| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "The @EPA's dirty water agenda put's the drinking water of 1/3 Americans at risk, threatening communities and families who rely on clean and safe water. House Dems are fighting to #ProtectOurWater and safeguard against @EPAAWheeler and @POTUS's #DirtyWaterRule."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Wyden, 26 Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "This #ConstitutionDay & #CitizenshipDay, we commemorate the signing of the Constitution and recognize those who have become citizens. Let us recommit to upholding the Constitution, ensuring all Americans can exercise their right to vote, and fix our broken immigration system."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank @BennieGThompson for his leadership on the Domestic & International Terrorism DATA Act, which the House will vote on. This bill would strengthen homeland security by providing a full picture of domestic & international terrorist threats we face."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - " The attack on Saudi oil facilities is not only an attack on Saudi Arabia but on the stability of the world economy. We do not yet know who perpetrated this attack, but whoever did ought to suffer consequences after a proper investigation of what happened."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Saturday's Attack Against Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Subcommittee Chairmen Issue Joint Statement on White Nationalist Terrorism Hearings
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the innumerable contributions and the service of Hispanic Americans to our nation. As we mark this occasion, we must also stand united against the Admin's dangerous and dehumanizing anti-immigrant policies."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Van Hollen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Condemn North Korean Labor Camps
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "As we enter Hispanic Heritage month this weekend, House Democrats remain committed to ensuring that #Dreamers can continue to contribute to the country they love and call home."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Gardner and Bipartisan Group of Senators Condemn North Korean Labor Camps
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Young, Cardin, Graham, Urge Trump to Act on Kashmir Crisis
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Van Hollen Joins Democratic Senators In Introducing Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "The Admin's policy of turning away desperate and frightened families is cruel. I disagree with the #SCOTUS decision to allow the asylum ban to be implemented. I hope courts will uphold our asylum laws & ensure that America remains a beacon of hope."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Trump Administration's Asylum Ban
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "It is outrageous that @POTUS will not provide TPS status to Bahamians fleeing the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. It will take time to rebuild. I urge POTUS to reconsider this decision and provide Bahamians with the opportunity to live & work here until it is safe to return."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Dr Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Raskin, Cummings Threaten Subpoena if DOD Continues Withholding Documents on Taxpayer Funds Spent at Trump's Turnberry Resort
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Oversight to Hold Emergency Hearing on Trump Administration Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Harris, Colleagues to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations with Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert E. Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Murphy, Schatz, Dem senators to Lighthizer: No trade negotiations with Brazil until Bolsonaro protects the Amazon
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman, House Armed Service Committee - 162 Bipartisan House Members Ask NDAA Conferees to Retain PFAS Provisions in Conference Bill
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Tweet - "Freedom of expression & freedom from tyranny in Hong Kong must be preserved. The people of Hong Kong deserve these unalienable rights. I call on @POTUS to make it absolutely clear that the United States will not tolerate violations of human rights."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Hong Kong Protests
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States - Democrats Urge Pence to Address Poland's Democratic Backsliding
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration Diverting Disaster Relief Funds
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "It's outrageous that the Admin is subverting Congress's constitutional power of the purse & diverting money intended for disaster relief efforts to expand its inhumane treatment of migrants. House Dems oppose this decision & urge @POTUS to reconsider."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "I am outraged that the Admin is putting the lives of migrant children and families at risk. Targeting and threatening to deport migrants who are receiving life-saving medical treatment is inconsistent with our values, and I urge the Administration to reconsider its position."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Kevin K. McAleenan, Acting Secretary of The Department of Homeland Security - Congresswoman Veronica Escobar Joins House Democrats to Demand Answers On Trump Administration's Attempts To Weaken Action On White Supremacist Extremism
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 23, 2019
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Tweet - "Russia continues to pose a serious threat to democracies, and candidates in Moscow and St. Petersburg are urging the @OSCE to safeguard their elections. I will continue to work with my colleagues to safeguard democracy and ensure fair elections at home and abroad."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The Administration's decision to allow indefinite detention of children is counter to our democratic values, to basic human rights, and to the moral foundations of this country."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Administration's New Rule to Detain Migrant Children and Families Indefinitely
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 20, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Member Travel to Israel
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Prime Minister Netanyahu's Decision to Deny Members of Congress from Entering Israel
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "It's been seven years since President Obama created #DACA, giving 800,000 young #Dreamers the ability to remain in & contribute to the only country they know as home. One of @POTUS's first acts was to terminate this program, putting Dreamers at risk."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Acting Secretary for the U.S. Army - Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone press army for answers on shutdown at Frederick Research Lab, lack of notification
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cotton Applaud Implementation of Provision Prohibiting U.S. Government from Purchasing Huawei EQUIPMENT
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "I call on the Trump Admin to reverse its public charge rule. By seeking to prevent the entry of legal immigrants whom it deems "likely" to use social services, the Admin is trying to shut down the new ideas, labor, & entrepreneurship that immigrants bring."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "I stand in solidarity with the Russian people and protesters in Moscow seeking to restore democracy to their country through free and fair elections and the right to seek electoral choice."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Rep. Raskin Condemns New Public Charge Rule for Immigrants, Calls for Vote on Legislation to Block Implementation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Protests in Moscow
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Chairmen Cummings, Thompson, and Raskin Request Information on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Mississippi
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Army - Van Hollen Seeks Answers on Safety Issues at For Detrick
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Rep. Raskin Calls on House and Senate Leadership to Take Immediate Action to Address Rising Threat of White Supremacist Terrorism
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Admin. of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. TJ Cox and Brad Sherman lead letter to USAID urging administrator Green to continue funding for demining programs in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh)
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Raskin Leads 15 Members in Urging Pompeo to Support Human Rights Defenders in India
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "I've been proud to visit #ElPaso with @RepEscobar & witness a diverse, thriving city. I stand in solidarity & mourn with her & all El Pasoans, and I continue to urge @senatemajldr to bring #HR8 to the Senate Floor immediately to prevent gun violence in our nation. #ElPasoStrong"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Congressman Raskin's Statement on Deadly Mass Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "I join in mourning victims in Ohio & Texas & will be thinking of their families in the days ahead. But mourning will mean nothing unless we take action. The Dem-led House passed legislation to ensure comprehensive background checks. The Senate must act."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 4, 2019
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Hoyer, House Democratic Members to Travel to Israel and Palestinian Territories
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "I am pleased to join 41 of my colleagues in traveling to Israel to reaffirm our support for a critical U.S. ally and to continue learning about the opportunities and the challenges facing Israel and the Middle East."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 3, 2019
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Tweet - "Again, a community is heartbroken by a mass shooting that has taken the lives of far too many. I am outraged that Senate Republicans refuse to take up legislation passed by House Democrats to ensure background checks. These tragedies must not continue."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 3, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in El Paso, Texas
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Omar, 42 Members of Congress Urge Transparency from Trump Administration on the Removal of Eritreans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Raskin Calls on Ice to Protect Rights of Transgender Asylum Seekers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Young, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Preserve Limits on Russia's Strategic Nuclear Arsenal
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Senate passes van hollen bill to authorize honorary promotion of bethesda veteran charles mcgee
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Torres, Lawmakers Urge Acting DHS Secretary McAleenan to Immediately Rescind "Safe Third County" Agreement with Guatemala
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Velázquez, Van-Hollen Want Answers on TPS Immigration Program
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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