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July 6, 2021
Raskin, Lieu, Yarmuth Introduce Federal Press Shield Legislation
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 30, 2021
Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021
Jones, Raskin, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Landmark Legislation to Modernize Federal Civil Rights Law
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "In my weekly press conference, I told the press the #ChildTaxCreditAwarenessDay helped inform working families that direct payments, enacted through the #AmericanRescuePlan, will begin on July 15. These payments will help set children up for success and fuel our economy."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "As the Senate votes on whether to consider the #ForThePeople Act, GOP officials in 48 states are advancing nearly 400 bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. Read more on what's at stake & why Congress must act to protect voting rights:"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
June 15, 2021
Raskin Praises Release of President Biden's National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN BACK BILL TO REQUIRE EQUAL PAY FOR U.S. SOCCER TEAMS
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
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 29, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hirono Introduce Resolution Commemorating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 25, 2021
Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Freedom Of The Press Around The World
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 21, 2021
Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Y in Westminster Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 18, 2021
Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Wyden, Raskin Urge Doj to End Practice of Spying on Journalists to Identify Their Sources
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2021
House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All
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 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
Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act
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 10, 2021
Tweet - "I join in thanking the Biden Admin for reversing the rule discriminating against LGBTQ Americans in health care. These protections are contained in the House-passed #EqualityAct, which should be passed in the Senate to ensure rights under the law for all."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Biden Administration Banning Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans in Health Care
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
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
Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports
Rep. Andy Harris
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
May 3, 2021
Tweet - "Throughout #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth, & all year long, I join in recognizing & celebrating #AAPI communities for their tremendous contributions to American life, & standing in solidarity with them against discrimination & hate. #StopAAPIHate"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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
Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep. Jamie Raskin
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 27, 2021
Armstrong Joins Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - McGovern, Bush, Tlaib Lead Call for DOJ To Review Case of Environmental Justice Advocate Steven Donziger
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021
Walberg, Raskin Lead Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "I continue to be deeply disturbed by the wrongful imprisonment of Alexey #Navalny and reports of his worsening condition in jail. I join in calls urging the Russian government to release him and for Putin to be held responsible for this injustice."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "The House passed #ERA and #VAWA to stand up for women's equality and provide survivors of domestic violence with important resources. Democrats will continue to work to enshrine women's equality in our Constitution once and for all."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
July 6, 2021
Raskin, Lieu, Yarmuth Introduce Federal Press Shield Legislation
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
July 1, 2021
Rep. Raskin's Statement on Appointment to Bipartisan 1/6 Select Committee
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 30, 2021
Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021
Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Justice Department's Lawsuit Against Georgia's Voter-Suppression Law
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2021
Tweet - "The voter-suppression law enacted in Georgia earlier this year has one purpose: to prevent minorities from being able to access the ballot & exercise their right to vote. I applaud the DOJ for taking this step today to challenge Georgia's law in court."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 24, 2021
Jones, Raskin, Blumenthal, Booker, Wyden Introduce Landmark Legislation to Modernize Federal Civil Rights Law
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 24, 2021
Merkley Applauds Committee Passage Of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed that Senate Republicans blocked the #ForThePeople Act from advancing, even with united Democratic support. They have now made it clear that they oppose any effort to protect Americans' right to vote & secure our democracy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "In my weekly press conference, I told the press the #ChildTaxCreditAwarenessDay helped inform working families that direct payments, enacted through the #AmericanRescuePlan, will begin on July 15. These payments will help set children up for success and fuel our economy."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Hoyer Statement On Senate Republicans' Vote to Block Consideration of S.1, the For the People Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 22, 2021
Tweet - "As the Senate votes on whether to consider the #ForThePeople Act, GOP officials in 48 states are advancing nearly 400 bills that would make it harder for Americans to vote. Read more on what's at stake & why Congress must act to protect voting rights:"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
June 15, 2021
Raskin Praises Release of President Biden's National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 14, 2021
Levin, Chu Reintroduce Legislation Giving Same-Sex Couples Fair Treatment Under Tax Law
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 10, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN BACK BILL TO REQUIRE EQUAL PAY FOR U.S. SOCCER TEAMS
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 1, 2021
Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States - Meng Helps Lead Bipartisan Letter Asking Biden To Respond To Rising Antisemitism
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
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 29, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hirono Introduce Resolution Commemorating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 25, 2021
Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling For Freedom Of The Press Around The World
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2021
Letter to Hon. Anthony Blinken, Secretary of State - Dingell, Lowenthal Lead 56 Members of Congress in Calling for Palestinian Humanitarian Relief, Support of Current Ceasefire
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 21, 2021
Carroll County Sheriff's Office, the Y in Westminster Included in Raskin's Community Project Funding Requests
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 18, 2021
Covid-19 Hate Crimes Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 18, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, US Attorney General - Wyden, Raskin Urge Doj to End Practice of Spying on Journalists to Identify Their Sources
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2021
House Democrats Advance Legislation to Ensure Equality, Justice, and Opportunity for All
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 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
Hoyer Statement on the Senate Rules Committee Markup of S. 1, the For the People Act
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 10, 2021
Tweet - "I join in thanking the Biden Admin for reversing the rule discriminating against LGBTQ Americans in health care. These protections are contained in the House-passed #EqualityAct, which should be passed in the Senate to ensure rights under the law for all."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Biden Administration Banning Discrimination Against LGBTQ Americans in Health Care
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Rep. Calvert Urges Biden Administration to Stop Indoctrinating Students with Critical Race Theory
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
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
Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports
Rep.Andy Harris
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
May 3, 2021
Tweet - "Throughout #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth, & all year long, I join in recognizing & celebrating #AAPI communities for their tremendous contributions to American life, & standing in solidarity with them against discrimination & hate. #StopAAPIHate"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Florida Republicans Moving to Suppress Voting Rights
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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
Casey, Klobuchar, Reps. Scanlon, Raskin Introduce Legislation to Remove Barriers to Voting for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Rep.Jamie Raskin
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 27, 2021
Armstrong Joins Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - McGovern, Bush, Tlaib Lead Call for DOJ To Review Case of Environmental Justice Advocate Steven Donziger
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 27, 2021
Walberg, Raskin Lead Bipartisan Push to Reform Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 22, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Cardin, Van Hollen Urge President Biden to Nominate Ambassador to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 19, 2021
Tweet - "I continue to be deeply disturbed by the wrongful imprisonment of Alexey #Navalny and reports of his worsening condition in jail. I join in calls urging the Russian government to release him and for Putin to be held responsible for this injustice."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 9, 2021
Tweet - "The House passed #ERA and #VAWA to stand up for women's equality and provide survivors of domestic violence with important resources. Democrats will continue to work to enshrine women's equality in our Constitution once and for all."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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