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June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 15, 2021 Raskin Praises Release of President Biden's National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 14, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hudson, Members Call on President Biden to Postpone Meeting with Vladimir Putin Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "I join in marking 5 yrs since the horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people. I'm glad the Senate joined the House in passing a bill to mark Pulse as a national memorial & look forward to seeing @POTUS sign it into law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN BACK BILL TO REQUIRE EQUAL PAY FOR U.S. SOCCER TEAMS Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - House Judiciary Democrats Urge DOJ to Reverse Position on Trump Defamation Lawsuit Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to make it harder for Texans to vote reaffirms the immediate need for the Senate to pass legislation to protect voting rights in our nation, including the #ForThePeopleAct & the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. I join in thanking Texas Dems for getting into good trouble." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hirono Introduce Resolution Commemorating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 28, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Republican Filibuster of January 6th Commission Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cardin, Van Hollen, Velázquez Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Review Countries for Temporary Protected Status Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "In San Jose, once again American families are grieving the horrors of gun violence and suffering the pain of a mass shooting. The loved-ones of the eight victims are in my thoughts today. The Senate must take up House-passed legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2021 Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Freedom Of The Press Around The World Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 25, 2021 Van Hollen Joins Blumenthal, Jayapal & Murphy In Introducing The Safe Gun Storage Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "A year ago today, #GeorgeFloyd was murdered. Tens of millions took to the streets in peaceful protest w/ Americans of all ages, faiths, and origins marching together to affirm that #BlackLivesMatter & change is needed to reform systemic bias in policing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to help lead efforts to reform the #StaffordAct & help communities rebuild stronger from natural disasters. I applaud @POTUS for his announcement that $1B will be invested in climate resilience & pre-disaster mitigation to keep Americans safe." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Biden Administration's Investment in Natural Disaster Mitigation Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2021 Montgomery County Public Health & Safety Priorities Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 21, 2021 Hoyer Statement Condemning the Alarming Increase in Antisemitic Attacks Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply alarmed by the heinous antisemitic attacks that have occurred over the past several days. Nothing ever justifies violence fueled by hatred & bigotry. I stand w our Jewish American community & call on Americans to join me in condemning antisemitism." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2021 Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Y in Westminster Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 19, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 19, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad that MD will receive nearly $55.4 million from the #AmericanRescuePlan to expand access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment programs. These funds will better support individuals coping with mental illness and addiction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 19, 2021 Rep. Raskin's Statement on 1/6 Commission Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 18, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Wyden, Raskin Urge Doj to End Practice of Spying on Journalists to Identify Their Sources Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 18, 2021 Condemning the Horrific Shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 2021 Rep. Kweisi Mfume
May 14, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Bipartisan Agreement on Legislation to Create 1/6 Commission Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad @BennieGThompson & @RepJohnKatko were able to reach agreement on a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack on the U.S. Capitol on 1/6. I will bring this legislation to the Floor next week & hope all members will support this proposal." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS take action to improve national cybersecurity capabilities to better protect our federal govt networks & modernize our defenses against cyber attacks. By developing a framework to prevent these threats, we can better protect Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 National Police Week Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that the House will have a productive May work period and vote on bills focused on protections for pregnant workers, curbing abuses in debt collection, addressing the mental health crisis, & the rise of AAPI hate crimes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed House GOP chose partisan politics instead of helping Americans by voting against @RepDean's bill to aid those w opioid addiction. I will bring it back for a vote next week. We won't let partisan games stop us from getting our work done." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "I join in thanking the Biden Admin for reversing the rule discriminating against LGBTQ Americans in health care. These protections are contained in the House-passed #EqualityAct, which should be passed in the Senate to ensure rights under the law for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Biden Administration Banning Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans in Health Care Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Calvert and Rep. Lamalfa Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees in Response to The Border Crisis Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, GOP-run legislatures & governors are working to suppress the vote. This FL law attacks the bedrock of our democracy & underscores the need for voting rights protections nationwide. House Dems remain committed to ballot access #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports Rep. Andy Harris
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to #ActOnClimate, protect voting rights, address #GunViolence, & more, we must #EndTheFilibuster. I thank @RepCori, @RepJayapal, @RepJasonCrow, & @RepCasten for their leadership & letter articulating why we can't afford to let @SenateGOP block Americans' priorities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth, & all year long, I join in recognizing & celebrating #AAPI communities for their tremendous contributions to American life, & standing in solidarity with them against discrimination & hate. #StopAAPIHate" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Virginia, Maryland Senators Urge President Biden to Resume Selection of a New, Secure and Consolidated FBI Headquarters Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 30, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: the bill that just passed the FL Legislature is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress access to the ballot box -- particularly for Americans of color. House Dems will continue to push back against these attempts to deny the right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "During @POTUS' first 100 days, the House passed #HR8 & legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole. These complement the Admin's exec actions on gun violence, including regulating so-called ghost guns. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to take up legislation to #endgunviolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's First 100 Days Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice-President of the United States - Newhouse Urges VP Harris to Address the Border Crisis, Allow Wall Construction to Continue Rep. Andy Harris, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "As @POTUS said in tonight's #JointAddress, the American people deserve a government that works for them. I've always believed the government can and must deliver #ForThePeople. That's why House Democrats passed #HR1 to protect our democracy and the right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to hear bold proposals to make America safer, stronger, more just & prosperous from @POTUS in his #JointAddress tonight. I'm ready to get to work on innovative legislation to improve economic opportunities #ForThePeople & #BuildBackBetter." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2021 Armstrong Joins Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021 Walberg, Raskin Lead Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - McGovern, Bush, Tlaib Lead Call for DOJ To Review Case of Environmental Justice Advocate Steven Donziger Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. David Chipman, President Biden's nominee for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Rep. Good Leads Group of Republicans in Calling for Investigation into Hunter Biden for Lying on Background Check Rep. Andy Harris, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021 Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement on the Conviction of Derrick Chauvin for the Murder of George Floyd Rep. Kweisi Mfume
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I discussed the House's busy week, considering 3 justice & civil rights bills: the NO BAN Act, Access to Counsel Act, & #HR51, #DCStatehood. It's past time that we ensure the 700,000 Americans living in DC have full representation in Congress." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on The Chauvin Verdict Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "I continue to be deeply disturbed by the wrongful imprisonment of Alexey #Navalny and reports of his worsening condition in jail. I join in calls urging the Russian government to release him and for Putin to be held responsible for this injustice." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - To Confront Worldwide Rise of Anti-Semitism, Rosen and Lankford Lead Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Finally Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
June 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jerry Moran, Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Sen. Marshall Calls for Increased Funding for Kansas Law Enforcement Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 15, 2021 Raskin Praises Release of President Biden's National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 14, 2021 Letter to President Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Hudson, Members Call on President Biden to Postpone Meeting with Vladimir Putin Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 14, 2021 Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2021 Tweet - "I join in marking 5 yrs since the horrific mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando that killed 49 people. I'm glad the Senate joined the House in passing a bill to mark Pulse as a national memorial & look forward to seeing @POTUS sign it into law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN BACK BILL TO REQUIRE EQUAL PAY FOR U.S. SOCCER TEAMS Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - House Judiciary Democrats Urge DOJ to Reverse Position on Trump Defamation Lawsuit Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to make it harder for Texans to vote reaffirms the immediate need for the Senate to pass legislation to protect voting rights in our nation, including the #ForThePeopleAct & the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. I join in thanking Texas Dems for getting into good trouble." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hirono Introduce Resolution Commemorating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 28, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Republican Filibuster of January 6th Commission Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 27, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Cardin, Van Hollen, Velázquez Lead Colleagues in Calling on President Biden to Review Countries for Temporary Protected Status Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 26, 2021 Tweet - "In San Jose, once again American families are grieving the horrors of gun violence and suffering the pain of a mass shooting. The loved-ones of the eight victims are in my thoughts today. The Senate must take up House-passed legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2021 Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Freedom Of The Press Around The World Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 25, 2021 Van Hollen Joins Blumenthal, Jayapal & Murphy In Introducing The Safe Gun Storage Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 25, 2021 Tweet - "A year ago today, #GeorgeFloyd was murdered. Tens of millions took to the streets in peaceful protest w/ Americans of all ages, faiths, and origins marching together to affirm that #BlackLivesMatter & change is needed to reform systemic bias in policing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to help lead efforts to reform the #StaffordAct & help communities rebuild stronger from natural disasters. I applaud @POTUS for his announcement that $1B will be invested in climate resilience & pre-disaster mitigation to keep Americans safe." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Biden Administration's Investment in Natural Disaster Mitigation Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2021 Montgomery County Public Health & Safety Priorities Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 21, 2021 Hoyer Statement Condemning the Alarming Increase in Antisemitic Attacks Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2021 Tweet - "Deeply alarmed by the heinous antisemitic attacks that have occurred over the past several days. Nothing ever justifies violence fueled by hatred & bigotry. I stand w our Jewish American community & call on Americans to join me in condemning antisemitism." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2021 Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Y in Westminster Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 19, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act; and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Emergency Security Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act, 2021 Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 19, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 Tweet - "Glad that MD will receive nearly $55.4 million from the #AmericanRescuePlan to expand access to mental health services and substance use disorder treatment programs. These funds will better support individuals coping with mental illness and addiction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $55.4 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to Expand Mental Health Services and Combat the Opioid Epidemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 19, 2021 Rep. Raskin's Statement on 1/6 Commission Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 18, 2021 Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Wyden, Raskin Urge Doj to End Practice of Spying on Journalists to Identify Their Sources Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 18, 2021 Condemning the Horrific Shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 2021 Rep.Kweisi Mfume
May 14, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Bipartisan Agreement on Legislation to Create 1/6 Commission Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2021 Tweet - "I'm glad @BennieGThompson & @RepJohnKatko were able to reach agreement on a bipartisan commission to investigate the attack on the U.S. Capitol on 1/6. I will bring this legislation to the Floor next week & hope all members will support this proposal." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 13, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS take action to improve national cybersecurity capabilities to better protect our federal govt networks & modernize our defenses against cyber attacks. By developing a framework to prevent these threats, we can better protect Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 National Police Week Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that the House will have a productive May work period and vote on bills focused on protections for pregnant workers, curbing abuses in debt collection, addressing the mental health crisis, & the rise of AAPI hate crimes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "Disappointed House GOP chose partisan politics instead of helping Americans by voting against @RepDean's bill to aid those w opioid addiction. I will bring it back for a vote next week. We won't let partisan games stop us from getting our work done." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021 Tweet - "I join in thanking the Biden Admin for reversing the rule discriminating against LGBTQ Americans in health care. These protections are contained in the House-passed #EqualityAct, which should be passed in the Senate to ensure rights under the law for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Biden Administration Banning Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans in Health Care Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Rep. Calvert and Rep. Lamalfa Lead Effort Raising Concerns with Biden Administration Plan to Deploy USDA Employees in Response to The Border Crisis Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, GOP-run legislatures & governors are working to suppress the vote. This FL law attacks the bedrock of our democracy & underscores the need for voting rights protections nationwide. House Dems remain committed to ballot access #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports Rep.Andy Harris
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to #ActOnClimate, protect voting rights, address #GunViolence, & more, we must #EndTheFilibuster. I thank @RepCori, @RepJayapal, @RepJasonCrow, & @RepCasten for their leadership & letter articulating why we can't afford to let @SenateGOP block Americans' priorities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2021 Tweet - "Throughout #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth, & all year long, I join in recognizing & celebrating #AAPI communities for their tremendous contributions to American life, & standing in solidarity with them against discrimination & hate. #StopAAPIHate" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Virginia, Maryland Senators Urge President Biden to Resume Selection of a New, Secure and Consolidated FBI Headquarters Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Secretary - Menendez, Colleagues Commend DHS on Actions to Keep Guns out Of the Hands of Domestic Abusers, Call for Additional Steps to Fully Enforce "Lautenberg Amendment,' Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 30, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: the bill that just passed the FL Legislature is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress access to the ballot box -- particularly for Americans of color. House Dems will continue to push back against these attempts to deny the right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Mike Quigley, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Steve Womack, Ranking Member - Rush Leads 10 Appropriations Letters Requesting Funding For Priorities Including Women's Heart Health, Clean Energy, Kidney Disease, Public School Infrastructure Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Matt Cartwright, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member - Rutherford, Pascrell Lead 159 Members of Congress in Support of Police Funding Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2021 Tweet - "During @POTUS' first 100 days, the House passed #HR8 & legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole. These complement the Admin's exec actions on gun violence, including regulating so-called ghost guns. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to take up legislation to #endgunviolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's First 100 Days Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Kamala Harris, Vice-President of the United States - Newhouse Urges VP Harris to Address the Border Crisis, Allow Wall Construction to Continue Rep.Andy Harris, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "As @POTUS said in tonight's #JointAddress, the American people deserve a government that works for them. I've always believed the government can and must deliver #ForThePeople. That's why House Democrats passed #HR1 to protect our democracy and the right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to hear bold proposals to make America safer, stronger, more just & prosperous from @POTUS in his #JointAddress tonight. I'm ready to get to work on innovative legislation to improve economic opportunities #ForThePeople & #BuildBackBetter." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 27, 2021 Armstrong Joins Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021 Walberg, Raskin Lead Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - McGovern, Bush, Tlaib Lead Call for DOJ To Review Case of Environmental Justice Advocate Steven Donziger Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. David Chipman, President Biden's nominee for Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) - Rep. Good Leads Group of Republicans in Calling for Investigation into Hunter Biden for Lying on Background Check Rep.Andy Harris, ...
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021 Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement on the Conviction of Derrick Chauvin for the Murder of George Floyd Rep.Kweisi Mfume
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I discussed the House's busy week, considering 3 justice & civil rights bills: the NO BAN Act, Access to Counsel Act, & #HR51, #DCStatehood. It's past time that we ensure the 700,000 Americans living in DC have full representation in Congress." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on The Chauvin Verdict Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "I continue to be deeply disturbed by the wrongful imprisonment of Alexey #Navalny and reports of his worsening condition in jail. I join in calls urging the Russian government to release him and for Putin to be held responsible for this injustice." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - To Confront Worldwide Rise of Anti-Semitism, Rosen and Lankford Lead Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Finally Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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