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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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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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