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March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to join @RepAnthonyBrown on the #AmericanRescuePlan Day of Action for an important conversation with #MD05 public health officials about the importance of passing the bill to improve vaccine distribution and address racial inequalities. https://bit.ly/2OuTxzV" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Last year, I walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge w/ John Lewis for the last time. As we approach the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I am reflecting on my experiences on the annual @FaithandPolitic pilgrimage to Selma, & paying tribute to my brother & guiding light -- John Lewis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Letter to Dave Uejio, Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - VAN HOLLEN, COLLEAGUES PRESS CFPB TO PREVENT TENANT SCREENING TECHNOLOGIES FROM HURTING RENTERS OF COLOR Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 4, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, SENATORS INTRODUCE "NO CHECK, NO SALE" BILL TO CLOSE THE CHARLESTON LOOPHOLE Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 3, 2021 Harris Issues Statement on Defunding the Police Bill Rep. Andy Harris
March 3, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, MURPHY, SENATORS REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Following House passage of the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act, I'm joining my colleagues to discuss this important legislation and call on the Senate to take up this bill as soon as possible. Watch here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Rep. Kweisi Mfume
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "I stood with House Democrats and members of @TheBlackCaucus following passage of the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act. I hope this bill is enacted to help save lives and restore trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Harris Votes "No" on Democrat Voting Overhaul Sellout Rep. Andy Harris
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will consider the #GeorgeFloyd Justice in Policing Act to address racial bias in policing & work to change the culture of law enforcement to promote better relationships between officers & the communities they serve. Learn more at: http://JusticeInPolicing.us." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Vernon Jordan Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Vernon Jordan was a wonderful human being, an extraordinary example of a gentleman and a dynamic leader for civil rights. I join in offering my condolences to his wife Ann, to his daughter Vickee, to his grandchildren, and to the entire Jordan family." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference I told reporters that this week the House is moving forward with consideration of #HR1 and the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. Next week, the House will take up the #AmericanRescuePlan following Senate action." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Leopoldo Miranda, Southeast Region Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - McEachin Leads More Than 30 Colleagues in Letter Urging FWS to Save the American Red Wolf Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we mark the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth, we pay tribute to the women who have shaped the story of America and those who continue to lead the fight for equality, justice, and opportunity today. https://bit.ly/3b4Y45d" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WARREN, PRESSLEY, LEE, KELLY, BASS, AND COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO COLLECT AND REPORT CORONAVIRUS DEMOGRAPHIC DATA -- INCLUDING RACE AND ETHNICITY Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ REINTRODUCE BILL TO PROMOTE CORPORATE DIVERSITY Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WARREN, BOOKER, AND COLLEAGUES QUESTION ICE AND DHS ON DISTURBING NEW ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND FORCED DEPORTATIONS OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM-SEEKERS Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 25, 2021 Harris Votes "No' on So-Called Equality Act Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 25, 2021 House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Civil Rights Protections, Restore Purpose of Federal Religious Freedom Law Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Discrimination against LGBTQ Americans exists throughout our nation and must come to an end. I am proud to bring the Equality Act to the House Floor today to extend important protections and fundamental civil rights to every LGBTQ American." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, House Democrats passed the #Equality Act to end discrimination against LGBTQ Americans and affirm, once again, that justice is for all in this country. I hope the Senate will take up and pass this important legislation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today was a proud day in the House after the #EqualityAct was passed, ending legal discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. Glad to share this day with advocates including @HRC President @AlphonsoDavid. Our work continues to ensure civil rights are secured for the LGBTQ community." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "During my press conference today, I told reporters that the need for COVID-19 relief remains great; that's why I am bringing the #AmericanRescuePlan to the Floor this Friday. I hope that my colleagues will join in supporting this bill and providing relief to Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "A year ago today Ahmaud Arbery was chased down and killed while jogging. Today, we remember him and countless others who have died from racist violence. More must be done to combat our nation's legacy of systemic racism and affirm that #BlackLivesMatter." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Norton, Raskin Reintroduce Bill to Remove Name of Segregationist From Chevy Chase Circle Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 23, 2021 Danger of Gender Identity Politics Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Communities of color continue to be the hardest hit during this pandemic, suffering from a disproportionate loss of life & infections. In Maryland & around the country we must ensure #VaccineAccessForAll. I thank @COVIDOversight for their hearing today on this issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Immigrants and refugees are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. The U.S. Citizenship Act is a major step toward achieving the kind of immigration reform long overdue for our country and would align our immigration policies with our national ideas." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Pres. Biden - VAN HOLLEN LEADS SENATE DEMOCRATS IN URGING BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE ATF LEADERSHIP AND GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Baldwin, Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Funding in President Biden's Budget Proposal Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, LGBTQ Americans have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and education. I'm proud to support #EqualityAct and ensure that every LGBTQ person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.@LeaderHoyer" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Luján Joins Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Funding in President Biden's Budget Proposal Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the U.S. Citizenship Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021 VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON U.S. CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 2021 Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Biden - VAN HOLLEN, INHOFE, LEAHY AND 24 COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO REVERSE MISGUIDED WESTERN SAHARA DECISION Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden and Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas - SEN. VAN HOLLEN, REP. BROWN LEAD NEW BICAMERAL PUSH TO PROTECT CAMEROONIANS IN THE FACE OF MOUNTING VIOLENCE Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Three years ago, 17 innocent people tragically lost their lives in a senseless act of gun violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS. I have complete confidence that President Biden will take gun violence seriously and will work to enact common sense gun legislation into law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2021 Senate unanimously passes legislation awarding Congressional Gold Medal to USCP Officer Eugene Goodman Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Maryland General Assembly's Veto Override on The Prescription Drug Affordability Board Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Glad to join @RepAnthonyBrown on the #AmericanRescuePlan Day of Action for an important conversation with #MD05 public health officials about the importance of passing the bill to improve vaccine distribution and address racial inequalities. https://bit.ly/2OuTxzV" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Last year, I walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge w/ John Lewis for the last time. As we approach the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I am reflecting on my experiences on the annual @FaithandPolitic pilgrimage to Selma, & paying tribute to my brother & guiding light -- John Lewis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Letter to Dave Uejio, Acting Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - VAN HOLLEN, COLLEAGUES PRESS CFPB TO PREVENT TENANT SCREENING TECHNOLOGIES FROM HURTING RENTERS OF COLOR Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 4, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, SENATORS INTRODUCE "NO CHECK, NO SALE" BILL TO CLOSE THE CHARLESTON LOOPHOLE Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 3, 2021 Harris Issues Statement on Defunding the Police Bill Rep.Andy Harris
March 3, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, MURPHY, SENATORS REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS TO REDUCE GUN VIOLENCE Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Following House passage of the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act, I'm joining my colleagues to discuss this important legislation and call on the Senate to take up this bill as soon as possible. Watch here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Rep.Kweisi Mfume
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "I stood with House Democrats and members of @TheBlackCaucus following passage of the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicing Act. I hope this bill is enacted to help save lives and restore trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Harris Votes "No" on Democrat Voting Overhaul Sellout Rep.Andy Harris
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will consider the #GeorgeFloyd Justice in Policing Act to address racial bias in policing & work to change the culture of law enforcement to promote better relationships between officers & the communities they serve. Learn more at: http://JusticeInPolicing.us." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Vernon Jordan Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Vernon Jordan was a wonderful human being, an extraordinary example of a gentleman and a dynamic leader for civil rights. I join in offering my condolences to his wife Ann, to his daughter Vickee, to his grandchildren, and to the entire Jordan family." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference I told reporters that this week the House is moving forward with consideration of #HR1 and the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. Next week, the House will take up the #AmericanRescuePlan following Senate action." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States Gillibrand - Colleagues Urge Biden Administration To Prioritize ATF Leadership And Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 1, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Martha Williams, Principal Deputy Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Leopoldo Miranda, Southeast Region Director of the US Fish and Wildlife Service - McEachin Leads More Than 30 Colleagues in Letter Urging FWS to Save the American Red Wolf Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we mark the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth, we pay tribute to the women who have shaped the story of America and those who continue to lead the fight for equality, justice, and opportunity today. https://bit.ly/3b4Y45d" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WARREN, PRESSLEY, LEE, KELLY, BASS, AND COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO COLLECT AND REPORT CORONAVIRUS DEMOGRAPHIC DATA -- INCLUDING RACE AND ETHNICITY Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ REINTRODUCE BILL TO PROMOTE CORPORATE DIVERSITY Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WARREN, BOOKER, AND COLLEAGUES QUESTION ICE AND DHS ON DISTURBING NEW ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND FORCED DEPORTATIONS OF MIGRANTS AND ASYLUM-SEEKERS Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 25, 2021 Harris Votes "No' on So-Called Equality Act Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 25, 2021 House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Civil Rights Protections, Restore Purpose of Federal Religious Freedom Law Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Discrimination against LGBTQ Americans exists throughout our nation and must come to an end. I am proud to bring the Equality Act to the House Floor today to extend important protections and fundamental civil rights to every LGBTQ American." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today, House Democrats passed the #Equality Act to end discrimination against LGBTQ Americans and affirm, once again, that justice is for all in this country. I hope the Senate will take up and pass this important legislation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Tweet - "Today was a proud day in the House after the #EqualityAct was passed, ending legal discrimination against LGBTQ Americans. Glad to share this day with advocates including @HRC President @AlphonsoDavid. Our work continues to ensure civil rights are secured for the LGBTQ community." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 24, 2021 Tweet - "During my press conference today, I told reporters that the need for COVID-19 relief remains great; that's why I am bringing the #AmericanRescuePlan to the Floor this Friday. I hope that my colleagues will join in supporting this bill and providing relief to Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "A year ago today Ahmaud Arbery was chased down and killed while jogging. Today, we remember him and countless others who have died from racist violence. More must be done to combat our nation's legacy of systemic racism and affirm that #BlackLivesMatter." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Norton, Raskin Reintroduce Bill to Remove Name of Segregationist From Chevy Chase Circle Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 23, 2021 Danger of Gender Identity Politics Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Communities of color continue to be the hardest hit during this pandemic, suffering from a disproportionate loss of life & infections. In Maryland & around the country we must ensure #VaccineAccessForAll. I thank @COVIDOversight for their hearing today on this issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 19, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Duckworth Joins Van Hollen to Urge Biden Administration in Prioritizing Atf Leadership and Gun Violence Prevention Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "Immigrants and refugees are our neighbors, friends, and colleagues. The U.S. Citizenship Act is a major step toward achieving the kind of immigration reform long overdue for our country and would align our immigration policies with our national ideas." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Pres. Biden - VAN HOLLEN LEADS SENATE DEMOCRATS IN URGING BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO PRIORITIZE ATF LEADERSHIP AND GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Baldwin, Shaheen Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Funding in President Biden's Budget Proposal Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, LGBTQ Americans have faced discrimination in employment, housing, and education. I'm proud to support #EqualityAct and ensure that every LGBTQ person is treated with the dignity and respect they deserve.@LeaderHoyer" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Luján Joins Colleagues in Calling for Increased Opioid and Substance Use Disorder Funding in President Biden's Budget Proposal Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the U.S. Citizenship Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 18, 2021 VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT ON U.S. CITIZENSHIP ACT OF 2021 Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Biden - VAN HOLLEN, INHOFE, LEAHY AND 24 COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO REVERSE MISGUIDED WESTERN SAHARA DECISION Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden and Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas - SEN. VAN HOLLEN, REP. BROWN LEAD NEW BICAMERAL PUSH TO PROTECT CAMEROONIANS IN THE FACE OF MOUNTING VIOLENCE Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Three years ago, 17 innocent people tragically lost their lives in a senseless act of gun violence at Marjory Stoneman Douglas HS. I have complete confidence that President Biden will take gun violence seriously and will work to enact common sense gun legislation into law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2021 Senate unanimously passes legislation awarding Congressional Gold Medal to USCP Officer Eugene Goodman Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Maryland General Assembly's Veto Override on The Prescription Drug Affordability Board Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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