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Steny Hoyer's Public Statements on Issue: Immigration

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10/20/2022 Letter to Greg Collett, District Director of the Baltimore Citizens and Immigration Services Field Office - Relaying Constituent Concerns, Maryland's Full Congressional Delegation Asks for an End to Troubling Issues with Routine Immigration Services in Baltimore
10/05/2022 Hoyer Statement on U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit Ruling on DACA
08/25/2022 Tweet - "I join in applauding @POTUS ' plan to turn #DACA into a federal regulation, providing certainty to hardworking Dreamers across America, many of whom served as essential workers during the pandemic."
06/15/2022 Tweet - "Today marks ten years of the #DACA program, established by President Obama in 2012. Dreamers deserve to remain in the nation they have called home since childhood; they should not have to live in fear of being separated from their families and communities."
09/20/2021 Tweet - "I am deeply disappointed to hear of the Senate Parliamentarian's decision. House Democrats remain committed to fixing our broken immigration system and will continue to work through solutions on this important matter."
09/15/2021 Hoyer Statement on Hispanic Heritage Month
09/15/2021 Tweet - "This #HispanicHeritageMonth, I am grateful for the innumerable contributions of Hispanic Americans to our country. I have been honored to serve alongside colleagues from the @HispanicCaucus , whose leadership stands as a powerful testament to this legacy. https://bit.ly/3nxkJOd"
07/22/2021 Tweet - "Proud of #MD05 constituent Erika for advocating on behalf of #DACA recipients at the White House. Erika is an aspiring medical assistant & worked as an essential worker throughout this crisis. Her #HomeIsHere, & I will fight to ensure a pathway to citizenship for #MD05 Dreamers."
07/22/2021 Tweet - "Proud to see the House pass @RepJasonCrow's Allies Act. This bill will expand the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program & ensure that we protect our partners who worked alongside U.S. military & diplomats in Afghanistan by getting them to safety as soon as possible. #TakeThemToo"
07/20/2021 Tweet - "During my weekly press conference, I told reporters that the House has a busy work period ahead. Bills relating to consumer protection, drinking water safety, & fulfilling our obligations to our Afghan allies are on the Floor this week & we will consider appropriations next week."
07/16/2021 Tweet - "Today's ruling underscores the need for Congress to enact the #DreamAct, which the House passed earlier this year. I urge the Senate GOP to stop blocking H.R. 6 & send it to @POTUS to sign without delay."
07/16/2021 Hoyer Statement on Texas District Court's DACA Ruling
06/28/2021 Tweet - "Proud to support @RepJasonCrow's bipartisan bill to help streamline special immigrant visa applications for Afghans who risked their lives to assist U.S. & coalition forces. This bill is an important first step, & I look forward to voting for it tomorrow."
06/28/2021 Hoyer Statement on the HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act
06/15/2021 Tweet - "9 years ago today, #DACA was announced, allowing #DREAMers to stay in the U.S. & continue to contribute to our communities & economy. The House has passed the #DREAMAct twice, which would establish a permanent path to citizenship for #DREAMers. I urge the Senate to act. #DACADay"
05/14/2021 Tweet - "Glad to see @POTUS meet with #DACA recipients this afternoon and highlight their contributions to our communities & our economy. I urge the Senate to pass the DREAM Act to give #DACA recipients the opportunity to stay here and earn a path to citizenship. #HomeisHere"
04/21/2021 Tweet - "Today, the House will advance two measures related to justice & civil rights: the NO BAN Act to ensure future Presidents can't restore the discriminatory Trump-era Muslim ban & the Access to Counsel Act so non-citizens have access to legal counsel if detained at the U.S. border."
04/20/2021 Tweet - "Today at my weekly press conference I discussed the House's busy week, considering 3 justice & civil rights bills: the NO BAN Act, Access to Counsel Act, & #HR51, #DCStatehood. It's past time that we ensure the 700,000 Americans living in DC have full representation in Congress."
04/16/2021 Legislative Program
04/14/2021 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."
03/31/2021 Tweet - "The Dream and Promise Act puts DACA, TPS, and DED recipients on a pathway to citizenship. I urge the Senate to take up H.R. 6 and reaffirm to Dreamers that their #HomeIsHere."
03/31/2021 Tweet - "Democrats are committed to fixing our broken immigration system, and the House has already passed 2 major pieces of bipartisan legislation to do so. These bills will take steps to bring our nation closer to its founding ideals, and the Senate should take them up without delay."
03/18/2021 Tweet - "Today, the House will vote on the Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to address our broken immigration system. I thank @RepRaulRuizMD & the @HispanicCaucus for their leadership and work to ensure our nation is carrying out its founding principles."
03/18/2021 Tweet - "The Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act would provide a pathway to permanent legal status for Dreamers, TPS & DED holders, and agriculture workers who are contributing to our nation. I urge my colleagues to support these bills."
03/18/2021 American Dream and Promise Act of 2021
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