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Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Warren, Colleagues Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Reaction to President's State of the Union Address Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Announces Andrea Chamblee as State of the Union Guest Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth let us pay tribute to the Civil Rights Movement & renew our call for the Senate to pass #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote. In partnership w the @theBlackCaucus, House Dems will continue to work to advance equality & opportunity for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Letter to Hugh Frater, CEO of Fannie Mae - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Letter to David Brickman, CEO of Freddie Mac - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Police Shooting in Temple Hills Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It has been 11 years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, which has helped close the wage gap, but disparities still exist, especially among women of color. I call on the Senate to consider the House-passed #PaycheckFairness Act and ensure #EqualPay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply alarmed by new report showing high levels of PFAS chemicals in tap water in Prince George's Co. Earlier this month, I brought the #PFAS Action Act to the Floor to protect our communities. Congress must take action on this important issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Committee Investigates Trump Administration's Continued Separations of Immigrant Children and Families Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Slam Trump's Attacks on Religious Freedon Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad POTUS finally signed a major disaster for #PuertoRico, but it should not have taken this long. I urge that POTUS do everything in his power to help Puerto Rico emerge from these recent natural disasters stronger than before." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President Signing a Major Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "When we return from the district work period, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental for #PuertoRico to provide assistance as the island recovers from earthquakes. House Dems are proud to stand with #OurFellowAmericans & help them recover & rebuild stronger than before." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While POTUS released some of the aid Congress appropriated for #PuertoRico, much remains in limbo. Dems will continue to work to ensure all appropriated funds reach #OurFellowAmericans & that the Administration's barriers do not further delay funds." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Administration's Release of Disaster Relief Aid to Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act today with bipartisan support to ensure that victims of age discrimination in the workplace can enforce their rights. I hope the Senate will take up and pass this bipartisan bill #ForThePeople. #POWADA" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - ".@EnergyCommerce Democrats have continued to lead efforts to address the opioid crisis. I thank the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for holding a hearing this morning to examine this public health crisis and effective measures to combat it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 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. 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 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. 8, 2020 Hoyer Calls on Administration to Release Disaster Relief Aid to Puerto Rico 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 - "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
Date Title Politician
Feb. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Warren, Colleagues Seek Probe into Whether Trump Administration's Delay of Puerto Rico Disaster Recovery Funds Violated Same Law as Delay of Ukraine Security Aid Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Reaction to President's State of the Union Address Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Announces Andrea Chamblee as State of the Union Guest Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth let us pay tribute to the Civil Rights Movement & renew our call for the Senate to pass #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote. In partnership w the @theBlackCaucus, House Dems will continue to work to advance equality & opportunity for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Letter to Hugh Frater, CEO of Fannie Mae - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 31, 2020 Letter to David Brickman, CEO of Freddie Mac - Van Hollen Joins Brown, Whitehouse, Schatz, and Dems in Pressing GSEs on Preparation for Climate Risks Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Police Shooting in Temple Hills Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It has been 11 years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, which has helped close the wage gap, but disparities still exist, especially among women of color. I call on the Senate to consider the House-passed #PaycheckFairness Act and ensure #EqualPay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply alarmed by new report showing high levels of PFAS chemicals in tap water in Prince George's Co. Earlier this month, I brought the #PFAS Action Act to the Floor to protect our communities. Congress must take action on this important issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Committee Investigates Trump Administration's Continued Separations of Immigrant Children and Families Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Lawmakers Call on Administration to Ban Flavored Vaping Products Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Slam Trump's Attacks on Religious Freedon Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "I'm glad POTUS finally signed a major disaster for #PuertoRico, but it should not have taken this long. I urge that POTUS do everything in his power to help Puerto Rico emerge from these recent natural disasters stronger than before." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President Signing a Major Disaster Declaration for Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2020 Congressional Ukraine Caucus Introduces Legislation Reaffirming Strong Bipartisan Support for Ukrainian People Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Tweet - "When we return from the district work period, the House will vote on an emergency supplemental for #PuertoRico to provide assistance as the island recovers from earthquakes. House Dems are proud to stand with #OurFellowAmericans & help them recover & rebuild stronger than before." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "While POTUS released some of the aid Congress appropriated for #PuertoRico, much remains in limbo. Dems will continue to work to ensure all appropriated funds reach #OurFellowAmericans & that the Administration's barriers do not further delay funds." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Administration's Release of Disaster Relief Aid to Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Proud the House passed the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act today with bipartisan support to ensure that victims of age discrimination in the workplace can enforce their rights. I hope the Senate will take up and pass this bipartisan bill #ForThePeople. #POWADA" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Senate Democrats Support Puerto Rico's Request For A Major Disaster Declaration To Respond To Earthquakes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Joseph Maguire, Acting Director of National Intelligence - Democratic Senators Request Classified Briefing on Evidence Underlying "Imminent Attacks" on U.S. Embassies Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Murray, Cantwell Demand Answers from CBP Following Reports of Delays and Enhanced Screening for Iranian Americans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Tweet - ".@EnergyCommerce Democrats have continued to lead efforts to address the opioid crisis. I thank the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for holding a hearing this morning to examine this public health crisis and effective measures to combat it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 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. 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 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. 8, 2020 Hoyer Calls on Administration to Release Disaster Relief Aid to Puerto Rico 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 - "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
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