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Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a towering figure for human rights, Black empowerment, & peace on Earth. I join with so many others worldwide in paying tribute to his memory & in being thankful for the extraordinary gift that was his life." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2021 Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "As the House sponsor of the ADA, I worked closely with Senator Dole to secure its passage & strengthen its protections in the years following. As we honor his life & legacy, I am proud to have worked with him on such a landmark civil rights achievement." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Today, @HouseJudiciary is marking up @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct to change that and ensure the full force of the federal gov't is brought to prosecute these monstrous acts. I am proud to support it as a co-sponsor." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "On this year's #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, I join in reflecting on the lives cut short due to hate, bigotry, and violence. Today, and all days, let us renew our efforts to combat intolerance everywhere and promote an America that is more just and equal for all. " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman G.K. Butterfield Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 3, 2021 Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the addition of MD sites to the National Underground Railroad Network. Maryland is proud of its rich history in freeing those who were enslaved, & this honor will help appropriately commemorate the crucial role Maryland played." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 7, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Applauds the Addition of Several MD Sites to the National Underground Railroad Network Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Maryland is the proud home to Americans who stood up for civil rights, equality, & racial justice. I was honored to help host this year's Congressional pilgrimage to MD's Eastern Shore & honor some of our state's heroes: Harriet Tubman, Gloria Richardson, & Frederick Douglass." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend @RepGraceMeng from #NY06. Thank you for your work on @AppropsDems and your commitment to confronting racial bias against Asian Americans as the House sponsor of legislation to #StopAsianHate, which was signed into law earlier this year." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rochelle Walensky, M.D, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Sen. Marshall Leads Doc Caucus Letter Urging CDC to Acknowledge COVID-19 Natural Immunity Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor and Mr. Vincent Schiraldi, Commissioner of New York City Department of Corrections - Oversight Committee Requests Briefing on Deteriorating Conditions at Rikers Island Rep. Jamie Raskin
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, House Democrats Send Letter Calling for Senate Action on Legislation to Remove Hate Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "I join in applauding the Talbot County Council vote yesterday to remove the Talbot Boys statue -- a symbol of the Confederacy -- from the courthouse lawn." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The voter suppression bill signed into law today by TX Gov. Abbott is yet another GOP-led effort to stop people from voting. Congress must #RestoreTheVote and ensure all Americans have a voice in our democracy. I urge the Senate to pass #HR4 to protect access to the ballot box." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP voter suppression bill sent to TX Gov. Abbott's desk runs counter to the fundamental tenets of our Constitution. This is yet another example of why the Senate ought to pass #HR4 & #HR1." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Texas Voter Suppression Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I join in celebrating #WomensEqualityDay & remembering the suffragettes who worked to afford women the right to vote. As we commemorate these hard-fought rights for women, our work continues to ensure every woman has access to equal opportunity." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2021 Statement by Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) On Women's Equality Day Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Aug. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Dec. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Archbishop Desmond Tutu was a towering figure for human rights, Black empowerment, & peace on Earth. I join with so many others worldwide in paying tribute to his memory & in being thankful for the extraordinary gift that was his life." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Archbishop Desmond Tutu Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 16, 2021 Chairman Menendez Leads SFRC Dems In Introducing the Department of State Inclusivity Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2021 Letter to Hon. Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Wyden, Schiff, Meeks and Maloney Lead House and Senate Democrats in Callng for Magnitsky Act Sanctions Against Companies That Enable Human Rights Abuses Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury and Charles P. Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Menendez and Booker Join Coalition of Democratic Senators in Call to Ensure All Eligible New Jersey Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 9, 2021 Tweet - "As the House sponsor of the ADA, I worked closely with Senator Dole to secure its passage & strengthen its protections in the years following. As we honor his life & legacy, I am proud to have worked with him on such a landmark civil rights achievement." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Today, @HouseJudiciary is marking up @RepBobbyRush 's Emmett Till #AntilynchingAct to change that and ensure the full force of the federal gov't is brought to prosecute these monstrous acts. I am proud to support it as a co-sponsor." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 6, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Warner, Kaine & Colleagues Call on U.S. Department of Education to Facilitate Student Civic Engagement in Higher Education Institutions Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2021 Tweet - "On this year's #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, I join in reflecting on the lives cut short due to hate, bigotry, and violence. Today, and all days, let us renew our efforts to combat intolerance everywhere and promote an America that is more just and equal for all. " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman G.K. Butterfield Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 3, 2021 Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 8, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud the addition of MD sites to the National Underground Railroad Network. Maryland is proud of its rich history in freeing those who were enslaved, & this honor will help appropriately commemorate the crucial role Maryland played." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 7, 2021 Maryland Congressional Delegation Applauds the Addition of Several MD Sites to the National Underground Railroad Network Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Maryland is the proud home to Americans who stood up for civil rights, equality, & racial justice. I was honored to help host this year's Congressional pilgrimage to MD's Eastern Shore & honor some of our state's heroes: Harriet Tubman, Gloria Richardson, & Frederick Douglass." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2021 Tweet - "Wishing a happy birthday to my friend @RepGraceMeng from #NY06. Thank you for your work on @AppropsDems and your commitment to confronting racial bias against Asian Americans as the House sponsor of legislation to #StopAsianHate, which was signed into law earlier this year." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Rochelle Walensky, M.D, Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Sen. Marshall Leads Doc Caucus Letter Urging CDC to Acknowledge COVID-19 Natural Immunity Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 27, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Bill de Blasio, New York City Mayor and Mr. Vincent Schiraldi, Commissioner of New York City Department of Corrections - Oversight Committee Requests Briefing on Deteriorating Conditions at Rikers Island Rep.Jamie Raskin
Sept. 24, 2021 Letter to Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, House Democrats Send Letter Calling for Senate Action on Legislation to Remove Hate Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2021 Tweet - "I join in applauding the Talbot County Council vote yesterday to remove the Talbot Boys statue -- a symbol of the Confederacy -- from the courthouse lawn." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2021 Tweet - "The voter suppression bill signed into law today by TX Gov. Abbott is yet another GOP-led effort to stop people from voting. Congress must #RestoreTheVote and ensure all Americans have a voice in our democracy. I urge the Senate to pass #HR4 to protect access to the ballot box." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2021 Tweet - "The GOP voter suppression bill sent to TX Gov. Abbott's desk runs counter to the fundamental tenets of our Constitution. This is yet another example of why the Senate ought to pass #HR4 & #HR1." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Texas Voter Suppression Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2021 Tweet - "I join in celebrating #WomensEqualityDay & remembering the suffragettes who worked to afford women the right to vote. As we commemorate these hard-fought rights for women, our work continues to ensure every woman has access to equal opportunity." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2021 Statement by Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) On Women's Equality Day Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Aug. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
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