| Feb. 2, 2021
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National Capital Region Congressional Delegation Reintroduces the Metro Accountability and Investment Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Urging Recurring Survival Checks
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Murphy, Blumenthal, Van Hollen, Lee Reintroduce Bicameral Bill To Fully Fund Title I, Special Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce More Than $560 Million in Emergency Federal Funding for State COVID-19 Response
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Maryland Delegation Members Applaud More Than $1 Million for WMATA and Montgomery County Transit to Improve COVID-19 Safety
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Jan. 25, 2021
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $1.17 Billion in COVID-19 Relief for Schools and Universities Across the State
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 21, 2021
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Tweet - "The weekly UI report is alarming. For a second week in a row, 900,000 Americans filed new claims - that's 4x what it was just last year before the pandemic. That's why @POTUS' American Rescue Plan is so important. We must deal with the economic consequences of this pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Tweet - "In all the time I have served in the Congress, I have known few staff members as smart, knowledgeable, talented, focused, and dedicated to her work as Shalanda Young. She will be an outstanding Deputy Director of OMB."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 15, 2021
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Hoyer Statement on Selection of Shalanda Young to Serve as Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Jan. 12, 2021
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $400 Million to Expand Statewide COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution, Contact Tracing, and Testing Capacity
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Jan. 1, 2021
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National Defense Authorization Act
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 29, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Honorable Dick Durbin, Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Committee - Following Her Push, Gillibrand Announces $150 Million In Breast Cancer Research Funding Included In FY 2021 Bipartisan Appropriations Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 23, 2020
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Van Hollen Secures Key Maryland Funding Priorities in Omnibus Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "With emergency unemployment insurance programs set to expire at the end of the month, House Democrats fought toextend these benefits. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provides an additional $300 in weekly UI enhancement for Americans waiting to get back to work."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Fifth District Priorities in Legislation to Fund the Government, Provide COVID Relief
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 22, 2020
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Tweet - "The legislation passed by the House last night makes critical investments in programs important to #MD05 & prevented a government shutdown. This includes funding for WMATA, the Chesapeake Bay, & to help Maryland communities combat COVID-19."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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United States-Mexico Economic Partnership Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Tweet - "Last week, the country saw another jump in jobless claims and 1.6 million workers were added to the more than 20 million Americans on all unemployment programs, 12 million of whom risk losing this support in 9 days. We must pass COVID-19 relief that extends UI now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "The day after Christmas, 12 million Americans will receive their last emergency unemployment check. The consequences will be severe and immediate for families and the entire economy. Time is up on GOP intransigence. We must pass COVID-19 relief this week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Schatz Introduces Bill To Provide Immediate Housing Assistance To Low-Income Families And Individuals During Natural And Economic Disasters
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 14, 2020
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Senators Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet; Rep. Meng Applaud Inclusion of $3 Billion in E-Rate Distance Learning Funding in Bipartisan Senate Coronavirus Proposal
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 11, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Ndaa
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $9 Million to Boost Statewide Early Childhood Education
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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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
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "All states are dealing with the economic and public health consequences of this virus and providing state and local government assistance is critical to preventing teachers, firefighters, emergency personnel and other critical workers from being laid off."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader; and Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Congressman Tim Ryan Presses Congressional Leadership to Ensure Small Businesses with PPP Loans Remain Eligible for Tax Deductions
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, Minority Whip - Underwood Stands up For Illinois Small Businesses Devastated by The Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Craig Urges Congressional Leadership to Support Local Restaurants and Pass the RESTAURANTS Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Honorable Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Rosen Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for Permanent Expansion of Telehealth Coverage
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Hoyer, Norton, Van Hollen, Carper, Bowser Call for Full Funding for DC in Next Coronavirus Bill
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "As COVID-19 relief legislation is negotiated, it's imperative that DC receive equal treatment. More than 700,000 Americans live in our nation's capital and they deserve the same treatment and access to resources as their fellow citizens in MD & VA."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader; and Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Rep. Omar Leads Letter Calling for Additional Relief Checks in Next COVID-19 Package
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Underwood Leads Congressional Effort Calling for Gao Review of Disparities in Vaccination Coverage
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Dingell, Tlaib Lead Group of 54 Members in Calling for Resumption of Palestinian Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Programs
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House; and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Tim Ryan Urges Congressional Leadership to Include Support for Local Restaurants in COVID Relief Package
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations; Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations; and Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations - Rep. Kildee Leads Pushes for More Federal Resources to Clean Up Toxic PFAS Chemicals
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 4, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $8 Million to Support Community Health Centers
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Inclusion of Turkey Sanctions in Ndaa
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Next week, I will bring the ALS Disability Insurance Access Act to the Floor for a vote. This bill will eliminate the waiting period for SSDI benefits for ALS patients -- an important change for ALS patients and their families. I expect it will pass with strong bipartisan support."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Tweet - "Over 700K workers filed new jobless claims last week & the number of Americans on UI programs is still over 20 million. More than 12 million of them are staring into a steeper hardship of being thrown off of CARES emergency UI assistance when it expires the day after Christmas."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 3, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Levin Letter to SBA: Provide Clear Guidance on Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader - Gillibrand Urges Senate Leadership To Extend Enhanced Unemployment Benefits In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2020
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I reminded reporters that critical COVID-19 relief expires soon and we must act. House Dems have shown we're willing to compromise. I am urging Republicans to work with us to reach agreement and pass legislation by the end of next week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the Committee on Appropriations, Honorable Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Committee of Appropriations, and Honorable Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the Committee on Appropriations - As Record Numbers Of New Yorkers Face Food Insecurity, Gillibrand Urges Congress To Invest $6 Billion To Meet Growing Nutrition Needs
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Rosen, Cortez Masto Urge Senate Leadership to Extend Unemployment Programs in Forthcoming COVID Relief Legislation
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Proposed WMATA Budget Cuts
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 24, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $140,000 for Housing Assistance for Low-Income Families in Maryland
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Nov. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "We should all be deeply concerned that new jobless claims increased to 742,000 last week. Over 20 million American workers are on UI programs, and 12 million of them are set to fall off a financial cliff in December unless Congress acts to extend emergency CARES Act eligibility."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 11, 2020
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Van Hollen Announces Maryland Priorities in Newly-Released Senate Appropriations Bills
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce $100,000 to Assist Low-Income Families in Anne Arundel, Charles Counties with Home Repairs
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Tweet - "At long last, Republicans introduced their bills for FY 2021, more than a month after that year began. With the Senate finally engaged, we can finish the work House Dems started in the spring to avert a damaging government shutdown by the 12/11 deadline."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 10, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Senate Republicans Introducing FY2021 Appropriations Bills
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Nov. 7, 2020
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House Passes Raskin Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, Apostasy Laws
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Nov. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds from Cities Deemed "Anarchist Jurisdictions"
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Nov. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Chairs Seek Information on Trump Administration's Efforts to Withhold Federal Funds from Cities Deemed "Anarchist Jurisdictions"
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 30, 2020
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Tweet - "Investing in the conservation and restoration of Maryland's shorelines will help preserve our ecosystems from the impacts of climate change. I'm pleased our Delegation secured more than $140,000 to strengthen our shorelines."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 30, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $140,000 to Protect Maryland's Shorelines and Invest in Green Infrastructure
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "I welcome the decrease of jobless claims from last week, but this improvement is far too slow for far too many Americans & their families. Today, the US is experiencing 16 times as many unemployment claims as it did a year ago, with half a million more Americans filing per week."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 28, 2020
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Tweet - "The uptick in violence against women during the COVID-19 pandemic is unacceptable. Our Delegation worked hard to secure funds to help ensure survivors & those experiencing domestic violence have the resources they need to recover and rebuild their lives."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 28, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Highlights Over $40 Million in Federal Funding to Support Survivors and Combat Violence Against Women
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Almost $800,000 to Expand Housing Counseling Services Across Maryland
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Oct. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Thousands of families are at risk of losing their homes in January if an agreement isn't reached to provide additional relief. Democrats provided relief to renters & homeowners in the #HeroesAct & the next COVID-19 bill must also include this assistance."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Sunday's court ruling to block the Trump Admin from kicking unemployed workers off of SNAP benefits is a massive victory for so many households struggling with food insecurity during this pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Congressman Cohen Leads Letter Demanding IRS Disseminate Crucial Information to Nearly Nine Million Low-Income Americans Regarding their $1,200 Economic Impact Payments
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| Oct. 9, 2020
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Maryland Lawmakers Announce More Than $280,000 in Federal Funding to Expand Digital Education Resources During the Pandemic
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Announce $100,000 in Federal Funding for Maryland Public Television Educational Programs
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2020
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Tweet - "Proud that Maryland's public TV educational programs will receive $100,000 in federal funding. This investment will help Maryland Public Television continue its efforts to expand opportunity for all of our children."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Oct. 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State, and the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Gillibrand, Senate Democrats Press Trump Administration To Address And Aid Global Humanitarian Crises Exacerbated By COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Oct. 5, 2020
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Hoyer, Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud More Than $7.8 Million for Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery Expansion
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| Oct. 1, 2020
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Tweets - "Jobless claims remain unprecedented, with over 800,000 new claims last week. Americans are continuing to suffer during this pandemic. Democrats have introduced a new bill to provide relief, but I hope we can reach a bipartisan agreement instead."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Bay Senators Applaud USDA Decision to Support Local Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2020
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Letter to the Honorable Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive over $5 million in federal funding to upgrade MARC commuter trains. These funds will help modernize our rail networks and keep commuters safe."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| Sept. 24, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade MARC, Railways Across Maryland
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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