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Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Admin would interfere w public health guidance and put the well-being of our nation's children at risk. @POTUS downplayed the virus from the start, & pressuring schools to re-opening could have serious consequences." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump ran for President because he saw it as a business opportunity. But just like his businesses, he has failed to deliver. Reporting from @nytimes continues to show that Trump is a fraud who has cheated the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-August, I have urged House Democrats to put a compromise measure on the table to show Americans that we are continuing to negotiate in good faith. I am pleased that, working with Speaker Pelosi, we have fashioned a proposal." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Updated Version of the Heroes Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is a fraud: his tax returns show that he is completely broke and that most Americans pay more in taxes than he does. This is not someone who should be President of the United States." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS nomination is another unprincipled action by Trump. GOP set precedent in 2016 that they won't confirm a SCOTUS nominee in the last year of a President's term. Their commitment to situational ethics remains ever apparent. Read my statement:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Harris Issues Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep. Andy Harris
Sept. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Supreme Court Nominee Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The peaceful transition of power is a defining feature of democracy, and Trump's refusal to commit to it is just the latest example of his disregard for democratic norms and the rule of law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "For 4 years Trump has failed to put forward a health care plan; instead, he backs a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the ACA. He lied about promising coverage that works for everyone & his efforts will lead to the loss of health coverage for millions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Pre-Existing Conditions Executive Order Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump and Republicans failed to show real leadership to get the pandemic under control; now, over 200,000 Americans have died. It didn't have to be this way. Trump is wrong when he says "It is what it is." That is irresponsible and dismissive of people's pain. #FailThePeople" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade MARC, Railways Across Maryland Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Protecting Our Democracy Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Protecting Our Democracy Act continues House Dems' work to root out corruption and make government more accountable. I am glad that this legislation includes provisions to protect IGs and whistleblowers, which I have been pushing for." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's response to this pandemic has been purely political, allowing millions to suffer while he and his Administration undercut health experts and publicly downplayed the crisis. Things didn't have to be this way and the American people deserve better." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House passed a CR tonight to fund the government through 12/11. It prevents a costly government shutdown & funds nutrition assistance programs to help struggling families. I urge the Senate to pass this bill and send it to the President swiftly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The abrupt reversal of CDC guidance yesterday shows just how dangerous political interference is when it messes with science. The American people need absolute clarity and truth, not an Administration that stokes confusion and distrust." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon of American law and equal rights. She spent her career fighting for equal justice and to ensure that the most vulnerable found protection under our Constitution. May her memory be a blessing. https://bit.ly/3iPbzaw" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It was Justice Ginsburg's fervent wish that a replacement justice not be appointed until after the winner of the 2020 election is sworn in, in order to ensure that the American people have a chance to have their voices heard. In 2016, Senator McConnell agreed with that position:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management - Menendez Leads Call to Prohibit NRA Foundation from Soliciting, Receiving Charitable Donations from Federal Employees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Brown, Colleagues to SEC: Protect The Whistleblower Program, Don't Undermine It Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Promoting the civic participation of young Americans was an important part of the Help America Vote Act that I wrote in 2002, and it's even more important today during this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have passed legislation to: (Special Character)lower health care costs (Special Character)higher paychecks by rebuilding America (Special Character)strengthen our Democracy RT if you agree it's time for Senate Republicans to do their job and take up legislation #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's claim that mail-in ballots are more of a threat to our democracy than foreign interference is completely false. Voting by mail is safe; Russia is already trying to interfere again. The President should protect our elections, not spread lies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today during my weekly press conference I told press that the House is in session this week after an extremely successful summer work period. This week we will be taking up a number of bills to combat discrimination in the workplace and take a stand against anti-Asian bias." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Postmaster General to reverse harmful operational changes to U.S. Postal Service that have resulted in delays of medications to New Yorkers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's efforts to undercut the Census count would disadvantage every American and undermine our democracy. He must stop his interference with the Census and put the needs of the people first." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Cities and states are being shortchanged as they make severe budget cuts to weather this pandemic. This crisis is no time for partisan games. We need the #HeroesAct to ensure state & local governments have needed resources during this challenging time." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "26 years ago #VAWA was signed into law to take a stand against domestic violence toward women. This legislation is just as important today as it was years ago, which is why the House acted early last year reauthorize it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Emergency Federal Funding to Support MedStar Health's COVID-19 Response Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased MD Fire & Rescue Institute will receive critical funding to train thousands of firefighters in our state. The funding our Delegation secured will also go to new equipment to ensure first responders have the tools they need to keep #MD05 safe." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $480,000 for Firefighter Training Across Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' Insufficient Coronavirus Bill Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As this editorial points out, American lives would have been saved had Trump shown leadership & acted with conviction. Now nearly 200,000 Americans are dead, millions are infected, and our economy is devastated. He ought to be ashamed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on DHS Whistleblower Allegations Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified but not surprised to hear Trump admit he downplayed the severity of COVID-19 while knowing just how dangerous it was. Millions of Americans have been sickened and nearly 190,000 lives have been lost because of his irresponsible actions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Admin would interfere w public health guidance and put the well-being of our nation's children at risk. @POTUS downplayed the virus from the start, & pressuring schools to re-opening could have serious consequences." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "Donald Trump ran for President because he saw it as a business opportunity. But just like his businesses, he has failed to deliver. Reporting from @nytimes continues to show that Trump is a fraud who has cheated the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Heinrich Backs Resolution Recognizing Children's Fundamental Rights And Climate Recovery Planning Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Since mid-August, I have urged House Democrats to put a compromise measure on the table to show Americans that we are continuing to negotiate in good faith. I am pleased that, working with Speaker Pelosi, we have fashioned a proposal." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Updated Version of the Heroes Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is a fraud: his tax returns show that he is completely broke and that most Americans pay more in taxes than he does. This is not someone who should be President of the United States." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS nomination is another unprincipled action by Trump. GOP set precedent in 2016 that they won't confirm a SCOTUS nominee in the last year of a President's term. Their commitment to situational ethics remains ever apparent. Read my statement:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Harris Issues Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep.Andy Harris
Sept. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Supreme Court Nominee Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The peaceful transition of power is a defining feature of democracy, and Trump's refusal to commit to it is just the latest example of his disregard for democratic norms and the rule of law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "For 4 years Trump has failed to put forward a health care plan; instead, he backs a partisan GOP lawsuit to strike down the ACA. He lied about promising coverage that works for everyone & his efforts will lead to the loss of health coverage for millions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Pre-Existing Conditions Executive Order Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump and Republicans failed to show real leadership to get the pandemic under control; now, over 200,000 Americans have died. It didn't have to be this way. Trump is wrong when he says "It is what it is." That is irresponsible and dismissive of people's pain. #FailThePeople" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade MARC, Railways Across Maryland Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Protecting Our Democracy Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "The Protecting Our Democracy Act continues House Dems' work to root out corruption and make government more accountable. I am glad that this legislation includes provisions to protect IGs and whistleblowers, which I have been pushing for." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's response to this pandemic has been purely political, allowing millions to suffer while he and his Administration undercut health experts and publicly downplayed the crisis. Things didn't have to be this way and the American people deserve better." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House passed a CR tonight to fund the government through 12/11. It prevents a costly government shutdown & funds nutrition assistance programs to help struggling families. I urge the Senate to pass this bill and send it to the President swiftly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The abrupt reversal of CDC guidance yesterday shows just how dangerous political interference is when it messes with science. The American people need absolute clarity and truth, not an Administration that stokes confusion and distrust." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon of American law and equal rights. She spent her career fighting for equal justice and to ensure that the most vulnerable found protection under our Constitution. May her memory be a blessing. https://bit.ly/3iPbzaw" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "It was Justice Ginsburg's fervent wish that a replacement justice not be appointed until after the winner of the 2020 election is sworn in, in order to ensure that the American people have a chance to have their voices heard. In 2016, Senator McConnell agreed with that position:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the United States Office of Personnel Management - Menendez Leads Call to Prohibit NRA Foundation from Soliciting, Receiving Charitable Donations from Federal Employees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Brown, Colleagues to SEC: Protect The Whistleblower Program, Don't Undermine It Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Promoting the civic participation of young Americans was an important part of the Help America Vote Act that I wrote in 2002, and it's even more important today during this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have passed legislation to: (Special Character)lower health care costs (Special Character)higher paychecks by rebuilding America (Special Character)strengthen our Democracy RT if you agree it's time for Senate Republicans to do their job and take up legislation #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's claim that mail-in ballots are more of a threat to our democracy than foreign interference is completely false. Voting by mail is safe; Russia is already trying to interfere again. The President should protect our elections, not spread lies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today during my weekly press conference I told press that the House is in session this week after an extremely successful summer work period. This week we will be taking up a number of bills to combat discrimination in the workplace and take a stand against anti-Asian bias." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Postmaster General to reverse harmful operational changes to U.S. Postal Service that have resulted in delays of medications to New Yorkers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's efforts to undercut the Census count would disadvantage every American and undermine our democracy. He must stop his interference with the Census and put the needs of the people first." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pack, CEO of the U.S. Agency for Global Media - Menendez, Engel Lead Dems in Calling on USAGM to Renew Foreign National Journalist Visa Extensions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Cities and states are being shortchanged as they make severe budget cuts to weather this pandemic. This crisis is no time for partisan games. We need the #HeroesAct to ensure state & local governments have needed resources during this challenging time." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "26 years ago #VAWA was signed into law to take a stand against domestic violence toward women. This legislation is just as important today as it was years ago, which is why the House acted early last year reauthorize it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Emergency Federal Funding to Support MedStar Health's COVID-19 Response Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased MD Fire & Rescue Institute will receive critical funding to train thousands of firefighters in our state. The funding our Delegation secured will also go to new equipment to ensure first responders have the tools they need to keep #MD05 safe." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $480,000 for Firefighter Training Across Maryland Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' Insufficient Coronavirus Bill Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to The Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services and The Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman on The Committee on Armed Services, and The Hon Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of The Committee on Armed Services - Markey, 21 Senate Colleagues Call for Maintaining Ndaa Provision Prohibiting Restart of Nuclear Weapons Testing Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As this editorial points out, American lives would have been saved had Trump shown leadership & acted with conviction. Now nearly 200,000 Americans are dead, millions are infected, and our economy is devastated. He ought to be ashamed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on DHS Whistleblower Allegations Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified but not surprised to hear Trump admit he downplayed the severity of COVID-19 while knowing just how dangerous it was. Millions of Americans have been sickened and nearly 190,000 lives have been lost because of his irresponsible actions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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