| July 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Leads Call for Hazard Pay for VA Employees on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Raskin, Cicilline Introduce Legislation to Stop Home Manufacture of "Ghost Guns"
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 2, 2020
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Raskin, Cicilline Introduce Legislation to Stop Home Manufacture of "Ghost Guns"
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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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/#/"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 2, 2020
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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"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 2, 2020
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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/#/"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 1, 2020
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Van Hollen, Toomey Issue Statement on House Passage of the Hong Kong Autonomy Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 30, 2020
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USA Today - We Must Act So That Our Democracy Does Not Become the Pandemic's Next Victim
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 30, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 30, 2020
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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 :"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 30, 2020
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Activists, Journalists, and Clergy Brief Subcommittee on First Amendment Violations by Police at Recent Protests
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 29, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 26, 2020
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Washington, D.C. Admission Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Hoyer Urges Senate Action on H.R. 4 at Press Event Marking the 7th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder Decision
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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CVS Health, Governor Hogan, Congressman Mfume, Mayor Young Announce Opening of COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site in Baltimore
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "I was proud to preside over the historic House vote to grant #DCstatehood. I thank my friend @EleanorNorton for her great advocacy and work on this bill and all of my colleagues who joined us in standing up for democracy, equal rights, and equal representation for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Washington, D.C. Admission Act
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| June 26, 2020
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Warner, Kaine, Carding & Van Hollen Call on McConnell to Bring D.C. Statehood to a Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 26, 2020
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Washington, D.C. Admission Act
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 26, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday marked 7 years since SCOTUS took an axe to the Voting Rights Act. House Dems passed @RepSewell 's #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote, and we continue to urge the Senate to cease its delay & take up this bill."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce "No Check, No Sale" Bill To Close Loophole Allowing Gun Sales Without A Completed Background Check
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "The House acted today to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure that we no longer see Black men & women being killed by those who are sworn to uphold the law; and to say we want justice for every American."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "We must ensure Americans can safely vote in November. It is shameful to exploit this crisis and hinder voter turnout like some states have done. We must be prepared on Election Day, which is why I continue to call for Senate passage of the #HeroesAct."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "Americans are demanding an end to police brutality & racial injustice, & Dems are responding. I'm proud to stand with @TheBlackCaucus ahead of today's vote on the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. I urge all Members to support this bill. Learn more at http://justiceinpolicing.us"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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NEWSLETTER: Learn About the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and Voice Your Opinion
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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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"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on House Passage of Justice in Policing Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 24, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Inadequate Republican-Proposed Police Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 24, 2020
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Hoyer Holds Conversation with Community Leaders on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2020
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MSNBC "Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 24, 2020
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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"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote on the #JusticeInPolicing Act on Thursday. Black lives matter, & an overwhelming majority of Americans support the provisions in this bill. I urge House Republicans to join us in passing these reforms."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen, Colleagues in Call for Robust Funding for Background Checks, Gun Safety in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, U.S. Attorney General - Rep. Chip Roy Letter To AG Barr RE: Restoring Law And Order
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Oversight Committee Examines Effects of Systemic Racism in Policing Practices
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 21, 2020
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Committee Examines Effects of Systemic Racism in Policing Practices
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Hearing of the House Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Voices from the Front: An Overdue Reckoning with Structural Racism in Policing
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Charles Rettig Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Cortez Masto Leads Push To Ensure Survivors Of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Tweet - "African Americans & Latinos have fatality rates from COVID-19 as much as 10x higher compared to white Americans, when age is taken into account. We must do more to address disparities, and I continue to demand demographic data collection."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Congressman Biggs Leads Letter about Anti-Border Security Measures in the NDAA
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Hoyer Announces House Vote on the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Durbin, Schumer, Colleagues Call For GAO Investigation Into Use Of Federal Law Enforcement During Washington, D.C. Protests Following Killing Of George Floyd
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Bennet, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Bolton Excerpts: It's Clear that President Trump Puts Himself Over National Security Interests -- Republican Leader Mcconnell Must Stop Aiding and Abetting Trump's Betrayal of Our Country
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Following SCOTUS Ruling, Collins, Merkley, Baldwin, Booker Lead Bipartisan Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the President's Executive Order on Policing
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell - Feinstein, Merkely, Colleagues Push to Bring Equality Act to a Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Chairman Raskin Statement on Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Prohibiting Workplace Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 15, 2020
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Reps. Johnson, Raskin Introduce Bill to Hold Federal Law Enforcement Officers Accountable
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, US Attorney General, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand Trump Administration Investigate White Supremacist Activity at Protests
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Hirono Leads 20 Senate Democrats in Calling for DOJ Inspector General Investigation into Attorney General Barr's Conduct in Suppressing Peaceful Protests around Lafayette Square on June 1
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 11, 2020
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Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Sasse, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Punish Companies, Individuals Who Steal U.S. Technology
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Harris Urges Baltimore County Executive to Protect Religious Liberty
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Today at my press conference, I told reporters that the #JusticeInPolicing Act is legislation that deals directly with police accountability and transparency. With this bill, we are telling the American people: we see you, we hear you, and we are acting."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 9, 2020
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NEWSLETTER: The Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Duckworth Demands GAO Immediately Reviews Safety of Rubber Bullets Being Used on Peaceful Protesters
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "More than two-thirds of Americans agree the killing of George Floyd represents a broad problem in the treatment of African Americans by law enforcement. There is a clear need for reform, which is why the House is advancing the #JusticeInPolicing Act."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 8, 2020
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Tweet - "I joined my colleagues today in a moment of silence to honor the African American lives lost to police violence & systemic racism. #BlackLivesMatter The killing must stop. We are listening to the demands for change & today we are introducing the Justice In Policing Act."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 8, 2020
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Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop DEA Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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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."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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House Members Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Human Rights During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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