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Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, House Dems will never stop fighting to restore the law's protections & expand access to the ballot box. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2C2weaS" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Harris, Menendez, Booker Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity on CARES Oversight Commission Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 29, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Senate Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Continue Push to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to U.S. Capitol Building Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conf, I told reporters that we said goodbye to our friend John Lewis today and that there is a hole in the heart of America. We ought to honor his legacy with actions. The Senate ought to take up the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Wilson Passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "As our nation reckons w/ racial injustice, we must address the disparities and inequalities impacting African-American men & boys. Today, the House passed @RepWilson's #BlackMenAndBoysAct, and I urge @POTUS to sign it into law" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that has helped build a more inclusive America. I was proud to be the lead House sponsor of the ADA. As we celebrate #ADA30, here's a look at the difference the law has made." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Accessible Voting Act to Expand Voting Rights for Older Americans, People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 23, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2020 Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders Call for Senate Action on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Four Weeks After House Passage Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen, Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in American Cities Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "People of color have died at higher rates than white Americans in nearly every state. The Senate should pass the #HeroesAct to deliver resources to hard-hit minority communities & House Dems' ACA bill to address long-standing racial health inequities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackLivesMatter I stand with workers as they demand action to address economic inequality and systemic racism. The Senate should take action to provide economic relief included in the #HeroesAct as well as take up the House-passed #RaiseTheWage Act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020 Chairs Raskin, Castro Oppose Potentially Dangerous Language and Raise Public Health Concerns in The State Department's Unalienable Rights Draft Report and Release Event Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 14, 2020 Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Signed into Law Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "You marched, you protested, you spoke out about police reform. House Dems listened & passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Now it's up to the Senate to take up and pass this critically important bill. Learn how you can engage here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "There's no question the toll of this pandemic is disproportionately affecting African American & Latino families. From the #HeroesAct to our bill to strengthen the #ACA, the Senate should take up House-passed bills to address racial health disparities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Chairman Raskin and Subcommittees Demand More Transparency and Public Participation in State Department's Unalienable Rights Meetings and Report Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "For too long, African American communities have been threatened by police brutality. It is past time to address this crisis. It's been one week since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicingAct. The Senate must do its job & consider this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats passed the #GeorgeFloydLaw #JusticeInPolicing Act one week ago to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure equal justice under law, & to end the horrific killing of Black men and women. The Senate must act now and pass this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Americans strongly support the reforms in the #GeorgeFloydLaw #JusticeInPolicing Act, and the Senate should take it up immediately. Become a citizen co-sponsor and join me in sending a message to Senate Republicans that the time for police reform is NOW: https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Toomey Issue Statement on House Passage of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The toll of this pandemic on Black families is deeply troubling & could have long-lasting effects. More must be done to address long-standing racial disparities made evident by this crisis & right historical wrongs that have harmed Black families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Congress and every state must act to ensure that every American can safely #vote on Election Day. This is a core civil rights issue. There is no excuse not to act now to secure our elections in November. Read my op-ed in @USAToday :" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Activists, Journalists, and Clergy Brief Subcommittee on First Amendment Violations by Police at Recent Protests Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2020 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - The First Amendment Under Attack: Examining Government Violence Against Peaceful Civil Rights Protesters and the Journalists Covering Them Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "#DCStatehood ought to concern all Americans because when some are denied the full rights and representation of citizenship, it diminishes the meaning of citizenship for all. I'm proud to bring #HR51 to the Floor & urge Members to vote for #DCStatehoodNow." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Aug. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, House Dems will never stop fighting to restore the law's protections & expand access to the ballot box. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2C2weaS" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Van Hollen, Harris, Menendez, Booker Introduce Legislation to Increase Diversity on CARES Oversight Commission Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 29, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Senate Resolution Declaring Racism a Public Health Crisis Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Continue Push to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to U.S. Capitol Building Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conf, I told reporters that we said goodbye to our friend John Lewis today and that there is a hole in the heart of America. We ought to honor his legacy with actions. The Senate ought to take up the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Wilson Passes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "As our nation reckons w/ racial injustice, we must address the disparities and inequalities impacting African-American men & boys. Today, the House passed @RepWilson's #BlackMenAndBoysAct, and I urge @POTUS to sign it into law" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that has helped build a more inclusive America. I was proud to be the lead House sponsor of the ADA. As we celebrate #ADA30, here's a look at the difference the law has made." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Accessible Voting Act to Expand Voting Rights for Older Americans, People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 23, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2020 Pelosi, House Democratic Leaders Call for Senate Action on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Four Weeks After House Passage Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to Attorney William Barr, Attorney General and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Kirkpatrick Joins Colleagues in Demanding Answers About Deployment of Unidentified Federal Law Enforcement Personnel and Ongoing Actions in Portland Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "Thousands of Americans from nearly every state have visited https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/ to learn about the #GeorgeFloyd #JusticeInPolicing Act, and many have shared wrenching stories about why we need to pass this bill. I shared some of them on the House Floor today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the Customs and Border Protection, and Matthew T. Albence, Acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen, Harris, Colleagues Demand Answers on Federal Law Enforcement Presence in American Cities Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "People of color have died at higher rates than white Americans in nearly every state. The Senate should pass the #HeroesAct to deliver resources to hard-hit minority communities & House Dems' ACA bill to address long-standing racial health inequities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "#BlackLivesMatter I stand with workers as they demand action to address economic inequality and systemic racism. The Senate should take action to provide economic relief included in the #HeroesAct as well as take up the House-passed #RaiseTheWage Act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Raskin Statement on The Passing of John Lewis Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 17, 2020 Letter to Jill Tyson, Assistance Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Office of Congressional Affairs - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Rush, Eshoo Lead House Colleagues in Demanding FBI, CBP Answer Questions About Surveillance of Protests Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 17, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Chairs Denounce New Commission on Unalienable Rights Report Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 16, 2020 Chairs Raskin, Castro Oppose Potentially Dangerous Language and Raise Public Health Concerns in The State Department's Unalienable Rights Draft Report and Release Event Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 14, 2020 Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Signed into Law Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "You marched, you protested, you spoke out about police reform. House Dems listened & passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Now it's up to the Senate to take up and pass this critically important bill. Learn how you can engage here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "There's no question the toll of this pandemic is disproportionately affecting African American & Latino families. From the #HeroesAct to our bill to strengthen the #ACA, the Senate should take up House-passed bills to address racial health disparities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Members of Congress to President Trump: Remove Policies Discriminating Against LGBTQ Individuals Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Senate, House Environmental Justice Caucuses Urge President Trump to Reverse Course on NEPA Rollback Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Chairman Raskin and Subcommittees Demand More Transparency and Public Participation in State Department's Unalienable Rights Meetings and Report Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "For too long, African American communities have been threatened by police brutality. It is past time to address this crisis. It's been one week since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicingAct. The Senate must do its job & consider this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats passed the #GeorgeFloydLaw #JusticeInPolicing Act one week ago to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure equal justice under law, & to end the horrific killing of Black men and women. The Senate must act now and pass this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "Americans strongly support the reforms in the #GeorgeFloydLaw #JusticeInPolicing Act, and the Senate should take it up immediately. Become a citizen co-sponsor and join me in sending a message to Senate Republicans that the time for police reform is NOW: https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Toomey Issue Statement on House Passage of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The toll of this pandemic on Black families is deeply troubling & could have long-lasting effects. More must be done to address long-standing racial disparities made evident by this crisis & right historical wrongs that have harmed Black families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Congress and every state must act to ensure that every American can safely #vote on Election Day. This is a core civil rights issue. There is no excuse not to act now to secure our elections in November. Read my op-ed in @USAToday :" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Activists, Journalists, and Clergy Brief Subcommittee on First Amendment Violations by Police at Recent Protests Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2020 Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - The First Amendment Under Attack: Examining Government Violence Against Peaceful Civil Rights Protesters and the Journalists Covering Them Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "#DCStatehood ought to concern all Americans because when some are denied the full rights and representation of citizenship, it diminishes the meaning of citizenship for all. I'm proud to bring #HR51 to the Floor & urge Members to vote for #DCStatehoodNow." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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