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Dec. 4, 2018 Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Keep Our Promise to Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "As year-end spending negotiations continue, House Dems continue to stand firm against @POTUS's border wall. We support strong border security, but we must balance that with protecting the dignity of immigrants & asylum seekers & minimizing harmful impacts to border communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This morning I told reporters President George H.W. Bush is the quintessential example of what those of us in public service ought to be. He respected our institutions, practiced civility, expected courtesy and gave it to others. #Remembering41" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen Demands Answers from Zinke on Interior's Oil Spill Regulations Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Joined @Kasie on @MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the importance of passing legislation to protect Special Counsel Mueller's investigation & how I hope the President & Congressional Republicans will work on a bipartisan basis to responsibly fund government & avoid a #GOPShutdown." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today is the 25th anniversary of the #BradyBill, which established a 5-day waiting period and background checks for firearms. Congress must do more to #EndGunViolence, and House Democrats are committed to taking action when we take the Majority in the new year. #NeverAgain" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Recent hate-motivated events, including the shooting in PA, demonstrate how the dangerous rise of white nationalism & anti-Semitism is a threat to all Americans & our democracy. I join @bend_thearc in unequivocally rejecting white nationalism in all forms. #RejectWhiteNationalism" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today, on #TransDayofRememberance, we mark the tragic loss of transgender Americans over the last year. Let us honor their memory by continuing to work together to end violence against #LGBT individuals & ensure equality for all Americans. #TDoR2018" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Demand Justification for Deployment of Active Duty Troops to the Border Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers See Troubling Language in Trade Deal Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Racist Flyers in Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Departure of Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Department of Justice's Opinion on the Appointment of Matthew Whitaker Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The racist flyers distributed in communities throughout #MD05 are unacceptable & must be condemned by all. Hate has no place in our communities. We must come together to denounce this racist & hateful rhetoric and ensure all families in Maryland feel safe in their communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks 80 years since the pogrom known as #Kristallnacht terrorized Jewish communities. In our day, as we hear echoes of fascism and Nazism in global and domestic politics, we must look to Kristallnacht as a warning from history." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Attempt to Restrict Asylum Claims at the U.S. Border Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Today's immigration announcement is yet another indicator of @POTUS' inhumane & ill-conceived asylum policies. Imposing illegal restrictions on refugees seeking asylum runs counter to our nation's principles & represents an overreach of presidential power." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Hoyer Announces Bid for Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks 50 years since #ShirleyChisholm's election to Congress. She was an independent, transformational figure & served as the 1st African American woman in Congress. Let us honor her legacy & #vote tomorrow for leaders who will continue the fight for equality & opportunity." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Congressman Gosar Urges DOJ To Investigate Source of Caravans Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Tweet - "After the mass shooting at the #TreeofLifeSynagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday, I sent a letter to @SpeakerRyan in support of @HouseJudDems Ranking Member @RepJerryNadler's call for hearings on the increase in hate crimes and domestic terrorism. http://bit.ly/2F44pzA" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the University of Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan - Letter Calling for Judiciary Committee Hearings on Rise of Hate Crimes, Domestic Terrorism Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, DOI - Extend Comment Period For Rule Limiting Free Speech On The National Mall Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 28, 2018 Van Hollen Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in urging @SecretaryZinke to extend the public comment period for @NPS' rule to limit free speech on the National Mall. The American people deserve sufficient opportunity to understand & comment on changes that impact their rights. https://bit.ly/2PNS3wp" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 24, 2018 Van Hollen Statement on Suspicious Packages Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - National Capital Region Democrats To Zinke: Extend Comment Period For Rule Limiting Free Speech On The National Mall Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Harris Commends President Trump for Signing the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Into Law Rep. Andy Harris
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's attempts to erase the #Trans community are shameful & wrong. I will continue to work with the @LGBTEqCaucus to pass the #EqualityAct & fight against policies that discriminate against #LGBT Americans. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/politics/transgender-trump-administration-sex-definition.amp.html … #WontBeErased" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey Joins Senator Shaheen on Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo Urging Trump Administration to Recommit to Refugee Admissions Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of the Office of National Intelligence - Connolly Joins More than 50 Members of Congress in Calling On the Trump Administration to Release Evidence of Prior U.S. Awareness of the Saudi Plot to Capture Khashoggi Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to have earned a 97% on the @HRC scorecard for #LGBT equality. I will continue to work with HRC and my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to combat discriminatory policies & promote equality and opportunity for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Cancel Saudi Arabia Trip Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Date Title Politician
Dec. 4, 2018 Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Keep Our Promise to Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "As year-end spending negotiations continue, House Dems continue to stand firm against @POTUS's border wall. We support strong border security, but we must balance that with protecting the dignity of immigrants & asylum seekers & minimizing harmful impacts to border communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "This morning I told reporters President George H.W. Bush is the quintessential example of what those of us in public service ought to be. He respected our institutions, practiced civility, expected courtesy and gave it to others. #Remembering41" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 3, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen Demands Answers from Zinke on Interior's Oil Spill Regulations Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 3, 2018 Tweet - "Joined @Kasie on @MSNBC this afternoon to discuss the importance of passing legislation to protect Special Counsel Mueller's investigation & how I hope the President & Congressional Republicans will work on a bipartisan basis to responsibly fund government & avoid a #GOPShutdown." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2018 Tweet - "Today is the 25th anniversary of the #BradyBill, which established a 5-day waiting period and background checks for firearms. Congress must do more to #EndGunViolence, and House Democrats are committed to taking action when we take the Majority in the new year. #NeverAgain" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Lawmakers Call on Sec. DeVos to Rescind Title IX Proposed Rules Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 29, 2018 Tweet - "Recent hate-motivated events, including the shooting in PA, demonstrate how the dangerous rise of white nationalism & anti-Semitism is a threat to all Americans & our democracy. I join @bend_thearc in unequivocally rejecting white nationalism in all forms. #RejectWhiteNationalism" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today, on #TransDayofRememberance, we mark the tragic loss of transgender Americans over the last year. Let us honor their memory by continuing to work together to end violence against #LGBT individuals & ensure equality for all Americans. #TDoR2018" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Demand Justification for Deployment of Active Duty Troops to the Border Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - Lawmakers See Troubling Language in Trade Deal Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 16, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Racist Flyers in Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Departure of Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Department of Justice's Opinion on the Appointment of Matthew Whitaker Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 13, 2018 Tweet - "The racist flyers distributed in communities throughout #MD05 are unacceptable & must be condemned by all. Hate has no place in our communities. We must come together to denounce this racist & hateful rhetoric and ensure all families in Maryland feel safe in their communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2018 MSNBC "All in with Chris Hayes" - Transcript: Interview with Rep. Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Nov. 9, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks 80 years since the pogrom known as #Kristallnacht terrorized Jewish communities. In our day, as we hear echoes of fascism and Nazism in global and domestic politics, we must look to Kristallnacht as a warning from history." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Matthew Whitaker, Acting Attorney General - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee - House Judiciary Democrats Write Letters Concerning Firing of Attorney General Sessions Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Attempt to Restrict Asylum Claims at the U.S. Border Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Today's immigration announcement is yet another indicator of @POTUS' inhumane & ill-conceived asylum policies. Imposing illegal restrictions on refugees seeking asylum runs counter to our nation's principles & represents an overreach of presidential power." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Resignation of Attorney General Jeff Sessions Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Hoyer Announces Bid for Majority Leader Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 5, 2018 Tweet - "Today marks 50 years since #ShirleyChisholm's election to Congress. She was an independent, transformational figure & served as the 1st African American woman in Congress. Let us honor her legacy & #vote tomorrow for leaders who will continue the fight for equality & opportunity." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 2, 2018 Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Congressman Gosar Urges DOJ To Investigate Source of Caravans Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to The Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Sens. Menendez, Blumenthal Lead Group of 31 Senators in Letter to Pompeo Opposing Elimination of Women's Rights Report Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Tweet - "After the mass shooting at the #TreeofLifeSynagogue in Pittsburgh on Saturday, I sent a letter to @SpeakerRyan in support of @HouseJudDems Ranking Member @RepJerryNadler's call for hearings on the increase in hate crimes and domestic terrorism. http://bit.ly/2F44pzA" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the University of Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 31, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan - Letter Calling for Judiciary Committee Hearings on Rise of Hate Crimes, Domestic Terrorism Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 29, 2018 Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, DOI - Extend Comment Period For Rule Limiting Free Speech On The National Mall Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 28, 2018 Van Hollen Statement on Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 27, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 25, 2018 Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in urging @SecretaryZinke to extend the public comment period for @NPS' rule to limit free speech on the National Mall. The American people deserve sufficient opportunity to understand & comment on changes that impact their rights. https://bit.ly/2PNS3wp" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 24, 2018 Van Hollen Statement on Suspicious Packages Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 24, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - National Capital Region Democrats To Zinke: Extend Comment Period For Rule Limiting Free Speech On The National Mall Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 24, 2018 Harris Commends President Trump for Signing the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act Into Law Rep.Andy Harris
Oct. 23, 2018 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's attempts to erase the #Trans community are shameful & wrong. I will continue to work with the @LGBTEqCaucus to pass the #EqualityAct & fight against policies that discriminate against #LGBT Americans. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/politics/transgender-trump-administration-sex-definition.amp.html … #WontBeErased" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Senator Markey Joins Senator Shaheen on Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo Urging Trump Administration to Recommit to Refugee Admissions Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Daniel Coats, Director of the Office of National Intelligence - Connolly Joins More than 50 Members of Congress in Calling On the Trump Administration to Release Evidence of Prior U.S. Awareness of the Saudi Plot to Capture Khashoggi Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 18, 2018 Tweet - "I'm proud to have earned a 97% on the @HRC scorecard for #LGBT equality. I will continue to work with HRC and my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to combat discriminatory policies & promote equality and opportunity for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 18, 2018 Letter to President Donald Trump - House Members Call for Sanctions After Jamal Khashoggi Murder Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 17, 2018 Letter to the Honorable Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Treasury - Cancel Saudi Arabia Trip Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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