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May 9, 2023
New GAO Report Reveals Underreported Taxpayer Contributions to Pharma Research
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 13, 2022
Van Hollen, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Cut Huawei and Chinese 5g Companies Off From U.s. Banks
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Business groups, national security experts, and bipartisan Members of Congress agree: the CHIPS and Science Act will combat inflation, expand economic opportunity, and ensure workers and businesses have the tools they need to #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "I was glad to vote for the #CHIPSandScience Act today, which includes bipartisan measures to combat inflation and ensure American workers and businesses will have the tools they need to build better lives for their families and #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2022
Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad that the House has a busy week tackling issues #ForThePeople. The House will vote on the Senate-passed CHIPS and Science Act tomorrow to bolster our semiconductor industry and legislation to combat wildfires and drought."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2022
Tweet - "My annual Facebook Cover Photo Contest begins today! Each year, more #MD05 talent comes to light with hundreds of great photographs submitted of our district! Scroll down to learn how to enter:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2022
Castro, Clarke, Luján Lead Congressional Call for FCC to Establish New Diversity Reporting Requirements for Media Licensees and Regulatees
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $95 Million in Federal Funding for Broadband Expansion
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at Goddard Space Flight Center During James Webb Space Telescope Color Images Reveal Event
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2022
Tweet - "I am amazed by the first full-color photo of the universe from the #JWST today! I have long been a strong champion of @NASAGoddard 's work to #UnfoldTheUniverse, & thanks to the talent & hard work of scientists & engineers in #MD05, we are closer than ever to achieving that goal."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, KING URGE FCC TO INCREASE ROBOCALL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
Senators Markey, Sasse and Representatives Raskin, Gonzalez Applaud House Passage of Bill to Support Research on the Effects of Technology on Children
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 22, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, MARKEY, MENG PRESS FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO KEEP STUDENTS ONLINE
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 21, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Securing Additional Funding to Protect Student Internet Access
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 17, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, WARNER, SLOTKIN, COLLEAGUES URGE ACTION ON MISLEADING SEARCH RESULTS ABOUT ABORTION CLINICS
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 10, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, DUCKWORTH, DURBIN CALL ON DOJ TO ENSURE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES COMPLY WITH THE ADA
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 31, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, MARKEY, MENG URGE PASSAGE OF MORE FUNDING TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AS FCC FUNDING FOR STUDENT INTERNET ACCESS WANES
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 31, 2022
Letter to Chair Cantwell, Chair Johnson, Ranking Member Wicker, and Ranking Member Lucas - Romney, Durbin Lead Call for Robust Research Funding in Final Competition Bill
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2022
Maryland Members Announce Nearly $130,000 for Nasa Partnership With University of Baltimore, UMES to Support Students Pursuing Stem Careers
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Sens. Marshall, Gillibrand Request Full Funding for USDA's Rural Broadband Program
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 29, 2022
Rep. Raskin Introduces Resolution to Create National Day of Reason
Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 26, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $238,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to Connect Maryland Students to Internet Service
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Chair Lina Khan, Federal Trade Commission and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division Department of Justice - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter to FTC, DOJ Calling for Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech's "Creeping Capture and Takeover" of the Auto Industry
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 17, 2022
Hoyer Testimony Before House Rules Committee on COVID-19 Changes to House Operations
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2022
Warner, Warren, Reed, Tester, Colleagues Introduce the Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act of 2022
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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May 9, 2023
New GAO Report Reveals Underreported Taxpayer Contributions to Pharma Research
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 13, 2022
Van Hollen, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Cut Huawei and Chinese 5g Companies Off From U.s. Banks
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "Business groups, national security experts, and bipartisan Members of Congress agree: the CHIPS and Science Act will combat inflation, expand economic opportunity, and ensure workers and businesses have the tools they need to #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2022
Tweet - "I was glad to vote for the #CHIPSandScience Act today, which includes bipartisan measures to combat inflation and ensure American workers and businesses will have the tools they need to build better lives for their families and #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2022
Tweet - "I told press during my weekly Pen and Pad that the House has a busy week tackling issues #ForThePeople. The House will vote on the Senate-passed CHIPS and Science Act tomorrow to bolster our semiconductor industry and legislation to combat wildfires and drought."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2022
Tweet - "My annual Facebook Cover Photo Contest begins today! Each year, more #MD05 talent comes to light with hundreds of great photographs submitted of our district! Scroll down to learn how to enter:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2022
Castro, Clarke, Luján Lead Congressional Call for FCC to Establish New Diversity Reporting Requirements for Media Licensees and Regulatees
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $95 Million in Federal Funding for Broadband Expansion
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at Goddard Space Flight Center During James Webb Space Telescope Color Images Reveal Event
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2022
Tweet - "I am amazed by the first full-color photo of the universe from the #JWST today! I have long been a strong champion of @NASAGoddard 's work to #UnfoldTheUniverse, & thanks to the talent & hard work of scientists & engineers in #MD05, we are closer than ever to achieving that goal."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, KING URGE FCC TO INCREASE ROBOCALL ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
Senators Markey, Sasse and Representatives Raskin, Gonzalez Applaud House Passage of Bill to Support Research on the Effects of Technology on Children
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 22, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, MARKEY, MENG PRESS FOR INCREASED FUNDING TO KEEP STUDENTS ONLINE
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 21, 2022
Letter to Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, and Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Securing Additional Funding to Protect Student Internet Access
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 17, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, WARNER, SLOTKIN, COLLEAGUES URGE ACTION ON MISLEADING SEARCH RESULTS ABOUT ABORTION CLINICS
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 10, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, DUCKWORTH, DURBIN CALL ON DOJ TO ENSURE GOVERNMENT WEBSITES COMPLY WITH THE ADA
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 31, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, MARKEY, MENG URGE PASSAGE OF MORE FUNDING TO CLOSE THE DIGITAL DIVIDE AS FCC FUNDING FOR STUDENT INTERNET ACCESS WANES
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 31, 2022
Letter to Chair Cantwell, Chair Johnson, Ranking Member Wicker, and Ranking Member Lucas - Romney, Durbin Lead Call for Robust Research Funding in Final Competition Bill
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2022
Maryland Members Announce Nearly $130,000 for Nasa Partnership With University of Baltimore, UMES to Support Students Pursuing Stem Careers
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 5, 2022
Letter to Tammy Baldwin, Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, John Hoeven, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Sens. Marshall, Gillibrand Request Full Funding for USDA's Rural Broadband Program
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 29, 2022
Rep. Raskin Introduces Resolution to Create National Day of Reason
Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 26, 2022
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Over $238,000 in American Rescue Plan Funding to Connect Maryland Students to Internet Service
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 1, 2022
Letter to Chair Lina Khan, Federal Trade Commission and Jonathan Kanter, Assistant Attorney General, Antitrust Division Department of Justice - Rep. Raskin Sends Letter to FTC, DOJ Calling for Increased Scrutiny of Big Tech's "Creeping Capture and Takeover" of the Auto Industry
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 17, 2022
Hoyer Testimony Before House Rules Committee on COVID-19 Changes to House Operations
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2022
Warner, Warren, Reed, Tester, Colleagues Introduce the Digital Asset Sanctions Compliance Enhancement Act of 2022
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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