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May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Honoring our Nation's Heroes Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Assistant Attorney General Eric S. Dreiband - Van Hollen, Harris, Mcbath Demand Independent DOJ Investigation Into Breonna Taylor Case Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Resolution Establishing "national Gun Violence Awareness Day" Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democrats Demand ICE End New "Binary Choice" Policy Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 20, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by National Wildlife Federation Action Fund Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Tammy Baldwin Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Funding to Treat and Prevent Substance Use Disorders in Coronavirus Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin was required to report demographic data on coronavirus deaths and infections to help address racial disparities. It is unacceptable HHS submitted incomplete data sets instead. We cannot allow these disparities to go ignored." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 66th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which helped shape the fight for equal access to education. Today, racial disparities in education still exist and have been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis, which we must address." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Ban "Ghost" Guns as COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Demand for Untraceable Firearms Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Mathew Albence - Oversight Committee Finds Ice Misleads American People on Spread of Coronavirus in Detention Facilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Hon. Erica Dreiband, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Rep. Pressley, Senator Booker Lead Congressional Call for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Ahmaud Arbery Murder Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Recognizing National Police Week 2020 Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 12, 2020 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Ted Rowse on the Occasion of His 100th Birthday Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Racial bias is a pervasive problem in health care & COVID-19 is shining a bright light on the consequences with a higher rate of infections & deaths among minority communities. It must be addressed as we respond to this crisis & work to improve care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Police Week Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2020 Letter to Pam Miller, Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service - Levin, Moore Lead 95 House Members Urging Commonsense Flexibility for WIC Use During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Democrats Call for IG Investigation into AG Barr's Politicization of DOJ Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Seventy-five years ago, Americans called to extraordinary service rose to meet the greatest challenges with the greatest courage & determination. As we mark the anniversary of #VEDay, let us remember their sacrifices & be guided by their example." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "People of color are losing their jobs at higher rates during this crisis. We cannot overlook how the pandemic has exacerbated racial disparities. Dems will continue to focus on inequities as we respond to the crisis & work to eliminate them moving forward." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Wyden, Merkley Call for Protections Against Scams Targeting Small Businesses Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "In 1862, Mexican forces defeated a French invasion at the pivotal Battle of Puebla. Ever since, Americans and Mexicans have joined together in celebrating #CincodeMayo and paying tribute to the courage displayed at Puebla and the ideals our nations share. https://bit.ly/3b86u8o" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Cinco de Mayo Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth, Harris Press For Emergency Funding To Combat Hate Crimes During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 4, 2020 Hoyer Receives Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Durbin Press Trump Administration on Deportation of COVID-19-Positive Migrants Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth throughout May, let us pay tribute to the millions of Jewish Americans who worked hard to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America since our nation's earliest days." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin's rule to end anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans is outrageous. House Dems will continue to do everything in our power to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination & help ensure access to quality, affordable health care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Throughout May, we honor #APAHM and the contributions of Americans of Asian and Pacific heritage. I'm proud to work alongside colleagues in the @CAPAC , who work to make this country more just, equal, committed to its mission of opportunity for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Honoring our Nation's Heroes Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Wyden, Merkley Call on Trump Administration To Stop Targeting Critical Health Care Providers Based On Political Ideology Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Assistant Attorney General Eric S. Dreiband - Van Hollen, Harris, Mcbath Demand Independent DOJ Investigation Into Breonna Taylor Case Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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, ...
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Introduce Resolution Establishing "national Gun Violence Awareness Day" Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - House Democrats Demand ICE End New "Binary Choice" Policy Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Sens. Menendez, Baldwin and Rep. Grijalva Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Rep. Grijalva and Sens. Menendez, Baldwin Lead Bicameral Push for the Trump Admin to Start Collecting Data on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity during the COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader - House Democrats Push for Millions of Restoration and Resilience Jobs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Shelby, and Vice Chairman Leahy - Wyden, Merkley Join Bipartisan Push to Increase Funding to Protect Survivors of Domestic Violence & Pets in Next COVID-19 Relief Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 20, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by National Wildlife Federation Action Fund Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Tammy Baldwin Lead Colleagues in Calling for Increased Funding to Treat and Prevent Substance Use Disorders in Coronavirus Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin was required to report demographic data on coronavirus deaths and infections to help address racial disparities. It is unacceptable HHS submitted incomplete data sets instead. We cannot allow these disparities to go ignored." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 66th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education decision, which helped shape the fight for equal access to education. Today, racial disparities in education still exist and have been exacerbated by the coronavirus crisis, which we must address." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 14, 2020 Senators Introduce Legislation to Ban "Ghost" Guns as COVID-19 Pandemic Drives Demand for Untraceable Firearms Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and Mathew Albence - Oversight Committee Finds Ice Misleads American People on Spread of Coronavirus in Detention Facilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Hon. Erica Dreiband, Department of Justice Civil Rights Division - Rep. Pressley, Senator Booker Lead Congressional Call for Federal Civil Rights Investigation into Ahmaud Arbery Murder Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 12, 2020 Recognizing National Police Week 2020 Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 12, 2020 Recognizing the Accomplishments of Ted Rowse on the Occasion of His 100th Birthday Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 11, 2020 Letter to Acting Homeland Security Secretary Wolf - 45+ Democrats Urge ICE to Preserve Evidence of Potential Abuse, Safely Release People Detained Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 11, 2020 Tweet - "Racial bias is a pervasive problem in health care & COVID-19 is shining a bright light on the consequences with a higher rate of infections & deaths among minority communities. It must be addressed as we respond to this crisis & work to improve care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Police Week Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2020 Letter to Pam Miller, Administrator of the Food and Nutrition Service - Levin, Moore Lead 95 House Members Urging Commonsense Flexibility for WIC Use During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Horowitz, Inspector General of the Dept. of Justice - House Judiciary Democrats Call for IG Investigation into AG Barr's Politicization of DOJ Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Sooronbay Jeenbekov, President of Kyrgyzstan - Van Hollen, Menendez, Colleagues Call on Kyrgyzstan President to Release Prisoners Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 75th Anniversary of Victory in Europe Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2020 Tweet - "Seventy-five years ago, Americans called to extraordinary service rose to meet the greatest challenges with the greatest courage & determination. As we mark the anniversary of #VEDay, let us remember their sacrifices & be guided by their example." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Rep. TJ Sends Letter Urging State Department to Protect Sikhs in Afghanistan Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Oversight Committee Urges FDA to Revise Policy Preventing Gay and Bisexual Men from Donating Plasma for Coronavirus Research Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to José Serrano, Chairman House Appropriations Committee, and Robert Aderholt, Ranking Member House Appropriations Committee - Rep. Mike Levin Leads Letter to House Appropriations Leaders Calling for Increased Funding to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Letter Urges Expansion of Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit to Help Working-Class Michigan Families Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, and John Barsa, Acting Administrator USAID - Senator Markey and Rep. Titus Lead Colleagues in Urging State Department, USAID to Protect Global LGBTQI Population During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 7, 2020 Tweet - "People of color are losing their jobs at higher rates during this crisis. We cannot overlook how the pandemic has exacerbated racial disparities. Dems will continue to focus on inequities as we respond to the crisis & work to eliminate them moving forward." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congresswoman Angie Craig Calls For Additional Child Care COVID-19 Relief Funding Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Simmons, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Wyden, Merkley Call for Protections Against Scams Targeting Small Businesses Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 5, 2020 Tweet - "In 1862, Mexican forces defeated a French invasion at the pivotal Battle of Puebla. Ever since, Americans and Mexicans have joined together in celebrating #CincodeMayo and paying tribute to the courage displayed at Puebla and the ideals our nations share. https://bit.ly/3b86u8o" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Cinco de Mayo Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Durbin, Duckworth, Harris Press For Emergency Funding To Combat Hate Crimes During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 4, 2020 Hoyer Receives Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary - Congressman Panetta Denounces Secretary Devos's Exclusion of Immigrant Students in Covid-19 Relief Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Menendez, Durbin Press Trump Administration on Deportation of COVID-19-Positive Migrants Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #JewishAmericanHeritageMonth throughout May, let us pay tribute to the millions of Jewish Americans who worked hard to build a stronger, safer, and more prosperous America since our nation's earliest days." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "The Admin's rule to end anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ Americans is outrageous. House Dems will continue to do everything in our power to protect LGBTQ Americans from discrimination & help ensure access to quality, affordable health care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 1, 2020 Tweet - "Throughout May, we honor #APAHM and the contributions of Americans of Asian and Pacific heritage. I'm proud to work alongside colleagues in the @CAPAC , who work to make this country more just, equal, committed to its mission of opportunity for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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