On the recordSeptember 19, 2023
Before the pandemic struck, I had introduced legislation to close what we call the 'homework gap', because students without access to broadband were put at a big disadvantage.
Source
congress.govChris Van Hollen: “Before the pandemic struck, I had introduced legislation to close what we call the 'homework gap', because students…”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing his efforts to address educational disparities due to lack of broadband access.
Share
More from Chris Van Hollen
Aug 15, 2026
The American people deserve a healthcare system informed by the best available evidence.
Aug 25, 2026
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…
Sep 3, 2026
“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…
Aug 19, 2026
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…
Other voices in this conversation
