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June 25, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Learn About the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and Voice Your Opinion Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act is supported by a broad range of organizations, including civil rights groups, labor, & mayors across the U.S. It includes major reforms that Americans are demanding & I urge Members of both parties to support it. https://bit.ly/2Yxl5Yd" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats will vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act tomorrow, and I've launched a website so Americans can learn about the bill. Visit http://JusticeInPolicing.us to share your views and become a citizen cosponsor. https://bit.ly/2NxJ6YB" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on the Great American Outdoors Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House will consider the Great American Outdoors Act under a rule during the work period at the end of July. This bipartisan bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 73-25, will permanently #fundLWCF & address our public maintenance backlog." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Assistance provided by Congress in the #CARESAct helped keep nearly 12 million Americans from plunging into poverty. With much of this assistance set to expire in July, the Senate must pass the #HeroesAct to help families stay afloat during this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2020 Tweets - "House Democrats are advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act as @HouseJudiciary holds a markup of the bill today. I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor following committee action to ensure police accountability and save lives." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2020 Van Hollen Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Great American Outdoors Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "We've heard our people cry out: #ICantBreathe. We've heard our people speak out: #BlackLivesMatter The protests are an expression of rage born of despair. With the introduction of the #JusticeInPolicing Act, Democrats are saying: We see you; we hear you; we are acting." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "The #JobsReport suggests the number of Americans out of work was lower than expected, but we face historically high joblessness and economic insecurity and state and local governments are being forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "A report released by @JECDems details the importance of #CARESAct expanded UI benefits for families. If the benefit were to expire next month, the consequences could be devastating. The Senate must consider the #HeroesAct to extend this assistance. https://bit.ly/2Y5Ldbj" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men & women must stop. This begins with accountability. Yesterday's announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, & Americans throughout the country." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act last night. This was a bipartisan effort to improve small business relief & meet the needs of vulnerable small businesses trying to stay afloat. I call on POTUS to sign this legislation quickly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020 Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Floor Schedule Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct will deliver what the President has failed on: testing, tracing, and affordable treatment. I continue to urge the Senate to take up and pass this bill, which will help ensure key elements are in place to safely reopen our economy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "With nearly 1-in-4 workers out of a job through no fault of their own, we must provide additional economic relief to ensure they can weather this crisis. That's why House Democrats passed the #HeroesAct, and we continue to urge Senator MccConnell to allow a vote in the Senate." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is a public health & economic crisis that requires Congress to act. The #HeroesAct is a bold response to this unprecedented challenge. I urge my GOP colleagues to support it so that we can say to Americans: "we're in this together."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "States and localities have furloughed or laid off nearly 1 million workers. They are teachers, first responders, and others serving their communities. They are the best of us, and I urge all Members to vote for the Heroes Act to stop this massive job loss." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House is adopting a resolution to ensure we can legislate without endangering public health. I thank my Dem colleagues for their support of H.Res 965 and their ongoing commitment to getting our work done #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems will pass a resolution to allow for remote work during this unprecedented crisis. Though a bipartisan agreement wasn't reached, House Democrats worked for several weeks in hopes of reaching one and included GOP suggestions. Take a look:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House has a duty to do its job, especially in a crisis. Today, we will adopt H.Res 965 to allow the House to conduct its work in full without risking the health of the public. It's bipartisan in its ideas & I hope it will be bipartisan in its adoption." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Hoyer Testifies Before the Rules Committee on H. Res 965, to Allow Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings Rep. Steny Hoyer
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June 25, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Learn About the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and Voice Your Opinion Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act is supported by a broad range of organizations, including civil rights groups, labor, & mayors across the U.S. It includes major reforms that Americans are demanding & I urge Members of both parties to support it. https://bit.ly/2Yxl5Yd" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats will vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act tomorrow, and I've launched a website so Americans can learn about the bill. Visit http://JusticeInPolicing.us to share your views and become a citizen cosponsor. https://bit.ly/2NxJ6YB" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on the Great American Outdoors Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "The House will consider the Great American Outdoors Act under a rule during the work period at the end of July. This bipartisan bill, which passed the Senate by a vote of 73-25, will permanently #fundLWCF & address our public maintenance backlog." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Assistance provided by Congress in the #CARESAct helped keep nearly 12 million Americans from plunging into poverty. With much of this assistance set to expire in July, the Senate must pass the #HeroesAct to help families stay afloat during this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2020 Tweets - "House Democrats are advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act as @HouseJudiciary holds a markup of the bill today. I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor following committee action to ensure police accountability and save lives." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2020 Van Hollen Applauds Bipartisan Passage of Great American Outdoors Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2020 Tweet - "We've heard our people cry out: #ICantBreathe. We've heard our people speak out: #BlackLivesMatter The protests are an expression of rage born of despair. With the introduction of the #JusticeInPolicing Act, Democrats are saying: We see you; we hear you; we are acting." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020 Tweet - "The #JobsReport suggests the number of Americans out of work was lower than expected, but we face historically high joblessness and economic insecurity and state and local governments are being forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "A report released by @JECDems details the importance of #CARESAct expanded UI benefits for families. If the benefit were to expire next month, the consequences could be devastating. The Senate must consider the #HeroesAct to extend this assistance. https://bit.ly/2Y5Ldbj" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men & women must stop. This begins with accountability. Yesterday's announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, & Americans throughout the country." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act last night. This was a bipartisan effort to improve small business relief & meet the needs of vulnerable small businesses trying to stay afloat. I call on POTUS to sign this legislation quickly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020 Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Floor Schedule Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "The #HeroesAct will deliver what the President has failed on: testing, tracing, and affordable treatment. I continue to urge the Senate to take up and pass this bill, which will help ensure key elements are in place to safely reopen our economy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Tweet - "With nearly 1-in-4 workers out of a job through no fault of their own, we must provide additional economic relief to ensure they can weather this crisis. That's why House Democrats passed the #HeroesAct, and we continue to urge Senator MccConnell to allow a vote in the Senate." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael C. Stenger, Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Philip G. Kiko, Chief Administrative Officer of the United States House of Representatives - Wyden, Rounds and Eshoo Lead Bipartisan Call to Secure U.S. Capitol Phone Networks Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is a public health & economic crisis that requires Congress to act. The #HeroesAct is a bold response to this unprecedented challenge. I urge my GOP colleagues to support it so that we can say to Americans: "we're in this together."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "States and localities have furloughed or laid off nearly 1 million workers. They are teachers, first responders, and others serving their communities. They are the best of us, and I urge all Members to vote for the Heroes Act to stop this massive job loss." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House is adopting a resolution to ensure we can legislate without endangering public health. I thank my Dem colleagues for their support of H.Res 965 and their ongoing commitment to getting our work done #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems will pass a resolution to allow for remote work during this unprecedented crisis. Though a bipartisan agreement wasn't reached, House Democrats worked for several weeks in hopes of reaching one and included GOP suggestions. Take a look:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "The House has a duty to do its job, especially in a crisis. Today, we will adopt H.Res 965 to allow the House to conduct its work in full without risking the health of the public. It's bipartisan in its ideas & I hope it will be bipartisan in its adoption." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Hoyer Testifies Before the Rules Committee on H. Res 965, to Allow Remote Voting and Virtual Committee Proceedings Rep.Steny Hoyer
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