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July 13, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senior House Democrats Call on Secretary Ross to Immediately Withdraw Unprecedented Political Appointees at Census Bureau Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Senior House Democrats Call on Secretary Ross to Immediately Withdraw Unprecedented Political Appointees at Census Bureau Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to intro a bill w/ @RepBarbaraLee , @WhipClyburn , @RepKarenBass , @BennieGThompson , & @GKButterfield to replace the bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney w/ one of Justice Thurgood Marshall & to remove other shameful reminders of slavery from the Capitol:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "You marched, you protested, you spoke out about police reform. House Dems listened & passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Now it's up to the Senate to take up and pass this critically important bill. Learn how you can engage here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
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 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump has made it clear over and over again that he has no respect for the rule of law. His communication of Roger Stone's sentence is yet another example of that. This President is a danger to our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today I spoke w @President_Pines to reaffirm my support for @UofMaryland international students. The Trump Administration's decision to force international students to leave the country is reckless and wrong." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump's Commutation of Roger Stone's Sentence Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for The November 3 Election Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "It has now been two weeks since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality. It's time for Sen. McConnell to allow a vote. Join me in demanding action by signing up as a citizen cosponsor of the #GeorgeFloydLaw: http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's Retirement Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decisions Regarding President Trump's Tax Returns Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "SCOTUS reaffirmed that the President of the United States is not above the law, that state prosecutors can obtain his financial records and that Congress's oversight authority is a broad and essential legislative power." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 3 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision on ACA Contraceptive Case Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Hirono and Colleagues to Secretary Ross: Release IG Report on "Sharpiegate" Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold POTUS's rule allowing employers to opt out of the ACA mandate guaranteeing contraceptive services at no cost to women for moral or religious reasons." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer, Van Hollen, Cardin, Brown Secure Provision for Family of Slain ROTC Graduate Lt. Richard Collins in House and Senate NDAA Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "With 3 million cases in the US, no one -- not even @realDonaldTrump -- can deny our country is experiencing an unprecedented public health crisis. Future Americans will look back in disbelief at the irresponsible actions that led to many preventable deaths." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "Spc. Vanessa Guillen was a loving daughter and sister. She was a brave soldier who dreamed of serving in the military since childhood. Her family deserves answers. I stand with @RepSylviaGarcia in support of her request for DOD IG investigation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "Withdrawing the U.S. from the WHO at the height of a global pandemic that has killed more than 133,000 Americans is self-defeating and dangerous. I urge the President to reverse this decision." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "Black & Latino families are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, & inequities will widen unless action is taken. Congress passed the #HeroesAct to increase nutrition assistance. The Senate GOP must pass it now & ensure families do not go hungry." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration Formally Withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 crisis has left many Marylanders struggling to support their families. Prince George's County will receive $4.6 million in funding for affordable housing & economic development through the #CARESAct to help keep families in their homes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $4.6 Million in CARES Act Funds for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Prince George's County Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "The updated Economic Outlook by @USCBO should serve as a call to action. Unemployment will remain much higher and economic activity much lower for far longer than should be acceptable to any of us." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Menendez, Klobuchar, Wyden, and Colleagues Urge State Department to Ensure Americans Overseas Can Vote During Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Wexton and Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Transparency in Federal Agency Relocations Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "For too long, African American communities have been threatened by police brutality. It is past time to address this crisis. It's been one week since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicingAct. The Senate must do its job & consider this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats passed the #GeorgeFloydLaw #JusticeInPolicing Act one week ago to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure equal justice under law, & to end the horrific killing of Black men and women. The Senate must act now and pass this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Hold Hearing on D.C. Statehood Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Last Friday, I brought #HR51 to the House Floor to grant statehood to DC residents. Tune in as @SenateDems hold an important hearing on #DCstatehood & call for Senator McConnell to take up this bill" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Carper Announce Amendment to Strip the President's Ability to Control D.C. National Guard in Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Wexton Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Transparency in Federal Agency Relocations Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Republicans refuse to pass the #HeroesAct and extend protections, then millions of families, especially families of color, will face eviction. This cannot happen. I continue to urge Leader McConnell to act now and prevent an eviction crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I said that the White House briefing I went to yesterday was superficial with only WH personnel and not members of the Intelligence Community. This is a serious matter, and I continue to call for an all-House briefing with intelligence officials." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr., Governor of Maryland, the Hon. Nancy K. Kopp, Treasurer and the Hon. Peter Franchot, Comptroller - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Maryland Board of Public Works to Reconsider Severe Budget Cuts Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are passing the #MovingForward Act to move America forward with major investments in infrastructure as part of our plan to help businesses and workers #MakeItInAmerica. I urged my colleagues today: let's move America forward together." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus cases are spiking, and Americans are concerned by Trump's mishandling of the crisis. I continue to urge POTUS and the Senate to work with Dems to enact the #HeroesAct, which will provide resources to save lives & defeat this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Congress and every state must act to ensure that every American can safely #vote on Election Day. This is a core civil rights issue. There is no excuse not to act now to secure our elections in November. Read my op-ed in @USAToday :" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud the Select Cmte on @ClimateCrisis & @USRepKCastor for releasing the #ClimateCrisis Action Plan. We will not rest in ensuring that Congress does its job to #ActOnClimate. Read my statement: https://bit.ly/2ZmNLCp Read the report: https://bit.ly/2NFwP4A" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 USA Today - We Must Act So That Our Democracy Does Not Become the Pandemic's Next Victim Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Rep. Demings Cosponsors Inherent Contempt Bill Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "John Bolton should have testified before the House during its impeachment proceedings. Instead, he withheld his damning evidence of the POTUS's abuse of power, preferring to enrich himself off a book deal. Shame on him." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed @RepMaxineWaters 's Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act, which will help protect Americans from foreclosures and evictions. With rent & mortgage payments due on July 1, it is urgent that Congress address this issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
July 13, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senior House Democrats Call on Secretary Ross to Immediately Withdraw Unprecedented Political Appointees at Census Bureau Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary to the Department of Commerce - Senior House Democrats Call on Secretary Ross to Immediately Withdraw Unprecedented Political Appointees at Census Bureau Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to intro a bill w/ @RepBarbaraLee , @WhipClyburn , @RepKarenBass , @BennieGThompson , & @GKButterfield to replace the bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney w/ one of Justice Thurgood Marshall & to remove other shameful reminders of slavery from the Capitol:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "You marched, you protested, you spoke out about police reform. House Dems listened & passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act. Now it's up to the Senate to take up and pass this critically important bill. Learn how you can engage here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
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 Tweet - ". @realDonaldTrump has made it clear over and over again that he has no respect for the rule of law. His communication of Roger Stone's sentence is yet another example of that. This President is a danger to our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2020 Tweet - "Today I spoke w @President_Pines to reaffirm my support for @UofMaryland international students. The Trump Administration's decision to force international students to leave the country is reckless and wrong." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump's Commutation of Roger Stone's Sentence Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for The November 3 Election Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "It has now been two weeks since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to address police brutality. It's time for Sen. McConnell to allow a vote. Join me in demanding action by signing up as a citizen cosponsor of the #GeorgeFloydLaw: http://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman's Retirement Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decisions Regarding President Trump's Tax Returns Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "SCOTUS reaffirmed that the President of the United States is not above the law, that state prosecutors can obtain his financial records and that Congress's oversight authority is a broad and essential legislative power." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 3 Million Confirmed Coronavirus Cases Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision on ACA Contraceptive Case Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Hirono and Colleagues to Secretary Ross: Release IG Report on "Sharpiegate" Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold POTUS's rule allowing employers to opt out of the ACA mandate guaranteeing contraceptive services at no cost to women for moral or religious reasons." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer, Van Hollen, Cardin, Brown Secure Provision for Family of Slain ROTC Graduate Lt. Richard Collins in House and Senate NDAA Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "With 3 million cases in the US, no one -- not even @realDonaldTrump -- can deny our country is experiencing an unprecedented public health crisis. Future Americans will look back in disbelief at the irresponsible actions that led to many preventable deaths." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Senators Request Full Implementation, Enforcement of the Death In Custody Reporting Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "Spc. Vanessa Guillen was a loving daughter and sister. She was a brave soldier who dreamed of serving in the military since childhood. Her family deserves answers. I stand with @RepSylviaGarcia in support of her request for DOD IG investigation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "Withdrawing the U.S. from the WHO at the height of a global pandemic that has killed more than 133,000 Americans is self-defeating and dangerous. I urge the President to reverse this decision." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Tweet - "Black & Latino families are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, & inequities will widen unless action is taken. Congress passed the #HeroesAct to increase nutrition assistance. The Senate GOP must pass it now & ensure families do not go hungry." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration Formally Withdrawing the U.S. from the World Health Organization Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 crisis has left many Marylanders struggling to support their families. Prince George's County will receive $4.6 million in funding for affordable housing & economic development through the #CARESAct to help keep families in their homes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $4.6 Million in CARES Act Funds for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Prince George's County Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 3, 2020 Tweet - "The updated Economic Outlook by @USCBO should serve as a call to action. Unemployment will remain much higher and economic activity much lower for far longer than should be acceptable to any of us." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Menendez, Klobuchar, Wyden, and Colleagues Urge State Department to Ensure Americans Overseas Can Vote During Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Wexton and Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Transparency in Federal Agency Relocations Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "For too long, African American communities have been threatened by police brutality. It is past time to address this crisis. It's been one week since the House passed the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicingAct. The Senate must do its job & consider this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats passed the #GeorgeFloydLaw #JusticeInPolicing Act one week ago to make clear #BlackLivesMatter to ensure equal justice under law, & to end the horrific killing of Black men and women. The Senate must act now and pass this bill. https://justiceinpolicing.us/#/" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Hold Hearing on D.C. Statehood Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Last Friday, I brought #HR51 to the House Floor to grant statehood to DC residents. Tune in as @SenateDems hold an important hearing on #DCstatehood & call for Senator McConnell to take up this bill" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Carper Announce Amendment to Strip the President's Ability to Control D.C. National Guard in Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Wexton Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Ensure Transparency in Federal Agency Relocations Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "If Senate Republicans refuse to pass the #HeroesAct and extend protections, then millions of families, especially families of color, will face eviction. This cannot happen. I continue to urge Leader McConnell to act now and prevent an eviction crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I said that the White House briefing I went to yesterday was superficial with only WH personnel and not members of the Intelligence Community. This is a serious matter, and I continue to call for an all-House briefing with intelligence officials." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr., Governor of Maryland, the Hon. Nancy K. Kopp, Treasurer and the Hon. Peter Franchot, Comptroller - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Maryland Board of Public Works to Reconsider Severe Budget Cuts Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems are passing the #MovingForward Act to move America forward with major investments in infrastructure as part of our plan to help businesses and workers #MakeItInAmerica. I urged my colleagues today: let's move America forward together." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus cases are spiking, and Americans are concerned by Trump's mishandling of the crisis. I continue to urge POTUS and the Senate to work with Dems to enact the #HeroesAct, which will provide resources to save lives & defeat this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Congress and every state must act to ensure that every American can safely #vote on Election Day. This is a core civil rights issue. There is no excuse not to act now to secure our elections in November. Read my op-ed in @USAToday :" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I applaud the Select Cmte on @ClimateCrisis & @USRepKCastor for releasing the #ClimateCrisis Action Plan. We will not rest in ensuring that Congress does its job to #ActOnClimate. Read my statement: https://bit.ly/2ZmNLCp Read the report: https://bit.ly/2NFwP4A" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 USA Today - We Must Act So That Our Democracy Does Not Become the Pandemic's Next Victim Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Rep. Demings Cosponsors Inherent Contempt Bill Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "John Bolton should have testified before the House during its impeachment proceedings. Instead, he withheld his damning evidence of the POTUS's abuse of power, preferring to enrich himself off a book deal. Shame on him." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House passed @RepMaxineWaters 's Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act, which will help protect Americans from foreclosures and evictions. With rent & mortgage payments due on July 1, it is urgent that Congress address this issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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