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May 8, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $1.5 Million in Telehealth Grants for State Health Care Providers Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 8, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Award of Nearly $7 Million for Community Health Centers to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Kevin McCarthy - Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Michael Flynn twice pleaded guilty in court to serious criminal charges, yet his case is now being dropped by the Trump Admin Justice Dept. This is just the latest example of corruption of the DOJ under this presidency & the erosion of the rule of law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $17 Million in AmeriCorps Funding Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department Dropping Case Against Michael Flynn Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 for Morgan State University Historical Preservation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I told reporters that House Democrats have been hard at work on CARES 2 legislation to respond to the #coronavirus pandemic. Members will return once a bill is ready to be voted on." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - Leahy & McGovern Lead More Than 100 Members Of Congress In Letter Opposing Trump Policy Reversal On Antipersonnel Landmines Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The President's repeated ousting of Inspectors General is a shameful attack on oversight and reflects his contempt for any accountability. These actions endanger our democracy and weaken our collective ability to defeat crises like the coronavirus." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "It is unthinkable that POTUS would shut down the main task force established to coordinate our nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a shameful abdication of responsibility." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "On #TeacherAppreciationDay, I thank all teachers who are working tirelessly to educate students & adapt to distance learning during this crisis. Teachers are invaluable, & Dems are pushing for increased funding for state & local govts to ensure they can keep teachers on the job." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Welcoming the Honorable Kweisi Mfume to the House of Representatives Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Reports the Administration Will Shut Down the Coronavirus Task Force Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Hoyer Receives Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress has provided additional funding for programs to help small business owners and non-profit organizations, including the Paycheck Protection Program, emergency economic injury grants, and the Small Business Debt Relief Program. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/34Askjv" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Medium - Our Democracy Cannot Become a Victim of Social Distancing Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that the WH has blocked Dr. Fauci from testifying before @AppropsDems while allowing him to testify before the Senate. it is clear the President is playing partisan games." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Status of COVID-19 Testing with State Health and Emergency Management Leaders Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Spanberger, Katko, DeFazio, & Davis Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Congress to Support Counties in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today our Delegation announced more than $9 million in housing relief for low-income Marylanders. This funding will help vulnerable communities at a time of severe financial hardship. We'll continue to fight for more resources to help families in MD." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Van Hollen Presses McConnell for Safety Plan to Protect Capitol Staff as Senators Return Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 29, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House of Representatives, and The Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Moulton, Fitzpatrick, 142 Other Members of Congress and Nation's Leading Nonprofits Urge House Leadership to Support Relief for America's Nonprofits Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Virtual Congress Task Force held its second meeting over safe & secure videoconferencing technology. The call was an example of how effective remote work in the House can be. We spoke about how testing has been continuing on platforms for remote work." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I said that after hearing from our Members and consulting with the Speaker and the Attending Physician, the House will not reconvene next week. We will return once the CARES 2 package is ready." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement Following the Virtual Congress Task Force's Second Meeting Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maryland Delegation Members Call for the National Capital Region to Be Designated a Federally Supported COVID-19 Testing Site Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Manchin Calls on Treasury to Revise Guidance for Governors to Distribute COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in urging POTUS to designate the National Capital Region as a federally-supported COVID-19 testing site. This designation would expand MD's testing capability & is essential to reopening the state's economy & protecting public health." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "I join in urging @FEMA Administrator Gaynor to waive state & local cost-sharing requirements for federal firefighting assistance. Our local depts need every resource available to them to protect our communities during this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $200 Million in COVID-19 Relief for School Districts Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the MD Delegation announced more than $200 million in critical funds provided through the #CARESAct for Maryland school districts to support online learning and help schools provide high-quality education to students." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct provided funding to help expand telehealth care. Today, the MD Delegation announced these funds will be available to help the Anne Arundel Medical Center provide quality care to patients and reach 11 medically underserved areas in Central MD." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Nursing homes in #MD are facing widespread challenges in responding to the #coronavirus pandemic. I joined my colleagues in urging @SeemaCMS to immediately distribute funds included in the #CARESAct to assist nursing homes with infection control." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Rep. Trone, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce More than $422,000 in Covid-19 Relief Funding for Legal Aid Services Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
April 23, 2020 Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Passage of Legislation to Refund Paycheck Protection Program Rep. Andy Harris
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "The bill the House passed tonight will assist small businesses, support hospitals and health care workers on the frontlines, and expand testing. It is an important step in responding to this crisis, but much work remains, and the House will continue to take action #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "The passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act will provide needed help to small businesses and workers in #MD05. It also provides additional funding to expand testing and to help hospitals." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in expressing concern to @SecWilkie that loan servicers are not allowing #veterans to access forbearance relief during the #coronavirus pandemic. We must protect our veterans from opportunistic lenders." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Van Hollen Presses GSA for Information on Trump Organization's Attempt to Seek Loan Relief from Trump Administration Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Peters, Menendez, Colleagues Push to Waive Cost-Sharing Requirements for States Battling Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House created the Select Subcommittee on the #Coronavirus Crisis. It is critical that Congress hold the Admin accountable for every dollar appropriated & ensure other aspects of the government's coronavirus response are executed properly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w @MD_Labor Secretary Robinson today about how the state is assisting Marylanders. I share my constituents' frustration about long wait times & Team MD will continue working to ensure Marylanders receive unemployment assistance in a timely manner." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for $3.6 Billion to Expand Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting in CARES 2 Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey Continue Efforts to Mobilize Americans in Fight Against Coronavirus Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
May 8, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $1.5 Million in Telehealth Grants for State Health Care Providers Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 8, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Award of Nearly $7 Million for Community Health Centers to Increase COVID-19 Testing Capacity Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Kevin McCarthy - Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "Michael Flynn twice pleaded guilty in court to serious criminal charges, yet his case is now being dropped by the Trump Admin Justice Dept. This is just the latest example of corruption of the DOJ under this presidency & the erosion of the rule of law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $17 Million in AmeriCorps Funding Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department Dropping Case Against Michael Flynn Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces $500,000 for Morgan State University Historical Preservation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I told reporters that House Democrats have been hard at work on CARES 2 legislation to respond to the #coronavirus pandemic. Members will return once a bill is ready to be voted on." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Tell Trump Administration: Stop Playing Politics with the U.S. Postal Service Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - Leahy & McGovern Lead More Than 100 Members Of Congress In Letter Opposing Trump Policy Reversal On Antipersonnel Landmines Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 6, 2020 Tweet - "The President's repeated ousting of Inspectors General is a shameful attack on oversight and reflects his contempt for any accountability. These actions endanger our democracy and weaken our collective ability to defeat crises like the coronavirus." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "It is unthinkable that POTUS would shut down the main task force established to coordinate our nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is a shameful abdication of responsibility." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "On #TeacherAppreciationDay, I thank all teachers who are working tirelessly to educate students & adapt to distance learning during this crisis. Teachers are invaluable, & Dems are pushing for increased funding for state & local govts to ensure they can keep teachers on the job." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Welcoming the Honorable Kweisi Mfume to the House of Representatives Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Reports the Administration Will Shut Down the Coronavirus Task Force Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Hoyer Receives Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Tweet - "Congress has provided additional funding for programs to help small business owners and non-profit organizations, including the Paycheck Protection Program, emergency economic injury grants, and the Small Business Debt Relief Program. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/34Askjv" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Medium - Our Democracy Cannot Become a Victim of Social Distancing Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 2, 2020 Tweet - "It is unacceptable that the WH has blocked Dr. Fauci from testifying before @AppropsDems while allowing him to testify before the Senate. it is clear the President is playing partisan games." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Discusses Status of COVID-19 Testing with State Health and Emergency Management Leaders Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Spanberger, Katko, DeFazio, & Davis Lead Bipartisan Letter Calling for Congress to Support Counties in Upcoming COVID-19 Response Packages Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 30, 2020 Tweet - "Today our Delegation announced more than $9 million in housing relief for low-income Marylanders. This funding will help vulnerable communities at a time of severe financial hardship. We'll continue to fight for more resources to help families in MD." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Van Hollen Presses McConnell for Safety Plan to Protect Capitol Staff as Senators Return Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 29, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House of Representatives, and The Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Moulton, Fitzpatrick, 142 Other Members of Congress and Nation's Leading Nonprofits Urge House Leadership to Support Relief for America's Nonprofits Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "The Virtual Congress Task Force held its second meeting over safe & secure videoconferencing technology. The call was an example of how effective remote work in the House can be. We spoke about how testing has been continuing on platforms for remote work." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I said that after hearing from our Members and consulting with the Speaker and the Attending Physician, the House will not reconvene next week. We will return once the CARES 2 package is ready." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement Following the Virtual Congress Task Force's Second Meeting Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maryland Delegation Members Call for the National Capital Region to Be Designated a Federally Supported COVID-19 Testing Site Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Department of Treasury - Manchin Calls on Treasury to Revise Guidance for Governors to Distribute COVID-19 Emergency Relief Funds Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 28, 2020 Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in urging POTUS to designate the National Capital Region as a federally-supported COVID-19 testing site. This designation would expand MD's testing capability & is essential to reopening the state's economy & protecting public health." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "I join in urging @FEMA Administrator Gaynor to waive state & local cost-sharing requirements for federal firefighting assistance. Our local depts need every resource available to them to protect our communities during this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $200 Million in COVID-19 Relief for School Districts Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the MD Delegation announced more than $200 million in critical funds provided through the #CARESAct for Maryland school districts to support online learning and help schools provide high-quality education to students." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct provided funding to help expand telehealth care. Today, the MD Delegation announced these funds will be available to help the Anne Arundel Medical Center provide quality care to patients and reach 11 medically underserved areas in Central MD." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2020 Tweet - "Nursing homes in #MD are facing widespread challenges in responding to the #coronavirus pandemic. I joined my colleagues in urging @SeemaCMS to immediately distribute funds included in the #CARESAct to assist nursing homes with infection control." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Rep. Trone, Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce More than $422,000 in Covid-19 Relief Funding for Legal Aid Services Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
April 23, 2020 Rep. Harris Issues Statement on Passage of Legislation to Refund Paycheck Protection Program Rep.Andy Harris
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "The bill the House passed tonight will assist small businesses, support hospitals and health care workers on the frontlines, and expand testing. It is an important step in responding to this crisis, but much work remains, and the House will continue to take action #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "The passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act will provide needed help to small businesses and workers in #MD05. It also provides additional funding to expand testing and to help hospitals." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in expressing concern to @SecWilkie that loan servicers are not allowing #veterans to access forbearance relief during the #coronavirus pandemic. We must protect our veterans from opportunistic lenders." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Van Hollen Presses GSA for Information on Trump Organization's Attempt to Seek Loan Relief from Trump Administration Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Feinstein, Peters, Menendez, Colleagues Push to Waive Cost-Sharing Requirements for States Battling Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 23, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House created the Select Subcommittee on the #Coronavirus Crisis. It is critical that Congress hold the Admin accountable for every dollar appropriated & ensure other aspects of the government's coronavirus response are executed properly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Tweet - "I spoke w @MD_Labor Secretary Robinson today about how the state is assisting Marylanders. I share my constituents' frustration about long wait times & Team MD will continue working to ensure Marylanders receive unemployment assistance in a timely manner." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for $3.6 Billion to Expand Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting in CARES 2 Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Markey Continue Efforts to Mobilize Americans in Fight Against Coronavirus Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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