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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Housing and Property

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (MD) - District 5

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08/03/2021 Tweet - "I am very glad that the Biden Admin has taken action today to prevent millions of Americans from being evicted. These steps will not only ensure more families can stay in their homes, but offer continued protection from COVID-19 & the delta variant."
07/30/2021 Tweet - "Tonight, I went to the House Floor to bring up legislation to extend the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, only for @HouseGOP to block the request. We will not stop fighting to ensure we can protect the American people throughout this pandemic."
06/15/2021 Tweet - "Glad that California-Lexington Park metro area was named one of our nation's top small cities for ENERGY STAR certified buildings by @EPA. I'm proud our region is making strides to use less energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions."
06/01/2021 Tweet - "As we mark #Tulsa100, I commend @POTUS ' efforts to end discrimination in the housing market, with a focus on ending inequities in home appraisals & reinvest in small disadvantaged businesses by expanding opportunities for minority #smallbiz owners."
03/29/2021 Tweet - "Glad @CDCgov has extended the federal eviction moratorium through June 30. The #AmericanRescuePlan provides critical funding to help families stay in their homes, & I'll continue to advocate for relief for families struggling to pay their rent or mortgage."
02/26/2021 Tweet - "Today, the House passed the Protecting America's Wilderness and Public Lands Act, to conserve some of our country's most precious natural landscapes. I was proud to support this legislation, and I hope the Senate will consider it soon."
02/25/2021 Tweet - "House Dems are acting to safeguard our #PublicLands and ensure a cleaner, healthier future for the next generation. I'm proud to bring the Protecting America's Wilderness & Public Lands Act to the Floor and protect 1.5 million acres of public land to #KeepItWild."
12/14/2020 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."
10/20/2020 Tweet - "Thousands of families are at risk of losing their homes in January if an agreement isn't reached to provide additional relief. Democrats provided relief to renters & homeowners in the #HeroesAct & the next COVID-19 bill must also include this assistance."
09/04/2020 Tweet - "Pleased that additional funding will be provided for housing assistance programs in MD. Every family deserves a roof over their head and a safe space to live. I"ll continue working to help expand the availability of affordable housing for #MD05 families."
08/07/2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid."
08/04/2020 Tweet - "The coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated the need for stable, supportive housing for survivors of human trafficking. Today, the MD Congressional Delegation announced critical funding to provide housing assistance so that survivors can live independently."
07/24/2020 Tweet - "We are inching closer to what is predicted to be a dangerous housing crisis where millions of families will face eviction. Senate Republicans should take up and pass the #HeroesAct to avoid this looming disaster."
06/10/2020 Tweet - "Our nation faces an eviction crisis during this pandemic, and millions of Americans are at risk of losing housing. I thank @FSCDems for examining this issue closely during its hearing today."
04/30/2020 Tweet - "Today our Delegation announced more than $9 million in housing relief for low-income Marylanders. This funding will help vulnerable communities at a time of severe financial hardship. We'll continue to fight for more resources to help families in MD."
04/21/2020 Tweet - "Homeowners with federally backed mortgages are eligible for assistance under the #CARESAct, with the right to request & receive forbearance on mortgage payments for up to 6 months & the option to extend for an additional 6 months. Read more from @FSCDems : https://bit.ly/2wJ3Tnw"
02/12/2020 Tweet - "I was proud to bring to the Floor and support a package of bills to protect 1.3 million acres of wilderness and public lands today. This is part of House Democrats' ongoing efforts to protect and preserve public lands and #ActOnClimate."
06/20/2019 Tweet - "This week, the House is debating another funding package that is ForThePeople. It will invest in our nation's infrastructure needs, expand access to affordable housing for families, and improve infrastructure's resiliency to climate change."
04/25/2018 Tweet - ".@SecretaryCarson doesn't understand how difficult it is for low-income families struggling to keep roofs over their heads. Asking Congress to triple the rent on our nation's poorest is no way to help them get back on their feet & access jobs & opportunity."
04/25/2018 Hoyer, Lee Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Triple Rent on Low-Income Americans
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