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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. 10, 2021 Van Hollen, Sullivan Introduce Resolution Honoring Late Secretary George Shultz Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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 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. 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. 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 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
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 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month 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 Murphy, Blumenthal, Carper, Senate Democrats Reintroduce Statehood Bill To Ensure Equal Representation For Over 700,000 D.C. Residents Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 Hoyer Statement in Observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day 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. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions on Racial Equity Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 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. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban 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 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. 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick 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 - "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 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 Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 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 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day 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. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
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. 10, 2021 Van Hollen, Sullivan Introduce Resolution Honoring Late Secretary George Shultz Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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 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. 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. 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 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
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 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month 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 Murphy, Blumenthal, Carper, Senate Democrats Reintroduce Statehood Bill To Ensure Equal Representation For Over 700,000 D.C. Residents Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 Hoyer Statement in Observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day 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. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions on Racial Equity Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 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. 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden Reversing Trump's Transgender Military Ban 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 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. 10, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Capitol Police Officer Howard Liebengood Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Death of Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick 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 - "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 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 Hoyer Statement on 10th Anniversary of End of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 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 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day 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. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
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