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Jan. 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Introduction of H.R. 8 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today I opened up my weekly press conference by reading a quote from @SenateMajLdr in 2014: "Remember me? I am the guy that gets us out of shutdowns… It's a failed policy." If McConnell believes that, he should put the House-passed bills on the Floor to end the #TrumpShutdown." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steny Hoyer Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @MeetThePress to discuss Dems' commitment to ending the #TrumpShutdown. We've passed compromise funding bills that the Senate GOP previously supported. I urge Leader McConnell take up the bills to reopen govt & we can continue to discuss the best way to secure our borders." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin Joins House Committee on Rules Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jan. 4, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown and Democratic Priorities for the 116th Congress on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership on the Trump Shutdown Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019 Tweet - "It is unconscionable that @POTUS would sit in the White House and say that #Iran and its proxies ought to be allowed to take up positions on the borders of our closest regional allies. http://bit.ly/2R2cPgF " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Support Border Security, Not Taking the Government "Hostage' Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Approx. 800,000 federal workers across the country are being furloughed or forced to work w/o pay due to @POTUS' temper tantrum over his costly, ineffective border wall. Read here about how the American people are negatively affected by the #TrumpShutdown:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - ".@RealDonaldTrump said he is "proud" to shut down the government for his costly, ineffective border wall, but his #TrumpShutdown means 90% of @DHSgov employees are forced to work without pay during the holiday season." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Federal employees -- including law enforcement, TSA screeners, Forest Service firefighters, & others -- are furloughed or forced to go without pay as a result of the #TrumpShutdown. I call on @HouseGOP & @POTUS to end this reckless shutdown & reopen government as soon as possible." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2018 Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 21, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Need to Prevent a Trump Shutdown on MSNBC's "Meet The Press Daily" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan First Step Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I spoke on the Floor on Republicans' failure to do their job and responsibly fund government. Instead of working with Democrats to prevent a #TrumpShutdown, @HouseGOP is pandering to @RealDonaldTrump by holding government funding hostage to his costly, ineffective border wall." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "These is bipartisan consensus on funding 97% of government, but that's being held hostage by one issue: the President's costly, ineffective, & unpopular border wall. Read more here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Today, I told reporters discussions are ongoing in the Senate over a short-term CR to prevent a #TrumpShutdown, but continuing to punt on appropriations is a failure on the part of Republicans, who control the House, Senate, & White House to get our work done on time." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I agree with Ranking Member @BobbyScott that the Trump Admin's school safety report is not a serious effort to make students safer. We have an obligation to keep students safe from #GunViolence and protect their civil rights. The recommendations in this report do neither." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Hoyer Discusses How Republicans Continue to Punt on Responsibly Funding Government on Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "6 years after 20 children & 6 educators were senselessly killed at #SandyHook Elementary, it is unacceptable that Congress has done nothing to #EndGunViolence. In their memory, the Dem-led Congress will take long overdue action to make our schools & communities safer. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Ruppersberger, Raskin Statement Following Inadvertent Lockdown at Walter Reed Campus Last Month Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "More than a year after #HurricaneMaria, 3 million U.S. citizens in #PuertoRico & #USVI are still recovering & rebuilding. I join @HispanicCaucus in reaffirming Congress' responsibility to ensure #OurFellowAmericans have the resources to rebuild stronger than before." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 11, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Need for Republicans to Work with Democrats to Fund Government and Avoid a Shutdown on PBS NewsHour Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Believe in Border Security, Not Trump's Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "As year-end spending negotiations continue, House Dems continue to stand firm against @POTUS's border wall. We support strong border security, but we must balance that with protecting the dignity of immigrants & asylum seekers & minimizing harmful impacts to border communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Keep Our Promise to Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Joined @Kasie on @MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the importance of passing legislation to protect Special Counsel Mueller's investigation & how I hope the President & Congressional Republicans will work on a bipartisan basis to responsibly fund government & avoid a #GOPShutdown." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Importance of Passing Legislation to Protect the Special Counsel's Investigation and Need to Fund Government on MSNBC Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today is the 25th anniversary of the #BradyBill, which established a 5-day waiting period and background checks for firearms. Congress must do more to #EndGunViolence, and House Democrats are committed to taking action when we take the Majority in the new year. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "I'm closely monitoring the situation in Anchorage & surrounding areas following a 7.0 earthquake. My thoughts & prayers are w all Alaskans at this time. I thank first responders working on the ground, & I encourage residents to heed all safety guidance & alerts. #AlaskaEarthquake" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Recent hate-motivated events, including the shooting in PA, demonstrate how the dangerous rise of white nationalism & anti-Semitism is a threat to all Americans & our democracy. I join @bend_thearc in unequivocally rejecting white nationalism in all forms. #RejectWhiteNationalism" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Demand Justification for Deployment of Active Duty Troops to the Border Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Racist Flyers in Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Departure of Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Department of Justice's Opinion on the Appointment of Matthew Whitaker Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The racist flyers distributed in communities throughout #MD05 are unacceptable & must be condemned by all. Hate has no place in our communities. We must come together to denounce this racist & hateful rhetoric and ensure all families in Maryland feel safe in their communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 9, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #ThousandOaks shooting is another tragic reminder of why Congress must act to prevent #GunViolence. I pray for the victims & am grateful to courageous law enforcement on the scene, including Ventura County Sheriff's Sergeant Ron Helus, a hero who was slain saving lives." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Jan. 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Introduction of H.R. 8 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2019 Tweet - "Today I opened up my weekly press conference by reading a quote from @SenateMajLdr in 2014: "Remember me? I am the guy that gets us out of shutdowns… It's a failed policy." If McConnell believes that, he should put the House-passed bills on the Floor to end the #TrumpShutdown." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019 NBC "Meet the Press" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Steny Hoyer Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Joined @MeetThePress to discuss Dems' commitment to ending the #TrumpShutdown. We've passed compromise funding bills that the Senate GOP previously supported. I urge Leader McConnell take up the bills to reopen govt & we can continue to discuss the best way to secure our borders." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin Joins House Committee on Rules Rep.Jamie Raskin
Jan. 4, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown and Democratic Priorities for the 116th Congress on MSNBC's "Morning Joe" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democratic Leadership on the Trump Shutdown Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019 Tweet - "It is unconscionable that @POTUS would sit in the White House and say that #Iran and its proxies ought to be allowed to take up positions on the borders of our closest regional allies. http://bit.ly/2R2cPgF " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 2, 2019 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Support Border Security, Not Taking the Government "Hostage' Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2018 Tweet - "Approx. 800,000 federal workers across the country are being furloughed or forced to work w/o pay due to @POTUS' temper tantrum over his costly, ineffective border wall. Read here about how the American people are negatively affected by the #TrumpShutdown:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - ".@RealDonaldTrump said he is "proud" to shut down the government for his costly, ineffective border wall, but his #TrumpShutdown means 90% of @DHSgov employees are forced to work without pay during the holiday season." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2018 Tweet - "Federal employees -- including law enforcement, TSA screeners, Forest Service firefighters, & others -- are furloughed or forced to go without pay as a result of the #TrumpShutdown. I call on @HouseGOP & @POTUS to end this reckless shutdown & reopen government as soon as possible." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2018 Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018 Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 21, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Need to Prevent a Trump Shutdown on MSNBC's "Meet The Press Daily" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan First Step Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Tweet - "I spoke on the Floor on Republicans' failure to do their job and responsibly fund government. Instead of working with Democrats to prevent a #TrumpShutdown, @HouseGOP is pandering to @RealDonaldTrump by holding government funding hostage to his costly, ineffective border wall." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "These is bipartisan consensus on funding 97% of government, but that's being held hostage by one issue: the President's costly, ineffective, & unpopular border wall. Read more here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "Today, I told reporters discussions are ongoing in the Senate over a short-term CR to prevent a #TrumpShutdown, but continuing to punt on appropriations is a failure on the part of Republicans, who control the House, Senate, & White House to get our work done on time." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I agree with Ranking Member @BobbyScott that the Trump Admin's school safety report is not a serious effort to make students safer. We have an obligation to keep students safe from #GunViolence and protect their civil rights. The recommendations in this report do neither." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 19, 2018 Hoyer Discusses How Republicans Continue to Punt on Responsibly Funding Government on Fox News' "Your World With Neil Cavuto" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "6 years after 20 children & 6 educators were senselessly killed at #SandyHook Elementary, it is unacceptable that Congress has done nothing to #EndGunViolence. In their memory, the Dem-led Congress will take long overdue action to make our schools & communities safer. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Ruppersberger, Raskin Statement Following Inadvertent Lockdown at Walter Reed Campus Last Month Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 13, 2018 Tweet - "More than a year after #HurricaneMaria, 3 million U.S. citizens in #PuertoRico & #USVI are still recovering & rebuilding. I join @HispanicCaucus in reaffirming Congress' responsibility to ensure #OurFellowAmericans have the resources to rebuild stronger than before." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 11, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Need for Republicans to Work with Democrats to Fund Government and Avoid a Shutdown on PBS NewsHour Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Believe in Border Security, Not Trump's Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Troops at Southern U.S. Border: Senator Murray and Colleagues Slam Trump Administration's Decision to Extend Deployment Through January, Urge Secretary Mattis to Reverse Course Immediately Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 7, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice Inspector General - Senate Democrats Urge Department of Justice Watchdog to Investigate Decision-Making Process for Epstein Case Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "As year-end spending negotiations continue, House Dems continue to stand firm against @POTUS's border wall. We support strong border security, but we must balance that with protecting the dignity of immigrants & asylum seekers & minimizing harmful impacts to border communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Keep Our Promise to Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Joined @Kasie on @MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the importance of passing legislation to protect Special Counsel Mueller's investigation & how I hope the President & Congressional Republicans will work on a bipartisan basis to responsibly fund government & avoid a #GOPShutdown." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Importance of Passing Legislation to Protect the Special Counsel's Investigation and Need to Fund Government on MSNBC Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today is the 25th anniversary of the #BradyBill, which established a 5-day waiting period and background checks for firearms. Congress must do more to #EndGunViolence, and House Democrats are committed to taking action when we take the Majority in the new year. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "I'm closely monitoring the situation in Anchorage & surrounding areas following a 7.0 earthquake. My thoughts & prayers are w all Alaskans at this time. I thank first responders working on the ground, & I encourage residents to heed all safety guidance & alerts. #AlaskaEarthquake" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Recent hate-motivated events, including the shooting in PA, demonstrate how the dangerous rise of white nationalism & anti-Semitism is a threat to all Americans & our democracy. I join @bend_thearc in unequivocally rejecting white nationalism in all forms. #RejectWhiteNationalism" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - One Month After Tree Of Life Shooting, Casey Continues Fight To Protect Worship Centers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Demand Justification for Deployment of Active Duty Troops to the Border Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Racist Flyers in Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Rodney Frelinghuysen, Chairman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Nita Lowey, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Thompson and McCaul Lead Bipartisan Letter to Support Grant Funding to Protect Religious Institutions After Tree of Life Attack Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Departure of Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Department of Justice's Opinion on the Appointment of Matthew Whitaker Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The racist flyers distributed in communities throughout #MD05 are unacceptable & must be condemned by all. Hate has no place in our communities. We must come together to denounce this racist & hateful rhetoric and ensure all families in Maryland feel safe in their communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 9, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "The #ThousandOaks shooting is another tragic reminder of why Congress must act to prevent #GunViolence. I pray for the victims & am grateful to courageous law enforcement on the scene, including Ventura County Sheriff's Sergeant Ron Helus, a hero who was slain saving lives." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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