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July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Accessible Voting Act to Expand Voting Rights for Older Americans, People with Disabilities Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for The November 3 Election Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 9, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin 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, ...
June 30, 2020 USA Today - We Must Act So That Our Democracy Does Not Become the Pandemic's Next Victim Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Congress and every state must act to ensure that every American can safely #vote on Election Day. This is a core civil rights issue. There is no excuse not to act now to secure our elections in November. Read my op-ed in @USAToday :" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Van Hollen, Rubio Press for Action on Bipartisan DETER Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 7 years since SCOTUS took an axe to the Voting Rights Act. House Dems passed @RepSewell 's #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote, and we continue to urge the Senate to cease its delay & take up this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the US Department of Defense, the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of the Office of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander of US Cyber Command, and the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Intelligence Agencies to Take Further Action to Combat Disinformation Campaigns Aimed at Disenfranchising Voters Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must ensure Americans can safely vote in November. It is shameful to exploit this crisis and hinder voter turnout like some states have done. We must be prepared on Election Day, which is why I continue to call for Senate passage of the #HeroesAct." Rep. Steny Hoyer
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. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "What happened in Georgia on Tuesday cannot be repeated. We have seen the success of mail-in voting as a means to ensure Americans can safely cast their votes, but states must take additional steps to address infrastructure and logistical issues." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Calls for Comprehensive Review of State's June 2 Primary Elections Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 3, 2020 Hoyer Wins Democratic Nomination in Maryland's Fifth Congressional District Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020 LCV Action Fund Endorses Hoyer for Re-Election Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Maryland and D.C. State Council and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 639 Endorse Hoyer for Re-Election Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2020 Hoyer Endorses Biden for President Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020 Hoyer Receives Key Endorsements by Gun Safety Organizations Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Major Labor Unions Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 27, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by National Association of Letter Carriers Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed for Re-Election by 32BJ SEIU Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by the International Association of Fire Fighters Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Key Public Sector Labor Organizations Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 20, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by National Wildlife Federation Action Fund Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Seafarers International Union Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Maryland Teachers Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 4, 2020 Hoyer Receives Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Medium - Our Democracy Cannot Become a Victim of Social Distancing Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for $3.6 Billion to Expand Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting in CARES 2 Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 17, 2020 Key House Democrats Call For Increased Voter Protections And Funding In Wake Of Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on the Wisconsin Primary Election Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #SCOTUS decision to deny Wisconsinites the chance to participate in today's primary election is an outrageous example of voter suppression. This is a perfect example of why Congress must take action to protect ballot access in November." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 RNC agrees to halt deceptive census mailers after pressure from the Oversight Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme is African Americans and the Vote. At the 39th Annual #BHM Breakfast in #MD05, we discussed the progress we have made thanks to the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, but much remains to be done to protect voting rights today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Since the #CitizensUnited ruling, outside groups have spent over $4.5 billion in federal elections & $1 billion of that is untraceable, dark money. Americans expect government to work #ForThePeople, and it's time for the Senate to take up #HR1 to address this disastrous ruling." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since #CitizensUnited, which allowed dark money to influence our elections & drown out the will of the people. House Dems passed the #ForThePeople Act to address the consequences of this ruling. I continue to call on @senatemajldr to take up #HR1." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2020 Sarbanes, Hoyer Participate in Roundtable Discussion Marking 10 Years Since Citizens United Supreme Court Decision [Video] Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Hoyer Receives "A" Rating from End Citizens United Action Fund for Government Reform Efforts Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
July 28, 2020 Tweet - "As we remember and celebrate our colleague John Lewis, I urge Senate Republicans to honor his life's work by taking up the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act to #restorethevote. He fought to ensure no American was denied their right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 23, 2020 Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Accessible Voting Act to Expand Voting Rights for Older Americans, People with Disabilities Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 21, 2020 Letter to Michael R. Pence, Vice President of the United States, and Peter T. Gaynor, Administrator of Federal Emergency Management Agency - Van Hollen, Cardin Call on Trump Administration to Help Secure Access to PPE to Conduct November Election Safely During Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 20, 2020 Tweet - "John Lewis bled and nearly died fighting for Americans' right to vote. We must not let his work go unfinished. I join @RepTerriSewell and my colleagues in urging Senate passage of #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 Letter to Larry Hogan, Governor of Maryland - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for The November 3 Election Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Letter to Governor Larry Hogan - Maryland Congressional Delegation Writes to Governor Hogan Expressing Concern with His Plan for the November 3 Election Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
July 9, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin 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, ...
June 30, 2020 USA Today - We Must Act So That Our Democracy Does Not Become the Pandemic's Next Victim Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 30, 2020 Tweet - "Congress and every state must act to ensure that every American can safely #vote on Election Day. This is a core civil rights issue. There is no excuse not to act now to secure our elections in November. Read my op-ed in @USAToday :" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Van Hollen, Rubio Press for Action on Bipartisan DETER Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "Yesterday marked 7 years since SCOTUS took an axe to the Voting Rights Act. House Dems passed @RepSewell 's #HR4 to #RestoreTheVote, and we continue to urge the Senate to cease its delay & take up this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper, Secretary of the US Department of Defense, the Hon. John Ratcliffe, Director of the Office of National Intelligence, the Hon. Christopher A. Wray, Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, General Paul M. Nakasone, Commander of US Cyber Command, and the Hon. Chad F. Wolf, Acting Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Intelligence Agencies to Take Further Action to Combat Disinformation Campaigns Aimed at Disenfranchising Voters Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 Tweet - "We must ensure Americans can safely vote in November. It is shameful to exploit this crisis and hinder voter turnout like some states have done. We must be prepared on Election Day, which is why I continue to call for Senate passage of the #HeroesAct." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "What happened in Georgia on Tuesday cannot be repeated. We have seen the success of mail-in voting as a means to ensure Americans can safely cast their votes, but states must take additional steps to address infrastructure and logistical issues." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Calls for Comprehensive Review of State's June 2 Primary Elections Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 3, 2020 Hoyer Wins Democratic Nomination in Maryland's Fifth Congressional District Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020 LCV Action Fund Endorses Hoyer for Re-Election Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 1, 2020 Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Maryland and D.C. State Council and International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 639 Endorse Hoyer for Re-Election Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 31, 2020 Hoyer Endorses Biden for President Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 30, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by the Human Rights Campaign Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 29, 2020 Hoyer Receives Key Endorsements by Gun Safety Organizations Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 28, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Major Labor Unions Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 27, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by National Association of Letter Carriers Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 26, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed for Re-Election by 32BJ SEIU Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 22, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by the International Association of Fire Fighters Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Key Public Sector Labor Organizations Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 101 years since House passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote. As we mark this anniversary, I continue to call on the Senate to pass the #HeroesAct, which provided funding to ensure every American can safely exercise their right to vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 20, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by National Wildlife Federation Action Fund Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 19, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Seafarers International Union Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2020 Hoyer Endorsed by Maryland Teachers Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Klobuchar and Murray Lead Colleagues in Urging Administration to Keep Voters and Election Officials Safe Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 4, 2020 Hoyer Receives Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate Distinction Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 4, 2020 Medium - Our Democracy Cannot Become a Victim of Social Distancing Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 22, 2020 Letter to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, Minority Leader Charles Schumer, and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - Senator Baldwin, Colleagues Call for $3.6 Billion to Expand Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting in CARES 2 Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 17, 2020 Key House Democrats Call For Increased Voter Protections And Funding In Wake Of Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Joins 70 Members of Congress in Calling for House to Ensure Americans Can Vote Amid COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Both parties should fight hard to ensure every American can cast their ballot & exercise their most fundamental right without endangering their health, or that of others. Voting by mail should be an option for all, & Congress must act now to ensure November elections go smoothly." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on the Wisconsin Primary Election Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "The #SCOTUS decision to deny Wisconsinites the chance to participate in today's primary election is an outrageous example of voter suppression. This is a perfect example of why Congress must take action to protect ballot access in November." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 13, 2020 RNC agrees to halt deceptive census mailers after pressure from the Oversight Committee Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 12, 2020 Reps. Blumenauer, DelBene, and Raskin introduce legislation to protect elections during COVID-19 and other public health crises Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 26, 2020 Tweet - "This year's #BlackHistoryMonth theme is African Americans and the Vote. At the 39th Annual #BHM Breakfast in #MD05, we discussed the progress we have made thanks to the heroes of the Civil Rights Movement, but much remains to be done to protect voting rights today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Since the #CitizensUnited ruling, outside groups have spent over $4.5 billion in federal elections & $1 billion of that is untraceable, dark money. Americans expect government to work #ForThePeople, and it's time for the Senate to take up #HR1 to address this disastrous ruling." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Today marks 10 years since #CitizensUnited, which allowed dark money to influence our elections & drown out the will of the people. House Dems passed the #ForThePeople Act to address the consequences of this ruling. I continue to call on @senatemajldr to take up #HR1." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 17, 2020 Sarbanes, Hoyer Participate in Roundtable Discussion Marking 10 Years Since Citizens United Supreme Court Decision [Video] Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 16, 2020 Hoyer Receives "A" Rating from End Citizens United Action Fund for Government Reform Efforts Rep.Steny Hoyer
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