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April 6, 2022
Rep. Raskin's PRESS Act Passes Judiciary Committee with Unanimous Support
Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 1, 2022
Rep. Raskin Leads Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Student Religious Freedom
Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to join my friend @RepBobbyRush , Congressional colleagues, and @MadisonSiriusXM as @POTUS signed the Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct into law, which will make lynching a federal hate crime for the first time in our history. Watch live here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oZBnUftOlfY"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Highlight Key Programs in Fy22 Funding Package to Elevate Holocaust Education, Support Survivors and Protect Houses of Worship From Threats
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 18, 2022
Tweet - "I spoke on the House Floor this morning & urged my colleagues to support the #CROWNAct sponsored by @RepBonnie . This legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair texture & style, which disproportionately impacts black women across America & has no place in society."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Our students should be able to learn without fear. I am glad that @VP announced additional actions today that can ensure our HBCUs have the resources they need to address and respond to recent bomb threats while strengthening measures that help students feel safe across campus."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "After 200 attempts in our history to pass legislation that would make lynching a hate crime, the Senate voted last night to pass the Emmett Till #AntiLynching Act. At long last, our country has taken a critical step toward justice. I look forward to @POTUS signing this into law."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2022
Letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General Government Accountability Office - Chair Raskin, Ranking Member Mace Request GAO Review of FBI Surveillance of Americans to Protect First Amendment Rights
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "I've walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge numerous times -- often hand in hand with my brother John Lewis. I joined my colleagues and friends in walking across the bridge again while remembering the spirit of John & so many others who risked their lives for the right to vote."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "I was so honored to deliver remarks this morning honoring the life and legacy of a great community hero in Montgomery, E. Baxter Morris, who preached at the historic First Baptist Church for nearly 50 years."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference During Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2022
Chairman Raskin Opening Statement at Hearing on Neglected Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 3, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Members and Advocates Call for Action to Address Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 28, 2022
Hoyer Statement Ahead of House Vote on the Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "It is unacceptable that in 2022, lynching is still not designated as a federal hate crime. Today, I will bring @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct to the Floor to right this historic wrong. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me in voting yes."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 22, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday would have been my brother John Lewis' 82nd birthday. John dedicated his life to ensuring every American could achieve full freedom & equality. As we remember him, we must not let his work to secure the right to vote go unfinished & enact legislation to #RestoreTheVote."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "In 1989, my dear brother John Lewis spoke at the Black History Month Breakfast. As we celebrate #BHMBreakfast41, I remember him and his work to encourage every American to get into #GoodTrouble. "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "I'm proud to bring @RepCicilline's #GlobalRespectAct to the Floor today. This legislation affirms that hate has no place in the U.S., and will deny visas to those who commit human rights abuses against LGBTQ people abroad. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this critical bill."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Glad to share the first Friday of #BHM with @CollectiveEmpow during their morning breakfast. I thank each of the CEG leaders who participated yesterday & look forward to continuing our discussions in the future to help meet the economic needs of our people."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2022
Tweet - "On #MLKDay; I join in honoring Dr. King's short but extraordinary life. Let us honor him not just with words but with actions: volunteerism, community service, & doing our part to defend voting rights, & help secure the blessings of liberty for all."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2022
Hoyer Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Virtual Events in the Fifth District
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 13, 2022
Hoyer Discusses Democrats' Commitment to Protecting Voting Rights on MSNBC's "Meet the Press Daily"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 13, 2022
Tweet - "The right to vote is the guarantee of all others. Today, I am bringing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to the Floor & urging my colleagues to pass this crucial bill, continuing the #FightForVotingRights & working to ensure that Americans can participate in our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2022
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Date
Title
Politician
April 6, 2022
Rep. Raskin's PRESS Act Passes Judiciary Committee with Unanimous Support
Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 1, 2022
Rep. Raskin Leads Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Student Religious Freedom
Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 29, 2022
Tweet - "I was proud to join my friend @RepBobbyRush , Congressional colleagues, and @MadisonSiriusXM as @POTUS signed the Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct into law, which will make lynching a federal hate crime for the first time in our history. Watch live here: https://youtube.com/watch?v=oZBnUftOlfY"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Highlight Key Programs in Fy22 Funding Package to Elevate Holocaust Education, Support Survivors and Protect Houses of Worship From Threats
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 18, 2022
Tweet - "I spoke on the House Floor this morning & urged my colleagues to support the #CROWNAct sponsored by @RepBonnie . This legislation prohibits discrimination on the basis of hair texture & style, which disproportionately impacts black women across America & has no place in society."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2022
Tweet - "Our students should be able to learn without fear. I am glad that @VP announced additional actions today that can ensure our HBCUs have the resources they need to address and respond to recent bomb threats while strengthening measures that help students feel safe across campus."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2022
Tweet - "After 200 attempts in our history to pass legislation that would make lynching a hate crime, the Senate voted last night to pass the Emmett Till #AntiLynching Act. At long last, our country has taken a critical step toward justice. I look forward to @POTUS signing this into law."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2022
Letter to Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General Government Accountability Office - Chair Raskin, Ranking Member Mace Request GAO Review of FBI Surveillance of Americans to Protect First Amendment Rights
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "I've walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge numerous times -- often hand in hand with my brother John Lewis. I joined my colleagues and friends in walking across the bridge again while remembering the spirit of John & so many others who risked their lives for the right to vote."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2022
Tweet - "I was so honored to deliver remarks this morning honoring the life and legacy of a great community hero in Montgomery, E. Baxter Morris, who preached at the historic First Baptist Church for nearly 50 years."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference During Congressional Civil Rights Pilgrimage
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2022
Chairman Raskin Opening Statement at Hearing on Neglected Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 3, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Members and Advocates Call for Action to Address Epidemic of Missing BIPOC Women and Girls
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 28, 2022
Hoyer Statement Ahead of House Vote on the Emmett Till Antilynching Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2022
Tweet - "It is unacceptable that in 2022, lynching is still not designated as a federal hate crime. Today, I will bring @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct to the Floor to right this historic wrong. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to join me in voting yes."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 22, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday would have been my brother John Lewis' 82nd birthday. John dedicated his life to ensuring every American could achieve full freedom & equality. As we remember him, we must not let his work to secure the right to vote go unfinished & enact legislation to #RestoreTheVote."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "In 1989, my dear brother John Lewis spoke at the Black History Month Breakfast. As we celebrate #BHMBreakfast41, I remember him and his work to encourage every American to get into #GoodTrouble. "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "I'm proud to bring @RepCicilline's #GlobalRespectAct to the Floor today. This legislation affirms that hate has no place in the U.S., and will deny visas to those who commit human rights abuses against LGBTQ people abroad. I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this critical bill."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Glad to share the first Friday of #BHM with @CollectiveEmpow during their morning breakfast. I thank each of the CEG leaders who participated yesterday & look forward to continuing our discussions in the future to help meet the economic needs of our people."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2022
Tweet - "On #MLKDay; I join in honoring Dr. King's short but extraordinary life. Let us honor him not just with words but with actions: volunteerism, community service, & doing our part to defend voting rights, & help secure the blessings of liberty for all."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2022
Hoyer Observes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day with Virtual Events in the Fifth District
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 13, 2022
Hoyer Discusses Democrats' Commitment to Protecting Voting Rights on MSNBC's "Meet the Press Daily"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 13, 2022
Tweet - "The right to vote is the guarantee of all others. Today, I am bringing the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to the Floor & urging my colleagues to pass this crucial bill, continuing the #FightForVotingRights & working to ensure that Americans can participate in our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 3, 2022
Letter to Michael Carvajal, Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons - Higgins, Greene Demand Humane Treatment for January 6 Prisoners
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
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