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Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Members reintroduced the #RaiseTheWage Act for the 117th Congress. It's been more than 10 years since Congress raised the minimum wage, & it is long past time to act. I look forward to bringing it to the Floor for a vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement Applauding President Biden on his 'Buy American' Executive Order Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders to Address Economic Crisis, Protect Federal Employees Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Hoyer: President Biden's Executive Order Will Strengthen Our Federal Workforce Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - ".@POTUS' executive action taken today will strengthen our federal workforce and undo years of actions that sought to undermine and demoralize the hardworking men and women who serve the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2021 Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "There is seemingly no limit to the steps the Trump Admin will take to weaken the civil service. Their new rule to allow discrimination against women, minorities, and LGBTQ Americans ought to alarm every citizen." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Bennet, Colleagues Call on EEOC to Clarify Authority to Investigate Bias in AI-Driven Hiring Technologies Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The House is considering the National Apprenticeship Act this week to create 1 million apprenticeship opportunities and connect workers w/ good careers. I urge my colleagues to support this bill to help our people reach for the opportunities that enable them to #MakeItInAmerica." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 2, 2020 Leader Hoyer Announces Updates to House Democrats' Official Online Resume Bank, Including Senate Access Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - House Democrats to DOL: Proposed Rule to Increase Employee Misclassification Will Cost Workers and the Economy Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Opposition to Administration's Attempt to Misclassify Workers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Warner Joins Van Hollen, Connolly in Introducing Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional, Including for Military Members and Federal Employees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's day care centers are an essential service for parents who must work during this time and their children. House Dems have acted to provide relief to the child care industry and prevent a crisis; I call on the GOP Senate to work with us." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations in work conditions for employees who are pregnant. Dems are committed to achieving equality in the workplace and this is part of that effort." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act​​​​​​​ Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Group Asking SBA, Treasury What Additional Resources They Need to Combat PPP Loan Fraud Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Van Hollen, Maryland State Senators Hester and Rosapepe Push for Increased Work Share Participation in Maryland and Federally Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on July Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Lankford, Sinema Announce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Federal Agencies to Maximize Telework Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of The United States Senate, and The Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of The United States Senate - Baldwin, Colleagues Continue Push for Expanded Work Share Provisions in Next Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Health And Safety Of Federal Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic, Ensure Federal Workers Have A Voice In Creating Emergency Response Policies Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2020 Rep. Raskin Emphasizes Importance of Extending Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation for Residents of Maryland's 8 Th District Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 15, 2020 Harris Passes Bi-partisan H-2B Language in Appropriations Bill Rep. Andy Harris
July 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Van Hollen, Cardin, Democratic Senators Urge Significant, New Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2020 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee; Mike Quigley, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government; Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee; and Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Wexton Joins Bipartisan Letter in Support of Pay Parity for Federal Employees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge USCIS to Eliminate Harmful Policies that Have Undermined the Agency's Budget, Threatened Employees' Livelihoods, and Hurt U.S. Immigration Services Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Raskin Joins 100+ Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Jamie Raskin
Date Title Politician
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Members reintroduced the #RaiseTheWage Act for the 117th Congress. It's been more than 10 years since Congress raised the minimum wage, & it is long past time to act. I look forward to bringing it to the Floor for a vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement Applauding President Biden on his 'Buy American' Executive Order Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders to Address Economic Crisis, Protect Federal Employees Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Hoyer: President Biden's Executive Order Will Strengthen Our Federal Workforce Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - ".@POTUS' executive action taken today will strengthen our federal workforce and undo years of actions that sought to undermine and demoralize the hardworking men and women who serve the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2021 Phillips, Crow, Underwood, Panetta, and Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Health Force, Resilience Force, And Jobs to Fight COVID-19 Act to Combat Public Health and Economic Crises Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 11, 2020 Tweet - "There is seemingly no limit to the steps the Trump Admin will take to weaken the civil service. Their new rule to allow discrimination against women, minorities, and LGBTQ Americans ought to alarm every citizen." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Janet Dhillon, Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission - Bennet, Colleagues Call on EEOC to Clarify Authority to Investigate Bias in AI-Driven Hiring Technologies Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Tweet - "The House is considering the National Apprenticeship Act this week to create 1 million apprenticeship opportunities and connect workers w/ good careers. I urge my colleagues to support this bill to help our people reach for the opportunities that enable them to #MakeItInAmerica." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 2, 2020 Leader Hoyer Announces Updates to House Democrats' Official Online Resume Bank, Including Senate Access Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - House Democrats to DOL: Proposed Rule to Increase Employee Misclassification Will Cost Workers and the Economy Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Cortez Masto Joins Colleagues in Opposition to Administration's Attempt to Misclassify Workers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Warner Joins Van Hollen, Connolly in Introducing Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional, Including for Military Members and Federal Employees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 19, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation's day care centers are an essential service for parents who must work during this time and their children. House Dems have acted to provide relief to the child care industry and prevent a crisis; I call on the GOP Senate to work with us." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations in work conditions for employees who are pregnant. Dems are committed to achieving equality in the workplace and this is part of that effort." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act​​​​​​​ Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Group Asking SBA, Treasury What Additional Resources They Need to Combat PPP Loan Fraud Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Van Hollen, Maryland State Senators Hester and Rosapepe Push for Increased Work Share Participation in Maryland and Federally Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on July Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Lankford, Sinema Announce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Federal Agencies to Maximize Telework Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of The United States Senate, and The Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of The United States Senate - Baldwin, Colleagues Continue Push for Expanded Work Share Provisions in Next Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Health And Safety Of Federal Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic, Ensure Federal Workers Have A Voice In Creating Emergency Response Policies Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2020 Rep. Raskin Emphasizes Importance of Extending Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation for Residents of Maryland's 8 Th District Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 15, 2020 Harris Passes Bi-partisan H-2B Language in Appropriations Bill Rep.Andy Harris
July 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Van Hollen, Cardin, Democratic Senators Urge Significant, New Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2020 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee; Mike Quigley, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government; Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee; and Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Wexton Joins Bipartisan Letter in Support of Pay Parity for Federal Employees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge USCIS to Eliminate Harmful Policies that Have Undermined the Agency's Budget, Threatened Employees' Livelihoods, and Hurt U.S. Immigration Services Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Raskin Joins 100+ Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Jamie Raskin
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