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June 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased @JacksonLeeTX18's resolution marking the observance of #Juneteenth was unanimously adopted by the House today. I applaud her efforts to recognize Juneteenth in the House and make it a federal holiday -- an effort I support." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "On the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, we remember and honor the Americans who lost their lives and were wounded defending freedom against communism and aiding in the defense of our Korean allies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Corey W. Pack, President of the Talbot County Council - Van Hollen Urges Talbot County Council to Remove Talbot Boys Monument in Its Entirety Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Juneteenth Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I join in commemorating #Juneteenth while reflecting on the enduring and painful legacies of slavery and segregation. Emancipation will not be finished until African Americans are granted security promised by our Declaration of Independence. https://bit.ly/3dbfx9O" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark 31 years since Tiananmen Square massacre, we do so with the painful recognition that little has changed. China remains unfree, its people unable to express themselves without fear of reprisal, its leaders embracing brute force to stifle hope." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Van Hollen Urges Senate Action on Bipartisan Legislation Sanctioning China for Interference in Hong Kong's Autonomy Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 3, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 2, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Killing of George Floyd Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This year, we observe #MemorialDay at a moment in our history characterized by loss, struggle, and sacrifice. As we remember our fallen military heroes, we also pause to reflect on the enormous loss of life from COVID-19, with nearly 100,000 deaths. https://bit.ly/2WYhXUg" Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Honoring our Nation's Heroes Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
June 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased @JacksonLeeTX18's resolution marking the observance of #Juneteenth was unanimously adopted by the House today. I applaud her efforts to recognize Juneteenth in the House and make it a federal holiday -- an effort I support." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "On the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, we remember and honor the Americans who lost their lives and were wounded defending freedom against communism and aiding in the defense of our Korean allies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Corey W. Pack, President of the Talbot County Council - Van Hollen Urges Talbot County Council to Remove Talbot Boys Monument in Its Entirety Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Juneteenth Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 19, 2020 Tweet - "I join in commemorating #Juneteenth while reflecting on the enduring and painful legacies of slavery and segregation. Emancipation will not be finished until African Americans are granted security promised by our Declaration of Independence. https://bit.ly/3dbfx9O" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 9, 2020 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark 31 years since Tiananmen Square massacre, we do so with the painful recognition that little has changed. China remains unfree, its people unable to express themselves without fear of reprisal, its leaders embracing brute force to stifle hope." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Van Hollen Urges Senate Action on Bipartisan Legislation Sanctioning China for Interference in Hong Kong's Autonomy Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 3, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 2, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Install Statue of Justice Thurgood Marshall in U.S. Capitol Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Killing of George Floyd Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2020 Tweet - "This year, we observe #MemorialDay at a moment in our history characterized by loss, struggle, and sacrifice. As we remember our fallen military heroes, we also pause to reflect on the enormous loss of life from COVID-19, with nearly 100,000 deaths. https://bit.ly/2WYhXUg" Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 25, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Honoring our Nation's Heroes Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Senator Markey Joins Senator Hirono to Introduce Resolution to Honor May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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