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July 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2021 Tweet - "I join in congratulating Tom Manger on being sworn-in to lead the @CapitolPolice . I look forward to working with Chief Manger to ensure that those who serve in the USCP have the tools they need to perform their duties safely & effectively." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2021 Tweet - "I join in congratulating Tom Manger on being sworn-in to lead the @CapitolPolice . I look forward to working with Chief Manger to ensure that those who serve in the USCP have the tools they need to perform their duties safely & effectively." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of #MD05 constituent Erika for advocating on behalf of #DACA recipients at the White House. Erika is an aspiring medical assistant & worked as an essential worker throughout this crisis. Her #HomeIsHere, & I will fight to ensure a pathway to citizenship for #MD05 Dreamers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to see the House pass @RepJasonCrow's Allies Act. This bill will expand the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program & ensure that we protect our partners who worked alongside U.S. military & diplomats in Afghanistan by getting them to safety as soon as possible. #TakeThemToo" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to meet with members of the TX Legislature today. I'm glad to see these legislators fighting to protect voting rights & making #GoodTrouble to combat GOP efforts to suppress the vote. Dems will continue our work to protect the right to vote nationwide." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 20, 2021 Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement on DACA Ruling Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Houlahan Leads Effort to Secure Paid Family Leave for Every Working American Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 16, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar, Booker, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Replace Statue of Dred Scott Author Roger Taney with Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today's ruling underscores the need for Congress to enact the #DreamAct, which the House passed earlier this year. I urge the Senate GOP to stop blocking H.R. 6 & send it to @POTUS to sign without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Texas District Court's DACA Ruling Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to the expanded #ChildTaxCredit, authorized by the #AmericanRescuePlan, working families are receiving monthly payments to help offset the cost of child care. Here's a snapshot of how this tax relief will change children's lives across the country:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 15, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of the Fédération Internationale de Natation - Reps. Watson Coleman and Lee Lead Letter to International Swimming Federation on Swim Caps for Natural Hair Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS reiterated the argument made by our Founders: that every citizen ought to have the freedom to choose our leaders at the ballot box. This value has been - and continues to be - undermined by Republican efforts to suppress the right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Healt, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcomittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Major Push To Increase Funding For Maternal Health In The FY 2022 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2021 Letter to Gen. Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency - Reps Posey and Gohmert Lead Letter to NSA Director Demanding Answers about Tucker Carlson Spying Reports Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 13, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Remarks on the Urgent Need to Protect the Right to Vote Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Statement on the Pending Release of Gwen Levi, Congratulating Federal Public Defender and Advocacy Groups for Work to Get Grandmother Out of Jail Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 6, 2021 Raskin, Lieu, Yarmuth Introduce Federal Press Shield Legislation Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Coons, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2021 Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021 Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee Rep. Kweisi Mfume
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks @Maddow for highlighting my important bill to #RemoveHate from the halls of government. It's never too late to do the right thing and reject symbols of hate and bigotry. I hope the Senate will take up our bill without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House will make clear that we reject racism in all forms by voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol building. We can't ignore our nation's history, but we can choose who we honor in the hallowed halls of government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference earlier today, I told reporters that the House will take up legislation today to remove the bust of Roger Taney, & reaffirm that hate has no place in the halls of Congress. Symbols of slavery, sedition, & segregation are not worthy of being honored." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The halls of Congress ought to reflect America's ideals, not honor those who supported slavery and segregation. I'm proud to bring legislation to the Floor today to #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The Dred Scott decision was a blot on our history, and we shouldn't honor the author of this ruling. I'm glad that today the House will vote to #RemoveHate and replace his bust with one of Thurgood Marshall. Take a look at the support for this legislation:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Our Capitol is a sacred space for democracy. But for too long, we've put in places of honor supporters of slavery & discrimination against our fellow Americans. Today the House is taking action to confront our history & #RemoveHate from the halls of gov't." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join my colleagues in voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol today. Today's vote was a vote to uphold the principles of equality and justice that our nation was founded on. Hate, racism, & bigotry have no place here." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Hate and bigotry have no place in the halls of Congress. H.R. 3005 will remove symbols of sedition, slavery, and segregation from the U.S. Capitol. It's never too late to do the right thing. I am proud to vote to #RemoveHate from the People's House today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @RepJasonCrow's bipartisan bill to help streamline special immigrant visa applications for Afghans who risked their lives to assist U.S. & coalition forces. This bill is an important first step, & I look forward to voting for it tomorrow." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Wyden, Merkley Unveil Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see that @POTUS & a bipartisan group of Senators announced an agreement today on an infrastructure package that will continue to grow our economy & create new jobs while repairing our infrastructure & building the America of the future." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Bennet Joins Colleagues in Calling for Investments in Natural Infrastructure Restoration, Resilience in American Jobs Plan Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2021 Jones, Raskin, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Landmark Legislation to Modernize Federal Civil Rights Law Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
July 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the 31st Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2021 Tweet - "I join in congratulating Tom Manger on being sworn-in to lead the @CapitolPolice . I look forward to working with Chief Manger to ensure that those who serve in the USCP have the tools they need to perform their duties safely & effectively." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2021 Tweet - "I join in congratulating Tom Manger on being sworn-in to lead the @CapitolPolice . I look forward to working with Chief Manger to ensure that those who serve in the USCP have the tools they need to perform their duties safely & effectively." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2021 Tweet - "Proud of #MD05 constituent Erika for advocating on behalf of #DACA recipients at the White House. Erika is an aspiring medical assistant & worked as an essential worker throughout this crisis. Her #HomeIsHere, & I will fight to ensure a pathway to citizenship for #MD05 Dreamers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to see the House pass @RepJasonCrow's Allies Act. This bill will expand the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program & ensure that we protect our partners who worked alongside U.S. military & diplomats in Afghanistan by getting them to safety as soon as possible. #TakeThemToo" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to meet with members of the TX Legislature today. I'm glad to see these legislators fighting to protect voting rights & making #GoodTrouble to combat GOP efforts to suppress the vote. Dems will continue our work to protect the right to vote nationwide." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation - Vice Chair Strickland Leads CBC in Call for Equity in American Rail Infrastructure Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 20, 2021 Congressman Kweisi Mfume Issues Statement on DACA Ruling Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 20, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Houlahan Leads Effort to Secure Paid Family Leave for Every Working American Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 16, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin, Klobuchar, Booker, Warren Reintroduce Legislation to Replace Statue of Dred Scott Author Roger Taney with Trailblazing Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "Today's ruling underscores the need for Congress to enact the #DreamAct, which the House passed earlier this year. I urge the Senate GOP to stop blocking H.R. 6 & send it to @POTUS to sign without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Texas District Court's DACA Ruling Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to the expanded #ChildTaxCredit, authorized by the #AmericanRescuePlan, working families are receiving monthly payments to help offset the cost of child care. Here's a snapshot of how this tax relief will change children's lives across the country:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 15, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of the Fédération Internationale de Natation - Reps. Watson Coleman and Lee Lead Letter to International Swimming Federation on Swim Caps for Natural Hair Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 13, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @POTUS reiterated the argument made by our Founders: that every citizen ought to have the freedom to choose our leaders at the ballot box. This value has been - and continues to be - undermined by Republican efforts to suppress the right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Healt, and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcomittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Gillibrand Announces Major Push To Increase Funding For Maternal Health In The FY 2022 Bipartisan Appropriations Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 13, 2021 Letter to Gen. Paul Nakasone, Director of the National Security Agency - Reps Posey and Gohmert Lead Letter to NSA Director Demanding Answers about Tucker Carlson Spying Reports Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 13, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Remarks on the Urgent Need to Protect the Right to Vote Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 7, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Statement on the Pending Release of Gwen Levi, Congratulating Federal Public Defender and Advocacy Groups for Work to Get Grandmother Out of Jail Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 6, 2021 Raskin, Lieu, Yarmuth Introduce Federal Press Shield Legislation Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Coons, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs - Rosen Leads Colleagues in Bipartisan Call to Increase Funding for the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2021 Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021 Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee Rep.Kweisi Mfume
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks @Maddow for highlighting my important bill to #RemoveHate from the halls of government. It's never too late to do the right thing and reject symbols of hate and bigotry. I hope the Senate will take up our bill without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House will make clear that we reject racism in all forms by voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol building. We can't ignore our nation's history, but we can choose who we honor in the hallowed halls of government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference earlier today, I told reporters that the House will take up legislation today to remove the bust of Roger Taney, & reaffirm that hate has no place in the halls of Congress. Symbols of slavery, sedition, & segregation are not worthy of being honored." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The halls of Congress ought to reflect America's ideals, not honor those who supported slavery and segregation. I'm proud to bring legislation to the Floor today to #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The Dred Scott decision was a blot on our history, and we shouldn't honor the author of this ruling. I'm glad that today the House will vote to #RemoveHate and replace his bust with one of Thurgood Marshall. Take a look at the support for this legislation:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Our Capitol is a sacred space for democracy. But for too long, we've put in places of honor supporters of slavery & discrimination against our fellow Americans. Today the House is taking action to confront our history & #RemoveHate from the halls of gov't." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join my colleagues in voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol today. Today's vote was a vote to uphold the principles of equality and justice that our nation was founded on. Hate, racism, & bigotry have no place here." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Hate and bigotry have no place in the halls of Congress. H.R. 3005 will remove symbols of sedition, slavery, and segregation from the U.S. Capitol. It's never too late to do the right thing. I am proud to vote to #RemoveHate from the People's House today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @RepJasonCrow's bipartisan bill to help streamline special immigrant visa applications for Afghans who risked their lives to assist U.S. & coalition forces. This bill is an important first step, & I look forward to voting for it tomorrow." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021 Wyden, Merkley Unveil Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2021 Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to see that @POTUS & a bipartisan group of Senators announced an agreement today on an infrastructure package that will continue to grow our economy & create new jobs while repairing our infrastructure & building the America of the future." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021 Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Bennet Joins Colleagues in Calling for Investments in Natural Infrastructure Restoration, Resilience in American Jobs Plan Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2021 Jones, Raskin, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Landmark Legislation to Modernize Federal Civil Rights Law Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 24, 2021 Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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