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Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Dems passed the #HeroesAct 3 months ago to deal with Trump's failure to establish a national testing plan. Nearly 8 months into this crisis, testing delays are making it even harder to control the spread. We need a comprehensive testing strategy now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's latest effort to undermine the #2020Census would disproportionately harm communities of color. A full and accurate count for the Census is crucial to ensuring every community receives the federal funding it deserves." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on July Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The bill rejected by the Senate today did not provide the resources desperately needed by our nation's families, workers, and businesses as we confront this pandemic. It further demonstrates Republicans' failure to meet this moment of challenge." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 9, 2020 Hoyer: As US Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases, Trump's Actions Do Not Address the Crisis Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseBudgetDems released an important report today about what's at stake for working families and our economy after the GOP allowed enhanced unemployment assistance to expire. We must reach agreement now to ensure Americans can make ends meet." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court has affirmed what was already clear from our Constitution: the House has the right to determine its own rules, including the allowance of proxy voting as an emergency measure during this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With another 1.2 million new weekly UI claims filed, we are witnessing 20 weeks of over one million new claims, something that has never happened even once before. This week, 31 million Americans were cut off from enhanced unemployment assistance because of GOP obstruction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Chair Maloney and Rep. King Lead Lawmakers on Letter to Postmaster General on Delivery Operations Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Make Sure You Are Counted in the 2020 Census Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Jayapal Leads 88 Lawmakers In Demanding Congress Save the Census Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Criticizing Trump Administration's Maneuvers To Manipulate Census And Hamper An Accurate Count 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. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "With 1,000 Americans dying a day, it is incomprehensible that Trump still does not have a national testing strategy. Without a strategy, we are seeing unacceptable delays in testing results, which makes the tests "worthless."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Bennet, Democratic Senators Push for Proposal to Create Jobs That Will Fight COVID-19, Strengthen Our Health, Service Systems in Upcoming Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the need for stable, supportive housing for survivors of human trafficking. Today, the MD Congressional Delegation announced critical funding to provide housing assistance so that survivors can live independently." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last night's announcement that the #2020Census will be cut short before its work is done is yet another example of this Administration's blatant assault on our Constitution and our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine the 2020 Census Count Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $600,000 to Support Firefighters in Prince George's County Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Govt technology systems must be modernized to deliver relief. The #HeroesAct provided $1B for the Tech Modernization Fund & the Senate GOP bill provided $2B for tech upgrades for the IRS. I suggest to Secretary Mnuchin that we combine these proposals." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement Slamming Senate Republicans for Obstructing Legislation For The People Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "11 weeks since the House passed the #HeroesAct, Republicans continue to dissemble and delay in providing coronavirus relief. The House will not begin the August District Work Period until the Senate agrees to pass a COVID-19 bill that we can send to POTUS." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Adams, DeFazio, Maloney, and Connolly Lead Effort to Save the Postal Service Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Vote to Cut Off Taxpayer Funds for Case to Strike Down the Affordable Care Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "GDP contracted at an unprecedented 33% annual rate, revealing the historic scale of the economic fallout from this crisis. There should now be no question that Congress and POTUS must come together & pass a relief package large enough to meet this moment." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Hon. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Van Hollen, Democrats Call on Epw Chairman Barrasso to Hold Oversight Hearings on Abuse of Authority to Protect Federal Property Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 Hoyer: America Does Not Have Dictators Who Unlawfully Cancel Elections Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "America does not have dictators who unlawfully cancel elections. Trump has no power to cancel or delay the 2020 election, which will happen Nov. 3. He is trying to distract from this morning's dismal economic news and failure to address the COVID-19." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Continue Push to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to U.S. Capitol Building Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Liz McBride-Chambers, Director of the Office of Employee Assistance - Hoyer Sends Letter to House's Office of Employee Assistance After Republican Members Put Staff in Danger from COVID-19 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Maryland, Virginia Senators Call Trump Adminstration's Attempt to Use COVID-19 as Excuse for Funding Unsecured Downtown FBI Headquarters "Inappropriate" Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm attending today's @HouseJudiciary hearing with Attorney General Barr. I do not believe he is impartially presiding over justice, and he is misleading the American people. I'm particularly concerned he is misusing law enforcement to carry out Trump's political agenda." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' COVID-19 Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The story of America is incomplete without the story of the American Latino. That's why I was proud to co-sponsor and bring to the Floor @RepJoseSerrano 's bill to create a #LatinoMuseum at the @Smithsonian Institute. I'm pleased it passed the House with unanimous support today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today, more than two months after the Dem-led House passed the #HeroesAct, Senate Republicans finally announced their own proposal. Sadly, the package they introduced today fails to rise to the public health and economic challenges facing our nation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks one month since the House passed a bill to grant #DCStatehood, and the Senate has refused to take it up. DC residents deserve the same rights as every other American. I continue to call for #DCStatehoodNow." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Aug. 11, 2020 Tweet - "Dems passed the #HeroesAct 3 months ago to deal with Trump's failure to establish a national testing plan. Nearly 8 months into this crisis, testing delays are making it even harder to control the spread. We need a comprehensive testing strategy now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Oppose Bureau of Land Management Director Nominee William Perry Pendley Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's latest effort to undermine the #2020Census would disproportionately harm communities of color. A full and accurate count for the Census is crucial to ensuring every community receives the federal funding it deserves." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on July Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The bill rejected by the Senate today did not provide the resources desperately needed by our nation's families, workers, and businesses as we confront this pandemic. It further demonstrates Republicans' failure to meet this moment of challenge." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 9, 2020 Hoyer: As US Hits 5 Million Coronavirus Cases, Trump's Actions Do Not Address the Crisis Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - ". @HouseBudgetDems released an important report today about what's at stake for working families and our economy after the GOP allowed enhanced unemployment assistance to expire. We must reach agreement now to ensure Americans can make ends meet." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "A federal court has affirmed what was already clear from our Constitution: the House has the right to determine its own rules, including the allowance of proxy voting as an emergency measure during this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "With another 1.2 million new weekly UI claims filed, we are witnessing 20 weeks of over one million new claims, something that has never happened even once before. This week, 31 million Americans were cut off from enhanced unemployment assistance because of GOP obstruction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Celebrating the 55th Anniversary of The Voting Rights Act of 1965 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General of the United States Postal Service - Chair Maloney and Rep. King Lead Lawmakers on Letter to Postmaster General on Delivery Operations Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Make Sure You Are Counted in the 2020 Census Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Jayapal Leads 88 Lawmakers In Demanding Congress Save the Census Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Dept. of Commerce - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Criticizing Trump Administration's Maneuvers To Manipulate Census And Hamper An Accurate Count 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. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Tweet - "With 1,000 Americans dying a day, it is incomprehensible that Trump still does not have a national testing strategy. Without a strategy, we are seeing unacceptable delays in testing results, which makes the tests "worthless."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Bennet, Democratic Senators Push for Proposal to Create Jobs That Will Fight COVID-19, Strengthen Our Health, Service Systems in Upcoming Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the need for stable, supportive housing for survivors of human trafficking. Today, the MD Congressional Delegation announced critical funding to provide housing assistance so that survivors can live independently." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Last night's announcement that the #2020Census will be cut short before its work is done is yet another example of this Administration's blatant assault on our Constitution and our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine the 2020 Census Count Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $600,000 to Support Firefighters in Prince George's County Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 1, 2020 Tweet - "Govt technology systems must be modernized to deliver relief. The #HeroesAct provided $1B for the Tech Modernization Fund & the Senate GOP bill provided $2B for tech upgrades for the IRS. I suggest to Secretary Mnuchin that we combine these proposals." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement Slamming Senate Republicans for Obstructing Legislation For The People Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "11 weeks since the House passed the #HeroesAct, Republicans continue to dissemble and delay in providing coronavirus relief. The House will not begin the August District Work Period until the Senate agrees to pass a COVID-19 bill that we can send to POTUS." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Adams, DeFazio, Maloney, and Connolly Lead Effort to Save the Postal Service Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Vote to Cut Off Taxpayer Funds for Case to Strike Down the Affordable Care Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "GDP contracted at an unprecedented 33% annual rate, revealing the historic scale of the economic fallout from this crisis. There should now be no question that Congress and POTUS must come together & pass a relief package large enough to meet this moment." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "The House came together in a bipartisan vote to reauthorize the Water Resources Development Act this week. I've been proud to lead the #MakeItInAmerica agenda for jobs, and strengthening infrastructure, as this bill does, is a key component of that plan." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Hon. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Van Hollen, Democrats Call on Epw Chairman Barrasso to Hold Oversight Hearings on Abuse of Authority to Protect Federal Property Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2020 Hoyer: America Does Not Have Dictators Who Unlawfully Cancel Elections Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "America does not have dictators who unlawfully cancel elections. Trump has no power to cancel or delay the 2020 election, which will happen Nov. 3. He is trying to distract from this morning's dismal economic news and failure to address the COVID-19." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Continue Push to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to U.S. Capitol Building Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "Our nation faces a childcare crisis, and the House is considering two bills to keep child care providers open, expand the availability of child care, and help workers return to their jobs when it is safe to do so. I urged my colleagues to vote yes for America's families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Liz McBride-Chambers, Director of the Office of Employee Assistance - Hoyer Sends Letter to House's Office of Employee Assistance After Republican Members Put Staff in Danger from COVID-19 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Water Resources Development Act Reauthorization Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Maryland, Virginia Senators Call Trump Adminstration's Attempt to Use COVID-19 as Excuse for Funding Unsecured Downtown FBI Headquarters "Inappropriate" Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "I'm attending today's @HouseJudiciary hearing with Attorney General Barr. I do not believe he is impartially presiding over justice, and he is misleading the American people. I'm particularly concerned he is misusing law enforcement to carry out Trump's political agenda." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Taking Action to Preserve Our Natural Resources Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans' COVID-19 Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The story of America is incomplete without the story of the American Latino. That's why I was proud to co-sponsor and bring to the Floor @RepJoseSerrano 's bill to create a #LatinoMuseum at the @Smithsonian Institute. I'm pleased it passed the House with unanimous support today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today, more than two months after the Dem-led House passed the #HeroesAct, Senate Republicans finally announced their own proposal. Sadly, the package they introduced today fails to rise to the public health and economic challenges facing our nation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks one month since the House passed a bill to grant #DCStatehood, and the Senate has refused to take it up. DC residents deserve the same rights as every other American. I continue to call for #DCStatehoodNow." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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