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Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Blackburn, and Blumenthal Press Administration for Answers on the Use of Chemical Weapons, U.S. Munitions in Syria
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Administration's Turkish Sanctions Executive Order
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will vote on a bipartisan resolution condemning Trump's decision to abandon our Kurdish allies in the fight against ISIS. His actions represent a betrayal of our allies, undermine our security, and embolden our adversaries. They must be strongly condemned."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 15, 2019
PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 14, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Van Hollen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Refusal to Condemn Turkey's Invasion of Syria
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - New Documents Show Pentagon Spent At Least $184,000 in U.S. Taxpayer Funds at President Trump's Turnberry Resort
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Tweet - " The attack on Saudi oil facilities is not only an attack on Saudi Arabia but on the stability of the world economy. We do not yet know who perpetrated this attack, but whoever did ought to suffer consequences after a proper investigation of what happened."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Saturday's Attack Against Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Dr Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Raskin, Cummings Threaten Subpoena if DOD Continues Withholding Documents on Taxpayer Funds Spent at Trump's Turnberry Resort
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Acting Secretary for the U.S. Army - Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone press army for answers on shutdown at Frederick Research Lab, lack of notification
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton Applaud Implementation of Provision Prohibiting U.S. Government from Purchasing Huawei EQUIPMENT
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 1, 2019
Young, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Preserve Limits on Russia's Strategic Nuclear Arsenal
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Graham, Moran, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Require that Ex-Im Bank Financing of Any Nuclear Projects in Saudi Arabia Meet Strict Conditions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton Statement on Huawei's Reported Involvement in North Korea's Wireless Network
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Tillis, Colleagues Respond to Turkey Accepting Russian Air Defense System
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
House Passes Bipartisan Amendment Seeking Accountability for Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Bipartisan Bill Amending the Feres Doctrine to Allow Servicemembers to Sue for Medical Malpractice Included in House Defense Bill
Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Raskin, Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in Ndaa
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
NDAA Bill Passes Senate with Brown's Fentanyl & North Korea Sanctions
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 21, 2019
Hoyer Calls on the Trump Administration to Articulate a Clear Strategy on Iran
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
Raskin Highlights Hazardous Conditions at Nsa Bethesda Fire Station, Presses for Funding for Construction of New Station
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2019
Hoyer: This President and His Team Have No Clear Strategy on Iran
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2019
Van Hollen, Shaheen, Tillis, Lankford, Announce Bipartisan Effort to Prohibit Transfer Of F-35 Aircraft to Turkey Included in Committee-Approved Defense Bill
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 10, 2019
Legislative Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2019
Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 15, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Christchurch, New Zealand Shooting
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "Hamas & its Iranian patrons must not be permitted to threaten the peace of #Israel's cities & communities with rockets & tunnels. Today's unprovoked & heinous rocket attack demonstrates why U.S.-Israel security cooperation is so important. 1/2"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2019
Support Grows for Van Hollen's Pact Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2019
Tweet - "It is appalling that Defense Dept officials would present misleading assertions to justify @POTUS' discriminatory #TransMilitaryBan, which denies us the service of talented, patriotic Americans & undermines national security. The Admin must correct the record. #ProtectTransTroops"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019
House Passes Resolution to Terminate President Trump's National Emergency, Takes Action to Prevent Gun Violence
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I join @HouseForeign Chair @RepEliotEngel in expressing my concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan as a result of a Pakistan-based terrorist group's brutal attack. I urge both countries to deescalate mounting tensions."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 15, 2019
House Democrats Vote to Fund Government, Oppose President Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 15, 2019
Tweet - "More Last week, I traveled to TX & NM with @RepEscobar, @RepTorresSmall, @RepDebHaaland, & @RepMGS. Despite @realDonaldTrump's repeated falsehoods, there is not a crisis or national emergency at the border. #FakeNationalEmergency"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I was at the border last week & can verify that no emergency exists there. @POTUS' decision to declare an emergency is a dangerous ploy. The House will vote for the conf report to keep govt open, but Dems will challenge this irresponsible declaration."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Conference Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019
Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities in Yemen That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I spoke in support of @RepRoKhanna's war powers resolution that would require U.S. forces to end involvement in hostilities in #Yemen. It is time for Congress to make clear to the Admin that it cannot keep our Yemen policy on auto pilot while the situation deteriorates."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Fact checking the #SOTU: While @POTUS claims ISIS is defeated, just last week the Director of National Intelligence said: "ISIS is intent on resurging and still commands thousands of fighters in Iraq and Syria ""
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Introduction of Yemen War Powers Resolution
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 25, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of the U.S. Department of State - Van Hollen, Leahy, Blackburn, and Blumenthal Press Administration for Answers on the Use of Chemical Weapons, U.S. Munitions in Syria
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 17, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Administration's Turkish Sanctions Executive Order
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 15, 2019
Tweet - "Tomorrow, the House will vote on a bipartisan resolution condemning Trump's decision to abandon our Kurdish allies in the fight against ISIS. His actions represent a betrayal of our allies, undermine our security, and embolden our adversaries. They must be strongly condemned."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 15, 2019
PBS "News Hours" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 14, 2019
Fox News "Fox News Sunday" - Transcript: Interview with Sen. Van Hollen
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Oct. 11, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Trump Administration's Refusal to Condemn Turkey's Invasion of Syria
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2019
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Rep. Grijalva and Members of Congress Urge Secretary Pompeo to Support Human Rights and the Rule of Law in Guatemala
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 18, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Defense - New Documents Show Pentagon Spent At Least $184,000 in U.S. Taxpayer Funds at President Trump's Turnberry Resort
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 17, 2019
Tweet - " The attack on Saudi oil facilities is not only an attack on Saudi Arabia but on the stability of the world economy. We do not yet know who perpetrated this attack, but whoever did ought to suffer consequences after a proper investigation of what happened."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Saturday's Attack Against Saudi Arabian Oil Facilities
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Dr Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Raskin, Cummings Threaten Subpoena if DOD Continues Withholding Documents on Taxpayer Funds Spent at Trump's Turnberry Resort
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 9, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James M. Inhoffe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Combating PFAS contamination
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Committee on Armed Services, Letter to the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Committee on Armed Services - Harris, Feinstein, Colleagues Call to Ban Low-Yield Nuclear Missiles Deployment and Extend New START Treaty in Final Defense Authorization Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Acting Secretary for the U.S. Army - Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone press army for answers on shutdown at Frederick Research Lab, lack of notification
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 13, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton Applaud Implementation of Provision Prohibiting U.S. Government from Purchasing Huawei EQUIPMENT
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 1, 2019
Young, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Preserve Limits on Russia's Strategic Nuclear Arsenal
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Graham, Moran, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Require that Ex-Im Bank Financing of Any Nuclear Projects in Saudi Arabia Meet Strict Conditions
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cotton Statement on Huawei's Reported Involvement in North Korea's Wireless Network
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 17, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019
Tillis, Colleagues Respond to Turkey Accepting Russian Air Defense System
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 12, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019
House Passes Bipartisan Amendment Seeking Accountability for Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Bipartisan Bill Amending the Feres Doctrine to Allow Servicemembers to Sue for Medical Malpractice Included in House Defense Bill
Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 10, 2019
Raskin, Maloney, Houlahan, Smith Celebrate Inclusion of Paid Leave Amendment in Ndaa
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 27, 2019
NDAA Bill Passes Senate with Brown's Fentanyl & North Korea Sanctions
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 21, 2019
Hoyer Calls on the Trump Administration to Articulate a Clear Strategy on Iran
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 21, 2019
Raskin Highlights Hazardous Conditions at Nsa Bethesda Fire Station, Presses for Funding for Construction of New Station
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 18, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Administration's Decision to Send 1,000 Additional Troops to the Middle East
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2019
Hoyer: This President and His Team Have No Clear Strategy on Iran
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 23, 2019
Van Hollen, Shaheen, Tillis, Lankford, Announce Bipartisan Effort to Prohibit Transfer Of F-35 Aircraft to Turkey Included in Committee-Approved Defense Bill
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 10, 2019
Legislative Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 8, 2019
Letter to Patrick Shanahan, Secretary of Defense - Harris, Colleagues Demand Legal Justification for Expanded Militarization of The Southern Border
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 15, 2019
Letter to Chairman Capito and Ranking Member Tester - Senators Heinrich, Mc Sally, and Colleagues Request $75 Million for Safeguarding Faith-Based Communities
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 15, 2019
Van Hollen Statement on Christchurch, New Zealand Shooting
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 14, 2019
Tweet - "Hamas & its Iranian patrons must not be permitted to threaten the peace of #Israel's cities & communities with rockets & tunnels. Today's unprovoked & heinous rocket attack demonstrates why U.S.-Israel security cooperation is so important. 1/2"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 7, 2019
Support Grows for Van Hollen's Pact Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2019
Tweet - "It is appalling that Defense Dept officials would present misleading assertions to justify @POTUS' discriminatory #TransMilitaryBan, which denies us the service of talented, patriotic Americans & undermines national security. The Admin must correct the record. #ProtectTransTroops"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019
House Passes Resolution to Terminate President Trump's National Emergency, Takes Action to Prevent Gun Violence
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 28, 2019
Tweet - "I join @HouseForeign Chair @RepEliotEngel in expressing my concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan as a result of a Pakistan-based terrorist group's brutal attack. I urge both countries to deescalate mounting tensions."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 15, 2019
House Democrats Vote to Fund Government, Oppose President Trump's National Emergency Declaration
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 15, 2019
Tweet - "More Last week, I traveled to TX & NM with @RepEscobar, @RepTorresSmall, @RepDebHaaland, & @RepMGS. Despite @realDonaldTrump's repeated falsehoods, there is not a crisis or national emergency at the border. #FakeNationalEmergency"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019
Tweet - "I was at the border last week & can verify that no emergency exists there. @POTUS' decision to declare an emergency is a dangerous ploy. The House will vote for the conf report to keep govt open, but Dems will challenge this irresponsible declaration."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Conference Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019
Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities in Yemen That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019
Tweet - "Today, I spoke in support of @RepRoKhanna's war powers resolution that would require U.S. forces to end involvement in hostilities in #Yemen. It is time for Congress to make clear to the Admin that it cannot keep our Yemen policy on auto pilot while the situation deteriorates."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2019
Tweet - "Fact checking the #SOTU: While @POTUS claims ISIS is defeated, just last week the Director of National Intelligence said: "ISIS is intent on resurging and still commands thousands of fighters in Iraq and Syria ""
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 30, 2019
Hoyer Statement on Introduction of Yemen War Powers Resolution
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 23, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of State, and the Hon. Rod Rosenstein, Deputy Attorney General - 20 Senators Press State Department & DOJ For Information On Saudi-Led War In Yemen
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 16, 2019
Hoyer Statement on the Deadly Attack in Syria
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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