| Aug. 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration Diverting Disaster Relief Funds
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "I am outraged that the Admin is putting the lives of migrant children and families at risk. Targeting and threatening to deport migrants who are receiving life-saving medical treatment is inconsistent with our values, and I urge the Administration to reconsider its position."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The Administration's decision to allow indefinite detention of children is counter to our democratic values, to basic human rights, and to the moral foundations of this country."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Administration's New Rule to Detain Migrant Children and Families Indefinitely
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "It's been seven years since President Obama created #DACA, giving 800,000 young #Dreamers the ability to remain in & contribute to the only country they know as home. One of @POTUS's first acts was to terminate this program, putting Dreamers at risk."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "I call on the Trump Admin to reverse its public charge rule. By seeking to prevent the entry of legal immigrants whom it deems "likely" to use social services, the Admin is trying to shut down the new ideas, labor, & entrepreneurship that immigrants bring."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Rep. Raskin Condemns New Public Charge Rule for Immigrants, Calls for Vote on Legislation to Block Implementation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Chairmen Cummings, Thompson, and Raskin Request Information on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Mississippi
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Omar, 42 Members of Congress Urge Transparency from Trump Administration on the Removal of Eritreans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Rep. Raskin Calls on Ice to Protect Rights of Transgender Asylum Seekers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of Citizenship and Immigration Services - Velázquez, Van-Hollen Want Answers on TPS Immigration Program
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Torres, Lawmakers Urge Acting DHS Secretary McAleenan to Immediately Rescind "Safe Third County" Agreement with Guatemala
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Raskin Seeks Full Explanation of DHS Policy of Family Separations Based on "communicable Diseases"
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General - Representatives Jesús "Chuy" García, Barbara Lee Call on DOJ to Explain Elimination of In-Court Interpreters for Immigrants
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 29, 2019
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Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan - With Temporary Protected Status For Nearly 7,000 Syrians Living In U.S. Set To Expire Without Action This Week, Gillibrand, Kaine Lead Senate Colleagues To Call On Trump Administration To Extend And Redesignate TPS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 28, 2019
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CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| July 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Chip Roy And 33 House Members Demand Pelosi Cancel August Recess To Fund ICE
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Venezuela TPS Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 25, 2019
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Tweet - "House Dems passed the #Venezuela TPS Act under a rule today, after Republicans blocked it last night. We will not abandon Venezuelans who have been forced to flee because they have stood up for freedom & democracy."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Legislation Addressing Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at the Border
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 24, 2019
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Harris Statement on Fiscally Irresponsible Bill Offering Temporary Protected Status to Venezuelan Immigrants
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| July 24, 2019
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Tweet - "The humanitarian crisis created by @POTUS's policies at our border and in CBP detention facilities is unconscionable, which is why the Dem-led House passed legislation today to ensure that those held in U.S. custody are not denied their basic human rights. https://bit.ly/32LOrSB "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 17, 2019
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Murphy, Blumenthal, colleagues introduce legislation to stop cruel and neglectful treatment of children at the border
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 16, 2019
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Hoyer Statement On President's Effort to Deny Migrants Asylum Protections
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 11, 2019
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Menendez, Booker, Senate Democrats Introduce Legislation to Stop Cruel and Neglectful Treatment of Children at Border
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Letter to For-Profit Immigration Detention Center Contractors - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center Contractors
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to George Zoley, Chief Executive Officer of The GEO Group, Inc. - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Centers Conrtactors
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to Thomas Campbell, President of DC Capital Partners, LLC - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Centers Conrtactors
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to Matthew Albence, Acting Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight Committee Investigates For-Profit Immigrant Detention Center Contractors
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Every American ought to be concerned by how the Administration is treating migrants at the border. We should be treating migrant children and families as we would want our own families treated. I thank @OversightDems for today's hearing to hold the Admin accountable."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 1, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank the @HispanicCaucus for visiting the border to witness the conditions at detention facilities. Their reports are deeply alarming. Migrants deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and Dems will continue to work to hold the Trump Admin accountable. #DemsAtTheBorder"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2019
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Wyden, Castro, Van Hollen, Sanders Reintroduce Measure to Restore Oversight of Federal Facilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 28, 2019
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Tweet - "#Dreamers deserve to know they will be allowed to remain in the country they love and help build its future. When they take up the #DACA case, #SCOTUS ought to uphold rulings of lower courts, and I urge the Senate to take action on #HR6 without delay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court's Decision to Take up DACA Case
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2019
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House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 27, 2019
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Raskin Statement on Border Supplemental Vote
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 26, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Harris, Democrats Call on Trump to Help Venezuelans by Granting them Temporary Protected Status
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Hoyer Statement On House Passage of Emergency Border Supplemental
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Statement by Congressman Harris on Supplemental Appropriations for Humanitarian Programs at Southern Border
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Heartbroken to see Óscar Alberto Martínez Ramírez & his daughter Valeria were found yesterday on the bank of the Rio Grande. The policies pursued by this Administration are driving migrants into perilous situations as their desperation to seek asylum grows. This cannot continue."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "As a father, I can't imagine the wrenching decision a parent makes to send their child away from danger only to be met by inhumane conditions. It is our responsibility to ensure those seeking refuge & asylum under American law are treated humanely, thoughtfully, & safely."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 21, 2019
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Tweet - "Tonight, the House passed a bill to address the urgent humanitarian situation at our border and ensure protections for children & families. The Senate should take up this bill immediately or incorporate protections into their own version."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 20, 2019
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Tweet - "On WorldRefugeeDay, I join in expressing my support for displaced people, refugees, & asylum seekers fleeing violence & persecution around the world and in reaffirming our nation's commitment to ensuring the safety, health, & well-being of these courageous individuals."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 12, 2019
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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on Legislation to Address Humanitarian Crisis at the Border and Prevent Loss of Life
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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. Andy Harris
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| June 11, 2019
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Committee on Appropriations Passes H-2B Amendment Cosponsored by Rep. Andy Harris
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Director of US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Van Hollen, Cardin Raise Concerns About Immigration Backlogs
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 7, 2019
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House Democrats Pass Legislation to Protect Dreamers and Those with TPS and DED
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Feinstein, Kaine Urge Senate to Pass Protections for TPS Recipients and Dreamers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 5, 2019
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Tweet - "Over the past nine years, @HouseGOP refused to take up legislation to #ProtectDreamers, but House Dems remained committed to providing #Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship. Yesterday, we took an important step forward, and we'll continue to work to see #HR6 enacted into law."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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American Dream and Promise Act of 2019
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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Tweet - "I'm proud to bring the American #DreamAndPromiseAct to the House Floor today, which has widespread support. Republicans have a choice today, and I hope they vote with the overwhelming majority of Americans who believe we should #ProtectDreamers."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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Tweet - "Proud #HR6 passed with unanimous Dem support today, providing #Dreamers and those with #TPS and #DED status with a pathway to citizenship. The House took a significant step in saying America continues to be a land of opportunity that believes its diversity is its strength."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House will vote on #HR6, the American Dream & Promise Act. After years of GOP inaction, the House is finally acting to protect #Dreamers and those with #TPS and #DED status and ensure they have a pathway to citizenship."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference on the American Dream and Promise Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2019
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Tweets - "It was a good day in the House. #HR6, the American #DreamAndPromiseAct, passed the House with bipartisan support. RT if you agree @senatemajldr ought to take up and pass this critical legislation now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 1, 2019
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Tweet - "I join in celebrating #ImmigrantHeritageMonth as it begins today and thank the immigrants and immigrant communities that continue to move our country forward. Let us never forget that our country was built by immigrants & will continue to be in the future."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 31, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 22, 2019
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Letter to Peter Maurer, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross - In Aftermath Of Child Migrant Deaths, Durbin, Senators Call For Investigating Detention Facilities At Southwest Border
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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 21, 2019
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Tweet - "We cannot accept that migrant children are dying in U.S. custody. I thank @HispanicCaucus for calling attention to this tragic pattern & join them in calling for answers from this Administration. #JusticeForOurChildren"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 20, 2019
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Tweet - "My heart breaks for the family of Carlos Gregorio Hernandez Vasquez. It is unacceptable that migrants fleeing violence and seeking refuge are detained for far too long in overcrowded facilities with substandard care. Imagine if these were your loved ones."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 16, 2019
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Hoyer: President Trump's Immigration Proposal Is a Non-Starter
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 16, 2019
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Tweet - ".@POTUS' immigration proposal is a non-starter and another example of how this President continues to base his immigration policies on xenophobic and false stereotypes about immigrants from certain parts of the world."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 10, 2019
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Hoyer Statement in Opposition to President Trump's Attempt to Fund an Ineffective Border Wall At the Expense of Our Troops
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 10, 2019
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Tweet - "The @DeptofDefense's intent to take funds away from our military to pay for an ineffective border wall is an egregious and ill-conceived usurpation of Congress's constitutional authority and a dangerous abandonment of our men and women in uniform."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 9, 2019
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Congressman Andy Harris Applauds Department of Homeland Security for Finalization of H-2B Visa Increase
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| May 7, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Trump Administration's Family Separation Policy
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 7, 2019
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Tweet - "One year after the Trump Admin instituted its family separation policy, it has failed to #ReuniteEveryChild. House Dems will continue to conduct oversight to ensure that these children are returned to their parents -- every last one. #FamiliesBelongTogether https://bit.ly/2H6c3bL"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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