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Feb. 10, 2021 Van Hollen, Sullivan Introduce Resolution Honoring Late Secretary George Shultz Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 10, 2021 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security an Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to Biden Administration about Plans to Weaken Immigration Screening and Vetting Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to meet w my friend @CASAforall Gustavo Torres to discuss the importance of protecting Dreamers and TPS holders in MD this Congress. I will continue to work alongside CASA to ensure that the immigrants' rights are strengthened and protected." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Congressman Panetta Calls for Monarch Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Menendez, Peters Lead Push for DHS to Enforce 'Lautenberg Amendment' to Keep Firearms Out of Hands of Domestic Abusers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Speier, Raskin, Warren Introduce Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Today was a somber day for our country as we paid our respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick who lost his life defending so many. A man of true courage & patriotism, we're deeply saddened by his loss, & I'm thinking of his loved ones & his fellow officers at this time." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders on Immigration Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The exec actions taken by @POTUS today to reunite families & strengthen our legal immigration system will start to unwind the terrible legacy & damage of the Trump Administration's anti-immigration policies. https://bit.ly/2YAo1m9" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The Washington Post Editorial Board is right -- it's past time to relocate the @FBI HQ. Former President Trump's decision to cancel the project put our national security at risk. I urge the Biden Admin to move forward with a consolidated HQ in MD." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Harris Furious Guantanamo Prisoners Considered for Vaccine Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BHM, we mourn the devastating impact of the pandemic on the Black community & recommit ourselves to the struggle against systemic racism. We must continue to work together to build the better tomorrow we know is possible for our country. https://bit.ly/3j86Hhz" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to display two portraits of Harriet Tubman, a brave Marylander, in my office. She fought to ensure the freedom of others and ought to be honored for her courage and sacrifice. I'm glad the Biden Admin has restarted efforts to make #TubmanTwenty a reality." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to President Joesph R. Biden, Jr. - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urge President Biden to Award Medal of Freedom to Capital Gazette Shooting Victims Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I'm saddened by the loss of another police officer in the aftermath of the insurrection just weeks ago. Jeffrey Smith will be remembered as a hero. My thoughts are with his family and his colleges during this challenging time." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I join in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which commemorates the liberation of the Nazi death-camp at Auschwitz. Today we remember all those who survived Nazism & commit ourselves to defending freedom, truth, justice, & equality. https://bit.ly/3iUFHC0" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Hoyer Statement in Observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Carper, Senate Democrats Reintroduce Statehood Bill To Ensure Equal Representation For Over 700,000 D.C. Residents Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Biden Executive Order Eliminating DOJ Use of Private Prisons Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's executive actions demonstrate the Biden Administration's commitment to pursuing racial equity and justice in our country. These are first steps and are no replacement for legislative action, but they will start to make a difference right away." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions on Racial Equity Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Van Hollen, Coons, Tillis, Brown, and Cardin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Award Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 18, 2021 Tweet - "In 2021 we celebrate #MLKDay during a pandemic that has exposed racial disparities in health care & our economy, and after a summer when millions of Americans marched against systemic racism." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2021 Maloney, Raskin Lead Committee Dems in Pressing Police Chief Organization to Help Prevent More Violent Attacks Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States; Hon. Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense; General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau; Secretary Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army; and Major General William Walker, Commanding General of District of Columbia National Guard - Tlaib, Colleagues Demand Answers on National Guard Response to Capitol Attack Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Howard Liebengood dedicated his life to protecting the U.S. Capitol and the institutions of our democracy. I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts are with his family and with the entire Capitol Hill community he served." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick dedicated himself to protecting the Capitol, those who serve there, & visitors. His loss will be deeply felt among all of us who work for the American people on Capitol Hill. Those responsible must and will be brought to justice." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Carper, Van Hollen, Norton, Maloney Say D.C. Mayor Must Be Given Control Over D.C. National Guard and President Must Be Stripped of Authority Over D.C. Police Department Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "My dear friend @GabbyGiffords' moving op-ed reminds us of how resilient we are through her own story. As we remember the tragedy in Tucson, I thank her for inspiring us and for her powerful resolve. May we all draw strength from her words." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on The Passing of Barbara O'malley Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on The President's Signing of The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Senator Mike Miller's Resignation Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020 Letter to Brian Duperrault, Chief Executive Officer of AIG and Jennifer Waldner, Chief Sustainability Officer AIG - Senators Push Financial Services Companies to Not Insure Arctic Drilling Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Bipartisan Outrage Towards Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma for Lack of Accountability in Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 17, 2020 Subcommittee Chair Raskin Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Last-minute Rulemakings That Allow for Lgbtq+ Discrimination Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 15, 2020 Oversight Chairs Seek Member Briefing Related to Executive Order Canceling Diversity, Anti-racism Training Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Harris Announce Nearly $1.9 Million in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Use Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 10, 2020 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 8, 2020 Congressman Mfume Moves to Advance 'Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act' in U.S. House on Wednesday Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 8, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 79 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. We remember the servicemembers who lost their lives on that day, and we honor those who stepped up to serve their country after that attack and in the years since." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Ruling to Restore DACA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a victory for Dreamers & communities they contribute their talents to across the country. I continue to believe we must solve the DACA crisis created by Trump by enacting legislation to provide Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Mceachin, Raskin, Richmond Unveil Legislation to Establish National Hotline for Victims of Law Enforcement Violence and Harassment Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize Native American Heritage Day today, we give thanks to this nation's Indigenous peoples and their ancestors. Let us commit to uplifting their voices and repairing the faults that this country has committed against its tribal communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to Government Accountability Office - Raskin, Blumenthal Seek Study of Online Hate Crimes as Fbi, Adl Reports Show Rise in Incidents Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Maloney, Raskin, Speier, Wasserman Schultz, and Frankel Seek Briefing on DOJ's Role in Favorable Plea Deal for Sexual Predator Jeffrey Epstein Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues On Letter To McConnell To Support TPS Holders Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight and Homeland Security Committees Demand ICE Cease Deportations of Victims and Witnesses Alleging Medical Mistreatment at Detention Facilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #WorldFreedomDay, which marks the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. As we mark this anniversary, let us recommit ourselves to preserving, protecting, and defending democracy at home and abroad while making progress toward a more perfect union." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Rose Calls on Attorney General Barr to Ensure the Integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 3, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Recognize $300,000 Federal Award to Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds from Cities Deemed "Anarchist Jurisdictions" Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds From Cities Deemed "anarchist Jurisdictions" Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds from Cities Deemed "Anarchist Jurisdictions" Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Date Title Politician
Feb. 10, 2021 Van Hollen, Sullivan Introduce Resolution Honoring Late Secretary George Shultz Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 10, 2021 Letter to Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security an Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Congressman Biggs Leads Letter to Biden Administration about Plans to Weaken Immigration Screening and Vetting Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 9, 2021 Letter to Hon. James Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol; Hon. Jennifer Hemingway, Acting Sergeant at Arms; Hon. Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress; and Acting Chief of Police Yogananda Pittman, US Capitol Police - Bennet, Luján, Klobuchar Lead 27 Senators in Calling for Additional Emotional and Behavioral Health Resources for Capitol Workers Following Attack on U.S. Capitol Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to meet w my friend @CASAforall Gustavo Torres to discuss the importance of protecting Dreamers and TPS holders in MD this Congress. I will continue to work alongside CASA to ensure that the immigrants' rights are strengthened and protected." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - Congressman Panetta Calls for Monarch Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 5, 2021 Letter to Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Menendez, Peters Lead Push for DHS to Enforce 'Lautenberg Amendment' to Keep Firearms Out of Hands of Domestic Abusers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Speier, Raskin, Warren Introduce Legislation to Protect Whistleblowers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Today was a somber day for our country as we paid our respects to Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick who lost his life defending so many. A man of true courage & patriotism, we're deeply saddened by his loss, & I'm thinking of his loved ones & his fellow officers at this time." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders on Immigration Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 2, 2021 Tweet - "The exec actions taken by @POTUS today to reunite families & strengthen our legal immigration system will start to unwind the terrible legacy & damage of the Trump Administration's anti-immigration policies. https://bit.ly/2YAo1m9" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The Washington Post Editorial Board is right -- it's past time to relocate the @FBI HQ. Former President Trump's decision to cancel the project put our national security at risk. I urge the Biden Admin to move forward with a consolidated HQ in MD." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Harris Furious Guantanamo Prisoners Considered for Vaccine Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BHM, we mourn the devastating impact of the pandemic on the Black community & recommit ourselves to the struggle against systemic racism. We must continue to work together to build the better tomorrow we know is possible for our country. https://bit.ly/3j86Hhz" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to display two portraits of Harriet Tubman, a brave Marylander, in my office. She fought to ensure the freedom of others and ought to be honored for her courage and sacrifice. I'm glad the Biden Admin has restarted efforts to make #TubmanTwenty a reality." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Letter to President Joesph R. Biden, Jr. - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Urge President Biden to Award Medal of Freedom to Capital Gazette Shooting Victims Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I'm saddened by the loss of another police officer in the aftermath of the insurrection just weeks ago. Jeffrey Smith will be remembered as a hero. My thoughts are with his family and his colleges during this challenging time." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I join in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which commemorates the liberation of the Nazi death-camp at Auschwitz. Today we remember all those who survived Nazism & commit ourselves to defending freedom, truth, justice, & equality. https://bit.ly/3iUFHC0" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Hoyer Statement in Observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Carper, Senate Democrats Reintroduce Statehood Bill To Ensure Equal Representation For Over 700,000 D.C. Residents Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Biden Executive Order Eliminating DOJ Use of Private Prisons Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's executive actions demonstrate the Biden Administration's commitment to pursuing racial equity and justice in our country. These are first steps and are no replacement for legislative action, but they will start to make a difference right away." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions on Racial Equity Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Trump's ban on transgender Americans serving in uniform ran counter to our nation's principles & shortchanged our national security by denying the military the full talent & experience available to serve. I applaud @POTUS & @SecDef for ending this policy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Van Hollen, Coons, Tillis, Brown, and Cardin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Award Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 18, 2021 Tweet - "In 2021 we celebrate #MLKDay during a pandemic that has exposed racial disparities in health care & our economy, and after a summer when millions of Americans marched against systemic racism." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2021 Maloney, Raskin Lead Committee Dems in Pressing Police Chief Organization to Help Prevent More Violent Attacks Rep.Jamie Raskin
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States; Hon. Chris Miller, Acting Secretary of Defense; General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; General Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau; Secretary Ryan McCarthy, Secretary of the Army; and Major General William Walker, Commanding General of District of Columbia National Guard - Tlaib, Colleagues Demand Answers on National Guard Response to Capitol Attack Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Howard Liebengood dedicated his life to protecting the U.S. Capitol and the institutions of our democracy. I was deeply saddened to learn of his passing. My thoughts are with his family and with the entire Capitol Hill community he served." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Officer Brian Sicknick dedicated himself to protecting the Capitol, those who serve there, & visitors. His loss will be deeply felt among all of us who work for the American people on Capitol Hill. Those responsible must and will be brought to justice." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Carper, Van Hollen, Norton, Maloney Say D.C. Mayor Must Be Given Control Over D.C. National Guard and President Must Be Stripped of Authority Over D.C. Police Department Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "My dear friend @GabbyGiffords' moving op-ed reminds us of how resilient we are through her own story. As we remember the tragedy in Tucson, I thank her for inspiring us and for her powerful resolve. May we all draw strength from her words." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on The Passing of Barbara O'malley Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on The President's Signing of The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Senator Mike Miller's Resignation Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020 Letter to Brian Duperrault, Chief Executive Officer of AIG and Jennifer Waldner, Chief Sustainability Officer AIG - Senators Push Financial Services Companies to Not Insure Arctic Drilling Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2020 Bipartisan Outrage Towards Sackler Family and Purdue Pharma for Lack of Accountability in Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 17, 2020 Subcommittee Chair Raskin Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Last-minute Rulemakings That Allow for Lgbtq+ Discrimination Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 15, 2020 Oversight Chairs Seek Member Briefing Related to Executive Order Canceling Diversity, Anti-racism Training Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Harris Announce Nearly $1.9 Million in Federal Funding to Prevent Youth Substance Use Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 10, 2020 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 8, 2020 Congressman Mfume Moves to Advance 'Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act' in U.S. House on Wednesday Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 8, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 79 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. We remember the servicemembers who lost their lives on that day, and we honor those who stepped up to serve their country after that attack and in the years since." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Ruling to Restore DACA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Today's ruling is a victory for Dreamers & communities they contribute their talents to across the country. I continue to believe we must solve the DACA crisis created by Trump by enacting legislation to provide Dreamers with a pathway to citizenship." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Mceachin, Raskin, Richmond Unveil Legislation to Establish National Hotline for Victims of Law Enforcement Violence and Harassment Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize Native American Heritage Day today, we give thanks to this nation's Indigenous peoples and their ancestors. Let us commit to uplifting their voices and repairing the faults that this country has committed against its tribal communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to Government Accountability Office - Raskin, Blumenthal Seek Study of Online Hate Crimes as Fbi, Adl Reports Show Rise in Incidents Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Maloney, Raskin, Speier, Wasserman Schultz, and Frankel Seek Briefing on DOJ's Role in Favorable Plea Deal for Sexual Predator Jeffrey Epstein Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues On Letter To McConnell To Support TPS Holders Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 12, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Oversight and Homeland Security Committees Demand ICE Cease Deportations of Victims and Witnesses Alleging Medical Mistreatment at Detention Facilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #WorldFreedomDay, which marks the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. As we mark this anniversary, let us recommit ourselves to preserving, protecting, and defending democracy at home and abroad while making progress toward a more perfect union." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Rose Calls on Attorney General Barr to Ensure the Integrity of the 2020 Presidential Election Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 3, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Recognize $300,000 Federal Award to Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds from Cities Deemed "Anarchist Jurisdictions" Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds From Cities Deemed "anarchist Jurisdictions" Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds from Cities Deemed "Anarchist Jurisdictions" Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
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