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March 11, 2021 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS INTRODUCE THE KEEPING WOMEN AND GIRLS SAFE FROM THE START ACT OF 2021 Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 9, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS BY PREVENTING THE LOSS OF RESEARCH TALENT DURING & BEYOND THE PANDEMIC Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we mark the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth, we pay tribute to the women who have shaped the story of America and those who continue to lead the fight for equality, justice, and opportunity today. https://bit.ly/3b4Y45d" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ REINTRODUCE BILL TO PROMOTE CORPORATE DIVERSITY Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Sen. Menendez Calls for Support to Help Women Get Back to Work Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Support Efforts To Help Women Return To The Workforce Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Democratic Women's Caucus Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Child Care Relief and Recovery in Reconciliation Packages Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Wilkie has lost all credibility, and he has no place leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. He ought to resign immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement Calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to Resign Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Maryland Delegation Highlights Over $40 Million in Federal Funding to Support Survivors and Combat Violence Against Women Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The uptick in violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic is unacceptable. Our Delegation worked hard to secure funds to help ensure survivors & those experiencing domestic violence have the resources they need to recover and rebuild their lives." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Passage of House Resolution to Condemn Unwanted Medical Procedures Without Consent Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House expressed its concern and its disgust at allegations that medical personnel performed serious and invasive surgical and medical procedures on women detained at DHS Irwin County Detention Center without their proper consent." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive critical funding to provide reproductive health care and family planning services to families in Maryland. I'll continue to work with my colleagues to protect a woman's right to make her own health care choices." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4 Million for Reproductive Health Care and Family Planning Services in Underserved Communities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 100+ House Members Introduce Bipartisan I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to Transform Military's Response to Sexual Violence and Missing Servicemembers Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand "Emergency Investigation" into Alleged "Medical Atrocities" in ICE Detention Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "26 years ago #VAWA was signed into law to take a stand against domestic violence toward women. This legislation is just as important today as it was years ago, which is why the House acted early last year reauthorize it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. James Murray, Dir. of the United States Secret Service - Oversight Committee Seeks Answers Regarding Detention of Two Black Mothers on National Mall Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Wicker Leads 94 Pro-Life Legislators in Call to End Taxpayer-Funded Embryonic Stem Cell Research Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Collins urges FDA to classify "abortion on demand" pill as "hazard to public health" Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, as we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay, let us remember that we have so much more work to do to secure full equality for women in America, with women of all backgrounds still facing inequalities that must be confronted and addressed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator US Agency for International Development - Inhofe Joins Letter to Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris, Warren, Murray, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address the Needs of Pregnant People during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Congressman Panetta Calls on DHS for Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Crimes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold POTUS's rule allowing employers to opt out of the ACA mandate guaranteeing contraceptive services at no cost to women for moral or religious reasons." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision on ACA Contraceptive Case Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Lawmakers Move to Repeal Trump's Birth-Control Rule After SCOTUS Rules in Favor Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS ruling against the Louisiana abortion law is a victory for women's reproductive freedom in our country, which has been under assault by Republicans. I will continue to stand with my colleagues in defending women's access to care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Women have lost jobs at a higher rate than men and face greater challenges in re-entering the workforce, such as child care responsibilities. We must address these challenges as we respond to this crisis and ensure women are not left out of our recovery efforts." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Charles Rettig Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Cortez Masto Leads Push To Ensure Survivors Of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 16, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - DeGette leads 108 Members of Congress in urging FDA to ease restrictions on medication abortion Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
March 11, 2021 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 11, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS INTRODUCE THE KEEPING WOMEN AND GIRLS SAFE FROM THE START ACT OF 2021 Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 9, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS BY PREVENTING THE LOSS OF RESEARCH TALENT DURING & BEYOND THE PANDEMIC Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we mark the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth, we pay tribute to the women who have shaped the story of America and those who continue to lead the fight for equality, justice, and opportunity today. https://bit.ly/3b4Y45d" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ REINTRODUCE BILL TO PROMOTE CORPORATE DIVERSITY Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Mr. Brian Deese, Director of The National Economic Council - Brown Joins Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Support Efforts to Help Women Return to The Workforce Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Sen. Menendez Calls for Support to Help Women Get Back to Work Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 3, 2021 Letter to Brian Deese, Director of National Economic Council - Heinrich Urges Biden Administration To Support Efforts To Help Women Return To The Workforce Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 2, 2021 Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Democratic Women's Caucus Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Prioritization of Child Care Relief and Recovery in Reconciliation Packages Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Wilkie has lost all credibility, and he has no place leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. He ought to resign immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement Calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to Resign Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Hon. Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Dir. of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Eric Dreiband, Assistant Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice - Menendez, Booker Join Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin. Halt Deportations of Victims of Medical Malpractice by ICE Doctor Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Maryland Delegation Highlights Over $40 Million in Federal Funding to Support Survivors and Combat Violence Against Women Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The uptick in violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic is unacceptable. Our Delegation worked hard to secure funds to help ensure survivors & those experiencing domestic violence have the resources they need to recover and rebuild their lives." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Passage of House Resolution to Condemn Unwanted Medical Procedures Without Consent Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2020 Tweet - "Today, the House expressed its concern and its disgust at allegations that medical personnel performed serious and invasive surgical and medical procedures on women detained at DHS Irwin County Detention Center without their proper consent." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive critical funding to provide reproductive health care and family planning services to families in Maryland. I'll continue to work with my colleagues to protect a woman's right to make her own health care choices." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4 Million for Reproductive Health Care and Family Planning Services in Underserved Communities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to Tony Pham, Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Rodney Cooper, Executive Director of LaSalle Corrections, Phil Bickham, Warden of Irwin County Detention Center - Homeland Security and Oversight Committees Commence Investigation into ICE Medical Whistleblower Complaint, Request Documents from ICE, LaSalle, Irwin County Detention Center Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 100+ House Members Introduce Bipartisan I Am Vanessa Guillén Act to Transform Military's Response to Sexual Violence and Missing Servicemembers Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand "Emergency Investigation" into Alleged "Medical Atrocities" in ICE Detention Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Dept. of Homeland Security - 173 Members of Congress Urge DHS Inspector General to Open Investigation Into Whistleblower Allegations Regarding High Rates of Hysterectomies Being Performed on Immigrant Women Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2020 Tweet - "26 years ago #VAWA was signed into law to take a stand against domestic violence toward women. This legislation is just as important today as it was years ago, which is why the House acted early last year reauthorize it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security, and the Hon. James Murray, Dir. of the United States Secret Service - Oversight Committee Seeks Answers Regarding Detention of Two Black Mothers on National Mall Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Wicker Leads 94 Pro-Life Legislators in Call to End Taxpayer-Funded Embryonic Stem Cell Research Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Collins urges FDA to classify "abortion on demand" pill as "hazard to public health" Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today, as we celebrate #WomensEqualityDay, let us remember that we have so much more work to do to secure full equality for women in America, with women of all backgrounds still facing inequalities that must be confronted and addressed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Congresswomen Meng and Lee Spearhead Letter to Head of USAID Calling for Changes to Agency's New Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Policy Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator US Agency for International Development - Inhofe Joins Letter to Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator for the U.S. Agency for International Development - Loeffler, Colleagues Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 23, 2020 Question of Personal Privilege Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Harris, Warren, Murray, Lawmakers Urge HHS to Address the Needs of Pregnant People during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Combat Maternal Mortality Crisis Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Kenneth Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Congressman Panetta Calls on DHS for Protections for Immigrant Survivors of Crimes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold POTUS's rule allowing employers to opt out of the ACA mandate guaranteeing contraceptive services at no cost to women for moral or religious reasons." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision on ACA Contraceptive Case Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Lawmakers Move to Repeal Trump's Birth-Control Rule After SCOTUS Rules in Favor Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS ruling against the Louisiana abortion law is a victory for women's reproductive freedom in our country, which has been under assault by Republicans. I will continue to stand with my colleagues in defending women's access to care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Women have lost jobs at a higher rate than men and face greater challenges in re-entering the workforce, such as child care responsibilities. We must address these challenges as we respond to this crisis and ensure women are not left out of our recovery efforts." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Letter to Steven Mnuchin Secretary, U.S. Department of Treasury, and Charles Rettig Commissioner Internal Revenue Service - Cortez Masto Leads Push To Ensure Survivors Of Domestic Violence Can Access Their Economic Impact Payment Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 16, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration - DeGette leads 108 Members of Congress in urging FDA to ease restrictions on medication abortion Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Booker, Gillibrand, Harris, Smith Press Senate Leaders for Maternal Health Policies in Next COVID-19 Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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