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March 31, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when we should be doing all we can to boost public health, & when the auto industry and its workers are under tremendous stress, it is deeply disappointing that the Admin would move forward with its rule to roll back fueling economy standards." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $48 Million to Support Counties and Cities in Responding to COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Through the #CARESAct, counties & local govts in #MD05 will receive additional funding to respond to the economic & housing impacts of the #coronavirus pandemic. I'll continue to work to secure resources for those on the frontlines of this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When House Dems passed the #PaycheckFairness Act 1 year ago today, we took an important step to help close the gender pay gap & ensure #EqualPay for women. A year later, we continue to call on @senatemajldr to allow consideration of this important bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct represents a bipartisan resolve to meet the #coronavirus challenge head on. Today, the House is taking up this bill to protect workers & their families in our economy as we all do our part to #FlattenTheCurve. I urge all Members to support this critical legislation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin - Murphy Organizes Senate Effort to Call for Ease of U.S. Sanctions Hindering Response To COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 26, 2020 Hoyer: It Is Inexcusable That Senate Republicans Refused to Treat DC as a State in Latest Coronavirus Bill Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Maryland Delegation Helps Secure Major Disaster Declaration, Unlocking Additional Federal Resources to Fight COVID-19 Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $1.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Community Health Centers Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is inexcusable that the Senate GOP refused to treat DC as a state in the third package to respond to the #coronavirus pandemic, shortchanging the District by millions of dollars. This must be fixed retroactively in the next coronavirus bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Team MD worked hard to ensure our state received a major disaster declaration to unlock critical federal resources to fight the #coronavirus. I'll continue to work to secure the necessary resources that our state needs to defeat this public health crisis. https://bit.ly/2QPkzR4" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maryland Delegation Asks President Trump to Fast-Track Approval of Statewide Disaster Declaration for Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders are pleading for federal coordination to address the dire shortage of medical equipment necessary to deal with the #coronavirus. I urge POTUS to coordinate this effort so states & hospitals aren't competing for essential supplies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to Colleagues - On the Senate's Bipartisan Coronavirus Bill Agreement Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "I urge @POTUS to immediately approve MD's request for a Major Disaster Declaration to address the worsening #coronavirus pandemic. This crisis is beyond what the state can handle alone - it's critical that this request be approved promptly. https://bit.ly/2QLWB9a" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Letter to Regional Administrator of FEMA Region III MaryAnn Tierney - Maryland Delegation Urges FEMA to Quickly Accept State Request for Field Hospitals in Baltimore Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2020 Sinema's New Bipartisan Bill Slows Spread of Coronavirus by Requiring Federal Agencies to Implement Telework Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2020 Hoyer Urges the President to Use Authority Under the Defense Production Act to Address Dire Shortage of Medical Equipment and Supplies Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "POTUS's refusal to use the Defense Production Act to address the lack of emergency medical equipment is appalling. I urge him to stop delaying & use his authority under the law to coordinate the national effort needed to overcome this challenge." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, King Urge Negotiators to Establish a Special Adviser to the President on Global Health Security within Phase 3 Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I spoke with @GovLarryHogan to receive an update on the steps the state is taking to protect our communities from the #coronavirus, and discuss the work I am doing in Congress to address the public health and economic impact of this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Bennet, Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration on Approval of Texas Medicaid Waiver that Limits Women's Choice of Health Care Provider Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joined Members from the Capital Region in urging @POTUS to prioritize our region for early locations of federally-supported #coronavirus testing sites. Our region is home to thousands of military and civilian employees in mission critical agencies. https://bit.ly/3b7Lm2A" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Hoyer, National Capital Region Members of Congress Call on President Trump to Prioritize Testing Locations Locally Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The House took swift action to pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. Now that the Senate has acted, I was honored to sign the bill so that it can be sent to @POTUS and signed without delay so that assistance can reach the American people. https://bit.ly/33r3d22" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in announcing @CDCgov has awarded $10.2 million in federal funding to Maryland to fight #coronavirus. This funding represents our collective commitment to responding with strength and unity to this public health emergency." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $10.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Coronavirus Response Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's National Emergency Declaration Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "The POTUS's emergency declaration on #coronavirus is long overdue. This funding is essential to combat this public health challenge. I also support the suspension of student loan interest payments and steps to top up our strategic oil reserve." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 RNC agrees to halt deceptive census mailers after pressure from the Oversight Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 13, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I thank Members on both sides of the aisle for joining together and voting for the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to reassure the American people that we are focused on doing everything we can to respond to this pandemic. https://bit.ly/3d0ihb2" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to help working families & ensure they can support themselves, pay their bills, and care for their children. I thank our new Members for focusing on this legislation #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will reconvene shortly to consider the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. I'm pleased a bipartisan agreement was reached & we will pass this bill soon. I am urging Members on both sides of the aisle to vote yes. https://bit.ly/2U2gvOd" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Jr, Secretary of the U.S Department of Commerce, the Hon. Robert Aderholt, the Hon. Jim Jordan, and the Hon. Chip Roy - Price, Serrano, Maloney, Raskin Press for Answers on Impact of COVID-19 on 2020 Census Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, the new Democratic House Majority passed the #ForThePeople Act. I was proud to bring this bill to the Floor and continue to urge @senatemajldr to allow consideration of it in the Senate so we can ensure government works for the people. https://bit.ly/39v90Wq" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of the For The People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Hoyer, DeFazio, House Democrats Call on FEMA to Approve Disaster Recovery Aid to Permanently Restore Infrastructure in Puerto Rico Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2017, the Admin added new countries to its discriminatory travel ban. The policy undermines our security & is inconsistent with our values. The House will vote on the #NoBan Act next week to repeal the POTUS's ban & prevent discriminatory travel bans in the future." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House: Passed an $8.3 billion emergency funding bill to address the coronavirus. Continued to defend the #ACA against Republican efforts to sabotage care. Urged #SCOTUS to side with women's right to choose, as it has done in the past." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 House Democrats Pass Emergency Funding Bill to Respond to Coronavirus Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Letter to Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee - Connolly, Maloney, Raskin, and Porter Demand That RNC Halt All Communications Resembling Official Census Documents Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Date Title Politician
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "At a time when we should be doing all we can to boost public health, & when the auto industry and its workers are under tremendous stress, it is deeply disappointing that the Admin would move forward with its rule to roll back fueling economy standards." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More than $48 Million to Support Counties and Cities in Responding to COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 31, 2020 Tweet - "Through the #CARESAct, counties & local govts in #MD05 will receive additional funding to respond to the economic & housing impacts of the #coronavirus pandemic. I'll continue to work to secure resources for those on the frontlines of this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "When House Dems passed the #PaycheckFairness Act 1 year ago today, we took an important step to help close the gender pay gap & ensure #EqualPay for women. A year later, we continue to call on @senatemajldr to allow consideration of this important bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct represents a bipartisan resolve to meet the #coronavirus challenge head on. Today, the House is taking up this bill to protect workers & their families in our economy as we all do our part to #FlattenTheCurve. I urge all Members to support this critical legislation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin - Murphy Organizes Senate Effort to Call for Ease of U.S. Sanctions Hindering Response To COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 26, 2020 Hoyer: It Is Inexcusable That Senate Republicans Refused to Treat DC as a State in Latest Coronavirus Bill Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Maryland Delegation Helps Secure Major Disaster Declaration, Unlocking Additional Federal Resources to Fight COVID-19 Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces $1.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Community Health Centers Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "It is inexcusable that the Senate GOP refused to treat DC as a state in the third package to respond to the #coronavirus pandemic, shortchanging the District by millions of dollars. This must be fixed retroactively in the next coronavirus bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2020 Tweet - "Team MD worked hard to ensure our state received a major disaster declaration to unlock critical federal resources to fight the #coronavirus. I'll continue to work to secure the necessary resources that our state needs to defeat this public health crisis. https://bit.ly/2QPkzR4" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Maryland Delegation Asks President Trump to Fast-Track Approval of Statewide Disaster Declaration for Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "State and local leaders are pleading for federal coordination to address the dire shortage of medical equipment necessary to deal with the #coronavirus. I urge POTUS to coordinate this effort so states & hospitals aren't competing for essential supplies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Letter to Colleagues - On the Senate's Bipartisan Coronavirus Bill Agreement Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2020 Tweet - "I urge @POTUS to immediately approve MD's request for a Major Disaster Declaration to address the worsening #coronavirus pandemic. This crisis is beyond what the state can handle alone - it's critical that this request be approved promptly. https://bit.ly/2QLWB9a" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2020 Letter to Regional Administrator of FEMA Region III MaryAnn Tierney - Maryland Delegation Urges FEMA to Quickly Accept State Request for Field Hospitals in Baltimore Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2020 Sinema's New Bipartisan Bill Slows Spread of Coronavirus by Requiring Federal Agencies to Implement Telework Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2020 Hoyer Urges the President to Use Authority Under the Defense Production Act to Address Dire Shortage of Medical Equipment and Supplies Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "POTUS's refusal to use the Defense Production Act to address the lack of emergency medical equipment is appalling. I urge him to stop delaying & use his authority under the law to coordinate the national effort needed to overcome this challenge." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly, Over 120 House Democrats Urge Trump to Drop ACA Lawsuit During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 20, 2020 Van Hollen, King Urge Negotiators to Establish a Special Adviser to the President on Global Health Security within Phase 3 Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 20, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I spoke with @GovLarryHogan to receive an update on the steps the state is taking to protect our communities from the #coronavirus, and discuss the work I am doing in Congress to address the public health and economic impact of this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 20, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf, Department of Homeland Security - Connolly, Bicameral Group of Members Press Trump Administration on Reports DHS is Preparing Mass Deportations of DREAMers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Letter to Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator for Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Bennet, Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration on Approval of Texas Medicaid Waiver that Limits Women's Choice of Health Care Provider Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "Joined Members from the Capital Region in urging @POTUS to prioritize our region for early locations of federally-supported #coronavirus testing sites. Our region is home to thousands of military and civilian employees in mission critical agencies. https://bit.ly/3b7Lm2A" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Hoyer, National Capital Region Members of Congress Call on President Trump to Prioritize Testing Locations Locally Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 18, 2020 Tweet - "The House took swift action to pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. Now that the Senate has acted, I was honored to sign the bill so that it can be sent to @POTUS and signed without delay so that assistance can reach the American people. https://bit.ly/33r3d22" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Murphy, Blumenthal, King and Colleagues Urge President to Use Existing Authority to Boost Production of Equipment as America Faces Ventilator Shortage Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Connolly Leads 62 Members in Urging Trump to Issue Executive Order Mandating Telework for Eligible Feds and Contractors Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 16, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in announcing @CDCgov has awarded $10.2 million in federal funding to Maryland to fight #coronavirus. This funding represents our collective commitment to responding with strength and unity to this public health emergency." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $10.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Coronavirus Response Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's National Emergency Declaration Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2020 Tweet - "The POTUS's emergency declaration on #coronavirus is long overdue. This funding is essential to combat this public health challenge. I also support the suspension of student loan interest payments and steps to top up our strategic oil reserve." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 RNC agrees to halt deceptive census mailers after pressure from the Oversight Committee Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 13, 2020 Letter to Dr. Steven Dillingham, Dir. of the United States Census Bureau - 100 Members of Congress, Led by Congressman David Trone, Seek Answers on Census Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "I thank Members on both sides of the aisle for joining together and voting for the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to reassure the American people that we are focused on doing everything we can to respond to this pandemic. https://bit.ly/3d0ihb2" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will pass the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act to help working families & ensure they can support themselves, pay their bills, and care for their children. I thank our new Members for focusing on this legislation #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will reconvene shortly to consider the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act. I'm pleased a bipartisan agreement was reached & we will pass this bill soon. I am urging Members on both sides of the aisle to vote yes. https://bit.ly/2U2gvOd" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Jr, Secretary of the U.S Department of Commerce, the Hon. Robert Aderholt, the Hon. Jim Jordan, and the Hon. Chip Roy - Price, Serrano, Maloney, Raskin Press for Answers on Impact of COVID-19 on 2020 Census Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 10, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Receives Coronavirus Update from Maryland Health Secretary Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 10, 2020 Letter to Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden, Merkley Demand Answers From the FCC on Move Limiting Access to Resources to Expand Rural Broadband Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 8, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago today, the new Democratic House Majority passed the #ForThePeople Act. I was proud to bring this bill to the Floor and continue to urge @senatemajldr to allow consideration of it in the Senate so we can ensure government works for the people. https://bit.ly/39v90Wq" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of House Passage of the For The People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Hoyer, DeFazio, House Democrats Call on FEMA to Approve Disaster Recovery Aid to Permanently Restore Infrastructure in Puerto Rico Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 2017, the Admin added new countries to its discriminatory travel ban. The policy undermines our security & is inconsistent with our values. The House will vote on the #NoBan Act next week to repeal the POTUS's ban & prevent discriminatory travel bans in the future." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House: Passed an $8.3 billion emergency funding bill to address the coronavirus. Continued to defend the #ACA against Republican efforts to sabotage care. Urged #SCOTUS to side with women's right to choose, as it has done in the past." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 House Democrats Pass Emergency Funding Bill to Respond to Coronavirus Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2020 Letter to Ronna McDaniel, Chairwoman of the Republican National Committee - Connolly, Maloney, Raskin, and Porter Demand That RNC Halt All Communications Resembling Official Census Documents Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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