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Oct. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Advancing SCOTUS Confirmation Vote Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "During an economic and public health crisis, @SenateMajLdr would rather confirm judges than pass desperately-needed coronavirus relief to help millions of American families and businesses. American lives are at stake, and Republicans are failing our nation." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 Hoyer: GOP Senate Bill Another Example of Republicans' Failure to Take the Coronavirus Seriously Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Allow the Trump Administration to End the Census Early Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly disagree with the SCOTUS decision to allow the Trump Admin to subvert the 2020 Census by ending it early. This will allow an undercount in communities that deserve their fair share of representation & federal resources." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2020 Chairs Maloney and Raskin Issue Statements on Supreme Court Ruling on Census Count Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 10, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Denounce Scotus Judges' Right-Wing Attack on Lqbtq+ Rights Rep. Jamie Raskin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump & the GOP have failed to deliver a comprehensive health care plan #ForThePeople; their only plan is to end the #ACA -- taking health care away & ending protections for millions w/ pre-ex conditions -- and now they're trying to jam a SCOTUS nominee through in order to do it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 26, 2020 Harris Issues Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep. Andy Harris
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS nomination is another unprincipled action by Trump. GOP set precedent in 2016 that they won't confirm a SCOTUS nominee in the last year of a President's term. Their commitment to situational ethics remains ever apparent. Read my statement:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Supreme Court Nominee Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Pre-Existing Conditions Executive Order Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon of American law and equal rights. She spent her career fighting for equal justice and to ensure that the most vulnerable found protection under our Constitution. May her memory be a blessing. https://bit.ly/3iPbzaw" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Collins calls on Attorney General Barr to investigate rogue prosecutor in McCloskey case Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "SCOTUS reaffirmed that the President of the United States is not above the law, that state prosecutors can obtain his financial records and that Congress's oversight authority is a broad and essential legislative power." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decisions Regarding President Trump's Tax Returns Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold POTUS's rule allowing employers to opt out of the ACA mandate guaranteeing contraceptive services at no cost to women for moral or religious reasons." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision on ACA Contraceptive Case Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS ruling against the Louisiana abortion law is a victory for women's reproductive freedom in our country, which has been under assault by Republicans. I will continue to stand with my colleagues in defending women's access to care." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Urges Senate Action on H.R. 4 at Press Event Marking the 7th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder Decision Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Reps. Johnson, Raskin Introduce Bill to Hold Federal Law Enforcement Officers Accountable Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2020 Top House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Inspectors General from Political Retaliation Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 6, 2020 House Democrats Pass Emergency Funding Bill to Respond to Coronavirus Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House: Passed an $8.3 billion emergency funding bill to address the coronavirus. Continued to defend the #ACA against Republican efforts to sabotage care. Urged #SCOTUS to side with women's right to choose, as it has done in the past." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House is committed to a coordinated, fully-funded response to the coronavirus. I expect we'll have a supplemental bill on the Floor soon. This virus is not a partisan issue. We all want to protect the public." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with women across the country as #SCOTUS heard arguments in a case with profound implications for women's reproductive health today. Every woman deserves to make her own health care choices, & Dems will continue to oppose efforts to undermine #RoevWade. #MyRightMyDecision" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Oct. 22, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Advancing SCOTUS Confirmation Vote Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 Tweet - "During an economic and public health crisis, @SenateMajLdr would rather confirm judges than pass desperately-needed coronavirus relief to help millions of American families and businesses. American lives are at stake, and Republicans are failing our nation." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2020 Hoyer: GOP Senate Bill Another Example of Republicans' Failure to Take the Coronavirus Seriously Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 20, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Durbin, Duckworth, Senate Democrats To Attorney General Barr: Drop Lawsuit To Gut The Affordable Care Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Allow the Trump Administration to End the Census Early Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2020 Tweet - "I strongly disagree with the SCOTUS decision to allow the Trump Admin to subvert the 2020 Census by ending it early. This will allow an undercount in communities that deserve their fair share of representation & federal resources." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2020 Chairs Maloney and Raskin Issue Statements on Supreme Court Ruling on Census Count Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 10, 2020 Congressional Freethought Caucus Leaders Denounce Scotus Judges' Right-Wing Attack on Lqbtq+ Rights Rep.Jamie Raskin
Oct. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman, and the Hon. Dianne Feinstein, Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member - Rep. Cisneros Stands Up for Reproductive Rights and ACA Amid Supreme Court Nomination Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 30, 2020 Tweet - "Trump & the GOP have failed to deliver a comprehensive health care plan #ForThePeople; their only plan is to end the #ACA -- taking health care away & ending protections for millions w/ pre-ex conditions -- and now they're trying to jam a SCOTUS nominee through in order to do it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 28, 2020 CNN "The Lead with Jake Tapper" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 26, 2020 Harris Issues Statement on Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court Rep.Andy Harris
Sept. 26, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS nomination is another unprincipled action by Trump. GOP set precedent in 2016 that they won't confirm a SCOTUS nominee in the last year of a President's term. Their commitment to situational ethics remains ever apparent. Read my statement:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Supreme Court Nominee Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the President's Pre-Existing Conditions Executive Order Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an American hero who devoted her life to the cause of ensuring equal justice under the law. America is a better place thanks to her. May her memory be a blessing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2020 CNN "Newsroom" - Transcript Interview with Chris Van Hollen Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Sept. 18, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 18, 2020 Tweet - "Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an icon of American law and equal rights. She spent her career fighting for equal justice and to ensure that the most vulnerable found protection under our Constitution. May her memory be a blessing. https://bit.ly/3iPbzaw" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Judge Dismissing Republican Lawsuit on Remote Voting By Proxy Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Collins calls on Attorney General Barr to investigate rogue prosecutor in McCloskey case Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, and the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader - Chairman Scott Joins Democrats in Urging House, Senate Leadership to Exclude Corporate Immunity in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Dept. of Homeland Security - Durbin, Harris Lead 33 Senators Administration Comply With Supreme Court Decision On DACA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Tweet - "SCOTUS reaffirmed that the President of the United States is not above the law, that state prosecutors can obtain his financial records and that Congress's oversight authority is a broad and essential legislative power." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 9, 2020 MSNBC "All In with Chris Hayes" - Transcript Interview with Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court's Decisions Regarding President Trump's Tax Returns Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed by the Supreme Court's decision to uphold POTUS's rule allowing employers to opt out of the ACA mandate guaranteeing contraceptive services at no cost to women for moral or religious reasons." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Decision on ACA Contraceptive Case Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Supreme Court Striking Down Louisiana Abortion Law Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "Today's #SCOTUS ruling against the Louisiana abortion law is a victory for women's reproductive freedom in our country, which has been under assault by Republicans. I will continue to stand with my colleagues in defending women's access to care." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Urges Senate Action on H.R. 4 at Press Event Marking the 7th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Shelby County v. Holder Decision Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Tweet - "The fight for full equality is not over. That's why House Dems passed the #EqualityAct to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people where discrimination remains legal. Together, we will win the fight & ensure our laws recognize the equal rights & dignity of LGBTQ people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the 5th Anniversary of the Supreme Court's Marriage Equality Ruling Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Tweet - "Today's SCOTUS decision is a major victory in the ongoing march toward full equality for LGBTQ people. While this ruling removes a key hurdle, it is one step, & we must keep fighting to eliminate legal barriers to full equality and access to opportunity." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2020 Reps. Johnson, Raskin Introduce Bill to Hold Federal Law Enforcement Officers Accountable Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on LGBTQ Rights Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Smith and Colleagues to Reiterate Call for DOJ Investigation into Racially Discriminatory and Violent Policing at Minneapolis Police Department Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 5, 2020 Letter to Michael E. Horowitz, Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Acting Chair - Rep. Speier Leads Letter Requesting PRAC Investigation into Suspect Federal Contracts Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William P. Barr, Attorney General - Rep. Davis Joins Letter to Attorney General Barr on Assault on Rule of Law Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 4, 2020 Letter to William Barr, Attorney General - Schakowsky Calls for Special Prosecutor To Investigate Excessive Force Ordered Against Peaceful Protesters Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to Betsy DeVos, Department of Education Secretary, and Kenneth L. Marcus, Department of Education Assistant Secretary - Reps Speier, Kuster, Pressley and Slotkin Lead Letter Urging the Department of Education to Rescind its Indefensible Title IX Rule Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 22, 2020 Top House Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Inspectors General from Political Retaliation Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
May 19, 2020 Letter to Chad Wolf, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and Matthew Albence, Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Haaland Joins Call Urging Administration to Ensure Access to Free Telephone Calls for Detainees at ICE Detention Centers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 13, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Join Entire Democratic Caucus in New Amicus Brief To Protect Americans' Health Care & Slam Republican Efforts To Rip Coverage From Millions Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 6, 2020 House Democrats Pass Emergency Funding Bill to Respond to Coronavirus Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2020 Tweet - "This week, the House: Passed an $8.3 billion emergency funding bill to address the coronavirus. Continued to defend the #ACA against Republican efforts to sabotage care. Urged #SCOTUS to side with women's right to choose, as it has done in the past." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference, I told reporters the House is committed to a coordinated, fully-funded response to the coronavirus. I expect we'll have a supplemental bill on the Floor soon. This virus is not a partisan issue. We all want to protect the public." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2020 Tweet - "I stand with women across the country as #SCOTUS heard arguments in a case with profound implications for women's reproductive health today. Every woman deserves to make her own health care choices, & Dems will continue to oppose efforts to undermine #RoevWade. #MyRightMyDecision" Rep.Steny Hoyer
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