| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "On the 70th anniversary of the start of the Korean War, we remember and honor the Americans who lost their lives and were wounded defending freedom against communism and aiding in the defense of our Korean allies."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "As COVID-19 cases rise, state and local governments are being forced to lay off teachers, health care personnel, public service workers, and other frontline employees. Our communities can't afford to wait. I urge the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct and #FundtheFrontLines now."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Raskin Cosponsors Bicameral Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather COVID-19 Economic Storm
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 25, 2020
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Raskin Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Free Cloth Masks to Americans to Reduce Spread of COVID-19
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 25, 2020
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Tweet - "There's been a rapid acceleration in COVID-19 cases over just a few weeks. Americans should continue to wear their masks and social distance, & the Senate ought to take up the #HeroesAct to provide states with more resources to expand testing and tracing."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 25, 2020
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Kennedy, Van Hollen introduce Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act as NDAA amendment
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 25, 2020
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Harris Announces Half-million Grant to Cambridge-Dorchester Airport
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Today, House Democrats unveiled legislation to strengthen and expand the #ACA, fulfilling a promise made to the American people. The House will vote on this bill on Monday, June 29."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2020
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Harris announces Award of a $57 Million U.S. Army Contract Including Eastern Shore Employer
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Rep. Andy Harris
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| June 24, 2020
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Tweet - "With greater risk of exposure in essential jobs, underlying health conditions, and less access to health care, Latinos continue to be at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19. The growing number of infections among Latinos is deeply concerning."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 24, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service - Senators Hassan, Brown, Reed Lead Colleagues in Calling for Answers Over Difficulties With Stimulus Payments Issued as Debit Cards
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2020
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Welch, McKinley, Van Hollen, Shaheen and Coons Introduce Legislation to Cut Energy Costs for Homeowners and Save Energy Efficiency Jobs
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 24, 2020
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Letter to Peter Robb, National Labor Relations Board's General Counsel - Jayapal, Pocan Urge National Labor Relations Board to Take Immediate Action to Protect Workers Punished for Pandemic-Related Organizing Activity
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Joseph Cuffari, Inspector General of the Department of Homeland Security - 30+ House Members Request Investigation into Disinfectants Used at ICE Facilities Resulting in Sick Detainees
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 23, 2020
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Tweet - "Trump's claim that the increase in coronavirus cases is due to more testing is not true. He is misleading the public. In order to safely reopen, we need to increase testing and tracing. The Admin needs to immediately disburse funding that has been allocated for that purpose."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 23, 2020
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Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Additional $500,000 in Funding to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Frank Pallone, Chairman of the Committee on Energy & Commerce, and the Hon. Greg Walden, Ranking Member of the Committee on Energy & Commerce - 70 House Members Urge Inclusion of the Mental Health Services for Students Act in the Next COVID-19 Relief Legislation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Duckworth, Van Hollen, King Introduce Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Corey W. Pack, President of the Talbot County Council - Van Hollen Urges Talbot County Council to Remove Talbot Boys Monument in Its Entirety
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 20, 2020
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Tweet - "I am disappointed that the Navy decided to not reinstate Captain Crozier, after initially recommending his reinstatement. He should not face retaliation for raising concerns about the safety of those under his command."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Sen. Dems: Education Investment Urgently Needed to Save the 2021 School Year & U.S. Economy
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Tweet - "African Americans & Latinos have fatality rates from COVID-19 as much as 10x higher compared to white Americans, when age is taken into account. We must do more to address disparities, and I continue to demand demographic data collection."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2020
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Van Hollen Statement on Juneteenth
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen
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| June 19, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2020
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Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on Navy Decision to Not Reinstate Captain Crozier as Commander of the USS Roosevelt
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 19, 2020
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Tweet - "I join in commemorating #Juneteenth while reflecting on the enduring and painful legacies of slavery and segregation. Emancipation will not be finished until African Americans are granted security promised by our Declaration of Independence. https://bit.ly/3dbfx9O"
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 19, 2020
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Tweet - "House Dems, led by my friend @RepAnthonyBrown , introduced legislation to address the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on African American communities. This bill will help address longstanding disparities in health care now & after this pandemic is over."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Crawford, Kildee Lead Bipartisan Effort to Increase Access to Healthy Food During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the US Small Business Administration - Rep. Cisneros Calls for PPP Loan Disclosures as Mnuchin Finally Concedes Need For Transparency
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Brown, Hoyer, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester and Kelly Introduce Legislation to Address Stark Disparities in Health Care System
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 18, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - After Over a Month of Senate Inaction, Merkley Leads Push to Bring HEROES Act to Floor for Debate and Vote
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, Secretary of the Dept. of the Treasury, and the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin, of the Small Business Administration - Rep. Axne Urges Disclosure of Paycheck Protection Program Data to Protect Use of Taxpayer Dollars
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Congressman Trone, Senators Cardin and Van Hollen Announce $1 Million in Funding, 100 New Jobs for Wright Road Construction in Washington County
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - National Capital Region Delegation Urges House Leaders To Issue Mask Directive To Members Of Congress
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 16, 2020
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Tweet - "I am concerned about the spread of the coronavirus and the deepening hunger and poverty crisis among vulnerable populations around the world, including in war-torn countries like Yemen."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Hoyer Announces House Vote on DC Statehood
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 16, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Bill Ferguson, President of the Senate and Hon. Adrienne Jones, Speaker of the House - Sarbanes, Maryland Congressional Delegation Commend General Assembly Leaders for Examining Problems with June 2 Primary
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Costa Leads Over 120 House Democrats to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, US Attorney General, the Hon. Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI, and the Hon. Chad Wolf, Secretary of Homeland Security - Oversight Committee Chairs Demand Trump Administration Investigate White Supremacist Activity at Protests
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Hon. Steny H. Hoyer, Majority Leader of the House of Representatives - Reps. Levin, Blumenauer, and Cartwright Lead 177 Members of Congress in Calling for Clean Energy Industry Relief Wind turbine and blue sky
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Harris Announce More than $50,000 to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Members Join Maryland Attorney General Frosh's COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "Today is #LovingDay, which marks the day that SCOTUS struck down bans on interracial marriage. Today, as we continue our work to eliminate racism and injustice, let us too remember the power of love and compassion that we need to meet this moment."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 12, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 12, 2020
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Tweet - "4 years after the horrific shooting at Pulse Nightclub, I join in remembering the 49 victims, honoring the survivors & thanking the first responders on the scene that day. As we remember this tragedy during #PrideMonth let us continue to work to stamp out hate & #EndGunViolence."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Sasse, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Punish Companies, Individuals Who Steal U.S. Technology
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 11, 2020
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FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "The US has 2 million coronavirus infections & represents 25% of the world's cases. This pandemic is far from over, even as states open up. Action is still needed to defeat this pandemic. I continue to urge the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "An estimated 40,000 coronavirus deaths in the U.S. are linked to nursing homes and long-term care facilities and hundreds of employees have died. We must address these outbreaks. I thank @COVIDOversight for its briefing today to #ProtectPatients and frontline heroes."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 11, 2020
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Tweet - "There are 11 Confederate statues in the United States Capitol that reflect those who fought to keep African Americans enslaved. This is not something we ought to honor in America, and I have called on them to be removed."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Richard Durbin, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense - Merkley, Blumenthal, Colleagues call on Appropriations Committee to Block Use of Military Against Peaceful Demonstrations
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Since Memorial Day, nine states that prematurely relaxed stay-at-home orders have now seen a spike in coronavirus hospitalizations. We must remember that this pandemic isn't over and more must be done to defeat it."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - ". @UMMS continues to play an important leadership role in coordinating our state's response to COVID-19. Today our Delegation announced nearly $19M in federal funding to help cover the significant costs associated with this pandemic."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support UMMS' Response to COVID-19
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Letter to the Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader - Sarbanes Joins Bipartisan Call for Emergency USPS Funding
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Baltimore Federal Delegation Members Announce More Than $2.3 Million for STEM Education
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 10, 2020
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Tweet - "Our nation faces an eviction crisis during this pandemic, and millions of Americans are at risk of losing housing. I thank @FSCDems for examining this issue closely during its hearing today."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 10, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $19 Million in New Federal Emergency Public Health Funding to Support Umms' Response to Covid-19
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Rep. Jamie Raskin
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| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Chairwoman Velázquez and Ranking Member Chabot Lead Bipartisan Letter to SBA on Issues Within COVID-19 Relief EIDL Program
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Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
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| June 9, 2020
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Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I was asked about removing Confederate statues from the Capitol. I am supportive of efforts to remove these symbols of slavery, segregation, oppression, and bigotry."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator of USAID - Van Hollen, Menendez, Senators Blast Usaid Head for Attacking Sexual and Reproductive Health Provisions in Un's Covid-19 Response Plan
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Pelosi Remarks at Press Conference Unveiling Congressional Democrats' Justice in Policing Act
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development - Sen. Menendez, Reps. Vargas, Aguilar Lead Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to Mike Pompeo, Department of State Secretary - Congressional Ukraine Caucus Calls on Secretary Pompeo to Apply Sanctions to Russian Entities Should Construction Continue on Nord Stream 2 Pipeline
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Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Rae Oliver Davis, Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Brown Joins Bicameral Request for an Investigation into HUD's Policy Changes to Deny DACA Recipients FHA-Backed Mortgage Loans
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 8, 2020
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Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the U.S. - Foster, Wyden Lead Bicameral Warning Against Trump Administration Resuming Explosive Nuclear Testing
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Harris Announce $1.6 Million to Support University of Maryland Eastern Shore's Center of Excellence
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Underwood, Lewis Urge HHS Secretary Azar to Improve Coronavirus Data Collection, Reporting, and Research for Pregnant Women
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Nadler, Cicilline, Neguse and Members of the House Judiciary Committee Seek Answers from Trump Administration on its Apparent Exploitation of the COVID-19 Pandemic to Push a Reckless Deregulatory Agenda
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $35 Million in COVID-19 Relief for Marylanders Experiencing Homelessness
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Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Hoyer Statement on May Jobs Report
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services - Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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