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March 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the STOP School Violence Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Proposal to Arm Teachers and Put Firearms in the Classroom Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2018 Tweet - "The "school safety" proposals unveiled by the @WhiteHouse reflect the mistaken view that #GunViolence is only a problem affecting schools & arming teachers is an acceptable solution. http://bit.ly/2FNoSrE 1/3" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senator Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Student Health, Safety Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 8, 2018 The Second Amendment Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 8, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Need for Commonsense Reforms to Address Gun Violence on CNN Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2018 Gun Violence in America Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 7, 2018 Demand Serious Treatment of the Gun Violence Problem Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 28, 2018 Tweet - "With an overwhelming majority of Americans supporting universal background checks, I do not understand how GOP leaders can continue to ignore this crisis. I continue to urge @SpeakerRyan to allow a vote on this issue. #EndGunViolence" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Urgent Need for Congressional Action to Address Gun Violence on CNN Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2018 Hoyer Cosponsors Assault Weapons Ban Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I was again shocked & saddened to see an American school subjected to the horrors of gun violence today. How long before our nation comes together to address this crisis responsibly? #StonemanShooting http://bit.ly/2Bu6HVr 1/4" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I am heartbroken by the #StonemanShooting & I continue to monitor reports. My thoughts & prayers are with the people of Broward County as well as law enforcement & first responders on the scene. Our nation must take action to address gun violence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2018 Raskin Seeks House Rules Change to Require Moment of Silence for Each and Every Victim of Gun Violence in America Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 20, 2017 Letter to Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Majority Whip Steve Scalise - Opposing Removal of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 14, 2017 Hoyer Statement on the Five Year Anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Not to Restrict Gun Violence Research in Appropriations Package Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 6, 2017 Tweet - "I spoke on the Floor in opposition to a cynical bill that makes communities less safe by making it easier to hide dangerous firearms in public. I ask the @HouseGOP, what will it take to address gun violence instead of ignoring it? #StopCCR" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2017 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Rep. Andy Harris
Dec. 6, 2017 Tweet - "Instead of funding the government, @HouseGOP is considering a cynical bill that will make everyone less safe -- and just months after the worst mass shooting in our nation's history." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2017 Hoyer: It Is Appalling that House Republicans Would Advance A Bill That Would Make Communities Less Safe From Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2017 Hirono Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Buy Guns Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Democratic Senators to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "When speaking with reporters, I said thoughts & prayers are appropriate after the #TexasChurchMassacre, but certainly not enough." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Heartbroken by horrific violence in #SutherlandSprings. Thoughts & prayers are not enough -- Congress must act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Sutherland Springs Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2017 Letter to Chairman Bob Goodlatte, House Committee on the Judiciary - Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Cardin, Van Hollen Join in Introducing Background Check Expansion Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2017 Letter to Dr. Francis S. Collins, National Institutes of Health - Warren, Murphy, Cortez Masto Lead Colleagues in Urging NIH to Renew Funding for Firearm Violence Research Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 5, 2017 Van Hollen Joins in Introducing Three Pieces of Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 5, 2017 Menendez, 18 Senators Introduce "Keep Americans Safe Act' in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 4, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Republicans Voting Against Establishing a Select Committee on Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Las Vegas Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting At Congressional Baseball Game Practice Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader - Keep Poison Pill Gun Riders Out of Funding Bills Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 5, 2017 Van Hollen, Markey Introduce Legislation During National Public Health Week to Reduce Gun Violence Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 4, 2017 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jose E. Serrano, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - Funding for Criminal Background Checks Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 2, 2017 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of H.J.Res. 40 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Fort Lauderdale Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 3, 2016 Letter to Thomas Brandon, Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Updated Firearm Trafficking Statistics Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 28, 2016 Letter to Paul Ryan and Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House and House Majority Leader - Demanding a Vote on Gun Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 28, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Majority Leader - No Break Without Action on Gun Violence Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 15, 2016 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 14, 2016 Doing the Work of the American People Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2016 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2016 Hoyer: The American People Want A Vote Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2016 Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2016 Ruppersberger, Cummings, Van Hollen, Sarbanes Call for Action on Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2016 Hoyer Remarks at National Day of Action for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Rally in Chicago Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2016 The Frederick News-Post - Lawmakers, Candidates Debate Gun Control Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2016 Following House Democrats' Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Measures to Address Gun Violence, Hoyer Meets with Family of Gun Violence Victim Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 Democrats Stage a Sit-In on the House Floor to Call for Action to Address Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 Hoyer Discusses Brexit Vote, House Democrats' Sit-In to Demand Action on Gun Violence on MSNBC Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 The Hill - "Democrats Took a Stand Through the Powerful Act of Sitting Down" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 The Hill - Democrats Took a Stand Thorugh the Powerful Act of Sitting Down Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2016 The Pittsburg Post-Gazette - House Democrats Continue Sit-In for Second Day, Push for Vote on 'No Fly, No Buy' Gun Bill Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 23, 2016 In Midst of Congressional Sit-In, Congressman Poliquin Votes to Let Wall Street Swindle Seniors Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 23, 2016 Van Hollen: Business as Usual is Over -- Americans Demand Action on Gun Safety Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2016 Hoyer Statement As House Democrats End Sit-In to Demand Action on Gun Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2016 Hoyer Remarks After Republicans Adjourn the House Without Allowing a Vote on Legislation to Address Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2016 The Baltimore Sun - Maryland Democrats Among Those at House Gun Control 'Sit In' Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 22, 2016 Hoyer Discusses House Democrats' Sit-In on MSNBC Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2016 Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Sit-In to Demand a Vote on Legislation to Address Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2016 Hoyer Statement on the Republican-led Senate's Failure to Advance Commonsense Legislation to Address Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on Senate Gun Safety Votes Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 17, 2016 Democrats Stand with the LGBT & Latino Communities in the Wake of Orlando Shooting Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2016 Hoyer: Congress Must Stand with LGBT Community, Take Action to Prevent Gun Violence Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on Gun Safety Efforts in Wake of Orlando Massacre Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 11, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on Appeal of Challenge to Maryland's Assault Weapons Ban Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 12, 2016 Super PAC Launches False Ad Against Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 7, 2016 Van Hollen Urges State Senate to Reject Hogan Nominee for Handgun Permit Review Board Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2016 Letter to Joseph F. Vallario, Jr, Chair of the Maryland House Judiciary Committee, and Kathleen M. Dumais., Vice Chair of the Maryland House Judiciary Committee, and Commitee Members - Testimony on Maryland Gun Safety Legislation Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 5, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on 4th Circuit Ruling on Maryland Firearm Safety Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 4, 2016 Van Hollen: Tea Party Republicans Threatening Budget Rebellion & Preventing Votes on Gun Safety Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 27, 2016 Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Schiff Introduce Legislation to Give Gun Violence Victims Their Day in Court & End Gun Industry's Liability Shield Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
March 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the STOP School Violence Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Proposal to Arm Teachers and Put Firearms in the Classroom Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2018 Tweet - "The "school safety" proposals unveiled by the @WhiteHouse reflect the mistaken view that #GunViolence is only a problem affecting schools & arming teachers is an acceptable solution. http://bit.ly/2FNoSrE 1/3" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies and the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senator Cantwell, Colleagues Call for Increased Investment in Student Health, Safety Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 8, 2018 The Second Amendment Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 8, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Need for Commonsense Reforms to Address Gun Violence on CNN Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2018 Gun Violence in America Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 7, 2018 Demand Serious Treatment of the Gun Violence Problem Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 28, 2018 Tweet - "With an overwhelming majority of Americans supporting universal background checks, I do not understand how GOP leaders can continue to ignore this crisis. I continue to urge @SpeakerRyan to allow a vote on this issue. #EndGunViolence" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2018 Hoyer Discusses the Urgent Need for Congressional Action to Address Gun Violence on CNN Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2018 Hoyer Cosponsors Assault Weapons Ban Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I was again shocked & saddened to see an American school subjected to the horrors of gun violence today. How long before our nation comes together to address this crisis responsibly? #StonemanShooting http://bit.ly/2Bu6HVr 1/4" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I am heartbroken by the #StonemanShooting & I continue to monitor reports. My thoughts & prayers are with the people of Broward County as well as law enforcement & first responders on the scene. Our nation must take action to address gun violence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2018 Raskin Seeks House Rules Change to Require Moment of Silence for Each and Every Victim of Gun Violence in America Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 20, 2017 Letter to Speaker Paul Ryan, Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Majority Whip Steve Scalise - Opposing Removal of Concealed Carry Reciprocity Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 14, 2017 Hoyer Statement on the Five Year Anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader - Not to Restrict Gun Violence Research in Appropriations Package Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 6, 2017 Tweet - "I spoke on the Floor in opposition to a cynical bill that makes communities less safe by making it easier to hide dangerous firearms in public. I ask the @HouseGOP, what will it take to address gun violence instead of ignoring it? #StopCCR" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2017 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act Rep.Andy Harris
Dec. 6, 2017 Tweet - "Instead of funding the government, @HouseGOP is considering a cynical bill that will make everyone less safe -- and just months after the worst mass shooting in our nation's history." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2017 Hoyer: It Is Appalling that House Republicans Would Advance A Bill That Would Make Communities Less Safe From Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2017 Hirono Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Buy Guns Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 8, 2017 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Democratic Senators to Introduce Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 7, 2017 Tweet - "When speaking with reporters, I said thoughts & prayers are appropriate after the #TexasChurchMassacre, but certainly not enough." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Tweet - "Heartbroken by horrific violence in #SutherlandSprings. Thoughts & prayers are not enough -- Congress must act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Sutherland Springs Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2017 Letter to Chairman Bob Goodlatte, House Committee on the Judiciary - Hold Hearings on Gun Violence Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 26, 2017 Cardin, Van Hollen Join in Introducing Background Check Expansion Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2017 Letter to Dr. Francis S. Collins, National Institutes of Health - Warren, Murphy, Cortez Masto Lead Colleagues in Urging NIH to Renew Funding for Firearm Violence Research Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 5, 2017 Van Hollen Joins in Introducing Three Pieces of Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 5, 2017 Menendez, 18 Senators Introduce "Keep Americans Safe Act' in Wake of Las Vegas Shooting Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 4, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Republicans Voting Against Establishing a Select Committee on Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Las Vegas Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting At Congressional Baseball Game Practice Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader - Keep Poison Pill Gun Riders Out of Funding Bills Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 5, 2017 Van Hollen, Markey Introduce Legislation During National Public Health Week to Reduce Gun Violence Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 4, 2017 Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Jose E. Serrano, Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies - Funding for Criminal Background Checks Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 2, 2017 Hoyer Statement on the Passage of H.J.Res. 40 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2017 Hoyer Statement on Shooting in Fort Lauderdale Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 3, 2016 Letter to Thomas Brandon, Director, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Updated Firearm Trafficking Statistics Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 28, 2016 Letter to Paul Ryan and Kevin McCarthy, Speaker of the House and House Majority Leader - Demanding a Vote on Gun Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 28, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Paul Ryan, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Majority Leader - No Break Without Action on Gun Violence Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 15, 2016 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 14, 2016 Doing the Work of the American People Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2016 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2016 Hoyer: The American People Want A Vote Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2016 Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2016 Ruppersberger, Cummings, Van Hollen, Sarbanes Call for Action on Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2016 Hoyer Remarks at National Day of Action for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Rally in Chicago Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2016 The Frederick News-Post - Lawmakers, Candidates Debate Gun Control Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2016 Following House Democrats' Sit-In to Demand A Vote on Measures to Address Gun Violence, Hoyer Meets with Family of Gun Violence Victim Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 Democrats Stage a Sit-In on the House Floor to Call for Action to Address Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 Hoyer Discusses Brexit Vote, House Democrats' Sit-In to Demand Action on Gun Violence on MSNBC Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 The Hill - "Democrats Took a Stand Through the Powerful Act of Sitting Down" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2016 The Hill - Democrats Took a Stand Thorugh the Powerful Act of Sitting Down Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2016 The Pittsburg Post-Gazette - House Democrats Continue Sit-In for Second Day, Push for Vote on 'No Fly, No Buy' Gun Bill Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 23, 2016 In Midst of Congressional Sit-In, Congressman Poliquin Votes to Let Wall Street Swindle Seniors Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 23, 2016 Van Hollen: Business as Usual is Over -- Americans Demand Action on Gun Safety Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2016 Hoyer Statement As House Democrats End Sit-In to Demand Action on Gun Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2016 Hoyer Remarks After Republicans Adjourn the House Without Allowing a Vote on Legislation to Address Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2016 The Baltimore Sun - Maryland Democrats Among Those at House Gun Control 'Sit In' Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 22, 2016 Hoyer Discusses House Democrats' Sit-In on MSNBC Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2016 Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Sit-In to Demand a Vote on Legislation to Address Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2016 Hoyer Statement on the Republican-led Senate's Failure to Advance Commonsense Legislation to Address Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on Senate Gun Safety Votes Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 17, 2016 Democrats Stand with the LGBT & Latino Communities in the Wake of Orlando Shooting Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2016 Hoyer: Congress Must Stand with LGBT Community, Take Action to Prevent Gun Violence Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on Gun Safety Efforts in Wake of Orlando Massacre Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 11, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on Appeal of Challenge to Maryland's Assault Weapons Ban Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 12, 2016 Super PAC Launches False Ad Against Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 7, 2016 Van Hollen Urges State Senate to Reject Hogan Nominee for Handgun Permit Review Board Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2016 Letter to Joseph F. Vallario, Jr, Chair of the Maryland House Judiciary Committee, and Kathleen M. Dumais., Vice Chair of the Maryland House Judiciary Committee, and Commitee Members - Testimony on Maryland Gun Safety Legislation Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 5, 2016 Van Hollen Statement on 4th Circuit Ruling on Maryland Firearm Safety Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 4, 2016 Van Hollen: Tea Party Republicans Threatening Budget Rebellion & Preventing Votes on Gun Safety Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 27, 2016 Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Murphy, and Schiff Introduce Legislation to Give Gun Violence Victims Their Day in Court & End Gun Industry's Liability Shield Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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