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Oct. 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees Rep. David Trone, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations in work conditions for employees who are pregnant. Dems are committed to achieving equality in the workplace and this is part of that effort." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act​​​​​​​ Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Group Asking SBA, Treasury What Additional Resources They Need to Combat PPP Loan Fraud Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep. Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County Rep. Jamie Raskin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Van Hollen, Maryland State Senators Hester and Rosapepe Push for Increased Work Share Participation in Maryland and Federally Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on July Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Lankford, Sinema Announce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Federal Agencies to Maximize Telework Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of The United States Senate, and The Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of The United States Senate - Baldwin, Colleagues Continue Push for Expanded Work Share Provisions in Next Relief Package Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 29, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Health And Safety Of Federal Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic, Ensure Federal Workers Have A Voice In Creating Emergency Response Policies Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2020 Harris Passes Bi-partisan H-2B Language in Appropriations Bill Rep. Andy Harris
July 15, 2020 Rep. Raskin Emphasizes Importance of Extending Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation for Residents of Maryland's 8 Th District Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Van Hollen, Cardin, Democratic Senators Urge Significant, New Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee; Mike Quigley, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government; Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee; and Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Wexton Joins Bipartisan Letter in Support of Pay Parity for Federal Employees Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russel Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Maryland, Virginia Senators Urge Administration to Halt Haphazard Plans to Bring Thousands of Federal Employees into Offices as Nationwide COVID-19 Cases Spike Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge USCIS to Eliminate Harmful Policies that Have Undermined the Agency's Budget, Threatened Employees' Livelihoods, and Hurt U.S. Immigration Services Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Raskin Joins 100+ Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep. Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Micheal Kozak and Director General Carol M. Perez - Reps. Butterfield, Bass and Sens. Booker, Markey Urge the State Department to Address Racial Discrimination Faced by Foreign Service Officers Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweets - "While the #JobsReport demonstrates an improvement, the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and the subsequent decision in many states to pause or reverse re-opening plans threatens to halt economic progress & further delay the recovery. https://bit.ly/2ZwrIZZ" Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems just passed the #MovingForwardAct to rebuild America's infrastructure, spur job creation, and make our country more competitive. In doing so, we have delivered on our pledge to pass an infrastructure package #ForThePeople & help more of our people #MakeItInAmerica." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Senate passes Coons bill to extend PPP loan application deadline, help Delaware small businesses and nonprofits Sen. Ben Cardin, ...
June 30, 2020 Bennet, Wyden, Baldwin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Support Economic Recovery, Finance Six Months of Wages Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2020 Legislative Program Rep. Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bicameral Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather COVID-19 Economic Storm Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 Baldwin, Van Hollen, Pocan, & Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather COVID-19 Economic Storm Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to Peter Robb, National Labor Relations Board's General Counsel - Jayapal, Pocan Urge National Labor Relations Board to Take Immediate Action to Protect Workers Punished for Pandemic-Related Organizing Activity Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook Rep. John Sarbanes, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Women have lost jobs at a higher rate than men and face greater challenges in re-entering the workforce, such as child care responsibilities. We must address these challenges as we respond to this crisis and ensure women are not left out of our recovery efforts." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Date Title Politician
Oct. 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on September Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees Rep.David Trone, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Gillibrand, Colleagues Condemn Trump Administration's Failure To Protect Workers From Risks During The Pandemic; Urge OSHA To Protect Workers From COVID-19 Sen.Ben Cardin, ...
Sept. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Russell Vought, Acting Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Oversight Chairs Condemn Trump Administration on Cancellation of Diversity, Anti-Racism Training Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 23, 2020 Tweet - "We must confront climate change; an essential part of that fight is investing in clean energy innovation. That's what the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act does, and I urge my colleagues to join in me supporting it." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Tweet - "Pleased the House passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, requiring employers to make reasonable accommodations in work conditions for employees who are pregnant. Dems are committed to achieving equality in the workplace and this is part of that effort." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 17, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act​​​​​​​ Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Tweet - "I look forward to bringing the Clean Economy Jobs & Innovation Act to the Floor next week, which fulfills House Dems' promise to make America a global leader in clean energy. I thank @EnergyCommerce, @HouseScience, & @NRDems for their work on this bill." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 15, 2020 Hoyer Statement on the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Hannibal Ware, Inspector General of the Small Business Administration, and the Hon. Richard Delmar, Acting Inspector General of the Dept. of the Treasury - Gottheimer Leads Bipartisan Group Asking SBA, Treasury What Additional Resources They Need to Combat PPP Loan Fraud Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
Sept. 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Steven T. Mnuchin and the Hon. Russell T. Vought - Senators Collins, Van Hollen Lead Bipartisan Push to Make Payroll Tax Deferral Optional for Federal Employees and Service Members Sen.Ben Cardin, ...
Sept. 7, 2020 Hoyer Statement on Labor Day Rep.Steny Hoyer
Sept. 3, 2020 Tweet - "Unemployment numbers remain historically high based on last week's claims, with the nearly 30m Americans waiting to get back to work rising by 2.2m more." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 27, 2020 Tweet - "The jobless claims report again shows over 1M new claims in a week. Nearly 30M Americans are waiting to get back to work. The GOP said the extra $600 in UI benefits was a disincentive to work. With this expanded benefit gone, we see how false that is. We need the #HeroesAct now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 22, 2020 Rep. Cleaver, Bipartisan House Members Join to Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Bipartisan House Members Introduce Emergency Stopgap Bill to Prevent USCIS Furloughs Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 19, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor, the Hon. Betsy DeVos, Secretary of the Dept. of Education, the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, and the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Dept. of Housing and Urban Development - Subcommittee Requests Trump Administration Reverse LGBTQ+ Discrimination Policies in Light of Bostock v. Clayton County Rep.Jamie Raskin
Aug. 13, 2020 Tweet - "On #BlackWomensEqualPay Day, we recognize the additional 8 months it takes for Black women to finally reach the pay of white men for the prior year. This wage gap is harmful to Black women and their families and must end - we need Equal Pay now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. John Ring, Chairman of the National Labor Relations Board - Subcommittee Chair Raskin Leads Letter Condemning National Labor Relations Board's Effort to Remove Nondiscrimination Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 11, 2020 U.S. Senator Van Hollen, Maryland State Senators Hester and Rosapepe Push for Increased Work Share Participation in Maryland and Federally Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Hoyer Statement on July Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 10, 2020 Van Hollen, Lankford, Sinema Announce Bipartisan Legislation Requiring Federal Agencies to Maximize Telework Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of The United States Senate, and The Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of The United States Senate - Baldwin, Colleagues Continue Push for Expanded Work Share Provisions in Next Relief Package Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of The U.S. Department of Labor, and Ms. Loren Sweatt, Principle Deputy Assistant Secretary of The Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Senator Baldwin Calls of Trump Administration to Address Reports of Retaliation Against Workers of Color Who Report COVID-19 Workplace Concerns Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russell Vought, Dir. of the Office of Management and Budget - Haaland Leads the Stand Against Using Civil Servants as Pawns, Advocates For Their Safety in the Workplace Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 29, 2020 Cardin, Van Hollen, Colleagues Introduce Bill To Protect Health And Safety Of Federal Workers During COVID-19 Pandemic, Ensure Federal Workers Have A Voice In Creating Emergency Response Policies Sen.Ben Cardin, ...
July 24, 2020 Van Hollen, Cardin Release Statements on USCIS Furlough Postponement Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 24, 2020 Hoyer, Langevin Introduce Resolution Marking 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 16, 2020 Cardin, Schumer, Senate Democrats Announce Historic Proposal For $350 Billion Investment In Communities Of Color Sen.Ben Cardin, ...
July 16, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Chairman Richard Shelby, Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy, Chairman Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein, Chairman Ron Johnson, and Ranking Member Gary C. Peters - Murphy, Blumenthal, Merkley, Colleagues Push Back on Trump Administration's Anti-Immigrant Agenda in USCIS Funding Debate Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 15, 2020 Harris Passes Bi-partisan H-2B Language in Appropriations Bill Rep.Andy Harris
July 15, 2020 Rep. Raskin Emphasizes Importance of Extending Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation for Residents of Maryland's 8 Th District Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 13, 2020 Tweet - "With millions of Americans seeking jobless benefits each week, it is outrageous that so many Americans are still waiting for assistance months into this crisis." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 13, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the U.S. Senate - Van Hollen, Cardin, Democratic Senators Urge Significant, New Flexible Funding for State and Local Governments Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 10, 2020 Letter to Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee; Mike Quigley, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government; Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee; and Tom Graves, Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government - Wexton Joins Bipartisan Letter in Support of Pay Parity for Federal Employees Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Michael Rigas, Acting Director of the Office of Personnel Management, and the Hon. Russel Vought, Acting Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Maryland, Virginia Senators Urge Administration to Halt Haphazard Plans to Bring Thousands of Federal Employees into Offices as Nationwide COVID-19 Cases Spike Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing Duties of the Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge USCIS to Eliminate Harmful Policies that Have Undermined the Agency's Budget, Threatened Employees' Livelihoods, and Hurt U.S. Immigration Services Sen.Ben Cardin, ...
July 9, 2020 Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Raskin Joins 100+ Members of Congress Urging Trump Administration to Extend Unemployment Benefits Rep.Jamie Raskin
July 2, 2020 Letter to Acting Secretary Micheal Kozak and Director General Carol M. Perez - Reps. Butterfield, Bass and Sens. Booker, Markey Urge the State Department to Address Racial Discrimination Faced by Foreign Service Officers Sen.Ben Cardin, ...
July 2, 2020 Tweets - "While the #JobsReport demonstrates an improvement, the sharp rise in COVID-19 cases and the subsequent decision in many states to pause or reverse re-opening plans threatens to halt economic progress & further delay the recovery. https://bit.ly/2ZwrIZZ" Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 2, 2020 Hoyer Statement on June Jobs Report Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Tweet - "House Dems just passed the #MovingForwardAct to rebuild America's infrastructure, spur job creation, and make our country more competitive. In doing so, we have delivered on our pledge to pass an infrastructure package #ForThePeople & help more of our people #MakeItInAmerica." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 1, 2020 Senate passes Coons bill to extend PPP loan application deadline, help Delaware small businesses and nonprofits Sen.Ben Cardin, ...
June 30, 2020 Bennet, Wyden, Baldwin, Van Hollen Introduce Bill to Support Economic Recovery, Finance Six Months of Wages Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 26, 2020 Legislative Program Rep.Steny Hoyer
June 25, 2020 Raskin Cosponsors Bicameral Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather COVID-19 Economic Storm Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 25, 2020 Baldwin, Van Hollen, Pocan, & Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Work Share Proposal to Help Employers and Workers Weather COVID-19 Economic Storm Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to Peter Robb, National Labor Relations Board's General Counsel - Jayapal, Pocan Urge National Labor Relations Board to Take Immediate Action to Protect Workers Punished for Pandemic-Related Organizing Activity Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
June 24, 2020 Letter to Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook - Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook Rep.John Sarbanes, ...
June 22, 2020 Tweet - "Women have lost jobs at a higher rate than men and face greater challenges in re-entering the workforce, such as child care responsibilities. We must address these challenges as we respond to this crisis and ensure women are not left out of our recovery efforts." Rep.Steny Hoyer
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