| April 9, 2020
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Tweet - "This AP analysis of available data shows nearly 42% of #coronavirus fatalities have been African American in jurisdictions where African Americans make up 21% of the population."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Russell T. Vought, Acting Director of Management and Budget - Udall Leads Senate Democrats In Urging Trump Administration to Indefinitely Extend Public Comment Periods and Pause Unrelated Federal Rulemakings During COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Inspector General Joseph Cuffari - Carper, Blumenthal, Senate Democrats Launch Investigation Into Reported Mistreatment of Pregnant Detainees By CBP Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the World Health Organization, Monique Eloit, Director General of the World Organization for Animal Health, and Qu Dongyu, Director General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations - Tillis Calls on International Health and Wildlife Organizations to Permanently Ban "Wet" Markets
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces more than $15.6 Million in Federal Funding for Community Health Centers
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senators Stabenow, Peters Call for Action to Prevent Counterfeiting, Price Gouging of Medical Supplies Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urge Trump Administration to Provide State and Local Governments with Immediate, Flexible Relief
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Data from jurisdictions around the country shows higher fatalities from #coronavirus among African Americans. I continue to urge HHS to collect & release coronavirus information on race & ethnicity now to understand the true extent of this disparity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Maryland Delegation Members Call on FEMA to Immediately Provide More Medical Supplies to National Capital Region
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| April 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Through the #CARESAct, community health centers in MD will receive significant funding to fight the #coronavirus pandemic. This funding will help providers meet the challenges they face and provide quality care to families in our communities."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Scott, Quigley, McNerney Urge EPA to Slow Rulemaking Rushed Through During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Cox Signs on to Effort to Prevent Water Shutoffs During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rep. Grijalva Leads 41 Members of Congress in Urging Hazard Pay and Protections for Essential Workers to Help Address COVID-19 Impact Disparities
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Dir. of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Brown, Senate Dems Blast Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Director For Not Doing More to Protect Consumers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Hon. Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection - Chairs Maloney and Raskin call on DHS to release non-violent migrant detainees to prevent coronavirus outbreak in detention facilities
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Wyden, Schumer, Democratic Colleagues Press Trump Administration On Unemployment Insurance Benefits
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Senate Dems to HHS: Reopen the ACA Marketplace, Allow more Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Robert Redfield, M.D., Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Feinstein, Wyden, Colleagues Request Coronavirus Testing Data from CDC to Ensure Effective Response to the Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $6.4 Million in Federal Funding to Support State Health Care System As It Responds to COVID-19
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - McGovern, Fudge, DeLauro, Pressley Urge Congress to Prioritize Anti-Hunger Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Congressman Anthony Brown and National Capital Region Delegation Urge Use of Defense Production Act To Ensure Critical Medical Supplies
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 7, 2020
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Harris Announces Additional Coronavirus Grants to Eastern Shore
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| April 7, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on President Trump Removing Inspector General Glenn Fine from Pandemic Response Accountability Committee
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "In light of the confusion, incompetence, and mis-steps that have plagued the Admin's #coronavirus response, POTUS's removal of Glenn Fine from the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee is alarming. This is why Congress must conduct its own oversight."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I spoke with @GovernorVA today to discuss some of the biggest needs facing Virginians, including testing & securing medical supplies & equipment. We agreed regional cooperation is key & will continue to work together to protect families in the National Capital Region."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I am deeply concerned that minority communities are disproportionately impacted by #coronavirus infections and deaths. I join in urging HHS to collect and release coronavirus information related to race and ethnicity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Thank you to essential personnel who are working through the #coronavirus pandemic. Whether they are serving as first responders, working to ensure Americans have food and medicines, or fulfilling other critical roles, we are grateful for their efforts to keep Americans safe."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "During this time of crisis, there are so many wonderful people who are showing tremendous courage on the frontlines of the #coronavirus crisis. As we mark #WorldHealthDay I'm thankful to those in #MD05 and around the country who are serving their communities & keeping them safe."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Tweet - "I join Team MD in announcing $6.4 million in federal funding for MD's health care system as we respond to the #coronavirus. We have now secured $17.1 million through the #CARESAct for our state, & we will continue fighting for additional resources."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 7, 2020
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Letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar - Murphy, Baldwin, Senate Dems to Hhs: Reopen the Aca Marketplace, Allow More Americans to Get Health Insurance During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, and the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Congressman Neguse Leads Call for First Responders to Get Priority for Coronavirus Testing
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Cárdenas, Lofgren urge Trump Administration to allow foreign-born physicians to practice in the U.S. during COVID-19 pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Reps call on administration to remove barriers to COVID-19 research
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury - Trone, Van Hollen UrgeTreasury to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program in Response to Concerns from Maryland Small Businesses
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Letter to Bruce Van Saun, Chairman and CEO of Citizens Financial Group, Joseph DePaulo, CEO of College Avenue Student Loans, LLC, Roger Hochschild, President and CEO of Discover Financial Services, Raymond Bayer, Executive Director & CEO of Higher Education Loan Authority of the State of Missouri, Vince Passione, CEO of LendKey, John Remondi, CEO of Navient Corporation, James Steeley, CEO of Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, William Demchak, CEO of the PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., Steve Kohles, President of the Reunion Student Loan Finance Corporation, Raymond Quinlan, Chairman & CEO of the SLM Corporation, Anthony Noto, CEO of Social Finance, Inc., William Rogers, President & CEO of Truist Financial Corporation, Charles Scharf, President & CEO of Wells Fargo & Co. - Durbin, Democratic Colleagues Urge Student Loan Companies To Immediately Provide Relief To Private Student Loan Borrowers During The COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Health and Human Services' Inspector General's Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 5, 2020
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Raskin cosponsors Leave No Taxpayer Behind Act to include immigrants in coronavirus relief response
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 4, 2020
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Tweet - "Spoke with FEMA Region 3 Administrator MaryAnn Tierney yesterday to express my deep concern about the lack of medical supplies available to Maryland hospitals and health care workers. FEMA must help localities get critical supplies to our frontline workers as soon as possible."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma - Loeffler Asks Administration to Allow At-Risk Patients to Receive Treatments at Home
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to President Trump about Potential Phase Four Package
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Seema Verma - Bennet, Gardner Urge HHS, CMS to Protect Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine, Department of Defense Office of Inspector General - Bennet, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak and Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier Of Command
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Van Hollen, Blumenthal Lead Call for Investigation into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak & Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier of Command
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 3, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey Call for Preserving First Responders' Access to Emergency Spectrum in Next Coronavirus Economic Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 3, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Letter to Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury, Andrew Saul, Social Security Administrator, and Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Baldwin, Colleagues Call on Administration to Ensure Veterans, SSI Beneficiaries Get Stimulus Checks Automatically
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Assistance is available for student loan borrowers who are struggling to make payments as a result of the #coronavirus pandemic. I encourage student borrowers to review this guide for more information:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "House Democrats worked hard to ensure the #FamiliesFirst #Coronavirus Response Act included paid leave during the #coronavirus pandemic. The @EdLaborCmte has put together a helpful FAQ on who is eligible, which you can read here: https://bit.ly/3aKiNsk"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's #JobsReport reflects the loss of jobs as the economy shuts down while we work to stop the spread of #coronavirus. Unfortunately, this report doesn't even show the full extent of the economic pain millions of Americans are experiencing."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "I continue to urge FEMA to grant Maryland's request for critical medical supplies, including ventilators, PPEs, swabs, & testing chemical supplies. The lives of Marylanders are on the line, and we must do everything we can to protect them."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Tweet - "I encourage #veterans to review this FAQ by @DeptVetAffairs on the #coronavirus pandemic and utilize online tools to better understand how the VA is working to serve veterans during this public health emergency:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 3, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Huffman leads bipartisan request for full IDEA funding
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - 60+ bipartisan members urge DHS and HHS to provide PPE for childcare providers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development, the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Precention, and the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. McNerney presses Trump Administration on COVID-19 response for homeless population
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Josephine Olsen, Dir. of the Peace Corps, Barbara Stewart, CEO of the Corporation for National and Community Service, and the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - 128 House Members Write to Speaker Pelosi Requesting that Future COVID-19 Relief Packages Include Direct Funding for Small Localities
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey, Blumenthal, and Murphy, Colleagues Call for Strengthening Background Checks, New Federal Guidance Amidst Surge in Gun Sales
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Raskin pushes economic relief for Peace Corps, Americorps volunteers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "FEMA's failure to provide states with urgently needed medical supplies is further evidence of this Administration's mismanagement in the #coronavirus emergency. It is unconscionable that FEMA would ask our frontline health care workers to re-use PPE."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Lack of Critical Medical Equipment for Maryland
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Jim Bahri, CEO of Airvoice Wireless LLC - Durbin, Duckworth, Colleagues Demand Expanded Internet Access For Low-Income Americans Throughout COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on the Unemployment Insurance Claims Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "Today's report that more than 6.6 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance last week is the latest example of how the coronavirus has impacted daily life in our country."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on FEMA's Failure to Provide States with Urgently Needed Medical Supplies
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to FEMA Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney - Maryland Delegation Pushes FEMA for Urgent Medical Supplies Needed for Statewide Fight Against COVID-19
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Sen. Van Hollen, Rep. Phillips Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letters in Support of Peace Corps, AmeriCorps Volunteers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 2, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Lack of Critical Medical Equipment for Maryland
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm extremely concerned that new documents from @OversightDems reveal FEMA has only provided Maryland with a fraction of the critical medical supplies our state requested to fight the #coronavirus."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2020
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Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet, and Schatz Lead Colleagues in Renewed Push to Ensure All Students Can Continue Education Online During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Carper, Van Hollen, Democratic Colleagues Urge Leadership to Make D.C. Whole, Increase Federal Coronavirus Relief for the District
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Murphy, Senate Democrats to Pompeo: Contribute at Least $500 Million to United Nations' COVID-19 Efforts
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Senators to EPA: Describe Your COVID-19 Plans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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