| Jan. 21, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference by discussing how House Dems have already voted 6 times to open up government; we will vote every day this week to end the #TrumpShutdown. I urge @senatemajldr to take up House-passed bills & send them to @POTUS."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Tweet - "There can be no room for racist & bigoted language aimed at hate & harm in our national discourse, & I join in the wholehearted condemnation of Rep. Steve King's comments."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 15, 2019
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Hoyer Statement on Majority Whip Clyburn's Resolution Rejecting White Nationalism and White Supremacy
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 9, 2019
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Tweet - "I was pleased to join @CAPAC for a historic swearing-in ceremony to celebrate twenty new #AAPI Members of Congress. I'm so proud of the diversity of our caucus, and I look forward to working together to advance the priorities of CAPAC and the American people. #APAICSWelcomes116"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 21, 2018
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Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Dec. 7, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Democratic Senators Raise Alarm Over Human Rights in Cameroon
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2018
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Van Hollen Introduces Bill to Keep Our Promise to Students and Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Nov. 29, 2018
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Tweet - "Recent hate-motivated events, including the shooting in PA, demonstrate how the dangerous rise of white nationalism & anti-Semitism is a threat to all Americans & our democracy. I join @bend_thearc in unequivocally rejecting white nationalism in all forms. #RejectWhiteNationalism"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 16, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on Racist Flyers in Maryland
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 15, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the Departure of Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 13, 2018
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Tweet - "The racist flyers distributed in communities throughout #MD05 are unacceptable & must be condemned by all. Hate has no place in our communities. We must come together to denounce this racist & hateful rhetoric and ensure all families in Maryland feel safe in their communities."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 9, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the 80th Anniversary of Kristallnacht
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 5, 2018
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Tweet - "Today marks 50 years since #ShirleyChisholm's election to Congress. She was an independent, transformational figure & served as the 1st African American woman in Congress. Let us honor her legacy & #vote tomorrow for leaders who will continue the fight for equality & opportunity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 2, 2018
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Letter to Alexander Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Senate Democrats to Secretary Azar: End Efforts to Redefine Sex to Exclude Transgender Persons
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 31, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Paul Ryan - Letter Calling for Judiciary Committee Hearings on Rise of Hate Crimes, Domestic Terrorism
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 29, 2018
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Letter to Secretary Ryan Zinke, DOI - Extend Comment Period For Rule Limiting Free Speech On The National Mall
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 26, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Khanna Urges Secretary Pompeo to Uphold Democratic Values in Brazil
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Joined my colleagues in urging @SecretaryZinke to extend the public comment period for @NPS' rule to limit free speech on the National Mall. The American people deserve sufficient opportunity to understand & comment on changes that impact their rights. https://bit.ly/2PNS3wp"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 24, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Ryan Zinke, Secretary of the Interior - National Capital Region Democrats To Zinke: Extend Comment Period For Rule Limiting Free Speech On The National Mall
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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Tweet - "The Trump Administration's attempts to erase the #Trans community are shameful & wrong. I will continue to work with the @LGBTEqCaucus to pass the #EqualityAct & fight against policies that discriminate against #LGBT Americans. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/21/us/politics/transgender-trump-administration-sex-definition.amp.html
#WontBeErased"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 18, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm proud to have earned a 97% on the @HRC scorecard for #LGBT equality. I will continue to work with HRC and my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to combat discriminatory policies & promote equality and opportunity for all."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 11, 2018
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Executive Calendar
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Oct. 9, 2018
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Raise Jamal Khashoggi's Disappearance with the Governments of Saudi Arabia and Turkey
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2018
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Bipartisan Senators Denounce China's Human Rights Abuses
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 3, 2018
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Udall, Senate Democrats Introduce Native American Voting Rights Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 18, 2018
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Medium - One of Democrats' First Priorities Will Be Making Government Work Again
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 15, 2018
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Tweet - "Fifty-five years ago today, white supremacists took the lives Addie Mae Collins, Cynthia Wesley, Carole Robertson, and Carol Denise McNair in a bombing at the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, AL."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 13, 2018
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Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act of 2018
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Connolly-Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter Condemning Chinese Government's Suppression of Uyghur Human Rights and Family Members of Radio Free Asia Journalists
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 28, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the 55th Anniversary of the March on Washington
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 24, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Engel Leads Bipartisan Group Pushing for Justice for Victims of Mass Atrocities in Burma
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Aug. 10, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the One Year Anniversary of the Violence by White Supremacists in Charlottesville
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 10, 2018
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Tweet - "This weekend, we mark the anniversary of the vile & violent rally by white supremacists, neo-Nazis, & the Alt-Right in Charlottesville. We remember Heather Heyer, who was murdered by purveyors of terror while standing up for the values of our country. http://bit.ly/2Op6iqI "
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Aug. 7, 2018
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Letter to Attorney General Sessions and Secretary DeVos - Condemn Trump Administration For Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity In Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General, and the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Senate Democrats Condemn Trump Administration for Rescinding Civil Rights Guidance Promoting Diversity in Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 26, 2018
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Americans with Disabilities Act 28th Anniversary
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 25, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Drop Harmful Plan Discriminating Against Potential Foster or Adoptive Parents and Youth in Foster Care
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 12, 2018
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Letter to Health Insurance Company CEO's - Lawmakers Press Major Health Insurers To Ramp Up Their Efforts To Reduce Racial Disparities In Maternal & Infant Health Outcomes
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| July 9, 2018
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Tweet - "As @realDonaldTrump prepares to announce his SCOTUS nominee, it's clear #WhatsAtStake. From protecting access to health care to defending women's, LGBT, & voting rights, Dems remain committed to standing up for equality and justice for all Americans."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 9, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the Nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 9, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the 150th Anniversary of the Fourteenth Amendment
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 9, 2018
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Tweet - "#OTD 150 years ago, after the great struggle to end the evil of slavery, Congress & the states ratified the #14thAmendment, enshrining into our Constitution the principle that all Americans are entitled to equal protection under our laws. http://bit.ly/2L2tPfC"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 2, 2018
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Tweet - "#OTD, 54 years ago President Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act into law. Today, we recognize the civil rights heroes who led the charge for justice & recommit ourselves to the work they began to ensure equal opportunity for every American."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 28, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Explain Contradictory Stories about Addition of Citizenship Question to the 2020 Census
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 26, 2018
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Tweet - "Together, we will continue to fight for justice, and I look forward to continuing work with my colleagues in the @LGBTEqCaucus to advance equality for all, including by passing the #EqualityAct to end discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the Five-Year Anniversary of the Supreme Court Decision Striking Down DOMA
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 26, 2018
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Tweet - "As we recognize the 5-year anniversary of #SCOTUS striking down the discriminatory #DOMA, I join @HRC in calling for passage of the #EqualityAct to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity across key areas of life & help move #EqualityForward."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2018
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Tweet - "Five years after the Shelby County v. Holder #SCOTUS decision, Congress has the obligation to update the Voting Rights Act. I urge Republican leadership to bring legislation to the Floor to #RestoreTheVOTE & ensure all Americans can exercise their most fundamental right."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2018
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Tweet - "As we mark #Juneteenth, let us remember the horrors of slavery & segregation that followed. Let us pay tribute to those who risked their lives for abolition, emancipation, justice, & equality & draw inspiration from them as we face injustice in our midst. http://bit.ly/2yqOzvD"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 15, 2018
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Tweet - "I'm troubled by @USOCC Otting's refusal to acknowledge discrimination in the U.S. The Admin ought to support the Equal Credit Opportunity Act--a critical tool to combat discrimination against protected classes in the financial services industry. #OCCnoColor"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 14, 2018
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Holds Lively Discussion on Racial Equity and Pathways to Closing the Racial Wealth Gap
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 11, 2018
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Tweet - "Disappointed by today's ruling in #HustedvAPRI. The decision is a setback for #votingrights & sends a dangerous signal to GOP-led states that they can disenfranchise voters through purges, which disproportionately affect minorities & working families."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling Allowing Voters to be Purged from Ohio Voter Rolls
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 4, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on SCOTUS Ruling on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission Case
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 31, 2018
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Letter to the Hon Thomas Homan, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Urge Designation of Courts as Immigrant Safe Spaces
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 29, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Protect Colombian Human Rights Defenders, Social Leaders Amid Dangerous Escalation of Targeted Murders
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - 120 Members of Bipartisan Task Force Urge Sec. Pompeo to Fill Anti-Semitism Special Envoy Position
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 23, 2018
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Letter to the Honorable Mick Mulvaney, Office of Management and Budget Director - ICYMI: 127 Democrats Urge OMB Director Mulvaney to Reject Discriminatory Health Care Proposal
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 22, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of Education - Press DeVos on Department of Education Actions to Weaken Discrimination Protections
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| May 18, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the 25th Anniversary of the National Voter Registration Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 17, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Emily Murphy, Administrator of the U.S. General Services Administration - Congressman Bishop Leads Letter to GSA Urging the Agency to Protect Job Opportunities for People Living With Disabilities
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| May 17, 2018
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Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with Democratic Leadership Commemorating the 64th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| May 10, 2018
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Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Congressional Black Caucus' Jobs and Justice Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| April 30, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, Secretary of Labor, and William Wiatrowski, Acting Director of the Bureau of Labor Statistics - Start Taking Workplace Harassment Seriously, Reconsider Decision Not to Collect Economic Data
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 23, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Alexander Acosta, US Secretary of Labor - Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 20, 2018
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Letter to Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President of Turkey - Demand Release of Pastor Andrew Brunson
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| April 2, 2018
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The Baltimore Sun - Fifty years later, King's vision must remain Congress' cause
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| March 28, 2018
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Letter to John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State - Bipartisan Group of 57 Lawmakers Call on Trump to Hold Sudan Accountable for Corruption, Human Rights Abuses
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 28, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Defeat House GOP-Led Effort to Curtail Civil Rights of Americans with Disabilities
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| March 16, 2018
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Letter to the Hon. John Culberson, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, the Hon. Jose Serrano, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, the Hon. Tom Cole, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies - Chairman Crowley Advocates for $25 Million to Eliminate Female Genital Mutilation in Government Funding Bill
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| March 13, 2018
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Van Hollen, Tester Introduce Legislation to Fully Fund Special Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| March 7, 2018
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Tweet - "Today marks 53 years since peaceful protesters marching for voting rights from #Selma were met with violence on #BloodySunday. For 13 years I've had the privilege of joining @FaithNPolitics in honoring this march & the Civil Rights Movement with my brother @RepJohnLewis. 1/2"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Feb. 22, 2018
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Tweet - "On #AAPIEqualPay day, we recognize that Asian American women earn 87 cents on the dollar than white men earn. However, if we disaggregate the data & look at subpopulations, the wage gap can be much higher. Let us recommit ourselves to closing the wage gap & ensuring #equalpay."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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