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July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - Van Hollen, Lankford Push DOD Head in Bipartisan Letter on Delay to Remove Turkey from F-35 Technology Supply Chain Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $4.6 Million in CARES Act Funds for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Prince George's County Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Leads Call for Hazard Pay for VA Employees on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 crisis has left many Marylanders struggling to support their families. Prince George's County will receive $4.6 million in funding for affordable housing & economic development through the #CARESAct to help keep families in their homes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $4.6 Million in CARES Act Funds for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Prince George's County Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 4, 2020 Members of Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $600,000 to Expand Telehealth Services in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "I join in recognizing the 4th of July today and reflecting on the values of our nation. I hope Americans find ways of safely celebrating this year, and I'm wishing all a #HappyFourth." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 D.C. Circuit Court Cites Raskin's Subcommittee Findings in Setback to Pipeline Companies Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Menendez, Klobuchar, Wyden, and Colleagues Urge State Department to Ensure Americans Overseas Can Vote During Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "56 years after the Civil Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, our work for justice continues. As we remember and honor the work and sacrifices of civil rights heroes, we continue to demand and fight for full equality and equal protections under the law for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Warren, Colleagues Request Funds for the Developmental Disabilities Network Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweets - "While the #JobsReport demonstrates an improvement, the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and the subsequent decision in many states to pause or reverse re-opening plans threatens to halt economic progress & further delay the recovery. https://bit.ly/2ZwrIZZ" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Demand McConnell Cancel Two-Week Senate Recess, Instead Consider Critical Coronavirus Relief Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and to the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Senate Chicken Caucus calls for direct COVID-19 relief for chicken farmers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez Introduce Bill to Ensure Seniors in Federal Housing Can Live Safely, Stay Healthy During Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hastings, Barragán, Pingree, Huffman, Lawrence Call for A Bold Green Stimulus Package to Address Health, Economic, and Climate Crises Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Frankel, Rooney Lead 123 Members of Congress in Requesting Robust Funding for the International Response to COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Carper Announce Amendment to Strip the President's Ability to Control D.C. National Guard in Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Bay Senators Urge Support For Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Fauci testified before the Senate that we are not headed in the right direction & our country could see 100,000 cases a day if we do not course correct. Please wear a mask, social distance, & join me in urging the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are affected by mental health challenges, but minority communities have less access to care & are more likely to receive a poorer quality care. This Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we continue to focus on these disparities & expanding access to care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#OTD in 1966, Medicare benefits began, providing millions of older Americans w/ access to affordable health care. While Trump attempts to weaken this critical program, House Dems remain committed to defending this critical program for seniors and expanding care for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Letter to Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff - Rep. Ted Budd Leads Letter Urging TSA Temperature Checks During COVID-19 Rep. Andy Harris, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Warren Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers From HHS About the Department's Handling of the Personal Health Information of Millions of Americans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I said that the White House briefing I went to yesterday was superficial with only WH personnel and not members of the Intelligence Community. This is a serious matter, and I continue to call for an all-House briefing with intelligence officials." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The toll of this pandemic on Black families is deeply troubling & could have long-lasting effects. More must be done to address long-standing racial disparities made evident by this crisis & right historical wrongs that have harmed Black families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Slated to Be Included in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has worsened wealth inequality, especially for people of color. The #HeroesAct includes provisions, such as hazard pay for frontline workers, to help address these inequities. The Senate ought to act on it now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Gardner, Blackburn, Blumenthal, Senators Seek Additional Funding for Children's Hospitals Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Harris Helps Lead Effort on School Re-opening Guidelines Rep. Andy Harris
June 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased @JacksonLeeTX18's resolution marking the observance of #Juneteenth was unanimously adopted by the House today. I applaud her efforts to recognize Juneteenth in the House and make it a federal holiday -- an effort I support." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus cases are spiking, and Americans are concerned by Trump's mishandling of the crisis. I continue to urge POTUS and the Senate to work with Dems to enact the #HeroesAct, which will provide resources to save lives & defeat this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 State Health Care Premium Reduction Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on Central Asian Leaders to Release Unjustly Detained Prisoners at High Risk of COVID-19 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Van Hollen, Senators Blast EPA's NAAQS Proposal and Urge EPA to Set More Protective Standards Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Brown Introduce Bill to Support Homeowners, Renters Struggling Amid COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Fallout Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Maryland Delegation Presses FEMA for Approval of Additional Federal Disaster Assistance Resources to Support COVID-19 Recovery Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With Food Insecurity on the Rise, Pingree Joins Push to Expand SNAP Eligibility & Increase Minimum Monthly Benefit Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "As Maryland continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, I join my colleagues in urging @FEMA to approve additional disaster assistance resources for our state. Our state needs this immediate action to strengthen resiliency & mitigate future damages." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury - Cassidy Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling for Safe Harbor Extension for Offshore Wind Production Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Lowering Health Care Costs for Marylanders Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 CVS Health, Governor Hogan, Congressman Mfume, Mayor Young Announce Opening of COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site in Baltimore Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby Chairman Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy Vice Chairman Committee on Appropriations - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Call for HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Funding in Next COVID-19 Response Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - Van Hollen, Lankford Push DOD Head in Bipartisan Letter on Delay to Remove Turkey from F-35 Technology Supply Chain Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $4.6 Million in CARES Act Funds for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Prince George's County Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Tester Leads Call for Hazard Pay for VA Employees on the Front Lines of the Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 6, 2020 Tweet - "The COVID-19 crisis has left many Marylanders struggling to support their families. Prince George's County will receive $4.6 million in funding for affordable housing & economic development through the #CARESAct to help keep families in their homes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 6, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Announce $4.6 Million in CARES Act Funds for Affordable Housing and Community Development in Prince George's County Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 4, 2020 Members of Maryland Congressional Delegation Announce More Than $600,000 to Expand Telehealth Services in Montgomery and Prince George's Counties Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 4, 2020 Tweet - "I join in recognizing the 4th of July today and reflecting on the values of our nation. I hope Americans find ways of safely celebrating this year, and I'm wishing all a #HappyFourth." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 D.C. Circuit Court Cites Raskin's Subcommittee Findings in Setback to Pipeline Companies Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Menendez, Klobuchar, Wyden, and Colleagues Urge State Department to Ensure Americans Overseas Can Vote During Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Seema Verma, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator - Cassidy, Smith Lead Bipartisan Effort Calling on Nation's Health Agencies to Continue Expanded Telehealth Services After Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweet - "56 years after the Civil Rights Act of 1965 was signed into law, our work for justice continues. As we remember and honor the work and sacrifices of civil rights heroes, we continue to demand and fight for full equality and equal protections under the law for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Van Hollen, Warren, Colleagues Request Funds for the Developmental Disabilities Network Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweets - "While the #JobsReport demonstrates an improvement, the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and the subsequent decision in many states to pause or reverse re-opening plans threatens to halt economic progress & further delay the recovery. https://bit.ly/2ZwrIZZ" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Demand McConnell Cancel Two-Week Senate Recess, Instead Consider Critical Coronavirus Relief Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and to the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Senate Chicken Caucus calls for direct COVID-19 relief for chicken farmers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez Introduce Bill to Ensure Seniors in Federal Housing Can Live Safely, Stay Healthy During Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Hastings, Barragán, Pingree, Huffman, Lawrence Call for A Bold Green Stimulus Package to Address Health, Economic, and Climate Crises Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Reps. Frankel, Rooney Lead 123 Members of Congress in Requesting Robust Funding for the International Response to COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Carper Announce Amendment to Strip the President's Ability to Control D.C. National Guard in Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Bay Senators Urge Support For Oyster, Clam Businesses Facing Economic Hardship Due to COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Dr. Fauci testified before the Senate that we are not headed in the right direction & our country could see 100,000 cases a day if we do not course correct. Please wear a mask, social distance, & join me in urging the Senate to take up the #HeroesAct now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of Americans are affected by mental health challenges, but minority communities have less access to care & are more likely to receive a poorer quality care. This Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, we continue to focus on these disparities & expanding access to care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "#OTD in 1966, Medicare benefits began, providing millions of older Americans w/ access to affordable health care. While Trump attempts to weaken this critical program, House Dems remain committed to defending this critical program for seniors and expanding care for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Letter to Mark Meadows, White House Chief of Staff - Rep. Ted Budd Leads Letter Urging TSA Temperature Checks During COVID-19 Rep.Andy Harris, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the US Department of Health and Human Services - Warren Leads Colleagues Demanding Answers From HHS About the Department's Handling of the Personal Health Information of Millions of Americans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I said that the White House briefing I went to yesterday was superficial with only WH personnel and not members of the Intelligence Community. This is a serious matter, and I continue to call for an all-House briefing with intelligence officials." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "The toll of this pandemic on Black families is deeply troubling & could have long-lasting effects. More must be done to address long-standing racial disparities made evident by this crisis & right historical wrongs that have harmed Black families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Slated to Be Included in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "This pandemic has worsened wealth inequality, especially for people of color. The #HeroesAct includes provisions, such as hazard pay for frontline workers, to help address these inequities. The Senate ought to act on it now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of Health and Human Services - Gardner, Blackburn, Blumenthal, Senators Seek Additional Funding for Children's Hospitals Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Harris Helps Lead Effort on School Re-opening Guidelines Rep.Andy Harris
June 30, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Resolution Recognizing Juneteenth Independence Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased @JacksonLeeTX18's resolution marking the observance of #Juneteenth was unanimously adopted by the House today. I applaud her efforts to recognize Juneteenth in the House and make it a federal holiday -- an effort I support." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Coronavirus cases are spiking, and Americans are concerned by Trump's mishandling of the crisis. I continue to urge POTUS and the Senate to work with Dems to enact the #HeroesAct, which will provide resources to save lives & defeat this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 State Health Care Premium Reduction Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Letter to His Excellency Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow, President of Turkmenistan, His Excellency Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of the Republic of Uzbekistan - Bipartisan Group of Senators Call on Central Asian Leaders to Release Unjustly Detained Prisoners at High Risk of COVID-19 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency - Van Hollen, Senators Blast EPA's NAAQS Proposal and Urge EPA to Set More Protective Standards Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 Van Hollen, Menendez, Brown Introduce Bill to Support Homeowners, Renters Struggling Amid COVID-19 Pandemic and Economic Fallout Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor - Maryland Delegation Presses FEMA for Approval of Additional Federal Disaster Assistance Resources to Support COVID-19 Recovery Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - With Food Insecurity on the Rise, Pingree Joins Push to Expand SNAP Eligibility & Increase Minimum Monthly Benefit Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "As Maryland continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic, I join my colleagues in urging @FEMA to approve additional disaster assistance resources for our state. Our state needs this immediate action to strengthen resiliency & mitigate future damages." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of the US Department of the Treasury - Cassidy Leads Bipartisan Letter Calling for Safe Harbor Extension for Offshore Wind Production Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 29, 2020 NEWSLETTER: Lowering Health Care Costs for Marylanders Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 CVS Health, Governor Hogan, Congressman Mfume, Mayor Young Announce Opening of COVID-19 Rapid Testing Site in Baltimore Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon Mitch McConnell Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Richard Shelby Chairman Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy Vice Chairman Committee on Appropriations - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Leads Call for HIV/AIDS Treatment and Prevention Funding in Next COVID-19 Response Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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