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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.

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Jun 10, 2026

This deterrence is achieved by public awareness of the Department’s prosecutive interest in, and prosecution of, election fraud—not through interference with the process itself.

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Jun 10, 2026

The civil servants who power our State Department play a critical role in advancing our national security interests and stewarding American diplomacy around the globe. This bill will help ensure the integrity of the State Department as a…

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Jun 9, 2026

The expertise of our Foreign Service is vital to maintaining and advancing American interests around the world.

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Jun 9, 2026

Denying Minister Ben-Gvir a U.S. visa would send a clear and necessary message: individuals who abuse public office to degrade detained civilians should not be granted the privilege of entry into the United States.

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Jun 9, 2026

The U.S.-Israel relationship does not require silence in the face of humiliation of detainees or conduct that undermines basic human dignity.

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Jun 9, 2026

Foreign officials who publicly degrade, intimidate, or encourage the mistreatment of detained civilians should not be welcomed on American soil.

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Jun 9, 2026

Congress must not legitimize anti-Muslim proposals that undermine those protections or foster division among the people we represent.

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Jun 9, 2026

To be clear, American Muslims serve this nation in every capacity and are entitled to the same constitutional protections as all other Americans.

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Jun 8, 2026

Instead of supporting these workers, Donald Trump continues to attack them.

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Jun 7, 2026

We will continue fighting back in support of our civil servants and the crucial work they do on behalf of the American people.

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Jun 7, 2026

The merit-based federal workforce is a cornerstone of our government, and this corrupt policy only undermines the quality of services delivered to the American people in favor of political cronyism.

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Jun 6, 2026

Today, a federal judge made clear what we have long known: the Department of Justice was engaged in a vindictive prosecution against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. As the judge stated, this was a blatant ‘abuse of prosecutorial power’ – one that…

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Jun 6, 2026

If my colleagues can’t vote to support this amendment, I don’t know how they can look at themselves in the mirror at night.

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Jun 6, 2026

Our amendment would do just that – turning the Trump Administration’s corrupt scheme into a compensation fund for those officers who were injured or faced losses as a result of January 6th, as well as their families.

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Jun 6, 2026

While the Trump Administration set up a taxpayer-funded slush fund to reward those who attacked them, after facing the horrors of that day, it’s our law enforcement officers and their families who deserve to be compensated for their…

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Jun 6, 2026

The true heroes of January 6th are the men and women who put their lives on the line, defending our Capitol from violent insurrectionists.

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Jun 6, 2026

Americans across our country rely on the critical services that the nonpartisan, highly skilled federal workforce provides. Instead of supporting these workers, Donald Trump continues to attack them. The merit-based federal workforce is a…

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Jun 5, 2026

The amendments I’ve put forward are aimed at doing just that – including by reining in President Trump’s rampant crypto corruption and ensuring that no senior elected official can use cryptocurrency to sell access to the highest levels of…

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Jun 5, 2026

It is essential that Congress and the American public receive accurate, comprehensive estimates of the costs of the war in Iran.

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Jun 5, 2026

Taking a company public can be complex and costly – especially for our small businesses. This bipartisan legislation provides companies the flexibility they need to grow and thrive. We must support new pathways for businesses – and the…

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Jun 4, 2026

This war is only making our nation less safe and driving up costs for the American people.

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Jun 3, 2026

I think this was a blunder. When you're digging a hole, you should stop digging, and that sounds like maybe what we're doing finally.

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Jun 2, 2026

Unfortunately, this administration has engaged in repeated efforts to undermine these crucial programs.

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May 30, 2026

The bridge’s collapse hurt not only our region but our entire nation, impacting our economy and the livelihoods of thousands.

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