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April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow the House will vote on #HR51, major civil rights and voting rights legislation to fully enfranchise the over 700,000 residents of DC and ensure sure their voices are heard in our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow the House will vote on #HR51, and I hope the bill passes with bipartisan support. #DCStatehood is not just a civil rights issue, but is also about the equality of citizenship." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2021 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of House Vote on H. R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I discussed the House's busy week, considering 3 justice & civil rights bills: the NO BAN Act, Access to Counsel Act, & #HR51, #DCStatehood. It's past time that we ensure the 700,000 Americans living in DC have full representation in Congress." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Washington, D.C. Admission Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Access to Counsel Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act; and for Other Purposes Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood enjoys overwhelming support from groups around the country. I look forward to bringing #HR51 to the Floor on Thursday to ensure that the residents of DC are no longer denied equal representation in Congress." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "I continue to be deeply disturbed by the wrongful imprisonment of Alexey #Navalny and reports of his worsening condition in jail. I join in calls urging the Russian government to release him and for Putin to be held responsible for this injustice." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "I expect to bring #HR51 to the House Floor for a vote on Thursday, April 22 to grant #DCStatehood to the more than 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The voice of every American citizen deserves to be heard -- it's past time that we make statehood a reality for DC." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, the residents of DC have been denied equal representation. There is no reason more than 700,000 American citizens should continue to be disenfranchised in our country, and it's past time that we make #DCStatehood a reality." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Every American citizen should be treated equally under the law. #DCStatehood is critically important to ensure the voices of District residents are heard in our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for passing #HR51 out of Committee, & I look forward to bringing #DCStatehood to the Floor for a vote next week. This is a matter of civil & voting rights. It's long past time to grant the citizens of the District full representation in our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Hoyer: The Best Path Forward to Resolve Questions of Puerto Rico's Political Status is Statehood Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today I told reporters how moved I was by yesterday's ceremony in honor of Capitol Police Office Billy Evans. The recent attacks on the Capitol complex make it clear we must act to protect the safety of officers, Members, staff, and reporters." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @RepDarrenSoto's legislation to grant #PRStatehood. The 3.2 million people living on the island are our fellow American citizens, and they deserve the same treatment that the current 50 states enjoy. " Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 9, 2021 Tweet - "The House passed #ERA and #VAWA to stand up for women's equality and provide survivors of domestic violence with important resources. Democrats will continue to work to enshrine women's equality in our Constitution once and for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly believe that LGBTQ individuals should not be denied equal protections under the law. House Democrats have passed the #EqualityAct and will continue calling on the Senate to extend anti-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased @OversightDems will markup #DCStatehood next month. It's past time that the more than 700,000 residents of DC have equal representation, & I look forward to working with @CarolynBMaloney & @EleanorNorton to bring this legislation to the House Floor in the near future." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Georgia Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "The bill signed by Gov. Kemp this evening is part of a national strategy by Republicans to prevent minorities from voting, a blatant embrace of the Jim Crow-era voter suppression that made our democracy so imperfect for so long." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #ForThePeople Act to the House Floor earlier this month, and I'm pleased the Democratic-led Senate is advancing #S1 today to safeguard our democracy and strengthen election integrity. Dems will continue working to enact this critical legislation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is an issue of equality & it is one of the most significant civil rights issues of our time. @EleanorNorton has been a champion for giving full representation to District residents for years & I will continue to work with her to make statehood a reality." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is a civil rights issue. I'm pleased @oversightdems held a hearing this morning on H.R. 51 and I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor soon." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "China's campaign against Uyghurs has violated the human rights of millions of innocent people. The multilateral sanctions announced today represent a significant effort by the US & our global partners to exert pressure on Beijing to cease this persecution." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Hoyer Remarks During Press Call in Support of H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admissions Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Congressman Kweisi Mfume on Passage of Historic Legislation to Uphold and Strengthen the Rights of Women Rep. Kweisi Mfume
March 17, 2021 A Historic Day for Women Rep. Kweisi Mfume
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the House is taking action today to reauthorize #VAWA and remove the arbitrary deadline to ratify the #ERA. I hope my colleagues join me in supporting these important pieces of legislation and stand up for women's equality." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "If we are serious about addressing the pandemic of violence against women in our country, then I hope my GOP colleagues will support #VAWA Reauthorization today. I hope this bill passes with bipartisan support and is taken up by the Senate without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific shootings in the Atlanta-area & the continued violence against Asian Americans must be condemned in the strongest terms. While a motive hasn't been announced, there has been a clear increase in anti-Asian discrimination during this pandemic and it is unacceptable." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since Breonna Taylor lost her life to police brutality & we still #SayHerName today. The Senate should pass the #GeorgeFloydLaw to prevent more Black lives from being cut short by misconduct & ensure police can protect the communities they swore to serve." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS BY PREVENTING THE LOSS OF RESEARCH TALENT DURING & BEYOND THE PANDEMIC Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 8, 2021 Tweet - "56 years ago yesterday, John Lewis & 600 advocates marched to protect the right to vote. Today, we remember #BloodySunday & John Lewis's legacy. As Republicans around the country move to take away voting rights, I will work to #RestoreTheVRA & protect the right to vote for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, HASSAN CALL FOR IMPROVED VACCINE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 7, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "I want to thank @POTUS for marking the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday' with action to secure Americans' voting rights. Today's order is a tribute to John Lewis and all he did to secure that right for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Last year, I walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge w/ John Lewis for the last time. As we approach the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I am reflecting on my experiences on the annual @FaithandPolitic pilgrimage to Selma, & paying tribute to my brother & guiding light -- John Lewis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "This week, House Dems passed the #ForThePeople Act, which ensures Americans can exercise their right to vote & will make government accountable to the people it serves. We remain committed to strengthening voting rights, despite GOP-led efforts to make it harder to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
April 22, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2021 Washington, D.C. Admission Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow the House will vote on #HR51, major civil rights and voting rights legislation to fully enfranchise the over 700,000 residents of DC and ensure sure their voices are heard in our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2021 Tweet - "Tomorrow the House will vote on #HR51, and I hope the bill passes with bipartisan support. #DCStatehood is not just a civil rights issue, but is also about the equality of citizenship." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2021 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of House Vote on H. R. 51, the Washington, DC Admission Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I discussed the House's busy week, considering 3 justice & civil rights bills: the NO BAN Act, Access to Counsel Act, & #HR51, #DCStatehood. It's past time that we ensure the 700,000 Americans living in DC have full representation in Congress." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021 Providing for Consideration of H.R. Washington, D.C. Admission Act; Providing for Consideration of H.R. Access to Counsel Act of Providing for Consideration of H.R. National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act; and for Other Purposes Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 20, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood enjoys overwhelming support from groups around the country. I look forward to bringing #HR51 to the Floor on Thursday to ensure that the residents of DC are no longer denied equal representation in Congress." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 19, 2021 Tweet - "I continue to be deeply disturbed by the wrongful imprisonment of Alexey #Navalny and reports of his worsening condition in jail. I join in calls urging the Russian government to release him and for Putin to be held responsible for this injustice." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 16, 2021 Tweet - "I expect to bring #HR51 to the House Floor for a vote on Thursday, April 22 to grant #DCStatehood to the more than 700,000 residents of the District of Columbia. The voice of every American citizen deserves to be heard -- it's past time that we make statehood a reality for DC." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "For too long, the residents of DC have been denied equal representation. There is no reason more than 700,000 American citizens should continue to be disenfranchised in our country, and it's past time that we make #DCStatehood a reality." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Every American citizen should be treated equally under the law. #DCStatehood is critically important to ensure the voices of District residents are heard in our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "I thank @OversightDems for passing #HR51 out of Committee, & I look forward to bringing #DCStatehood to the Floor for a vote next week. This is a matter of civil & voting rights. It's long past time to grant the citizens of the District full representation in our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Hoyer: The Best Path Forward to Resolve Questions of Puerto Rico's Political Status is Statehood Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today I told reporters how moved I was by yesterday's ceremony in honor of Capitol Police Office Billy Evans. The recent attacks on the Capitol complex make it clear we must act to protect the safety of officers, Members, staff, and reporters." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to cosponsor @RepDarrenSoto's legislation to grant #PRStatehood. The 3.2 million people living on the island are our fellow American citizens, and they deserve the same treatment that the current 50 states enjoy. " Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 9, 2021 Tweet - "The House passed #ERA and #VAWA to stand up for women's equality and provide survivors of domestic violence with important resources. Democrats will continue to work to enshrine women's equality in our Constitution once and for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2021 Schiff, Maloney Introduce Resolution Highlighting Need for Nondiscriminatory and Equitable Blood Donation Guidelines Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 1, 2021 Tweet - "The American people overwhelmingly believe that LGBTQ individuals should not be denied equal protections under the law. House Democrats have passed the #EqualityAct and will continue calling on the Senate to extend anti-discrimination protections to the LGBTQ community." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021 Letter to David Uejio, Acting Director of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council to Address Racial Disparities in Housing Appraisal Industry Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
March 31, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased @OversightDems will markup #DCStatehood next month. It's past time that the more than 700,000 residents of DC have equal representation, & I look forward to working with @CarolynBMaloney & @EleanorNorton to bring this legislation to the House Floor in the near future." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2021 New Report Finds Nearly 3,800 Hate Incidents Targeting AAPI Individuals in Last Year -- Murray, Cantwell Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Georgia Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "The bill signed by Gov. Kemp this evening is part of a national strategy by Republicans to prevent minorities from voting, a blatant embrace of the Jim Crow-era voter suppression that made our democracy so imperfect for so long." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #ForThePeople Act to the House Floor earlier this month, and I'm pleased the Democratic-led Senate is advancing #S1 today to safeguard our democracy and strengthen election integrity. Dems will continue working to enact this critical legislation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021 Hirono, Duckworth, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Hatred, Discrimination Related to COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 23, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is an issue of equality & it is one of the most significant civil rights issues of our time. @EleanorNorton has been a champion for giving full representation to District residents for years & I will continue to work with her to make statehood a reality." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "#DCStatehood is a civil rights issue. I'm pleased @oversightdems held a hearing this morning on H.R. 51 and I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor soon." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Tweet - "China's campaign against Uyghurs has violated the human rights of millions of innocent people. The multilateral sanctions announced today represent a significant effort by the US & our global partners to exert pressure on Beijing to cease this persecution." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 22, 2021 Hoyer Remarks During Press Call in Support of H.R. 51, the Washington, DC Admissions Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021 Tweet - "The surge in violence against the #AAPI community is abhorrent and we must take action to #StopAsianHate. I thank @HouseJudiciary for holding a hearing today on the increase in anti-Asian hate crimes. We must stand together to condemn and combat this bigotry." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Congressman Kweisi Mfume on Passage of Historic Legislation to Uphold and Strengthen the Rights of Women Rep.Kweisi Mfume
March 17, 2021 A Historic Day for Women Rep.Kweisi Mfume
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the House is taking action today to reauthorize #VAWA and remove the arbitrary deadline to ratify the #ERA. I hope my colleagues join me in supporting these important pieces of legislation and stand up for women's equality." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "If we are serious about addressing the pandemic of violence against women in our country, then I hope my GOP colleagues will support #VAWA Reauthorization today. I hope this bill passes with bipartisan support and is taken up by the Senate without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "The horrific shootings in the Atlanta-area & the continued violence against Asian Americans must be condemned in the strongest terms. While a motive hasn't been announced, there has been a clear increase in anti-Asian discrimination during this pandemic and it is unacceptable." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 17, 2021 Removing the Deadline for the Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2021 Tweet - "It's been 1 year since Breonna Taylor lost her life to police brutality & we still #SayHerName today. The Senate should pass the #GeorgeFloydLaw to prevent more Black lives from being cut short by misconduct & ensure police can protect the communities they swore to serve." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 12, 2021 Letter to Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of the Biden-Harris COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force - Duckworth, Booker Request Guidance from Biden-Harris Health Equity Task Force on Addressing Disparities in Covid-19 Vaccination Rates Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 9, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS BY PREVENTING THE LOSS OF RESEARCH TALENT DURING & BEYOND THE PANDEMIC Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 8, 2021 Tweet - "56 years ago yesterday, John Lewis & 600 advocates marched to protect the right to vote. Today, we remember #BloodySunday & John Lewis's legacy. As Republicans around the country move to take away voting rights, I will work to #RestoreTheVRA & protect the right to vote for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, HASSAN CALL FOR IMPROVED VACCINE ACCESS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 7, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "I want to thank @POTUS for marking the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday' with action to secure Americans' voting rights. Today's order is a tribute to John Lewis and all he did to secure that right for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Last year, I walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge w/ John Lewis for the last time. As we approach the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I am reflecting on my experiences on the annual @FaithandPolitic pilgrimage to Selma, & paying tribute to my brother & guiding light -- John Lewis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "This week, House Dems passed the #ForThePeople Act, which ensures Americans can exercise their right to vote & will make government accountable to the people it serves. We remain committed to strengthening voting rights, despite GOP-led efforts to make it harder to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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