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Jan. 18, 2021 Tweet - "In 2021 we celebrate #MLKDay during a pandemic that has exposed racial disparities in health care & our economy, and after a summer when millions of Americans marched against systemic racism." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "My dear friend @GabbyGiffords' moving op-ed reminds us of how resilient we are through her own story. As we remember the tragedy in Tucson, I thank her for inspiring us and for her powerful resolve. May we all draw strength from her words." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on The Passing of Barbara O'malley Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Senator Mike Miller's Resignation Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on The President's Signing of The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 8, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 79 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. We remember the servicemembers who lost their lives on that day, and we honor those who stepped up to serve their country after that attack and in the years since." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize Native American Heritage Day today, we give thanks to this nation's Indigenous peoples and their ancestors. Let us commit to uplifting their voices and repairing the faults that this country has committed against its tribal communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #WorldFreedomDay, which marks the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. As we mark this anniversary, let us recommit ourselves to preserving, protecting, and defending democracy at home and abroad while making progress toward a more perfect union." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we recognize two years since the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Anti-Semitic violence continues to persist in our country, and we must work together as Americans to stamp out all forms of intolerance and hatred." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress - Menendez, Colleagues Call on Library of Congress to Recognize Armenian Genocide Despite Trump Administration's Denial Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin Announce Legislation to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 3 years since the horrific shooting in Las Vegas that left 59 dead & 869 wounded. This remains a dark day for our country, and for so many families who are still mourning. The fight to #EndGunViolence must continue. Senate GOP must stop blocking commonsense gun reforms." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth, and I join in celebrating the contributions of Latinos & Latinas throughout our history. Today, we honor the Latino and Latina health care & essential workers serving on the front lines of this pandemic. https://bit.ly/32vMWKj" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "One-hundred years ago today, the #19thAmendment was ratified as a part of our Constitution, guaranteeing that women would no longer be denied the right to vote under law. https://bit.ly/2EhbMUo" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks #VJDay75, when we pay tribute to our service members who bravely fought to bring WWII to an end. We honor the sacrifices that they made so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve a strong retirement system. On the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act, two reports by @JECDems look at the weakening of our current retirement system and the need to strengthen it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Dems have fought to protect it against GOP efforts to weaken or privatize it. As we face an unprecedented crisis, Dems are working to ensure it remains solvent & its funding protected." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, House Dems will never stop fighting to restore the law's protections & expand access to the ballot box. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2C2weaS" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Time - John Lewis Was the Most Christ-Like Person I Ever Met Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks one year since the horrific shooting in El Paso that took 23 lives and left another 22 injured. We remember the victims today, and our thoughts and prayers are with their families and the entire Latino community. #ElPasoStrong" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate 55 years since the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, we do so at a moment when making affordable health care accessible to more Americans is paramount in our thoughts." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Remembering My Dear Friend John Lewis Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Continue Push to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to U.S. Capitol Building Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "We honored John Lewis this week at the Capitol as the Conscience of the Congress and the conscience of the country. As he departed the Capitol for the last time, we remembered what a great example he was for us all. We will continue to honor his legacy and make #goodtrouble." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conf, I told reporters that we said goodbye to our friend John Lewis today and that there is a hole in the heart of America. We ought to honor his legacy with actions. The Senate ought to take up the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "We feel a great sense of loss, but as a rainbow stretched across the sky over John Lewis, we remember his words: Be hopeful. Be optimistic. Never lose that sense of hope. John will continue to inspire us to hope & strive to realize the beloved community. May he rest in peace." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was the conscience of the Congress and the conscience of the country. There is a sense of great loss of a leader who brought a vision of love and a beloved community; who worked to make America better and have it live out its ideals of equality, justice, and fairness." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Bill Sponsors, Congressional Leaders Applaud Historic House Passage of National Museum of the American Latino Act Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "God blessed us with John Lewis. He made our country better and enriched our lives. There is a hole in America following his passing, but we will remember his goodness, his courage, his vision, and his great accomplishments as he lies in state at the Capitol." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The story of America is incomplete without the story of the American Latino. That's why I was proud to co-sponsor and bring to the Floor @RepJoseSerrano 's bill to create a #LatinoMuseum at the @Smithsonian Institute. I'm pleased it passed the House with unanimous support today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It was my great honor to know John Lewis, to call him my friend, and to participate in today's ceremony welcoming our beloved colleague back to the Capitol. As Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning Jr. said in his invocation, John marched for us and we recommit ourselves to march as he did." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget crossing the bridge hand-in-hand with John to commemorate Bloody Sunday. He called on us never to give up, to never give in, and to keep our eye on the prize of a more beloved community. He was our guide and inspiration -- and so he will remain." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that has helped build a more inclusive America. I was proud to be the lead House sponsor of the ADA. As we celebrate #ADA30, here's a look at the difference the law has made." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #ADA30, let us resolve to continue to protect and expand protections for Americans with disabilities and ensure their full equality and inclusion. Read my Medium post here: https://bit.ly/39uLXvG" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "As the House sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, I'm proud to celebrate 30 years of the ADA today. While we couldn't be together in person, I thank all those who made this landmark civil rights law possible. Happy birthday ADA! #ADA30" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Medium - Hoyer on Thirty Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act: Let Us Resolve to Protect and Expand Protections For Americans with Disabilities and Ensure Full Equality and Inclusion Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "We've made much progress building a more inclusive and more equal America since the #ADA was signed into law. As the House sponsor of the law, I'm proud to join @JimLangevin to introduce a resolution to celebrate #ADA30 & recognize the work to be done." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Removing Confederate Statues, Reminders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 1998, two Capitol police officers, Detective John Gibson & Officer Jacob Chestnut, were fatally shot while on duty. To this day, we mourn their great sacrifice and continue to remember their heroic service to our country. My thoughts are with their families today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "30 years after the ADA, many people w/ disabilities live in segregated, institutional settings, which have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. We must commit to increasing home & community-based services and supports so community living can be a reality for all. #ADA30" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 22, 2020 Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "God blessed each of us with giving to John Lewis health for eight decades. He used that health and strength, mind and body to serve his God, his faith, his country, and his people. He was the most Christ-like person I have ever met, and he represented the best of humanity." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin on House Passage of Bill to Replace Roger Taney Bust at Old Supreme Court with Thurgood Marshall Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "On every step of his journey, John Lewis brought all of us and this country he loved with him. On Friday, his march on earth came to an end and he rests in peace and in the bosom of God. He was our inspiration, our guide, our friend. There is a hole in the heart of America." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America has lost a towering moral figure, & I have lost a dear friend. John Lewis lived his life with purpose and in service, as close to a Christ-like figure as I have ever known. He was a beloved colleague, a trusted representative, & a man of integrity. https://bit.ly/2Wy40vG" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "The decision to retire the name of Washington"s football team was long overdue, but I welcome this new beginning. It is the right thing to do as we seek to stamp out racism in all corners of society." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to intro a bill w/ @RepBarbaraLee , @WhipClyburn , @RepKarenBass , @BennieGThompson , & @GKButterfield to replace the bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney w/ one of Justice Thurgood Marshall & to remove other shameful reminders of slavery from the Capitol:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Washington Football Team Name Change Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
July 7, 2020 Hoyer: I Fully Support the Renaming of Washington's Football Team Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "I join in recognizing the 4th of July today and reflecting on the values of our nation. I hope Americans find ways of safely celebrating this year, and I'm wishing all a #HappyFourth." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "56 years after the Civil Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, our work for justice continues. As we remember and honor the work and sacrifices of civil rights heroes, we continue to demand and fight for full equality and equal protections under the law for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#OTD in 1966, Medicare benefits began, providing millions of older Americans w/ access to affordable health care. While Trump attempts to weaken this critical program, House Dems remain committed to defending this critical program for seniors and expanding care for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Jan. 18, 2021 Tweet - "In 2021 we celebrate #MLKDay during a pandemic that has exposed racial disparities in health care & our economy, and after a summer when millions of Americans marched against systemic racism." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "My dear friend @GabbyGiffords' moving op-ed reminds us of how resilient we are through her own story. As we remember the tragedy in Tucson, I thank her for inspiring us and for her powerful resolve. May we all draw strength from her words." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on The Passing of Barbara O'malley Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Senator Mike Miller's Resignation Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on The President's Signing of The Fallen Journalists Memorial Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 8, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Passing of U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 10th Anniversary of House Passage of the Dream Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 79 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. We remember the servicemembers who lost their lives on that day, and we honor those who stepped up to serve their country after that attack and in the years since." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 27, 2020 Tweet - "As we recognize Native American Heritage Day today, we give thanks to this nation's Indigenous peoples and their ancestors. Let us commit to uplifting their voices and repairing the faults that this country has committed against its tribal communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Veterans Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today is #WorldFreedomDay, which marks the anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. As we mark this anniversary, let us recommit ourselves to preserving, protecting, and defending democracy at home and abroad while making progress toward a more perfect union." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Today, we recognize two years since the horrific shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh. Anti-Semitic violence continues to persist in our country, and we must work together as Americans to stamp out all forms of intolerance and hatred." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 14, 2020 Letter to Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress - Menendez, Colleagues Call on Library of Congress to Recognize Armenian Genocide Despite Trump Administration's Denial Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin Announce Legislation to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 3 years since the horrific shooting in Las Vegas that left 59 dead & 869 wounded. This remains a dark day for our country, and for so many families who are still mourning. The fight to #EndGunViolence must continue. Senate GOP must stop blocking commonsense gun reforms." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth, and I join in celebrating the contributions of Latinos & Latinas throughout our history. Today, we honor the Latino and Latina health care & essential workers serving on the front lines of this pandemic. https://bit.ly/32vMWKj" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "One-hundred years ago today, the #19thAmendment was ratified as a part of our Constitution, guaranteeing that women would no longer be denied the right to vote under law. https://bit.ly/2EhbMUo" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks #VJDay75, when we pay tribute to our service members who bravely fought to bring WWII to an end. We honor the sacrifices that they made so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve a strong retirement system. On the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act, two reports by @JECDems look at the weakening of our current retirement system and the need to strengthen it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Dems have fought to protect it against GOP efforts to weaken or privatize it. As we face an unprecedented crisis, Dems are working to ensure it remains solvent & its funding protected." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "As we mark the 55th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, House Dems will never stop fighting to restore the law's protections & expand access to the ballot box. I urge the Senate to take up & pass the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2C2weaS" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Time - John Lewis Was the Most Christ-Like Person I Ever Met Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks one year since the horrific shooting in El Paso that took 23 lives and left another 22 injured. We remember the victims today, and our thoughts and prayers are with their families and the entire Latino community. #ElPasoStrong" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate 55 years since the enactment of Medicare and Medicaid, we do so at a moment when making affordable health care accessible to more Americans is paramount in our thoughts." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Remembering My Dear Friend John Lewis Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Letter to Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Continue Push to Bring Harriet Tubman Statue to U.S. Capitol Building Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "We honored John Lewis this week at the Capitol as the Conscience of the Congress and the conscience of the country. As he departed the Capitol for the last time, we remembered what a great example he was for us all. We will continue to honor his legacy and make #goodtrouble." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conf, I told reporters that we said goodbye to our friend John Lewis today and that there is a hole in the heart of America. We ought to honor his legacy with actions. The Senate ought to take up the John Lewis Voting Rights Act to #RestoreTheVote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 29, 2020 Tweet - "We feel a great sense of loss, but as a rainbow stretched across the sky over John Lewis, we remember his words: Be hopeful. Be optimistic. Never lose that sense of hope. John will continue to inspire us to hope & strive to realize the beloved community. May he rest in peace." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis was the conscience of the Congress and the conscience of the country. There is a sense of great loss of a leader who brought a vision of love and a beloved community; who worked to make America better and have it live out its ideals of equality, justice, and fairness." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Bill Sponsors, Congressional Leaders Applaud Historic House Passage of National Museum of the American Latino Act Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "God blessed us with John Lewis. He made our country better and enriched our lives. There is a hole in America following his passing, but we will remember his goodness, his courage, his vision, and his great accomplishments as he lies in state at the Capitol." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "The story of America is incomplete without the story of the American Latino. That's why I was proud to co-sponsor and bring to the Floor @RepJoseSerrano 's bill to create a #LatinoMuseum at the @Smithsonian Institute. I'm pleased it passed the House with unanimous support today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2020 Tweet - "It was my great honor to know John Lewis, to call him my friend, and to participate in today's ceremony welcoming our beloved colleague back to the Capitol. As Rev. Dr. Grainger Browning Jr. said in his invocation, John marched for us and we recommit ourselves to march as he did." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "I will never forget crossing the bridge hand-in-hand with John to commemorate Bloody Sunday. He called on us never to give up, to never give in, and to keep our eye on the prize of a more beloved community. He was our guide and inspiration -- and so he will remain." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today is the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that has helped build a more inclusive America. I was proud to be the lead House sponsor of the ADA. As we celebrate #ADA30, here's a look at the difference the law has made." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "As we celebrate #ADA30, let us resolve to continue to protect and expand protections for Americans with disabilities and ensure their full equality and inclusion. Read my Medium post here: https://bit.ly/39uLXvG" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Tweet - "As the House sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act, I'm proud to celebrate 30 years of the ADA today. While we couldn't be together in person, I thank all those who made this landmark civil rights law possible. Happy birthday ADA! #ADA30" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2020 Medium - Hoyer on Thirty Years of the Americans With Disabilities Act: Let Us Resolve to Protect and Expand Protections For Americans with Disabilities and Ensure Full Equality and Inclusion Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "We've made much progress building a more inclusive and more equal America since the #ADA was signed into law. As the House sponsor of the law, I'm proud to join @JimLangevin to introduce a resolution to celebrate #ADA30 & recognize the work to be done." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Removing Confederate Statues, Reminders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "On this day in 1998, two Capitol police officers, Detective John Gibson & Officer Jacob Chestnut, were fatally shot while on duty. To this day, we mourn their great sacrifice and continue to remember their heroic service to our country. My thoughts are with their families today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2020 Tweet - "30 years after the ADA, many people w/ disabilities live in segregated, institutional settings, which have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. We must commit to increasing home & community-based services and supports so community living can be a reality for all. #ADA30" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Replacing Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 22, 2020 Memorializing the Honorable John Lewis Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Tweet - "God blessed each of us with giving to John Lewis health for eight decades. He used that health and strength, mind and body to serve his God, his faith, his country, and his people. He was the most Christ-like person I have ever met, and he represented the best of humanity." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin on House Passage of Bill to Replace Roger Taney Bust at Old Supreme Court with Thurgood Marshall Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 21, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference today, I spoke of my dear friend John Lewis. He was one of the most Christ-like figures I've ever met, and I miss him dearly. There is no greater way to remember his life than to strengthen voting rights in his honor." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "On every step of his journey, John Lewis brought all of us and this country he loved with him. On Friday, his march on earth came to an end and he rests in peace and in the bosom of God. He was our inspiration, our guide, our friend. There is a hole in the heart of America." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 18, 2020 Tweet - "America has lost a towering moral figure, & I have lost a dear friend. John Lewis lived his life with purpose and in service, as close to a Christ-like figure as I have ever known. He was a beloved colleague, a trusted representative, & a man of integrity. https://bit.ly/2Wy40vG" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "The decision to retire the name of Washington"s football team was long overdue, but I welcome this new beginning. It is the right thing to do as we seek to stamp out racism in all corners of society." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "Proud to intro a bill w/ @RepBarbaraLee , @WhipClyburn , @RepKarenBass , @BennieGThompson , & @GKButterfield to replace the bust of Chief Justice Roger Taney w/ one of Justice Thurgood Marshall & to remove other shameful reminders of slavery from the Capitol:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Washington Football Team Name Change Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Bass, Thompson, and Butterfield Introduce Bill to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Statues of Defenders of Slavery and Segregation from the U.S. Capitol Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
July 7, 2020 Hoyer: I Fully Support the Renaming of Washington's Football Team Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "I join in recognizing the 4th of July today and reflecting on the values of our nation. I hope Americans find ways of safely celebrating this year, and I'm wishing all a #HappyFourth." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "56 years after the Civil Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, our work for justice continues. As we remember and honor the work and sacrifices of civil rights heroes, we continue to demand and fight for full equality and equal protections under the law for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#OTD in 1966, Medicare benefits began, providing millions of older Americans w/ access to affordable health care. While Trump attempts to weaken this critical program, House Dems remain committed to defending this critical program for seniors and expanding care for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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