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Jan. 25, 2021
Van Hollen, Young Release Joint Statement on Biden Administration's Action on New Start Extension
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Opposition to Waiving U.S. Law for Defense Nomination
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Secretary-Designate Austin is a highly qualified nominee & I was proud to voice my support for him today on the House Floor. I think this appointment is the right appointment, and I think @POTUS has chosen well."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "I thank the National Guard servicemembers from Maryland & surrounding states for coming to the Capitol campus to join the Capitol Police in protecting Members of Congress, staff, the press, and all who work here on behalf of the American people. We are grateful for their service."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to meet with General @LloydAustin, @JoeBiden's nominee for Secretary of Defense. I congratulated General Austin and expressed my strong support for granting the waiver necessary for him to be confirmed once HASC has held a hearing."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Conversation with General Lloyd Austin
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 1, 2021
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 1, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Vote to Override Trump NDAA Veto
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House has now voted in a bipartisan fashion to override Trump's irresponsible veto of the 2021 defense authorization bill. I am confident that the Senate will join the House in rejecting the President's veto and standing with our Armed Forces."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the House Voting to Override President Trump's Veto of the NDAA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Trump Veto of The NDAA
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President Trump Vetoing the FY2021 NDAA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "It's shameful that @POTUS vetoed the NDAA, a product of true bipartisanship which reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020
Hoyer Statement Calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to Resign
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Secretary Wilkie has lost all credibility, and he has no place leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. He ought to resign immediately."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Ndaa
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "I congratulate Gen. Lloyd Austin on his selection as Secretary of Defense. President-elect Biden is fulfilling his promise to select highly qualified candidates for his Cabinet, and Gen. Austin has been praised for his experience and leadership abilities."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I told reporters that there is no question about the outcome of the election. The President's efforts to overturn the results of the election have no merit and border on treason."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The names of those who fought violently to perpetuate slavery do not deserve to be honored on our military bases. The #NDAA ensures military bases named for Confederate leaders are renamed. I'm pleased it passed the House, and I urge Trump to sign it following Senate passage."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Appoitntment of Gen. Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I'm pleased the House overwhelmingly passed the NDAA Conference Report. This important legislation will ensure that the men and women serving our nation have the tools they need to meet the challenges they face."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Passage of the NDAA Conference Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
Jan. 25, 2021
Van Hollen, Young Release Joint Statement on Biden Administration's Action on New Start Extension
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 25, 2021
Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Opposition to Waiving U.S. Law for Defense Nomination
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 21, 2021
Tweet - "Secretary-Designate Austin is a highly qualified nominee & I was proud to voice my support for him today on the House Floor. I think this appointment is the right appointment, and I think @POTUS has chosen well."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 12, 2021
Tweet - "I thank the National Guard servicemembers from Maryland & surrounding states for coming to the Capitol campus to join the Capitol Police in protecting Members of Congress, staff, the press, and all who work here on behalf of the American people. We are grateful for their service."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021
Tweet - "Pleased to meet with General @LloydAustin, @JoeBiden's nominee for Secretary of Defense. I congratulated General Austin and expressed my strong support for granting the waiver necessary for him to be confirmed once HASC has held a hearing."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Conversation with General Lloyd Austin
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 1, 2021
National Defense Authorization Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 1, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on Vote to Override Trump NDAA Veto
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 28, 2020
Tweet - "The House has now voted in a bipartisan fashion to override Trump's irresponsible veto of the 2021 defense authorization bill. I am confident that the Senate will join the House in rejecting the President's veto and standing with our Armed Forces."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the House Voting to Override President Trump's Veto of the NDAA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Trump Veto of The NDAA
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President Trump Vetoing the FY2021 NDAA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Tweet - "It's shameful that @POTUS vetoed the NDAA, a product of true bipartisanship which reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 22, 2020
Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020
Hoyer Statement Calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to Resign
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020
Tweet - "Secretary Wilkie has lost all credibility, and he has no place leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. He ought to resign immediately."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Ndaa
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "I congratulate Gen. Lloyd Austin on his selection as Secretary of Defense. President-elect Biden is fulfilling his promise to select highly qualified candidates for his Cabinet, and Gen. Austin has been praised for his experience and leadership abilities."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I told reporters that there is no question about the outcome of the election. The President's efforts to overturn the results of the election have no merit and border on treason."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020
Tweet - "The names of those who fought violently to perpetuate slavery do not deserve to be honored on our military bases. The #NDAA ensures military bases named for Confederate leaders are renamed. I'm pleased it passed the House, and I urge Trump to sign it following Senate passage."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020
Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Appoitntment of Gen. Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020
Tweet - "I'm pleased the House overwhelmingly passed the NDAA Conference Report. This important legislation will ensure that the men and women serving our nation have the tools they need to meet the challenges they face."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Passage of the NDAA Conference Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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