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March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "#DREAMers & #TPS holders contribute significantly to our nation, and I was proud to meet with some of them today. Once #HR6, the Dream & Promise Act, is introduced and considered by committee, I look forward to bringing it to the Floor for a vote. #ProtectDREAMers #TPSJustice" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Members Call for Action to Prevent Deportation of Liberian Residents Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @RepRoybalAllard, @NydiaVelazquez, and @RepYvetteClarke for their work to introduce #HR6, the Dream and Promise Act to protect #DREAMers and those with #TPS and #DED. I look forward to bringing this bill to the Floor following introduction and committee consideration." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "I had the opportunity to meet Yeimi during our #DemsAtTheBorder trip, and we heard her heartbreaking story. The Trump Admin's family separation policy is shameful and must end. I thank @AILANational and volunteers for their tireless efforts to #ReuniteEveryChild." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on a joint resolution to terminate @realDonaldTrump's declaration of a #FakeEmergency at the southern border. Opposition is building to POTUS' decision to circumvent the Constitution--including Members of his own party. Read more: http://bit.ly/2Ej2rIm " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I'm in #CA51 today with @RepJuanVargas to visit a migrant shelter and receive a briefing on the services that are provided to migrants at the facility. We also heard firsthand how the Admin's policies are making it more difficult for migrants fleeing violence to seek refuge." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2019 Letter to Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congressman Lowenthal Presses DHS To Restore Dreamers' Travel Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@RealDonaldTrump's #FakeNationalEmergency is irresponsible, violates the Constitution, and makes America less safe. House Democrats are looking at every legislative and legal option to respond." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Fund Government, Oppose President Trump's National Emergency Declaration Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Conference Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, the House voted to keep government open & serving the American people as well as to improve the security of our borders with smart & strategic investments. It is now up to @realDonaldTrump to sign it & remove the threat of another #TrumpShutdown." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Reports President Trump Will Declare a National Emergency Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Conference Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019 Tweet - " I opened my weekly press conference by discussing my #DemsAtTheBorder trip with @RepEscobar, @RepTorresSmall, @RepDebHaaland, & @RepMGS. Our conclusion: there is not a crisis at the border. There are challenges that require a mix of solutions, including technology & personnel." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Hoyer Discusses Ongoing Border Security Negotiations on Fox News and MSNBC Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Medium Post - Our Nation Needs Strategic Border Security Investments, Not More Division and Demagoguery Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Following our #DemsAtTheBorder trip to Texas and New Mexico, I joined @NPRWeekend to discuss what we heard from advocates, migrant communities, and border patrol about their needs. Listen here:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2019 Hoyer, House Democrats Visit Southern Border to Meet with Migrants, Advocates, Border Law Enforcement Officials Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @CNN last night to discuss my trip to the border. Securing the border presents challenges, but it is not a crisis that demands a wall. We need smart strategic border security investments and policies that treat migrants with dignity and respect. #DemsAtTheBorder" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We visited the site where a child migrant, Felipe Alonzo-Gomez, was apprehended. He later died in the Administration's custody. We must ensure the safety of children seeking refuge in our country. #DemsAtTheBorder #JusticeforFelipe" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @EnergyCommerce is holding an important hearing on the Admin's inhumane family separation policy. The Admin violated federal law by detaining children & have yet to tell the committee how it intends to #ReuniteEveryChild. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Looking forward to traveling to TX & NM with @RepEscobar, @RepTorresSmall, @RepDebHaaland, & @RepMGS. As border security negotiations continue, we will travel to the border to meet with immigrant advocates and receive a border security briefing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump used the #SOTU to continue to mislead the American people on the situation at the border, but there is not an emergency at the border. The only real immigration crises are the ones he himself has created. http://bit.ly/2I2wFo6 " Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Enrollment Ceremony for Legislation to Re-Open Government Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: "End this Shutdown Madness,' Says Sen. Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 23, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Jan. 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Speech Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 House Delegation Introduces Freedom Of Religion Act In Challenge To President Trump's Muslim Bans Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Blocking the Trump Administration's Harmful Census Citizenship Question Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Van Hollen Statement On ICE Detainment of Frederick County Resident, Roxana Orellana Santos Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 28, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Death of Another Child in U.S. Border Patrol Custody Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Reports a Child Died in U.S. Border Patrol Custody Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I am heartbroken & deeply alarmed by news of a young child having died in the custody of U.S. Border Patrol. I join @HispanicCaucus Chairman-Elect @JoaquinCastrotx in calling for a full investigation. Her family & the American people deserve answers." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Believe in Border Security, Not Trump's Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "As year-end spending negotiations continue, House Dems continue to stand firm against @POTUS's border wall. We support strong border security, but we must balance that with protecting the dignity of immigrants & asylum seekers & minimizing harmful impacts to border communities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Demand Justification for Deployment of Active Duty Troops to the Border Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Today's immigration announcement is yet another indicator of @POTUS' inhumane & ill-conceived asylum policies. Imposing illegal restrictions on refugees seeking asylum runs counter to our nation's principles & represents an overreach of presidential power." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Attempt to Restrict Asylum Claims at the U.S. Border Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Hoyer Announces Bid for Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Congressman Gosar Urges DOJ To Investigate Source of Caravans Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Date Title Politician
March 7, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Enzi, Barrasso sign letter urging administration to increase the number of H-2B workers Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "#DREAMers & #TPS holders contribute significantly to our nation, and I was proud to meet with some of them today. Once #HR6, the Dream & Promise Act, is introduced and considered by committee, I look forward to bringing it to the Floor for a vote. #ProtectDREAMers #TPSJustice" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019 Tweet - "This morning, I opened my weekly press conference by telling reporters the House will begin consideration of #HR1, the #ForThePeople Act, on the Floor today. House Dems are following through on our promise that we will take action to return government to the people it serves." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Members Call for Action to Prevent Deportation of Liberian Residents Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Feb. 28, 2019 Tweet - "I thank @RepRoybalAllard, @NydiaVelazquez, and @RepYvetteClarke for their work to introduce #HR6, the Dream and Promise Act to protect #DREAMers and those with #TPS and #DED. I look forward to bringing this bill to the Floor following introduction and committee consideration." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 27, 2019 Tweet - "I had the opportunity to meet Yeimi during our #DemsAtTheBorder trip, and we heard her heartbreaking story. The Trump Admin's family separation policy is shameful and must end. I thank @AILANational and volunteers for their tireless efforts to #ReuniteEveryChild." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 26, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on a joint resolution to terminate @realDonaldTrump's declaration of a #FakeEmergency at the southern border. Opposition is building to POTUS' decision to circumvent the Constitution--including Members of his own party. Read more: http://bit.ly/2Ej2rIm " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 22, 2019 Tweet - "I'm in #CA51 today with @RepJuanVargas to visit a migrant shelter and receive a briefing on the services that are provided to migrants at the facility. We also heard firsthand how the Admin's policies are making it more difficult for migrants fleeing violence to seek refuge." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 21, 2019 Letter to Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - Congressman Lowenthal Presses DHS To Restore Dreamers' Travel Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 19, 2019 Tweet - ".@RealDonaldTrump's #FakeNationalEmergency is irresponsible, violates the Constitution, and makes America less safe. House Democrats are looking at every legislative and legal option to respond." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 15, 2019 House Democrats Vote to Fund Government, Oppose President Trump's National Emergency Declaration Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Conference Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Tweet - "Tonight, the House voted to keep government open & serving the American people as well as to improve the security of our borders with smart & strategic investments. It is now up to @realDonaldTrump to sign it & remove the threat of another #TrumpShutdown." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Reports President Trump Will Declare a National Emergency Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Bipartisan Conference Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 13, 2019 Tweet - " I opened my weekly press conference by discussing my #DemsAtTheBorder trip with @RepEscobar, @RepTorresSmall, @RepDebHaaland, & @RepMGS. Our conclusion: there is not a crisis at the border. There are challenges that require a mix of solutions, including technology & personnel." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Hoyer Discusses Ongoing Border Security Negotiations on Fox News and MSNBC Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2019 Medium Post - Our Nation Needs Strategic Border Security Investments, Not More Division and Demagoguery Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2019 Tweet - "Following our #DemsAtTheBorder trip to Texas and New Mexico, I joined @NPRWeekend to discuss what we heard from advocates, migrant communities, and border patrol about their needs. Listen here:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2019 Hoyer, House Democrats Visit Southern Border to Meet with Migrants, Advocates, Border Law Enforcement Officials Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Feb. 10, 2019 Tweet - "I joined @CNN last night to discuss my trip to the border. Securing the border presents challenges, but it is not a crisis that demands a wall. We need smart strategic border security investments and policies that treat migrants with dignity and respect. #DemsAtTheBorder" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 9, 2019 Tweet - "We visited the site where a child migrant, Felipe Alonzo-Gomez, was apprehended. He later died in the Administration's custody. We must ensure the safety of children seeking refuge in our country. #DemsAtTheBorder #JusticeforFelipe" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @EnergyCommerce is holding an important hearing on the Admin's inhumane family separation policy. The Admin violated federal law by detaining children & have yet to tell the committee how it intends to #ReuniteEveryChild. #FamiliesBelongTogether" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 7, 2019 Tweet - "Looking forward to traveling to TX & NM with @RepEscobar, @RepTorresSmall, @RepDebHaaland, & @RepMGS. As border security negotiations continue, we will travel to the border to meet with immigrant advocates and receive a border security briefing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 6, 2019 Tweet - ".@realDonaldTrump used the #SOTU to continue to mislead the American people on the situation at the border, but there is not an emergency at the border. The only real immigration crises are the ones he himself has created. http://bit.ly/2I2wFo6 " Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2019 Pelosi Remarks at Enrollment Ceremony for Legislation to Re-Open Government Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Jan. 23, 2019 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: "End this Shutdown Madness,' Says Sen. Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 23, 2019 Hoyer Discusses the Trump Shutdown on MSNBC Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 23, 2019 Letter to Speaker Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Kevin McCarthy, and Chuck Schumer - Seasonal Worker Relief in Funding Agreement Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Jan. 19, 2019 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Speech Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 16, 2019 House Delegation Introduces Freedom Of Religion Act In Challenge To President Trump's Muslim Bans Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 15, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Federal Judge Blocking the Trump Administration's Harmful Census Citizenship Question Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2019 Letter to President Donald Trump - Reps. Jesús "Chuy" García & Lloyd Doggett Lead 50+ Lawmakers Urging Trump to Keep IRS Tax Refunds on Time Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 9, 2019 Van Hollen Statement On ICE Detainment of Frederick County Resident, Roxana Orellana Santos Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 28, 2018 CNN "The Situation Room" - Transcript: Interview With House Minority Whip Steny Hoyer Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 26, 2018 Hoyer Statement on the Death of Another Child in U.S. Border Patrol Custody Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kirstjen Nielsen, Secretary of Homeland Security - 54 Members of Congress in Urging DHS Secretary Nielsen to End Policy of Deterring Asylum Seekers at U.S. Ports of Entry Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 14, 2018 Hoyer Statement on Reports a Child Died in U.S. Border Patrol Custody Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 14, 2018 Tweet - "I am heartbroken & deeply alarmed by news of a young child having died in the custody of U.S. Border Patrol. I join @HispanicCaucus Chairman-Elect @JoaquinCastrotx in calling for a full investigation. Her family & the American people deserve answers." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2018 PBS "News Hour" - Transcript: Hoyer: Democrats Believe in Border Security, Not Trump's Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Tweet - "As year-end spending negotiations continue, House Dems continue to stand firm against @POTUS's border wall. We support strong border security, but we must balance that with protecting the dignity of immigrants & asylum seekers & minimizing harmful impacts to border communities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2018 Letter to John Kelly, Acting Inspector General - Gomez Leads 82 House Democrats in Calling for Investigation on TPS Termination Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Francis Cissna, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services - Murray, Feinstein Lead Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Rescind Rule Unnecessarily Punishing International Students Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Senators Demand Justification for Deployment of Active Duty Troops to the Border Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 8, 2018 Tweet - "Today's immigration announcement is yet another indicator of @POTUS' inhumane & ill-conceived asylum policies. Imposing illegal restrictions on refugees seeking asylum runs counter to our nation's principles & represents an overreach of presidential power." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 8, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Attempt to Restrict Asylum Claims at the U.S. Border Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 7, 2018 Letter to Democratic Colleague - Hoyer Announces Bid for Majority Leader Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - Smith Leads House Democrats in Demanding Answers on Trump Border Deployment Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 1, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jeff Sessions, US Attorney General - Congressman Gosar Urges DOJ To Investigate Source of Caravans Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 30, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member, the Hon. Roy Blunt, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, and the Hon. Patty Murray, Ranking Member - Democrats Urge Hearing on HHS Unaccompanied Minor Program Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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