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June 4, 2020
Van Hollen Urges Senate Action on Bipartisan Legislation Sanctioning China for Interference in Hong Kong's Autonomy
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Democratic Senators in Demand for Details, Cost of Staging Active Duty Troops in The National Capital Region
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men & women must stop. This begins with accountability. Yesterday's announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, & Americans throughout the country."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Van Hollen Presses Fbi for National Law Enforcement Use-Of-Force Data
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Today is the one-year anniversary of House passage of #HR6, the American Dream and Promise Act. On that day, the House sent a message to #Dreamers that we believe their #HomeIsHere, and they ought to remain here with a pathway to citizenship."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 4, 2020
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority under the Insurrection Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "As we mark 31 years since Tiananmen Square massacre, we do so with the painful recognition that little has changed. China remains unfree, its people unable to express themselves without fear of reprisal, its leaders embracing brute force to stifle hope."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Hoyer Urges Americans to Speak Out, Recognize Black Lives Matter
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
NEWSLETTER: Black Lives Matter
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "I am disgusted that anyone would mock the murder of George Floyd. As Elijah Cummings would have said: "We are better than this." I urge people from every walk of life to speak out against such behavior, condemn it, & recognize that black lives matter."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Following George Floyd Murder, Rep. Raskin Announces Support for House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 3, 2020
Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 3, 2020
Harris, Markey, Booker Introduce Senate Resolution to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement, Hold Officers Accountable for Police Brutality
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Charges Against Officers Involved in George Floyd's Death
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Murphy, Blumenthal Urge Defense Department to Refrain from Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 2, 2020
Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 2, 2020
Van Hollen Delivers Floor Speech on The Murder of George Floyd, Need for Justice & Action on Systemic Racism
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that Black lives matter, and today, we are seeing great pain, anger, fear, and frustration at the loss of these lives without accountability. The killing must stop."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Americans across the country are grieving the loss of life of George Floyd and so many African-American men and women who have been victims of deadly racism and violence. Black lives matter, and the killing must stop now."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "50 years ago, #LGBTQ Americans stood up at Stonewall and spoke out against discrimination & injustice. As we mark #PrideMonth we pay tribute to the gay rights movement & recommit ourselves to the unfinished work in the fight for equality and civil rights. https://bit.ly/300JoyK"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "I join in commemorating Immigrant Heritage Month & honoring America's role as a haven for those around the world seeking freedom, safety, and opportunity. As we do so, let us renew our determination to honor those who are contributing so much to America. https://bit.ly/2AuFweR"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Letter to Rodrigo Maia, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil - House Members Ring the Alarm Amidst Human Rights Violations in Brazil
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Hoyer Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Hoyer: Black Lives Matter, and the Killing Must Stop Now
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2020
Rep. Raskin Statement on The Murder of George Floyd and Civil Protests Across the Nation
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 30, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Hoyer Receives Key Endorsements by Gun Safety Organizations
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Rep. Raskin Hosts Roundtable & Releases Report Urging a Complete 2020 Census Count
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Department of Justice Attorney General, and Eric Dreiband, Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General - Congressman Neguse, House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Doj Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 27, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Killing of George Floyd
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2020
Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This year, we observe #MemorialDay at a moment in our history characterized by loss, struggle, and sacrifice. As we remember our fallen military heroes, we also pause to reflect on the enormous loss of life from COVID-19, with nearly 100,000 deaths. https://bit.ly/2WYhXUg"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Eid-al-Fitr
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Denounce Trump's Declaration that He Has the Power to Reopen Churches
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "I join in wishing Eid Mubarak to all of America's Muslim communities. To those celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, I send my prayers for peace & goodwill, and I add my hope that soon families will be able to reunite and share once more the joys of togetherness."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020
Letter to Janean Ohin, Acting Director of the Baltimore Field Office - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on ICE to Answer Critical Questions on Plans on COVID-19 in Maryland
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date
Title
Politician
June 4, 2020
Van Hollen Urges Senate Action on Bipartisan Legislation Sanctioning China for Interference in Hong Kong's Autonomy
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Democratic Senators in Demand for Details, Cost of Staging Active Duty Troops in The National Capital Region
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Black lives matter, and the killing of African American men & women must stop. This begins with accountability. Yesterday's announcement by Attorney General Ellison is a step toward justice for George Floyd, his family, & Americans throughout the country."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Christopher Way, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Van Hollen Presses Fbi for National Law Enforcement Use-Of-Force Data
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "Today is the one-year anniversary of House passage of #HR6, the American Dream and Promise Act. On that day, the House sent a message to #Dreamers that we believe their #HomeIsHere, and they ought to remain here with a pathway to citizenship."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Oversight and Homeland Chairs Issue Statement on DHS IG Report Confirming Findings in Joint Investigation
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 4, 2020
Blumenthal Introduces Legislation to Limit Unchecked Presidential Authority under the Insurrection Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "As we mark 31 years since Tiananmen Square massacre, we do so with the painful recognition that little has changed. China remains unfree, its people unable to express themselves without fear of reprisal, its leaders embracing brute force to stifle hope."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Hoyer Urges Americans to Speak Out, Recognize Black Lives Matter
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
NEWSLETTER: Black Lives Matter
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020
Tweet - "I am disgusted that anyone would mock the murder of George Floyd. As Elijah Cummings would have said: "We are better than this." I urge people from every walk of life to speak out against such behavior, condemn it, & recognize that black lives matter."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Following George Floyd Murder, Rep. Raskin Announces Support for House Resolution Condemning Police Brutality
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 3, 2020
Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 3, 2020
Harris, Markey, Booker Introduce Senate Resolution to Abolish Qualified Immunity for Law Enforcement, Hold Officers Accountable for Police Brutality
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Charges Against Officers Involved in George Floyd's Death
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education - Murray, Democratic Senators Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and General Mark A. Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Murphy, Blumenthal Urge Defense Department to Refrain from Using U.S. Military to Suppress Nationwide Protests
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 2, 2020
Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 2, 2020
Van Hollen Delivers Floor Speech on The Murder of George Floyd, Need for Justice & Action on Systemic Racism
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 2, 2020
Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters that Black lives matter, and today, we are seeing great pain, anger, fear, and frustration at the loss of these lives without accountability. The killing must stop."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "Americans across the country are grieving the loss of life of George Floyd and so many African-American men and women who have been victims of deadly racism and violence. Black lives matter, and the killing must stop now."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "50 years ago, #LGBTQ Americans stood up at Stonewall and spoke out against discrimination & injustice. As we mark #PrideMonth we pay tribute to the gay rights movement & recommit ourselves to the unfinished work in the fight for equality and civil rights. https://bit.ly/300JoyK"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Tweet - "I join in commemorating Immigrant Heritage Month & honoring America's role as a haven for those around the world seeking freedom, safety, and opportunity. As we do so, let us renew our determination to honor those who are contributing so much to America. https://bit.ly/2AuFweR"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Letter to Rodrigo Maia, President of the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil - House Members Ring the Alarm Amidst Human Rights Violations in Brazil
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Immigrant Heritage Month
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Hoyer Statement on LGBTQ Pride Month
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020
Hoyer: Black Lives Matter, and the Killing Must Stop Now
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2020
Rep. Raskin Statement on The Murder of George Floyd and Civil Protests Across the Nation
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 30, 2020
Hoyer Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Hoyer Receives Key Endorsements by Gun Safety Organizations
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Reed, Whitehouse, Colleagues Call for Federal Investigation into Racially Discriminatory & Violent Policing At Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Rep. Raskin Hosts Roundtable & Releases Report Urging a Complete 2020 Census Count
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to the Honorable William P. Barr, Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice - Baldwin, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2020
Letter to William Barr, Department of Justice Attorney General, and Eric Dreiband, Department of Justice Assistant Attorney General - Congressman Neguse, House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand Doj Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Committee Democrats Demand DOJ Open Investigations in Response to Recent Murders of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, & George Floyd; Pledge Additional Oversight and Legislation
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Schakowsky Joins over 160 Members of Congress in Denouncing Ideological Attacks on Planned Parenthood Health Centers over PPP Loans
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 28, 2020
Letter to Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector of Department of Homeland Security - California Congressional Members Lead Request for Investigation of Death at Detention Facility and ICE Measures During COVID Crisis
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 27, 2020
Letter to John Barsa, Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development - Meng and Brooks Urge USAID to Prioritize Needs of Women and Girls in COVID-19 Response
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 27, 2020
Hoyer Statement on the Killing of George Floyd
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2020
Letter to Caren Harp, Administrator of the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention - Wyden, Harris, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on the Health and Safety of Youth in Juvenile Detention During COVID-19
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 25, 2020
Tweet - "This year, we observe #MemorialDay at a moment in our history characterized by loss, struggle, and sacrifice. As we remember our fallen military heroes, we also pause to reflect on the enormous loss of life from COVID-19, with nearly 100,000 deaths. https://bit.ly/2WYhXUg"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Hoyer Statement on Eid-al-Fitr
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2020
Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Denounce Trump's Declaration that He Has the Power to Reopen Churches
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 23, 2020
Tweet - "I join in wishing Eid Mubarak to all of America's Muslim communities. To those celebrating Eid-al-Fitr, I send my prayers for peace & goodwill, and I add my hope that soon families will be able to reunite and share once more the joys of togetherness."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020
Letter to Janean Ohin, Acting Director of the Baltimore Field Office - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on ICE to Answer Critical Questions on Plans on COVID-19 in Maryland
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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