Press Releases
Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge President Biden to Prioritize Deteriorating Security Situation in Northern Kosovo
This week, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers in a letter to President Biden urging the administration to prioritize addressing the deteriorating security situation between Kosovo and Serbia. Joining Senator Shaheen on the letter in addition to Senator Van Hollen are U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Dick Durbin … Continue Reading
June 26, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin Deliver Federal Funding to Baltimore Community Lending, Unveil Renovation Plans for Business Development & Resource Center
On Friday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) joined Baltimore Community Lending (BCL) leadership and small business owners to highlight the $1 million they fought to secure in the Fiscal Year 2023 appropriations package to support the renovation of BCL’s new Small Business Development and Resource Center and office headquarters. The Senators secured this federal funding as part of their effort to increase economic opportunity in disadvantaged communities. … Continue Reading
June 26, 2023
Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces More Than $267 Million for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment in Maryland
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie B. Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $267,738,400 in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding for the state of Maryland to expand access to affordable, reliable, high-speed broadband. This new federal investment is part of the Biden-Harris administration’s Internet for All initiative and it will … Continue Reading
June 26, 2023
Van Hollen, Colleagues Highlight Need for FTC to Approve “Click to Cancel” Rule to Crackdown on Predatory Subscription Practices
U.S. Senators Chris VanHollen (D-Md.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore) wrote to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission in support of its proposed “click to cancel” rule to make it easier for consumers to get out of unwanted subscriptions, memberships, and other recurring-payment programs. The proposed rulemaking aims to ensure companies give consumers the ability to cancel services simply and easily and clear information when … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Van Hollen, Graham Push for Additional U.S. Support of Ukrainian Air Defense
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) wrote to Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed and Ranking Member Roger Wicker urging the Committee to support Ukraine’s air defense by facilitating the transfer of additional U.S. air defense assets to Ukraine. The Senators write, “As Ukraine continues its brave fight against Russia’s unprovoked invasion, we write regarding the urgent need to support Ukraine’s air defense and help … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin Welcome U.S. Army Corps Recommendations for the Port of Baltimore Shipping Channel
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Energy and Water Subcommittee, and Ben Cardin, a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, (both D-Md.) praised the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for its ongoing commitment to improving navigation, efficiency and safety at the Port of Baltimore. This week, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, recommended further deepening and … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Maryland Congressional Delegation Members Announce $20 Million for Major Mondawmin Station Infrastructure Improvements
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $20 million for the Maryland Department of Transportation Maryland Transit Administration’s (MDOT MTA) Mondawmin RAISE Transit Hub Project. This federal investment will support upgrades to the station’s transit infrastructure and improve pedestrian accessibility in the surrounding area. The funds are provided … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $4.2 Million in Federal Funding for Maryland Rural Development Projects in Key Committee Legislation
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced the inclusion of $4,240,000 in direct federal funding for projects they requested within the Senate Appropriations Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Related Agencies Subcommittee’s proposed funding legislation for fiscal year 2024. The projects support development in rural communities, in areas ranging from education … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $1 Million for Manufacturing and Innovation in Maryland
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $1,375,686 for the Maryland Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) to support local small- and medium-sized manufacturing businesses and create job opportunities in Maryland. This federal funding, awarded by the Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $3 Million in Federal Funding for New NSA Bethesda Fire Station in Key Committee Legislation
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen,a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Senator Ben Cardin(bothD-Md.) announcedthe inclusion of$3,000,000 indirectfederal fundingthat they requestedwithin the Senate Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Subcommittee fiscal year 2024 funding bill for the planning and design of a new fire station atNaval Support Activity Bethesda (NSA Bethesda). The current fire stationat NSA Bethesda– the naval installation home … Continue Reading
June 20, 2023
Van Hollen, Jayapal Lead Bicameral Letter with Over 70 Members, Urging President Biden to Discuss Upholding Human Rights and Democratic Values During Upcoming Meeting with Indian PM Modi
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) led a bicameral letter with over 70 of their colleagues, urging President Biden to discuss the need to protect human rights and democratic values in India as he meets with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi this week. “As the world’s oldest democracy and the world’s largest democracy, the United States and India have forged a close relationship based on strategic interests and … Continue Reading
June 20, 2023
Van Hollen, Durbin, Colleagues Urge Department of Education to Reinstate the Gainful Employment Rule
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and their colleagues in sending a public comment letter to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, urging him to reinstate the Gainful Employment Rule. The proposed Gainful Employment Rule uses a debt-to-earnings (DTE) ratio and an earnings premium (EP) test to determine whether career education programs, including all programs at for-profit colleges, are providing value and preparing … Continue Reading
June 20, 2023
On Anniversary of the Fall of Roe v. Wade, Van Hollen, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect the Right of Women to Cross State Lines to Seek Abortion Care
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) alongside their Democratic colleagues, including Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), in re-introducing the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act. As states across the country continue to attack women’s freedoms, this legislation would block … Continue Reading
June 20, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin, Mfume Aim to Protect Student-Athletes from Dangerous Heat Illness
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen joined Senator Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) in introducing legislation today, the Jordan McNair Student-Athlete Heat Fatality Prevention Act, which would require collegiate athletic programs to create heat emergency action plans and to practice those plans to protect student-athletes from life-threatening heat-related illnesses. Heat is the leading climate-related cause of deaths, and rising temperatures pose a serious risk to those participating in outdoor … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
On World Sea Turtle Day, Van Hollen, Markey, Cornyn Announce Legislation to Bolster Rescue and Recovery of Stranded Sea Turtles
Today, on World Sea Turtle Day, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) in announcing the reintroduction of the Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation to establish a new $30 million grant program at the Department of Commerce to fund institutions in Maryland and across the United States in their efforts to rescue, rehabilitate, and research stranded sea turtles. Congressman Bill Keating … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
Van Hollen, Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring Juneteenth
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and their Senate colleagues in introducing a Senate resolution in honor of Juneteenth. Full resolution text can be found here and below. “Commemorating June 19, 2023, as ‘Juneteenth National Independence Day’ in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach the frontier areas … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Van Hollen, Booker, Brown, Davis, Burgess Reintroduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Resolution Supporting World Sickle Cell Awareness Day
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) reintroduced a resolution expressing support for the designation of June 19, 2023 as “World Sickle Cell Awareness Day” to increase public awareness about sickle cell disease and the continued need for research, early detection, and effective treatments that lead to a cure. U.S. Representatives Danny Davis (D-Ill.) and Michael Burgess (R-Texas) introduced the House companion … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner, Kaine Statement on the FAA Reauthorization
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) along with Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) issued the following statement regarding legislation to reauthorize Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) programs: “The three airports of the Washington metropolitan area have worked in tandem for decades to connect the nation’s capital to destinations around the world while serving as centerpieces of the region’s economy. We will strongly oppose any … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Van Hollen, Coons, Risch, Cardin, Tillis, Colleagues Write Open Letter of Support for Imprisoned Reporter Evan Gershkovich
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) in writing an open letter to wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The letter condemns his unjust detention by the Russian government and shows him their support during his wrongful imprisonment. The lawmakers write, “We write to express our profound anger and concern over your unjust and wrongful detention in … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Van Hollen, Carper, Colleagues Urge EPA to Strengthen Methane Actions
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.) in a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to strengthen its proposed rule to reduce methane emissions from oil and gas production and to implement key provisions of the Methane Emission Reduction Program without delay. The lawmakers wrote: “We strongly support the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) critical work to reduce methane … Continue Reading
