The Medicare Cost Cap Act will create a $5,000 ceiling on out-of-pocket costs for people with Traditional Medicare.
Chris Van Hollen
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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.
In the midst of a housing crisis, when homelessness is at a record high, HUD should not be implementing a rule change that would make it more difficult for vulnerable populations to seek assistance.
While the administration claims this is an effort to 'defend women’s rights,' the reality is that it will target the entire LGBTQ+ community.
This proposed rule actually directs HUD to ignore longstanding legal precedent prohibiting discrimination on the basis of both sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Fed has been plagued by ethics scandals in recent years involving at least six senior Fed officials.
During the blackout period, FOMC officials are required to ‘refrain from expressing their views about macroeconomic developments or monetary policy issues,’
The FOMC generally prohibits external communications around FOMC meetings to ‘reinforce the public’s confidence in the transparency and integrity of the monetary policy process.’
Speaking the truth is not a fireable offense. It is the public duty of every citizen who cares about protecting our health.
Given the lack of any evidence of wrongdoing whatsoever, we support the EPA employees’ continued campaign to be exonerated and applaud them for the bravery it took to speak out about these matters of grave public concern.
Even after the recent revelations from EPA legal counsel, EPA continues to retaliate against staff by upholding the suspensions of over 140 workers and the firing of 20 others.
Maritime commerce is a key economic driver in our state, with the Port of Baltimore alone supporting more than more than 273,000 good-paying jobs in Maryland. That’s why we’re fighting for resources to strengthen U.S. competitiveness in…
In light of recent evidence showing a violation of constitutional and whistleblower rights, we demand that you reverse the firings and disciplinary actions imposed on employees for signing a "Declaration of Dissent” in defense of…
I have a question for you, Maryland Democrats: Are you going to shut up?
Team Maryland’s top priority is delivering for our communities, and yesterday’s meeting was an opportunity to discuss the ways that we continue to work together for our great state.
People are suffering because of the lack of affordable housing. This isn’t going to solve the whole thing, but it is one important step in the right direction.
The speaker of the House needs to release this bill that has been passed by his body and by the United States Senate, and we need to do it now.
I do know that the governor has a major affordable housing initiative, and I’ve discussed that with him many times. But Congress had an opportunity, and still has an opportunity, to do its part.
The ongoing violence and dire humanitarian situation on the ground in Sudan demand immediate U.S. action.
Investing in community spaces is not just about buildings—it’s about creating places where young people and families feel safe, supported, and proud.
Our immigration judges must have full protection under the law and the removals of Jackler and Jaroch are in clear violation of the Civil Service Reform Act.
I’m glad to see the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit grant this request.
We cannot allow the Trump administration to roll back our civil rights and attack Americans’ liberties.
We are concerned that those efforts, which were calculated to compel states into inaccurately purging voters, may be the pretext for more meritless pre- and post-election challenges, including interfering with election certification.
Members of the Foreign Service work tirelessly to protect and promote America’s interests – strengthening America’s diplomatic relationships, safeguarding our national security, and providing vital assistance to U.S. citizens abroad – and…





