Category: Congressman Chris Van Hollen’s Announcements

Team, On Tuesday night, Donald Trump spoke about supporting working families. But his words do not match his actions. In the past year, President Trump has repeatedly tried to repeal Obamacare and rip away health care coverage from millions of Americans. He passed a shameful tax scam that gives massive tax breaks to the wealthy while […]

For Immediate Release January 20, 2018 CONTACT:  Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668   Van Hollen Statement on Republican Government Shutdown   WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement regarding the Republican government shutdown: “I am extremely disappointed that President Trump and Republican Leader Mitch McConnell rejected bipartisan proposals to keep the government open and to […]

For Immediate Release January 16, 2018 CONTACT:  Bridgett Frey (Van Hollen) – 202-228-0668 Olivia Perez-Cubas (Rubio) – 202-224-3041 Van Hollen, Rubio Introduce Legislation to Deter Foreign Interference in American Elections Includes Specific Sanctions Against Russia for Any Additional Attempts to Influence Democratic Process WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) introduced the Defending Elections […]

For Planning Purposes January 15, 2018 CONTACT:   Francesca Amodeo – 202-228-0672 TODAY: Van Hollen to Join MLK Jr. Day of Service in Howard County WASHINGTON – Today, Monday, January 15, 2018 at 10 am, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will join the Glen Mar Church, Ames Memorial United Methodist Church, and St. John Baptist Church for this year’s Martin […]

For Immediate Release December 20, 2017 CONTACT:  Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668   Van Hollen Statement on Final Passage of GOP Tax Bill   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement today regarding the Senate’s final passage of the GOP tax legislation: “Tonight, Republicans doubled down on supporting powerful corporations and special interests at the […]

For Immediate Release December 21, 2017   CONTACT:  Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668   Van Hollen Statement Opposing Republican Short-Term Funding Patch   WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement in opposition of the Republican short-term funding patch: “Republicans are once again forcing a short-term budget patch instead of dealing with the long-term needs of […]

For Immediate Release December 14, 2017 CONTACT:  Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668   Van Hollen Statement on FCC Net Neutrality Vote   WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement today regarding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) vote on Net Neutrality. Senator Van Hollen has urged that the FCC maintain a free and open internet in multiple letters […]

For Planning Purposes December 11, 2017 CONTACT:   Francesca Amodeo – 202-228-0672 FRIDAY/SATURDAY: Van Hollen to Speak at University Winter Commencements WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at the Winter Commencement for Morgan State University and the University of Maryland University College. Senator Van Hollen will congratulate students on their success and offer thoughts […]

For Immediate Release November 21, 2017 CONTACT:  Francesca Amodeo, 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Announces Full Funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program in Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the inclusion of several Maryland priorities within the Chairman’s Mark of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Interior, […]