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Sept. 1, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Applaud $4.5 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to force states to fend for themselves to acquire the critical medical equipment needed to combat this pandemic demonstrates his lack of leadership. The consequences of that decision are still felt today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Due to Trump's failure to lead, nearly 180,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Pence's revisionist history ignores this Administration's failure to take this pandemic seriously from the start, which could have saved countless lives." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that the decision to change COVID-testing guidelines was the result of pressure by the Trump Administration is disturbing and dangerous. We need more testing, not less, in order to defeat this virus. Decisions like this will cost lives." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Balderson Applauds Proposed Telehealth Expansion Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The news today of an encounter between U.S. and Russian forces in Syria underscore the dangers of this Administration's lack of a strategy to protect our troops, support our allies, and promote an end to the conflict there that secures our interests." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Presses USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Press USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct ensured millions of Americans could pay their rent, buy groceries, and stay afloat during this crisis. The #HeroesAct would extend the assistance Americans need urgently. The Senate and the White House must act now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - ".@GOPLeader, under Trump we have: - a crisis that's claimed 170,000 lives, - millions of Americans waiting to get back to work, - renters bracing for an eviction crisis, - democracy under attack. Trump hasn't renewed, restored, or rebuilt anything." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Brown, Colleagues Sound Alarm, Demand Answers Regarding Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac's Sudden Decision to Increase Mortgage Refinancing Costs for Homeowners in The Midst of An Economic Downturn Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "One-hundred years ago today, the #19thAmendment was ratified as a part of our Constitution, guaranteeing that women would no longer be denied the right to vote under law. https://bit.ly/2EhbMUo" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It was clear early on that a comprehensive testing plan would be necessary to control COVID-19 and save lives. This Administration has failed to deliver on such a plan." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the US Government Accountability Office - Manchin Calls for GAO Assessment of 2020 Census Count Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100,000 Marylanders have now tested positive for the coronavirus. It is clear that this crisis is not going away anytime soon & we must act to slow the spread. I urge the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct to ensure Maryland has the resources it needs to fight this virus." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 16, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 100,000 COVID-19 Cases in Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Three Months Since Passage of the Heroes Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks #VJDay75, when we pay tribute to our service members who bravely fought to bring WWII to an end. We honor the sacrifices that they made so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump's Assault on the U.S. Postal Service Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Dems have fought to protect it against GOP efforts to weaken or privatize it. As we face an unprecedented crisis, Dems are working to ensure it remains solvent & its funding protected." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve a strong retirement system. On the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act, two reports by @JECDems look at the weakening of our current retirement system and the need to strengthen it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the The Honorable Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Tillis Pushes to Make All Recommended Vaccines Accessible to Medicare Beneficiaries Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Daines Urges Administration to Improve Access to Vaccines for Montana Seniors Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator US Agency for International Development - Inhofe Joins Letter to Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Administration finalized a rule to roll back regulations on methane emissions, a harmful pollutant that has been linked to adverse health outcomes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Sept. 1, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Applaud $4.5 Million in Federal Funding to Combat Opioid Crisis Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 1, 2020 Tweet - "The President's decision to force states to fend for themselves to acquire the critical medical equipment needed to combat this pandemic demonstrates his lack of leadership. The consequences of that decision are still felt today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon, Ben Carson, the Hon. Steven Mnuchin, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue - Bonamici Leads 44 Members in Demanding Protections for Renters Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Durbin, Duckworth Join Democratic Colleagues In Blasting Trump Administration's Constant, Dangerous Political Interference In COVID-19 Response Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 65 Years Since Emmett Till's Passing Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 28, 2020 Tweet - "65 years ago, 14 year-old Emmett Till was brutally tortured and beaten to death by white supremacists. His death was a lynching; part of a pattern of brutal terror that afflicted minority communities for far too long. https://bit.ly/3gHOmFk" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the EPA - Bennet, Bicameral Colleagues Highlight Dangerous New EPA Methane Rule Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Due to Trump's failure to lead, nearly 180,000 Americans have died from COVID-19. Pence's revisionist history ignores this Administration's failure to take this pandemic seriously from the start, which could have saved countless lives." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Reports that the decision to change COVID-testing guidelines was the result of pressure by the Trump Administration is disturbing and dangerous. We need more testing, not less, in order to defeat this virus. Decisions like this will cost lives." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - DeLauro, Garcia, Haaland, Gabbard, McCollum Lead 86 Members of Congress in Demanding Answers on New CDC Testing Guidelines Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services - Rose, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push for Accountability and Oversight of Organ Donations Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Seema Verma, Administrator at Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Balderson Applauds Proposed Telehealth Expansion Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The news today of an encounter between U.S. and Russian forces in Syria underscore the dangers of this Administration's lack of a strategy to protect our troops, support our allies, and promote an end to the conflict there that secures our interests." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Women's Equality Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Presses USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Press USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct ensured millions of Americans could pay their rent, buy groceries, and stay afloat during this crisis. The #HeroesAct would extend the assistance Americans need urgently. The Senate and the White House must act now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 24, 2020 Tweet - ".@GOPLeader, under Trump we have: - a crisis that's claimed 170,000 lives, - millions of Americans waiting to get back to work, - renters bracing for an eviction crisis, - democracy under attack. Trump hasn't renewed, restored, or rebuilt anything." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Louis DeJoy, Postmaster General - Dingell Leads Over 100 Bipartisan House Members in Urging Postmaster General to Properly Execute Delivery of Mail-in Ballots Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States - Dingell Joins 80 Members of Congress in Urging Halt to Deportations to Lebanon, Humanitarian Consideration for Beirut Blast Victims Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Calabria, Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency - Brown, Colleagues Sound Alarm, Demand Answers Regarding Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac's Sudden Decision to Increase Mortgage Refinancing Costs for Homeowners in The Midst of An Economic Downturn Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 18, 2020 Tweet - "One-hundred years ago today, the #19thAmendment was ratified as a part of our Constitution, guaranteeing that women would no longer be denied the right to vote under law. https://bit.ly/2EhbMUo" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "It was clear early on that a comprehensive testing plan would be necessary to control COVID-19 and save lives. This Administration has failed to deliver on such a plan." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Tweet - "I joined the MD Delegation in sending a letter to @SecretarySonny urging that the school nutrition waivers be extended for the school year. This will help ensure our students can access food they need to stay healthy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 17, 2020 Letter to Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the US Government Accountability Office - Manchin Calls for GAO Assessment of 2020 Census Count Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 16, 2020 Tweet - "Over 100,000 Marylanders have now tested positive for the coronavirus. It is clear that this crisis is not going away anytime soon & we must act to slow the spread. I urge the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct to ensure Maryland has the resources it needs to fight this virus." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 16, 2020 Hoyer Statement on 100,000 COVID-19 Cases in Maryland Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Three Months Since Passage of the Heroes Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks #VJDay75, when we pay tribute to our service members who bravely fought to bring WWII to an end. We honor the sacrifices that they made so that we can enjoy the freedoms we have today" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Committee Chairs Smith and DeFazio Lead 68 Members of Congress in Pressing President Trump on National Guard and FEMA Cost-Sharing Requirements Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Members of Maryland Delegation Urge USDA Secretary Perdue to Extend School Nutrition Waivers for Children and Families During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Shannon Christian, Dir. of the Office of Child Cares for the Admin. for Children and Families, and Dr. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hirono, Coons, Murray, Colleagues Call on HHS, CDC to Provide Comprehensive Guidance for Child Care Providers Dealing with COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 85th Anniversary of the Social Security Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump's Assault on the U.S. Postal Service Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "85 years ago, FDR signed the Social Security Act into law. Since then, Dems have fought to protect it against GOP efforts to weaken or privatize it. As we face an unprecedented crisis, Dems are working to ensure it remains solvent & its funding protected." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 14, 2020 Tweet - "All Americans deserve a strong retirement system. On the 85th anniversary of the Social Security Act, two reports by @JECDems look at the weakening of our current retirement system and the need to strengthen it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Booker, Senators Announce College Athletes Bill of Rights Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the The Honorable Seema Verma, Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Tillis Pushes to Make All Recommended Vaccines Accessible to Medicare Beneficiaries Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Daines Urges Administration to Improve Access to Vaccines for Montana Seniors Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Barsa, Acting Administrator US Agency for International Development - Inhofe Joins Letter to Urge USAID to Prevent US from Funding Abortions, Abortion Advocacy Abroad Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is appalling that Trump is deliberately obstructing funding for @USPS to prevent mail-in voting this Fall. Americans should be able to exercise their right to vote safely, not forced to choose between their right to vote and their health & safety." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that the Trump Administration finalized a rule to roll back regulations on methane emissions, a harmful pollutant that has been linked to adverse health outcomes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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