| Jan. 31, 2020
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Tweet - "During #BlackHistoryMonth let us pay tribute to the Civil Rights Movement & renew our call for the Senate to pass #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote. In partnership w the @theBlackCaucus, House Dems will continue to work to advance equality & opportunity for all."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, I spoke on the Floor in strong support of amendments put forward by @RepBarbaraLee and @RepRoKhanna to reassert Congress's constitutional authority on matters of war & make clear POTUS does not have the unilateral authority to take America into another costly war."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "It has been 11 years since the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act was signed into law, which has helped close the wage gap, but disparities still exist, especially among women of color. I call on the Senate to consider the House-passed #PaycheckFairness Act and ensure #EqualPay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Maloney Calls on Trump to Defend Ambassador Recalled for Defending LGBTQ People
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 16, 2020
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Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Slam Trump's Attacks on Religious Freedon
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud the House passed the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act today with bipartisan support to ensure that victims of age discrimination in the workplace can enforce their rights. I hope the Senate will take up and pass this bipartisan bill #ForThePeople. #POWADA"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Letter to James Dimon, Chairman and CEO of JPMorgan Chase & Co. - Menendez, Brown Lead Colleagues in Asking JPMorgan Chase to Remember its Own History When Responding to "Abhorrent" Racial Discrimination
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Service - Feinstein, Wyden, Murrary, Colleagues Demand HHS Rescind Rule Allowing Taxpayer-Funded Discrimination
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "No one is above the law -- even a president. Especially a president. If the House does not act, we run the risk of allowing the President's misconduct to be repeated at the expense of our elections, national security, and our Constitution. (2/4)"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Otting, Comptroller of the Currency - Cortez Masto Joins Call for Comptroller Otting to Testify About Proposed Changes to Community Reinvestment Act, Impact on Civil Rights
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "On #HumanRightsDay, I join my colleagues in condemning the Trump Admin's cruel #FamilySeparation policy, which has torn migrant families apart. House Dems will continue to fight for the reunification of these families and oppose the Admin's inhumane anti-immigrant policies."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "This #HumanRightsDay, we remember the signing of the UN Declaration of Human Rights & reaffirm our commitment to defending the freedoms & dignity of all. We must continue to #StandUp4HumanRights & defend the ability of all to live in a world free from persecution and conflict."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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House Democrats Restore the Full Protections of the Voting Rights Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "House Democrats just passed #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. The right to vote is at the heart of our democracy. We must do everything in our power to protect it, and I urge @SenateMajLdr to take up and pass this bill immediately."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "Over 200 national organizations, led by the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, agree that #HR4 is a giant step to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Member will support it on the House Floor and affirm their commitment to protecting every American's right to vote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "Today the Democratic-led House will vote on #HR4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, to #RestoreTheVote. I hope every Republican will join us if they want to ensure that discriminatory practices do not prevent citizens from voting. https://bit.ly/2OUCa9y "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "The Shelby County v. Holder decision gutted key protections of the Voting Rights Act, leading to voter suppression across the country. I'm proud every Democrat voted for #HR4 today to #RestoreTheVote. https://bit.ly/2OVB9Oq "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "Since Shelby County v. Holder, Americans around the country have faced voter suppression measures that create a barrier to the ballot box, including long wait times at the polls, discriminatory voter ID tactics, and cutting early voting. https://bit.ly/2YpS27d "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Tweet - "I look forward to bringing #HR4 to the Floor tomorrow to restore the full protections of the Voting Rights Act. Read about why it is critically important that we #RestoreTheVote & how the #VRAA will combat voter suppression: https://bit.ly/33RUAMo "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 4, 2019
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conference this morning, I told press that the House will vote on @RepTerriSewell's Voting Rights Advancement Act this week to #RestoreTheVote & combat voter discrimination. I urge @senatemajldr to take this bill up once it passes the House."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 27, 2019
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Tweet - "The Don McGahn and Mazars cases concern the supremacy of our Constitution and the rule of law. No one is above the law, as our courts have affirmed, & no POTUS can ignore the will of Congress. Read my full statement:"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 25, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge HUD to Reject Proposed Changes to the Fair Housing Act's Disparate Impact Standard
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 22, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Sheehan, Acting Inspector General of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Senator Doug Jones Leads Push for EPA to Enforce Civil Rights Protections
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "It is outrageous that Latinas earn only 54 cents on the dollar compared to non-Hispanic white men. On #LatinaEqualPayDay, I urge the Senate to pass the #PaycheckFairnessAct to help close this wage gap and ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Letter to Jeffrey Bezos, CEO of Amazon.com, Inc. - Wyden, Markey, Van Hollen, Coons, Peters Question Ring's Data Security Practices
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Tweet - "On #TransgenderDayOfRemembrance, I join in remembering transgender individuals killed by anti-LGBTQ violence, including the 20 transgender women of color killed this year. We must continue to work to eliminate violence & discrimination & ensure equal protections. #TDOR"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 18, 2019
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Letter to Betsy Devos, Secretary of Education - Democrats Slam Devos' Decision to Mask Education Inequalities by Halting Critical Elements of Civil Rights Data Collection
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 13, 2019
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Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2019
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Nov. 12, 2019
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Val Hollen, Blackburn Lead Resolution Condemning Turkey's Crackdown on Free Speech
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Oct. 31, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. David Hale, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Department of State - Wyden, Merkley press State Department on policies to protect journalists abroad
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2019
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Tweet - "I began my weekly press conference today by applauding the courage & effectiveness of the US Armed Forces who brought down Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. We must continue to be vigilant in our efforts to defeat ISIS and work with our allies around the world, not abandon them."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 28, 2019
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Tweet - "As a founding member of @theBlackCaucus and Chair of @HouseJudiciary & @OversightDems, Rep. John Conyers leaves behind a powerful legacy in Congress of fighting for civil rights, voting rights, and opportunity for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 23, 2019
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Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for A Lasting Democracy Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Oct. 18, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Menendez, Booker, Colleagues Urge FHFA to Fulfill its Duty to Underserved, Limited-English Proficient Borrowers
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 17, 2019
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Tweet - ".@POTUS's decision to host the G-7 summit at his resort is another outrageous act of self-dealing & almost certainly a violation of the Constitution's emoluments clauses. It is shameful that he is working to profit from his Presidency and putting his own self-interest first."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 8, 2019
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Tweet - "House Democrats passed the #EqualityAct to ban workplace and other forms of discrimination that many #LGBTQ Americans face and we will continue to stand with the community until full, equal rights are achieved."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 8, 2019
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Letter to Jerome Powell, Chairman on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Joseph M. Otting, Comptroller in the Office of the Currency, and Jelena McWilliams, Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation - Brown, Meeks and Members of Congress Demand Bank Regulators Strengthen, Not Weaken the Community Reinvestment Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 7, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Raskin, Levin Press DeVos On Department Of Ed's Efforts To Limit Free Speech
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 4, 2019
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Letter to Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor, U.S. Department of Labor - Raskin Opposes Department Of Labor's Proposed Rule Allowing Discrimination In Hiring Practices
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 2, 2019
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "After Congress unanimously demanded its release, the American people were able to see the whistleblower complaint today. The developments are deeply alarming & demand follow-up by the @HouseIntel. The House will continue to defend our Constitution."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Tweet - "The right to vote is our most fundamental right, and House Democrats are working to ensure every eligible American can exercise that right. On #NationalVoterRegistrationDay, I encourage Americans to register to vote and ensure their voice is heard."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 20, 2019
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DHS Issues Strategy to Counter Violent White Supremacy After Multiple Committee Hearings
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told press that the Senate has done nothing to fund the government, so the House will vote on a CR this week to extend government funding through November 21. I'm hopeful we'll reach agreement on the CR and can vote on it on Thursday or Friday."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "This #ConstitutionDay & #CitizenshipDay, we commemorate the signing of the Constitution and recognize those who have become citizens. Let us recommit to upholding the Constitution, ensuring all Americans can exercise their right to vote, and fix our broken immigration system."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 17, 2019
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Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth I stand with @RepDMP and the @HispanicCaucus Women's Task Force in the fight for economic justice, health care, and equality for all women. Hispanic women face inequities that must be addressed, and we are united in ending those disparities."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 16, 2019
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Hoyer Celebrates the Beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth is an opportunity to celebrate the innumerable contributions and the service of Hispanic Americans to our nation. As we mark this occasion, we must also stand united against the Admin's dangerous and dehumanizing anti-immigrant policies."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security - 35+ Members Demands Answers from DHS about Appalling Treatment of Children, Deprivation of Menstrual Hygiene Products to Girls Detained at the Bor
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Dr Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Raskin, Cummings Threaten Subpoena if DOD Continues Withholding Documents on Taxpayer Funds Spent at Trump's Turnberry Resort
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Sept. 10, 2019
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Tweet - "Americans around the country are still experiencing voting discrimination and obstacles at the ballot box. This must end, and I thank @HouseJudiciary for addressing this issue at today's hearing. House Dems are working to protect every American's right to vote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 2, 2019
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Tweet - "On #LaborDay, we recognize the hard-won victories of the worker's rights movement and the contributions of working men and women across the country and throughout our history who have built our economy and a strong middle class. https://bit.ly/2lWHlKl "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 2, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Labor Day
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 26, 2019
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Tweet - "On #WomensEqualityDay we celebrate the courage of suffragettes & all those who worked to secure women's right to vote. Nearly a century later, I am proud to serve in the most diverse Congress in history & continue to work advance women's rights & equality. https://bit.ly/30DnXBs "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 21, 2019
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Tweet - ".@POTUS ought to be broadly and strongly condemned for suggesting that American Jews or any group could be considered disloyal to our country if they do not vote for Republicans or for this president."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 18, 2019
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Tweet - "Thanks to the courage and tireless efforts of women across the country, the 19th amendment was ratified 99 years ago today. As we commemorate this anniversary, we continue the fight for full equality and for equal access to the ballot box for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 16, 2019
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Raskin Voices Concern About Racial Profiling of Chinese Americans
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Aug. 14, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Slam Trump Administration Proposal To Weaken Protections Against Discrimination In Health Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2019
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Tweet - "#OTD in 1965 the #VRA was signed into law, but it's critical protections were undermined by #SCOTUS in 2013. Democrats are working to #restoretheVRA and will continue to fight to ensure no American faces barriers at the ballot box."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 1, 2019
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Cardin, Civil Rights Leadership Groups Call for Passage of the End Racial and Religious Profiling Act, Legislation to End Profiling By Law Enforcement Nationwide
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 25, 2019
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Reps. Raskin & Meadows Call for Release of Religious Prisoners of Conscience Around the World and an End to Global Religious Persecution
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 24, 2019
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Booker Reintroduces Sweeping Environmental Justice Bill
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the U.S. Education Department - Democrats To Sec. DeVos: Parents Must Know When Seclusion And Restraint Occurs
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Menendez Leads 22 Democratic Senators in Letter Opposing State Department Commission Set to "redefine' Human Rights
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 17, 2019
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Brunei for Barbaric Laws
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| July 16, 2019
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Condemning President Trump's Racist Comments Directed At Members of Congress
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 9, 2019
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Tweet - "As we recognize the anniversary of the ratification of the #14thAmendment, which guaranteed citizenship rights & equal protection under the law, let us continue to come together to defend against efforts to restrict these rights and work to advance equality for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 2, 2019
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Tweet - "I join in marking the 55th anniversary of the #CivilRightsAct. It is up to us to build on the legacy of the Civil Rights Act & I look forward to working with @repjohnlewis and @TheBlackCaucus to continue fighting for justice and equality. https://bit.ly/2YsNNad "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 2, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on the One-Year Anniversary of the Capital Gazette Shooting
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 27, 2019
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Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Stop Trump Administration Proposal to End Protections for Homeless Transgender People
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today, @HouseJudiciary is shedding a light on how the #ShelbyVHolder decision has undermined access to the ballot box. House Democrats will continue to work to restore the #VRA and ensure every American can exercise their most fundamental right: the right to vote."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2019
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Tweet - "Today marks the sixth anniversary of the #ShelbyVHolder #SCOTUS decision that rolled back critical protections in the #VotingRightsAct & has undermined Americans' access to the ballot box."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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