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Jan. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I thank the National Guard servicemembers from Maryland & surrounding states for coming to the Capitol campus to join the Capitol Police in protecting Members of Congress, staff, the press, and all who work here on behalf of the American people. We are grateful for their service." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Conversation with General Lloyd Austin Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to meet with General @LloydAustin, @JoeBiden's nominee for Secretary of Defense. I congratulated General Austin and expressed my strong support for granting the waiver necessary for him to be confirmed once HASC has held a hearing." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Jan. 1, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Vote to Override Trump NDAA Veto Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 1, 2021 National Defense Authorization Act Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the House Voting to Override President Trump's Veto of the NDAA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House has now voted in a bipartisan fashion to override Trump's irresponsible veto of the 2021 defense authorization bill. I am confident that the Senate will join the House in rejecting the President's veto and standing with our Armed Forces." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Trump Veto of The NDAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep. John Sarbanes, ...
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's shameful that @POTUS vetoed the NDAA, a product of true bipartisanship which reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Vetoing the FY2021 NDAA Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY" Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement Calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to Resign Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Wilkie has lost all credibility, and he has no place leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. He ought to resign immediately." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Ndaa Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 10, 2020 Cardin Statement on the Passage of the 2021 NDAA Sen. Ben Cardin
Dec. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Appoitntment of Gen. Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I told reporters that there is no question about the outcome of the election. The President's efforts to overturn the results of the election have no merit and border on treason." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "I congratulate Gen. Lloyd Austin on his selection as Secretary of Defense. President-elect Biden is fulfilling his promise to select highly qualified candidates for his Cabinet, and Gen. Austin has been praised for his experience and leadership abilities." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The names of those who fought violently to perpetuate slavery do not deserve to be honored on our military bases. The #NDAA ensures military bases named for Confederate leaders are renamed. I'm pleased it passed the House, and I urge Trump to sign it following Senate passage." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Trone Votes for National Defense Authorization Act, Supports Provisions to Expand Benefits for Federal Workforce Rep. David Trone
Dec. 8, 2020 Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Nomination of General Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House overwhelmingly passed the NDAA Conference Report. This important legislation will ensure that the men and women serving our nation have the tools they need to meet the challenges they face." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA conference report will ensure our servicemembers can continue to protect our nation and meet global challenges. It also rights a historic wrong by removing the names of Confederate leaders from military bases. I applaud the inclusion of that provision." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the NDAA Conference Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Cardin, Hoyer, Van Hollen, Brown Announce Provision in NDAA Conference Report for the Family of Lt. Richard W. Collins, III Sen. Ben Cardin
Dec. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Inclusion of Turkey Sanctions in Ndaa Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, in the absence of a broader strategy, is dangerous and puts our allies at risk. Trump has handed Russia and Iran a gift at the expense of our national security, our men and women in uniform, and our allies." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Termination of Defense Secretary Mark Esper Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger
Nov. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep. David Trone, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - ".@DeptofDefense's proposed changes to military medical facilities could have serious, negative consequences for thousands of Marylanders. Today I joined my colleagues in urging DoD leaders to closely examine this." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The news today of an encounter between U.S. and Russian forces in Syria underscore the dangers of this Administration's lack of a strategy to protect our troops, support our allies, and promote an end to the conflict there that secures our interests." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2020 Cardin Statement on Passage of the 2020 Defense Authorization Sen. Ben Cardin
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 14, 2020 Ruppersberger Secures $230 Million for Maryland-Based Military Projects in Defense Appropriations Bill Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger
July 8, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Brown, Hoyer Secure Provision for Family of Slain ROTC Graduate Lt. Richard Collins in House and Senate NDAA Sen. Chris Van Hollen
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - Van Hollen, Lankford Push DOD Head in Bipartisan Letter on Delay to Remove Turkey from F-35 Technology Supply Chain Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Trone, Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Answers from Pompeo on The Administration's Complicity in Putin's Scheme to Kill American Servicemembers in Afghanistan Rep. David Trone, ...
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Carper Announce Amendment to Strip the President's Ability to Control D.C. National Guard in Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Slated to Be Included in Annual Defense Bill Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2020 Harris announces Award of a $57 Million U.S. Army Contract Including Eastern Shore Employer Rep. Andy Harris
Date Title Politician
Jan. 12, 2021 Tweet - "I thank the National Guard servicemembers from Maryland & surrounding states for coming to the Capitol campus to join the Capitol Police in protecting Members of Congress, staff, the press, and all who work here on behalf of the American people. We are grateful for their service." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Hoyer Statement on Conversation with General Lloyd Austin Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 8, 2021 Tweet - "Pleased to meet with General @LloydAustin, @JoeBiden's nominee for Secretary of Defense. I congratulated General Austin and expressed my strong support for granting the waiver necessary for him to be confirmed once HASC has held a hearing." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Jan. 1, 2021 Van Hollen Statement on Vote to Override Trump NDAA Veto Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Jan. 1, 2021 National Defense Authorization Act Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 28, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the House Voting to Override President Trump's Veto of the NDAA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 28, 2020 Tweet - "The House has now voted in a bipartisan fashion to override Trump's irresponsible veto of the 2021 defense authorization bill. I am confident that the Senate will join the House in rejecting the President's veto and standing with our Armed Forces." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Trump Veto of The NDAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-Elect of the United States - Reps. Schakowsky, Price, Lee, Meeks, Castro, Spanberger, and Sherman Spearhead Letter to President-elect Biden with 150 Total Signers Urging Diplomatic Steps to Return Both Iran and U.S. to JCPOA Rep.John Sarbanes, ...
Dec. 23, 2020 Tweet - "It's shameful that @POTUS vetoed the NDAA, a product of true bipartisanship which reflects Congress's commitment to the safety and success of our men and women in uniform." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 23, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Vetoing the FY2021 NDAA Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 22, 2020 Tweet - "Ten years ago, I was proud to play a leading role in the repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' and bring legislation to the Floor ending that discriminatory policy. https://bit.ly/2WzGaPY" Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020 Hoyer Statement Calling on VA Secretary Wilkie to Resign Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 13, 2020 Tweet - "Secretary Wilkie has lost all credibility, and he has no place leading the Department of Veterans Affairs. He ought to resign immediately." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 11, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Senate Passage of Ndaa Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Dec. 10, 2020 Cardin Statement on the Passage of the 2021 NDAA Sen.Ben Cardin
Dec. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President-Elect Joe Biden's Appoitntment of Gen. Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I told reporters that there is no question about the outcome of the election. The President's efforts to overturn the results of the election have no merit and border on treason." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "I congratulate Gen. Lloyd Austin on his selection as Secretary of Defense. President-elect Biden is fulfilling his promise to select highly qualified candidates for his Cabinet, and Gen. Austin has been praised for his experience and leadership abilities." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 9, 2020 Tweet - "The names of those who fought violently to perpetuate slavery do not deserve to be honored on our military bases. The #NDAA ensures military bases named for Confederate leaders are renamed. I'm pleased it passed the House, and I urge Trump to sign it following Senate passage." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Trone Votes for National Defense Authorization Act, Supports Provisions to Expand Benefits for Federal Workforce Rep.David Trone
Dec. 8, 2020 Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Nomination of General Lloyd Austin as Secretary of Defense Rep.Dutch Ruppersberger
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "I'm pleased the House overwhelmingly passed the NDAA Conference Report. This important legislation will ensure that the men and women serving our nation have the tools they need to meet the challenges they face." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Tweet - "The #NDAA conference report will ensure our servicemembers can continue to protect our nation and meet global challenges. It also rights a historic wrong by removing the names of Confederate leaders from military bases. I applaud the inclusion of that provision." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 8, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Passage of the NDAA Conference Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2020 Cardin, Hoyer, Van Hollen, Brown Announce Provision in NDAA Conference Report for the Family of Lt. Richard W. Collins, III Sen.Ben Cardin
Dec. 3, 2020 Van Hollen Statement on Inclusion of Turkey Sanctions in Ndaa Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Nov. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Trump Administration Withdrawing U.S. Troops from Afghanistan and Iraq Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Withdrawing troops from Afghanistan and Iraq, in the absence of a broader strategy, is dangerous and puts our allies at risk. Trump has handed Russia and Iran a gift at the expense of our national security, our men and women in uniform, and our allies." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jim Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Udall, Heinrich, Democratic Senators Urge Armed Services Leaders To Retain Bipartisan, Bicameral Measure To Rename Military Bases And Other Assets Honoring The Confederacy Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Nov. 9, 2020 Ruppersberger Issues Statement on Termination of Defense Secretary Mark Esper Rep.Dutch Ruppersberger
Nov. 9, 2020 Hoyer Statement on President Trump Firing Secretary of Defense Mark Esper Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 21, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Tester Spearheads Senate Call to Ensure his Landmark Agent Orange Exposure Bill is Included in Final Annual Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Barrasso Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Calling for the USE IT Act in NDAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep.David Trone, ...
Sept. 2, 2020 Tweet - ".@DeptofDefense's proposed changes to military medical facilities could have serious, negative consequences for thousands of Marylanders. Today I joined my colleagues in urging DoD leaders to closely examine this." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. James Inhofe, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Jack Reed, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, the Hon. Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, and the Hon. Mac Thornberry, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee - Maryland Delegation Members Push for DOD to Reconsider Changes to Military Base Clinics Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 31, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark Esper, Secretary of the Dept. of Defense, and the Hon. Michael Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - National Security Subcommittee Demands Testimony from Administration Officials on U.S. Strategy in Afghanistan Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Aug. 26, 2020 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Troops Injured Following Encounter with Russian Forces Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 26, 2020 Tweet - "The news today of an encounter between U.S. and Russian forces in Syria underscore the dangers of this Administration's lack of a strategy to protect our troops, support our allies, and promote an end to the conflict there that secures our interests." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Collins, Bipartisan Group of Senators Press for Answers on Saudi Arabia's Nuclear Capabilities Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 23, 2020 Cardin Statement on Passage of the 2020 Defense Authorization Sen.Ben Cardin
July 20, 2020 William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 14, 2020 Ruppersberger Secures $230 Million for Maryland-Based Military Projects in Defense Appropriations Bill Rep.Dutch Ruppersberger
July 8, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin, Brown, Hoyer Secure Provision for Family of Slain ROTC Graduate Lt. Richard Collins in House and Senate NDAA Sen.Chris Van Hollen
July 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mark T. Esper - Van Hollen, Lankford Push DOD Head in Bipartisan Letter on Delay to Remove Turkey from F-35 Technology Supply Chain Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 1, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Trone, Foreign Affairs Democrats Demand Answers from Pompeo on The Administration's Complicity in Putin's Scheme to Kill American Servicemembers in Afghanistan Rep.David Trone, ...
July 1, 2020 Van Hollen, Carper Announce Amendment to Strip the President's Ability to Control D.C. National Guard in Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 30, 2020 Toomey-Van Hollen Hong Kong Autonomy Act Slated to Be Included in Annual Defense Bill Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2020 Harris announces Award of a $57 Million U.S. Army Contract Including Eastern Shore Employer Rep.Andy Harris
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