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Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "The July jobs report tells the story of American economic resilience in the face of serious challenges and a failure by the current Administration to build on the policies that brought about our recovery from the Great Recession."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, García Introduce Legislation to Require the Fed to Act on Faster Payments
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019
Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2019
Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around Gop Tax Law's Cap of Salt Deduction, Which Is Costing Homeowners Tens-Of-Thousands of Dollars
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 13, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, and Trone Announce Approval of Maryland's Trade Adjustment Assistance (taa) Application for Luke Mill Workers
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "I was excited to speak with @SEIU President @MaryKayHenry today about bringing the #RaiseTheWage Act to the House Floor next week. An increase in the minimum wage is long overdue & will benefit millions of workers in Maryland and across the country."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2019
Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2019
Van Hollen Presents Far-Reaching Economic Proposals At EPI's Taxing the (very) Rich Conference
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Long-Term Outlook Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - ".@USCBO's budget outlook report paints an alarming picture & details how a lack of fiscal sustainability risks subjecting our children and grandchildren to significant financial crises. Congress owes it to future generations to restore some fiscal sanity."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019
Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2019
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Call Center Workers and U.S. Consumers
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2019
Tweet - "#OTD in 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act to end pay disparity, but 56 years later the wage gap persists. In March, House Dems took action and passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct; I call on the Senate to pass it. We must keep fighting to ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019
Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "Following today's #jobsreport, @POTUS has a responsibility to work with Congress to address the challenges of wage stagnation and economic insecurity. House Democrats are working hard to address these challenges and enable more people to #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Force Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Influence Elections
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 17, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 9, 2019
Congressman Andy Harris Applauds Department of Homeland Security for Finalization of H-2B Visa Increase
Rep. Andy Harris
May 6, 2019
Tweet - "This #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, I join in celebrating small businesses in #MD05 & throughout the state of Maryland. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, & we must ensure they have access to the resources & opportunity they need to #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2019
Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2019
Tweet - "The April #JobsReport shows a continuation of an economic trajectory of 103 consecutive months of job growth. But these job figures don't tell the whole story, as wages aren't growing fast enough to allow millions of workers to feel real economic security."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 5, 2019
Tweet - "The March #JobsReport shows once again that, while our economy continues growth dating back to President Obama's recovery program, the central challenges we faced at the beginning of the Trump Administration remain."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019
Tweet - "The March #JobsReport shows once again that, while our economy continues growth dating back to President Obama's recovery program, the central challenges we faced at the beginning of the Trump Administration remain."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019
Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019
Hoyer, Lee Announce Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity Vice Chairs
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
April 2, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2019
Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Federal Employees Relocating for Work
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "The American people resoundingly rejected Republicans' efforts to repeal the #ACA, yet the #TrumpBudget doubles down on ACA repeal, which will raise health care costs for millions of Americans and take away protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Record Trade Deficit
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2019
Sen. Schatz, Rep. DeRFazio Introduce New Legislation to Tax Wall Street, Address Economic Inequality
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "I thank @HouseBudgetDems for holding a hearing on the ongoing negative impacts of the #GOPTaxScam, which added $1.9 trillion to the deficit and gave 83% of the tax cuts to the top 1%. This bill was a handout to the wealthiest Americans and left middle-class families behind."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019
Recognizing National Debt As Threat to National Security
Rep. Andy Harris
Feb. 26, 2019
Van Hollen & Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage IPOs
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Right now, the @EdLaborCmte is marking up H.R.7, the #PaycheckFairness Act. I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor after it advances in committee to help ensure all Americans receive #EqualPayforEqualWork."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I am troubled, though not surprised, by the news that our national debt just reached a historic high. @POTUS has proven to be one of the worst presidents in terms of fiscal irresponsibility after exploding the deficit w his #GOPTaxScam, which gives 83% of benefits to the top 1%."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2019
Hoyer Discusses President Trump's State of the Union Address on Fox News, CBS News, and Bloomberg TV
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2019
Hoyer Statement on January Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown cost our economy at least $11 billion. Today, every Member had the opportunity to vote for a resolution stating shutdowns are detrimental and should not occur. Notwithstanding the significant cost of the last shutdown, 163 House Republicans voted against it."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019
Hoyer: It Is Now Clear That Republicans Have Every Intention of Using Government Shutdowns as a Tactic
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2019
Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference this morning by discussing the @USCBO report that said the #TrumpShutdown cost the U.S. economy at least $11 billion. I'm bringing a resolution to the Floor tomorrow to make clear that shutdowns should not be an option."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on CBO's Economic Impact Report on Costs of the Trump Shutdown
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
Aug. 2, 2019
Tweet - "The July jobs report tells the story of American economic resilience in the face of serious challenges and a failure by the current Administration to build on the policies that brought about our recovery from the Great Recession."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Warren, Van Hollen, Pressley, García Introduce Legislation to Require the Fed to Act on Faster Payments
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2019
Letter to Andrew M. Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Full Democratic Caucus in Urging Social Security Administrator to Respect Employees and Their Unions
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 18, 2019
Rubio, Menendez, Colleagues Champion Bipartisan Comprehensive Flood Insurance Reform Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 16, 2019
Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Unveil New Legislation to Restore Homeowners' Ability to Work Around Gop Tax Law's Cap of Salt Deduction, Which Is Costing Homeowners Tens-Of-Thousands of Dollars
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 13, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, and Trone Announce Approval of Maryland's Trade Adjustment Assistance (taa) Application for Luke Mill Workers
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 9, 2019
Tweet - "I was excited to speak with @SEIU President @MaryKayHenry today about bringing the #RaiseTheWage Act to the House Floor next week. An increase in the minimum wage is long overdue & will benefit millions of workers in Maryland and across the country."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 5, 2019
Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2019
Van Hollen Presents Far-Reaching Economic Proposals At EPI's Taxing the (very) Rich Conference
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Cosponsors Legislation to Strengthen Rights of Public Sector Workers to Join Unions, Bargain Collectively
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Long-Term Outlook Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - ".@USCBO's budget outlook report paints an alarming picture & details how a lack of fiscal sustainability risks subjecting our children and grandchildren to significant financial crises. Congress owes it to future generations to restore some fiscal sanity."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Tweet - "The Admin's threat to lay off USOPM employees if Congress doesn't eliminate the agency is outrageous. This temper tantrum will have real consequences for all Americans and is yet another example of the Administration holding federal employees hostage. https://bit.ly/2IrFhTd "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, Hon.Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Grassley, Chairmen of the Senate Finance Committee, and Hon. Ron Wyden, Ranking member on the Senate Finance Committee - Cortez Masto Urges Senate Leaders to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Credits to Boost U.S. Solar Industry
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 14, 2019
Van Hollen Cosponsors Reparations Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2019
Cortez Masto Introduces Bill to Protect Call Center Workers and U.S. Consumers
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 10, 2019
Tweet - "#OTD in 1963, President Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act to end pay disparity, but 56 years later the wage gap persists. In March, House Dems took action and passed the #PaycheckFairnessAct; I call on the Senate to pass it. We must keep fighting to ensure #EqualPayForEqualWork."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019
Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 7, 2019
Tweet - "Following today's #jobsreport, @POTUS has a responsibility to work with Congress to address the challenges of wage stagnation and economic insecurity. House Democrats are working hard to address these challenges and enable more people to #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2019
Menendez Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Force Corporations to Disclose Political Spending to Influence Elections
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 17, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Lower Health Care and Prescription Drug Costs, Ban LGBT Discrimination with Passage of Equality Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 9, 2019
Congressman Andy Harris Applauds Department of Homeland Security for Finalization of H-2B Visa Increase
Rep.Andy Harris
May 6, 2019
Tweet - "This #NationalSmallBusinessWeek, I join in celebrating small businesses in #MD05 & throughout the state of Maryland. Small businesses are the backbone of our local economy, & we must ensure they have access to the resources & opportunity they need to #MakeItInAmerica."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2019
Hoyer Statement on April Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 3, 2019
Tweet - "The April #JobsReport shows a continuation of an economic trajectory of 103 consecutive months of job growth. But these job figures don't tell the whole story, as wages aren't growing fast enough to allow millions of workers to feel real economic security."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2019
Letter to Andrew Wheeler, EPA Administrator - Senators to EPA: Change Course and Extend Methylene Chloride Protections to Workers
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 5, 2019
Tweet - "The March #JobsReport shows once again that, while our economy continues growth dating back to President Obama's recovery program, the central challenges we faced at the beginning of the Trump Administration remain."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019
Tweet - "The March #JobsReport shows once again that, while our economy continues growth dating back to President Obama's recovery program, the central challenges we faced at the beginning of the Trump Administration remain."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2019
Hoyer Statement on March Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2019
Hoyer, Lee Announce Majority Leader Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity Vice Chairs
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
April 2, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 14, 2019
Senators Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Financial Relief to Federal Employees Relocating for Work
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 12, 2019
Tweet - "The American people resoundingly rejected Republicans' efforts to repeal the #ACA, yet the #TrumpBudget doubles down on ACA repeal, which will raise health care costs for millions of Americans and take away protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Record Trade Deficit
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2019
Sen. Schatz, Rep. DeRFazio Introduce New Legislation to Tax Wall Street, Address Economic Inequality
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 27, 2019
Tweet - "I thank @HouseBudgetDems for holding a hearing on the ongoing negative impacts of the #GOPTaxScam, which added $1.9 trillion to the deficit and gave 83% of the tax cuts to the top 1%. This bill was a handout to the wealthiest Americans and left middle-class families behind."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019
Recognizing National Debt As Threat to National Security
Rep.Andy Harris
Feb. 26, 2019
Van Hollen & Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Encourage IPOs
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 26, 2019
Tweet - "Right now, the @EdLaborCmte is marking up H.R.7, the #PaycheckFairness Act. I look forward to bringing this legislation to the Floor after it advances in committee to help ensure all Americans receive #EqualPayforEqualWork."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "I am troubled, though not surprised, by the news that our national debt just reached a historic high. @POTUS has proven to be one of the worst presidents in terms of fiscal irresponsibility after exploding the deficit w his #GOPTaxScam, which gives 83% of benefits to the top 1%."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2019
Hoyer Discusses President Trump's State of the Union Address on Fox News, CBS News, and Bloomberg TV
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2019
Hoyer Statement on January Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019
Tweet - "The #TrumpShutdown cost our economy at least $11 billion. Today, every Member had the opportunity to vote for a resolution stating shutdowns are detrimental and should not occur. Notwithstanding the significant cost of the last shutdown, 163 House Republicans voted against it."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019
Hoyer: It Is Now Clear That Republicans Have Every Intention of Using Government Shutdowns as a Tactic
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2019
Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference this morning by discussing the @USCBO report that said the #TrumpShutdown cost the U.S. economy at least $11 billion. I'm bringing a resolution to the Floor tomorrow to make clear that shutdowns should not be an option."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on CBO's Economic Impact Report on Costs of the Trump Shutdown
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2019
Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on Bloomberg TV
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019
Hoyer Remarks at Press Event to Introduce the Raise the Wage Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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