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July 30, 2019
Udall, Shaheen & All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2019
Van Hollen, All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 30, 2019
Cortez Masto cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to reverse Citizens United, get big money out of public elections
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Push for Deter Act in Ndaa Conference Negotiations
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
Letter to Jason Torchinsky, Michael Bayes, Jessica F. Johnson - Whitehouse, Raskin Press Nra Law Firm on Possible Campaign Finance Violations
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the SAFE Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #SAFEAct to the Floor today to strengthen the security and integrity of our elections. Now that the House has passed it, I urge the Senate to do the same."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Raskin Statement on SCOTUS Gerrymandering Case
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "At my press conference today, I told reporters the House will pass 10 appropriations bills before the end of June -- the first time that's happened since 2006. The House is doing its work. I urge the Senate to act & the GOP to work with us to reach agreement on funding levels."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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 21, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Fund Government, Call on Senate GOP to Take Up House-Passed Bills
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 13, 2019
Hoyer: Accepting Electoral Help From Any Foreign State is Shameful and Unpatriotic
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 6, 2019
Letter to President Trump - Hoyer, Grijalva, McCollum Call on the President to Reconsider Fourth of July Campaign Rally
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for what amounts to a political rally is irresponsible & a misuse of funds. I joined @RepRaulGrijalva & @BettyMcCollum04 in sending a letter to @POTUS urging him to reconsider his proposed #FourthOfJuly event. https://bit.ly/2QPeItT"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2019
The Washington Post - I Was Hesitant About D.C. Statehood. Now I Believe It's The Only Path Forward.
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2019
Tweet - "I now believe the only path to ensuring DC representation is through statehood, which would bring residents a permanent voice in our elected institutions. @EleanorNorton has introduced a bill to admit the District as a state, and I will cosponsor it."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2019
Letter to Sen. Michael Crapo, Chair of the Senate Banking Committee and Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ranking Member of the Banking Committee - Cassidy Seeks Long-Term Solution for National Flood Insurance Program - Van Hollen, Rubio Urge Banking Committee to Hold Mark up Of Deter Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Election of Speaker Adrienne Jones
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2019
Hoyer: It Is Shameful That Republicans In Florida Have Passed Legislation That Effectively Institutes A Poll Tax
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David White, Acting Secretary of State of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 19, 2019
Hoyer: It Is Essential the American People See the Full, Unredacted Mueller Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 18, 2019
Tweet - "The #MuellerReport makes clear Russia "interfered in the 2016 presidential election in a sweeping & systematic fashion" and does not make a determination regarding obstruction of justice; the report does not exonerate POTUS."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2019
Rep. Raskin Responds to Gop Oversight Members' Questioning of Voter Suppression Probe
Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Whitley, Acting Secretary of State of Texas and the Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Oversight Democrats Expand Voting Probe to Texas and Kansas
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Schwab, Secretary of State of Kansas - Oversight Democrats Expand Voting Probe to Texas and Kansas
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 24, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Barr Summary of Mueller Report
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 22, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Collins, Cardin, Rubio Introduce Protect Our Elections Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar Call for Mandatory Transparency for Foreign Stakes in Election Systems
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2019
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Statement on The Passage Of HR 1 The for The People Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "#HR1 will help remove the corrosive influence of money in our politics by ensuring transparency & putting in place reasonable limits. RT if you agree that it's time to get dark money out of politics. #ForThePeople http://bit.ly/2SOUpvU "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "FACT CHECK #HR1 creates a new way of funding campaigns WITHOUT taxpayer dollars. The bill gets dark money out of politics and ensures government works of, by, and #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today, every House Democrat voted to pass the #ForThePeople Act, a comprehensive government reform package. #HR1 will end the #CultureofCorruption in Washington & restore Americans' faith in their government. This is a good day for our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, and the Hon. Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of Georgia - Chairmen Seek Documents from Georgia Governor and Secretary of State on Reports of Voter Suppression
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems promised to pass a reform bill to renew Americans' faith in govt. As we begin consideration of #HR1, we're making good on our promise to tackle corruption, protect our elections, get dark $ out of politics & pass redistricting reform."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2019
Letter to Chairman Ellen L. Weirntraup - Senator Tester Demands Federal Election Commission Require Identify the Source for Online Political Ads
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Van Hollen, Duckworth, Beyer & Feinstein Re-Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights and Support Civic Participation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Reps. Jamie Raskin and Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 26, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House and Senate Democrats to Introduce H.R. 4, The Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud my colleagues on @OversightDems for holding the House's second hearing on #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, which will help increase access to the ballot box and address the culture of corruption in Washington, among other reforms."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Indictment of Roger Stone
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "It is deeply concerning the extent to which our elections appear to have been influenced by foreign actors who were in communication with close associates of the President. The American people deserve to know the full extent of what transpired."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems kicked off the 116th Congress by introducing our landmark govt reform package the #ForThePeople Act, to restore faith in govt, strengthen election integrity, & reform campaign finance laws. I look forward to bringing this bill to the Floor in the coming months. #HR1"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
July 30, 2019
Udall, Shaheen & All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2019
Van Hollen, All Senate Democrats Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 30, 2019
Cortez Masto cosponsors Constitutional Amendment to reverse Citizens United, get big money out of public elections
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 29, 2019
Letter to Senate Armed Services Committee, and House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Push for Deter Act in Ndaa Conference Negotiations
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
Letter to Jason Torchinsky, Michael Bayes, Jessica F. Johnson - Whitehouse, Raskin Press Nra Law Firm on Possible Campaign Finance Violations
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the SAFE Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #SAFEAct to the Floor today to strengthen the security and integrity of our elections. Now that the House has passed it, I urge the Senate to do the same."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Raskin Statement on SCOTUS Gerrymandering Case
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "At my press conference today, I told reporters the House will pass 10 appropriations bills before the end of June -- the first time that's happened since 2006. The House is doing its work. I urge the Senate to act & the GOP to work with us to reach agreement on funding levels."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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 21, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Fund Government, Call on Senate GOP to Take Up House-Passed Bills
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 13, 2019
Hoyer: Accepting Electoral Help From Any Foreign State is Shameful and Unpatriotic
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 6, 2019
Letter to President Trump - Hoyer, Grijalva, McCollum Call on the President to Reconsider Fourth of July Campaign Rally
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 6, 2019
Tweet - "Forcing taxpayers to foot the bill for what amounts to a political rally is irresponsible & a misuse of funds. I joined @RepRaulGrijalva & @BettyMcCollum04 in sending a letter to @POTUS urging him to reconsider his proposed #FourthOfJuly event. https://bit.ly/2QPeItT"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2019
The Washington Post - I Was Hesitant About D.C. Statehood. Now I Believe It's The Only Path Forward.
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2019
Tweet - "I now believe the only path to ensuring DC representation is through statehood, which would bring residents a permanent voice in our elected institutions. @EleanorNorton has introduced a bill to admit the District as a state, and I will cosponsor it."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2019
Letter to Sen. Michael Crapo, Chair of the Senate Banking Committee and Sen. Sherrod Brown, Ranking Member of the Banking Committee - Cassidy Seeks Long-Term Solution for National Flood Insurance Program - Van Hollen, Rubio Urge Banking Committee to Hold Mark up Of Deter Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Election of Speaker Adrienne Jones
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2019
Hoyer: It Is Shameful That Republicans In Florida Have Passed Legislation That Effectively Institutes A Poll Tax
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David White, Acting Secretary of State of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 19, 2019
Hoyer: It Is Essential the American People See the Full, Unredacted Mueller Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 18, 2019
Tweet - "The #MuellerReport makes clear Russia "interfered in the 2016 presidential election in a sweeping & systematic fashion" and does not make a determination regarding obstruction of justice; the report does not exonerate POTUS."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2019
Rep. Raskin Responds to Gop Oversight Members' Questioning of Voter Suppression Probe
Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Whitley, Acting Secretary of State of Texas and the Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Oversight Democrats Expand Voting Probe to Texas and Kansas
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 28, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Schwab, Secretary of State of Kansas - Oversight Democrats Expand Voting Probe to Texas and Kansas
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 24, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Barr Summary of Mueller Report
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 22, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Special Counsel Mueller's Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Collins, Cardin, Rubio Introduce Protect Our Elections Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 14, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar Call for Mandatory Transparency for Foreign Stakes in Election Systems
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2019
Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Statement on The Passage Of HR 1 The for The People Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "#HR1 will help remove the corrosive influence of money in our politics by ensuring transparency & putting in place reasonable limits. RT if you agree that it's time to get dark money out of politics. #ForThePeople http://bit.ly/2SOUpvU "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "FACT CHECK #HR1 creates a new way of funding campaigns WITHOUT taxpayer dollars. The bill gets dark money out of politics and ensures government works of, by, and #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019
Tweet - "Today, every House Democrat voted to pass the #ForThePeople Act, a comprehensive government reform package. #HR1 will end the #CultureofCorruption in Washington & restore Americans' faith in their government. This is a good day for our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, and the Hon. Brad Raffensperger, Secretary of State of Georgia - Chairmen Seek Documents from Georgia Governor and Secretary of State on Reports of Voter Suppression
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems promised to pass a reform bill to renew Americans' faith in govt. As we begin consideration of #HR1, we're making good on our promise to tackle corruption, protect our elections, get dark $ out of politics & pass redistricting reform."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2019
Letter to Chairman Ellen L. Weirntraup - Senator Tester Demands Federal Election Commission Require Identify the Source for Online Political Ads
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2019
Van Hollen, Duckworth, Beyer & Feinstein Re-Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Voting Rights and Support Civic Participation
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Reps. Jamie Raskin and Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 26, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House and Senate Democrats to Introduce H.R. 4, The Voting Rights Advancement Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019
Tweet - "I applaud my colleagues on @OversightDems for holding the House's second hearing on #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, which will help increase access to the ballot box and address the culture of corruption in Washington, among other reforms."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Indictment of Roger Stone
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2019
Tweet - "It is deeply concerning the extent to which our elections appear to have been influenced by foreign actors who were in communication with close associates of the President. The American people deserve to know the full extent of what transpired."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2019
Tweet - "House Dems kicked off the 116th Congress by introducing our landmark govt reform package the #ForThePeople Act, to restore faith in govt, strengthen election integrity, & reform campaign finance laws. I look forward to bringing this bill to the Floor in the coming months. #HR1"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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