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Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - ""Communities are dealing with serious public health challenges due to #PFAS contamination. Today, I voted to: Ensure contaminated sites are cleaned up Limit the intro of new PFAS chemicals Establish a drinking water standard Provide assistance to treat PFAS contamination"" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Even after devastating earthquakes, the Admin is illegally withholding billions of dollars in aid to #PuertoRico. Congress approved this funding on a bipartisan basis, & I call on the full release of aid now to help #OurFellowAmericans recover & rebuild." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Hoyer Calls on Administration to Release Disaster Relief Aid to Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Two years after the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria, most of the disaster aid for #PuertoRico has yet to be released by the Admin. As we respond to the new damage wrought by earthquakes, I urge the release of funding to help Puerto Rico rebuild." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts are with the people of #PuertoRico in the aftermath of the recent earthquakes. The Congress stands ready to assist #OurFellowAmericans, and I urge the Administration to ensure the necessary resources are in place to address power outages as swiftly as possible." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Discusses About Pentagon Defending The Killing Of Soleimani Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 3, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I was shocked & saddened by the anti-Semitic attack in New York - & alarmed by the rise in hateful attacks against Jews. Nothing can ever justify anti-Semitism or any vile acts of racist violence. We must all come together as one nation in condemning them." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 29, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Anti-Semitic Attack in New York Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Swearingen, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to James Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Asking JPMorgan Chase to Remember its Own History When Responding to "Abhorrent" Racial Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "No one is above the law -- even a president. Especially a president. If the House does not act, we run the risk of allowing the President's misconduct to be repeated at the expense of our elections, national security, and our Constitution. (2/4)" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Dhs Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The appropriations bills considered in the House today represent a compromise & deliver important victories for Americans, including long-term investments in national security, public health, public safety and economic growth. I'm pleased the bills passed w bipartisan support." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Maguire, Acting Dir. of National Intelligence - Senators Menendez, Young, Van Hollen Request Intelligence Review on Not Extending Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 7 years since 26 children and teachers were taken from us at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It is shameful that, after such a senseless, horrific tragedy, the GOP still will not act. I continue to urge the Senate to take up House-passed legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Cortez Masto Joins Call for Comptroller Otting to Testify About Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act, Impact on Civil Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Combating the opioid epidemic is a top priority for Democrats, and I am proud that the House has passed #HR3, which provides funding to address this crisis, including supporting children who have been impacted." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This #HumanRightsDay, we remember the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights & reaffirm our commitment to defending the freedoms & dignity of all. We must continue to #StandUp4HumanRights & defend the ability of all to live in a world free from persecution and conflict." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #HumanRightsDay, I join my colleagues in condemning the Trump Admin's cruel #FamilySeparation policy, which has torn migrant families apart. House Dems will continue to fight for the reunification of these families and oppose the Admin's inhumane anti-immigrant policies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Democrats Restore the Full Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @RepDavidEPrice for holding a press conf today to mark 90 days since @HUDgov missed its deadline to provide #OurFellowAmericans in Puerto Rico with disaster relief aid appropriated by Congress. HUD is breaking the law & House Dems will not let this stand." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning, I told press that the House will vote on @RepTerriSewell's Voting Rights Advancement Act this week to #RestoreTheVote & combat voter discrimination. I urge @senatemajldr to take this bill up once it passes the House." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Raskin supports bill to prevent and respond to gender-based violence worldwide Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Wyden, Markey, Van Hollen, Coons, Peters Question Ring's Data Security Practices Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act will help communities rebuild stronger and more resilient following natural disasters. It's the right thing to do for our communities and will save taxpayer dollars. I thank @RepAlGreen and @RepMaxineWaters for their leadership on the bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Reps. Green and Wagner Pass Critical Disaster Recovery Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Students, families, & residents of yet another community have been left traumatized by gun violence. This time in Santa Clarita. #EnoughIsEnough, @senatemajldr. Take up & pass #HR8 and send bipartisan background checks legislation to POTUS to sign. Inaction is not an option." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 12, 2019 Val Hollen, Blackburn Lead Resolution Condemning Turkey's Crackdown on Free Speech Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with bipartisan support months ago. On this #NationalDayofAction, I am calling on @SenateMajLdr to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Too many Americans have been lost to gun violence. House Democrats have passed legislation to expand background checks and help put an end to this epidemic. I call on the GOP Senate to take up #HR8 and #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I began my weekly press conference today by applauding the courage & effectiveness of the US Armed Forces who brought down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. We must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to defeat ISIS and work with our allies around the world, not abandon them." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is the most fundamental right we have as Americans and 17 years ago I was proud to author the #HelpAmericaVoteAct to vastly strengthen our voting systems, invest in more efficient technologies, and provide greater access to the ballot box for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "As a founding member of @theBlackCaucus and Chair of @HouseJudiciary & @OversightDems, Rep. John Conyers leaves behind a powerful legacy in Congress of fighting for civil rights, voting rights, and opportunity for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "As we mark one year since the horrific shooting at #TreeOfLife Synagogue in Pittsburgh, let us redouble our efforts to banish intolerance from our midst and continue to push for legislation to #EndGunViolence. I continue to urge the Senate to take up #HR8." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This week the House: Passed additional legislation to secure our elections and prevent foreign interference Passed the #DebbieSmith Act Advanced #HR3 through @WaysMeansCmte - moving one step closer to #LowerDrugCosts for Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 25, 2019 House Democrats Pass Additional Legislation to Secure Elections, Safeguard Our Democracy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for A Lasting Democracy Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blackburn, Colleagues to Secretary Pompeo: Issue U.S. Visa for Leader of Syrian Democratic Forces Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Second House Passage of the Debbie Smith Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the SHIELD Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The House has now voted twice to reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act -- first as part of the #VAWA reauthorization & now as a standalone bill. I urge the GOP-led Senate to reauthorize all of these critical programs that assist domestic violence survivors." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2019 Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Corporate Transparency Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 21, 2019 Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Neal Joins Colleagues in Letter Urging Trump Administration to Issue Major Disaster Declaration Following Earthquakes in Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Booker, Colleagues Demand Answers on Embassy Security Amidst Fallout in the Middle East Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Tweet - ""Communities are dealing with serious public health challenges due to #PFAS contamination. Today, I voted to: Ensure contaminated sites are cleaned up Limit the intro of new PFAS chemicals Establish a drinking water standard Provide assistance to treat PFAS contamination"" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Even after devastating earthquakes, the Admin is illegally withholding billions of dollars in aid to #PuertoRico. Congress approved this funding on a bipartisan basis, & I call on the full release of aid now to help #OurFellowAmericans recover & rebuild." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Hoyer Calls on Administration to Release Disaster Relief Aid to Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2020 Tweet - "Two years after the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria, most of the disaster aid for #PuertoRico has yet to be released by the Admin. As we respond to the new damage wrought by earthquakes, I urge the release of funding to help Puerto Rico rebuild." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2020 Tweet - "My thoughts are with the people of #PuertoRico in the aftermath of the recent earthquakes. The Congress stands ready to assist #OurFellowAmericans, and I urge the Administration to ensure the necessary resources are in place to address power outages as swiftly as possible." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2020 Letter to the Honorable Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection - Jayapal, DelBene, Murray, Cantwell Lead Letter To DHS Demanding Answers On Iranian Americans Being Detained At Border Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 6, 2020 CNN "Erin Burnett Outfront" - Transcript: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) Discusses About Pentagon Defending The Killing Of Soleimani Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 3, 2020 CNN "Anderson Cooper 360 Degrees" - Transcript: Interview with Senator Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I was shocked & saddened by the anti-Semitic attack in New York - & alarmed by the rise in hateful attacks against Jews. Nothing can ever justify anti-Semitism or any vile acts of racist violence. We must all come together as one nation in condemning them." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 29, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Anti-Semitic Attack in New York Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Swearingen, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to James Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Asking JPMorgan Chase to Remember its Own History When Responding to "Abhorrent" Racial Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Tweet - "No one is above the law -- even a president. Especially a president. If the House does not act, we run the risk of allowing the President's misconduct to be repeated at the expense of our elections, national security, and our Constitution. (2/4)" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Dhs Cyber Incident Response Teams Act of 2019 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2019 Tweet - "The appropriations bills considered in the House today represent a compromise & deliver important victories for Americans, including long-term investments in national security, public health, public safety and economic growth. I'm pleased the bills passed w bipartisan support." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Maguire, Acting Dir. of National Intelligence - Senators Menendez, Young, Van Hollen Request Intelligence Review on Not Extending Nuclear Arms Treaty with Russia Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 7 years since 26 children and teachers were taken from us at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It is shameful that, after such a senseless, horrific tragedy, the GOP still will not act. I continue to urge the Senate to take up House-passed legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Cortez Masto Joins Call for Comptroller Otting to Testify About Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act, Impact on Civil Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Combating the opioid epidemic is a top priority for Democrats, and I am proud that the House has passed #HR3, which provides funding to address this crisis, including supporting children who have been impacted." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This #HumanRightsDay, we remember the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights & reaffirm our commitment to defending the freedoms & dignity of all. We must continue to #StandUp4HumanRights & defend the ability of all to live in a world free from persecution and conflict." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #HumanRightsDay, I join my colleagues in condemning the Trump Admin's cruel #FamilySeparation policy, which has torn migrant families apart. House Dems will continue to fight for the reunification of these families and oppose the Admin's inhumane anti-immigrant policies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Democrats Restore the Full Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @RepDavidEPrice for holding a press conf today to mark 90 days since @HUDgov missed its deadline to provide #OurFellowAmericans in Puerto Rico with disaster relief aid appropriated by Congress. HUD is breaking the law & House Dems will not let this stand." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning, I told press that the House will vote on @RepTerriSewell's Voting Rights Advancement Act this week to #RestoreTheVote & combat voter discrimination. I urge @senatemajldr to take this bill up once it passes the House." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to Richard Anderson, President and CEO of Amtrak - Brown Calling on Amtrak to End Forced Arbitration, Ban on Class Actions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Raskin supports bill to prevent and respond to gender-based violence worldwide Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Wyden, Markey, Van Hollen, Coons, Peters Question Ring's Data Security Practices Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Tweet - "The Reforming Disaster Recovery Act will help communities rebuild stronger and more resilient following natural disasters. It's the right thing to do for our communities and will save taxpayer dollars. I thank @RepAlGreen and @RepMaxineWaters for their leadership on the bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Reps. Green and Wagner Pass Critical Disaster Recovery Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to James Inhofe, Chairman of Senate Committee on Armed Services, Jack Reed, Ranking Member on Senate Committee on Armed Services, Adam Smith, Chairman on House Armed Services Committee, and Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member on House Armed Services Committee - Van Hollen, Rubio Continue to Push for DETER Act in NDAA Negotiations Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Students, families, & residents of yet another community have been left traumatized by gun violence. This time in Santa Clarita. #EnoughIsEnough, @senatemajldr. Take up & pass #HR8 and send bipartisan background checks legislation to POTUS to sign. Inaction is not an option." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 13, 2019 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 12, 2019 Val Hollen, Blackburn Lead Resolution Condemning Turkey's Crackdown on Free Speech Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with bipartisan support months ago. On this #NationalDayofAction, I am calling on @SenateMajLdr to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Too many Americans have been lost to gun violence. House Democrats have passed legislation to expand background checks and help put an end to this epidemic. I call on the GOP Senate to take up #HR8 and #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I began my weekly press conference today by applauding the courage & effectiveness of the US Armed Forces who brought down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. We must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to defeat ISIS and work with our allies around the world, not abandon them." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "The right to vote is the most fundamental right we have as Americans and 17 years ago I was proud to author the #HelpAmericaVoteAct to vastly strengthen our voting systems, invest in more efficient technologies, and provide greater access to the ballot box for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "As a founding member of @theBlackCaucus and Chair of @HouseJudiciary & @OversightDems, Rep. John Conyers leaves behind a powerful legacy in Congress of fighting for civil rights, voting rights, and opportunity for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "As we mark one year since the horrific shooting at #TreeOfLife Synagogue in Pittsburgh, let us redouble our efforts to banish intolerance from our midst and continue to push for legislation to #EndGunViolence. I continue to urge the Senate to take up #HR8." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 25, 2019 Tweet - "This week the House: Passed additional legislation to secure our elections and prevent foreign interference Passed the #DebbieSmith Act Advanced #HR3 through @WaysMeansCmte - moving one step closer to #LowerDrugCosts for Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 25, 2019 House Democrats Pass Additional Legislation to Secure Elections, Safeguard Our Democracy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for A Lasting Democracy Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
Oct. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Blackburn, Colleagues to Secretary Pompeo: Issue U.S. Visa for Leader of Syrian Democratic Forces Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Second House Passage of the Debbie Smith Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the SHIELD Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 23, 2019 Tweet - "The House has now voted twice to reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act -- first as part of the #VAWA reauthorization & now as a standalone bill. I urge the GOP-led Senate to reauthorize all of these critical programs that assist domestic violence survivors." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2019 Udall, Bennet Introduce Major Resolution to Set National Conservation Goal: Conserve 30% of U.S. Lands and Ocean by 2030 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Corporate Transparency Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2019 Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 21, 2019 Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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