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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
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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