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Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, the #JobsReport provides clear evidence of the work needed to help our economy weather the COVID-19 crisis. We are in the midst of a dark winter, with cases surging & over 4,000 deaths in a single day yesterday. We must take additional action." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House has passed legislation to increase economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000. I hope that Senate Republicans will join in passing an increase in those payments so that Americans can receive the assistance they so desperately need." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House-Passed Legislation to Increase Economic Impact Payments to Families Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Critical emergency unemployment assistance has expired for millions of families because Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan agreement Congress passed, & families have now lost a lifeline during this crisis. Trump should sign the bill Congress sent him to resume this assistance." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Finally Signing Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Congress reached a bipartisan agreement while Trump was silent. After we passed a bill, he now demands $2,000 direct payments. I offered unanimous consent today to provide just that, but House GOP blocked it. The American people need help now. They cannot afford this GOP chaos." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve, the GOP blocked a request to increase direct payments to families from $600 to $2000. Our people & economy need help. POTUS should sign the bipartisan COVID-19 bill now & Democrats will continue fighting for more assistance #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, another 809,000 Americans sought unemployment assistance, and millions of families continue to struggle to make ends meet. Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill, & the House will take up another direct payment bill tomorrow. Trump must work with us to provide relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Families around the nation are struggling and in need of economic assistance. Democrats fought hard to ensure the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provided working families with critically needed economic impact payments." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "In order to get our economy working again, we must defeat this virus. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill provides billions of dollars in funding to ensure equitable vaccine distribution and to help combat disparities among communities of color." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats have fought for months to provide relief to the American people, which Republicans rejected at every turn. Now that the President has agreed to direct payments of $2000, we will ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill this week to give Americans this assistance." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The bipartisan COVID-19 legislation passed last night takes steps to provide urgent relief to American families that have been waiting far too long. This assistance will help families avoid eviction, keep food on their tables, and extends critical unemployment benefits." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people have been waiting for Congress to fund the government and provide much-needed COVID-19 relief. We now have a bipartisan bill that achieves both of those aims, and I urge the President to sign this legislation without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Senate Democrats Introduce the Economic Justice Act, Expanding the Historic Proposal to More than $435 Billion to Address Systemic Racism and Historic Underinvestment in Communities of Color Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Schatz Introduce Bill to Provide Immediate Housing Assistance to Low-Income Families and Individuals During Natural and Economic Disasters Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Senators Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet; Rep. Meng Applaud Inclusion of $3 Billion in E-Rate Distance Learning Funding in Bipartisan Senate Coronavirus Proposal Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen Meets with Biden Nominee Dr. Cecilia Rouse Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of families will face displacement from their homes in January unless the federal ban on evictions is extended. A deal must be reached on COVID-19 relief that extends the ban and helps families make ends meet." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "3,000 Americans died of COVID-19 in a single day. That's 3,000 families that have lost loved ones to this crisis. It is vital that we pass a COVID-19 relief bill to help save lives and crush this virus. Americans are relying on Congress to act now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The impact of this pandemic on our hospitals has been catastrophic, with record-breaking numbers of Americans in the ICU and dire bed shortages. Lives are at stake, and we must pass COVID-19 relief as soon as possible." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, the #JobsReport provides clear evidence of the work needed to help our economy weather the COVID-19 crisis. We are in the midst of a dark winter, with cases surging & over 4,000 deaths in a single day yesterday. We must take additional action." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House has passed legislation to increase economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000. I hope that Senate Republicans will join in passing an increase in those payments so that Americans can receive the assistance they so desperately need." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House-Passed Legislation to Increase Economic Impact Payments to Families Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Critical emergency unemployment assistance has expired for millions of families because Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan agreement Congress passed, & families have now lost a lifeline during this crisis. Trump should sign the bill Congress sent him to resume this assistance." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Finally Signing Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Congress reached a bipartisan agreement while Trump was silent. After we passed a bill, he now demands $2,000 direct payments. I offered unanimous consent today to provide just that, but House GOP blocked it. The American people need help now. They cannot afford this GOP chaos." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve, the GOP blocked a request to increase direct payments to families from $600 to $2000. Our people & economy need help. POTUS should sign the bipartisan COVID-19 bill now & Democrats will continue fighting for more assistance #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, another 809,000 Americans sought unemployment assistance, and millions of families continue to struggle to make ends meet. Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill, & the House will take up another direct payment bill tomorrow. Trump must work with us to provide relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Families around the nation are struggling and in need of economic assistance. Democrats fought hard to ensure the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provided working families with critically needed economic impact payments." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "In order to get our economy working again, we must defeat this virus. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill provides billions of dollars in funding to ensure equitable vaccine distribution and to help combat disparities among communities of color." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats have fought for months to provide relief to the American people, which Republicans rejected at every turn. Now that the President has agreed to direct payments of $2000, we will ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill this week to give Americans this assistance." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The bipartisan COVID-19 legislation passed last night takes steps to provide urgent relief to American families that have been waiting far too long. This assistance will help families avoid eviction, keep food on their tables, and extends critical unemployment benefits." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people have been waiting for Congress to fund the government and provide much-needed COVID-19 relief. We now have a bipartisan bill that achieves both of those aims, and I urge the President to sign this legislation without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Senate Democrats Introduce the Economic Justice Act, Expanding the Historic Proposal to More than $435 Billion to Address Systemic Racism and Historic Underinvestment in Communities of Color Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Schatz Introduce Bill to Provide Immediate Housing Assistance to Low-Income Families and Individuals During Natural and Economic Disasters Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Senators Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet; Rep. Meng Applaud Inclusion of $3 Billion in E-Rate Distance Learning Funding in Bipartisan Senate Coronavirus Proposal Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen Meets with Biden Nominee Dr. Cecilia Rouse Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of families will face displacement from their homes in January unless the federal ban on evictions is extended. A deal must be reached on COVID-19 relief that extends the ban and helps families make ends meet." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "3,000 Americans died of COVID-19 in a single day. That's 3,000 families that have lost loved ones to this crisis. It is vital that we pass a COVID-19 relief bill to help save lives and crush this virus. Americans are relying on Congress to act now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The impact of this pandemic on our hospitals has been catastrophic, with record-breaking numbers of Americans in the ICU and dire bed shortages. Lives are at stake, and we must pass COVID-19 relief as soon as possible." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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