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Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Aswers From HHS on Sudden End to Women's Health Helpline Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Congress Calls on Barr to Expand DOJ's Epstein Probe Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is forcing Planned Parenthood & other providers out of the Title X program. With its "gag rule," the Administration is undermining access to health care for countless women. Dems will continue to #StandWithPP and work to #ProtectX." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have made progress #ForThePeople in the first 200 days of the Majority, including passing the #PaycheckFairness Act to close the gender wage gap. RT if you agree the Senate should take up and pass this bill to ensure #EqualPayforEqualWork. #200DaysofProgress" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 2, 2019 Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Calling on FIFA to Pay Female Soccer Players Equally Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to #RaiseTheWage for women and families in #MD05 and across the country. Over 20 million women will benefit from the #RaisetheWage Act, especially women of color who make up 40% of the workforce and face higher rates of wage discrimination." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 11, 2019 House Includes Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Bill in Fy20 Ndaa Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019 Raskin, Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in Ndaa Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD in 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act to end pay disparity, but 56 years later the wage gap persists. In March, House Dems took action and passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct; I call on the Senate to pass it. We must keep fighting to ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2019 Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseJudiciary Committee for holding a hearing today on the systematic effort by Republican lawmakers across the country to take away reproductive choice and access to health care for women. We'll explore all options to #StopTheBans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "Deeply disturbed that Louisiana is the latest state to sign into law an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. I strongly oppose efforts across the country to take away health care rights from women and will continue to fight back against these efforts. #StopTheBans" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2019 Brown Helps Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Protect Women's Health Care Freedom Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "We have seen 18 abortion bans pass in states in 2019 -- and now Missouri is set to become the first state where there is no legal, safe provider of abortion. We must #StoptheBans. Dems will continue to stand up for women's access to health care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2019 Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2019 Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution in Defense of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "No politician has the right to stand between a woman and her doctor. I join in standing with women and men rallying outside #SCOTUS and around the nation to #StopTheBans. I will continue to fight for every woman's right to make her own health care decisions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to @DrLeanaWen, President & CEO of @PPFA, for speaking out against GOP attempts to undermine #RoevWade & take away health care. House Dems will continue to fight to protect women's health care rights. #StopTheBans" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "On the 100th anniversary of the House passage of the 19th amendment, we celebrate the progress made -- including the most diverse Congress in the history of our country, w over 100 women serving -- & recommit to ensuring equal opportunity & protecting voting rights. #WomensVote100" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @WaysMeansCmte for calling attention to our nation's maternal mortality crisis & disparities facing women of color. After last month's launch of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, this hearing is the latest step by Dems to highlight this crisis & discuss how to address it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Abortion Bans in Alabama and Georgia Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "New reports on maternal mortality are extremely alarming. It's inconceivable that American women are at a higher risk of pregnancy-related deaths than their own mothers, & that African American women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 16, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senators Hassan and Warren Lead Colleagues in Requesting Increased Funding in FY2020 Budget for Title X Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 9, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Adams, Underwood, House Democrats, Advocates to Launch Black Maternal Health Caucus Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 The Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Condemn the Trump Administration's Sabotage of Health Care, Reauthorize VAWA Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House passed the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019, sponsored by @RepKarenBass, with bipartisan support. Here's how #VAWA19 prevents domestic violence and ensures survivors have the resources to recover and seek justice:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "I just voted for #VAWA19 to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct & strengthen the law. House Dems are committed to preventing domestic violence and assisting all survivors, including vulnerable populations." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 ensures that resources to prevent domestic violence and aid survivors are accessible to underserved communities, including #LGBT Americans. I'm proud to vote for this legislation today. #VAWA19" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 makes improvements to existing law based on feedback from domestic violence advocates so that we can end the scourge of domestic violence and better assist survivors. That's why I'm proud to vote for #VAWA19 on the Floor today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House of Representatives will vote to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct with improvements to current law to prevent domestic violence, assist survivors, and support law enforcement. I'm proud to stand with advocates like @NTFSDV in support of #VAWA19." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "As we recognize #EqualPayDay today, I urge the Senate to take up the #PaycheckFairness Act, which the Democratic-led House passed last week. The wage gap affects women & families across the country, & we must take action to ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork. https://bit.ly/2I6M3On " Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Did you know the #WageGap deprives women in the U.S. of nearly $900 billion in income every year? This #EqualPayDay, I join with @HouseDemWomen & all House Dems in support of #EqualPayForEqualWork & call on the Senate to take up & pass #HR7, the #PaycheckFairnessAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning I said that the House will consider @RepColinAllred's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's sabotage of the #ACA. I hope all Members who claim they want to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions will vote for this resolution." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2019 Harris, 80 Members of the House of Representatives Introduce the Conscience Protection Act Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 29, 2019 House Democrats Take Action to Raise Wages, Make Health Care More Affordable For The People Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Stop Wage Theft and Improve Wage Recovery Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 30, 2019 Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 30, 2019 Letter to Alex Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Aswers From HHS on Sudden End to Women's Health Helpline Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General of the Department of Justice - Congress Calls on Barr to Expand DOJ's Epstein Probe Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2019 Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration is forcing Planned Parenthood & other providers out of the Title X program. With its "gag rule," the Administration is undermining access to health care for countless women. Dems will continue to #StandWithPP and work to #ProtectX." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 16, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have made progress #ForThePeople in the first 200 days of the Majority, including passing the #PaycheckFairness Act to close the gender wage gap. RT if you agree the Senate should take up and pass this bill to ensure #EqualPayforEqualWork. #200DaysofProgress" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 2, 2019 Cantwell, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Calling on FIFA to Pay Female Soccer Players Equally Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services - Democrats Call for Reversal of Trump Administration's Gag Rule Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 18, 2019 Tweet - "It's time to #RaiseTheWage for women and families in #MD05 and across the country. Over 20 million women will benefit from the #RaisetheWage Act, especially women of color who make up 40% of the workforce and face higher rates of wage discrimination." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo - Kaine Joins Bipartisan Letter to Pompeo To Push for Release of Saudi Women's Rights Activists Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 11, 2019 House Includes Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and Dependents Bill in Fy20 Ndaa Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019 Raskin, Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in Ndaa Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "Our nation is so proud of USWNT, and we're all cheering them on today. I also stand with them in their fight for EqualPay. It is unacceptable that women are paid less than men for the same work, and we must continue to work to close the pay gap now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "The Trump Administration's TitleX gag rule must be stopped. The Dem-led House passed a bill yesterday that would block POTUS from using this rule to prevent women from accessing health care. I urge the Senate to do the same." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Hoyer: The Trump Administration's Title X Gag Rule Must Be Stopped Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 10, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD in 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act to end pay disparity, but 56 years later the wage gap persists. In March, House Dems took action and passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct; I call on the Senate to pass it. We must keep fighting to ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 6, 2019 Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Secretary of State - Brooks, Frankel Urge Pompeo to Include Afghan Women in Peace Talks Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 5, 2019 Congresswomen Adams and Underwood Introduce the CARE for Families Act Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 4, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @HouseJudiciary Committee for holding a hearing today on the systematic effort by Republican lawmakers across the country to take away reproductive choice and access to health care for women. We'll explore all options to #StopTheBans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2019 Tweet - "Deeply disturbed that Louisiana is the latest state to sign into law an abortion ban with no exceptions for rape or incest. I strongly oppose efforts across the country to take away health care rights from women and will continue to fight back against these efforts. #StopTheBans" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2019 Brown Helps Introduce Bicameral Legislation To Protect Women's Health Care Freedom Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 29, 2019 Tweet - "We have seen 18 abortion bans pass in states in 2019 -- and now Missouri is set to become the first state where there is no legal, safe provider of abortion. We must #StoptheBans. Dems will continue to stand up for women's access to health care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2019 Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Federal Legislation to Guarantee Equal Access to Abortion, Everywhere Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 23, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Join House and Senate Dems to Introduce Legislation Guaranteeing Equal Access to Abortion Services Everywhere Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2019 Menendez, Booker, Democratic Colleagues Introduce Resolution in Support of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2019 Feinstein, Harris, Senate Democrats Highlight Support for Women's Reproductive Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2019 Cortez Masto, Senate Democrats Introduce Resolution in Defense of Women's Reproductive Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "No politician has the right to stand between a woman and her doctor. I join in standing with women and men rallying outside #SCOTUS and around the nation to #StopTheBans. I will continue to fight for every woman's right to make her own health care decisions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "Thank you to @DrLeanaWen, President & CEO of @PPFA, for speaking out against GOP attempts to undermine #RoevWade & take away health care. House Dems will continue to fight to protect women's health care rights. #StopTheBans" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2019 Tweet - "On the 100th anniversary of the House passage of the 19th amendment, we celebrate the progress made -- including the most diverse Congress in the history of our country, w over 100 women serving -- & recommit to ensuring equal opportunity & protecting voting rights. #WomensVote100" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 16, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @WaysMeansCmte for calling attention to our nation's maternal mortality crisis & disparities facing women of color. After last month's launch of the Black Maternal Health Caucus, this hearing is the latest step by Dems to highlight this crisis & discuss how to address it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Abortion Bans in Alabama and Georgia Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Norma Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Burgess and Roby Urge Continued FDA Oversight of Mail-Order Abortion Drugs Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 8, 2019 Tweet - "New reports on maternal mortality are extremely alarming. It's inconceivable that American women are at a higher risk of pregnancy-related deaths than their own mothers, & that African American women are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 16, 2019 Letter to Sen. Roy Blunt, Chair of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Sen. Patty Murray, Ranking Member of the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Sub-Committee of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Senators Hassan and Warren Lead Colleagues in Requesting Increased Funding in FY2020 Budget for Title X Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 9, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Adams, Underwood, House Democrats, Advocates to Launch Black Maternal Health Caucus Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 The Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Condemn the Trump Administration's Sabotage of Health Care, Reauthorize VAWA Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House passed the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019, sponsored by @RepKarenBass, with bipartisan support. Here's how #VAWA19 prevents domestic violence and ensures survivors have the resources to recover and seek justice:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "I just voted for #VAWA19 to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct & strengthen the law. House Dems are committed to preventing domestic violence and assisting all survivors, including vulnerable populations." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 ensures that resources to prevent domestic violence and aid survivors are accessible to underserved communities, including #LGBT Americans. I'm proud to vote for this legislation today. #VAWA19" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "The #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct Reauthorization of 2019 makes improvements to existing law based on feedback from domestic violence advocates so that we can end the scourge of domestic violence and better assist survivors. That's why I'm proud to vote for #VAWA19 on the Floor today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House of Representatives will vote to reauthorize the #ViolenceAgainstWomenAct with improvements to current law to prevent domestic violence, assist survivors, and support law enforcement. I'm proud to stand with advocates like @NTFSDV in support of #VAWA19." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 4, 2019 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "As we recognize #EqualPayDay today, I urge the Senate to take up the #PaycheckFairness Act, which the Democratic-led House passed last week. The wage gap affects women & families across the country, & we must take action to ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork. https://bit.ly/2I6M3On " Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "Did you know the #WageGap deprives women in the U.S. of nearly $900 billion in income every year? This #EqualPayDay, I join with @HouseDemWomen & all House Dems in support of #EqualPayForEqualWork & call on the Senate to take up & pass #HR7, the #PaycheckFairnessAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning I said that the House will consider @RepColinAllred's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's sabotage of the #ACA. I hope all Members who claim they want to protect Americans with pre-existing conditions will vote for this resolution." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2019 Harris, 80 Members of the House of Representatives Introduce the Conscience Protection Act Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 29, 2019 House Democrats Take Action to Raise Wages, Make Health Care More Affordable For The People Rep.Steny Hoyer
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