Press Releases
Van Hollen, Cardin Demand Answers from SSA’s Treatment of Unions and Federal Employees
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) are raising serious concerns about the treatment of unions and federal employees at the Social Security Administration (SSA), following President Trump’s recent executive orders attacking civil servants. They have sent separate letters to SSA’s Acting Commissioner and Associate Commissioner for Labor-Management and Employee Relations [LINK], the nominee to be the Commissioner [LINK], and the nominee to be the Deputy … Continue Reading
July 25, 2018
Van Hollen, Casey, Senators Demand Transparency on Office of Refugee Resettlement Funding
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) led a letter with 17 Democratic Senators to Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar about funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). ORR is responsible for overseeing the care of unaccompanied alien children and children who are being held in federal custody after being separated from their families at the border - and ultimately, reuniting them with their families. HHS has not been forthcoming … Continue Reading
July 19, 2018
Van Hollen, Rubio Announce New Cosponsors of the Bipartisan DETER Act
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) announced new cosponsors of bipartisan Defending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines (DETER) Act: Senators Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Charles Grassley (R-Iowa). The legislation sends a powerful message to Russia and any other foreign actor seeking to disrupt our … Continue Reading
July 16, 2018
Van Hollen Discusses Trump-Putin Meeting on CNN
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined CNN’s Anderson Cooper to discuss President Trump’s meeting and press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Senator Van Hollen urged action on the DETER Act - his bipartisan legislation introduced with Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) aimed at preventing future foreign interference in U.S. elections. The DETER Act would impose immediate, harsh sanctions on foreign actors who interfere in future U.S. elections. Video of the … Continue Reading
July 13, 2018
Cardin, Van Hollen Urge Action on Election Security
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-Md.) today spoke out about the revelations that a Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin owns ByteGrid LLC, the company that hosts Maryland’s statewide voter registration, candidacy, and election management system; the online voter registration system; online ballot delivery system; and the unofficial election night results website. “This latest news from Annapolis reinforces the reality that Russia has been systematically … Continue Reading
July 10, 2018
Van Hollen Presses Wells Fargo on Frederick Layoffs
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has written to Wells Fargo CEO Timothy Sloan expressing his concerns with the bank’s plan to lay off employees in Frederick, Maryland and across the country. Senator Van Hollen wrote, “It is deeply concerning that Wells Fargo is proceeding to lay off workers after receiving a $3.4 billion windfall from the tax bill signed into law last year. As a result of this law, your company’s effective tax rate will drop nearly one-third from what you paid in 2016.” … Continue Reading
July 09, 2018
Van Hollen Statement on Kavanaugh Nomination
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen released the following statement regarding President Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court: “The person who fills Justice Kennedy's position on the Supreme Court will have a pivotal role in making decisions that will impact every American for generations to come. Tonight, President Trump had an opportunity to pick a mainstream, consensus Supreme Court nominee who could garner broad bipartisan support. Disappointingly, but not … Continue Reading
July 06, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce over $1 Million in Federal Funding for Cunningham Falls State Park
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced $1,008,132 in federal funding for improvements to Cunningham Falls State Park through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership. This investment will go to upgrading the Park’s sidewalks and walkways, picnic pads, and parking area. Although the Trump Administration has repeatedly tried to cut funding for the LWCF, Senators Cardin and Van Hollen have worked to successfully maintain … Continue Reading
July 06, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $140,000 for Eastern Shore Economic Development
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin have announced that the Economic Development Administration (EDA) will award $140,000 to the Eastern Shore for the development and implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy (CEDS). Both the Tri-County Council for the Lower Eastern Shore and the Mid-Shore Regional Council will receive $70,000, benefiting Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester, Caroline, Dorchester, and Talbot counties. Each CEDS plan will be geared toward bringing … Continue Reading
July 05, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce over $110,000 in Federal Funding to Garrett College
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced $110,543 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to Garrett College. This investment will provide $60,543 for the College to purchase state-of-the-art STEM equipment and $50,000 to improve internet access and IT infrastructure. “A strong economy in Garrett County and across the state starts with a strong education. This funding achieves two important goals. It will allow Garrett College to better serve its … Continue Reading
July 05, 2018
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $5 Million in Federal Funding for Bay Cleanup Through Regional Partners
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin announced over $5 million in federal funding for efforts to research and restore the Chesapeake Bay. This funding, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Chesapeake Bay Program, includes $5 million for the Chesapeake Bay Trust; $199,572 for the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay; and $74,980 for the Chesapeake Research Consortium. It will allow these partners to continue crucial work to reduce pollution, improve research, and … Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Public Service Awardees for Harford County
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced the Harford County recipients of his 2018 Public Service Award. The Van Hollen Public Service Award is designed to commend a high school senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community or public service. Students who embody this commitment are dedicated to making a positive change that will benefit their community, state, or nation. Senator Van Hollen is announcing over 90 recipients throughout Maryland. “Just as … Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Public Service Awardees for Eastern Shore
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced the Eastern Shore recipients of his 2018 Public Service Award. The Van Hollen Public Service Award is designed to commend a high school senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community or public service. Students who embody this commitment are dedicated to making a positive change that will benefit their community, state, or nation. Senator Van Hollen is announcing over 90 recipients throughout Maryland. “Just as … Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Public Service Awardees for Cecil County
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced the Cecil County recipients of his 2018 Public Service Award. The Van Hollen Public Service Award is designed to commend a high school senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community or public service. Students who embody this commitment are dedicated to making a positive change that will benefit their community, state, or nation. Senator Van Hollen is announcing over 90 recipients throughout Maryland. “Just as … Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Public Service Awardees for Western Maryland
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced the Western Maryland recipients of his 2018 Public Service Award. The Van Hollen Public Service Award is designed to commend a high school senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community or public service. Students who embody this commitment are dedicated to making a positive change that will benefit their community, state, or nation. Senator Van Hollen is announcing over 90 recipients throughout Maryland. “Just as … Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Public Service Awardees for Southern Maryland
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced the recipients of his 2018 Public Service Award in St. Mary’s, Charles, and Calvert Counties. The Van Hollen Public Service Award is designed to commend a high school senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community or public service. Students who embody this commitment are dedicated to making a positive change that will benefit their community, state, or nation. Senator Van Hollen is announcing over 90 recipients … Continue Reading
July 03, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Public Service Awardees for Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced the recipients of his 2018 Public Service Award from Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties. The Van Hollen Public Service Award is designed to commend a high school senior who has demonstrated a high level of commitment to community or public service. Students who embody this commitment are dedicated to making a positive change that will benefit their community, state, or nation. Senator Van Hollen is announcing over 90 recipients … Continue Reading
July 02, 2018
Van Hollen Secures $15M for Innovative Manufacturing Research at APG that will Boost Maryland’s Economy
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has announced that he successfully secured $15 million in funding to propel manufacturing research managed by the Army Research Lab (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) in the Fiscal Year 2019 Defense Appropriations Act. This funding will directly support the Advanced Manufacturing Materials and Processes (AMMP) Consortium, which is working to boost next-generation manufacturing. This funding is in addition to the $23 million that Senator Van Hollen … Continue Reading
July 02, 2018
Van Hollen Announces Full Funding for Implementation of the Childhood Cancer STAR Act
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen has announced that the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act will be fully funded at authorized levels for the first time since it became law earlier this month. Senator Van Hollen was an original co-sponsor of the law and pushed for its passage. Additionally, as part of a historic $2 billion increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Senator Van Hollen secured $30 million for the National … Continue Reading
June 28, 2018
Van Hollen Statement on Capital Gazette Shooting
WASHINGTON - Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement on the shooting in Annapolis, Maryland: “The Capital Gazette is a local institution and vital to how our community gets our information. No one should have to fend off bullets in the newsroom while doing their jobs—this is not normal. While we don’t know what motivated this attack, we must do all we can to stand together in times of great tragedy and unite to end the violence. My heart is with the … Continue Reading
