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Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Officer for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend, @RepZoeLofgren. I am grateful for your tireless leadership to protect #Dreamers and reform our broken immigration system as Chair of @HouseJudiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Swearingen, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to James Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Asking JPMorgan Chase to Remember its Own History When Responding to "Abhorrent" Racial Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 7 years since 26 children and teachers were taken from us at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It is shameful that, after such a senseless, horrific tragedy, the GOP still will not act. I continue to urge the Senate to take up House-passed legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Cortez Masto Joins Call for Comptroller Otting to Testify About Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act, Impact on Civil Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Combating the opioid epidemic is a top priority for Democrats, and I am proud that the House has passed #HR3, which provides funding to address this crisis, including supporting children who have been impacted." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This #HumanRightsDay, we remember the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights & reaffirm our commitment to defending the freedoms & dignity of all. We must continue to #StandUp4HumanRights & defend the ability of all to live in a world free from persecution and conflict." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #HumanRightsDay, I join my colleagues in condemning the Trump Admin's cruel #FamilySeparation policy, which has torn migrant families apart. House Dems will continue to fight for the reunification of these families and oppose the Admin's inhumane anti-immigrant policies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harris Leads Colleagues in Demand For Stephen Miller's Removal From The White House Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks 9 years since the first time the House passed the Dream Act of 2010. In our first 200 days of the Democratic Majority, we did it again with passage of #HR6. #HomeIsHere for our nation's #Dreamers, & I call on the Senate to pass this bill to #ProtectTheDream." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "On #PearlHarbor Remembrance Day, I join in paying tribute to the more than 2,400 Americans who lost their lives in the attack. On this solemn day 78 years later, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of all our service members." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Democrats Restore the Full Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning, I told press that the House will vote on @RepTerriSewell's Voting Rights Advancement Act this week to #RestoreTheVote & combat voter discrimination. I urge @senatemajldr to take this bill up once it passes the House." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the @EdLaborCmte held an important hearing on the lasting impact of the Trump Admin's inhumane immigration policies on children, including #FamilySeparation. House Dems will continue to hold the Admin accountable for ensuring every family is reunified." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It has been three years since the horrific shooting at #Pulse, and I join in remembering the 49 lives lost. I thank @NRDems for holding a hearing today on how we can honor the victims, survivors and the heroes who courageously responded that day. #OrlandoStrong" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I joined my colleagues in filing an amicus brief in support of women's reproductive health rights. Dems will continue to defend women's access to reproductive health care and urge SCOTUS to stand up for the Constitutional rights of women." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2019 Raskin supports bill to prevent and respond to gender-based violence worldwide Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Wyden, Markey, Van Hollen, Coons, Peters Question Ring's Data Security Practices Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Van Hollen Names Baltimore Child Abuse Center as 2019 "Angel in Adoption" Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 50 anniversary of the Apollo 12 launch, resulting in the second successful U.S. moon landing. The legacy of the Apollo missions continue to inspire us all, and I remain committed to supporting the men and women of NASA as they pursue space exploration & discovery." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Students, families, & residents of yet another community have been left traumatized by gun violence. This time in Santa Clarita. #EnoughIsEnough, @senatemajldr. Take up & pass #HR8 and send bipartisan background checks legislation to POTUS to sign. Inaction is not an option." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of #Dreamers serve their communities in health-care positions. If the #DACA program ends, that would be devastating to our health care system. I urge #SCOTUS to uphold DACA & ensure Dreamers can continue serving in these important roles." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Val Hollen, Blackburn Lead Resolution Condemning Turkey's Crackdown on Free Speech Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Oral Arguments for DACA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As oral arguments begin in the #DACA case, I urge #SCOTUS to side with #Dreamers, who are contributing to our economy & nation's future, and not the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda. We must #ProtectTheDream." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "30 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell & the world saw the beginning of a new Europe, united & free. I was proud to serve as the Chairman of the Helsinki Commission during that time of transformation & to have worked to promote democracy across the continent. https://bit.ly/2Q4wA5s " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with bipartisan support months ago. On this #NationalDayofAction, I am calling on @SenateMajLdr to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Too many Americans have been lost to gun violence. House Democrats have passed legislation to expand background checks and help put an end to this epidemic. I call on the GOP Senate to take up #HR8 and #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Takano Leads 24 Members in Sending Letter to DHS Expressing Concerns Over Detainee DNA Collection Practices Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senator Hirono Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Filipino American History Month Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Congratulating Washington Nationals on Winning World Series Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I began my weekly press conference today by applauding the courage & effectiveness of the US Armed Forces who brought down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. We must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to defeat ISIS and work with our allies around the world, not abandon them." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Affirming the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Deeply honored to be recognized at the @CAIRCoalition's Gala and accept the 2019 Congressional Champion award. I thank the organization for its leading role in ensuring equal justice and opportunity for immigrants." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "As a founding member of @theBlackCaucus and Chair of @HouseJudiciary & @OversightDems, Rep. John Conyers leaves behind a powerful legacy in Congress of fighting for civil rights, voting rights, and opportunity for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "As we mark one year since the horrific shooting at #TreeOfLife Synagogue in Pittsburgh, let us redouble our efforts to banish intolerance from our midst and continue to push for legislation to #EndGunViolence. I continue to urge the Senate to take up #HR8." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Congressmen Duncan, Cloud Lead Effort to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Species Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Cameron Quinn, Officer for the Department of Homeland Security's Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 23, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Committee investigates deaths of immigrant children and adults Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 21, 2019 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend, @RepZoeLofgren. I am grateful for your tireless leadership to protect #Dreamers and reform our broken immigration system as Chair of @HouseJudiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Schneider, Wasserman Schultz Lead Jewish Members of Congress in Call for Dismissal of White House Senior Advisor Stephen Miller Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Swearingen, Commissioner of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement - Oversight Committee investigates Epstein's favorable plea deal Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to James Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Asking JPMorgan Chase to Remember its Own History When Responding to "Abhorrent" Racial Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 16, 2019 Letter to Mark Morgan, Acting Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Warren, DeLauro, Colleagues Reiterate Urgent Concerns With Border Protection Agency's "Unconscionable" Failure to Provide Flu Vaccines for Migrants in Custody Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 14, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 7 years since 26 children and teachers were taken from us at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It is shameful that, after such a senseless, horrific tragedy, the GOP still will not act. I continue to urge the Senate to take up House-passed legislation to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Cortez Masto Joins Call for Comptroller Otting to Testify About Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act, Impact on Civil Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 12, 2019 Tweet - "Combating the opioid epidemic is a top priority for Democrats, and I am proud that the House has passed #HR3, which provides funding to address this crisis, including supporting children who have been impacted." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "This #HumanRightsDay, we remember the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights & reaffirm our commitment to defending the freedoms & dignity of all. We must continue to #StandUp4HumanRights & defend the ability of all to live in a world free from persecution and conflict." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "On #HumanRightsDay, I join my colleagues in condemning the Trump Admin's cruel #FamilySeparation policy, which has torn migrant families apart. House Dems will continue to fight for the reunification of these families and oppose the Admin's inhumane anti-immigrant policies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2019 Tweet - "The 2 articles of impeachment presented by the @HouseJudiciary this morning seek to hold the President accountable for these two serious crimes: bribing a foreign government to interfere in the 2020 election & obstructing Congress in order to cover it up." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Harris Leads Colleagues in Demand For Stephen Miller's Removal From The White House Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Lee Sends Letter to Senate Leadership, Pens Op-Ed Opposing Nevada Judicial Nominee VanDyke for Anti-LGBTQ+ Beliefs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 9, 2019 Tweet - "This week marks 9 years since the first time the House passed the Dream Act of 2010. In our first 200 days of the Democratic Majority, we did it again with passage of #HR6. #HomeIsHere for our nation's #Dreamers, & I call on the Senate to pass this bill to #ProtectTheDream." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Jennifer Moughalian, Acting Assistant Secretary for Financial Resources and Acting Chief Financial Officer of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Velázquez, Craig and Maloney Press HHS on Removal of LGBTQ Protections Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 7, 2019 Tweet - "On #PearlHarbor Remembrance Day, I join in paying tribute to the more than 2,400 Americans who lost their lives in the attack. On this solemn day 78 years later, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of all our service members." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 House Democrats Restore the Full Protections of the Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning, I told press that the House will vote on @RepTerriSewell's Voting Rights Advancement Act this week to #RestoreTheVote & combat voter discrimination. I urge @senatemajldr to take this bill up once it passes the House." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, the @EdLaborCmte held an important hearing on the lasting impact of the Trump Admin's inhumane immigration policies on children, including #FamilySeparation. House Dems will continue to hold the Admin accountable for ensuring every family is reunified." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It has been three years since the horrific shooting at #Pulse, and I join in remembering the 49 lives lost. I thank @NRDems for holding a hearing today on how we can honor the victims, survivors and the heroes who courageously responded that day. #OrlandoStrong" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - 100+ House Democrats urge House & Senate leadership to prioritize gun violence prevention research funding in FY2020 funding bill Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Tweet - "Today, I joined my colleagues in filing an amicus brief in support of women's reproductive health rights. Dems will continue to defend women's access to reproductive health care and urge SCOTUS to stand up for the Constitutional rights of women." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2019 Raskin supports bill to prevent and respond to gender-based violence worldwide Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 25, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Dept. of Justice - Cárdenas Sends Letter to DHS, DOJ Demanding Answers on Tent Courts Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 22, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Senator Markey Leads Call to Action on Funding Gun Violence Research at CDC Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - 100+ Democrats Demand Stephen Miller's Immediate Firing Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Wyden, Markey, Van Hollen, Coons, Peters Question Ring's Data Security Practices Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Acting Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - 80+ Members Call on Trump Administration to Abandon Fee Hikes for Immigrants Applying for Citizenship Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2019 Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to Rob Manfred, Major League Baseball Commissioner - Representatives McKinley and Trahan Lead Bipartisan Call for Major League Baseball (MLB) to Abandon Harmful Reorganization Effort Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate - 130+ Democratic House Members Urge Senate Action on House-Passes Bills in Wake of Deadly Shootings Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Engel Joins House Colleagues in Demanding DHS Stop Fee Increases for Naturalization Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Letter to Mr. Lance Robertson, Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, Administration for Community Living - Reps. Frankel, Castor, and 23 members of congress send letter supporting youth caregivers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 15, 2019 Van Hollen Names Baltimore Child Abuse Center as 2019 "Angel in Adoption" Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Today marks the 50 anniversary of the Apollo 12 launch, resulting in the second successful U.S. moon landing. The legacy of the Apollo missions continue to inspire us all, and I remain committed to supporting the men and women of NASA as they pursue space exploration & discovery." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2019 Reed, Whitehouse join Senate Democrats in introducing House-passed Violence Against Women Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Students, families, & residents of yet another community have been left traumatized by gun violence. This time in Santa Clarita. #EnoughIsEnough, @senatemajldr. Take up & pass #HR8 and send bipartisan background checks legislation to POTUS to sign. Inaction is not an option." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2019 Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019 Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 13, 2019 Tweet - "Thousands of #Dreamers serve their communities in health-care positions. If the #DACA program ends, that would be devastating to our health care system. I urge #SCOTUS to uphold DACA & ensure Dreamers can continue serving in these important roles." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Val Hollen, Blackburn Lead Resolution Condemning Turkey's Crackdown on Free Speech Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Oral Arguments for DACA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 12, 2019 Tweet - "As oral arguments begin in the #DACA case, I urge #SCOTUS to side with #Dreamers, who are contributing to our economy & nation's future, and not the Trump Administration's anti-immigrant agenda. We must #ProtectTheDream." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the 30th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2019 Tweet - "30 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell & the world saw the beginning of a new Europe, united & free. I was proud to serve as the Chairman of the Helsinki Commission during that time of transformation & to have worked to promote democracy across the continent. https://bit.ly/2Q4wA5s " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2019 Tweet - "The House passed legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act with bipartisan support months ago. On this #NationalDayofAction, I am calling on @SenateMajLdr to take up the House-passed #VAWA reauthorization and send it to the President's desk for his signature." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Too many Americans have been lost to gun violence. House Democrats have passed legislation to expand background checks and help put an end to this epidemic. I call on the GOP Senate to take up #HR8 and #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of US Department of Homeland Security - Rep. Takano Leads 24 Members in Sending Letter to DHS Expressing Concerns Over Detainee DNA Collection Practices Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Senator Hirono Leads Bipartisan Resolution to Honor Filipino American History Month Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 31, 2019 Congratulating Washington Nationals on Winning World Series Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Amid Delay, Senator Kaine Urges Trump Administration to Prioritize Children's Health and Keep Promise to Ban Flavored E-Cigarettes Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "I began my weekly press conference today by applauding the courage & effectiveness of the US Armed Forces who brought down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. We must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to defeat ISIS and work with our allies around the world, not abandon them." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Affirming the United States Record on the Armenian Genocide Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Deeply honored to be recognized at the @CAIRCoalition's Gala and accept the 2019 Congressional Champion award. I thank the organization for its leading role in ensuring equal justice and opportunity for immigrants." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Benjamin Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Slam Carson for Undercutting Transgender Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Tweet - "As a founding member of @theBlackCaucus and Chair of @HouseJudiciary & @OversightDems, Rep. John Conyers leaves behind a powerful legacy in Congress of fighting for civil rights, voting rights, and opportunity for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Tweet - "As we mark one year since the horrific shooting at #TreeOfLife Synagogue in Pittsburgh, let us redouble our efforts to banish intolerance from our midst and continue to push for legislation to #EndGunViolence. I continue to urge the Senate to take up #HR8." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 25, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services - Congressmen Duncan, Cloud Lead Effort to End Hidden Abortion Surcharge Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 25, 2019 Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill to Protect Endangered Species Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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