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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 Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is a historic day as the House takes another step toward a more perfect union and votes on #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit #LGBT discrimination. Let us come together and reject discrimination and exclusion." 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 Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
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 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 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that House Dems will continue to focus on health care this week. Tmrw, we will vote on a package of 7 bills to protect & expand affordable health care and lower prescription drug costs. I urge @HouseGOP to support this bill." 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 5, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that Republicans in Florida have passed legislation that effectively institutes a poll tax on formerly incarcerated individuals. I strongly urge Governor DeSantis to veto this bill." 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
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 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 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 15, 2019 Rep. Raskin Responds to Gop Oversight Members' Questioning of Voter Suppression Probe Rep. Jamie Raskin
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 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 2, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseJudiciary & Chair @RepJerryNadler for holding the first Congressional hearing on the #EqualityAct, which will ensure that LGBT Americans are fully protected under our civil rights laws. I look forward to bringing #HR5 to the Floor following committee consideration." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 29, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Joined Dems & transgender service members to mark House passage of @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' #TransMilitaryBan. Preventing able Americans from serving their country is discriminatory & jeopardizes national security. #ProtectTransTroops http://bit.ly/2U1DThv " Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democrats and Transgender Service Members on House Passage of a Resolution Rejecting Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems are delivering on our #ForthePeople agenda by taking action to raise wages. Tomorrow, we will vote on the #PaycheckFairness Act, @rosadelauro's bill that builds on longstanding efforts by Dems to ensure #EqualPay for equal work. Learn more:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference by discussing priorities on the Floor this week. Today, the House will vote to override @POTUS' veto of a resolution to reject his #FakeEmergency. Any Member who cares about our system of checks & balances will vote to override the veto." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "On Thursday, 3/28, the House will vote on @LGBTEqCaucus' Trans Equality Task Force Chair @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' ban on transgender Americans serving in the military & urge @DeptofDefense to not reinstate it. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Hoyer Announces Vote on Kennedy Resolution Rejecting President Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Introduction of H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 13, 2019 Letter to Doug McMillon, Walmart, CEO - Support Workers with Disabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 13, 2019 RaskinCo-Sponsors the Equality Act of 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems introduced the #EqualityAct today to ensure #LGBT Americans are protected under civil rights laws. I thank @RepCicilline & the @LGBTEqCaucus for their leadership on this issue & look forward to bringing #HR5 to the Floor for a vote. http://bit.ly/2TOqQiz " Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Statement on The Passage Of HR 1 The for The People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing this morning on the pressing need to restore and protect the #VRA. We have an obligation to prevent states and counties from weakening the voting rights of eligible Americans, and the House is moving forward to #RestoreTheVote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Bipartisan passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I will vote for a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry, including Islamophobia and white nationalism. We must reject centuries-old tropes of dual loyalty based on race, faith, or origin and recognize that we are all each other's fellow Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Next week, House Democrats will be one step closer to restoring Americans' faith in government by passing #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act. @RulesDemocrats will meet on Tuesday to advance this bill, and I look forward to bringing it to the Floor later in the week." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I was proud to be at the 38th annual #BlackHistoryMonth Breakfast with members of our community & co-host @RepAnthonyBrown. It's an event I look forward to each year, & I thank keynote speaker @RepJeffries for his powerful keynote address. https://hoyer.house.gov/content/hoyer-remarks-38th-annual-black-history-month-breakfast …" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LGBTQ Parents in Congress Maloney and Craig, and Hill Lead Letter to HHS Opposing Religious Litmus Test in Adoption, Foster Care Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I join in celebrating the 110th anniversary of @NAACP. For over a century, the NAACP has stood as the foremost civil rights org, working to advance opportunities, safeguard civil rights, & ensure equal justice under the law. #TheWorkContinues #FoundersDay" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Raskin Statement on Rep. Omar's Comments Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 7, 2019 Democrats Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Housing Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I was pleased to meet Willie O'Ree, who became the first African-American @NHL player in 1958 & was inducted to the Hall of Fame last year. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, I am inspired by Mr. O'Ree's legacy & thank him for his work to promote diversity in hockey." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm joining my colleagues to reintroduce the #PaycheckFairness Act in the 116th Congress. This legislation will build on the Lilly Ledbetter #FairPay Act and help ensure #EqualPay for equal work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Event on the Reintroduction of Paycheck Fairness Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
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 Hoyer Welcomes Marylanders to the U.S. Capitol Ahead of Vote on H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Tweet - "This is a historic day as the House takes another step toward a more perfect union and votes on #HR5, the #EqualityAct, to prohibit #LGBT discrimination. Let us come together and reject discrimination and exclusion." 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 Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 17, 2019 Equality Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
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 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 15, 2019 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that House Dems will continue to focus on health care this week. Tmrw, we will vote on a package of 7 bills to protect & expand affordable health care and lower prescription drug costs. I urge @HouseGOP to support this bill." 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 5, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that Republicans in Florida have passed legislation that effectively institutes a poll tax on formerly incarcerated individuals. I strongly urge Governor DeSantis to veto this bill." 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
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 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 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 15, 2019 Rep. Raskin Responds to Gop Oversight Members' Questioning of Voter Suppression Probe Rep.Jamie Raskin
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 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 2, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseJudiciary & Chair @RepJerryNadler for holding the first Congressional hearing on the #EqualityAct, which will ensure that LGBT Americans are fully protected under our civil rights laws. I look forward to bringing #HR5 to the Floor following committee consideration." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 29, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Joined Dems & transgender service members to mark House passage of @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' #TransMilitaryBan. Preventing able Americans from serving their country is discriminatory & jeopardizes national security. #ProtectTransTroops http://bit.ly/2U1DThv " Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democrats and Transgender Service Members on House Passage of a Resolution Rejecting Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems are delivering on our #ForthePeople agenda by taking action to raise wages. Tomorrow, we will vote on the #PaycheckFairness Act, @rosadelauro's bill that builds on longstanding efforts by Dems to ensure #EqualPay for equal work. Learn more:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference by discussing priorities on the Floor this week. Today, the House will vote to override @POTUS' veto of a resolution to reject his #FakeEmergency. Any Member who cares about our system of checks & balances will vote to override the veto." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "On Thursday, 3/28, the House will vote on @LGBTEqCaucus' Trans Equality Task Force Chair @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' ban on transgender Americans serving in the military & urge @DeptofDefense to not reinstate it. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Hoyer Announces Vote on Kennedy Resolution Rejecting President Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Introduction of H.R. 5, the Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, HHS - Revoke Waiver Allowing South Carolina Child Welfare Agencies to Discriminate Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 13, 2019 Letter to Doug McMillon, Walmart, CEO - Support Workers with Disabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 13, 2019 RaskinCo-Sponsors the Equality Act of 2019 Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 13, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems introduced the #EqualityAct today to ensure #LGBT Americans are protected under civil rights laws. I thank @RepCicilline & the @LGBTEqCaucus for their leadership on this issue & look forward to bringing #HR5 to the Floor for a vote. http://bit.ly/2TOqQiz " Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2019 Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett Statement on The Passage Of HR 1 The for The People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 12, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing this morning on the pressing need to restore and protect the #VRA. We have an obligation to prevent states and counties from weakening the voting rights of eligible Americans, and the House is moving forward to #RestoreTheVote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2019 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Bipartisan passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I will vote for a resolution condemning anti-Semitism and other forms of bigotry, including Islamophobia and white nationalism. We must reject centuries-old tropes of dual loyalty based on race, faith, or origin and recognize that we are all each other's fellow Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019 Tweet - "Next week, House Democrats will be one step closer to restoring Americans' faith in government by passing #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act. @RulesDemocrats will meet on Tuesday to advance this bill, and I look forward to bringing it to the Floor later in the week." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 16, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I was proud to be at the 38th annual #BlackHistoryMonth Breakfast with members of our community & co-host @RepAnthonyBrown. It's an event I look forward to each year, & I thank keynote speaker @RepJeffries for his powerful keynote address. https://hoyer.house.gov/content/hoyer-remarks-38th-annual-black-history-month-breakfast …" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - LGBTQ Parents in Congress Maloney and Craig, and Hill Lead Letter to HHS Opposing Religious Litmus Test in Adoption, Foster Care Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 12, 2019 Tweet - "This #BlackHistoryMonth, I join in celebrating the 110th anniversary of @NAACP. For over a century, the NAACP has stood as the foremost civil rights org, working to advance opportunities, safeguard civil rights, & ensure equal justice under the law. #TheWorkContinues #FoundersDay" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Raskin Statement on Rep. Omar's Comments Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 7, 2019 Democrats Introduce Legislation to Help Prevent Housing Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I was pleased to meet Willie O'Ree, who became the first African-American @NHL player in 1958 & was inducted to the Hall of Fame last year. As we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth, I am inspired by Mr. O'Ree's legacy & thank him for his work to promote diversity in hockey." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019 Tweet - "I'm joining my colleagues to reintroduce the #PaycheckFairness Act in the 116th Congress. This legislation will build on the Lilly Ledbetter #FairPay Act and help ensure #EqualPay for equal work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Event on the Reintroduction of Paycheck Fairness Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
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