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June 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2021 McGovern Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Fair Representation Act Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 11, 2021 House Democrats Reintroduce Fair Representation Act Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to make it harder for Texans to vote reaffirms the immediate need for the Senate to pass legislation to protect voting rights in our nation, including the #ForThePeopleAct & the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. I join in thanking Texas Dems for getting into good trouble." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Crow, Deutch, Welch, and Cicilline Urge Sec. Yellen to Reverse Trump-era Rules that Protect Dark Money Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that the House will have a productive May work period and vote on bills focused on protections for pregnant workers, curbing abuses in debt collection, addressing the mental health crisis, & the rise of AAPI hate crimes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, GOP-run legislatures & governors are working to suppress the vote. This FL law attacks the bedrock of our democracy & underscores the need for voting rights protections nationwide. House Dems remain committed to ballot access #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to #ActOnClimate, protect voting rights, address #GunViolence, & more, we must #EndTheFilibuster. I thank @RepCori, @RepJayapal, @RepJasonCrow, & @RepCasten for their leadership & letter articulating why we can't afford to let @SenateGOP block Americans' priorities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: the bill that just passed the FL Legislature is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress access to the ballot box -- particularly for Americans of color. House Dems will continue to push back against these attempts to deny the right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "As @POTUS said in tonight's #JointAddress, the American people deserve a government that works for them. I've always believed the government can and must deliver #ForThePeople. That's why House Democrats passed #HR1 to protect our democracy and the right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to hear bold proposals to make America safer, stronger, more just & prosperous from @POTUS in his #JointAddress tonight. I'm ready to get to work on innovative legislation to improve economic opportunities #ForThePeople & #BuildBackBetter." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021 Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm Over Scotus Case Threatening Constitutional Protection for Dark Money Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Georgia Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "The bill signed by Gov. Kemp this evening is part of a national strategy by Republicans to prevent minorities from voting, a blatant embrace of the Jim Crow-era voter suppression that made our democracy so imperfect for so long." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #ForThePeople Act to the House Floor earlier this month, and I'm pleased the Democratic-led Senate is advancing #S1 today to safeguard our democracy and strengthen election integrity. Dems will continue working to enact this critical legislation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 23, 2021 For the People Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02 Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 18, 2021 Bennet, Senate Democratic Colleagues Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, SENATE DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE FOR THE PEOPLE ACT TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY, PUT POWER BACK IN THE HANDS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2021 Letter to Kathleen McGettigan, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ, DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES RENEW CALL TO PROHIBIT NRA FOUNDATION FROM RECEIVING DONATIONS FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 8, 2021 Tweet - "56 years ago yesterday, John Lewis & 600 advocates marched to protect the right to vote. Today, we remember #BloodySunday & John Lewis's legacy. As Republicans around the country move to take away voting rights, I will work to #RestoreTheVRA & protect the right to vote for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "I want to thank @POTUS for marking the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday' with action to secure Americans' voting rights. Today's order is a tribute to John Lewis and all he did to secure that right for all Americans." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "This week, House Dems passed the #ForThePeople Act, which ensures Americans can exercise their right to vote & will make government accountable to the people it serves. We remain committed to strengthening voting rights, despite GOP-led efforts to make it harder to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to restrict access to the ballot box undermine our democracy. The #ForThePeople Act will make reforms to safeguard every American's right to vote and ensure government works more effectively. I'm pleased to bring this bill to the Floor to restore faith in government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Harris Votes "No" on Democrat Voting Overhaul Sellout Rep. Andy Harris
March 3, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 2, 2021 FOLLOWING AFTERMATH OF INSURRECTION, VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ DEMAND GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 2, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WHITEHOUSE, CICILLINE REINTRODUCE DISCLOSE ACT TO REPAIR AMERICANS' FAITH IN DEMOCRACY, REQUIRE TRANSPARENCY IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 24, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, LUJÁN REINTRODUCE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILLS TO STRENGTHEN THE FEC, REVITALIZE PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 21, 2021 McGovern Introduces Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Jan. 7, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Joint Session of Congress Certifying the Electoral Votes Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2021 Electoral College and Capitol Violence Statement - Harris Issues Statement Following Electoral College Vote Count Rep. Andy Harris
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has now affirmed that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris will be sworn on January 20. In spite of threats, Members upheld their oaths to defend the Constitution, and today will be remembered as the day that our democracy prevailed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex was a direct attack on our democracy. A Joint Session of Congress will reconvene tonight to continue the Electoral College certification. We will fulfill our duty to the Constitution and the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
June 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 14, 2021 McGovern Joins Colleagues to Reintroduce Fair Representation Act Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 11, 2021 House Democrats Reintroduce Fair Representation Act Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 1, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to make it harder for Texans to vote reaffirms the immediate need for the Senate to pass legislation to protect voting rights in our nation, including the #ForThePeopleAct & the John Lewis Voting Rights Act. I join in thanking Texas Dems for getting into good trouble." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2021 Letter to Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Department of the Treasury and Charles Rettig, Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service - Reps. Crow, Deutch, Welch, and Cicilline Urge Sec. Yellen to Reverse Trump-era Rules that Protect Dark Money Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2021 House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "Like their counterparts in GA & FL, GOP legislators in AZ have chosen to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of people rather than having to compete in free & fair elections. Their law will make it harder for people to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased that the Senate Rules Committee acted yesterday on S.1, the For the People Act, so that it can now come to the Senate Floor for a vote. This legislation is needed to defend our democracy." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today, I said that the House will have a productive May work period and vote on bills focused on protections for pregnant workers, curbing abuses in debt collection, addressing the mental health crisis, & the rise of AAPI hate crimes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 6, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, GOP-run legislatures & governors are working to suppress the vote. This FL law attacks the bedrock of our democracy & underscores the need for voting rights protections nationwide. House Dems remain committed to ballot access #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Tweet - "If we want to #ActOnClimate, protect voting rights, address #GunViolence, & more, we must #EndTheFilibuster. I thank @RepCori, @RepJayapal, @RepJasonCrow, & @RepCasten for their leadership & letter articulating why we can't afford to let @SenateGOP block Americans' priorities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin
April 30, 2021 Tweet - "Make no mistake: the bill that just passed the FL Legislature is a thinly-veiled attempt to suppress access to the ballot box -- particularly for Americans of color. House Dems will continue to push back against these attempts to deny the right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 29, 2021 Scanlon, Raskin, Casey, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "As @POTUS said in tonight's #JointAddress, the American people deserve a government that works for them. I've always believed the government can and must deliver #ForThePeople. That's why House Democrats passed #HR1 to protect our democracy and the right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 28, 2021 Tweet - "I was glad to hear bold proposals to make America safer, stronger, more just & prosperous from @POTUS in his #JointAddress tonight. I'm ready to get to work on innovative legislation to improve economic opportunities #ForThePeople & #BuildBackBetter." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "House Democrats are delivering on our promise to make government work more effectively #ForThePeople it serves. #HR1 is a sweeping government reform package that would put the power of government back in the hands of the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 5, 2021 Tweet - "We ought to make it easier for Americans to vote, not harder. #HR1 would do just that, and the majority of Americans support this bill. We must enact this legislation to strengthen election integrity and restore faith in our government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021 Van Hollen, Whitehouse, Colleagues Sound Alarm Over Scotus Case Threatening Constitutional Protection for Dark Money Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 25, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Georgia Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 25, 2021 Tweet - "The bill signed by Gov. Kemp this evening is part of a national strategy by Republicans to prevent minorities from voting, a blatant embrace of the Jim Crow-era voter suppression that made our democracy so imperfect for so long." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to bring the #ForThePeople Act to the House Floor earlier this month, and I'm pleased the Democratic-led Senate is advancing #S1 today to safeguard our democracy and strengthen election integrity. Dems will continue working to enact this critical legislation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Speaker Pelosi To Uphold State-Certified Election Results In Iowa's Second Congressional District Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Hinson Leads Bicameral Effort to Urge Speaker Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02, Stop House from Overturning Miller-Meeks Win Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Rep. Mace Condemns Pelosi Effort to Overturn Certified Iowa House Race Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 23, 2021 For the People Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 23, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Inhofe Joins Letter Urging Pelosi to Uphold State-Certified Election Results in IA-02 Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 18, 2021 Bennet, Senate Democratic Colleagues Introduce For the People Act to Strengthen Democracy and Fight Corruption Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, SENATE DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE FOR THE PEOPLE ACT TO STRENGTHEN DEMOCRACY, PUT POWER BACK IN THE HANDS OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021 Tweet - "During my weekly pen and pad press conference, I told the press that the #AmericanRescuePlan will make an extraordinary difference in our country for the middle class and families that have been struggling with this pandemic. Millions are already feeling its major impact." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2021 Letter to Kathleen McGettigan, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management - VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ, DEMOCRATIC COLLEAGUES RENEW CALL TO PROHIBIT NRA FOUNDATION FROM RECEIVING DONATIONS FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 8, 2021 Tweet - "56 years ago yesterday, John Lewis & 600 advocates marched to protect the right to vote. Today, we remember #BloodySunday & John Lewis's legacy. As Republicans around the country move to take away voting rights, I will work to #RestoreTheVRA & protect the right to vote for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Voting Access Executive Order Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2021 Tweet - "I want to thank @POTUS for marking the anniversary of "Bloody Sunday' with action to secure Americans' voting rights. Today's order is a tribute to John Lewis and all he did to secure that right for all Americans." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "This week, House Dems passed the #ForThePeople Act, which ensures Americans can exercise their right to vote & will make government accountable to the people it serves. We remain committed to strengthening voting rights, despite GOP-led efforts to make it harder to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Tweet - "GOP efforts to restrict access to the ballot box undermine our democracy. The #ForThePeople Act will make reforms to safeguard every American's right to vote and ensure government works more effectively. I'm pleased to bring this bill to the Floor to restore faith in government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 3, 2021 Harris Votes "No" on Democrat Voting Overhaul Sellout Rep.Andy Harris
March 3, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 2, 2021 FOLLOWING AFTERMATH OF INSURRECTION, VAN HOLLEN, MENENDEZ DEMAND GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY AND TRANSPARENCY IN CORPORATE POLITICAL SPENDING Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 2, 2021 For the People Act of 2021 Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 25, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, WHITEHOUSE, CICILLINE REINTRODUCE DISCLOSE ACT TO REPAIR AMERICANS' FAITH IN DEMOCRACY, REQUIRE TRANSPARENCY IN CAMPAIGN FINANCE Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 24, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, LUJÁN REINTRODUCE CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM BILLS TO STRENGTHEN THE FEC, REVITALIZE PRESIDENTIAL PUBLIC FINANCING Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 21, 2021 McGovern Introduces Bipartisan Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 15, 2021 Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Jan. 7, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Joint Session of Congress Certifying the Electoral Votes Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 7, 2021 Electoral College and Capitol Violence Statement - Harris Issues Statement Following Electoral College Vote Count Rep.Andy Harris
Jan. 7, 2021 Tweet - "Congress has now affirmed that @JoeBiden and @KamalaHarris will be sworn on January 20. In spite of threats, Members upheld their oaths to defend the Constitution, and today will be remembered as the day that our democracy prevailed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2021 Tweet - "Today's insurrection at the U.S. Capitol complex was a direct attack on our democracy. A Joint Session of Congress will reconvene tonight to continue the Electoral College certification. We will fulfill our duty to the Constitution and the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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