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June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The House will vote next week on #HR51 to admit DC as a state and grant full representation to the over 700,000 Americans who live in the District. Here's a look at what's been said about the #DCstatehood vote in the news:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The executive order POTUS signed today falls short of the actions needed to address police brutality & racism. I am committed to moving the #JusticeInPolicing Act through the House, & I hope that he'll join in enacting reforms needed to make a difference."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "I'm proud to announce that the House will vote on June 26 on @EleanorNorton 's #DCstatehood bill. This is a major civil rights issue and the right thing to do for our country. H.R. 51 will allow us to take a step toward a more perfect union."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Letter to Hon. Bill Ferguson, President of the Senate and Hon. Adrienne Jones, Speaker of the House - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Commend General Assembly Leaders for Examining Problems with June 2 Primary
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 16, 2020
Hoyer Announces House Vote on DC Statehood
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "On June 26, the House will vote on @EleanorNorton 's bill to admit DC as the 51st state and to grant 700,000 Americans full voting rights and self-government. #DCStatehood is long overdue, and I am proud to bring this bill to the Floor next week."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the President's Executive Order on Policing
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020
Speier, Raskin, Harris Introduce Legislation Ensuring Protection for Those Who Expose Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Federal COVID-19 Relief Effort
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "What happened in Georgia on Tuesday cannot be repeated. We have seen the success of mail-in voting as a means to ensure Americans can safely cast their votes, but states must take additional steps to address infrastructure and logistical issues."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020
Tweet - ". @UMMS continues to play an important leadership role in coordinating our state's response to COVID-19. Today our Delegation announced nearly $19M in federal funding to help cover the significant costs associated with this pandemic."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Duckworth Demands GAO Immediately Reviews Safety of Rubber Bullets Being Used on Peaceful Protesters
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020
Van Hollen, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Protect Consumers Holding Corporations Accountable in The Courts
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020
Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "We've heard our people cry out: #ICantBreathe. We've heard our people speak out: #BlackLivesMatter The protests are an expression of rage born of despair. With the introduction of the #JusticeInPolicing Act, Democrats are saying: We see you; we hear you; we are acting."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020
Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $35 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Marylanders Experiencing Homelessness
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 5, 2020
Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "The #JobsReport suggests the number of Americans out of work was lower than expected, but we face historically high joblessness and economic insecurity and state and local governments are being forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Van Hollen Presses Fbi for National Law Enforcement Use-Of-Force Data
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 4, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Calls for Comprehensive Review of State's June 2 Primary Elections
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020
Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 4, 2020
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority under the Insurrection Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Pleased that the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act last night. This was a bipartisan effort to improve small business relief & meet the needs of vulnerable small businesses trying to stay afloat. I call on POTUS to sign this legislation quickly."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "A report released by @JECDems details the importance of #CARESAct expanded UI benefits for families. If the benefit were to expire next month, the consequences could be devastating. The Senate must consider the #HeroesAct to extend this assistance. https://bit.ly/2Y5Ldbj"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men & women must stop. This begins with accountability. Yesterday's announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, & Americans throughout the country."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on DC Statehood
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Hoyer Wins Democratic Nomination in Maryland's Fifth Congressional District
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
LCV Action Fund Endorses Hoyer for Re-Election
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Maryland and D.C. State Council and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 639 Endorse Hoyer for Re-Election
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2020
Hoyer Endorses Biden for President
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Hoyer Receives Key Endorsements by Gun Safety Organizations
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "The House passed the #HeroesAct to provide financial relief to states, and I thank @COVIDOversight for its virtual forum today with Mayors on how these funds are urgently needed for a safe reopening."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Trump Withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "Today's decision by President Trump to withdraw the United States from @WHO is, like most of his decisions, short-sighted, ill-advised, and wrong. This decision will put millions of lives at risk."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by Major Labor Unions
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Floor Schedule
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 27, 2020
Oversight Committee Introduces Fair and Accurate Census Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 27, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by National Association of Letter Carriers
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
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Politician
June 17, 2020
Tweet - "The House will vote next week on #HR51 to admit DC as a state and grant full representation to the over 700,000 Americans who live in the District. Here's a look at what's been said about the #DCstatehood vote in the news:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "The executive order POTUS signed today falls short of the actions needed to address police brutality & racism. I am committed to moving the #JusticeInPolicing Act through the House, & I hope that he'll join in enacting reforms needed to make a difference."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "I'm proud to announce that the House will vote on June 26 on @EleanorNorton 's #DCstatehood bill. This is a major civil rights issue and the right thing to do for our country. H.R. 51 will allow us to take a step toward a more perfect union."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Letter to Hon. Bill Ferguson, President of the Senate and Hon. Adrienne Jones, Speaker of the House - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Commend General Assembly Leaders for Examining Problems with June 2 Primary
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 16, 2020
Hoyer Announces House Vote on DC Statehood
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Tweet - "On June 26, the House will vote on @EleanorNorton 's bill to admit DC as the 51st state and to grant 700,000 Americans full voting rights and self-government. #DCStatehood is long overdue, and I am proud to bring this bill to the Floor next week."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the President's Executive Order on Policing
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020
Speier, Raskin, Harris Introduce Legislation Ensuring Protection for Those Who Expose Waste, Fraud, Abuse in Federal COVID-19 Relief Effort
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020
Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 11, 2020
Tweet - "What happened in Georgia on Tuesday cannot be repeated. We have seen the success of mail-in voting as a means to ensure Americans can safely cast their votes, but states must take additional steps to address infrastructure and logistical issues."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020
Tweet - ". @UMMS continues to play an important leadership role in coordinating our state's response to COVID-19. Today our Delegation announced nearly $19M in federal funding to help cover the significant costs associated with this pandemic."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Duckworth Demands GAO Immediately Reviews Safety of Rubber Bullets Being Used on Peaceful Protesters
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 9, 2020
Van Hollen, Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation to Protect Consumers Holding Corporations Accountable in The Courts
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mary Glendon, Ambassador and Chair of the Commission on Unalienable Rights, and Dr. Peter Berkowitz, Executive Secretary of the Commission on Unalienable Rights - Chairs Castro and Raskin Raise Concerns that Upcoming Report by State Department's "unalienable Rights" Commission Will Harm Global Human Rights
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 9, 2020
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020
Levin, Raskin, Omar Ask AG Barr to Stop Dea Surveillance of Racial Justice Protesters
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 9, 2020
Letter to Christopher A. Wray, Federal Bureau of Investigation Director; Joseph L. Lengyel, National Guard Bureau Chief; Timothy Shea, Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator; and Mark A. Morgan, Customs and Border Protection Acting Commissioner - Reps. Eshoo, Rush, House Colleagues Demand Federal Agencies Cease Surveillance of Protests
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 8, 2020
Tweet - "We've heard our people cry out: #ICantBreathe. We've heard our people speak out: #BlackLivesMatter The protests are an expression of rage born of despair. With the introduction of the #JusticeInPolicing Act, Democrats are saying: We see you; we hear you; we are acting."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 5, 2020
Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $35 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Marylanders Experiencing Homelessness
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 5, 2020
Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020
Tweet - "The #JobsReport suggests the number of Americans out of work was lower than expected, but we face historically high joblessness and economic insecurity and state and local governments are being forced to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Van Hollen Presses Fbi for National Law Enforcement Use-Of-Force Data
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 4, 2020
Maryland Congressional Delegation Calls for Comprehensive Review of State's June 2 Primary Elections
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020
Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 4, 2020
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority under the Insurrection Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Pleased that the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act last night. This was a bipartisan effort to improve small business relief & meet the needs of vulnerable small businesses trying to stay afloat. I call on POTUS to sign this legislation quickly."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "A report released by @JECDems details the importance of #CARESAct expanded UI benefits for families. If the benefit were to expire next month, the consequences could be devastating. The Senate must consider the #HeroesAct to extend this assistance. https://bit.ly/2Y5Ldbj"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men & women must stop. This begins with accountability. Yesterday's announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, & Americans throughout the country."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Leahy Unveils Legislation To Defend Power Of The Purse
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on DC Statehood
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Hoyer Wins Democratic Nomination in Maryland's Fifth Congressional District
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
LCV Action Fund Endorses Hoyer for Re-Election
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Maryland and D.C. State Council and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 639 Endorse Hoyer for Re-Election
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2020
Hoyer Endorses Biden for President
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Hoyer Receives Key Endorsements by Gun Safety Organizations
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "The House passed the #HeroesAct to provide financial relief to states, and I thank @COVIDOversight for its virtual forum today with Mayors on how these funds are urgently needed for a safe reopening."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Trump Withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Tweet - "Today's decision by President Trump to withdraw the United States from @WHO is, like most of his decisions, short-sighted, ill-advised, and wrong. This decision will put millions of lives at risk."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by Major Labor Unions
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Floor Schedule
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 27, 2020
Oversight Committee Introduces Fair and Accurate Census Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 27, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by National Association of Letter Carriers
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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