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Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of trailblazer & former Calvert County teacher Katherine Johnson. Her contributions to @NASA broke down racial & gender barriers, & led the way for generations of women to excel in STEM. I extend my condolences to her family & friends." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner Urge Administration Officials To Release Additional H-2B Visas Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 26, the House will consider the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a hate crime under federal law. I thank @RepBobbyRush, @RepJerryNadler, & @RepKarenBass for their leadership on this bill, & I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 20, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Raskin and Chu Launch Investigation into NIH and FBI Probes of Chinese Scientists Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 House Democrats Call Out Trump's Broken Promises in Budget, Pass Equal Rights Amendment Resolution Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Warren, Colleagues Call for Attorney General Barr's Resignation After "Corrupt" Intervention in Roger Stone Case Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Taking the step to add the #ERA to the Constitution is one of the many that House Dems are taking to combat discrimination against women. We have: Passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct Passed #VAWA reauthorization Continued to work to protect women's reproductive rights." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Discrimination & inequality persist & as long as our Constitution does not explicitly ban discrimination based upon gender, we will continue to see forms of discrimination against women linger in our country. That's why I voted today for the #ERANow & urged colleagues to join me." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For those who say gender discrimination isn't a problem: The gender wage gap still persists Women are at risk of being placed on leave or fired due to pregnancy Reproductive health rights are under attack We need the #ERANow. I was proud to reaffirm my support for it today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will vote today to remove the deadline for ratification of the #ERA & move toward enshrining women's equality in the Constitution. There is no time limit to do the right thing. I look forward to voting to reaffirm my support for the #ERANow" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Rep Speier's Bill to Facilitate Ratification of The Era Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, I voted to ratify it in MD as a State Senator. The ERA was overdue then, and it is overdue now. But it is never too late to do the right thing. I was proud to vote today to remove the arbitrary deadline for ratification. #ERANow." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's #MuslimBan is inconsistent with our nation's values, makes America less safe, and undermines our economy. I thank @HouseJudiciary for its work on the #NoBAN Act to repeal this harmful policy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Supporting H.J. Res. 79 and the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will pass @RepSpeier's resolution to remove the arbitrary deadline of ratification of the #ERA. Doing so will provide more clarity that the ERA should become the 28th amendment. There shouldn't be a time limit for doing the right thing. #ERANow" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Young, Durbin, & Graham Request State Department Assessment of Situation in Kashmir and of Religious Minorities in India Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Subcommittee Chairman Raskin Seeks Update on Fbi Process to Collect and Report Hate Crimes Statistics Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event on Bill to Establish Women's History Museum Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The National Women's History Museum will ensure that women's voices are not left out in telling our history. I thank @RepMaloney for her bill to establish this museum on the National Mall, which I look forward to bringing to the Floor tomorrow. https://go.usa.gov/xd9S7" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Smithsonian Women's Museum Act to the House Floor under suspension next week to establish a women's history museum on the National Mall." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2020 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 13, I look forward to bringing @RepSpeier's bipartisan resolution to the House Floor to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment & help enshrine women's equality in our Constitution. I thank Rep. Speier & @RepMaloney for their leadership on this." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Reaction to President's State of the Union Address Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Announces Andrea Chamblee as State of the Union Guest Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth let us pay tribute to the Civil Rights Movement & renew our call for the Senate to pass #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote. In partnership w the @theBlackCaucus, House Dems will continue to work to advance equality & opportunity for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The expansion of President Trump's illegal Muslim ban will continue to harm America and put our people and economy at risk. I will continue working with the @HouseJudiciary Committee to advance @RepJudyChu's bill to repeal this harmful, discriminatory ban." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President Expanding the Travel Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "On @NASA 's Day of Remembrance, I join in paying tribute to each of the brave men & women who dedicated their lives to advance scientific discovery. As we honor them, I will continue to advocate for NASA missions & those carrying out this critical work. #NASARemembers" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Police Shooting in Temple Hills Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It has been 11 years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, which has helped close the wage gap, but disparities still exist, especially among women of color. I call on the Senate to consider the House-passed #PaycheckFairness Act and ensure #EqualPay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2020 Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Trahan, McKinley, Rose, and Simpson Lead Introduction of Congressional Resolution Supporting Minor League Baseball Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 House Overwhelmingly Passes Maloney's Never Again Education Act Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we observe International #HolocaustRemembrance Day, I'm proud the House passed @RepMaloney 's bill to strengthen and expand Holocaust education efforts. "Never again" is not a self-executing proclamation; it requires a commitment of resources and will." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz and other Nazi death camps, too many Americans do not know basic information about the Holocaust. Today, I joined @RepMaloney to discuss her bill to expand Holocaust education & thank her for her leadership on this issue. #WeRemember" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of trailblazer & former Calvert County teacher Katherine Johnson. Her contributions to @NASA broke down racial & gender barriers, & led the way for generations of women to excel in STEM. I extend my condolences to her family & friends." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner Urge Administration Officials To Release Additional H-2B Visas Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Hice Spearheads Letter Thanking President for Pro-life, Pro-Family Policies Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 26, the House will consider the Emmett Till Antilynching Act to designate lynching as a hate crime under federal law. I thank @RepBobbyRush, @RepJerryNadler, & @RepKarenBass for their leadership on this bill, & I urge my colleagues to support it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 20, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on Historic Antilynching Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 20, 2020 Raskin and Chu Launch Investigation into NIH and FBI Probes of Chinese Scientists Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to Hon. Alex Azar II, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Wyden, Merkley Push Trump Administration to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Labor - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Departments of Education and Labor to Withdraw Rules Allowing for Federally Sanctioned Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 18, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Congressional Caucuses Oppose Trump Admin Rules to Weaken First Amendment Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 17, 2020 Hoyer Delivers Remarks at 39th Annual Black History Month Breakfast Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 House Democrats Call Out Trump's Broken Promises in Budget, Pass Equal Rights Amendment Resolution Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2020 Congressman Lamborn Joins Lawmakers Signing an Amicus Brief Supporting Religious Liberty Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Feb. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the U.S. Department of Justice - Warren, Colleagues Call for Attorney General Barr's Resignation After "Corrupt" Intervention in Roger Stone Case Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Taking the step to add the #ERA to the Constitution is one of the many that House Dems are taking to combat discrimination against women. We have: Passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct Passed #VAWA reauthorization Continued to work to protect women's reproductive rights." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Discrimination & inequality persist & as long as our Constitution does not explicitly ban discrimination based upon gender, we will continue to see forms of discrimination against women linger in our country. That's why I voted today for the #ERANow & urged colleagues to join me." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "For those who say gender discrimination isn't a problem: The gender wage gap still persists Women are at risk of being placed on leave or fired due to pregnancy Reproductive health rights are under attack We need the #ERANow. I was proud to reaffirm my support for it today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Removing Deadline for Ratification of Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "The House will vote today to remove the deadline for ratification of the #ERA & move toward enshrining women's equality in the Constitution. There is no time limit to do the right thing. I look forward to voting to reaffirm my support for the #ERANow" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2020 U.S. House of Representatives Passes Rep Speier's Bill to Facilitate Ratification of The Era Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 13, 2020 Tweet - "After Congress passed the Equal Rights Amendment, I voted to ratify it in MD as a State Senator. The ERA was overdue then, and it is overdue now. But it is never too late to do the right thing. I was proud to vote today to remove the arbitrary deadline for ratification. #ERANow." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's #MuslimBan is inconsistent with our nation's values, makes America less safe, and undermines our economy. I thank @HouseJudiciary for its work on the #NoBAN Act to repeal this harmful policy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Supporting H.J. Res. 79 and the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will pass @RepSpeier's resolution to remove the arbitrary deadline of ratification of the #ERA. Doing so will provide more clarity that the ERA should become the 28th amendment. There shouldn't be a time limit for doing the right thing. #ERANow" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of State - Van Hollen, Young, Durbin, & Graham Request State Department Assessment of Situation in Kashmir and of Religious Minorities in India Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Subcommittee Chairman Raskin Seeks Update on Fbi Process to Collect and Report Hate Crimes Statistics Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 12, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Rep. Vela Joins Over 100 House Democrats in Call for Immediate End of Remain in Mexico Policy Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 10, 2020 Hoyer Remarks at Press Event on Bill to Establish Women's History Museum Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2020 Tweet - "The National Women's History Museum will ensure that women's voices are not left out in telling our history. I thank @RepMaloney for her bill to establish this museum on the National Mall, which I look forward to bringing to the Floor tomorrow. https://go.usa.gov/xd9S7" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2020 Feinstein, Murray, Senate Democrats Question ICE on Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Smithsonian Women's Museum Act to the House Floor under suspension next week to establish a women's history museum on the National Mall." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2020 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2020 Tweet - "On Feb. 13, I look forward to bringing @RepSpeier's bipartisan resolution to the House Floor to remove the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment & help enshrine women's equality in our Constitution. I thank Rep. Speier & @RepMaloney for their leadership on this." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Matthew Albence, Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Van Hollen Joins Murray, Feinstein, Senate Democrats in Letter Requesting Answers on ICE Treatment of Transgender Detainees Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 6, 2020 Congressman Lowenthal Introduces Bill To Protect Federal Lands In Utah As Wilderness Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 5, 2020 Reaction to President's State of the Union Address Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Announces Andrea Chamblee as State of the Union Guest Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth let us pay tribute to the Civil Rights Movement & renew our call for the Senate to pass #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote. In partnership w the @theBlackCaucus, House Dems will continue to work to advance equality & opportunity for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Tweet - "The expansion of President Trump's illegal Muslim ban will continue to harm America and put our people and economy at risk. I will continue working with the @HouseJudiciary Committee to advance @RepJudyChu's bill to repeal this harmful, discriminatory ban." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 31, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President Expanding the Travel Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2020 Tweet - "On @NASA 's Day of Remembrance, I join in paying tribute to each of the brave men & women who dedicated their lives to advance scientific discovery. As we honor them, I will continue to advocate for NASA missions & those carrying out this critical work. #NASARemembers" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Police Shooting in Temple Hills Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It has been 11 years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, which has helped close the wage gap, but disparities still exist, especially among women of color. I call on the Senate to consider the House-passed #PaycheckFairness Act and ensure #EqualPay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2020 Save Minor League Baseball Task Force Co-Chairs Trahan, McKinley, Rose, and Simpson Lead Introduction of Congressional Resolution Supporting Minor League Baseball Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 House Overwhelmingly Passes Maloney's Never Again Education Act Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Rounds, King, Harris, Pingree, Keating, Bergman Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging Administration to Increase the Number of Temporary, Non-Immigrant H-2B Workers for 2020 Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we observe International #HolocaustRemembrance Day, I'm proud the House passed @RepMaloney 's bill to strengthen and expand Holocaust education efforts. "Never again" is not a self-executing proclamation; it requires a commitment of resources and will." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2020 Tweet - "75 years after the liberation of Auschwitz and other Nazi death camps, too many Americans do not know basic information about the Holocaust. Today, I joined @RepMaloney to discuss her bill to expand Holocaust education & thank her for her leadership on this issue. #WeRemember" Rep.Steny Hoyer
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