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July 25, 2019
Reps. Raskin & Meadows Call for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience Around the World and an End to Global Religious Persecution
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 24, 2019
Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton Statement on Huawei's Reported Involvement in North Korea's Wireless Network
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Higgins Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Blumenauer, Harris, Lofgren, Griffith, Dingell, Bishop Introduce Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 16, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce the Defending America's 5 G Future Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 16, 2019
Menendez Leads Bipartisan, Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2019
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Huawei on Entity List
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2019
Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments Directed At Members of Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Legislative Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
House Passes Bipartisan Amendment Seeking Accountability for Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Outraged to learn officials in #PuertoRico fraudulently awarded federal funds to contractors. There must be an investigation. The island has suffered for two years following deadly storms, & these new developments should not jeopardize the recovery."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
Letter to Jason Torchinsky, Michael Bayes, Jessica F. Johnson - Whitehouse, Raskin Press Nra Law Firm on Possible Campaign Finance Violations
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Letter to Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Oversight Committee Plans Hearing with Acosta on Plea Deal with Epstein
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sixty-eight House Members Call for Resignation of Labor Secretary Acosta
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the ratification of the #14thAmendment, which guaranteed citizenship rights & equal protection under the law, let us continue to come together to defend against efforts to restrict these rights and work to advance equality for all Americans."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2019
Tweet - "I join in marking the 55th anniversary of the #CivilRightsAct. It is up to us to build on the legacy of the Civil Rights Act & I look forward to working with @repjohnlewis and @TheBlackCaucus to continue fighting for justice and equality. https://bit.ly/2YsNNad "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capital Gazette Shooting
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Approaching First Anniversary of Mass Shooting at Capital Gazette, Maryland Senators Renew Call for Gun Safety Legislation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Administration Proposal to End Protections for Homeless Transgender People
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #SAFEAct to the Floor today to strengthen the security and integrity of our elections. Now that the House has passed it, I urge the Senate to do the same."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "An estimated 11,400 people have died from gun violence in the 114 days since the House passed HR8, bipartisan legislation to expand background checks for gun sales. Inaction is unacceptable. I strongly urge senatemajldr to take up and pass HR8 and HR1112. EndGunViolence"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added,"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, Dem Senators Seek Status of Group Discharge Applications Submitted by State AG's
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2019
Tweet - "It has been 4 years since the tragic shooting at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church. As we remember the #Emanuel9, comfort the survivors, and thank those who responded that day, let us recommit to overcoming the evils of hatred & racism and work to prevent #EndGunViolence."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019
Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Markup of H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 13, 2019
Letter to Hon. Benjamin S. Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senators Demand Hud Continue to Protect Housing Rights for Transgender Individuals
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 13, 2019
Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction of Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "Reports that the # of fatal opioid overdoses have decreased in MD are encouraging, but there is more work to be done to address this epidemic. We must continue to increase funding for treatment & work w local partners to reduce the number of overdoses."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
July 25, 2019
Reps. Raskin & Meadows Call for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience Around the World and an End to Global Religious Persecution
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 24, 2019
Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton Statement on Huawei's Reported Involvement in North Korea's Wireless Network
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Higgins Joins Bipartisan Colleagues to Introduce NFIP Reauthorization and Reform Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 17, 2019
Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Blumenauer, Harris, Lofgren, Griffith, Dingell, Bishop Introduce Medical Marijuana Research Act of 2019
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 16, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce the Defending America's 5 G Future Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 16, 2019
Menendez Leads Bipartisan, Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2019
Gallagher, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Huawei on Entity List
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2019
Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments Directed At Members of Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Legislative Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
House Passes Bipartisan Amendment Seeking Accountability for Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Outraged to learn officials in #PuertoRico fraudulently awarded federal funds to contractors. There must be an investigation. The island has suffered for two years following deadly storms, & these new developments should not jeopardize the recovery."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
Letter to Jason Torchinsky, Michael Bayes, Jessica F. Johnson - Whitehouse, Raskin Press Nra Law Firm on Possible Campaign Finance Violations
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Letter to Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor - Oversight Committee Plans Hearing with Acosta on Plea Deal with Epstein
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Sixty-eight House Members Call for Resignation of Labor Secretary Acosta
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the ratification of the #14thAmendment, which guaranteed citizenship rights & equal protection under the law, let us continue to come together to defend against efforts to restrict these rights and work to advance equality for all Americans."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2019
Tweet - "I join in marking the 55th anniversary of the #CivilRightsAct. It is up to us to build on the legacy of the Civil Rights Act & I look forward to working with @repjohnlewis and @TheBlackCaucus to continue fighting for justice and equality. https://bit.ly/2YsNNad "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capital Gazette Shooting
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Approaching First Anniversary of Mass Shooting at Capital Gazette, Maryland Senators Renew Call for Gun Safety Legislation
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019
Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Administration Proposal to End Protections for Homeless Transgender People
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 27, 2019
Securing America's Federal Elections Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #SAFEAct to the Floor today to strengthen the security and integrity of our elections. Now that the House has passed it, I urge the Senate to do the same."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "An estimated 11,400 people have died from gun violence in the 114 days since the House passed HR8, bipartisan legislation to expand background checks for gun sales. Inaction is unacceptable. I strongly urge senatemajldr to take up and pass HR8 and HR1112. EndGunViolence"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019
Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added,"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Booker Urges Support for Reparations Legislation During House Judiciary Hearing
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2019
Murphy, Blumenthal, Dem Senators Seek Status of Group Discharge Applications Submitted by State AG's
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 17, 2019
Tweet - "It has been 4 years since the tragic shooting at Charleston's Emanuel AME Church. As we remember the #Emanuel9, comfort the survivors, and thank those who responded that day, let us recommit to overcoming the evils of hatred & racism and work to prevent #EndGunViolence."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Modernize Voting Systems and Protect Against Electoral Interference
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019
Booker Reparations Bill Reaches 12 Senate Cosponsors
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Markup of H.R. 35, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 13, 2019
Letter to Hon. Benjamin S. Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senators Demand Hud Continue to Protect Housing Rights for Transgender Individuals
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 13, 2019
Menendez, Markey and Deutch Call for Ban on 3D Printed Guns
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 13, 2019
Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction of Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2019
Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2019
Tweet - "Reports that the # of fatal opioid overdoses have decreased in MD are encouraging, but there is more work to be done to address this epidemic. We must continue to increase funding for treatment & work w local partners to reduce the number of overdoses."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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