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Feb. 27, 2019 Rep. Andy Harris' Statement on Gun Background Checks Bill Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are taking action today--not another moment of silence, but action to #EndGunViolence. Many districts have been painfully affected by gun violence, including #MD05. Let us pass #HR8. Let the Senate pass it & @POTUS sign it. Let's make an effort to stop the carnage." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Today was a good day for America. House Democrats passed #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which will help end the epidemic of #gunviolence in our country. I urge the Senate to take up and pass this legislation without delay. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will take historic action to prevent gun violence by passing H.R. 8, requiring background checks on all firearm sales. When I vote for this bill, I will be thinking of the thousands of Marylanders we've tragically lost to gun violence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Bipartisan Background Checks Act of and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my press conference this morning by discussing today's vote on @JoaquinCastrotx's resolution to terminate @realDonaldTrump's #FakeEmergency. I hope @HouseGOP votes for the Constitution and their conscience, not politics and their party." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "One year ago today, the #ParklandSchoolShooting upended the lives of students, teachers, administrators, & families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS. As we remember those who died, we mourn them & offer comfort to their families & community. #MSDStrong http://bit.ly/2Ie88w7" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats are working to deliver #ForThePeople, holding hearings on protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, #HR1, and legislation to #EndGunViolence, #ActOnClimate, & rebuild infrastructure. RT to spread the word." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - "For years, House Dems have called for action to #EndGunViolence, & today @HouseJudiciary is holding a historic hearing on this issue. I look forward to bringing H.R. 8, legislation to expand background checks, to the Floor following committee consideration. #Enough #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - "It is offensive for any Member to claim that a costly and ineffective border wall will prevent gun violence in our country. We need commonsense, bipartisan measures to reduce gun violence, and millions of Americans agree that #EnoughisEnough and Congress must act." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - " I was moved to share this morning with my good friend, the courageous @GabbyGiffords as House Democrats renamed our Cloakroom in her honor along with the late Rep. Leo Ryan. Democrats will continue to honor her with action on #HR8 to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Introduction of H.R. 8 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin Joins House Committee on Rules Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I agree with Ranking Member @BobbyScott that the Trump Admin's school safety report is not a serious effort to make students safer. We have an obligation to keep students safe from #GunViolence and protect their civil rights. The recommendations in this report do neither." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "6 years after 20 children & 6 educators were senselessly killed at #SandyHook Elementary, it is unacceptable that Congress has done nothing to #EndGunViolence. In their memory, the Dem-led Congress will take long overdue action to make our schools & communities safer. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today is the 25th anniversary of the #BradyBill, which established a 5-day waiting period and background checks for firearms. Congress must do more to #EndGunViolence, and House Democrats are committed to taking action when we take the Majority in the new year. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2018 Van Hollen Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Deadly Shooting in Las Vegas Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville, Florida Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2018 Tweet - "As details from #Jacksonville emerge, it appears our nation has suffered yet another preventable mass shooting. Inaction is unacceptable, and I continue to call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together to #EndGunViolence. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 27, 2019 Rep. Andy Harris' Statement on Gun Background Checks Bill Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Democrats are taking action today--not another moment of silence, but action to #EndGunViolence. Many districts have been painfully affected by gun violence, including #MD05. Let us pass #HR8. Let the Senate pass it & @POTUS sign it. Let's make an effort to stop the carnage." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Today was a good day for America. House Democrats passed #HR8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which will help end the epidemic of #gunviolence in our country. I urge the Senate to take up and pass this legislation without delay. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will take historic action to prevent gun violence by passing H.R. 8, requiring background checks on all firearm sales. When I vote for this bill, I will be thinking of the thousands of Marylanders we've tragically lost to gun violence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Bipartisan Background Checks Act of and Providing for Consideration of H.R. Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my press conference this morning by discussing today's vote on @JoaquinCastrotx's resolution to terminate @realDonaldTrump's #FakeEmergency. I hope @HouseGOP votes for the Constitution and their conscience, not politics and their party." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "One year ago today, the #ParklandSchoolShooting upended the lives of students, teachers, administrators, & families of Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS. As we remember those who died, we mourn them & offer comfort to their families & community. #MSDStrong http://bit.ly/2Ie88w7" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats are working to deliver #ForThePeople, holding hearings on protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions, #HR1, and legislation to #EndGunViolence, #ActOnClimate, & rebuild infrastructure. RT to spread the word." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - "For years, House Dems have called for action to #EndGunViolence, & today @HouseJudiciary is holding a historic hearing on this issue. I look forward to bringing H.R. 8, legislation to expand background checks, to the Floor following committee consideration. #Enough #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - "It is offensive for any Member to claim that a costly and ineffective border wall will prevent gun violence in our country. We need commonsense, bipartisan measures to reduce gun violence, and millions of Americans agree that #EnoughisEnough and Congress must act." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2019 Tweet - " I was moved to share this morning with my good friend, the courageous @GabbyGiffords as House Democrats renamed our Cloakroom in her honor along with the late Rep. Leo Ryan. Democrats will continue to honor her with action on #HR8 to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Democrats' Introduction of H.R. 8 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 4, 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin Joins House Committee on Rules Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 19, 2018 Tweet - "I agree with Ranking Member @BobbyScott that the Trump Admin's school safety report is not a serious effort to make students safer. We have an obligation to keep students safe from #GunViolence and protect their civil rights. The recommendations in this report do neither." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "6 years after 20 children & 6 educators were senselessly killed at #SandyHook Elementary, it is unacceptable that Congress has done nothing to #EndGunViolence. In their memory, the Dem-led Congress will take long overdue action to make our schools & communities safer. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today is the 25th anniversary of the #BradyBill, which established a 5-day waiting period and background checks for firearms. Congress must do more to #EndGunViolence, and House Democrats are committed to taking action when we take the Majority in the new year. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2018 Van Hollen Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Deadly Shooting in Las Vegas Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Abandon Proposals to Use Taxpayer Dollars to Arm Teachers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - House Democrats to Secretary DeVos: Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos - Don't Spend Education Money on Guns Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Jacksonville, Florida Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2018 Tweet - "As details from #Jacksonville emerge, it appears our nation has suffered yet another preventable mass shooting. Inaction is unacceptable, and I continue to call on my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work together to #EndGunViolence. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
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