Trump's Attempt to Fund an Ineffective Border Wall At the Expense of Our Troops Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @ModernizeCmte for holding a hearing today on increasing transparency in the legislative branch. For our government to work #ForThePeople, it must be accessible, transparent, and open." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 9, 2019 Congressman Andy Harris Applauds Department of Homeland Security for Finalization of H-2B Visa Increase Rep.Andy Harris
May 9, 2019 Tweet - "Our servicemen and women serve their nation with distinction, and it's unacceptable that many have experienced delays in receiving their GI Bill benefits. I commend @VetAffairsDems for holding a hearing today on this important issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "New reports on maternal mortality are extremely alarming. It's inconceivable that American women are at a higher risk of pregnancy-related deaths than their own mothers, & that African American women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2019 Tweet - "One year after the Trump Admin instituted its family separation policy, it has failed to #ReuniteEveryChild. House Dems will continue to conduct oversight to ensure that these children are returned to their parents -- every last one. #FamiliesBelongTogether https://bit.ly/2H6c3bL" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 6, 2019 Tweet - "This #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, I join in celebrating small businesses in #MD05 & throughout the state of Maryland. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, & we must ensure they have access to the resources & opportunity they need to #MakeItInAmerica." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2019 Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 2, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 2, 2019 Cummings, Raskin Introduce Waiver Accountability and Transparency Act Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 1, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 1, 2019 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "I join in celebrating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month & the many contributions of the AAPI community. I'm proud to work w @CAPAC & Chair @RepJudyChu to continue our work to ensure that America lives up to its promise for all its people. #APAHM https://bit.ly/2VaVuUX " Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "I met with these inspiring @Georgetown students today & reiterated my commitment to bringing #HR6 the Dream & Promise Act to the Floor for a vote to #ProtectDreamers & ensure they have a pathway to citizenship so they can stay in the U.S. & continue to contribute to our country." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary marked up H.R. 5, the #EqualityAct. Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. #LGBT Americans & their families deserve to be protected against all forms of discrimination." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Reps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Military Servicemembers' Rights to Sue for Medical Malpractice Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 30, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's latest memo on asylum regulations will do nothing to address the humanitarian crisis on our border of the Admin's own making. @POTUS should work w Congress in a good faith effort to uphold U.S. law, which allows asylum requests." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Memo on Asylum Regulations Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2019 Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 19, 2019 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Rakin Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 18, 2019 Van Hollen, Blunt Announce New Bill to Honor WWI Minority Veterans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 18, 2019 Tweet - "Congress must have the full report & all underlying evidence in order to determine what actions may be necessary to ensure that the Congress & the American people have all the info they need to know the truth & all options ought to remain on the table to achieve that objective." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 17, 2019 Letter to Sen. Richard Riley, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. Shelly Moore Capito, Chair of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Sen. Jon Tester, Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Feinstein, Colleagues Oppose Funding for Administration's Cruel Immigration Policies Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 17, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Van Hollen, Senators Call on Subcommittee Chairman to Secure Funding for Job Training for Older Americans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 15, 2019 Tweet - "Disagreement in a democracy is expected. Incitement is not acceptable, however. The President's tweet regarding Rep. Omar ought to be taken down immediately, and he owes her an apology." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Dems were elected to return to a government of, by, & for the people. In the first 100 days of the Congress, we are delivering on our #ForThePeople agenda to raise wages, lower health care costs, & more. Read my @CNN op-ed with @SpeakerPelosi:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dem promised to return to a government #ForThePeople. I'm proud we passed a government reform package soon after taking the majority. Learn more about #HR1 and other accomplishments in our first 100 days of the 116th Congress: https://bit.ly/2X2kJFl #100DaysForthePeople" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have taken action in the first 100 days to #FightTheBan & passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's ban on transgender service members. House Dems will continue to speak out against this harmful ban & work to #ProtectTransTroops." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 House Democrats Mark 100 Days of Fighting For The People Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 CNN - Speaker Pelosi and Leader Hoyer: It's been a busy 100 days for House Democrats Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
April 11, 2019 Van Hollen Statement on David Bernhardt Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 11, 2019 Hoyer: The American People Deserve a Federal Government that Works Efficiently and Effectively For Them Rep.Steny Hoyer
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