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Feb. 5, 2021 Hoyer Discusses Meeting with President Biden on COVID-19 Relief Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The January jobs report shows the urgent need for action. While I hope Rs will work with us on a bipartisan agreement, today the House will finalize a budget that gives us another way to enact the American Rescue Plan quickly to provide needed relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2021 Hoyer Statement on January Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are suffering from a severe public health emergency & an economic crisis. Today, Democrats will pass a budget resolution that gives us another path to pass the relief legislation that is sorely needed." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference I told reporters that we are facing economic & public health crises, and we need to respond. The risk is not doing too much; the risk is doing too little." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Feb. 2, 2021 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to co-sponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act this Congress & thank @rosadelauro for introducing it in the House. With a Democratic Senate Majority & Biden Administration, I look forward to bringing it to the Floor again & seeing it enacted into law." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act for the 117th Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The latest economic figures present the most compelling case for why Congress must move quickly to enact President Biden's American Rescue Plan. It is clear that more must be done to help American workers. There is no time to waste." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Hoyer: Economic Data Shows Why Congress Must Enact American Rescue Plan Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Biden New Executive Actions to Tackle Climate Crisis Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Raising wages is a top priority to ensure that America's working families build back stronger from this economic crisis. That's why I'm pleased House Democrats reintroduced the #RaiseTheWage Act today to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Members reintroduced the #RaiseTheWage Act for the 117th Congress. It's been more than 10 years since Congress raised the minimum wage, & it is long past time to act. I look forward to bringing it to the Floor for a vote." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin Praise Completion of Poplar Island Construction and "solid Investments" in Fy2021 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "For 11 years, I've led House Democrats' Make It In America plan to create jobs and expand access to economic opportunity. I applaud @POTUS for today's "Buy American' executive order which is a first step to grow the economy & help Americans get ahead." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders to Address Economic Crisis, Protect Federal Employees Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS for signing an executive order today that will help the most vulnerable Americans get through the economic crisis that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The weekly UI report is alarming. For a second week in a row, 900,000 Americans filed new claims - that's 4x what it was just last year before the pandemic. That's why @POTUS' American Rescue Plan is so important. We must deal with the economic consequences of this pandemic." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly support the proposal @JoeBiden unveiled tonight to defeat COVID-19 and reopen our economy. Action can't wait. The Democratic-led House is ready to work with the Biden-Harris Administration to deliver much-needed relief to the American people." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Biden's Pandemic Relief Proposal Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Last week's new jobless claims demonstrate the dire situation facing Americans, with a 23% increase in just a week." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday's #jobsreport shows women & people of color were hit hardest when it comes to job losses, making clear that economic disparities continue to be exacerbated by this pandemic. As we get through this crisis & recover, we must ensure we build an economy that works for all." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, the #JobsReport provides clear evidence of the work needed to help our economy weather the COVID-19 crisis. We are in the midst of a dark winter, with cases surging & over 4,000 deaths in a single day yesterday. We must take additional action." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House has passed legislation to increase economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000. I hope that Senate Republicans will join in passing an increase in those payments so that Americans can receive the assistance they so desperately need." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House-Passed Legislation to Increase Economic Impact Payments to Families Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Critical emergency unemployment assistance has expired for millions of families because Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan agreement Congress passed, & families have now lost a lifeline during this crisis. Trump should sign the bill Congress sent him to resume this assistance." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Finally Signing Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Congress reached a bipartisan agreement while Trump was silent. After we passed a bill, he now demands $2,000 direct payments. I offered unanimous consent today to provide just that, but House GOP blocked it. The American people need help now. They cannot afford this GOP chaos." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve, the GOP blocked a request to increase direct payments to families from $600 to $2000. Our people & economy need help. POTUS should sign the bipartisan COVID-19 bill now & Democrats will continue fighting for more assistance #ForThePeople." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, another 809,000 Americans sought unemployment assistance, and millions of families continue to struggle to make ends meet. Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill, & the House will take up another direct payment bill tomorrow. Trump must work with us to provide relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Families around the nation are struggling and in need of economic assistance. Democrats fought hard to ensure the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provided working families with critically needed economic impact payments." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "In order to get our economy working again, we must defeat this virus. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill provides billions of dollars in funding to ensure equitable vaccine distribution and to help combat disparities among communities of color." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats have fought for months to provide relief to the American people, which Republicans rejected at every turn. Now that the President has agreed to direct payments of $2000, we will ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill this week to give Americans this assistance." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The bipartisan COVID-19 legislation passed last night takes steps to provide urgent relief to American families that have been waiting far too long. This assistance will help families avoid eviction, keep food on their tables, and extends critical unemployment benefits." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people have been waiting for Congress to fund the government and provide much-needed COVID-19 relief. We now have a bipartisan bill that achieves both of those aims, and I urge the President to sign this legislation without delay." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Jamie Raskin Rep. Jamie Raskin
Dec. 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Senate Democrats Introduce the Economic Justice Act, Expanding the Historic Proposal to More than $435 Billion to Address Systemic Racism and Historic Underinvestment in Communities of Color Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Schatz Introduce Bill to Provide Immediate Housing Assistance to Low-Income Families and Individuals During Natural and Economic Disasters Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Senators Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet; Rep. Meng Applaud Inclusion of $3 Billion in E-Rate Distance Learning Funding in Bipartisan Senate Coronavirus Proposal Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen Meets with Biden Nominee Dr. Cecilia Rouse Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of families will face displacement from their homes in January unless the federal ban on evictions is extended. A deal must be reached on COVID-19 relief that extends the ban and helps families make ends meet." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "3,000 Americans died of COVID-19 in a single day. That's 3,000 families that have lost loved ones to this crisis. It is vital that we pass a COVID-19 relief bill to help save lives and crush this virus. Americans are relying on Congress to act now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The impact of this pandemic on our hospitals has been catastrophic, with record-breaking numbers of Americans in the ICU and dire bed shortages. Lives are at stake, and we must pass COVID-19 relief as soon as possible." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Feb. 5, 2021 Hoyer Discusses Meeting with President Biden on COVID-19 Relief Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2021 Tweet - "The January jobs report shows the urgent need for action. While I hope Rs will work with us on a bipartisan agreement, today the House will finalize a budget that gives us another way to enact the American Rescue Plan quickly to provide needed relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 5, 2021 Hoyer Statement on January Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "Americans are suffering from a severe public health emergency & an economic crisis. Today, Democrats will pass a budget resolution that gives us another path to pass the relief legislation that is sorely needed." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 3, 2021 Tweet - "At my weekly press conference I told reporters that we are facing economic & public health crises, and we need to respond. The risk is not doing too much; the risk is doing too little." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Feb. 2, 2021 Van Hollen, Klobuchar, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Keep Jobs in The United States Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "I'm proud to co-sponsor the Paycheck Fairness Act this Congress & thank @rosadelauro for introducing it in the House. With a Democratic Senate Majority & Biden Administration, I look forward to bringing it to the Floor again & seeing it enacted into law." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Paycheck Fairness Act for the 117th Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Tweet - "The latest economic figures present the most compelling case for why Congress must move quickly to enact President Biden's American Rescue Plan. It is clear that more must be done to help American workers. There is no time to waste." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 28, 2021 Hoyer: Economic Data Shows Why Congress Must Enact American Rescue Plan Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 27, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Biden New Executive Actions to Tackle Climate Crisis Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Raising wages is a top priority to ensure that America's working families build back stronger from this economic crisis. That's why I'm pleased House Democrats reintroduced the #RaiseTheWage Act today to increase the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Tweet - "Today, @BobbyScott & @EdLaborCmte Members reintroduced the #RaiseTheWage Act for the 117th Congress. It's been more than 10 years since Congress raised the minimum wage, & it is long past time to act. I look forward to bringing it to the Floor for a vote." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 26, 2021 Hoyer Statement on the Introduction of the Raise the Wage Act for the 117th Congress Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 25, 2021 Van Hollen, Cardin Praise Completion of Poplar Island Construction and "solid Investments" in Fy2021 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 25, 2021 Tweet - "For 11 years, I've led House Democrats' Make It In America plan to create jobs and expand access to economic opportunity. I applaud @POTUS for today's "Buy American' executive order which is a first step to grow the economy & help Americans get ahead." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Hoyer Statement on President Biden's Executive Orders to Address Economic Crisis, Protect Federal Employees Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 22, 2021 Tweet - "I applaud @POTUS for signing an executive order today that will help the most vulnerable Americans get through the economic crisis that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 21, 2021 Tweet - "The weekly UI report is alarming. For a second week in a row, 900,000 Americans filed new claims - that's 4x what it was just last year before the pandemic. That's why @POTUS' American Rescue Plan is so important. We must deal with the economic consequences of this pandemic." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "I strongly support the proposal @JoeBiden unveiled tonight to defeat COVID-19 and reopen our economy. Action can't wait. The Democratic-led House is ready to work with the Biden-Harris Administration to deliver much-needed relief to the American people." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Biden's Pandemic Relief Proposal Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 14, 2021 Tweet - "Last week's new jobless claims demonstrate the dire situation facing Americans, with a 23% increase in just a week." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 9, 2021 Tweet - "Yesterday's #jobsreport shows women & people of color were hit hardest when it comes to job losses, making clear that economic disparities continue to be exacerbated by this pandemic. As we get through this crisis & recover, we must ensure we build an economy that works for all." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on December Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Once again, the #JobsReport provides clear evidence of the work needed to help our economy weather the COVID-19 crisis. We are in the midst of a dark winter, with cases surging & over 4,000 deaths in a single day yesterday. We must take additional action." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House has passed legislation to increase economic impact payments from $600 to $2,000. I hope that Senate Republicans will join in passing an increase in those payments so that Americans can receive the assistance they so desperately need." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on House-Passed Legislation to Increase Economic Impact Payments to Families Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Tweet - "Critical emergency unemployment assistance has expired for millions of families because Trump refuses to sign the bipartisan agreement Congress passed, & families have now lost a lifeline during this crisis. Trump should sign the bill Congress sent him to resume this assistance." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 27, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Finally Signing Bipartisan COVID-19 Relief Legislation Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "Congress reached a bipartisan agreement while Trump was silent. After we passed a bill, he now demands $2,000 direct payments. I offered unanimous consent today to provide just that, but House GOP blocked it. The American people need help now. They cannot afford this GOP chaos." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 24, 2020 Tweet - "On Christmas Eve, the GOP blocked a request to increase direct payments to families from $600 to $2000. Our people & economy need help. POTUS should sign the bipartisan COVID-19 bill now & Democrats will continue fighting for more assistance #ForThePeople." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "Last week, another 809,000 Americans sought unemployment assistance, and millions of families continue to struggle to make ends meet. Congress passed a COVID-19 relief bill, & the House will take up another direct payment bill tomorrow. Trump must work with us to provide relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Families around the nation are struggling and in need of economic assistance. Democrats fought hard to ensure the bipartisan COVID-19 relief legislation provided working families with critically needed economic impact payments." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "In order to get our economy working again, we must defeat this virus. The bipartisan COVID-19 relief bill provides billions of dollars in funding to ensure equitable vaccine distribution and to help combat disparities among communities of color." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "House Democrats have fought for months to provide relief to the American people, which Republicans rejected at every turn. Now that the President has agreed to direct payments of $2000, we will ask for unanimous consent to pass a bill this week to give Americans this assistance." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "The bipartisan COVID-19 legislation passed last night takes steps to provide urgent relief to American families that have been waiting far too long. This assistance will help families avoid eviction, keep food on their tables, and extends critical unemployment benefits." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 21, 2020 Tweet - "The American people have been waiting for Congress to fund the government and provide much-needed COVID-19 relief. We now have a bipartisan bill that achieves both of those aims, and I urge the President to sign this legislation without delay." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 20, 2020 CNN "CNN Newsroom" - Transcript: Interview with Congressman Jamie Raskin Rep.Jamie Raskin
Dec. 18, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Senate Democrats Introduce the Economic Justice Act, Expanding the Historic Proposal to More than $435 Billion to Address Systemic Racism and Historic Underinvestment in Communities of Color Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen, Schatz Introduce Bill to Provide Immediate Housing Assistance to Low-Income Families and Individuals During Natural and Economic Disasters Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Senators Van Hollen, Markey, Bennet; Rep. Meng Applaud Inclusion of $3 Billion in E-Rate Distance Learning Funding in Bipartisan Senate Coronavirus Proposal Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Van Hollen Meets with Biden Nominee Dr. Cecilia Rouse Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 14, 2020 Tweet - "Millions of families will face displacement from their homes in January unless the federal ban on evictions is extended. A deal must be reached on COVID-19 relief that extends the ban and helps families make ends meet." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, President of the United States - Reps. Kildee, Davis Lead 75 Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, Honorable Charles E. Schumer, Minority Leader, Honorable Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of The House, and Honorable Kevin Mc Carthy, Republican Leader - Cortez Masto, Rosen Urge Congressional Leaders: Pass the Bipartisan Restaurants Act Before Too Late Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "3,000 Americans died of COVID-19 in a single day. That's 3,000 families that have lost loved ones to this crisis. It is vital that we pass a COVID-19 relief bill to help save lives and crush this virus. Americans are relying on Congress to act now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "This week's unemployment insurance claims report ought to set off alarm bells across the country. It is clear that Republicans' obstruction of COVID-19 relief has had a severely negative impact on employment, which is worsening." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 10, 2020 Tweet - "Food banks have been a lifeline for millions of families during this pandemic. As they run out of money & resources, too many Americans will go hungry this holiday season. It is essential we reach an agreement on COVID-19 relief." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The impact of this pandemic on our hospitals has been catastrophic, with record-breaking numbers of Americans in the ICU and dire bed shortages. Lives are at stake, and we must pass COVID-19 relief as soon as possible." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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