Press Releases
Van Hollen Joins Democratic Senators in Introducing Temporary Protected Status for The Bahamas
Following reports that the Trump Administration will refuse to grant temporary protections to Bahamians affected by Hurricane Dorian, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), joined Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Doug Jones … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings, Ruppersberger, and Sarbanes Announce Over $207,000 for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $207,054 in federal funding for the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue. The funding, awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, will be used for a firefighting training course for members of the Department. The training course will provide instruction to 375 personnel and will … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Van Hollen, Senators Introduce Legislation to Fight Methane Pollution from Pipelines
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced a bill to protect public health and safety and fight climate change by reducing dangerous leaks from pipelines that release methane and other hazardous gases and pollutants into the air. The Methane Emissions from Transmission Harm American Neighborhoods and the Environment (METHANE) Act would require owners and operators of pipelines and pipeline facilities to use the best available technology to detect and repair leaking pipelines. In … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces Almost $300,000 for the Baltimore City Fire Department
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representatives Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $298,345 in federal funding for the Baltimore City Fire Department (BCFD). The funding, awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, will be used to purchase new equipment for the Department and to support their Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine pilot program, a partnership … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Van Hollen, Young, Cardin, Graham Urge Trump to Act on Kashmir Crisis
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), Ben Cardin, (D-Md.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote to President Trump raising their concerns about the ongoing situation in Kashmir and urging him to take immediate action to help end the current humanitarian crisis there. "With each passing day, the situation for the people of Kashmir becomes increasingly difficult. Therefore, we ask that you call upon Prime Minister Modi to fully restore telecommunications and internet … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce More than $395,000 for Allegany County Maker Space
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) today announced more than $395,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for the Western Maryland Works (WMW) Allegany County Maker Space. The new Cumberland center will house training programs in advanced manufacturing and other sectors, office space for selected start-ups, a collaborative work space for the community, and classes taught by Small Business Development Center staff. … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Commerce IG on Reports of Suppression and Retaliation at NOAA
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 13 Senate Democrats wrote to U.S. Department of Commerce Inspector General Peggy Gustafson demanding answers following recent reports of improper behavior at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA), including one that Commerce Department officials threatened to fire NOAA employees for contradicting the President’s false assertions about the projected path of Hurricane Dorian.In their letter, the Senators also denounced … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Cardin, Van Hollen, Sarbanes, Raskin, Trone Announce $50K for Montgomery County MLK Day of Service
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen John Sarbanes, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announce the recent award of $50,000 for Montgomery County’s Volunteer Center through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency responsible for volunteering and service programs. The grant will support the Volunteer Center, which is a part of the County’s Office of Community Partnerships, in engaging 3,000 volunteers on next year’s … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Laud Final Confirmation of U.S. District Court Judge for Maryland
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) praised the long-awaited confirmation of U.S. Magistrate Judge Stephanie Gallagher to fill the vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland. Judge Gallagher will occupy the seat previously held by Judge William D. Quarles, Jr., who announced his retirement effective February 2016. The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts previously declared this Maryland seat as a judicial emergency based on the length of … Continue Reading
September 11, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Raskin, Trone Announce over $653,000 for Road Repair in Frederick and Washington Counties
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) have announced $653,805 in federal funding for the Maryland State Highway Administration to reimburse repair work to fix damages to roads caused by the heavy rains and catastrophic flooding that hit parts of Frederick and Washington Counties in May and June 2018. Immediately after the severe weather events, the Maryland Congressional Delegation, led by Senators Cardin and Van Hollen, wrote … Continue Reading
September 10, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce over $407,000 for Water Witch Fire Company in Cecil County
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $407,142 in federal funding for the Water Witch Fire Company in Port Deposit, Md. The funding, awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, will be used to purchase 48 complete sets of turn-out gear and spare bottles and to replace the Company's air cylinder/compressor which is used for refilling oxygen tanks. "Providing our first responders with the equipment they … Continue Reading
September 09, 2019
Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Treasury Department for Measures taken by Administration to Keep Jobs in the United States
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) pressed Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Charles Rettig for measures the Administration is taking to keep jobs in the United States and mitigate the harm caused by a new loophole created by the Republican-led 2017 tax law that encourages U.S. companies to move jobs and operations overseas. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Representative Peter DeFazio (D-OR-04) … Continue Reading
September 06, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce Over $47,000 for Midland Volunteer Fire Company
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $47,587 in federal funding for the Midland Volunteer Fire Company. The funding, awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, will be used to replace hydraulic rescue tools that are 40 years old.“Providing our first responders with the equipment they need is crucial to their ability to serve and protect our communities and this … Continue Reading
September 06, 2019
Van Hollen, Senate Democrats to Lighthizer: No Trade Negotiations With Brazil Until Bolsonaro Protects the Amazon
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen joined a group of Democratic Senators in urging U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to postpone any trade negotiations with Brazil until President Jair Bolsonaro fully enforces his country's environmental laws and regulations to protect the Amazon from continued illegal deforestation. In the letter, the senators also called on Lighthizer to swiftly resolve the U.S.-China trade war which has disrupted global trade patterns and driven China to rely … Continue Reading
September 05, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Host Rural Broadband Roundtable in Hagerstown with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks and 43 Federal, State and Local Stakeholders
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representative David Trone (all D-Md.) hosted a roundtable on rural broadband with FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks in Hagerstown, Maryland. The roundtable included 43 federal, state, and local stakeholders for a discussion on increasing access to rural broadband and the importance of cyber security. The roundtable comes just after the trio announced $2.9 million in funding for broadband expansion in Garrett County. "Expanding … Continue Reading
September 05, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Sarbanes Announce Over $103,000 for the Annapolis Fire Department
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced $103,964 in federal funding for the Annapolis Fire Department. The funding, awarded through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, will be used to purchase seven automated chest compression units. Chest compression units, which administer chest compressions in place of manual CPR, are a critical tool for first responders assisting a patient … Continue Reading
September 03, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Cummings, Hoyer Announce Over $116,000 for Economic Development Program at the University of Maryland/Morgan State University
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Representatives Elijah E. Cummings and Steny Hoyer (all D-Md.) announced $116,667 in federal funding for the University Center Economic Development Program at the University of Maryland and Morgan State University Joint Center for Economic Development. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA), will be used to provide the program with research tools and technical assistance so that … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer, Announce Grant Funding for Quantum Computing and Networking at the University of Maryland
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (all D-Md.) announced $1.74 million in grant funding from the Department of Energy (DOE) to the University of Maryland, College Park for two projects to advance the development of quantum computing and networking. "The University of Maryland has been a leader in the field of quantum computing for years and continues to produce critical research in this vital area," said Senator Van Hollen. "This funding is … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $2.79 million to Combat Violence Against Women in Maryland
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) have announced $2,793,480 in federal funding to combat violence against women. The funding, awarded through the U.S. Department of Justice's STOP (Services, Training, Officers, Prosecutors) Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program, enhances the capacity of communities across our state to develop and strengthen effective law enforcement and prosecution strategies to address violent crimes against women, as well as to develop and … Continue Reading
August 30, 2019
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