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June 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today @HASCDemocrats marked up a defense authorization bill for 2020. It is shameful that all but 2 Republicans chose to make this vote partisan, denying troops a pay raise, rejecting critical defense initiatives, & ignoring the requests of our military." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2019 Hoyer: This President and His Team Have No Clear Strategy on Iran Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "The @DeptofDefense's intent to take funds away from our military to pay for an ineffective border wall is an egregious and ill-conceived usurpation of Congress's constitutional authority and a dangerous abandonment of our men and women in uniform." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Reps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Military Servicemembers' Rights to Sue for Medical Malpractice Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have taken action in the first 100 days to #FightTheBan & passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's ban on transgender service members. House Dems will continue to speak out against this harmful ban & work to #ProtectTransTroops." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2019 Letter to Chairman Inhofe and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Tester and Senators Ask to Include Legal Protections for Military Families in Privatized Housing in Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Joined Dems & transgender service members to mark House passage of @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' #TransMilitaryBan. Preventing able Americans from serving their country is discriminatory & jeopardizes national security. #ProtectTransTroops http://bit.ly/2U1DThv " Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote to reject the Trump Admin's harmful #TransMilitaryBan. I hope my colleagues will join in sending a clear message that the People's House reflects the values, the service, & patriotism of our transgender fellow Americans. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's deeply harmful #TransMilitaryBan prevents patriotic Americans from serving in the Armed Forces. I'm proud the House passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject this ban & #ProtectTransTroops. I urge the Senate to take it up as soon as possible." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Opposing Ban on Transgender Members of Armed Forces Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democrats and Transgender Service Members on House Passage of a Resolution Rejecting Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference by discussing priorities on the Floor this week. Today, the House will vote to override @POTUS' veto of a resolution to reject his #FakeEmergency. Any Member who cares about our system of checks & balances will vote to override the veto." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "On Thursday, 3/28, the House will vote on @LGBTEqCaucus' Trans Equality Task Force Chair @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' ban on transgender Americans serving in the military & urge @DeptofDefense to not reinstate it. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Hoyer Announces Vote on Kennedy Resolution Rejecting President Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 15, 2019 Van Hollen Statement on New Pentagon Arms Development Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 13, 2019 Tweet - ".@POTUS' transgender military service ban is a betrayal of patriots who have served or have been preparing to serve our country. It weakens our military by denying it talented recruits & denigrates the service of those being forced out. http://bit.ly/2TI3MSK #ProtectTransTroops" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Warner, Kaine Join Senate Dems In Calling On Trump Admin. To Shield Troops From Predatory Lenders 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
Feb. 25, 2019 Letter to Secretary Shanahan and Secretary Nelson - The Department Of Defense And Department Of Homeland Security Have To Do More To Combat Racial Extremism In The Service Branches Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary Nielsen - Raskin Leads Bipartisan Demand for Answers About Visas for Translators Who Assisted U.S. Troops Overseas Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I thank my colleagues @RepMGS, @RepJoeKennedy, @RepSpeier, and 160 House Dems for taking action to #ProtectTransTroops. I join them in calling on Acting @DeptofDefense Secretary Shanahan to not implement the Trump Admin's harmful ban that undermines our national security.Steny Hoyer added," Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I share @RepAdamSmith 's deep concern that @DeptofDefense appeared before Congress for a hearing on active duty personnel at the southern border this week & failed to disclose the planned increase in troops. Misleading Congress & hiding information is unacceptable." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HASCDemocrats held their first full committee hearing on the Trump Administration's decision to maintain active duty troops at the border. U.S. troops are not a political tool and ought not to be treated as such." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Today's SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018 Tweet - "It's unacceptable for @POTUS to mislead service members about their pay. Our troops ought to be able to trust their Commander-in-Chief. I urge @realDonaldTrump to apologize." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "A year ago, @POTUS tweeted a harmful policy that makes our nation less safe by banning transgender service members. Since then, courts have been clear: this is discrimination, no matter how it's phrased. Proud to join @HRC & @LambdaLegal to #ProtectTransTroops. #TransBanTweetUp" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2018 Raskin, Allen Pass Bipartisan Amendment to Defense Appropriations Act Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 21, 2018 Van Hollen Secures Critical Funding for Maryland Projects in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
May 24, 2018 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 NDAA Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2018 Rep. Harris Issues Statement on NDAA Passage Rep. Andy Harris
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "I said to press that I disagree with @RealDonaldTrump's decision to deploy troops to the border. While we believe in secure borders, this is a distraction from the real issues we need to address, including solving the DACA crisis he created." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2018 Tweet - "26 retired generals & admirals are calling for @RealDonaldTrump to reverse his harmful #TransBan & #ProtectTransTroops. From their statement, "[the ban] deprives the military of trained and skilled service members, which harms readiness and morale."" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Our military includes many transgender Americans who have volunteered to risk their lives & we need their talents & service. @POTUS's decision to drive patriots out of the military weakens our security & is inconsistent with our values. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Latest Transgender Military Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 9, 2018 Letter to Chaplain (Rear Admiral) Margaret G. Kibben, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, and Vice Admiral Robert P. Burke, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations - Atheist Chaplain Appointment Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 22, 2017 Tweet - "Today marks 7 years since President Obama signed #DADT repeal allowing #LGBT Americans to serve openly in the military. I was proud, as Majority Leader, to bring that legislation to the Floor & help end this discriminatory ban." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2017 Hirono Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Buy Guns Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 30, 2017 Hoyer Statement on District Court Blocking President Trump's Military Transgender Ban Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 29, 2017 Letter to President Trump - Urging Presidet Trump to Reconsider Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Armed Forces Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 29, 2017 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2017 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Troops Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Servicemembers Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Date Title Politician
June 13, 2019 Tweet - "Today @HASCDemocrats marked up a defense authorization bill for 2020. It is shameful that all but 2 Republicans chose to make this vote partisan, denying troops a pay raise, rejecting critical defense initiatives, & ignoring the requests of our military." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Memorial Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2019 Hoyer: This President and His Team Have No Clear Strategy on Iran Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 10, 2019 Tweet - "The @DeptofDefense's intent to take funds away from our military to pay for an ineffective border wall is an egregious and ill-conceived usurpation of Congress's constitutional authority and a dangerous abandonment of our men and women in uniform." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 30, 2019 Reps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Restore Military Servicemembers' Rights to Sue for Medical Malpractice Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 12, 2019 Tweet - "House Dems have taken action in the first 100 days to #FightTheBan & passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution condemning the Trump Admin's ban on transgender service members. House Dems will continue to speak out against this harmful ban & work to #ProtectTransTroops." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 1, 2019 Letter to Chairman Inhofe and Ranking Member Reed - Senator Tester and Senators Ask to Include Legal Protections for Military Families in Privatized Housing in Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Joined Dems & transgender service members to mark House passage of @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' #TransMilitaryBan. Preventing able Americans from serving their country is discriminatory & jeopardizes national security. #ProtectTransTroops http://bit.ly/2U1DThv " Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote to reject the Trump Admin's harmful #TransMilitaryBan. I hope my colleagues will join in sending a clear message that the People's House reflects the values, the service, & patriotism of our transgender fellow Americans. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's deeply harmful #TransMilitaryBan prevents patriotic Americans from serving in the Armed Forces. I'm proud the House passed @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject this ban & #ProtectTransTroops. I urge the Senate to take it up as soon as possible." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Opposing Ban on Transgender Members of Armed Forces Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 28, 2019 Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference with House Democrats and Transgender Service Members on House Passage of a Resolution Rejecting Trump's Transgender Military Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 26, 2019 Tweet - "I opened my weekly press conference by discussing priorities on the Floor this week. Today, the House will vote to override @POTUS' veto of a resolution to reject his #FakeEmergency. Any Member who cares about our system of checks & balances will vote to override the veto." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Tweet - "On Thursday, 3/28, the House will vote on @LGBTEqCaucus' Trans Equality Task Force Chair @RepJoeKennedy's resolution to reject @POTUS' ban on transgender Americans serving in the military & urge @DeptofDefense to not reinstate it. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 21, 2019 Hoyer Announces Vote on Kennedy Resolution Rejecting President Trump's Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Military Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 15, 2019 Van Hollen Statement on New Pentagon Arms Development Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 13, 2019 Tweet - ".@POTUS' transgender military service ban is a betrayal of patriots who have served or have been preparing to serve our country. It weakens our military by denying it talented recruits & denigrates the service of those being forced out. http://bit.ly/2TI3MSK #ProtectTransTroops" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 6, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Kathleen Kraninger, Director of the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau - Warner, Kaine Join Senate Dems In Calling On Trump Admin. To Shield Troops From Predatory Lenders 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
Feb. 25, 2019 Letter to Secretary Shanahan and Secretary Nelson - The Department Of Defense And Department Of Homeland Security Have To Do More To Combat Racial Extremism In The Service Branches Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 15, 2019 Letter to Secretary Nielsen - Raskin Leads Bipartisan Demand for Answers About Visas for Translators Who Assisted U.S. Troops Overseas Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Patrick Shanahan, Acting Secretary of Defense - Scanlon, Kennedy and Speier Lead Call for Pentagon to Not Implement Ban on Transgender Military Service Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 4, 2019 Tweet - "I thank my colleagues @RepMGS, @RepJoeKennedy, @RepSpeier, and 160 House Dems for taking action to #ProtectTransTroops. I join them in calling on Acting @DeptofDefense Secretary Shanahan to not implement the Trump Admin's harmful ban that undermines our national security.Steny Hoyer added," Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2019 Tweet - "I share @RepAdamSmith 's deep concern that @DeptofDefense appeared before Congress for a hearing on active duty personnel at the southern border this week & failed to disclose the planned increase in troops. Misleading Congress & hiding information is unacceptable." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2019 Tweet - "Today, @HASCDemocrats held their first full committee hearing on the Trump Administration's decision to maintain active duty troops at the border. U.S. troops are not a political tool and ought not to be treated as such." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2019 Hoyer Statement on Today's SCOTUS Decision on Transgender Troops Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2018 Tweet - "It's unacceptable for @POTUS to mislead service members about their pay. Our troops ought to be able to trust their Commander-in-Chief. I urge @realDonaldTrump to apologize." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 20, 2018 Tweet - "Today we mark 7 years since the end of the discriminatory 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' policy. Today, our military is stronger, more diverse, & more reflective of our nation's values. I was proud to bring repeal of #DADT to the Floor as Majority Leader & work to ensure its passage." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 15, 2018 Letter to Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Protect Servicemembers & Their Families From Predatory Lenders Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 26, 2018 Tweet - "A year ago, @POTUS tweeted a harmful policy that makes our nation less safe by banning transgender service members. Since then, courts have been clear: this is discrimination, no matter how it's phrased. Proud to join @HRC & @LambdaLegal to #ProtectTransTroops. #TransBanTweetUp" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 28, 2018 Raskin, Allen Pass Bipartisan Amendment to Defense Appropriations Act Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 21, 2018 Van Hollen Secures Critical Funding for Maryland Projects in Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 5, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Jim Mattis, Secretary of Defense - End Transgender Ban in the Military Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
May 24, 2018 Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Fiscal Year 2019 NDAA Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 24, 2018 Rep. Harris Issues Statement on NDAA Passage Rep.Andy Harris
April 26, 2018 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense - After All Four Military Service Chiefs Speak Out Against Trump's Military Transgender Ban, Senators Murray, Cantwell Reiterate Strong Opposition to Harmful Policy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 10, 2018 Tweet - "I said to press that I disagree with @RealDonaldTrump's decision to deploy troops to the border. While we believe in secure borders, this is a distraction from the real issues we need to address, including solving the DACA crisis he created." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 27, 2018 Tweet - "26 retired generals & admirals are calling for @RealDonaldTrump to reverse his harmful #TransBan & #ProtectTransTroops. From their statement, "[the ban] deprives the military of trained and skilled service members, which harms readiness and morale."" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2018 Tweet - "Our military includes many transgender Americans who have volunteered to risk their lives & we need their talents & service. @POTUS's decision to drive patriots out of the military weakens our security & is inconsistent with our values. #ProtectTransTroops" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 23, 2018 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Latest Transgender Military Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2018 Letter to the Hon. Kay Granger, Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Defense and the Hon. Peter Visclosky, Ranking Member of the subcommittee on Defense - Castro Leads Bipartisan Push for National Trauma Research Action Plan Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 9, 2018 Letter to Chaplain (Rear Admiral) Margaret G. Kibben, Chief of Chaplains of the Navy, and Vice Admiral Robert P. Burke, Deputy Chief of Naval Operations - Atheist Chaplain Appointment Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 22, 2017 Tweet - "Today marks 7 years since President Obama signed #DADT repeal allowing #LGBT Americans to serve openly in the military. I was proud, as Majority Leader, to bring that legislation to the Floor & help end this discriminatory ban." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2017 Hirono Introduces Bill to Close Loophole in Military Justice System that Enables Convicted Abusers to Buy Guns Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 30, 2017 Hoyer Statement on District Court Blocking President Trump's Military Transgender Ban Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 29, 2017 Letter to President Trump - Urging Presidet Trump to Reconsider Ban on Transgender Americans Serving in the Armed Forces Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 29, 2017 Letter to Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Representatives Urge Trump to Reverse Transgender Military Ban Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 25, 2017 Hoyer Statement on President Trump's Discriminatory Ban on Transgender Troops Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 4, 2017 Letter to the Hon. James Mattis, Secretary of Defense and Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr., Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff - Trump's Ban on Transgender Military Servicemembers Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
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