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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
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 - "Glad to join @RepAnthonyBrown on the #AmericanRescuePlan Day of Action for an important conversation with #MD05 public health officials about the importance of passing the bill to improve vaccine distribution and address racial inequalities. https://bit.ly/2OuTxzV" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will consider the #GeorgeFloyd Justice in Policing Act to address racial bias in policing & work to change the culture of law enforcement to promote better relationships between officers & the communities they serve. Learn more at: http://JusticeInPolicing.us." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Harris Votes "No" on Democrat Voting Overhaul Sellout Rep. Andy Harris
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Vernon Jordan was a wonderful human being, an extraordinary example of a gentleman and a dynamic leader for civil rights. I join in offering my condolences to his wife Ann, to his daughter Vickee, to his grandchildren, and to the entire Jordan family." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference I told reporters that this week the House is moving forward with consideration of #HR1 and the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. Next week, the House will take up the #AmericanRescuePlan following Senate action." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Vernon Jordan Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ REINTRODUCE BILL TO PROMOTE CORPORATE DIVERSITY Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WARREN, PRESSLEY, LEE, KELLY, BASS, AND COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO COLLECT AND REPORT CORONAVIRUS DEMOGRAPHIC DATA -- INCLUDING RACE AND ETHNICITY Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 25, 2021 House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Civil Rights Protections, Restore Purpose of Federal Religious Freedom Law Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Harris Votes "No' on So-Called Equality Act Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "A year ago today Ahmaud Arbery was chased down and killed while jogging. Today, we remember him and countless others who have died from racist violence. More must be done to combat our nation's legacy of systemic racism and affirm that #BlackLivesMatter." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Norton, Raskin Reintroduce Bill to Remove Name of Segregationist From Chevy Chase Circle Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Communities of color continue to be the hardest hit during this pandemic, suffering from a disproportionate loss of life & infections. In Maryland & around the country we must ensure #VaccineAccessForAll. I thank @COVIDOversight for their hearing today on this issue." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Biden - VAN HOLLEN, INHOFE, LEAHY AND 24 COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO REVERSE MISGUIDED WESTERN SAHARA DECISION Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden and Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas - SEN. VAN HOLLEN, REP. BROWN LEAD NEW BICAMERAL PUSH TO PROTECT CAMEROONIANS IN THE FACE OF MOUNTING VIOLENCE Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BHM, we mourn the devastating impact of the pandemic on the Black community & recommit ourselves to the struggle against systemic racism. We must continue to work together to build the better tomorrow we know is possible for our country. https://bit.ly/3j86Hhz" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Carper, Senate Democrats Reintroduce Statehood Bill To Ensure Equal Representation For Over 700,000 D.C. Residents Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions on Racial Equity Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's executive actions demonstrate the Biden Administration's commitment to pursuing racial equity and justice in our country. These are first steps and are no replacement for legislative action, but they will start to make a difference right away." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. 15, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "I have served with many Presidents, all of whom honored our Constitution and executed the duties of the office consistent with the laws of our country. That is not true of this President, which is why we will vote to impeach him today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I discussed tomorrow's impeachment vote tonight with @CNN's @ErinBurnett. Tomorrow, I hope that every Member honors their oath to our country and Constitution and votes to hold this President accountable for inciting an attack on democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 12, 2021 Calling on Vice President Pence to Convene and Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to Declare President Donald J. Trump Incapable of Executing the Duties of His Office Rep. Jamie Raskin
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump has demonstrated he is a clear & present danger to the American people & our democracy, & he should be removed from office. The Twenty-Fifth Amendment would be the quickest way to proceed, but Congress should consider impeachment if that Amendment is not invoked." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2020 Subcommittee Chair Raskin Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Last-minute Rulemakings That Allow for Lgbtq+ Discrimination Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 15, 2020 Oversight Chairs Seek Member Briefing Related to Executive Order Canceling Diversity, Anti-racism Training Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 10, 2020 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 8, 2020 Congressman Mfume Moves to Advance 'Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act' in U.S. House on Wednesday Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to Government Accountability Office - Raskin, Blumenthal Seek Study of Online Hate Crimes as Fbi, Adl Reports Show Rise in Incidents Rep. Jamie Raskin
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. 3, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Recognize $300,000 Federal Award to Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Raskin, Trone Demand Better Protection of African-american Historic Sites in Capital Beltway Widening Rep. Jamie Raskin
Oct. 23, 2020 Senators Booker, Stabenow, Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Brown, Cardin, Van Hollen Unveil New Report on Consequences for Core Civil Rights Protections of Special Interest Campaign to Capture Our Courts Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Reps. Johnson, Beatty Introduce New Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Our Nation's Financial Services Industry Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
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
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 - "Glad to join @RepAnthonyBrown on the #AmericanRescuePlan Day of Action for an important conversation with #MD05 public health officials about the importance of passing the bill to improve vaccine distribution and address racial inequalities. https://bit.ly/2OuTxzV" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "Tonight, the House will consider the #GeorgeFloyd Justice in Policing Act to address racial bias in policing & work to change the culture of law enforcement to promote better relationships between officers & the communities they serve. Learn more at: http://JusticeInPolicing.us." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Harris Votes "No" on Democrat Voting Overhaul Sellout Rep.Andy Harris
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Vernon Jordan was a wonderful human being, an extraordinary example of a gentleman and a dynamic leader for civil rights. I join in offering my condolences to his wife Ann, to his daughter Vickee, to his grandchildren, and to the entire Jordan family." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference I told reporters that this week the House is moving forward with consideration of #HR1 and the George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. Next week, the House will take up the #AmericanRescuePlan following Senate action." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Vernon Jordan Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Lankford, Coons, Tillis Advocate for a Senate Human Rights Commission Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ REINTRODUCE BILL TO PROMOTE CORPORATE DIVERSITY Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 26, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WARREN, PRESSLEY, LEE, KELLY, BASS, AND COLLEAGUES REINTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REQUIRE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO COLLECT AND REPORT CORONAVIRUS DEMOGRAPHIC DATA -- INCLUDING RACE AND ETHNICITY Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 Equality Act Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 25, 2021 House Democrats Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Civil Rights Protections, Restore Purpose of Federal Religious Freedom Law Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 25, 2021 Harris Votes "No' on So-Called Equality Act Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "A year ago today Ahmaud Arbery was chased down and killed while jogging. Today, we remember him and countless others who have died from racist violence. More must be done to combat our nation's legacy of systemic racism and affirm that #BlackLivesMatter." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 23, 2021 Merkley, Leahy, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Tackle Corruption, Human Rights Violations in Honduras Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Norton, Raskin Reintroduce Bill to Remove Name of Segregationist From Chevy Chase Circle Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 19, 2021 Tweet - "Communities of color continue to be the hardest hit during this pandemic, suffering from a disproportionate loss of life & infections. In Maryland & around the country we must ensure #VaccineAccessForAll. I thank @COVIDOversight for their hearing today on this issue." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Biden - VAN HOLLEN, INHOFE, LEAHY AND 24 COLLEAGUES URGE BIDEN TO REVERSE MISGUIDED WESTERN SAHARA DECISION Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 17, 2021 Letter to President Joe Biden and Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas - SEN. VAN HOLLEN, REP. BROWN LEAD NEW BICAMERAL PUSH TO PROTECT CAMEROONIANS IN THE FACE OF MOUNTING VIOLENCE Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 8, 2021 Tweet - "This pandemic has highlighted the importance of eliminating health disparities. As a founding Member of @BMHCaucus, I congratulate @RepAdams @RepUnderwood @CoryBooker for today's introduction of the #Momnibus -- policy solutions to end maternal health disparities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BHM, we mourn the devastating impact of the pandemic on the Black community & recommit ourselves to the struggle against systemic racism. We must continue to work together to build the better tomorrow we know is possible for our country. https://bit.ly/3j86Hhz" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Murphy, Blumenthal, Carper, Senate Democrats Reintroduce Statehood Bill To Ensure Equal Representation For Over 700,000 D.C. Residents Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Actions on Racial Equity Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today's executive actions demonstrate the Biden Administration's commitment to pursuing racial equity and justice in our country. These are first steps and are no replacement for legislative action, but they will start to make a difference right away." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
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. 15, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Jan. 13, 2021 Tweet - "I have served with many Presidents, all of whom honored our Constitution and executed the duties of the office consistent with the laws of our country. That is not true of this President, which is why we will vote to impeach him today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I discussed tomorrow's impeachment vote tonight with @CNN's @ErinBurnett. Tomorrow, I hope that every Member honors their oath to our country and Constitution and votes to hold this President accountable for inciting an attack on democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 12, 2021 Calling on Vice President Pence to Convene and Mobilize the Cabinet to Activate Section 4 of the 25th Amendment to Declare President Donald J. Trump Incapable of Executing the Duties of His Office Rep.Jamie Raskin
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Donald Trump has demonstrated he is a clear & present danger to the American people & our democracy, & he should be removed from office. The Twenty-Fifth Amendment would be the quickest way to proceed, but Congress should consider impeachment if that Amendment is not invoked." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 17, 2020 Subcommittee Chair Raskin Issues Statement on Trump Administration's Last-minute Rulemakings That Allow for Lgbtq+ Discrimination Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 15, 2020 Oversight Chairs Seek Member Briefing Related to Executive Order Canceling Diversity, Anti-racism Training Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 10, 2020 Castro, Raskin Statement on Commemorating International Human Rights Day Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 8, 2020 Congressman Mfume Moves to Advance 'Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act' in U.S. House on Wednesday Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 6, 2020 Tweet - "One year ago, the Dem-led House passed HR 4, the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. As we look to the next Congress & a new Biden-Harris Admin, I hope we can move forward on this legislation & honor the memory of civil rights heroes like John Lewis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the MORE Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus has exacerbated racial economic disparities, and the recovery outlook for Black communities is expected to be much slower because of long-standing injustice." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 19, 2020 Letter to Government Accountability Office - Raskin, Blumenthal Seek Study of Online Hate Crimes as Fbi, Adl Reports Show Rise in Incidents Rep.Jamie Raskin
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. 3, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Recognize $300,000 Federal Award to Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Nov. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christopher Wray, Dir. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation - Congressman Cohen Asks FBI Director to Investigate Efforts to Deny Voters the Right to a Free and Fair Election Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 28, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Raskin, Trone Demand Better Protection of African-american Historic Sites in Capital Beltway Widening Rep.Jamie Raskin
Oct. 23, 2020 Senators Booker, Stabenow, Whitehouse, Blumenthal, Brown, Cardin, Van Hollen Unveil New Report on Consequences for Core Civil Rights Protections of Special Interest Campaign to Capture Our Courts Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Reps. Johnson, Beatty Introduce New Legislation to Combat Discrimination in Our Nation's Financial Services Industry Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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