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Sept. 20, 2019
House Democrats Fund the Government, Pass Legislation to Protect American Consumers and Employees
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "This week the House: Passed a bill to extend govt funding, Passed the FAIR Act to protect American consumers & workers, Stood with those participating in #ClimateStrikes & called on the Senate to #ActOnClimate."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the House passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government and health programs through November 21. I urge the Senate to use this time to work with us to develop bipartisan funding bills that can be signed into law. We can get the job done."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019
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."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019
Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 12, 2019
Van Hollen Joins Democratic Senators In Introducing Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding for Rural Opioid Response in Garrett County
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 15, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Admin. of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. TJ Cox and Brad Sherman lead letter to USAID urging administrator Green to continue funding for demining programs in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh)
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Van Hollen Secures Maryland Priorities in Infrastructure Package Passed by Key Senate Committee
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 31, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, U.S Secretary of State - Cortez Masto Joins Letter Raising Concerns About Trump Administration's Incoherent Policies for Central America
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased that the House will pass a bipartisan budget agreement today, which will help prevent a harmful govt shutdown & ensure our nation pays its bills. This is an example of how we can restore the faith of Americans by demonstrating that government can work #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Rep. Harris Statement on the Budget Deal
Rep. Andy Harris
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "The budget agreement announced last night is a direct result of a Dem-led House getting its work done. We will act to ensure that America pays its bills on time & to avoid another damaging shutdown. I congratulate @SpeakerPelosi on securing this agreement."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019
Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill
Rep. Andy Harris
July 23, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2019
Tweet - "More This week, House Democrats continued to work #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to strengthen national security and support our troops; Took action to #Renew911VCF; Remained committed to defend against the Admin's efforts to strike down the #ACA."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Tweet - "I am pleased that the House today came together to #Renew911VCF and ensure that those who courageously worked to rescue victims and respond to the attacks on 9/11 receive the compensation that they and their families are due. https://bit.ly/2ScP3M4 "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Outraged to learn officials in #PuertoRico fraudulently awarded federal funds to contractors. There must be an investigation. The island has suffered for two years following deadly storms, & these new developments should not jeopardize the recovery."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Raskin Statement on Border Supplemental Vote
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @RepDarrenSoto in sending a letter to the Admin requesting the disbursement of $2 billion in funds already allocated to help rebuild the electrical grid in #PuertoRico and #USVI. #OurFellowAmericas need these funds to rebuild stronger than before."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carson, Department of Energy Secretary Perry, Federal Emergrnency Management Agency Acting Administrator Gaynor, and Office of Management and Budget Director Mulvancey - Hoyer, Soto, Bipartisan Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Van Hollen Introduces the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Second Set of Appropriations Bills
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "The funding package passed by the House today includes many #MD05 priorities: Preventing USDA from relocating workers from our region Improving the safety of WMATA, Supporting missions at @NASAGoddard ; Ensuring we can #SaveTheBay Learn more: https://bit.ly/2IK5wnU "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Fund Government, Call on Senate GOP to Take Up House-Passed Bills
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 20, 2019
House Democrats Fund the Government, Pass Legislation to Protect American Consumers and Employees
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019
Tweet - "This week the House: Passed a bill to extend govt funding, Passed the FAIR Act to protect American consumers & workers, Stood with those participating in #ClimateStrikes & called on the Senate to #ActOnClimate."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2019
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair, Subcommittee on Labor, Health, and Human Services - Funds for Substance Use Disorder
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Wyden Urges FCC to Reject Plans that Imperil the Universal Service Fund
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the House passed a bipartisan continuing resolution to fund government and health programs through November 21. I urge the Senate to use this time to work with us to develop bipartisan funding bills that can be signed into law. We can get the job done."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2019
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."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019
Feinstein, Hirono, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Block Implementation of Trump Administration's "Public Charge" Rule
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 13, 2019
Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Hon. Richard Shelby, Hon. Patrick Leahy, Hon. Shelley Moore Capito, Hon. Jon Tester - Van Hollen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Appropriators To Block Administration Attempts To Unilaterally Transfer DHS Funds to ICE/CBP
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 12, 2019
Van Hollen Joins Democratic Senators In Introducing Temporary Protected Status for the Bahamas
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 5, 2019
Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019
Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Announces $2.79 Million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding for Rural Opioid Response in Garrett County
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 15, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone announce $15,000 for nonprofit professional development in Western Maryland
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Green, Admin. of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Reps. TJ Cox and Brad Sherman lead letter to USAID urging administrator Green to continue funding for demining programs in Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh)
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 6, 2019
Van Hollen Secures Maryland Priorities in Infrastructure Package Passed by Key Senate Committee
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 5, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services and the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security - Senators Lankford, Coons Lead Letter on Concerns to Eliminate Refugee Cap
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 31, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, U.S Secretary of State - Cortez Masto Joins Letter Raising Concerns About Trump Administration's Incoherent Policies for Central America
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 27, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on President Trump's Ineffective Border Wall
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 27, 2019
Tweet - "I am deeply alarmed by the Supreme Court's ruling, and I strongly disagree with the President's efforts to take funds from the military to build an ineffective border wall."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 26, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congresswoman Lee, Pro-Choice Caucus Leaders, and 146 House Members Urge Administration to Immediately Reverse Decision to Withdraw Funding from UNFPA
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 25, 2019
Tweet - "Pleased that the House will pass a bipartisan budget agreement today, which will help prevent a harmful govt shutdown & ensure our nation pays its bills. This is an example of how we can restore the faith of Americans by demonstrating that government can work #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 24, 2019
Rep. Harris Statement on the Budget Deal
Rep.Andy Harris
July 24, 2019
Tweet - "Today, at my weekly press conference, I told reporters that I want to hear the truth from Special Counsel Mueller today. We have a responsibility to protect our nation's elections from Russian interference, understand what happened in 2016, and prevent it from happening again."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019
Tweet - "The budget agreement announced last night is a direct result of a Dem-led House getting its work done. We will act to ensure that America pays its bills on time & to avoid another damaging shutdown. I congratulate @SpeakerPelosi on securing this agreement."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2019
Harris Statement on Senate Passage of 9/11 Bill
Rep.Andy Harris
July 23, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Budget Agreement
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 22, 2019
Maryland Delegation Announces $125 Million Federal Investment in Howard Street Tunnel
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2019
Tweet - "More This week, House Democrats continued to work #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to strengthen national security and support our troops; Took action to #Renew911VCF; Remained committed to defend against the Admin's efforts to strike down the #ACA."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Never Forget the Heroes Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Tweet - "I am pleased that the House today came together to #Renew911VCF and ensure that those who courageously worked to rescue victims and respond to the attacks on 9/11 receive the compensation that they and their families are due. https://bit.ly/2ScP3M4 "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Puerto Rican Officials Misusing Federal Funds
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
Tweet - "Outraged to learn officials in #PuertoRico fraudulently awarded federal funds to contractors. There must be an investigation. The island has suffered for two years following deadly storms, & these new developments should not jeopardize the recovery."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 10, 2019
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Secure Our Elections and Defend Our Democracy
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Raskin Statement on Border Supplemental Vote
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
Tweet - "Joined @RepDarrenSoto in sending a letter to the Admin requesting the disbursement of $2 billion in funds already allocated to help rebuild the electrical grid in #PuertoRico and #USVI. #OurFellowAmericas need these funds to rebuild stronger than before."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary Carson, Department of Energy Secretary Perry, Federal Emergrnency Management Agency Acting Administrator Gaynor, and Office of Management and Budget Director Mulvancey - Hoyer, Soto, Bipartisan Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 27, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Hon. Rick Perry, Secretary of the Department of Energy, Hon. Pete Gaynor, Acting FEMA Administrator, Hon. Mick Mulvaney, Director of the OMB - Rep. Soto, Members Request Funds Disbursement to Rebuild Electrical Grid in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 26, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Van Hollen Introduces the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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 25, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Passage of the Second Set of Appropriations Bills
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2019
Tweet - "The funding package passed by the House today includes many #MD05 priorities: Preventing USDA from relocating workers from our region Improving the safety of WMATA, Supporting missions at @NASAGoddard ; Ensuring we can #SaveTheBay Learn more: https://bit.ly/2IK5wnU "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
House Democrats Pass Legislation to Fund Government, Call on Senate GOP to Take Up House-Passed Bills
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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