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Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Paid parental leave is a huge win for fed employees, and I'm glad the NDAA includes this critical provision, but this is only the first step. We must extend full paid family & medical leave to federal employees and to all employees." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I held my weekly press conference today and discussed the articles of impeachment announced by the Chairs: abuse of power & obstruction of Congress. The evidence in this case is overwhelming & uncontested: the President put himself before country & abused the power of his office." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Cheney Signs Letter Calling For Minority Hearing On Impeachment Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge IRS to Reverse Decision Protecting Dark Money Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased that NDAA conferees have agreed to include 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all fed employees. When it appeared that conferees were going to extend this benefit to DOD employees only, I sent a letter urging that all federal employees be covered." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With the release of the Inspector General's report, we know that the FBI's Russia probe was not politically motivated, nor did it plant anyone inside the campaign to gather information on POTUS. It's time for him to stop peddling conspiracy theories." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks 9 years since the first time the House passed the Dream Act of 2010. In our first 200 days of the Democratic Majority, we did it again with passage of #HR6. #HomeIsHere for our nation's #Dreamers, & I call on the Senate to pass this bill to #ProtectTheDream." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Paid Parental Leave Provision in the NDAA Conference Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Hoyer Remarks on Press Call on H.R. 3 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harris Leads Colleagues in Demand For Stephen Miller's Removal From The White House Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Democrats Restore the Full Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event Ahead of Vote on H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Drafting Articles of Impeachment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @RepDavidEPrice for holding a press conf today to mark 90 days since @HUDgov missed its deadline to provide #OurFellowAmericans in Puerto Rico with disaster relief aid appropriated by Congress. HUD is breaking the law & House Dems will not let this stand." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Next week, the House will pass the Elijah E. Cummings #LowerDrugCostsNow Act to bring down the cost of Rx drugs and reinvest savings in Medicare. I look fwd to bringing this bill to the Floor to deliver on our promise to lower Rx drug prices #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "In light of the substantial evidence that POTUS abused the power of his office, it is clear that the House must move forward with drafting articles of impeachment. Read my full statement:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I often hear from constituents about robocalls. They're an annoyance, & many are also scams. That's why I was proud to bring the #TRACED Act to the Floor to #StopBadRobocalls, & I'm pleased it passed with strong support. I thank @FrankPallone for his leadership on this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Admin's SNAP proposal, which puts food security at risk for 1.1 million Americans each month & will disproportionately affect communities of color, rural areas, & places where good jobs are scarce. Dems will continue to fight to protect nutrition assistance." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning, I told press that the House will vote on @RepTerriSewell's Voting Rights Advancement Act this week to #RestoreTheVote & combat voter discrimination. I urge @senatemajldr to take this bill up once it passes the House." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's SNAP proposal will not help anyone find work -- it is a mean-spirited attempt to block nutrition assistance & will only push more families further into poverty. I will work w @RepBarbaraLee & our colleagues to fight this egregious policy change." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Constitutional experts who agreed that the President's scheme to bribe a foreign government to interfere in our election for his own personal gain is a serious abuse of power." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the @EdLaborCmte held an important hearing on the lasting impact of the Trump Admin's inhumane immigration policies on children, including #FamilySeparation. House Dems will continue to hold the Admin accountable for ensuring every family is reunified." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on Trump Administration's Finalized SNAP Rule to End Nutrition Assistance for Nearly 1.1 Million People Each Month Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Committee's Report on the President's Abuse of Power Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The report released by @HouseIntel presents the unvarnished facts about Trump's effort to extract assistance from Ukraine in his 2020 re-election at the expense of our national interests. He betrayed the public's trust and abused the power of his office." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans continue to peddle conspiracy theories that Ukraine interfered in the 2018 election. Our Intelligence Community has confirmed it was Russia that meddled in our election. Dr. Hill made clear that the only one who benefits from this conspiracy theory is Putin." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Don McGahn and Mazars cases concern the supremacy of our Constitution and the rule of law. No one is above the law, as our courts have affirmed, & no POTUS can ignore the will of Congress. Read my full statement:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Mark Sandy Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Court Rulings in Congressional Oversight Cases Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "A senior adviser to the VP, Jennifer Williams described the July 25 phone call Trump made to Ukraine as "unusual." That's because it is not normal for POTUS to bribe a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran who testified before @HouseIntel, is right: it is inappropriate and improper for a President and his associates to bribe a foreign government to investigate a political rival. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 22, 2019 House Democrats Fund Government, Defend Our Democracy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Non-partisan civil servants must be able to do their work for the American people w/o fear of political retribution. Political attacks on public servants are unacceptable & undermine the functioning of govt. Those who retaliate against civil servants should be held accountable." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita M. Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee - Palazzo Joins House Republican Appropriators in Expressing Concern Over Appropriations Stall Due to Impeachment Exercise in Congress Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I commend Dr. Fiona Hill for setting the record straight like many previous witnesses have done. Russia -- not Ukraine -- interfered in the 2016 election. To suggest otherwise, as Republicans have, plays right into the hands of Putin." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Sondland's testimony shed light on the truth of the President's actions: - He directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine. - There was a quid pro quo. - Everyone knew." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "David Holmes provided a clear picture for the American people of POTUS's pressure campaign on Ukraine, which was all about benefiting him politically and had nothing to do with addressing corruption." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Paid parental leave is a huge win for fed employees, and I'm glad the NDAA includes this critical provision, but this is only the first step. We must extend full paid family & medical leave to federal employees and to all employees." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I held my weekly press conference today and discussed the articles of impeachment announced by the Chairs: abuse of power & obstruction of Congress. The evidence in this case is overwhelming & uncontested: the President put himself before country & abused the power of his office." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Letter to Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - Cheney Signs Letter Calling For Minority Hearing On Impeachment Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Congressman Marc Veasey, Majority Leader Hoyer, and congressman Raskin call on congressional appropriators to secure critical funding to secure elections Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Feinstein, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge IRS to Reverse Decision Protecting Dark Money Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "Pleased that NDAA conferees have agreed to include 12 weeks of paid parental leave for all fed employees. When it appeared that conferees were going to extend this benefit to DOD employees only, I sent a letter urging that all federal employees be covered." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "With the release of the Inspector General's report, we know that the FBI's Russia probe was not politically motivated, nor did it plant anyone inside the campaign to gather information on POTUS. It's time for him to stop peddling conspiracy theories." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks 9 years since the first time the House passed the Dream Act of 2010. In our first 200 days of the Democratic Majority, we did it again with passage of #HR6. #HomeIsHere for our nation's #Dreamers, & I call on the Senate to pass this bill to #ProtectTheDream." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Paid Parental Leave Provision in the NDAA Conference Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Hoyer Remarks on Press Call on H.R. 3 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harris Leads Colleagues in Demand For Stephen Miller's Removal From The White House Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Democrats Restore the Full Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event Ahead of Vote on H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Drafting Articles of Impeachment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Hoyer Statement on November Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @RepDavidEPrice for holding a press conf today to mark 90 days since @HUDgov missed its deadline to provide #OurFellowAmericans in Puerto Rico with disaster relief aid appropriated by Congress. HUD is breaking the law & House Dems will not let this stand." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Next week, the House will pass the Elijah E. Cummings #LowerDrugCostsNow Act to bring down the cost of Rx drugs and reinvest savings in Medicare. I look fwd to bringing this bill to the Floor to deliver on our promise to lower Rx drug prices #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "In light of the substantial evidence that POTUS abused the power of his office, it is clear that the House must move forward with drafting articles of impeachment. Read my full statement:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I often hear from constituents about robocalls. They're an annoyance, & many are also scams. That's why I was proud to bring the #TRACED Act to the Floor to #StopBadRobocalls, & I'm pleased it passed with strong support. I thank @FrankPallone for his leadership on this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Admin's SNAP proposal, which puts food security at risk for 1.1 million Americans each month & will disproportionately affect communities of color, rural areas, & places where good jobs are scarce. Dems will continue to fight to protect nutrition assistance." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning, I told press that the House will vote on @RepTerriSewell's Voting Rights Advancement Act this week to #RestoreTheVote & combat voter discrimination. I urge @senatemajldr to take this bill up once it passes the House." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's SNAP proposal will not help anyone find work -- it is a mean-spirited attempt to block nutrition assistance & will only push more families further into poverty. I will work w @RepBarbaraLee & our colleagues to fight this egregious policy change." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the American people heard from Constitutional experts who agreed that the President's scheme to bribe a foreign government to interfere in our election for his own personal gain is a serious abuse of power." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the @EdLaborCmte held an important hearing on the lasting impact of the Trump Admin's inhumane immigration policies on children, including #FamilySeparation. House Dems will continue to hold the Admin accountable for ensuring every family is reunified." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Hoyer, Lee Statement on Trump Administration's Finalized SNAP Rule to End Nutrition Assistance for Nearly 1.1 Million People Each Month Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Committee's Report on the President's Abuse of Power Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "The report released by @HouseIntel presents the unvarnished facts about Trump's effort to extract assistance from Ukraine in his 2020 re-election at the expense of our national interests. He betrayed the public's trust and abused the power of his office." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2019 Tweet - "Republicans continue to peddle conspiracy theories that Ukraine interfered in the 2018 election. Our Intelligence Community has confirmed it was Russia that meddled in our election. Dr. Hill made clear that the only one who benefits from this conspiracy theory is Putin." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "The Don McGahn and Mazars cases concern the supremacy of our Constitution and the rule of law. No one is above the law, as our courts have affirmed, & no POTUS can ignore the will of Congress. Read my full statement:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Hearing of the House Intelligence Committee - the Testimony of Mark Sandy Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Court Rulings in Congressional Oversight Cases Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "A senior adviser to the VP, Jennifer Williams described the July 25 phone call Trump made to Ukraine as "unusual." That's because it is not normal for POTUS to bribe a foreign government to investigate a political rival." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Lt. Col. Vindman, a decorated war veteran who testified before @HouseIntel, is right: it is inappropriate and improper for a President and his associates to bribe a foreign government to investigate a political rival. #DefendOurDemocracy" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 22, 2019 House Democrats Fund Government, Defend Our Democracy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 22, 2019 Tweet - "Non-partisan civil servants must be able to do their work for the American people w/o fear of political retribution. Political attacks on public servants are unacceptable & undermine the functioning of govt. Those who retaliate against civil servants should be held accountable." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nita M. Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee - Palazzo Joins House Republican Appropriators in Expressing Concern Over Appropriations Stall Due to Impeachment Exercise in Congress Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "I commend Dr. Fiona Hill for setting the record straight like many previous witnesses have done. Russia -- not Ukraine -- interfered in the 2016 election. To suggest otherwise, as Republicans have, plays right into the hands of Putin." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Ambassador Sondland's testimony shed light on the truth of the President's actions: - He directed a scheme to bribe Ukraine. - There was a quid pro quo. - Everyone knew." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 21, 2019 Tweet - "David Holmes provided a clear picture for the American people of POTUS's pressure campaign on Ukraine, which was all about benefiting him politically and had nothing to do with addressing corruption." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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