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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. 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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