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Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Calling For Investigation Into Political Inference With Coronavirus Information Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 3 years since the horrific shooting in Las Vegas that left 59 dead & 869 wounded. This remains a dark day for our country, and for so many families who are still mourning. The fight to #EndGunViolence must continue. Senate GOP must stop blocking commonsense gun reforms." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have fought #ForThePeople by working to lower health care costs, raise wages & rebuild America, & clean up corruption & strengthen democracy while Republicans have failed the people with their inaction and obstruction." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Bay Senators Applaud USDA Decision to Support Local Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has hit families in Prince George's Co harder than any other county in our state. A new report lays out how critically important it is that we take action to improve access to affordable housing & health care for our communities of color." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Admin would interfere w public health guidance and put the well-being of our nation's children at risk. @POTUS downplayed the virus from the start, & pressuring schools to re-opening could have serious consequences." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Rep. Roe and Majority Leader Hoyer Applaud Passage of the Bipartisan School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House passed the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, my bipartisan bill w @DrPhilRoe to help schools better handle asthma or allergies of their students." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Murphy, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation To Reform Medical Debt And Strengthen Consumer Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump and Republicans failed to show real leadership to get the pandemic under control; now, over 200,000 Americans have died. It didn't have to be this way. Trump is wrong when he says "It is what it is." That is irresponsible and dismissive of people's pain. #FailThePeople" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade MARC, Railways Across Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on Latino families. We need proper testing & tracing in every community, greater assistance for essential workers, and we must eliminate bias in health care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We have heard Trump say that everything is under control, this pandemic will magically disappear, and that he is not accountable for his failures. Today, as we mourn the loss of 200,000 lives, the American people know that he has failed them." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus would likely be considered a preexisting condition if #SCOTUS strikes down the #ACA in November, as the GOP is calling for. That puts over 6.8M Americans who have survived the virus at grave risk -- and anyone else who catches it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4 Million for Reproductive Health Care and Family Planning Services in Underserved Communities Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive critical funding to provide reproductive health care and family planning services to families in Maryland. I'll continue to work with my colleagues to protect a woman's right to make her own health care choices." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's response to this pandemic has been purely political, allowing millions to suffer while he and his Administration undercut health experts and publicly downplayed the crisis. Things didn't have to be this way and the American people deserve better." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The abrupt reversal of CDC guidance yesterday shows just how dangerous political interference is when it messes with science. The American people need absolute clarity and truth, not an Administration that stokes confusion and distrust." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have surged in the US over the past few days, signaling that a Fall surge may have begun. I strongly encourage all Americans to wear a mask, social distance, get a flu shot, and listen to public health experts. https://nyti.ms/32XseU1" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Collins, Reed Call for Financial Assistance for Bus & Passenger Ferry Industries in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Menendez Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Passes Senate Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Menendez, Crapo Applaud Passage of Prostate Cancer Resolution Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Brown, Colleagues to SEC: Protect The Whistleblower Program, Don't Undermine It Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sen. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Hhs to Address Pharmaceutical Companies Undermining 340 B Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Schatz, Senators Urge Trump To Work With Congress To Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Protections Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Menendez Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Bill to Ramp-Up Federal Efforts to Develop New Treatments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 200,000 Americans have died from this pandemic and millions more have suffered from the economic impacts. The President could have -- and should have -- done better. It is shameful that he refuses to take accountability for his own missteps." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "A new report shows that over 75% of all children who die from COVID-19 are children of color. That's unacceptable. We must address longstanding racial inequalities in our health care system & this info must be part of discussions on school operations." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth, and I join in celebrating the contributions of Latinos & Latinas throughout our history. Today, we honor the Latino and Latina health care & essential workers serving on the front lines of this pandemic. https://bit.ly/32vMWKj" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The whistleblower allegations detailing severe abuses at an ICE detention center, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration. I join in calling for an immediate investigation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Postmaster General to reverse harmful operational changes to U.S. Postal Service that have resulted in delays of medications to New Yorkers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James Macrae, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the Hon. Thomas Engels, Admin. of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Fight Against Increasing Costs on Insulin and Epinephrine Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today during my weekly press conference I told press that the House is in session this week after an extremely successful summer work period. This week we will be taking up a number of bills to combat discrimination in the workplace and take a stand against anti-Asian bias." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Cities and states are being shortchanged as they make severe budget cuts to weather this pandemic. This crisis is no time for partisan games. We need the #HeroesAct to ensure state & local governments have needed resources during this challenging time." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva Leads 61 House Democrats Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks That Threaten Health and Environmental Safety Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of American families went over a financial cliff after the GOP Senate allowed $600 emergency unemployment to expire. Now the President's insufficient executive order is over before it began." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Emergency Federal Funding to Support MedStar Health's COVID-19 Response Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropirations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and the Hon. Tom Udall, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - Peters Presses for PFAS Federal Funding & Support in Upcoming Government Funding Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - To Help Maine's Rural Veterans, Senator King and Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for VA Voice Telehealth Services Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As this editorial points out, American lives would have been saved had Trump shown leadership & acted with conviction. Now nearly 200,000 Americans are dead, millions are infected, and our economy is devastated. He ought to be ashamed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Inhofe, Van Hollen, Cantwell, Moran Applaud FAA Action to Expand Aviation Workforce Training Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified but not surprised to hear Trump admit he downplayed the severity of COVID-19 while knowing just how dangerous it was. Millions of Americans have been sickened and nearly 190,000 lives have been lost because of his irresponsible actions." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $250,000 in Federal Funding for Housing Assistance Programs Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that additional funding will be provided for housing assistance programs in MD. Every family deserves a roof over their head and a safe space to live. I"ll continue working to help expand the availability of affordable housing for #MD05 families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen Applaud More Than $5.5 Million in Federal Funding for St. Mary's County Regional Airport Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that St. Mary's County Regional Airport will receive more than $5.5 million in federal funding to extend and reconstruct the airport runway. I'll keep fighting for critical funding to improve our infrastructure systems." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the United States Department of energy - Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues Call for Updated Energy Efficiency Standards Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - ".@DeptofDefense's proposed changes to military medical facilities could have serious, negative consequences for thousands of Marylanders. Today I joined my colleagues in urging DoD leaders to closely examine this." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
Oct. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Christi Grimm, Principal Deputy Inspector General of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Colleagues In Calling For Investigation Into Political Inference With Coronavirus Information Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "It's been 3 years since the horrific shooting in Las Vegas that left 59 dead & 869 wounded. This remains a dark day for our country, and for so many families who are still mourning. The fight to #EndGunViolence must continue. Senate GOP must stop blocking commonsense gun reforms." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems have fought #ForThePeople by working to lower health care costs, raise wages & rebuild America, & clean up corruption & strengthen democracy while Republicans have failed the people with their inaction and obstruction." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 30, 2020 Bay Senators Applaud USDA Decision to Support Local Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "COVID-19 has hit families in Prince George's Co harder than any other county in our state. A new report lays out how critically important it is that we take action to improve access to affordable housing & health care for our communities of color." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Admin would interfere w public health guidance and put the well-being of our nation's children at risk. @POTUS downplayed the virus from the start, & pressuring schools to re-opening could have serious consequences." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Rep. Roe and Majority Leader Hoyer Applaud Passage of the Bipartisan School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House passed the School-Based Allergies and Asthma Management Program Act, my bipartisan bill w @DrPhilRoe to help schools better handle asthma or allergies of their students." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 25, 2020 Murphy, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation To Reform Medical Debt And Strengthen Consumer Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 24, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Trump and Republicans failed to show real leadership to get the pandemic under control; now, over 200,000 Americans have died. It didn't have to be this way. Trump is wrong when he says "It is what it is." That is irresponsible and dismissive of people's pain. #FailThePeople" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Funding to Upgrade MARC, Railways Across Maryland Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic is having a disproportionate impact on Latino families. We need proper testing & tracing in every community, greater assistance for essential workers, and we must eliminate bias in health care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - Brown, Colleagues Urge DHS Inspector General to Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "We have heard Trump say that everything is under control, this pandemic will magically disappear, and that he is not accountable for his failures. Today, as we mourn the loss of 200,000 lives, the American people know that he has failed them." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus would likely be considered a preexisting condition if #SCOTUS strikes down the #ACA in November, as the GOP is calling for. That puts over 6.8M Americans who have survived the virus at grave risk -- and anyone else who catches it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4 Million for Reproductive Health Care and Family Planning Services in Underserved Communities Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the United States Surpassing 200,000 Coronavirus Deaths Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that our state will receive critical funding to provide reproductive health care and family planning services to families in Maryland. I'll continue to work with my colleagues to protect a woman's right to make her own health care choices." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Trump's response to this pandemic has been purely political, allowing millions to suffer while he and his Administration undercut health experts and publicly downplayed the crisis. Things didn't have to be this way and the American people deserve better." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The abrupt reversal of CDC guidance yesterday shows just how dangerous political interference is when it messes with science. The American people need absolute clarity and truth, not an Administration that stokes confusion and distrust." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 22, 2020 Tweet - "COVID cases have surged in the US over the past few days, signaling that a Fall surge may have begun. I strongly encourage all Americans to wear a mask, social distance, get a flu shot, and listen to public health experts. https://nyti.ms/32XseU1" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph V. Cuffari, Inspector General of Homeland Security - Bennet, Colleagues Call of DHS IG to Swiftly Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Senators Collins, Reed Call for Financial Assistance for Bus & Passenger Ferry Industries in Next COVID-19 Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Menendez Resolution Honoring Hispanic-Serving Institutions Passes Senate Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Urge Trump to Work With Congress to Provide Emergency Rental Assistance and Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Menendez, Crapo Applaud Passage of Prostate Cancer Resolution Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ajit Pai, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission - Bennet, Mrkey, Schumer, Cantwell, Van Hollen, Hassan, Schatz Lead Colleagues in Demanding FCC Take Action to Connect Students to Online Learning as School Year Begins Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jay Clayton, Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission - Brown, Colleagues to SEC: Protect The Whistleblower Program, Don't Undermine It Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex M. Azar, Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Sen. Moran Joins Bipartisan Effort Urging Hhs to Address Pharmaceutical Companies Undermining 340 B Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It is wildly irresponsible for Trump to dismiss and contradict the guidance of our country's public health experts during a public health emergency. He continues to disparage science for political purposes but his actions have serious, deadly consequences." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of Resolution Condemning Anti-Asian Sentiment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Schatz, Senators Urge Trump To Work With Congress To Provide Emergency Rental Assistance, Protections Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Menendez Reintroduces Tourette Syndrome Bill to Ramp-Up Federal Efforts to Develop New Treatments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Nearly 200,000 Americans have died from this pandemic and millions more have suffered from the economic impacts. The President could have -- and should have -- done better. It is shameful that he refuses to take accountability for his own missteps." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 16, 2020 Senate Republicans Again Block Menendez Effort to Designate Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 16, 2020 Tweet - "A new report shows that over 75% of all children who die from COVID-19 are children of color. That's unacceptable. We must address longstanding racial inequalities in our health care system & this info must be part of discussions on school operations." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to Mr. Stephen J. Ubl, President and CEO of PhRMA - Senators Demand Big Pharma Allow Low-income Patients to Access Lifesaving, Discounted 340B Drugs and Care Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks the start of #HispanicHeritageMonth, and I join in celebrating the contributions of Latinos & Latinas throughout our history. Today, we honor the Latino and Latina health care & essential workers serving on the front lines of this pandemic. https://bit.ly/32vMWKj" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "The whistleblower allegations detailing severe abuses at an ICE detention center, if confirmed, would reveal one of the most stunning violations of human rights at the hands of an American administration. I join in calling for an immediate investigation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on ICE Whistleblower Complaint Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General and CEO of the United States Postal Service - Schumer, Gillibrand urge Postmaster General to reverse harmful operational changes to U.S. Postal Service that have resulted in delays of medications to New Yorkers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, the Hon. James Macrae, Associate Administrator, Bureau of Primary Health Care, and the Hon. Thomas Engels, Admin. of the Health Resources and Services Administration of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rep. Axne Leads Fight Against Increasing Costs on Insulin and Epinephrine Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today during my weekly press conference I told press that the House is in session this week after an extremely successful summer work period. This week we will be taking up a number of bills to combat discrimination in the workplace and take a stand against anti-Asian bias." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Cities and states are being shortchanged as they make severe budget cuts to weather this pandemic. This crisis is no time for partisan games. We need the #HeroesAct to ensure state & local governments have needed resources during this challenging time." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mary Neumayr, Chairman of the Council on Environmental Quality, the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and the Hon. David Bernhardt, Secretary of the Dept. of the Interior - Chair Grijalva Leads 61 House Democrats Calling for Trump Admin Suspension of Regulatory Rollbacks That Threaten Health and Environmental Safety Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of American families went over a financial cliff after the GOP Senate allowed $600 emergency unemployment to expire. Now the President's insufficient executive order is over before it began." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 19th Anniversary of 9/11 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 11, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $20 Million in Emergency Federal Funding to Support MedStar Health's COVID-19 Response Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Lisa Murkowski, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropirations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment, and the Hon. Tom Udall, Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior and Environment - Peters Presses for PFAS Federal Funding & Support in Upcoming Government Funding Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - To Help Maine's Rural Veterans, Senator King and Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for VA Voice Telehealth Services Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Tweet - "As this editorial points out, American lives would have been saved had Trump shown leadership & acted with conviction. Now nearly 200,000 Americans are dead, millions are infected, and our economy is devastated. He ought to be ashamed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 9, 2020 Inhofe, Van Hollen, Cantwell, Moran Applaud FAA Action to Expand Aviation Workforce Training Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Horrified but not surprised to hear Trump admit he downplayed the severity of COVID-19 while knowing just how dangerous it was. Millions of Americans have been sickened and nearly 190,000 lives have been lost because of his irresponsible actions." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2020 Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $250,000 in Federal Funding for Housing Assistance Programs Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Presses VA to Provide Coverage for Telehealth Services for Family Members During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 4, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased that additional funding will be provided for housing assistance programs in MD. Every family deserves a roof over their head and a safe space to live. I"ll continue working to help expand the availability of affordable housing for #MD05 families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin, Van Hollen Applaud More Than $5.5 Million in Federal Funding for St. Mary's County Regional Airport Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased that St. Mary's County Regional Airport will receive more than $5.5 million in federal funding to extend and reconstruct the airport runway. I'll keep fighting for critical funding to improve our infrastructure systems." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dan Brouillette, Secretary of the United States Department of energy - Heinrich, Democratic Colleagues Call for Updated Energy Efficiency Standards Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Dr. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Calling on Defense Department to Reinstate Funding for Stars & Stripes Newspaper Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - ".@DeptofDefense's proposed changes to military medical facilities could have serious, negative consequences for thousands of Marylanders. Today I joined my colleagues in urging DoD leaders to closely examine this." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - King, 28 Colleagues Urge USDA to Reconsider 2020-2021 School Nutrition Program Half-Measure Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Elaine Chao, Secretary of Transportation, the Hon. Steve Dickenson, Administrator Federal Aviation Administration - Inhofe, Van Hollen, Senators Urge DOT and FAA to Authorize Aviation Workforce Grant Programs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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