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May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (2) Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (3) Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 5, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that Republicans in Florida have passed legislation that effectively institutes a poll tax on formerly incarcerated individuals. I strongly urge Governor DeSantis to veto this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2019 Hoyer: It Is Shameful That Republicans In Florida Have Passed Legislation That Effectively Institutes A Poll Tax Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 2, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Senator Menendez, Senators to Facebook: Ban on Gun Sales Not Enough without Enforcement Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 1, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary marked up H.R. 5, the #EqualityAct. Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. #LGBT Americans & their families deserve to be protected against all forms of discrimination." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Block Online E-Cigarette Sales to Minors Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David White, Acting Secretary of State of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting targeting the Jewish community at Chabad of Poway this weekend was a heartbreaking reminder of the challenges facing our country & world in the 21st century. This House stands against hate & will continue to promote a nation where all are created equal." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2019 Synagogue Shooting Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2019 Tweet - "I was deeply unnerved to hear about today's #synagogueshooting in San Diego. Six months to the day since the deadly, anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh, this shooting reminds us that hateful rhetoric leads to violence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Importance of Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the MD Crime Victims Resource Center in Upper Marlboro to discuss the importance of reauthorizing #VAWA. Thanks to VAWA, communities in MD have access to funding to assist victims. I urge the Senate to take up the House-passed VAWA reauthorization. https://bit.ly/2DyDI39 " Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2019 Tweet - "On what should be a celebratory #EasterSunday, I'm horrified by the news in #SriLanka, where hundreds have been killed in churches & hotels. I extend my deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones & thank the brave first responders who ran toward danger to save lives." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 20th anniversary of the shooting at #Columbine High School. As we remember the victims & survivors, let us honor them by doing all we can to #EndGunViolence. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the bipartisan background checks bill passed by the House this year." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2019 Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 15, 2019 Rep. Raskin Responds to Gop Oversight Members' Questioning of Voter Suppression Probe Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "In the first 100 days of the 116th Congress, House Dems have taken action to raise wages, expand opportunity, lower health care & prescription drug costs, & ensure working families can make it in America. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2VzCWtG #100DaysForthePeople" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have taken action in the first 100 days to #FightTheBan & passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's ban on transgender service members. House Dems will continue to speak out against this harmful ban & work to #ProtectTransTroops." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "I join my colleagues in calling for a federal investigation of the deeply alarming fires at three historically black churches in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. This violence, intimidation, & destruction will not be tolerated, & federal authorities must investigate immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 10, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "I said at my weekly press conference that House Democrats will work to pass appropriations bills through the House by the end of June, and the House will take action to set top-line funding levels so that we can get our work done on time." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rep. Trone and Rep. Connolly Send Letter to Trump Demanding Answers for Death of Jamal Khashoggi Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 5, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House passed the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019, sponsored by @RepKarenBass, with bipartisan support. Here's how #VAWA19 prevents domestic violence and ensures survivors have the resources to recover and seek justice:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 The Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Condemn the Trump Administration's Sabotage of Health Care, Reauthorize VAWA Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 makes improvements to existing law based on feedback from domestic violence advocates so that we can end the scourge of domestic violence and better assist survivors. That's why I'm proud to vote for #VAWA19 on the Floor today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of the House's Bipartisan Legal Advisory Committee, I voted today to initiate a lawsuit against the Trump Admin for illegally moving appropriated funds for his border wall. The House will take all actions necessary to uphold the Constitution." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House of Representatives will vote to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct with improvements to current law to prevent domestic violence, assist survivors, and support law enforcement. I'm proud to stand with advocates like @NTFSDV in support of #VAWA19." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 ensures that resources to prevent domestic violence and aid survivors are accessible to underserved communities, including #LGBT Americans. I'm proud to vote for this legislation today. #VAWA19" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House's Intention to Initiate a Lawsuit Against the Transfer of Funds for the President's Border Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "I just voted for #VAWA19 to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct & strengthen the law. House Dems are committed to preventing domestic violence and assisting all survivors, including vulnerable populations." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2019 Van Hollen, Rubio Reintroduce the DETER Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "#ClimateChange does not only threaten our environment & public health -- it imperils our national security, too. I thank @HouseForeign for discussing this important issue in their hearing today on the impact of climate change on our security. It's past time to #ActOnClimate." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump claims Dems haven't visited the border, but here's the truth: we've toured ports of entry, heard from @CBP, visited asylum seekers, & we know there is not a crisis that would be solved by an ineffective wall. #DemsAtTheBorder" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "I've visited the border twice this year w @RepEscobar @RepTorresSmall @RepDebHaaland @RepMGS @RepScottPeters @RepJuanVargas & @RepMikeLevin. Other Dems have visited as well. There are challenges at the border--not a crisis that demands a wall or border shutdown. #DemsAtTheBorder" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseJudiciary & Chair @RepJerryNadler for holding the first Congressional hearing on the #EqualityAct, which will ensure that LGBT Americans are fully protected under our civil rights laws. I look forward to bringing #HR5 to the Floor following committee consideration." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 29, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Verify CDC's Firearm Injury Data Accuracy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 28, 2019 Reps. Soto, Gonzalez-Colon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Puerto Rico Admissions Act Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 28, 2019 Senators Lankford, Shaheen, Tillis, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Prohibit Transfer of F-35 Aircraft to Turkey Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Association - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (2) Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Acting White House Chief of Staff - All Oversight Democrats Send Document Request to White House and Agencies on Hurricane Response (3) Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2019 MSNBC "Hardball" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 5, 2019 Tweet - "It is shameful that Republicans in Florida have passed legislation that effectively institutes a poll tax on formerly incarcerated individuals. I strongly urge Governor DeSantis to veto this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2019 Hoyer: It Is Shameful That Republicans In Florida Have Passed Legislation That Effectively Institutes A Poll Tax Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 2, 2019 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg - Senator Menendez, Senators to Facebook: Ban on Gun Sales Not Enough without Enforcement Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 1, 2019 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 1, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary marked up H.R. 5, the #EqualityAct. Now that it has secured Committee approval, I will bring it to the Floor for a vote this month. #LGBT Americans & their families deserve to be protected against all forms of discrimination." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Block Online E-Cigarette Sales to Minors Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ken Paxton, Attorney General of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David White, Acting Secretary of State of Texas - Cummings and Raskin Seek Compliance from Texas in Voter Suppression Probe Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2019 Tweet - "The shooting targeting the Jewish community at Chabad of Poway this weekend was a heartbreaking reminder of the challenges facing our country & world in the 21st century. This House stands against hate & will continue to promote a nation where all are created equal." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2019 Synagogue Shooting Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2019 Tweet - "I was deeply unnerved to hear about today's #synagogueshooting in San Diego. Six months to the day since the deadly, anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life congregation in Pittsburgh, this shooting reminds us that hateful rhetoric leads to violence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Importance of Reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 25, 2019 Tweet - "Visited the MD Crime Victims Resource Center in Upper Marlboro to discuss the importance of reauthorizing #VAWA. Thanks to VAWA, communities in MD have access to funding to assist victims. I urge the Senate to take up the House-passed VAWA reauthorization. https://bit.ly/2DyDI39 " Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2019 Tweet - "On what should be a celebratory #EasterSunday, I'm horrified by the news in #SriLanka, where hundreds have been killed in churches & hotels. I extend my deepest sympathies to those who lost loved ones & thank the brave first responders who ran toward danger to save lives." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 20th anniversary of the shooting at #Columbine High School. As we remember the victims & survivors, let us honor them by doing all we can to #EndGunViolence. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the bipartisan background checks bill passed by the House this year." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2019 Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 15, 2019 Rep. Raskin Responds to Gop Oversight Members' Questioning of Voter Suppression Probe Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "In the first 100 days of the 116th Congress, House Dems have taken action to raise wages, expand opportunity, lower health care & prescription drug costs, & ensure working families can make it in America. Read more here: https://bit.ly/2VzCWtG #100DaysForthePeople" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "Today is the @GLSEN #DayOfSilence, when we support #LGBT students who are silenced in schools across the country and world. I join House Dems and Americans from all walks of life in standing with #LGBT youth. We see you and we hear you." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have taken action in the first 100 days to #FightTheBan & passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's ban on transgender service members. House Dems will continue to speak out against this harmful ban & work to #ProtectTransTroops." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 11, 2019 Tweet - "I join my colleagues in calling for a federal investigation of the deeply alarming fires at three historically black churches in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. This violence, intimidation, & destruction will not be tolerated, & federal authorities must investigate immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2019 CNN "The Lead With Jake Tapper" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 10, 2019 MSNBC "The Rachel Maddow Show" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 9, 2019 Tweet - "I said at my weekly press conference that House Democrats will work to pass appropriations bills through the House by the end of June, and the House will take action to set top-line funding levels so that we can get our work done on time." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Rep. Trone and Rep. Connolly Send Letter to Trump Demanding Answers for Death of Jamal Khashoggi Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 5, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House passed the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019, sponsored by @RepKarenBass, with bipartisan support. Here's how #VAWA19 prevents domestic violence and ensures survivors have the resources to recover and seek justice:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 The Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Condemn the Trump Administration's Sabotage of Health Care, Reauthorize VAWA Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Brown Joins Bipartisan Group to Introduce First-Ever Targeted Fentanyl Sanctions Bill to Hold China Accountable On Commitment to Crack Down On Manufacturers & Traffickers of Lethal Opioids Ravaging U.S. Communities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 makes improvements to existing law based on feedback from domestic violence advocates so that we can end the scourge of domestic violence and better assist survivors. That's why I'm proud to vote for #VAWA19 on the Floor today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "As a member of the House's Bipartisan Legal Advisory Committee, I voted today to initiate a lawsuit against the Trump Admin for illegally moving appropriated funds for his border wall. The House will take all actions necessary to uphold the Constitution." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House of Representatives will vote to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct with improvements to current law to prevent domestic violence, assist survivors, and support law enforcement. I'm proud to stand with advocates like @NTFSDV in support of #VAWA19." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 ensures that resources to prevent domestic violence and aid survivors are accessible to underserved communities, including #LGBT Americans. I'm proud to vote for this legislation today. #VAWA19" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House's Intention to Initiate a Lawsuit Against the Transfer of Funds for the President's Border Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "I just voted for #VAWA19 to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct & strengthen the law. House Dems are committed to preventing domestic violence and assisting all survivors, including vulnerable populations." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 3, 2019 Van Hollen, Rubio Reintroduce the DETER Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "#ClimateChange does not only threaten our environment & public health -- it imperils our national security, too. I thank @HouseForeign for discussing this important issue in their hearing today on the impact of climate change on our security. It's past time to #ActOnClimate." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump claims Dems haven't visited the border, but here's the truth: we've toured ports of entry, heard from @CBP, visited asylum seekers, & we know there is not a crisis that would be solved by an ineffective wall. #DemsAtTheBorder" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "I've visited the border twice this year w @RepEscobar @RepTorresSmall @RepDebHaaland @RepMGS @RepScottPeters @RepJuanVargas & @RepMikeLevin. Other Dems have visited as well. There are challenges at the border--not a crisis that demands a wall or border shutdown. #DemsAtTheBorder" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseJudiciary & Chair @RepJerryNadler for holding the first Congressional hearing on the #EqualityAct, which will ensure that LGBT Americans are fully protected under our civil rights laws. I look forward to bringing #HR5 to the Floor following committee consideration." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 29, 2019 Letter to Carlos Cordeiro, President of the United States Soccer Federation - Shaheen & Hassan Call for Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer Team Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 29, 2019 Letter to Secretary Azar - Verify CDC's Firearm Injury Data Accuracy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 28, 2019 Letter to Chairwoman Rosa DeLauro and Ranking Member Tom Cole - Congressman Rose Leads Push to Increase Funding for Opioid Treatment, Prevention Efforts Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 28, 2019 Reps. Soto, Gonzalez-Colon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Puerto Rico Admissions Act Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 28, 2019 Senators Lankford, Shaheen, Tillis, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Prohibit Transfer of F-35 Aircraft to Turkey Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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