| July 28, 2021
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Hoyer, Jeffries Applaud House Passage of Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Increasing Funding for Congressional Staff Pay
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| July 28, 2021
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Tweet - "I've been proud to partner with @RepJeffries to call for increased funding for Congressional staff pay, which is vital to recruiting & retaining talented staff. I'm pleased the Leg Branch appropriation bill passed by the House tonight includes that change."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 28, 2021
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Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS for keeping his promise to ensure that more of the products purchased by taxpayers are made in America & create good-paying jobs. His #BuyAmerican rule goes hand-in-hand with House Dems' #MakeItInAmerica plan for jobs & opportunity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 27, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to join 72 of my colleagues in a letter led by the @DemWomenCaucus urging the @NCAA to provide greater transparency about current gender inequities in college athletics and their plans to rectify disparate conditions for women athletes."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 26, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Praise Biden Nominee Erek Barron for U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 26, 2021
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Tweet - "The expanded #ChildTaxCredit will provide Maryland families with the resources they need to ensure our children are set for success. To find out more about the monthly automatic payments, click here: https://hoyer.house.gov/CTC"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 22, 2021
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Meng, Markey and Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Close the Homework Gap, Ensure Students Continue to Receive Needed Internet Access After the COVID-19 Pandemic Ends
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to see the House pass @RepJasonCrow's Allies Act. This bill will expand the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program & ensure that we protect our partners who worked alongside U.S. military & diplomats in Afghanistan by getting them to safety as soon as possible. #TakeThemToo"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud of #MD05 constituent Erika for advocating on behalf of #DACA recipients at the White House. Erika is an aspiring medical assistant & worked as an essential worker throughout this crisis. Her #HomeIsHere, & I will fight to ensure a pathway to citizenship for #MD05 Dreamers."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 20, 2021
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 20, 2021
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement on DACA Ruling
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| July 20, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Urging Creation of Civilian Climate Corps
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 16, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar, Booker, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Replace Statue of Dred Scott Author Roger Taney with Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Houlahan Leads Effort to Secure Paid Family Leave for Every Working American
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 16, 2021
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Tweet - "Thanks to the expanded #ChildTaxCredit, authorized by the #AmericanRescuePlan, working families are receiving monthly payments to help offset the cost of child care. Here's a snapshot of how this tax relief will change children's lives across the country:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's ruling underscores the need for Congress to enact the #DreamAct, which the House passed earlier this year. I urge the Senate GOP to stop blocking H.R. 6 & send it to @POTUS to sign without delay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 16, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Texas District Court's DACA Ruling
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 15, 2021
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Tweet - "Today marks another milestone in our nation's economic recovery from the COVID19 pandemic, as jobless claims dropped to a pandemic low. House Dems willl continue to work closely alongside the Biden Admin to give our communities the tools they need to #BuildBackBetter."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 14, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin, House Members Release GAO Report Detailing Key Causes of Military Rollover Accidents
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 14, 2021
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Letter to Mr. Douglas Logan Chief Executive Officer and Principal Consultant, Cyber Ninjas Inc. - Chairs Maloney and Raskin Launch Investigation Into Privately Run "audit' of Arizona 2020 Election Results
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 13, 2021
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Tweet - "Increasing pay for House staff is common-sense policy, ensures government can recruit and retain diverse and experienced staff, and improves the ability of Congress to work #ForThePeople. Not to mention
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 13, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Healt, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcomittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Major Push To Increase Funding For Maternal Health In The FY 2022 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 9, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin Submit Requests Supporting Local Economic Development and Workforce Training Projects
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 9, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin Join Bipartisan Call for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 9, 2021
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Harris Announces $10 Million Head Start Grant to Shore Up!
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| July 9, 2021
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Harris Announces $10 Million Head Start Grant to Shore Up!
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| July 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies and Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Baldwin, Collins, Tester Lead Bipartisan Push for TRIO Program Funding to Assist First-Generation, Low-Income College Students
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Call to VA for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Statement on the Pending Release of Gwen Levi, Congratulating Federal Public Defender and Advocacy Groups for Work to Get Grandmother Out of Jail
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| July 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Call to VA for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 7, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Brian Schatz, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Susan Collins, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development, and Related Agencies - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding to Support Homeless Veteran Housing and Support Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Six months ago today, the Capitol was attacked by a insurrectionist mob in an assault on democracy. That day led to the deaths of 3 police officers & injuries to many more, & trapped hundreds of Members, staff, employees, & press in fear for their lives."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 3, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Circuit Court Ruling to Maintain Marylanders' Extended Unemployment Benefits
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 30, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin Strongly Applaud House Action to Replace Capitol Statue of Dred Scott Decision's Author with Tribute to Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 30, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Rubio, Hassan, Colleagues Call on the VA for Improvements to Home Guaranty Program to Help Veterans and Military Families With Homebuying Process
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 29, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of the Department of Defense, the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - McGovern, Reschenthaler Lead Bipartisan Effort Urging Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Agriculture to Address Food Insecurity Among Military Families
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 29, 2021
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conference earlier today, I told reporters that the House will take up legislation today to remove the bust of Roger Taney, & reaffirm that hate has no place in the halls of Congress. Symbols of slavery, sedition, & segregation are not worthy of being honored."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm proud to co-sponsor the IG Independence & Empowerment Act with @RepMaloney. This critically important legislation would protect our IGs from political interference and ensure transparency in our government. I look forward to bringing it to the House Floor tomorrow."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2021
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Tweet - "Proud to support @RepJasonCrow's bipartisan bill to help streamline special immigrant visa applications for Afghans who risked their lives to assist U.S. & coalition forces. This bill is an important first step, & I look forward to voting for it tomorrow."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2021
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Wyden, Merkley Unveil Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Tweet - "Multiple organizations support having the @CAO study House staff pay & benefits as @RepJeffries, @RepZoeLofgren, & I requested. A study will help ensure the House offers competitive pay & benefits so we can recruit & retain a more diverse, experienced workforce."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2021
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Tweet - "Pleased to see that @POTUS & a bipartisan group of Senators announced an agreement today on an infrastructure package that will continue to grow our economy & create new jobs while repairing our infrastructure & building the America of the future."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2021
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Hoyer, Jeffries Statement Following Subcommittee Passage of Legislative Branch Appropriations Legislation
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2021
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Representatives, Union Leaders Call for Repeal of Cap on SALT Deduction that Has Unfairly Targeted Unions
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 24, 2021
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Tweet - "The horrifying events of Jan 6 shook our nation & demand a full investigation. After Republicans blocked a bipartisan commission, the House has no choice but to create a select committee to conduct an investigation so nothing like 1/6 is ever repeated."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Announcement of a Select Committee to Investigate the 1/6 Insurrection
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2021
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Tweet - "For months, @RepJeffries & I have called for more funding for Member offices to increase staff salaries, which will allow the House to retain talent & better serve the American people. Glad to see the @AppropsDems' Leg Branch bill includes this priority."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 23, 2021
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Tweet - "I am grateful to Officer Sicknick's partner Sandra Garza for speaking out. It's shameful that Congressional Republicans blocked efforts to form a commission to investigate the 1/6 insurrection -- Americans deserve the truth so we can ensure it never happens again."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 22, 2021
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Tweet - "Pleased to see bipartisan organizations & Congressional experts endorse a @CAO study on House staff pay & benefits that @RepJeffries, @RepZoeLofgren, & I requested. Offering competitive pay & benefits will help recruit & retain diverse, experienced staff."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Horsford, Swalwell Lead Bicameral Group Calling On Congressional Leadership To Include Support For Working Fathers In Infrastructure And Jobs Legislation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Isabel Guzman, Administrator of US Small Business Administration - Representative Nadler Joins More Than 200 House Colleagues Urging the Small Business Administration to Immediately Release Critical Funds for Shuttered Venues
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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On 9th Anniversary of DACA, Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Call to Fix DACA Program, Address Delays
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 15, 2021
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Tweet - "9 years ago today, #DACA was announced, allowing #DREAMers to stay in the U.S. & continue to contribute to our communities & economy. The House has passed the #DREAMAct twice, which would establish a permanent path to citizenship for #DREAMers. I urge the Senate to act. #DACADay"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, bipartisan bills from @RepRitchie & @RepBrownley were considered under suspension of the Rules. I'm disappointed @HouseGOP reversed their support at the last minute, causing both to fail. I'll bring them back to the Floor under a rule next week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2021
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House will consider legislation addressing key priorities for economic growth & access to opportunities during the June work period, including bills on infrastructure, corporate responsibility, & protecting older workers."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2021
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Raskin Praises Release of President Biden's National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 15, 2021
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Rep. Michelle Fischbach Appointed Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chair
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 15, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Congressman Keller stands up for the unborn, opposes taxpayer-funded abortions in letter to VA Secretary McDonough
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 14, 2021
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Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan was wrong to end emergency enhanced unemployment benefits. His decision creates unnecessary hardship for struggling Marylanders and leaves money already allocated for individuals in our state on the table. He should reverse this decision."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 14, 2021
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Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 14, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hudson, Members Call on President Biden to Postpone Meeting with Vladimir Putin
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 14, 2021
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Tweet - "I am grateful to @RepAOC for her leadership on this important issue & glad Members are speaking out about this priority. Improving House staff wages will help recruit & retain a diverse, skilled workforce; strengthen our institution; & allow us to better serve all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2021
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House Democrats Reintroduce Fair Representation Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 10, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN BACK BILL TO REQUIRE EQUAL PAY FOR U.S. SOCCER TEAMS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 9, 2021
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Tweet - "Ensuring that parents & caregivers know their loved ones are safe & cared for will help get them back to work, grow our economy, & build better lives for their families. That's why we must work to expand the #CareEconomy through the #AmericanJobsPlan & #AmericanFamiliesPlan."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 8, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - House Judiciary Democrats Urge DOJ to Reverse Position on Trump Defamation Lawsuit
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 4, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the May Jobs Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - "Today's #JobsReport shows the positive impact of the #AmericanRescuePlan in our recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. To continue job gains & support economic growth for American families, Congress must pass the #AmericanJobsPlan & #AmericanFamiliesPlan."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2021
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Tweet - ".@GovLarryHogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits will not only harm struggling families in #MD05, but also hurt MD's economy. According to @JECDems, this will cost our economy in MD $877 million. I urge the Governor to reverse this decision."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the U.S. - As VP Travels To Mexico And Central America, Leading Senate Democrats Boost Diplomatic Efforts To Address Causes Of Irregular Migration, Foster Stability In Central America
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Governor Hogan's decision to end enhanced unemployment benefits for thousands of Marylanders is extremely short-sighted. Instead of using this financial lifeline to help Marylanders, Governor Hogan's decision hurts the households that need it most."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 2, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Urges Governor Hogan to Reconsider Surprise Decision to Cut Off Federal Unemployment Assistance Early
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, Hon. Marcia Fudge, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Jennifer Rosenworcel, Acting Chairwoman of the Federal Communications Commission - Heinrich, Luján Join Group Of 19 Senators In Calling on Federal Agencies To Share Data, Work Together To Expand Access To High-Speed Internet
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 1, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Governor Hogan Ending Enhanced Unemployment Benefits
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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