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Chris Van Hollen is an American politician serving as the junior United States senator from Maryland since January 3, 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Maryland's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from January 3, 2003, to January 3, 2017. Throughout his career, Van Hollen has focused on issues such as economic policy, healthcare, and education reform.
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September 4, 2026
“The Supreme Court’s refusal to adopt an enforceable code of ethics has contributed to a decline in public trust of this vital institution.
— Chris Van Hollen
AI’s potential to reshape work is significant, and the stakes for workers are high: even a partial shift in how tasks are automated could affect millions of jobs across the economy, and workers have the necessary first-hand accounting of…
“We cannot allow this brazen corruption to stand. American foreign policy decisions must be made based on the interests of our national security – not based on the highest bidder. Since the President wouldn’t reject the gift of a $400…
Aging water systems put the health and safety of communities at risk. That’s why it’s essential we invest in modernizing community water and sewer infrastructure. This federal funding will support these much-needed improvements across…
As Maryland’s second busiest airport, Frederick Municipal Airport serves as a local economic hub, driving regional businesses, bringing visitors to Maryland, and supporting the surrounding community with a broad array of services. That’s…
Upgrading aging sewage infrastructure is essential to the health and well-being of our communities and the local economy. This federal funding will support these much-needed improvements in Boonsboro, help prevent costly problems in the…
We would further urge the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration to investigate the extent to which Secretary Bessent was involved in any decision to make LNG tankers eligible for the AFET.
This Administration has said ensuring the safety and security of American citizens abroad is one of its highest priorities. And yet, as we’ve seen violence rise in the West Bank, American citizens have been killed time and again, and they…
The Kennedy Center & every monument across America belong to the people, not to any one person — and we must keep fighting back against this Administration’s disturbing attempts to undermine that.
It is a metaphor for his presidency — if Trump can’t have his way, the American people will pay the price.
We are dealing with a narcissist who, if he can’t have his name on the Kennedy Center, wants to destroy it.
Ocean City’s beach is a destination for Marylanders and out-of-state visitors alike, making it an important economic driver for the region. It’s critical that we not only protect the beach from erosion, but that we also restore the…
The Supreme Court’s refusal to adopt an enforceable code of ethics has contributed to a decline in public trust of this vital institution. If the Court won’t act, Congress must. The highest court in our land should be held to the highest…
Once again, Trump is cozying up to dictators -- rolling over for Kim Jong-un and getting nothing in return
Without adequate and expert staff, the money that Congress has appropriated to help rural communities will not reach its intended beneficiaries.
Rural communities, small businesses, and families will lose access to important services if the proposed reorganization plan moves forward.
We will not stop fighting to fulfill our promise to the men and women of the Bureau to deliver a new, secure headquarters in Maryland so they can do their work without compromising their safety or our national security.
For the Town of Berlin, this new community center will be a place for people of all ages and backgrounds to come together. With federal funding we fought to secure, Berlin will transform the site of the historic Flower Street School into a…
Our banking regulators should work to protect consumers and the integrity of our financial system, not enrich their bosses.
Hopefully, the Trump Administration will agree with the conclusion that the Congress, the General Services Administration, and the District Court have all found, which is that Greenbelt is the proper home of the FBI.
We’re glad to see the Court acknowledge this fact, ruling that the Trump Administration’s actions are unlawful and void.
For years, Team Maryland has fought to bring the men and women of the FBI a headquarters that meets their mission and their needs.
Honoring Harriet Tubman on our nation's currency is an important recognition of her legacy and we urge you to reconsider.
The agency’s actions over the last year are an outrageous abuse of administrative power that will leave Americans sicker, poorer, and dying from preventable causes.
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