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Nov. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Booker Urge Administration to Stop Federal Use of Private Prisons
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 21, 2019
Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "I am relieved that a federal judge blocked Trump's proposal to make it harder for immigrants seeking a better life in this country to remain here if they receive nutrition assistance, housing vouchers, or other services. This rule was wrong & inconsistent with our values."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Victory in the Mazars v. Trump Case
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Today's decision on the Mazars v. Trump Case is a victory for the supremacy of law under our democracy. POTUS may try to hide the facts from Congress and the American people, but the truth will be uncovered. My full statement:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 4, 2019
Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats continue to stand with Dreamers, and I encourage all eligible #DACA recipients to renew their status today:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Call on Interior Secretary to Terminate Acting BLM Director's Authority
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act; Waiving A Requirement of Clause 6(A) of Rule Xiii with Respect to Consideration of Certain Resolutions Reported From the Committee on Rules; and Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The Admin's policy of turning away desperate and frightened families is cruel. I disagree with the #SCOTUS decision to allow the asylum ban to be implemented. I hope courts will uphold our asylum laws & ensure that America remains a beacon of hope."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 29, 2019
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
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Vote to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Partisan Redistricting
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019
Reps. Soto, Gonzalez-Colon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Puerto Rico Admissions Act
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 27, 2019
Walberg, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Reforms to Rein in Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 6, 2019
Tweet - "My friend @USRepMikeDoyle is absolutely right -- the GOP led lawsuit in Texas v. U.S. attacks protections for pre-existing conditions, putting 133 million Americans at risk and raising the cost of health care."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Today's SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Blocking the Trump Administration's Harmful Census Citizenship Question
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "I agree w SCOTUS decision to uphold appellate rulings in @PPFA case ensuring states cannot block Medicaid patients' access to health services from the qualified provider of their choice. The new Dem Majority will protect access to affordable, quality care."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 14, 2018
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Hurricane Michael
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 11, 2018
House Administration Committee Democrats Statement on Brakebill v. Jaeger
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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Politician
Nov. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, United States Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Van Hollen, Booker Urge Administration to Stop Federal Use of Private Prisons
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 21, 2019
Cortez Masto, Van Hollen, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Protect Victims of Corporate Fraud and Abuse
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "I am relieved that a federal judge blocked Trump's proposal to make it harder for immigrants seeking a better life in this country to remain here if they receive nutrition assistance, housing vouchers, or other services. This rule was wrong & inconsistent with our values."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Victory in the Mazars v. Trump Case
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 11, 2019
Tweet - "Today's decision on the Mazars v. Trump Case is a victory for the supremacy of law under our democracy. POTUS may try to hide the facts from Congress and the American people, but the truth will be uncovered. My full statement:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 4, 2019
Harris, Colleagues File Amicus Brief in Support of DACA in the Supreme Court
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 2, 2019
Tweet - "House Democrats continue to stand with Dreamers, and I encourage all eligible #DACA recipients to renew their status today:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior - Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Call on Interior Secretary to Terminate Acting BLM Director's Authority
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Providing for Consideration of H.R. Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act; Waiving A Requirement of Clause 6(A) of Rule Xiii with Respect to Consideration of Certain Resolutions Reported From the Committee on Rules; and Providing for Consideration of Motions to Suspend the Rules
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 12, 2019
Tweet - "The Admin's policy of turning away desperate and frightened families is cruel. I disagree with the #SCOTUS decision to allow the asylum ban to be implemented. I hope courts will uphold our asylum laws & ensure that America remains a beacon of hope."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2019
Executive Calendar
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 29, 2019
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
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Vote to Hold Barr and Ross in Contempt
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on Partisan Redistricting
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019
Reps. Soto, Gonzalez-Colon, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Puerto Rico Admissions Act
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 27, 2019
Walberg, Raskin Introduce Bipartisan Reforms to Rein in Civil Asset Forfeiture Abuse
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 6, 2019
Tweet - "My friend @USRepMikeDoyle is absolutely right -- the GOP led lawsuit in Texas v. U.S. attacks protections for pre-existing conditions, putting 133 million Americans at risk and raising the cost of health care."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Today's SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 15, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Blocking the Trump Administration's Harmful Census Citizenship Question
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2018
Tweet - "I agree w SCOTUS decision to uphold appellate rulings in @PPFA case ensuring states cannot block Medicaid patients' access to health services from the qualified provider of their choice. The new Dem Majority will protect access to affordable, quality care."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 14, 2018
CBS "Face the Nation" - Transcript: Hurricane Michael
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 11, 2018
House Administration Committee Democrats Statement on Brakebill v. Jaeger
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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