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I continue to urge both parties to work to pass a bipartisan bill that protects all victims of domestic violence and does more to prevent those crimes. As a cosponsor of the original Violence Against Women Act in 1994, and as a father of three daughters, a grandfather of two granddaughters, and the great-grandfather of a great-granddaughter, this bill is personal for me, but also personal for every American. Lets get it done without delay.

I am proud to be joining Rep. John Lewis, a hero of the Civil Rights Movement, in reintroducing the Voter Empowerment Act on the anniversary of the 24th Amendment, which banned the discriminatorypractice of the poll tax.

It was an honor to attend the Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service today and Im proud that I could attend this historic event with Reverend Coates as my guest.

Today, as President Barack Obama took his second oath of office to preserve, protect, and defend our Constitution, we reflect on the challenges our nation has faced over the past four years, as well as the ones that lie ahead.

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) delivered remarks at an afternoon banquet hosted by the Southern Christian Leadership Conference in commemoration of the 84th birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and as part of the National Service Day.

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) took part in the National Day of Service a day for Americans across the country to come together to serve their communities in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-5) attended the 18th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Breakfast hosted by the Charles County NAACP and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Nu Zeta Omega Chapter.