| Sept. 17, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Saturday's Attack Against Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "I thank @BennieGThompson for his leadership on the Domestic & International Terrorism DATA Act, which the House will vote on. This bill would strengthen homeland security by providing a full picture of domestic & international terrorist threats we face."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Cokie Roberts
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of my dear friend Cokie Roberts. She was a wonderful person and a trailblazer for women in journalism. Her memory will be a blessing and an inspiration to all who were fortunate to know her."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Hoyer Celebrates the Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "As we remember the 6th anniversary of the shooting at the Washington Navy Yard, my thoughts are with the loved ones of the 12 individuals killed, including #MD05 constituents Kenneth Proctor, Frank Kohler, and Sylvia Frasier."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "56 years ago, the 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing took the lives of 4 African American girls: Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley,Carole Robertson, & Denise McNair. As we mourn them & continue to fight for equality for all Americans, let us stand united against racism & hate."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the innumerable contributions and the service of Hispanic Americans to our nation. As we mark this occasion, we must also stand united against the Admin's dangerous and dehumanizing anti-immigrant policies."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Reps. Raskin, Maloney Call on Department of Labor and Trump Administration to Uphold Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ Workers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "As we enter Hispanic Heritage month this weekend, House Democrats remain committed to ensuring that #Dreamers can continue to contribute to the country they love and call home."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "For 25 years, #VAWA has helped stamp out domestic abuse, violence against women and girls, and sexual harassment and provide victims and survivors with the resources to recover and seek justice. #VAWA25"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of VAWA
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Van Hollen Joins Democratic Senators In Introducing Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Sept. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "The Admin's policy of turning away desperate and frightened families is cruel. I disagree with the #SCOTUS decision to allow the asylum ban to be implemented. I hope courts will uphold our asylum laws & ensure that America remains a beacon of hope."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Reed, Whitehouse Call for Senate Action to Ban High-Capacity Ammunition Magazines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Harris, Senate Dems Call on Majority Leader McConnell to Act after House Judiciary Passes Gun Safety Bill to Ban High-Capacity Magazines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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House Judiciary Committee Passes Three Key Gun Reform Bills
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "It is outrageous that @POTUS will not provide TPS status to Bahamians fleeing the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. It will take time to rebuild. I urge POTUS to reconsider this decision and provide Bahamians with the opportunity to live & work here until it is safe to return."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks 18 years since the horrific attacks of 9/11. As we mourn those lost, let us pay tribute to the heroes who responded and who deployed far overseas in defense of our nation in the years since. https://bit.ly/2k86zoe "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision Upholding the Trump Administration's Asylum Ban
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 11, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the 18th Anniversary of 9/11
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Americans around the country are still experiencing voting discrimination and obstacles at the ballot box. This must end, and I thank @HouseJudiciary for addressing this issue at today's hearing. House Dems are working to protect every American's right to vote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 9, 2019
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Oversight to Hold Emergency Hearing on Trump Administration Decision to Deport Critically Ill Children
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 6, 2019
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Harris, Colleagues Urge Facebook to Enforce Gun Selling Rules on its Digital Marketplace
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 5, 2019
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Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Durbin, Colleagues Urge Facebook To Enforce Gun Selling Rules On Its Digital Marketplace
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Sept. 4, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 3, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Mass Shooting in Texas
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 2, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Labor Day
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "On #LaborDay, we recognize the hard-won victories of the worker's rights movement and the contributions of working men and women across the country and throughout our history who have built our economy and a strong middle class. https://bit.ly/2lWHlKl "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 1, 2019
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Tweet - "I am horrified that yet another mass shooting has taken lives and injured fellow Americans in Texas. My prayers are with the communities of Midland and Odessa, and I thank the law enforcement officials and first responders on the ground for their swift action."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 30, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Ken Cuccinelli, Acting Dir. for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Dir. for Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Durbin Demands Answers On Elimination Of Medical Deferred Action
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 29, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Congress Calls on Barr to Expand DOJ's Epstein Probe
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "It's outrageous that the Admin is subverting Congress's constitutional power of the purse & diverting money intended for disaster relief efforts to expand its inhumane treatment of migrants. House Dems oppose this decision & urge @POTUS to reconsider."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State of the U.S. Department of State, Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Feinstein, Menendez, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration Diverting Disaster Relief Funds
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "I am outraged that the Admin is putting the lives of migrant children and families at risk. Targeting and threatening to deport migrants who are receiving life-saving medical treatment is inconsistent with our values, and I urge the Administration to reconsider its position."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 22, 2019
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Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding for Rural Opioid Response in Garrett County
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Tweet - ".@POTUS ought to be broadly and strongly condemned for suggesting that American Jews or any group could be considered disloyal to our country if they do not vote for Republicans or for this president."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Tweet - "The Administration's decision to allow indefinite detention of children is counter to our democratic values, to basic human rights, and to the moral foundations of this country."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Administration's New Rule to Detain Migrant Children and Families Indefinitely
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "On this day in 1964, the Economic Opportunity Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson as a centerpiece of the War on Poverty initiative. Anti-poverty programs are helping millions of Americans today, but more must be done to expand opportunity for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to the courage and tireless efforts of women across the country, the 19th amendment was ratified 99 years ago today. As we commemorate this anniversary, we continue the fight for full equality and for equal access to the ballot box for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD in 1990, the Ryan White CARE Act was enacted, which has provided communities w the resources necessary to combat HIV/AIDS. Today, let us remember the courage of Ryan White & rededicate ourselves to the fight to end HIV/AIDS & support those living with the disease."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Raskin Voices Concern About Racial Profiling of Chinese Americans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Jonathan Hayes, Dir. of the Office of Refugee Resettlement - Merkley, senators urge administration to permanently shut down Homestead child prison
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "It's been seven years since President Obama created #DACA, giving 800,000 young #Dreamers the ability to remain in & contribute to the only country they know as home. One of @POTUS's first acts was to terminate this program, putting Dreamers at risk."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Hoyer Remarks on Press Event Calling On Senate Republicans To Take Up H.R. 8
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Hoyer, Democratic Members, Advocates Urge Senate to Act on H.R. 8
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "I stood with House Dems, gun violence survivors, & advocates today to call on @senatemajldr to #DoSomething to #EndGunViolence & pass #HR8, which passed the House in February and would expand background checks on gun sales. https://bit.ly/31Apk3R "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 13, 2019
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Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary at the US Department of Health and Human Services - 125 House Democrats Denounce Trump's Health Care Rights Law Rollback
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Tweet - "I call on the Trump Admin to reverse its public charge rule. By seeking to prevent the entry of legal immigrants whom it deems "likely" to use social services, the Admin is trying to shut down the new ideas, labor, & entrepreneurship that immigrants bring."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Rep. Harris Announces Award for Opioid Addiction and Mental Health Services in Maryland's First District
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Rep. Raskin Condemns New Public Charge Rule for Immigrants, Calls for Vote on Legislation to Block Implementation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 12, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Rep. Raskin Cosponsors Peace Act to Raise Federal Standard for Use of Force by Federal Officers
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 9, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice, and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary for the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - Chairmen Cummings, Thompson, and Raskin Request Information on Immigration Enforcement Actions in Mississippi
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 7, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - 213 Democratic members urge McConnell to hold a vote on bipartisan gun violence prevention legislation immediately
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "I've been proud to visit #ElPaso with @RepEscobar & witness a diverse, thriving city. I stand in solidarity & mourn with her & all El Pasoans, and I continue to urge @senatemajldr to bring #HR8 to the Senate Floor immediately to prevent gun violence in our nation. #ElPasoStrong"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD in 1965 the #VRA was signed into law, but it's critical protections were undermined by #SCOTUS in 2013. Democrats are working to #restoretheVRA and will continue to fight to ensure no American faces barriers at the ballot box."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo - Baldwin, Rubio Lead 86 Senators in Calling on Secretary Pompeo to Urge Poland to Support Restitution for Holocaust Victims and their Families
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "The House has acted and passed bipartisan comprehensive background checks legislation, and it's now on the Senate to act. I urge @senatemajldr to take action now to address the gun violence epidemic in our country."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "I join in mourning victims in Ohio & Texas & will be thinking of their families in the days ahead. But mourning will mean nothing unless we take action. The Dem-led House passed legislation to ensure comprehensive background checks. The Senate must act."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 4, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Dayton, Ohio
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 3, 2019
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Tweet - "Again, a community is heartbroken by a mass shooting that has taken the lives of far too many. I am outraged that Senate Republicans refuse to take up legislation passed by House Democrats to ensure background checks. These tragedies must not continue."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 3, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in El Paso, Texas
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 2, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Reps. Pressley, Omar, 42 Members of Congress Urge Transparency from Trump Administration on the Removal of Eritreans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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