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Politician
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. 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
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
Aug. 31, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Mikhail Gorbachev
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 14, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Chesapeake Bay Commission Executive Director Ann Pesiri Swanson
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Today, a statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a Floridian educator, activist, & trailblazer for civil rights was unveiled in National Statuary Hall, the first Black woman to be honored in this way. I was proud to join my colleagues for the ceremony dedicating Dr. Bethune's statue."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2022
VAN HOLLEN AND CARDIN LEAD THE SENATE IN CELEBRATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 28, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, BOOKER INTRODUCE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "This week I had the honor of meeting the winner of the #MD05 Congressional Art Competition, Liliana McGee. Liliana is a talented artist and her work is currently hanging up in the U.S. Capitol for Members and visitors to admire."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth
Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, RUBIO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 10, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, COLLEAGUES HOLD DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR ROOMS HONORING SENATORS BARBARA MIKULSKI AND MARGARET CHASE SMITH
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "I join in marking #YomHaShoah & remembering the six million Jews & millions of others murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust, an immeasurable tragedy for the Jewish people and a low point for humanity. #NeverAgain must be a promise kept by all. "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I spoke on the House Floor to honor the life of my friend, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, an outstanding public servant and teacher. I will miss her wise words and her unwavering commitment to building a more democratic, just world."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I join in solemnly remembering the 1.5 million people killed during the Armenian Genocide. For too long, our country did not fully recognize these killings as the genocide they were. I commend @POTUS for making sure that our country did so last year."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2022
Tweet - This year, as we stand in solidarity with Armenians and with Armenian-Americans to commemorate the Armenian Genocide, let us recommit ourselves to the work of ensuring that genocides remain in the past and not in our present or future.'
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Bill to Honor Henrietta Lacks With Congressional Gold Medal
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 17, 2022
Harris Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Rep. Andy Harris
March 8, 2022
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Introduces Bill to Award WWII Hero Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
March 4, 2022
Mfume, Cardin Lead Congressional Delegation Push to Reauthorize Baltimore National Heritage Area
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
March 2, 2022
Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Hoyer Celebrates Black History Month in MD-05 with 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2022
Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $15 Million to Support Outdoor Recreation Statewide
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Feb. 12, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2022
REPRESENTATIVE RASKIN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO BUILD MEMORIAL TO THOMAS PAINE
Rep. Jamie Raskin
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "In 1989, my dear brother John Lewis spoke at the Black History Month Breakfast. As we celebrate #BHMBreakfast41, I remember him and his work to encourage every American to get into #GoodTrouble. "
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Glad to share the first Friday of #BHM with @CollectiveEmpow during their morning breakfast. I thank each of the CEG leaders who participated yesterday & look forward to continuing our discussions in the future to help meet the economic needs of our people."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2022
House Democrats Advance Historic Legislation to Create Jobs and Promote Economic Competitiveness
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Black History Month
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION REMOVING THE NAME OF SEGREGATIONIST FROM CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 18, 2022
Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation Removing the Name of Segregationist from Chevy Chase Circle
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 10, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Ed Perlmutter
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2022
Tweet - "As we remember the tragedy that struck Tucson eleven years ago today, I am keeping the victims of that horrific attack and those wounded that day, including my friend @GabbyGiffords , in my thoughts. House Democrats will continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "During the insurrection, rioters destroyed a memorial to my dear friend John Lewis outside my office. The memorial was replaced mere days after their attack & still stands in the Capitol a year later, just as his legacy as a champion of democracy still stands tall in our hearts."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I stood alongside my colleagues & Congressional staff to mark one year after the January 6th Capitol insurrection & honor the lives lost on that terrible day. Though the rioters who breached the Capitol sought to subvert the will of the people, our democracy endures."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "One year ago today, a dangerous mob of insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the results of our country's free and fair election. Though scarred by this terrible day, our democracy still stood."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "During the insurrection, rioters destroyed a memorial to my dear friend John Lewis outside my office. The memorial was replaced mere days after their attack & still stands in the Capitol a year later, just as his legacy as a champion of democracy still stands tall in our hearts."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Loss of Former Maryland State Senator, Environmentalist Bernie Fowler
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks 80 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. I join in reflecting on the memories of the servicemembers & civilians who lost their lives that day & praying for the safety & success of those who serve in defense of our freedoms today."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Bob Dole
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Restore Presidential Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight, I join in wishing those celebrating in #MD05 and around the world a light-filled and #HappyHanukkah"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2021
Tweet - "I join in wishing everyone a #HappyThanksgiving today. I am grateful for my family, the honor of serving #MD05 residents, and the opportunity to work with my colleagues to deliver results #ForThePeople"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 24, 2021
Tweet - "I'm proud of the @BowieState Bulldogs for winning the CIAA championship and their first round game of the NCAA Div II Football Championship tournament this past weekend!"
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 22, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Sen. Max Cleland
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
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Politician
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. 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
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
Aug. 31, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Mikhail Gorbachev
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 14, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Chesapeake Bay Commission Executive Director Ann Pesiri Swanson
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2022
Tweet - "Today, a statue of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, a Floridian educator, activist, & trailblazer for civil rights was unveiled in National Statuary Hall, the first Black woman to be honored in this way. I was proud to join my colleagues for the ceremony dedicating Dr. Bethune's statue."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 11, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former AFSCME President Jerry McEntee
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2022
VAN HOLLEN AND CARDIN LEAD THE SENATE IN CELEBRATING THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND MEN'S LACROSSE TEAM'S NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 28, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, BOOKER INTRODUCE RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING AFRICAN AMERICAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "This week I had the honor of meeting the winner of the #MD05 Congressional Art Competition, Liliana McGee. Liliana is a talented artist and her work is currently hanging up in the U.S. Capitol for Members and visitors to admire."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 19, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Juneteenth
Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 15, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, RUBIO INTRODUCE RESOLUTION COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDING OF THE AMERICAN HELLENIC EDUCATIONAL PROGRESSIVE ASSOCIATION
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 10, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, COLLEAGUES HOLD DEDICATION CEREMONY FOR ROOMS HONORING SENATORS BARBARA MIKULSKI AND MARGARET CHASE SMITH
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
April 27, 2022
Tweet - "I join in marking #YomHaShoah & remembering the six million Jews & millions of others murdered by the Nazis during the Holocaust, an immeasurable tragedy for the Jewish people and a low point for humanity. #NeverAgain must be a promise kept by all. "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 26, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I spoke on the House Floor to honor the life of my friend, former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, an outstanding public servant and teacher. I will miss her wise words and her unwavering commitment to building a more democratic, just world."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Armenian Genocide Remembrance Day
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2022
Tweet - "Today, I join in solemnly remembering the 1.5 million people killed during the Armenian Genocide. For too long, our country did not fully recognize these killings as the genocide they were. I commend @POTUS for making sure that our country did so last year."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 24, 2022
Tweet - This year, as we stand in solidarity with Armenians and with Armenian-Americans to commemorate the Armenian Genocide, let us recommit ourselves to the work of ensuring that genocides remain in the past and not in our present or future.'
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 21, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Bill to Honor Henrietta Lacks With Congressional Gold Medal
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 17, 2022
Harris Announces 2022 Congressional Art Competition
Rep.Andy Harris
March 8, 2022
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Introduces Bill to Award WWII Hero Doris Miller Congressional Gold Medal
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
March 4, 2022
Mfume, Cardin Lead Congressional Delegation Push to Reauthorize Baltimore National Heritage Area
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
March 2, 2022
Reps. Espaillat, Wilson, Raskin Lead Push to Posthumously Honor Civil Rights Activist Bob Moses with Congressional Gold Medal
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 18, 2022
Hoyer Celebrates Black History Month in MD-05 with 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast with Keynote Speaker Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 14, 2022
Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $15 Million to Support Outdoor Recreation Statewide
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Feb. 12, 2022
Hoyer Remarks at the 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 11, 2022
REPRESENTATIVE RASKIN INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO BUILD MEMORIAL TO THOMAS PAINE
Rep.Jamie Raskin
Feb. 10, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army - Cardin Joins Van Hollen and Trone in Call to Award Maryland Veteran with Medal of Honor
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Feb. 9, 2022
Tweet - "In 1989, my dear brother John Lewis spoke at the Black History Month Breakfast. As we celebrate #BHMBreakfast41, I remember him and his work to encourage every American to get into #GoodTrouble. "
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2022
Tweet - "Glad to share the first Friday of #BHM with @CollectiveEmpow during their morning breakfast. I thank each of the CEG leaders who participated yesterday & look forward to continuing our discussions in the future to help meet the economic needs of our people."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 4, 2022
House Democrats Advance Historic Legislation to Create Jobs and Promote Economic Competitiveness
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Black History Month
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 18, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION REMOVING THE NAME OF SEGREGATIONIST FROM CHEVY CHASE CIRCLE
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Jan. 18, 2022
Cardin, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation Removing the Name of Segregationist from Chevy Chase Circle
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Jan. 10, 2022
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congressman Ed Perlmutter
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2022
Tweet - "As we remember the tragedy that struck Tucson eleven years ago today, I am keeping the victims of that horrific attack and those wounded that day, including my friend @GabbyGiffords , in my thoughts. House Democrats will continue our work to #EndGunViolence in America."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "During the insurrection, rioters destroyed a memorial to my dear friend John Lewis outside my office. The memorial was replaced mere days after their attack & still stands in the Capitol a year later, just as his legacy as a champion of democracy still stands tall in our hearts."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Tonight, I stood alongside my colleagues & Congressional staff to mark one year after the January 6th Capitol insurrection & honor the lives lost on that terrible day. Though the rioters who breached the Capitol sought to subvert the will of the people, our democracy endures."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "One year ago today, a dangerous mob of insurrectionists stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to prevent Congress from certifying the results of our country's free and fair election. Though scarred by this terrible day, our democracy still stood."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 6, 2022
Tweet - "During the insurrection, rioters destroyed a memorial to my dear friend John Lewis outside my office. The memorial was replaced mere days after their attack & still stands in the Capitol a year later, just as his legacy as a champion of democracy still stands tall in our hearts."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Loss of Former Maryland State Senator, Environmentalist Bernie Fowler
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Today marks 80 years since the attack on #PearlHarbor. I join in reflecting on the memories of the servicemembers & civilians who lost their lives that day & praying for the safety & success of those who serve in defense of our freedoms today."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 7, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 5, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Bob Dole
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 30, 2021
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Restore Presidential Committee on the Arts and the Humanities
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Nov. 28, 2021
Tweet - "Tonight, I join in wishing those celebrating in #MD05 and around the world a light-filled and #HappyHanukkah"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 25, 2021
Tweet - "I join in wishing everyone a #HappyThanksgiving today. I am grateful for my family, the honor of serving #MD05 residents, and the opportunity to work with my colleagues to deliver results #ForThePeople"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 24, 2021
Tweet - "I'm proud of the @BowieState Bulldogs for winning the CIAA championship and their first round game of the NCAA Div II Football Championship tournament this past weekend!"
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 22, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Retirement of Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 9, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Former Sen. Max Cleland
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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