| April 16, 2021
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Tweet - "I am heartbroken by the news of another mass shooting in our country -- this one claiming eight innocent lives in Indianapolis. My thoughts are with the grieving families of those lost in Indianapolis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 16, 2021
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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
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Cardin, Van Hollen Renew Push to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin Renew Push to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Introduce Comprehensive International Climate Change Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Recognizing U.S. Capitol Police Force
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 14, 2021
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Senators Van Hollen, Markey, Rubio, and Warren Announce Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Counter Chinese Government Policy Coercively Preventing Americans from Leaving China
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today I told reporters how moved I was by yesterday's ceremony in honor of Capitol Police Office Billy Evans. The recent attacks on the Capitol complex make it clear we must act to protect the safety of officers, Members, staff, and reporters."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 14, 2021
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Senators Markey, Rubio, Warren, and Van Hollen Announce Reintroduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Counter Chinese Government Policy Coercively Preventing Americans from Leaving China
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 13, 2021
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Hoyer Statement On Continued Systemic Racism in Policing
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 13, 2021
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Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Feinstein, Kaine, Murphy, Colleagues Urge Biden to Return to Iran Nuclear Agreement Under a Compliance for Compliance Approach
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 13, 2021
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Tweet - "The fatal police shooting in MN & the horrifying incident in VA, are the latest examples of the persistent bias against African Americans in our country. No one can claim surprise why so many African Americans are afraid of encounters with law enforcement."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 9, 2021
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Tweet - "The House passed #ERA and #VAWA to stand up for women's equality and provide survivors of domestic violence with important resources. Democrats will continue to work to enshrine women's equality in our Constitution once and for all."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 9, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Biden Budget Outline
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 8, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Actions to Address Gun Violence
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS for his leadership in confronting America's gun-violence epidemic with seriousness & resolve. The actions taken today reflect the Biden Administration's serious commitment to protecting Americans from gun violence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 8, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Biden Measures to Address Gun Violence
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 6, 2021
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Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicingAct will ensure police accountability while also working to address racial bias in policing. This bill is an important step to prevent more wrongful deaths of Black Americans. #BlackLivesMatter"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Americans strongly support key provisions of the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicingAct. We must affirm that #BlackLivesMatter and work to change the culture of law enforcement to promote better relationships with the communities they serve."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 6, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 5, 2021
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Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 5, 2021
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Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Majority Leader - Neguse, Spanberger Lead 65 Colleagues in Pressing Senate Majority Leader to Vote on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Firearms should not be allowed into the hands of those who can't bear them responsibly, and the majority of Americans agree common sense background checks are critical to keep communities safe from gun violence. Our nation needs #HR8 and #HR1446 to #EndGunViolence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Too many Americans have been killed by senseless acts of gun violence, and it shouldn't take a pandemic to #EndGunViolence. I urge the Senate to advance House-passed gun violence prevention legislation and take action to save lives."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on The Death of Capitol Police Officer William Evans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 1, 2021
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Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly believe that LGBTQ individuals should not be denied equal protections under the law. House Democrats have passed the #EqualityAct and will continue calling on the Senate to extend anti-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 1, 2021
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Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 31, 2021
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Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 26, 2021
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New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "The bill signed by Gov. Kemp this evening is part of a national strategy by Republicans to prevent minorities from voting, a blatant embrace of the Jim Crow-era voter suppression that made our democracy so imperfect for so long."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 25, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Georgia Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 25, 2021
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SENATORS VAN HOLLEN, BLUNT AND CONGRESSWOMAN NORTON INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PROHIBIT PERMANENT FENCING AROUND CAPITOL COMPLEX
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 25, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, COONS, WICKER REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TARGETING DEBT-BASED DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 25, 2021
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Sens. Coons, Wicker reintroduce bipartisan bill targeting debt-based driver's license suspensions
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #ForThePeople Act to the House Floor earlier this month, and I'm pleased the Democratic-led Senate is advancing #S1 today to safeguard our democracy and strengthen election integrity. Dems will continue working to enact this critical legislation."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 23, 2021
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MARYLAND CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION PRESSES USPS OFFICIALS FOR ANSWERS ON MAIL DELIVERY PROBLEMS, POSTAL BACKLOG AND LOST LETTERS AND PACKAGES
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Meijer, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Biden's Border Wall Freeze
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Boulder
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to learn of the mass shooting in Boulder and join in mourning the ten individuals who were killed. My thoughts are with the loved ones of those killed and the individuals injured by this senseless act of violence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 22, 2021
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Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 22, 2021
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Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitze, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 22, 2021
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Tweet - "China's campaign against Uyghurs has violated the human rights of millions of innocent people. The multilateral sanctions announced today represent a significant effort by the US & our global partners to exert pressure on Beijing to cease this persecution."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2021
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SENS. VAN HOLLEN, CARPER, COLLINS, TESTER & REP. SARBANES REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO SUPPORT FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 18, 2021
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Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume on Passage of Historic Legislation to Uphold and Strengthen the Rights of Women
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "The horrific shootings in the Atlanta-area & the continued violence against Asian Americans must be condemned in the strongest terms. While a motive hasn't been announced, there has been a clear increase in anti-Asian discrimination during this pandemic and it is unacceptable."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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A Historic Day for Women
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "If we are serious about addressing the pandemic of violence against women in our country, then I hope my GOP colleagues will support #VAWA Reauthorization today. I hope this bill passes with bipartisan support and is taken up by the Senate without delay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm pleased that the House is taking action today to reauthorize #VAWA and remove the arbitrary deadline to ratify the #ERA. I hope my colleagues join me in supporting these important pieces of legislation and stand up for women's equality."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 16, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO CLOSE DANGEROUS LOOPHOLE TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 16, 2021
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Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 16, 2021
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Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction Of Permit-To-Purchase Gun Safety Bill
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 16, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, RASKIN LEAD INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT-TO-PURCHASE GUN SAFETY BILL
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 15, 2021
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The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| March 13, 2021
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Tweet - "It's been 1 year since Breonna Taylor lost her life to police brutality & we still #SayHerName today. The Senate should pass the #GeorgeFloydLaw to prevent more Black lives from being cut short by misconduct & ensure police can protect the communities they swore to serve."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 12, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Following a productive week in the House, including passing the #AmericanRescuePlan, the #PROAct, & legislation to address gun violence, I look forward to bringing these important priorities to the Floor next week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2021
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Tweet - "The Mother Emanuel AME Church shooting should have never happened. The House is voting today to pass @WhipClyburn 's legislation to end the #CharlestonLoophole and stop prohibited gun owners from slipping through the cracks & getting guns."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2021
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Tweet - "Roughly 90% of the American people support expanded background checks, which is what #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act would do. I strongly support this critical bill. The Senate should take it up without delay to end the deadly epidemic of gun violence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2021
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume on Passage of Landmark Background Check Legislation
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| March 10, 2021
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Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 10, 2021
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Chairman Raskin Requests FBI Briefing on Infiltration of Law Enforcement by White Supremacists
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 10, 2021
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Tweet - "It shouldn't take a pandemic to reduce gun violence -- we ought to pass commonsense gun safety legislation such as #HR8 to establish universal background checks & legislation to close the #CharlestonLoophole. Let's pass these bills & #EndGunViolence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 10, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair of the Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Tony Gonzales Requests Appropriations Hearing on Border Crisis
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 10, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair on the Committee on Appropriations - Republican Appropriators Request Hearings on Border Crisis
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 10, 2021
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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 10, 2021
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Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 9, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON INTERIOR ACTION TO RESCIND DANGEROUS TRUMP-ERA MIGRATORY BIRD POLICY LEGAL OPINION
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 9, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS BY PREVENTING THE LOSS OF RESEARCH TALENT DURING & BEYOND THE PANDEMIC
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 8, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, HASSAN CALL FOR IMPROVED VACCINE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 8, 2021
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Tweet - "56 years ago yesterday, John Lewis & 600 advocates marched to protect the right to vote. Today, we remember #BloodySunday & John Lewis's legacy. As Republicans around the country move to take away voting rights, I will work to #RestoreTheVRA & protect the right to vote for all."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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