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April 27, 2021
Tweet - "Federal contractors perform vital work in communities nationwide. I am pleased @POTUS' recent executive order will raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour. The federal govt ought to be a model employer, & this order is a crucial step."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2021
Kilmer Joins Senator Van Hollen, Rep. Levin in Introducing Bicameral Legislation to Tackle Long-Term Unemployment Crisis
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2021
Van Hollen, Levin Introduce Bicameral Subsidized Jobs Legislation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2021
Levin, Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Subsidized Jobs Legislation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Van Hollen, Sasse Reintroduce Bill to Punish Foreign Companies, Individuals for IP Theft
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Cardin & Cantwell Lead Introduction of Legislation to Expand & Make Permanent Minority Business Development Agency
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Expand & Make Permanent Minority Business Development Agency
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 21, 2021
Van Hollen, Schatz Introduce New Legislation to Provide Family and Medical Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Tweet - "I continue to support paid sick leave, and I'm proud of what the #AmericanRescuePlan did to provide this benefit to those recovering from COVID-19. I thank @POTUS for acting to expand paid leave to ensure Americans can use this benefit to get vaccinated."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
April 15, 2021
Hoyer Statement Following House Passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2021
Tweet - "It's past time for #EqualPay. I was proud to bring #PaycheckFairnessAct to the Floor today, a critical part of Democrats' effort to close the gender pay gap. I hope the Senate will take up this long-overdue legislation."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today I told reporters how moved I was by yesterday's ceremony in honor of Capitol Police Office Billy Evans. The recent attacks on the Capitol complex make it clear we must act to protect the safety of officers, Members, staff, and reporters."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the March Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on President Biden's American Jobs Plan
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 31, 2021
Hoyer Statement on President Biden's American Jobs Plan
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021
Van Hollen, Wyden, Baldwin Applaud Inclusion of Subsidized Jobs Program in The American Jobs Plan
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "The National Apprenticeship Act is a key part of House Dems' #MakeItInAmerica Plan, which I've been proud to lead since 2010. This bill will create new apprenticeship opportunities for millions of workers and is a critical part of our effort to build our economy back better."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 30, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 24, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021
Letter to Labor Secretary Walsh - Democrats Outline Unemployment Insurance Technology Priorities for American Rescue Plan Funds
Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
March 23, 2021
Mfume Seeks Resolution for Small Contractors Hurt by the Pandemic
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "As we observe #EqualPayDay, we must take action to address the gender wage gap and longstanding economic inequalities, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, so that everybody has an equal shot at making it in America."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021
SENS. VAN HOLLEN, CARPER, COLLINS, TESTER & REP. SARBANES REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO SUPPORT FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 18, 2021
Baldwin, Wyden, Van Hollen, Bennet, Booker Introduce Legislation to Jumpstart Economic Recovery, Fund Six Months of Wages
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 17, 2021
ICYMI: Raskin Hosts Tele-Town Hall On American Rescue Plan
Rep. Jamie Raskin
March 17, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, WYDEN, BALDWIN, BENNET, BOOKER INTRODUCE BILL TO JUMPSTART ECONOMIC RECOVERY, FUND SIX MONTHS OF WAGES
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 17, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, SANDERS, AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT CORPORATE GREED AND END OUTRAGEOUS CEO PAY
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD ON THE CONFIRMATION OF ISABEL GUZMAN TO SERVE AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased the House passed @RepBourdeaux 's legislation to extend the PPP program through May 31 and ensure that more small businesses in our nation can access this critical program to keep workers on the job and cover overhead. I hope the Senate will pass it without delay."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2021
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Votes to Pass Two-Month Extension for Paycheck Protection Program
Rep. Kweisi Mfume
March 12, 2021
Hoyer Statement on White House Signing Ceremony for the American Rescue Plan
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, WHITEHOUSE, DOGGETT, DURBIN INTRODUCE NO TAX BREAKS FOR OUTSOURCING ACT
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan will create an equitable vaccine distribution strategy, get kids back to school safely, cut child poverty in half, and give families direct assistance. This bill was the right thing to do #ForThePeople."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "I was proud to join my Democratic colleagues at the enrollment ceremony for the #AmericanRescuePlan this afternoon before it heads to @POTUS to be signed into law. This bill is going to have a major impact for families & small businesses across the country."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2021
Tweet to "In the past year, millions of Americans have lost their jobs and too many small businesses have had to shut their doors. It's time for bold action -- that's why the House is voting now to pass the #AmericanRescuePlan, to bring relief to families and work to defeat this pandemic."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services, Karl Schultz, US Coast Guard Admiral, and Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control - RELEASE: Wittman and Harris call on the Biden Administration to clarify confusing COVID-19 restrictions on Commercial Fishermen
Rep. Andy Harris, ...
March 9, 2021
Tweet - "Nearly 10 million Americans are out of work compared to a year ago and more than 163,000 small businesses shut their doors between March and September. The #AmericanRescuePlan provides essential relief to get Americans to the other side of this crisis."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2021
VAN HOLLEN DISCUSSES MERITS OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX AT BANKING COMMITTEE HEARING
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 9, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS BY PREVENTING THE LOSS OF RESEARCH TALENT DURING & BEYOND THE PANDEMIC
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
March 9, 2021
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of Final House Passage of American Rescue Plan
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2021
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2021
Tweet - "As we mark #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize that women have borne the brunt of the economic hardship that has resulted from this pandemic. Together, we can and will build back better from this pandemic & make our economy work better for women."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021
Hoyer, Brown Host Virtual Roundtable with Public Health Officials to Discuss the American Rescue Plan
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021
Tweet - "With 379,000 new jobs, February's #jobsreport shows that our ability to recover jobs depends on our ability to defeat COVID-19. That's why Dems have taken swift action to defeat this pandemic & provide needed economic relief through the #AmericanRescuePlan."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the February Jobs Report
Rep. Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2021
Tweet - "This week's UI report is deeply alarming. More Americans are losing their jobs while expanded unemployment insurance will expire in 10 days. That's why Dems are taking action to protect workers w/the #AmericanRescuePlan to extend this lifeline to millions of struggling Americans."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date
Title
Politician
April 27, 2021
Tweet - "Federal contractors perform vital work in communities nationwide. I am pleased @POTUS' recent executive order will raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour. The federal govt ought to be a model employer, & this order is a crucial step."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 23, 2021
Kilmer Joins Senator Van Hollen, Rep. Levin in Introducing Bicameral Legislation to Tackle Long-Term Unemployment Crisis
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2021
Van Hollen, Levin Introduce Bicameral Subsidized Jobs Legislation
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 22, 2021
Levin, Van Hollen Introduce Bicameral Subsidized Jobs Legislation
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Van Hollen, Sasse Reintroduce Bill to Punish Foreign Companies, Individuals for IP Theft
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Cardin & Cantwell Lead Introduction of Legislation to Expand & Make Permanent Minority Business Development Agency
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Van Hollen, Cardin, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Expand & Make Permanent Minority Business Development Agency
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
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 21, 2021
Van Hollen, Schatz Introduce New Legislation to Provide Family and Medical Paid Leave for Federal Employees
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
April 21, 2021
Tweet - "I continue to support paid sick leave, and I'm proud of what the #AmericanRescuePlan did to provide this benefit to those recovering from COVID-19. I thank @POTUS for acting to expand paid leave to ensure Americans can use this benefit to get vaccinated."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 20, 2021
Congresswoman Escobar Joins Senator Markey and Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez to Reintroduce the Green New Deal Resolution
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
April 15, 2021
Hoyer Statement Following House Passage of H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2021
Paycheck Fairness Act
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 15, 2021
Tweet - "It's past time for #EqualPay. I was proud to bring #PaycheckFairnessAct to the Floor today, a critical part of Democrats' effort to close the gender pay gap. I hope the Senate will take up this long-overdue legislation."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 14, 2021
Tweet - "During my weekly press conference today I told reporters how moved I was by yesterday's ceremony in honor of Capitol Police Office Billy Evans. The recent attacks on the Capitol complex make it clear we must act to protect the safety of officers, Members, staff, and reporters."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the March Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021
Van Hollen Statement on President Biden's American Jobs Plan
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 31, 2021
Hoyer Statement on President Biden's American Jobs Plan
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 31, 2021
Van Hollen, Wyden, Baldwin Applaud Inclusion of Subsidized Jobs Program in The American Jobs Plan
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 30, 2021
Tweet - "The National Apprenticeship Act is a key part of House Dems' #MakeItInAmerica Plan, which I've been proud to lead since 2010. This bill will create new apprenticeship opportunities for millions of workers and is a critical part of our effort to build our economy back better."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 30, 2021
Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
March 29, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation - Van Hollen, Brown, Klobuchar Request Support for Women in Research Workforce
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 24, 2021
Hoyer Statement on Equal Pay Day
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 24, 2021
Letter to Labor Secretary Walsh - Democrats Outline Unemployment Insurance Technology Priorities for American Rescue Plan Funds
Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
March 23, 2021
Mfume Seeks Resolution for Small Contractors Hurt by the Pandemic
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
March 22, 2021
Tweet - "As we observe #EqualPayDay, we must take action to address the gender wage gap and longstanding economic inequalities, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, so that everybody has an equal shot at making it in America."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 18, 2021
SENS. VAN HOLLEN, CARPER, COLLINS, TESTER & REP. SARBANES REINTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL TO SUPPORT FEDERAL FIREFIGHTERS
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 18, 2021
Baldwin, Wyden, Van Hollen, Bennet, Booker Introduce Legislation to Jumpstart Economic Recovery, Fund Six Months of Wages
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
March 17, 2021
ICYMI: Raskin Hosts Tele-Town Hall On American Rescue Plan
Rep.Jamie Raskin
March 17, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, WYDEN, BALDWIN, BENNET, BOOKER INTRODUCE BILL TO JUMPSTART ECONOMIC RECOVERY, FUND SIX MONTHS OF WAGES
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 17, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, SANDERS, AND COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO COMBAT CORPORATE GREED AND END OUTRAGEOUS CEO PAY
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021
VAN HOLLEN STATEMENT FOR THE RECORD ON THE CONFIRMATION OF ISABEL GUZMAN TO SERVE AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 16, 2021
Tweet - "I'm pleased the House passed @RepBourdeaux 's legislation to extend the PPP program through May 31 and ensure that more small businesses in our nation can access this critical program to keep workers on the job and cover overhead. I hope the Senate will pass it without delay."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 16, 2021
Congressman Kweisi Mfume Votes to Pass Two-Month Extension for Paycheck Protection Program
Rep.Kweisi Mfume
March 12, 2021
Hoyer Statement on White House Signing Ceremony for the American Rescue Plan
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 11, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, WHITEHOUSE, DOGGETT, DURBIN INTRODUCE NO TAX BREAKS FOR OUTSOURCING ACT
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan will create an equitable vaccine distribution strategy, get kids back to school safely, cut child poverty in half, and give families direct assistance. This bill was the right thing to do #ForThePeople."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2021
Tweet - "I was proud to join my Democratic colleagues at the enrollment ceremony for the #AmericanRescuePlan this afternoon before it heads to @POTUS to be signed into law. This bill is going to have a major impact for families & small businesses across the country."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 10, 2021
Tweet to "In the past year, millions of Americans have lost their jobs and too many small businesses have had to shut their doors. It's time for bold action -- that's why the House is voting now to pass the #AmericanRescuePlan, to bring relief to families and work to defeat this pandemic."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Norris Cochran, Acting Secretary of Health and Human Services, Karl Schultz, US Coast Guard Admiral, and Rochelle Walensky, Director of the Centers for Disease Control - RELEASE: Wittman and Harris call on the Biden Administration to clarify confusing COVID-19 restrictions on Commercial Fishermen
Rep.Andy Harris, ...
March 9, 2021
Tweet - "Nearly 10 million Americans are out of work compared to a year ago and more than 163,000 small businesses shut their doors between March and September. The #AmericanRescuePlan provides essential relief to get Americans to the other side of this crisis."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2021
VAN HOLLEN DISCUSSES MERITS OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTION TAX AT BANKING COMMITTEE HEARING
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 9, 2021
VAN HOLLEN, BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO SUPPORT YOUNG SCIENTISTS BY PREVENTING THE LOSS OF RESEARCH TALENT DURING & BEYOND THE PANDEMIC
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
March 9, 2021
Hoyer Remarks at Press Conference Ahead of Final House Passage of American Rescue Plan
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 9, 2021
Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 8, 2021
Tweet - "As we mark #InternationalWomensDay, we recognize that women have borne the brunt of the economic hardship that has resulted from this pandemic. Together, we can and will build back better from this pandemic & make our economy work better for women."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021
Hoyer, Brown Host Virtual Roundtable with Public Health Officials to Discuss the American Rescue Plan
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021
Tweet - "With 379,000 new jobs, February's #jobsreport shows that our ability to recover jobs depends on our ability to defeat COVID-19. That's why Dems have taken swift action to defeat this pandemic & provide needed economic relief through the #AmericanRescuePlan."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 5, 2021
Hoyer Statement on the February Jobs Report
Rep.Steny Hoyer
March 4, 2021
Tweet - "This week's UI report is deeply alarming. More Americans are losing their jobs while expanded unemployment insurance will expire in 10 days. That's why Dems are taking action to protect workers w/the #AmericanRescuePlan to extend this lifeline to millions of struggling Americans."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
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