| July 8, 2019
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Tweet - "Once again @POTUS is claiming credit for the work of his predecessors, highlighting the important gains we've made in improving air and water quality and reducing carbon pollution."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 1, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD in 1966 Medicare benefits began, expanding care to millions of Americans. Today, House Dems continue to defend against GOP efforts to undermine Medicare and will keep fighting to protect and safeguard this program for the next generation."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 1, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the HHS - Senate, House Lawmaker Press HHS to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 27, 2019
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Letter to the Hon Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Rep. Meadows Sends Letter to Secretary Azar Urging Adoption of Medicare Part D Modernization Plan
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call for Investigation At USDA Amid Reports of Scientific Data Suppression
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 26, 2019
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Tweet - "Bill Wherum had significant conflicts of interest as he sought to roll back rules critical to protecting public health at the EPA. I thank @EnergyCommerce for pursuing this investigation and holding the Administration accountable."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Merkley Join Senators to Press FDA for Stronger Response to Teen Tobacco Use
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Ten Years After Landmark Law To Fight Tobacco Addiction, Durbin Presses FDA For Stronger Response To Youth E-Cigarette Epidemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Bennet, Senate Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Release Climate-Related Studies Conducted by USDA
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2019
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Harris Urges Federal Trade Commission to Act on Harm of Attorney Advertising
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "These are "warming stripes" that show how much hotter Maryland has gotten over time. We are in the midst of a #ClimateCrisis that demands action. That's why House Dems passed the #ClimateActionNow Act & will consider additional legislation to address this crisis. #ShowYourStripes"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "I strongly oppose the Trump Administration's proposed rule that would allow discrimination in health care and undermine the ability of LGBT Americans and others to get the health care they need. I urge the Administration to abandon this proposal and #PutPatientsFirst."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The Trump Admin's #DirtyPowerScam to dismantle the #CleanPowerPlan pretends climate change is not a threat & will result in more pollution, less job-creating innovation, & a further abdication of our global leadership on addressing the climate crisis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "Despite the Administration's efforts to ignore the climate crisis, we must ActOnClimate and investing in clean energy resources is critical to that effort. I thank HouseScience for discussing how technology can mitigate carbon emissions."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Senator Warren and Colleagues to Congressional Budget Negotiators: Make Child Care, Affordable Housing, and Addressing the Climate Crisis Top Priorities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the EPA's Decision to Roll Back the Clean Power Plan
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2019
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Tweet - "The opioid epidemic is a crisis that affects every community across the country. I thank OversightDems for holding a hearing to discuss the inadequate response to this crisis and identify solutions to address it.Steny Hoyer added,"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 18, 2019
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Tweet - "During Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, let us raise awareness for the fight to #EndALZ & support those living w Alzheimer's. I'm proud House Dems are passing a funding bill this week to significantly strengthen NIH's ability to research Alzheimer's and other brain disorders."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 14, 2019
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Brown Introduces Bill to Protect Infants from Deadly Crib Bumpers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 12, 2019
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Tweet - "Reports that the # of fatal opioid overdoses have decreased in MD are encouraging, but there is more work to be done to address this epidemic. We must continue to increase funding for treatment & work w local partners to reduce the number of overdoses."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 12, 2019
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 12, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2019
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I discussed today's vote on a resolution to enforce subpoenas. This is about Congress's ability to conduct its constitutional responsibility. I urge House Republicans to join us in supporting the resolution on the Floor"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 7, 2019
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Brown Introduces Legislation Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - McEachin Leads Letter Urging Medicare to Pay for All Colonoscopy Screenings
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 6, 2019
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Tweet - "Thank you @SenatorShaheen, @SenatorMenendez, @SenatorCarper, @SenateDems for introducing the International Climate Accountability Act to prevent @POTUS from withdrawing from the #ParisAgreement. Like #HR9, this is an important step to #ActOnClimate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 6, 2019
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Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Introduce Bill Directing Trump Administration to Meet Standards Set by the Paris Climate Agreement
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "As we mark #CapitolHillOceanWeek, the House passed 4 bills to #ProtectOurOceans. Our oceans face numerous threats -- climate change, acidification, pollution, & more -- & Dems will continue to work to save our oceans & waterways, including the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "In addition to the public health, environmental, & economic threats posed by climate change, this crisis also affects national security. @HouseIntel held an important hearing today examining the impact of climate change on our security & House Dems will continue to #ActOnClimate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2019
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Representatives Waters, Congressman Chris Smith & Senators Markey, Collins, Van Hollen, Capito Introduce Legislation to Extend Availability of Alzheimer's Semipostal Stamp
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Van Hollen, Beyer Introduce Cap and Dividend Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 4, 2019
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Harris Applauds Emphasis On Hazard Evaluation of Offshore Wind
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 4, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank @HouseJudiciary Committee for holding a hearing today on the systematic effort by Republican lawmakers across the country to take away reproductive choice and access to health care for women. We'll explore all options to #StopTheBans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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Letter to Robert Redfield, MD, Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Cardin, Van Hollen, Hoyer Call on CDC to Review Guidelines for Adenovirus Outbreaks
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 3, 2019
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Letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Sen. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Collins, Shaheen Lead Push to Ensure Continued Support for Special Diabetes Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 1, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks 2 years since @POTUS withdrew the U.S. from Paris Climate Agreement. His decision puts the health, security, & economic prosperity of our country at risk. That's why I brought to the House Floor the #ClimateActionNow Act to prohibit the withdrawal from the agreement."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 31, 2019
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Tweet - "Deeply disturbed that Louisiana is the latest state to sign into law an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. I strongly oppose efforts across the country to take away health care rights from women and will continue to fight back against these efforts. #StopTheBans"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 30, 2019
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Brown Helps Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Protect Women's Health Care Freedom
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 29, 2019
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Tweet - "We have seen 18 abortion bans pass in states in 2019 -- and now Missouri is set to become the first state where there is no legal, safe provider of abortion. We must #StoptheBans. Dems will continue to stand up for women's access to health care."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 24, 2019
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Tweet - "Glad to see so many students around the country who are rallying today to urge their leaders to #ActOnClimate. House Dems are committed to tackling this crisis. I urge @POTUS and @HouseGOP to join us."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and Joe Grogan, Assistant to the President and Director of the Domestic Policy Council - GOP Doctors Caucus Sends Letter to Trump Administration on Surprise Billing
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Letter to Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Representatives Cohen, Bonamici and McCollum Lead Letter Demanding Answers from EPA on Asbestos
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 23, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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House Democrats Are Taking Action to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 22, 2019
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Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Peter Maurer - Senators Call on Red Cross, DHS to Investigate Conditions at Border Detention Facilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank @AAAAI_org for their important advocacy work on behalf of patients who need allergy, asthma, & immunology care. I look forward to working together to advance my bipartisan School-Based Allergies & Asthma Management Program Act to support students with asthma & allergies."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 22, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Letter to Sen. John Barrasso, Chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Thomas Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee - Cardin Leads Call for EPW to Prioritize Climate and Resiliency Investments in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution in Defense of Women's Reproductive Rights
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "No politician has the right to stand between a woman and her doctor. I join in standing with women and men rallying outside #SCOTUS and around the nation to #StopTheBans. I will continue to fight for every woman's right to make her own health care decisions."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank my colleagues on @WaysMeansCmte for holding a hearing today on protecting patients from surprise medical bills. Americans shouldn't have to worry about unexpected, exorbitant costs when seeking necessary health care. #ForthePeople"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Lowering the cost of prescription drugs remains a top priority of House Dems & we continue to advance legislation to address this issue. Thanks to @EnergyCommerce for examining how we can improve drug pricing transparency at today's hearing. #ForthePeople"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "House Dems pledged to focus on health care & prescription drug costs. 5 months into the Majority, we've kept that pledge. Here's a look at what we have done so far to expand access to affordable health care & lower prescription drug costs #ForThePeople:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "I applaud @HouseScience for shedding light on the urgent need to prepare our nation's transportation infrastructure for the unprecedented threat posed by the climate crisis. The Trump Admin wants to ignore this reality, but House Dems are taking action."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Thank you to @DrLeanaWen, President & CEO of @PPFA, for speaking out against GOP attempts to undermine #RoevWade & take away health care. House Dems will continue to fight to protect women's health care rights. #StopTheBans"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 20, 2019
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Letter to Hon. John Barrasso, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, and Thomas R. Carper, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works - Cortez Masto, Colleagues Ask Epw to Incorporate Climate Change Considerations in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 17, 2019
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House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 17, 2019
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Van Hollen, Democratic Senators Introduce Green Bank Act of 2019
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Harris, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Arctic Drilling
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Tweet - "House Dems just passed a bill to lower prescription drug costs and make health coverage more affordable #ForThePeople. I'm disappointed that only 5 GOP Members voted for this bill, despite their claims they support protecting Americans' health care."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Last year, 1.1 million Americans lost health coverage, showing us that the Trump Administration's sabotage is working. Today, the House is voting to push back on that sabotage; protect and expand access to health coverage; and lower prescription drug costs #ForthePeople."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on a bill to: Address prescription drug costs by bringing generic versions to market sooner; Ban junk insurance plans that don't provide the coverage Americans need; Assist Americans in signing up for coverage. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2JnwkvI"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 16, 2019
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Letter to Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Rep. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Engel, Olson Lead 300 Members of Congress In Bipartisan Effort To Preserve Lifeline For Safety-Net Hospitals
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 16, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank @WaysMeansCmte for calling attention to our nation's maternal mortality crisis & disparities facing women of color. After last month's launch of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, this hearing is the latest step by Dems to highlight this crisis & discuss how to address it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 15, 2019
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Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that House Dems will continue to focus on health care this week. Tmrw, we will vote on a package of 7 bills to protect & expand affordable health care and lower prescription drug costs. I urge @HouseGOP to support this bill."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 15, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Abortion Bans in Alabama and Georgia
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 14, 2019
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Tweet "As the Trump Administration works to kick millions of Americans off their health coverage, House Democrats are taking action again this week to lower the cost of prescription drugs & expand access to affordable health care #ForThePeople. #ProtectOurCare"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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