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July 16, 2019
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Huawei on Entity List
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "In order for more of our people to #MakeItInAmerica, we need to increase access to high-speed broadband. I thank @HouseAgDems for its hearing today on building broadband infrastructure in rural communities."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Urge HHS Secretary to End Restrictions on Using Fetal Tissue for Scientific Research
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the USDA - Feinstein, Hirono, Stabenow Lead Call for Investigation at USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "The @HouseScience committee is holding an important hearing today to examine how our election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks. We are committed to defending our democracy and strengthening election security."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Van Hollen Urges FCC Not to Harm Local TV
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 5, 2019
Harris Supports Trump Administration Decision to End Inappropriate Use of Human Fetal Tissue in Research
Rep. Andy Harris
June 4, 2019
Van Hollen, Maryland Delegation Members Issue Statement Following Briefing on Baltimore Ransomware Attack
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 26, 2019
Van Hollen Requests NSA Briefing on Baltimore Ransomware Attack
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hon. James Murray, Director of the U.S. Secret Service - Van Hollen, Baltimore Delegation Request Fbi Briefing on Baltimore Ransomware Attack
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2019
Tweet - "Building 21st century infrastructure means focusing on those w/o access to high-speed internet, including 25 million Americans in rural communities. That's why investment in infrastructure, including expanding #RuralBroadband, is a critical component of my #MakeItInAmerica plan."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Van Hollen, Clarke Urge FCC To Support Workforce Diversity, Collect Data on Broadcast Demographics
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 1, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to @NASAGoddard Space Flight Center on 60 years of leadership in Earth and space sciences. I am honored to represent the outstanding men and women who work at Goddard and will continue to support their critically important mission. #ExploreGoddard"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 16, 2019
Letter to multiple online streaming companies - Senator Markey and Colleagues Query Major Entertainment Companies about Smoking Imagery and Preventing Youth Smoking Initiation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 11, 2019
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Tackle Nationwide Digital Equity Gap
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to Chairman Serrano and Ranking Member Aderholt - Rep. Luria Urges Funding for NASA Langley Project
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2019
Hoyer Testimony Before Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "I testified before the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress & advocated for restoring earmarks; addressing the issue of Member & staff pay & benefits; & modernizing technology to make Congress more responsive & accountable. Read my remarks: http://bit.ly/2HpR9oN "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019
Raskin and Budd and Senators Markey, Sasse, Blunt, Schatz, Bennet, and Collins, Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study Impact of Technology and Media on Children
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 5, 2019
Van Hollen, Rubio, Colleagues Re-Introduce Bill to Enforce Commerce Deal with Chinese Telecom Firm Zte
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I join in remembering the courage & sacrifice of the crew members of Space Shuttle #Challenger, who perished 33 yrs ago today. I spoke on the Floor that day our nation lost 7 great Americans, including my friend Christa McAuliffe. I keep their families in my thoughts & prayers."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Harris Statement on Recent Events Involving Students from Covington Catholic High School
Rep. Andy Harris
Jan. 16, 2019
Gallagher, Cotton, Van Hollen & Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Denial Orders on Chinese Telecomm Companies That Violate US Sanctions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Bonamici, Beyer Lead 96 Colleagues in Opposing Plans to Eliminate the EPA's Office of the Science Advisor
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Call for Crackdown on Big Tobacco Social Media Schemes
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 27, 2018
House Passes Ashanti Alert Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Rubio, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Enforce Commerce Deal with Chinese Telecom Firm ZTE
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 27, 2018
Brief Amici Curiae of Members of Congress
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on CFIUS to Investigate Bytegrid
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the 60th Anniversary of NASA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the 60th Anniversary of NASA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2018
Tweet - "For 60 years, @NASA has led the way in exploring & researching space and our solar system. I'm proud to represent the hardworking men & women at @NASAGoddard, & committed to ensuring they have the resources they need to have success in their missions. https://bit.ly/2vd33up "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Smith and the Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson - James Webb Space Telescope Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rubio, Van Hollen, Cotton Urge Commerce Dept to Grant Waivers to Customers Removing ZTE Technology
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Priorities for Wallops Island, Space Innovation in Senate Funding Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 13, 2018
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 11, 2018
Van Hollen, Cotton Applaud Inclusion of ZTE Amendment in NDAA
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - With T-4 Days, Murray, Cantwell Urge Speaker Ryan to Immediately Schedule Vote on Senate-Passed Resolution to #SaveNetNeutrality
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 7, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Bipartisan ZTE Amendment on Defense Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 7, 2018
Rubio, Cotton, Van Hollen, Schumer Introduce NDAA Amendment on Huawei, ZTE
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 25, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Van Hollen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 25, 2018
Van Hollen Statement on Reported ZTE Deal
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 22, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Language in Bipartisan Banking Bill to Block Trump From Walking Back ZTE Sanctions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 16, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Carper, Coons join 30 Senators in calling on Trump Administration to put American jobs, national security before China
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Urges FCC to Increase Funding for Life-Saving Rural Health Care Program
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 8, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $15,000 EPA Grant for UMBC
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 27, 2018
Van Hollen, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create National Fab Lab Network
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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July 16, 2019
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Huawei on Entity List
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "In order for more of our people to #MakeItInAmerica, we need to increase access to high-speed broadband. I thank @HouseAgDems for its hearing today on building broadband infrastructure in rural communities."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Urge HHS Secretary to End Restrictions on Using Fetal Tissue for Scientific Research
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the USDA - Feinstein, Hirono, Stabenow Lead Call for Investigation at USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "The @HouseScience committee is holding an important hearing today to examine how our election infrastructure is vulnerable to cyberattacks. We are committed to defending our democracy and strengthening election security."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Van Hollen Urges FCC Not to Harm Local TV
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 5, 2019
Harris Supports Trump Administration Decision to End Inappropriate Use of Human Fetal Tissue in Research
Rep.Andy Harris
June 4, 2019
Van Hollen, Maryland Delegation Members Issue Statement Following Briefing on Baltimore Ransomware Attack
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 26, 2019
Van Hollen Requests NSA Briefing on Baltimore Ransomware Attack
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hon. James Murray, Director of the U.S. Secret Service - Van Hollen, Baltimore Delegation Request Fbi Briefing on Baltimore Ransomware Attack
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 13, 2019
Tweet - "Building 21st century infrastructure means focusing on those w/o access to high-speed internet, including 25 million Americans in rural communities. That's why investment in infrastructure, including expanding #RuralBroadband, is a critical component of my #MakeItInAmerica plan."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission - Van Hollen, Clarke Urge FCC To Support Workforce Diversity, Collect Data on Broadcast Demographics
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 1, 2019
Tweet - "Congrats to @NASAGoddard Space Flight Center on 60 years of leadership in Earth and space sciences. I am honored to represent the outstanding men and women who work at Goddard and will continue to support their critically important mission. #ExploreGoddard"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 16, 2019
Letter to multiple online streaming companies - Senator Markey and Colleagues Query Major Entertainment Companies about Smoking Imagery and Preventing Youth Smoking Initiation
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 11, 2019
Senator Murray, Senate Democrats Introduce New Legislation to Tackle Nationwide Digital Equity Gap
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 4, 2019
Letter to Rep. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee and Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Davis and Spanberger Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Broadband Internet Access across Rural America
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 1, 2019
Letter to Chairman Serrano and Ranking Member Aderholt - Rep. Luria Urges Funding for NASA Langley Project
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2019
Hoyer Testimony Before Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "I testified before the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress & advocated for restoring earmarks; addressing the issue of Member & staff pay & benefits; & modernizing technology to make Congress more responsive & accountable. Read my remarks: http://bit.ly/2HpR9oN "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019
Raskin and Budd and Senators Markey, Sasse, Blunt, Schatz, Bennet, and Collins, Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Study Impact of Technology and Media on Children
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 5, 2019
Van Hollen, Rubio, Colleagues Re-Introduce Bill to Enforce Commerce Deal with Chinese Telecom Firm Zte
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I join in remembering the courage & sacrifice of the crew members of Space Shuttle #Challenger, who perished 33 yrs ago today. I spoke on the Floor that day our nation lost 7 great Americans, including my friend Christa McAuliffe. I keep their families in my thoughts & prayers."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019
Rep. Harris Statement on Recent Events Involving Students from Covington Catholic High School
Rep.Andy Harris
Jan. 16, 2019
Gallagher, Cotton, Van Hollen & Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Denial Orders on Chinese Telecomm Companies That Violate US Sanctions
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 18, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Acting Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Bonamici, Beyer Lead 96 Colleagues in Opposing Plans to Eliminate the EPA's Office of the Science Advisor
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 12, 2018
Letter to Francis S. Collins, Director of the National Institutes of Health - Improve Racial, Ethnic Minority Representation in Clinical Trials
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Senators Call for Crackdown on Big Tobacco Social Media Schemes
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 27, 2018
House Passes Ashanti Alert Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2018
Rubio, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Enforce Commerce Deal with Chinese Telecom Firm ZTE
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 27, 2018
Brief Amici Curiae of Members of Congress
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on CFIUS to Investigate Bytegrid
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the 60th Anniversary of NASA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2018
Hoyer Statement on the 60th Anniversary of NASA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2018
Tweet - "For 60 years, @NASA has led the way in exploring & researching space and our solar system. I'm proud to represent the hardworking men & women at @NASAGoddard, & committed to ensuring they have the resources they need to have success in their missions. https://bit.ly/2vd33up "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Lamar Smith and the Hon. Eddie Bernice Johnson - James Webb Space Telescope Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 25, 2018
Letter to the Honorable Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Rubio, Van Hollen, Cotton Urge Commerce Dept to Grant Waivers to Customers Removing ZTE Technology
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Priorities for Wallops Island, Space Innovation in Senate Funding Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 13, 2018
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 11, 2018
Van Hollen, Cotton Applaud Inclusion of ZTE Amendment in NDAA
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 7, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House - With T-4 Days, Murray, Cantwell Urge Speaker Ryan to Immediately Schedule Vote on Senate-Passed Resolution to #SaveNetNeutrality
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 7, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Bipartisan ZTE Amendment on Defense Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 7, 2018
Rubio, Cotton, Van Hollen, Schumer Introduce NDAA Amendment on Huawei, ZTE
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 25, 2018
CNN "Wolf" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Van Hollen
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 25, 2018
Van Hollen Statement on Reported ZTE Deal
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 22, 2018
Van Hollen Secures Language in Bipartisan Banking Bill to Block Trump From Walking Back ZTE Sanctions
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 16, 2018
Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Carper, Coons join 30 Senators in calling on Trump Administration to put American jobs, national security before China
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Urges FCC to Increase Funding for Life-Saving Rural Health Care Program
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 8, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $15,000 EPA Grant for UMBC
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 27, 2018
Van Hollen, Murkowski Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Create National Fab Lab Network
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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