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July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - DelBene Leads 116 Lawmakers Calling for End to Transgender Military Service Ban Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 30, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Review of Department of Defense Policy Regarding Extremist and White Supremacist Behavior Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Demands All-House Briefing on Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that POTUS has taken no action since our intelligence assessed Russia placed bounties on US troops in Afghanistan. While I will be going to the White House tomorrow for a briefing, the Admin ought to brief the full House immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed that the Navy decided to not reinstate Captain Crozier, after initially recommending his reinstatement. He should not face retaliation for raising concerns about the safety of those under his command." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on Navy Decision to Not Reinstate Captain Crozier as Commander of the USS Roosevelt Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Press Trump Administration for Answers on Cost, Legal Justification of Out-of-State National Guard Deployment to D.C. Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is failing service members. Not only is it wrong to politicize the National Guard and use them to put down peaceful protests, but his orders have taken a toll on those who have sworn an oath to protect Americans & uphold the Constitution." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Democratic Senators in Demand for Details, Cost of Staging Active Duty Troops in The National Capital Region Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 28, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin, Brown, Van Hollen Praise Honorary Promotion for Murdered Bowie State ROTC Student Richard Collins III Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 27, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Harris Announce Coast Guard Station-Oxford Will Remain Open Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 27, 2020 Cardin, Hoyer, Brown, Van Hollen Praise Honorary Promotion for Murdered Bowie State ROTC Student Richard Collins III Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Get the Benefits They Earned During the Public Health Emergency Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep. Andy Harris, ...
May 11, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on DOD Inspector General Probe Into Navy's Coronavirus Protocols Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 17, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Ruppersberger, Pittman Announce $113 Million in Federal Funding to Re-Build Meade High Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. James McPherson, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Murphy, Blumenthal Press Navy for Answers About COVID-19 Outbreak & Sailors' Safety as More Test Positive Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 3, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Lead Call for Investigation into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak & Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier of Command Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 3, 2020 Letter to Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine, Department of Defense Office of Inspector General - Bennet, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak and Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier Of Command Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Haaland to DoD: Military Families Stuck With Financial Burdens Caused by Coronavirus, They Need Relief Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Maryland Delegation Delivers Full Federal Funding for Maryland National Guard During COVID-19 Deployment Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 11, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Promotion of Charles McGee to Brigadier General Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force - Van Hollen Presses Administration to Expedite Honorary Promotion for Col. McGee Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Service Members Diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injuries After Iranian Strike Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Oversight and Homeland Security Committees Release Staff Report Finding Coast Guard Leadership Failed to Address Harassment, Bullying, and Retaliation Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee and Chairman James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee - Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Urge Chairs of the Armed Services Committees to Provide All Federal Employees with Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 In honor of Veterans Day, Merkley, Brown, Reed, Van Hollen introduce legislation to extend critical financial protections for servicemembers to veterans and consumers Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Rep. Kirkpatrick and Rep. Gosar Bipartisan Bill for Injured and Disabled Veterans Passes House Committee Markup Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 8 years since the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was repealed, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces. I was proud to bring legislation to repeal #DADT to the House Floor, and House Dems continue to stand up for LGBTQ rights." 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. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Army - Van Hollen Seeks Answers on Safety Issues at For Detrick Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 31, 2019 Senate passes van hollen bill to authorize honorary promotion of bethesda veteran charles mcgee Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "More This week, House Democrats continued to work #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to strengthen national security and support our troops; Took action to #Renew911VCF; Remained committed to defend against the Admin's efforts to strike down the #ACA." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2019 Van Hollen Pushes to Honor Maryland Veterans in NDAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Republicans Politicizing the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
July 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense and to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General - DelBene Leads 116 Lawmakers Calling for End to Transgender Military Service Ban Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 30, 2020 Letter to Mark T. Esper, Secretary of Defense - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Review of Department of Defense Policy Regarding Extremist and White Supremacist Behavior Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 29, 2020 Hoyer Demands All-House Briefing on Russian Bounties on U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2020 Tweet - "It is outrageous that POTUS has taken no action since our intelligence assessed Russia placed bounties on US troops in Afghanistan. While I will be going to the White House tomorrow for a briefing, the Admin ought to brief the full House immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2020 Tweet - "I am disappointed that the Navy decided to not reinstate Captain Crozier, after initially recommending his reinstatement. He should not face retaliation for raising concerns about the safety of those under his command." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on Navy Decision to Not Reinstate Captain Crozier as Commander of the USS Roosevelt Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Merkley, Wyden, Colleagues Press Trump Administration for Answers on Cost, Legal Justification of Out-of-State National Guard Deployment to D.C. Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 11, 2020 Tweet - "Trump is failing service members. Not only is it wrong to politicize the National Guard and use them to put down peaceful protests, but his orders have taken a toll on those who have sworn an oath to protect Americans & uphold the Constitution." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Defense - Van Hollen Leads Democratic Senators in Demand for Details, Cost of Staging Active Duty Troops in The National Capital Region Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 28, 2020 Hoyer, Cardin, Brown, Van Hollen Praise Honorary Promotion for Murdered Bowie State ROTC Student Richard Collins III Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 27, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Harris Announce Coast Guard Station-Oxford Will Remain Open Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 27, 2020 Cardin, Hoyer, Brown, Van Hollen Praise Honorary Promotion for Murdered Bowie State ROTC Student Richard Collins III Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 22, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense, and Peter Gaynor, Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency - Leahy Is Part Of A Group Of Bipartisan Lawmakers Calling On Administration To Ensure Benefits To Guard Members Earned On COVID-19 Front Lines Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 21, 2020 Van Hollen, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Ensure National Guard Troops Activated in Response to COVID-19 Get the Benefits They Earned During the Public Health Emergency Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 20, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Defense Mark Esper - More than 70 Members Call for Extension of National Guard COVID-19 Response Efforts After Curious Deadline Set Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper - Collins, Lamborn Urge DoD to Protect Religious Liberty in the Midst of COVID-19 Rep.Andy Harris, ...
May 11, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Statement on DOD Inspector General Probe Into Navy's Coronavirus Protocols Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
May 8, 2020 Letter to Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Van Hollen, Blumenthal, Senators Urge DOD to Enhance Mental Health Care Resources for Servicemembers & Families Amid Pandemic Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 17, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Ruppersberger, Pittman Announce $113 Million in Federal Funding to Re-Build Meade High Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to Hon. James McPherson, Acting Secretary of the Navy - Murphy, Blumenthal Press Navy for Answers About COVID-19 Outbreak & Sailors' Safety as More Test Positive Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs for Military Families and Retirees During COVID-19 Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 3, 2020 Van Hollen, Blumenthal Lead Call for Investigation into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak & Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier of Command Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 3, 2020 Letter to Acting Inspector General Glenn Fine, Department of Defense Office of Inspector General - Bennet, Colleagues Call for Investigation Into Navy's COVID-19 Outbreak and Decision to Relieve Capt. Crozier Of Command Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Dr. Mark Esper, Secretary of Defense - Haaland to DoD: Military Families Stuck With Financial Burdens Caused by Coronavirus, They Need Relief Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Maryland Delegation Delivers Full Federal Funding for Maryland National Guard During COVID-19 Deployment Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 11, 2020 Directing the Removal of United States Armed Forces From Hostilities Against the Islamic Republic of Iran That Have Not Been Authorized By Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Promotion of Charles McGee to Brigadier General Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Barbara Barrett, Secretary of the U.S. Air Force - Van Hollen Presses Administration to Expedite Honorary Promotion for Col. McGee Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 24, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Service Members Diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injuries After Iranian Strike Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2019 Oversight and Homeland Security Committees Release Staff Report Finding Coast Guard Leadership Failed to Address Harassment, Bullying, and Retaliation Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to Chairman Adam Smith, House Armed Services Committee and Chairman James Inhofe, Senate Armed Services Committee - Hoyer, National Capital Region Delegation Urge Chairs of the Armed Services Committees to Provide All Federal Employees with Paid Family and Medical Leave Benefits Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the Untied States - Speier Letter Objecting to Pardon of War Criminals Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 In honor of Veterans Day, Merkley, Brown, Reed, Van Hollen introduce legislation to extend critical financial protections for servicemembers to veterans and consumers Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 26, 2019 Rep. Kirkpatrick and Rep. Gosar Bipartisan Bill for Injured and Disabled Veterans Passes House Committee Markup Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Sept. 20, 2019 Tweet - "It has been 8 years since the discriminatory Don't Ask Don't Tell policy was repealed, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in the Armed Forces. I was proud to bring legislation to repeal #DADT to the House Floor, and House Dems continue to stand up for LGBTQ rights." 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. 5, 2019 Tweet - "The Administration's move to strip funds from 127 military construction projects, including 3 in MD, undermines national security and morale of our troops. House Democrats will continue to fight against this effort to steal funding from our military and service members." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Hoyer Statement on the President's Plan to Steal Funding for Military Construction Projects to Build a Costly, Ineffective Border Wall Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Tweet - "It is abhorrent that the Trump Administration is choosing to defund 127 critical military construction projects all over the country to pay for an ineffective and expensive wall the Congress has refused to fund." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 4, 2019 Rep. Raskin Statement on Trump's Plan to Defund 127 Military Construction Projects to Pay for Border Wall Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 9, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Ryan McCarthy, Acting Secretary of the Army - Van Hollen Seeks Answers on Safety Issues at For Detrick Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 31, 2019 Senate passes van hollen bill to authorize honorary promotion of bethesda veteran charles mcgee Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 13, 2019 Tweet - "More This week, House Democrats continued to work #ForThePeople: Passed a bill to strengthen national security and support our troops; Took action to #Renew911VCF; Remained committed to defend against the Admin's efforts to strike down the #ACA." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 12, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Acting Secretary of Department of Homeland Security, and the Hon. Dr. Mark Esper, Acting Secretary of Department of Defense - Harris, Colleagues to Trump: Don't Deport Military Families Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 22, 2019 Tweet - "#OTD 75 years ago the GI Bill was enacted to help WWII veterans pursue education, job training, & home ownership. I'm proud that I helped advance the New GI Bill in 2009 to support those who served after 9/11. I will continue advocating for our nation's veterans, service members." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 20, 2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2019 Van Hollen Pushes to Honor Maryland Veterans in NDAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 13, 2019 Hoyer Statement on House Republicans Politicizing the Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA Rep.Steny Hoyer
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