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July 20, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar, Booker, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Replace Statue of Dred Scott Author Roger Taney with Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency - Reps Gohmert and Posey Lead Letter to NSA Director Demanding Answers about Tucker Carlson Spying Reports
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today, @POTUS reiterated the argument made by our Founders: that every citizen ought to have the freedom to choose our leaders at the ballot box. This value has been - and continues to be - undermined by Republican efforts to suppress the right to vote."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2021
Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Remarks on the Urgent Need to Protect the Right to Vote
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2021
Letter to Gen. Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency - Reps Posey and Gohmert Lead Letter to NSA Director Demanding Answers about Tucker Carlson Spying Reports
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 13, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin Submit Requests for Maryland Transportation Infrastructure, Clean Water and Public Safety Projects
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Statement on the Pending Release of Gwen Levi, Congratulating Federal Public Defender and Advocacy Groups for Work to Get Grandmother Out of Jail
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 6, 2021
Raskin, Lieu, Yarmuth Introduce Federal Press Shield Legislation
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 30, 2021
Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2021
Jones, Raskin, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Landmark Legislation to Modernize Federal Civil Rights Law
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "As the Senate votes on whether to consider the #ForThePeople Act, GOP officials in 48 states are advancing nearly 400 bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. Read more on what's at stake & why Congress must act to protect voting rights:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "In my weekly press conference, I told the press the #ChildTaxCreditAwarenessDay helped inform working families that direct payments, enacted through the #AmericanRescuePlan, will begin on July 15. These payments will help set children up for success and fuel our economy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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 16, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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
Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Y in Westminster 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
Montgomery County Public Health & Safety Priorities 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 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 19, 2021
National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on 1/6 Commission
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Date
Title
Politician
July 20, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar, Booker, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Replace Statue of Dred Scott Author Roger Taney with Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 14, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency - Reps Gohmert and Posey Lead Letter to NSA Director Demanding Answers about Tucker Carlson Spying Reports
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 13, 2021
Tweet - "Today, @POTUS reiterated the argument made by our Founders: that every citizen ought to have the freedom to choose our leaders at the ballot box. This value has been - and continues to be - undermined by Republican efforts to suppress the right to vote."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2021
Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Remarks on the Urgent Need to Protect the Right to Vote
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2021
Letter to Gen. Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency - Reps Posey and Gohmert Lead Letter to NSA Director Demanding Answers about Tucker Carlson Spying Reports
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 13, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin Submit Requests for Maryland Transportation Infrastructure, Clean Water and Public Safety Projects
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Statement on the Pending Release of Gwen Levi, Congratulating Federal Public Defender and Advocacy Groups for Work to Get Grandmother Out of Jail
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 6, 2021
Raskin, Lieu, Yarmuth Introduce Federal Press Shield Legislation
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 30, 2021
Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2021
Jones, Raskin, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Landmark Legislation to Modernize Federal Civil Rights Law
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "As the Senate votes on whether to consider the #ForThePeople Act, GOP officials in 48 states are advancing nearly 400 bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. Read more on what's at stake & why Congress must act to protect voting rights:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "In my weekly press conference, I told the press the #ChildTaxCreditAwarenessDay helped inform working families that direct payments, enacted through the #AmericanRescuePlan, will begin on July 15. These payments will help set children up for success and fuel our economy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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 16, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
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
Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Y in Westminster 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
Montgomery County Public Health & Safety Priorities 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 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 19, 2021
National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on 1/6 Commission
Rep.Jamie Raskin
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