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June 25, 2020 Harris Announces Half-million Grant to Cambridge-Dorchester Airport Rep. Andy Harris
June 25, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bicameral Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather COVID-19 Economic Storm Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 25, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Free Cloth Masks to Americans to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 25, 2020 Kennedy, Van Hollen introduce Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act as NDAA amendment Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Welch, McKinley, Van Hollen, Shaheen and Coons Introduce Legislation to Cut Energy Costs for Homeowners and Save Energy Efficiency Jobs Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Harris announces Award of a $57 Million U.S. Army Contract Including Eastern Shore Employer Rep. Andy Harris
June 24, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 24, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 23, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 23, 2020 Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 23, 2020 Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Additional $500,000 in Funding to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital Rep. Andy Harris, ...
June 22, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2020 Duckworth, Van Hollen, King Introduce Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 20, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 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" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on Navy Decision to Not Reinstate Captain Crozier as Commander of the USS Roosevelt Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Juneteenth Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 19, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2020 Brown, Hoyer, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester and Kelly Introduce Legislation to Address Stark Disparities in Health Care System Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 18, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2020 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 Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 17, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 17, 2020 Congressman Trone, Senators Cardin and Van Hollen Announce $1 Million in Funding, 100 New Jobs for Wright Road Construction in Washington County Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 17, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 16, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 16, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on DC Statehood Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020 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 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2020 Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Harris Announce More than $50,000 to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Join Maryland Attorney General Frosh's COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 11, 2020 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." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Date Title Politician
June 25, 2020 Harris Announces Half-million Grant to Cambridge-Dorchester Airport Rep.Andy Harris
June 25, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bicameral Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather COVID-19 Economic Storm Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 25, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Free Cloth Masks to Americans to Reduce Spread of COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 25, 2020 Kennedy, Van Hollen introduce Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act as NDAA amendment Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Welch, McKinley, Van Hollen, Shaheen and Coons Introduce Legislation to Cut Energy Costs for Homeowners and Save Energy Efficiency Jobs Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 Harris announces Award of a $57 Million U.S. Army Contract Including Eastern Shore Employer Rep.Andy Harris
June 24, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 24, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 23, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 23, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 23, 2020 Senators Introduce Post Traumatic Stress Resolution Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 23, 2020 Harris, Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Additional $500,000 in Funding to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital Rep.Andy Harris, ...
June 22, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 22, 2020 Duckworth, Van Hollen, King Introduce Bill to Significantly Enhance Domestic Production of Life-Saving Medical Supplies Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 20, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 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" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on Navy Decision to Not Reinstate Captain Crozier as Commander of the USS Roosevelt Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Juneteenth Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 19, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 19, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2020 Brown, Hoyer, Sewell, Kuster, Blunt Rochester and Kelly Introduce Legislation to Address Stark Disparities in Health Care System Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 18, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 18, 2020 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 Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 17, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 17, 2020 Congressman Trone, Senators Cardin and Van Hollen Announce $1 Million in Funding, 100 New Jobs for Wright Road Construction in Washington County Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 17, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 16, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 16, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2020 Hoyer Announces House Vote on DC Statehood Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020 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 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 12, 2020 Senators Van Hollen and Cardin, Rep. Harris Announce More than $50,000 to Expand Telehealth at Atlantic General Hospital Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 12, 2020 Maryland Delegation Members Join Maryland Attorney General Frosh's COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $2.4 Million in Federal Support for Renters and Homeowners Affected by COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 12, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 FERC Rules in Favor of Landowners After Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Subcommittee Investigation Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 11, 2020 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." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Top Democrats Introduce Law Enforcement Identification Act Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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