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March 12, 2024
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Talks About His Take On Robert Hur's testimony On President Biden's Classified Document's Case
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 6, 2024
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Absolute Immunity Claim; Interview With Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD);
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 21, 2023
Oversight Committee Democrats Press Committee Republicans to Prioritize the Safety of Inmates Across the Country
Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 4, 2023
State of the Union: Interview With Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 16, 2023
Ahead of Subcommittee Hearing with Postmaster DeJoy, Ranking Members Raskin, Mfume, and Connolly Press for Details on New Crime Prevention Plan
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 16, 2023
Ahead of Subcommittee Hearing with Postmaster DeJoy, Ranking Members Raskin, Mfume, and Connolly Press for Details on New Crime Prevention Plan
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
May 9, 2023
New GAO Report Reveals Underreported Taxpayer Contributions to Pharma Research
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Raskin and Thompson Issue Statement Following Third Voluntary Transcribed Interview with Border Patrol Sector Chiefs
Rep. Jamie Raskin
May 2, 2023
Following Pervasive Reports of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct, Bicameral Leaders Seek GAO Review of JROTC Program
Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 29, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is Interviewed About Guns in America
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 27, 2023
Booker, Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Biden Against the Use of Family Detention
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Lankford, Colleagues Demand Defense Department End Funding Travel for Abortions
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 14, 2022
Tweet - "The @USPS announced that my dear friend and civil rights hero John Lewis will be honored on a postage stamp starting next year, a beautiful tribute to a titan of the Congress who dedicated his life to building a better world and "the beloved community.""
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2022
Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to see a shooting at Suitland High School yesterday. Suitland holds a special place in my heart as my alma mater, and I am disheartened to see another act of violence in Maryland."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2022
House Democrats Defend Constitutional Rights; Strengthen National Security
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Release of Brittney Griner from Wrongful Russian Detention
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Congressman Mfume Statement on Passage of Legislation to Protect Same Sex & Interracial Marriage
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 2, 2022
Tweet - "(1/2) Antisemitism is on the rise and the most recent egregious examples -- as well as the silence & rationalizations that has followed them -- make people complicit in promoting violence."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 29, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Durbin Urges USDA To Update Standards For Commercial Dog Breeding Facilities
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "I am thinking of the victims of the horrific shooting earlier today targeting LGBTQ Americans in Colorado Springs and join in praying for their loved ones, Club Q staff and patrons, and the Colorado Springs community."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Colorado Springs Mass Shooting
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2022
Reps. Mfume, Watson Coleman Introduce New Pathways Act to Aide Reentry and Reduce Recidivism
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
Nov. 17, 2022
Harris Statement on the Passage of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
Rep. Andy Harris
Nov. 17, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Hirono, Lawmakers Urge FDA to Consider Steps to Protect and Expand Access to Medication Abortion
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 16, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Vote to Move Forward on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 16, 2022
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Speak Out Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 5, 2022
Tweet - "It's simple: while Republicans vote against protecting Americans' Constitutional rights, House Democrats are defending women's access to reproductive health care and the right to marry those they love."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2022
Tweet - "I join in praying for Paul Pelosi's full and quick recovery after the attack that occurred in San Francisco this morning. My thoughts are with the Speaker and the Pelosi family during this difficult time."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply dismayed by the news of another school shooting, this time at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Gun violence has devastated too many communities. House Democrats will not stop working to end this crisis in America and save lives."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Espaillat, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Reassess Decision to Expel Venezuelans Under Title 42
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Greg Collett, District Director of the Baltimore Citizens and Immigration Services Field Office - Relaying Constituent Concerns, Maryland's Full Congressional Delegation Asks for an End to Troubling Issues with Routine Immigration Services in Baltimore
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Even though @HouseGOP refused to act on common-sense gun reform & blamed a shortage of mental health care for causing the epidemic of school shootings, actions speak louder than words. Last month, over 90% of House Rs voted against expanding school-based mental health services."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply saddened by the mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, and join in mourning the five individuals killed in this senseless act of violence. I am praying for their loved ones and will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 12, 2022
Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee lead colleagues in demanding answers on FBI's "abuse' of the FACE Act
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Harris Issues Statement on Additional H-2B Visas
Rep. Andy Harris
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Hoyer Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Ruling on DACA
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary U.S. Department of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Call for Visa Processing Improvements
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "I thank @RepMaloney for her continued advocacy for enshrining women's rights in the Constitution through the #EqualRightsAmendment and calling for its long-overdue publication. There is no expiration date on equality; we need the #ERANow."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Foster Leads Effort to Increase Transparency in Immigrant Visa Wait Times
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Tweet - "#DADT came to an end eleven years ago today, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in our armed forces. It was one of my proudest moments as Majority Leader to bring that legislation to the Floor and I remain committed to the work of ensuring equal rights for LGBTQ Americans."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I was proud to bring the landmark #BipartisanSaferCommunitiesAct to the House Floor and ensure its passage. House Democrats are committed to continuing the work to #EndGunViolence and build safer communities across America."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 31, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Mikhail Gorbachev
Rep. Steny Hoyer
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March 12, 2024
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) Talks About His Take On Robert Hur's testimony On President Biden's Classified Document's Case
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 6, 2024
Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Absolute Immunity Claim; Interview With Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD);
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 21, 2023
Oversight Committee Democrats Press Committee Republicans to Prioritize the Safety of Inmates Across the Country
Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 4, 2023
State of the Union: Interview With Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 16, 2023
Ahead of Subcommittee Hearing with Postmaster DeJoy, Ranking Members Raskin, Mfume, and Connolly Press for Details on New Crime Prevention Plan
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 16, 2023
Ahead of Subcommittee Hearing with Postmaster DeJoy, Ranking Members Raskin, Mfume, and Connolly Press for Details on New Crime Prevention Plan
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
May 9, 2023
New GAO Report Reveals Underreported Taxpayer Contributions to Pharma Research
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Raskin and Thompson Issue Statement Following Third Voluntary Transcribed Interview with Border Patrol Sector Chiefs
Rep.Jamie Raskin
May 2, 2023
Following Pervasive Reports of Sexual Abuse and Misconduct, Bicameral Leaders Seek GAO Review of JROTC Program
Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 29, 2023
CNN Newsroom: Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) is Interviewed About Guns in America
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 27, 2023
Booker, Durbin, Colleagues Urge President Biden Against the Use of Family Detention
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Dec. 15, 2022
Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Lankford, Colleagues Demand Defense Department End Funding Travel for Abortions
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Dec. 14, 2022
Tweet - "The @USPS announced that my dear friend and civil rights hero John Lewis will be honored on a postage stamp starting next year, a beautiful tribute to a titan of the Congress who dedicated his life to building a better world and "the beloved community.""
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on President Biden Signing the Respect for Marriage Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2022
Tweet - "I was deeply saddened to see a shooting at Suitland High School yesterday. Suitland holds a special place in my heart as my alma mater, and I am disheartened to see another act of violence in Maryland."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2022
House Democrats Defend Constitutional Rights; Strengthen National Security
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Release of Brittney Griner from Wrongful Russian Detention
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2022
Congressman Mfume Statement on Passage of Legislation to Protect Same Sex & Interracial Marriage
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Dec. 2, 2022
Tweet - "(1/2) Antisemitism is on the rise and the most recent egregious examples -- as well as the silence & rationalizations that has followed them -- make people complicit in promoting violence."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 29, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 29, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Durbin Urges USDA To Update Standards For Commercial Dog Breeding Facilities
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 20, 2022
Tweet - "I am thinking of the victims of the horrific shooting earlier today targeting LGBTQ Americans in Colorado Springs and join in praying for their loved ones, Club Q staff and patrons, and the Colorado Springs community."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 20, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Colorado Springs Mass Shooting
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 18, 2022
Reps. Mfume, Watson Coleman Introduce New Pathways Act to Aide Reentry and Reduce Recidivism
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
Nov. 17, 2022
Harris Statement on the Passage of the Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act
Rep.Andy Harris
Nov. 17, 2022
Letter to Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Hirono, Lawmakers Urge FDA to Consider Steps to Protect and Expand Access to Medication Abortion
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 16, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Senate Vote to Move Forward on Respect for Marriage Act
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 16, 2022
Hoyer Statement on House Passage of the Speak Out Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 15, 2022
Letter to Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, Robert Santos, Director of the US Census Bureau - Rep. Jones Joins Colleagues in Urging Census Bureau to Include Information on Lgbtq+ People in 2030 Census
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Nov. 5, 2022
Tweet - "It's simple: while Republicans vote against protecting Americans' Constitutional rights, House Democrats are defending women's access to reproductive health care and the right to marry those they love."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 28, 2022
Tweet - "I join in praying for Paul Pelosi's full and quick recovery after the attack that occurred in San Francisco this morning. My thoughts are with the Speaker and the Pelosi family during this difficult time."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 24, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply dismayed by the news of another school shooting, this time at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri. Gun violence has devastated too many communities. House Democrats will not stop working to end this crisis in America and save lives."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security, Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Espaillat, Menendez Lead Colleagues in Urging the Biden Administration to Reassess Decision to Expel Venezuelans Under Title 42
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 21, 2022
Letter to Mr. Richard C. Visek, Acting Legal Advisor for the US Department of State - Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-dobbs
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 20, 2022
Letter to Greg Collett, District Director of the Baltimore Citizens and Immigration Services Field Office - Relaying Constituent Concerns, Maryland's Full Congressional Delegation Asks for an End to Troubling Issues with Routine Immigration Services in Baltimore
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Even though @HouseGOP refused to act on common-sense gun reform & blamed a shortage of mental health care for causing the epidemic of school shootings, actions speak louder than words. Last month, over 90% of House Rs voted against expanding school-based mental health services."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 19, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States, Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steve Dettelback, Director of the ATF - Chairman Thompson, Reps. Cicilline and Espaillat Lead 135 Members on Ghost Gun Letter to POTUS, ATF, DOJ
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, Steven Dettelbach, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Durbin Joins Colleagues In Urging DOJ & ATF To Clarify & Enforce Ghost Guns Rule
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - "I am deeply saddened by the mass shooting in Raleigh, North Carolina, and join in mourning the five individuals killed in this senseless act of violence. I am praying for their loved ones and will continue to monitor the situation as it develops."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 12, 2022
Letter to Christopher Wray, Director of the FBI - Rep. Roy, Sen. Lee lead colleagues in demanding answers on FBI's "abuse' of the FACE Act
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
Oct. 12, 2022
Harris Issues Statement on Additional H-2B Visas
Rep.Andy Harris
Oct. 6, 2022
Letter to Shalanda Young, Director of the Office of Budget and Management - Senator Baldwin Leads 117 Members of Congress in Asking the Biden Administration to Request Budget Funding that Adequately Reflects the President's Priority to Advance LGBTQI+ Rights Around the World
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Oct. 5, 2022
Hoyer Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Ruling on DACA
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 1, 2022
Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of U.S. House of Representatives, and Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of U.S. Senate - Titus Calls for a Ban on Bump Stocks Once and For All
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary U.S. Department of State, and Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Reps. Titus, Bilirakis Call for Visa Processing Improvements
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "I thank @RepMaloney for her continued advocacy for enshrining women's rights in the Constitution through the #EqualRightsAmendment and calling for its long-overdue publication. There is no expiration date on equality; we need the #ERANow."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 23, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Foster Leads Effort to Increase Transparency in Immigrant Visa Wait Times
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 20, 2022
Tweet - "#DADT came to an end eleven years ago today, allowing #LGBTQ Americans to serve openly in our armed forces. It was one of my proudest moments as Majority Leader to bring that legislation to the Floor and I remain committed to the work of ensuring equal rights for LGBTQ Americans."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 7, 2022
Tweet - "As Majority Leader, I was proud to bring the landmark #BipartisanSaferCommunitiesAct to the House Floor and ensure its passage. House Democrats are committed to continuing the work to #EndGunViolence and build safer communities across America."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 31, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Mikhail Gorbachev
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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