| April 20, 2021
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Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I discussed the House's busy week, considering 3 justice & civil rights bills: the NO BAN Act, Access to Counsel Act, & #HR51, #DCStatehood. It's past time that we ensure the 700,000 Americans living in DC have full representation in Congress."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 20, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on The Chauvin Verdict
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 20, 2021
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As Seafood Processing Season Begins, Maryland and Virginia Senators Applaud Announcement by Biden Administration Releasing Additional H-2B Visas
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Fda to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the US - To Confront Worldwide Rise of Anti-Semitism, Rosen and Lankford Lead Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 19, 2021
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Tweet - "I continue to be deeply disturbed by the wrongful imprisonment of Alexey #Navalny and reports of his worsening condition in jail. I join in calls urging the Russian government to release him and for Putin to be held responsible for this injustice."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 16, 2021
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Tweet - "I am heartbroken by the news of another mass shooting in our country -- this one claiming eight innocent lives in Indianapolis. My thoughts are with the grieving families of those lost in Indianapolis."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 16, 2021
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Legislative Program
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Feinstein, Markey, Colleagues Urge FDA to Ban Menthol Cigarettes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 16, 2021
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Letter to The Hon. Joe Biden, President of The United States - Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Senate Democrats Urge Biden to Finally Close Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 16, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Cardin, Van Hollen Renew Push to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Van Hollen, Cardin Renew Push to Ban High-Capacity Gun Magazines
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Recognizing U.S. Capitol Police Force
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 14, 2021
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today I told reporters how moved I was by yesterday's ceremony in honor of Capitol Police Office Billy Evans. The recent attacks on the Capitol complex make it clear we must act to protect the safety of officers, Members, staff, and reporters."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 13, 2021
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Hoyer Statement On Continued Systemic Racism in Policing
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 13, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases - Dr. Joyce, GOP Doctors Urge Dr. Fauci to Address Public Health Crisis on Southern Border
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| April 13, 2021
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Tweet - "The fatal police shooting in MN & the horrifying incident in VA, are the latest examples of the persistent bias against African Americans in our country. No one can claim surprise why so many African Americans are afraid of encounters with law enforcement."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 9, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Biden Budget Outline
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 9, 2021
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Tweet - "The House passed #ERA and #VAWA to stand up for women's equality and provide survivors of domestic violence with important resources. Democrats will continue to work to enshrine women's equality in our Constitution once and for all."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 8, 2021
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Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS for his leadership in confronting America's gun-violence epidemic with seriousness & resolve. The actions taken today reflect the Biden Administration's serious commitment to protecting Americans from gun violence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 8, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on Biden Measures to Address Gun Violence
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 8, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Actions to Address Gun Violence
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 6, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 6, 2021
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Tweet - "The George Floyd #JusticeinPolicingAct will ensure police accountability while also working to address racial bias in policing. This bill is an important step to prevent more wrongful deaths of Black Americans. #BlackLivesMatter"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 6, 2021
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Tweet - "Americans strongly support key provisions of the George Floyd #JusticeinPolicingAct. We must affirm that #BlackLivesMatter and work to change the culture of law enforcement to promote better relationships with the communities they serve."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 5, 2021
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Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 5, 2021
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Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, House Majority Leader - Neguse, Spanberger Lead 65 Colleagues in Pressing Senate Majority Leader to Vote on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| April 2, 2021
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Van Hollen Statement on The Death of Capitol Police Officer William Evans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| April 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Too many Americans have been killed by senseless acts of gun violence, and it shouldn't take a pandemic to #EndGunViolence. I urge the Senate to advance House-passed gun violence prevention legislation and take action to save lives."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 2, 2021
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Tweet - "Firearms should not be allowed into the hands of those who can't bear them responsibly, and the majority of Americans agree common sense background checks are critical to keep communities safe from gun violence. Our nation needs #HR8 and #HR1446 to #EndGunViolence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 1, 2021
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Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly believe that LGBTQ individuals should not be denied equal protections under the law. House Democrats have passed the #EqualityAct and will continue calling on the Senate to extend anti-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 1, 2021
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Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 31, 2021
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Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| March 31, 2021
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Tweet - "The Dream and Promise Act puts DACA, TPS, and DED recipients on a pathway to citizenship. I urge the Senate to take up H.R. 6 and reaffirm to Dreamers that their #HomeIsHere."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 31, 2021
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Tweet - "Democrats are committed to fixing our broken immigration system, and the House has already passed 2 major pieces of bipartisan legislation to do so. These bills will take steps to bring our nation closer to its founding ideals, and the Senate should take them up without delay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 26, 2021
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New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Tweet - "The bill signed by Gov. Kemp this evening is part of a national strategy by Republicans to prevent minorities from voting, a blatant embrace of the Jim Crow-era voter suppression that made our democracy so imperfect for so long."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 25, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, COONS, WICKER REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN BILL TARGETING DEBT-BASED DRIVER'S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 25, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Georgia Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 24, 2021
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Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #ForThePeople Act to the House Floor earlier this month, and I'm pleased the Democratic-led Senate is advancing #S1 today to safeguard our democracy and strengthen election integrity. Dems will continue working to enact this critical legislation."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 23, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on the Shooting in Boulder
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 23, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General - Meijer, Colleagues Call for Investigation into Biden's Border Wall Freeze
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| March 23, 2021
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Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to learn of the mass shooting in Boulder and join in mourning the ten individuals who were killed. My thoughts are with the loved ones of those killed and the individuals injured by this senseless act of violence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 22, 2021
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Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitz, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 22, 2021
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Letter to Inspector General Michael Horowitze, Department of Justice - Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Call on DOJ Inspector General to Conduct Comprehensive Review of Bureau of Prison COVID-19 Deaths
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 22, 2021
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Tweet - "China's campaign against Uyghurs has violated the human rights of millions of innocent people. The multilateral sanctions announced today represent a significant effort by the US & our global partners to exert pressure on Beijing to cease this persecution."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 19, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Calling on Biden to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 19, 2021
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Hoyer, Cardin Renew Push to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 19, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, HOYER RENEW PUSH TO MAKE SOUTHERN MARYLAND A NEW NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 19, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm proud to join in reintroducing legislation to designate Southern Maryland as a Natural Heritage Area, an important way to preserve and commemorate our treasured natural and cultural resources. Click here to learn more about my bill:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, CAPITO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 18, 2021
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Tweet - "The Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for Dreamers, TPS & DED holders, and agriculture workers who are contributing to our nation. I urge my colleagues to support these bills."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2021
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Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2021
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American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 18, 2021
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Capito, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support National Children's Museum
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 18, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to address our broken immigration system. I thank @RepRaulRuizMD & the @HispanicCaucus for their leadership and work to ensure our nation is carrying out its founding principles."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "I'm pleased that the House is taking action today to reauthorize #VAWA and remove the arbitrary deadline to ratify the #ERA. I hope my colleagues join me in supporting these important pieces of legislation and stand up for women's equality."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "If we are serious about addressing the pandemic of violence against women in our country, then I hope my GOP colleagues will support #VAWA Reauthorization today. I hope this bill passes with bipartisan support and is taken up by the Senate without delay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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A Historic Day for Women
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| March 17, 2021
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Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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Tweet - "The horrific shootings in the Atlanta-area & the continued violence against Asian Americans must be condemned in the strongest terms. While a motive hasn't been announced, there has been a clear increase in anti-Asian discrimination during this pandemic and it is unacceptable."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 17, 2021
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume on Passage of Historic Legislation to Uphold and Strengthen the Rights of Women
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| March 16, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, RASKIN LEAD INTRODUCTION OF PERMIT-TO-PURCHASE GUN SAFETY BILL
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 16, 2021
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VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL, HIMES INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO CLOSE DANGEROUS LOOPHOLE TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 16, 2021
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Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 16, 2021
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Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Introduction Of Permit-To-Purchase Gun Safety Bill
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| March 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representatives Cohen, Schakowsky, Buchanan, and Fitzpatrick Lead More than 100 Members Asking Secretary Vilsack to Publish Rule Preventing Horse "Soring"
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 15, 2021
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The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume
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| March 13, 2021
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Tweet - "It's been 1 year since Breonna Taylor lost her life to police brutality & we still #SayHerName today. The Senate should pass the #GeorgeFloydLaw to prevent more Black lives from being cut short by misconduct & ensure police can protect the communities they swore to serve."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 12, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 12, 2021
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Tweet - "Following a productive week in the House, including passing the #AmericanRescuePlan, the #PROAct, & legislation to address gun violence, I look forward to bringing these important priorities to the Floor next week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| March 11, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Rochelle Walensky, Director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Duckworth, Merkley and Warren Call on Cdc for Safety Guidance on Covid-19 Vaccine for Pregnant Individuals
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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