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July 27, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join 72 of my colleagues in a letter led by the @DemWomenCaucus urging the @NCAA to provide greater transparency about current gender inequities in college athletics and their plans to rectify disparate conditions for women athletes." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of the Fédération Internationale de Natation - Reps. Watson Coleman and Lee Lead Letter to International Swimming Federation on Swim Caps for Natural Hair Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks @Maddow for highlighting my important bill to #RemoveHate from the halls of government. It's never too late to do the right thing and reject symbols of hate and bigotry. I hope the Senate will take up our bill without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join my colleagues in voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol today. Today's vote was a vote to uphold the principles of equality and justice that our nation was founded on. Hate, racism, & bigotry have no place here." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House will make clear that we reject racism in all forms by voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol building. We can't ignore our nation's history, but we can choose who we honor in the hallowed halls of government." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The Dred Scott decision was a blot on our history, and we shouldn't honor the author of this ruling. I'm glad that today the House will vote to #RemoveHate and replace his bust with one of Thurgood Marshall. Take a look at the support for this legislation:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Hate and bigotry have no place in the halls of Congress. H.R. 3005 will remove symbols of sedition, slavery, and segregation from the U.S. Capitol. It's never too late to do the right thing. I am proud to vote to #RemoveHate from the People's House today." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The halls of Congress ought to reflect America's ideals, not honor those who supported slavery and segregation. I'm proud to bring legislation to the Floor today to #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference earlier today, I told reporters that the House will take up legislation today to remove the bust of Roger Taney, & reaffirm that hate has no place in the halls of Congress. Symbols of slavery, sedition, & segregation are not worthy of being honored." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Our Capitol is a sacred space for democracy. But for too long, we've put in places of honor supporters of slavery & discrimination against our fellow Americans. Today the House is taking action to confront our history & #RemoveHate from the halls of gov't." Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2021 House Passes Norton, Van Hollen, Capito and Davis Bill, National Children's Museum Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 16, 2021 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Rep. Kweisi Mfume
May 29, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hirono Introduce Resolution Commemorating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen. Chris Van Hollen
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Hate and bigotry have no place in the halls of Congress. We ought to honor Americans like Justice Thurgood Marshall, who devoted his life to advancing equality and justice for all. H.R. 3005 will #RemoveHate & take steps to right historic wrongs." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Removing Symbols of Hate and Racism from the U.S. Capitol Building Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "It is never too late to do the right thing. H.R. 3005 will remove Confederate statues and symbols of hate from the Capitol building and ensure our government reflects the principles and ideals that America stands for." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "I introduced legislation with @RepBarbaraLee and @WhipClyburn today to #RemoveHate from the Capitol building. It's never too late to do the right thing, and I look forward to ensuring this legislation passes the House once again." Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn Introduce Legislation to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Confederate Statues from Public Display in the U.S. Capitol Building Rep. Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports Rep. Andy Harris
April 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Over 100 Bipartisan Members Urge President Biden to Recognize Armenian Genocide Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2021 Hoyer, Cardin Renew Push to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Calling on Biden to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to join in reintroducing legislation to designate Southern Maryland as a Natural Heritage Area, an important way to preserve and commemorate our treasured natural and cultural resources. Click here to learn more about my bill:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, HOYER RENEW PUSH TO MAKE SOUTHERN MARYLAND A NEW NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 18, 2021 Capito, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support National Children's Museum Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CAPITO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 11, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, SARBANES ANNOUNCE WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE DESIGNATION OF A CHESAPEAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 11, 2021 VAN HOLLEN JOINS ROSEN AND PORTMAN IN INTRODUCING BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HONOR HARRIET TUBMAN WITH COMMEMORATIVE COINS Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 10, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, KLOBUCHAR REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BRING HARRIET TUBMAN STATUE TO U.S. CAPITOL Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Last year, I walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge w/ John Lewis for the last time. As we approach the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I am reflecting on my experiences on the annual @FaithandPolitic pilgrimage to Selma, & paying tribute to my brother & guiding light -- John Lewis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Vernon Jordan was a wonderful human being, an extraordinary example of a gentleman and a dynamic leader for civil rights. I join in offering my condolences to his wife Ann, to his daughter Vickee, to his grandchildren, and to the entire Jordan family." Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Vernon Jordan Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we mark the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth, we pay tribute to the women who have shaped the story of America and those who continue to lead the fight for equality, justice, and opportunity today. https://bit.ly/3b4Y45d" Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2021 Van Hollen, Sullivan Introduce Resolution Honoring Late Secretary George Shultz Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BHM, we mourn the devastating impact of the pandemic on the Black community & recommit ourselves to the struggle against systemic racism. We must continue to work together to build the better tomorrow we know is possible for our country. https://bit.ly/3j86Hhz" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to display two portraits of Harriet Tubman, a brave Marylander, in my office. She fought to ensure the freedom of others and ought to be honored for her courage and sacrifice. I'm glad the Biden Admin has restarted efforts to make #TubmanTwenty a reality." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I join in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which commemorates the liberation of the Nazi death-camp at Auschwitz. Today we remember all those who survived Nazism & commit ourselves to defending freedom, truth, justice, & equality. https://bit.ly/3iUFHC0" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Hoyer Statement in Observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Van Hollen, Coons, Tillis, Brown, and Cardin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Award Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Date Title Politician
July 27, 2021 Tweet - "Proud to join 72 of my colleagues in a letter led by the @DemWomenCaucus urging the @NCAA to provide greater transparency about current gender inequities in college athletics and their plans to rectify disparate conditions for women athletes." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 20, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of Fédération Internationale De Natation - Booker Leads 14 Senators in Urging FINA to Reverse Policy Barring Swim Caps Designed for Natural Black Hair in Upcoming Tokyo Olympics Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2021 Letter to Husain Al-Musallam, President of the Fédération Internationale de Natation - Reps. Watson Coleman and Lee Lead Letter to International Swimming Federation on Swim Caps for Natural Hair Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
June 30, 2021 Lee, Hoyer, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
June 30, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks @Maddow for highlighting my important bill to #RemoveHate from the halls of government. It's never too late to do the right thing and reject symbols of hate and bigotry. I hope the Senate will take up our bill without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I was proud to join my colleagues in voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol today. Today's vote was a vote to uphold the principles of equality and justice that our nation was founded on. Hate, racism, & bigotry have no place here." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Today, the House will make clear that we reject racism in all forms by voting to #RemoveHate from the Capitol building. We can't ignore our nation's history, but we can choose who we honor in the hallowed halls of government." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The Dred Scott decision was a blot on our history, and we shouldn't honor the author of this ruling. I'm glad that today the House will vote to #RemoveHate and replace his bust with one of Thurgood Marshall. Take a look at the support for this legislation:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm pleased our bill to #RemoveHate passed the House with strong bipartisan support. We must continue to affirm the ideals that our country was built on: justice & equality for all. I hope the Senate takes up our legislation without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn, Beatty, Bass, and Butterfield Applaud House Passage of Legislation to Remove Hate Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Jamie Raskin
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Hate and bigotry have no place in the halls of Congress. H.R. 3005 will remove symbols of sedition, slavery, and segregation from the U.S. Capitol. It's never too late to do the right thing. I am proud to vote to #RemoveHate from the People's House today." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "The halls of Congress ought to reflect America's ideals, not honor those who supported slavery and segregation. I'm proud to bring legislation to the Floor today to #RemoveHate from the U.S. Capitol." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference earlier today, I told reporters that the House will take up legislation today to remove the bust of Roger Taney, & reaffirm that hate has no place in the halls of Congress. Symbols of slavery, sedition, & segregation are not worthy of being honored." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Replacement of Bust of Roger Brooke Taney with Bust of Thurgood Marshall Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 29, 2021 Tweet - "Our Capitol is a sacred space for democracy. But for too long, we've put in places of honor supporters of slavery & discrimination against our fellow Americans. Today the House is taking action to confront our history & #RemoveHate from the halls of gov't." Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 16, 2021 House Passes Norton, Van Hollen, Capito and Davis Bill, National Children's Museum Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 16, 2021 Juneteenth National Independence Day Act Rep.Kweisi Mfume
May 29, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin, Hirono Introduce Resolution Commemorating May as Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Sen.Chris Van Hollen
May 20, 2021 Tweet - "Hate and bigotry have no place in the halls of Congress. We ought to honor Americans like Justice Thurgood Marshall, who devoted his life to advancing equality and justice for all. H.R. 3005 will #RemoveHate & take steps to right historic wrongs." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Removing Symbols of Hate and Racism from the U.S. Capitol Building Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 12, 2021 Tweet - "It is never too late to do the right thing. H.R. 3005 will remove Confederate statues and symbols of hate from the Capitol building and ensure our government reflects the principles and ideals that America stands for." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Tweet - "I introduced legislation with @RepBarbaraLee and @WhipClyburn today to #RemoveHate from the Capitol building. It's never too late to do the right thing, and I look forward to ensuring this legislation passes the House once again." Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 7, 2021 Hoyer, Lee, Clyburn Introduce Legislation to Remove Bust of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney and Confederate Statues from Public Display in the U.S. Capitol Building Rep.Steny Hoyer
May 5, 2021 Harris Reacts to Education Secretary's Support for Transgender Boys in Girls Sports Rep.Andy Harris
April 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - Over 100 Bipartisan Members Urge President Biden to Recognize Armenian Genocide Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 21, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Isabella Guzman, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Sinema, Kelly Urge Administration to Quickly Fix Shuttered Venue Operators Grant for Arizona Entertainment Businesses Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 16, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Deb Haaland, Secretary of the Interior - Van Hollen, Heinrich, Senate Democrats Call on Biden Administration to Undo Unlawful Changes to National Monuments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2021 Hoyer, Cardin Renew Push to Make Southern Maryland a New National Heritage Area Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Rubio Joins Menendez, Colleagues in Calling on Biden to Officially Recognize Armenian Genocide Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 19, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to join in reintroducing legislation to designate Southern Maryland as a Natural Heritage Area, an important way to preserve and commemorate our treasured natural and cultural resources. Click here to learn more about my bill:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 19, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, HOYER RENEW PUSH TO MAKE SOUTHERN MARYLAND A NEW NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 18, 2021 Capito, Van Hollen Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Support National Children's Museum Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 18, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CAPITO INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT NATIONAL CHILDREN'S MUSEUM Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 11, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, SARBANES ANNOUNCE WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE DESIGNATION OF A CHESAPEAKE NATIONAL RECREATION AREA Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 11, 2021 VAN HOLLEN JOINS ROSEN AND PORTMAN IN INTRODUCING BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO HONOR HARRIET TUBMAN WITH COMMEMORATIVE COINS Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 10, 2021 VAN HOLLEN, CARDIN, KLOBUCHAR REINTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO BRING HARRIET TUBMAN STATUE TO U.S. CAPITOL Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 5, 2021 Tweet - "Last year, I walked across the Edmund Pettus Bridge w/ John Lewis for the last time. As we approach the anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I am reflecting on my experiences on the annual @FaithandPolitic pilgrimage to Selma, & paying tribute to my brother & guiding light -- John Lewis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Tweet - "Vernon Jordan was a wonderful human being, an extraordinary example of a gentleman and a dynamic leader for civil rights. I join in offering my condolences to his wife Ann, to his daughter Vickee, to his grandchildren, and to the entire Jordan family." Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 2, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Passing of Vernon Jordan Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we mark the beginning of #WomensHistoryMonth, we pay tribute to the women who have shaped the story of America and those who continue to lead the fight for equality, justice, and opportunity today. https://bit.ly/3b4Y45d" Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Women's History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 12, 2021 Tweet - "The last time I saw Martin Luther King Jr. alive was at Septima Clark's house. Many consider Rosa Parks to be the "mother of the movement," but King actually gave that designation to Septima Clark. She taught Rosa Parks & guided many others in the movement. #BlackHistoryMonth" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 10, 2021 Van Hollen, Sullivan Introduce Resolution Honoring Late Secretary George Shultz Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Feb. 1, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Black History Month Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 1, 2021 Tweet - "As we celebrate #BHM, we mourn the devastating impact of the pandemic on the Black community & recommit ourselves to the struggle against systemic racism. We must continue to work together to build the better tomorrow we know is possible for our country. https://bit.ly/3j86Hhz" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 29, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to display two portraits of Harriet Tubman, a brave Marylander, in my office. She fought to ensure the freedom of others and ought to be honored for her courage and sacrifice. I'm glad the Biden Admin has restarted efforts to make #TubmanTwenty a reality." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Tweet - "I join in observing International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which commemorates the liberation of the Nazi death-camp at Auschwitz. Today we remember all those who survived Nazism & commit ourselves to defending freedom, truth, justice, & equality. https://bit.ly/3iUFHC0" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Hoyer Statement in Observance of International Holocaust Remembrance Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Van Hollen, Coons, Tillis, Brown, and Cardin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Award Officer Eugene Goodman with Congressional Gold Medal Sen.Chris Van Hollen
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