Press Releases
Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings Announce $2.8 Million for Environmental Workforce Training at UMBC
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Elijah E. Cummings (all D-Md.) announced $2,822,789 in federal funding for an innovative environmental workforce training program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). The funding, provided through the National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) program, invests in the next generation of scientists by implementing a thesis-master's program focusing on Chesapeake Bay's socio-ecological challenges. … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Answers from HHS on Sudden End to Women’s Health Helpline
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, Ben Cardin, (Both D-Md.) and colleagues are seeking answers from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on the abrupt shutdown of the Women's Health toll-free hotline, which has helped tens of thousands of women with accurate and reliable medical information for more than 20 years. Writing to Secretary Alex Azar and the Director of the HHS Office on Women's Health (OWH) in response to constituent complaints, Senators Cardin and Van Hollen, along with … Continue Reading
August 29, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin and Colleagues Demand Trump Administration End Remain in Mexico Policy
"Not only does this policy do nothing to protect either migrants or U.S. interests, we have grave concerns about its legality, recent efforts to expand it, and the dangerous conditions it forces asylum seekers to endure while waiting for their cases to be heard." U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (Both D-Md), with nearly two dozen Democratic Senate colleagues, are calling on the Trump administration to stop restricting access to the U.S. asylum system by ending its Remain in … Continue Reading
August 29, 2019
Van Hollen, Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces Nearly $3.7 Million to Address Youth Homelessness
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) today announced more than $3,699,000 in federal funding for the City of Baltimore Mayor's Office of Human Services through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. These federal funds will support a comprehensive planning process to develop the best strategies to meet the needs of homeless youth in … Continue Reading
August 29, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer, Brown Announce Nearly $3.5 Million to Address Youth Homelessness in Prince George’s County
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny Hoyer and Anthony Brown (all D-Md.) today announced the award of more than $3,482,000 in federal funding for Prince George's County to tackle youth homelessness through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Youth Homelessness Demonstration Program. The "Promise Prince George's" initiative will support a comprehensive community planning process to meet the unique needs of homeless youth in this community. … Continue Reading
August 29, 2019
Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Urge Republican-Controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to Oppose Proposal that Could Raise Electricity Prices for Millions of Americans, Jeopardize Thousands of Jobs, and Dramatically Increase Carbon Emissions
Senate Democrats Send Letter To Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Neil Chatterjee Condemning FERC's Consideration Of Order That Would Undermine State Policies Designed To Support Clean Energy, Hike Electricity Prices For Millions, Kill Thousands Of Jobs, And Increase Carbon Emissions FERC Commission, Soon With 2-1 Republican Majority, Reportedly Considering A New Order That Would Hurt American People With Price Hikes And Job Cuts, Set Back Climate Crisis Fight Senate … Continue Reading
August 29, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $400,000 for Improvements to Locust Grove Sewer Pumping Station
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) have announced $400,000 in federal funding for the Locust Grove Sewer Improvements project in Allegany County, Md. The funding, provided by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), will be used to install new sewage pumps and wells, as well as replace mechanical, HVAC, and electrical systems at the Locust Grove pump station -- which after 40 years of operation has reached the end of its useful life. These … Continue Reading
August 28, 2019
Md. & Va. Senators Question Decision to Reduce Payments for Employees Affected by Relocation of USDA Research Agencies
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-MD), along with Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to explain its decision to reduce payments to Economic Research Service (ERS) and National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) employees who have declined to relocate to Kansas City following the Trump Administration's slapdash decision to move the two key research agencies out of Washington D.C. "We are troubled by the … Continue Reading
August 27, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce $800,000 for Oyster Habitat Restoration
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny Hoyer (all D-Md.) have announced $800,000 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources' partners to restore oyster habitats throughout the Chesapeake Bay. This funding, provided by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will allow the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to work in conjunction with NOAA, the Oyster Recovery Partnership, and the University of Maryland Center for … Continue Reading
August 27, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $2.9 Million in Funding for Broadband Expansion in Garrett County
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representative David Trone (all D-MD) announced $2.9 Million in federal funding for broadband expansion in Garrett County provided by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Over the next decade, this funding will expand broadband access to 2,454 homes and businesses. "Expanding access to broadband opens doors across our communities, connecting students, jobseekers, healthcare providers, businesses, entrepreneurs, and more with the … Continue Reading
August 27, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $1.7 Million in Federal Funding to Modernize 911 Services in Maryland
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $1.7 million in federal funding to help 911 call centers in Maryland upgrade to Next Generation 911 (NG911) capabilities. The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Commerce and U.S. Department of Transportation, will enhance emergency number services by creating a faster, more resilient system that allows digital information to flow seamlessly from the public, through the 911 network, and ultimately to first … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Van Hollen, Democrats Oppose Labor Department Proposal to Create Duplicative, Lower-Quality Unregistered Apprenticeships
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined a group of his Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Acting Secretary Patrick Pizzella opposing the Labor Department's recent proposal to undermine the highly effective and widely supported registered apprenticeship program. The proposed rule would create duplicative, unnecessary, and lower-quality "industry-recognized apprenticeship programs" (IRAPs), that would not provide the same crucial benefits and protections as long-established registered … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Baltimore Delegation Announces Almost $1 Million in Catastrophic Preparedness Funding for Baltimore City
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) have announced $937,700 in federal funding for catastrophic preparedness for the City of Baltimore. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Regional Catastrophic Preparedness Grant Program, is designed to expand collaboration and build capacity when dealing with disasters. "Baltimore - both as a major city in its own right … Continue Reading
August 26, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $70,000 for Eastern Shore Economic Development
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) have announced $70,000 in federal funding for the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland for their Economic Development District Planning program. The funding, awarded through the Economic Development Administration (EDA), will be used to develop and implement a comprehensive economic development strategy for Somerset, Wicomico, and Worcester Counties. "Having a clear strategy for economic development is crucial … Continue Reading
August 23, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce Almost $90,000 in USDA Rural Development Grants for Western Maryland
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) have announced $89,300 in Rural Development Grants for Allegany and Garrett Counties. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Community Facilities Direct Loans and Grants Program, includes: $50,000 for Allegany County, Md. to help purchase a road maintenance truck that will be used in the Flintstone, Md. service area of the county. The truck is an essential piece of … Continue Reading
August 23, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce $3.5 Million for UMD/NIST Quantum Information Research
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny Hoyer (all D-Md.) have announced an award of $3.5 million for the University of Maryland (UMD) College Park and the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Joint Quantum Institute (JQI) and Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science (QuICS). Research at JQI and QuICS explores the possibilities of quantum mechanics and information processing. This funding, provided by NIST, will be used to supply … Continue Reading
August 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud Progress on Path to Restore Chesapeake Bay Islands
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today applauded a new agreement between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and the Maryland Port Administration that allows for the start of final design work in the restoration of James and Barren islands, which are fast disappearing. Primarily using material dredged from Baltimore Harbor approach channels, what is known as the "Mid-Chesapeake Bay Island Ecosystem Restoration Project" (Mid-Bay Island Project) … Continue Reading
August 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Raskin Announce $6.1 Million for Ocean Education and Outreach Efforts
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $6,135,835 in federal funding for ocean education and outreach efforts. The funding, awarded through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), will go to the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Foundation is a leading voice for U.S. protected waters, working with communities to conserve and expand those places for a healthy ocean, coasts, and Great … Continue Reading
August 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $668,000 to Fight Opioid Crisis in Western Maryland
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $668,000 in federal funding to fight the opioid crisis in Western Maryland, as part of $2.4 million for Maryland overall. This investment will help health centers increase access to high-quality integrated mental health and substance abuse disorders services, including opioid addiction. The funding, awarded through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as part of the Integrated … Continue Reading
August 22, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $1 Million in Funding for Rural Opioid Response in Garrett County
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representative David Trone (all D-MD) announced $1 million in federal funding to fight the opioid and addiction epidemic in Garrett County. The funding was awarded to the Stand Together Garrett County Against Drug Abuse consortium, which plans to implement a comprehensive community plan to reverse the trends of substance abuse in the county. Garrett County has been hit particularly hard from the opioid epidemic, with the rural nature … Continue Reading
