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Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Letter to Attorney General Barr - Riot Funding Sources Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Push for START Agreement Extension Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. James Murray, Dir. of the United States Secret Service - Oversight Committee Seeks Answers Regarding Detention of Two Black Mothers on National Mall Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Subcommittee Chairs Demand Answers from DOD on Racial Disparities in Military Justice System Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - Oversight Subcommittee Requests DOJ Probe into Violent Gangs Operating Within Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The opioid crisis continues to impact communities and families throughout #MD05. I'm pleased that over $4.5 million was awarded to the state of Maryland to combat this crisis and help those struggling with addiction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Over the past 5 weeks, the names of nearly 7,000 citizen cosponsors of the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act have been entered into the Congressional Record. I continue to call on the Senate to pass this bill. Learn more about this legislation here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Applaud $4.5 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ODNI Canceling Election Security Briefings Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that @ODNIgov has canceled all election security briefings for Congress, 2 months before the election. This is a complete abdication of duty, & ODNI must reverse this decision." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - The Congressional Black Caucus Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Hold an Immediate Vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It"s been 2 months since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality and racial profiling in our country and @senatemajldr has refused to consider it. We need action now. To learn more, visit:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The racist graffiti painted on the Calvert High School football field over the weekend is disgusting and abhorrent. This act of hate and bigotry in our community is horrific, and cannot be condemned strongly enough." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement Against Racist Graffiti at Calvert High School Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce Western Maryland Area Health Education Center to Receive $1 Million in Funding to Combat the Opioid Crisis Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Collins calls on Attorney General Barr to investigate rogue prosecutor in McCloskey case Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With In-Person Visits Suspended, Van Hollen, Klobuchar Push for Access to Free Telephone Calls and Video Conferencing for Incarcerated People in Next Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 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. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $500,000 in Housing Assistance for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Montgomery, Prince George's Counties Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Date Title Politician
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Letter to Attorney General Barr - Riot Funding Sources Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Push for START Agreement Extension Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. James Murray, Dir. of the United States Secret Service - Oversight Committee Seeks Answers Regarding Detention of Two Black Mothers on National Mall Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Subcommittee Chairs Demand Answers from DOD on Racial Disparities in Military Justice System Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - Oversight Subcommittee Requests DOJ Probe into Violent Gangs Operating Within Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The opioid crisis continues to impact communities and families throughout #MD05. I'm pleased that over $4.5 million was awarded to the state of Maryland to combat this crisis and help those struggling with addiction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Over the past 5 weeks, the names of nearly 7,000 citizen cosponsors of the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act have been entered into the Congressional Record. I continue to call on the Senate to pass this bill. Learn more about this legislation here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Applaud $4.5 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ODNI Canceling Election Security Briefings Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that @ODNIgov has canceled all election security briefings for Congress, 2 months before the election. This is a complete abdication of duty, & ODNI must reverse this decision." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - The Congressional Black Caucus Calls on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to Hold an Immediate Vote on the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 25, 2020 Tweet - "It"s been 2 months since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality and racial profiling in our country and @senatemajldr has refused to consider it. We need action now. To learn more, visit:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Shooting of Jacob Blake Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 12, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Talbot County Council Decision on Talbot Boys Statue Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Smith, Over 100 Members of the House Demand Full Federal Support for National Guard COVID-19 Response Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Colleagues Calling For Long-Term Relief For 43 Million Student Loan Borrowers Amid COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Carper, Coons call for extension of Census deadlines to ensure a full and accurate count amid delays due to pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The racist graffiti painted on the Calvert High School football field over the weekend is disgusting and abhorrent. This act of hate and bigotry in our community is horrific, and cannot be condemned strongly enough." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement Against Racist Graffiti at Calvert High School Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden Press White House To Restore Full Funding For National Guard's COVID-19 Response Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Assistance Funds for Immigrants Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce Western Maryland Area Health Education Center to Receive $1 Million in Funding to Combat the Opioid Crisis Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Collins calls on Attorney General Barr to investigate rogue prosecutor in McCloskey case Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With In-Person Visits Suspended, Van Hollen, Klobuchar Push for Access to Free Telephone Calls and Video Conferencing for Incarcerated People in Next Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Durbin, Moran, Colleagues: Include NIH Research Funding In Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 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. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $500,000 in Housing Assistance for Survivors of Human Trafficking in Montgomery, Prince George's Counties Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
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