Press Releases
Van Hollen Joins Lawsuit to Hold President Trump Accountable to the Constitution
Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), U.S. Representative John Conyers (D-MI), and nearly 200 other Members of Congress to ask the courts to intervene and compel President Trump to comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution -- one of our most critical protections against corruption and foreign influence. This Clause requires all Presidents to first seek and obtain the consent of Congress before accepting any gifts, payments, or … Continue Reading
June 14, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $200,000 for Contaminated Site Cleanup in Baltimore
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a $200,000 grant to the City of Baltimore to clean up contaminated properties. "Creating economic opportunity and jobs in Baltimore is an urgent priority, and this funding will give critical assistance to the communities that need it the most,"said Senator Van Hollen."Cleaning up contaminated properties is a win-win for Baltimore - less pollution and more … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Van Hollen, Menendez, Kennedy, Rubio, Warren, Cochran Lead Bipartisan Flood Insurance Reform Bill
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), along with Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), and Thad Cochran (R-Miss.), today introduced comprehensive, bipartisan legislation to extend the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for six years while instituting a series of sweeping reforms to address the waste, abuse and mismanagement plaguing the system. The Senators are members of the Senate Banking and Appropriations Committees, … Continue Reading
June 13, 2017
Cardin, Van Hollen Urge Appropriators to Maintain Critical Funding to Appalachian Regional Commission
U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen (both D-MD) joined a group of Senators representing six states in urging Senate appropriators to fully fund the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) in 2018 at $152 million - in opposition to the Trump Administration's proposal to end the state-federal partnership. For more than fifty years, ARC has provided funding and support for job-creating community projects across the 13 Appalachian states, producing an average of $204 million in annual … Continue Reading
June 12, 2017
Van Hollen Discusses Local Priorities with Prince George’s County Council
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) today met with members of the Prince George's County Council to discuss issues facing the Council and communities across the County, and federal priorities for the region. "Prince George's County is working on a wide range of priorities, from improving our transportation systems and building the Purple Line, to affordable housing and health care, to securing the site selection for the new consolidated FBI headquarters," said Senator Van Hollen. … Continue Reading
June 12, 2017
Van Hollen, Members of Congress Urge Secretary DeVos to Protect Students, Reverse Student Loan Decisions
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), as well as U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and over 150 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos highlighting concerns surrounding the U.S. Department of Education's decision to make changes to the student loan servicing contract procurement process and remove key requirements that were intended to support and protect … Continue Reading
June 09, 2017
Van Hollen Announces Service Academy Applications Now Being Accepted
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced that his office is accepting applications from students in Maryland for nominations to one of the UniformedServiceAcademies. All applications and supporting materials must be received in Senator Van Hollen's Rockville Office by 5:00 pm onOctober 6, 2017. The Rockville office is located at 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 960, Rockville, MD 20850. More information and the online application can be found here. Applicants who are selected to meet with Senator … Continue Reading
June 07, 2017
Van Hollen, Graham, Klobuchar, Gillibrand Urge the Administration Not to Return New York and Maryland Diplomatic Compounds in the U.S. to Russian Control
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) have urged the Administration not to return two diplomatic compounds in the U.S. to Russian control. Intelligence reports indicate that the two compounds - one in Maryland and one in New York - were used by the Russian government for intelligence-related purposes. In response to Russia's unprecedented interference in the 2016 election and repeated harassment of U.S. diplomats in … Continue Reading
June 07, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $500,000 for Affordable Housing Funding in Prince George’s County
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) have announced $500,000 in federal funding for affordable housing in Prince George's County. The funding - which comes from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta - will be used by Montgomery Housing Partnerships, Inc. with Enterprise Community Loan Fund, Inc. to renovate and expand the Parkview Manor development in Hyattsville. Renovations will create new handicap-accessible units and incorporate sustainability features in existing … Continue Reading
June 07, 2017
Van Hollen Announce $17.78 Million for Army Corps of Engineers Projects Benefiting the Eastern Shore
Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $17.78 million in federal funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects benefiting the Eastern Shore as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 Omnibus Funding bill. "A clean and thriving Chesapeake Bay is essential to Maryland's economy and the watermen, the tourism and fishing industries in particular," said Senator Van Hollen. "This funding will help maintain access to the Bay and preserve the natural … Continue Reading
June 06, 2017
Van Hollen Urges Army Corps to Prioritize Knapps Narrows Dredging
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, wrote to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expressing his support for funding to dredge the Knapps Narrows navigation channel in Tilghman, Maryland. "This navigation project is extremely important to Maryland's economy," Senator Van Hollen wrote in a letter to Lieutenant General Todd J. Semonite, Commanding General and Chief of Engineers. Senator Van Hollen wrote that while the channel's depth had been dredged to a … Continue Reading
June 06, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $17.4 Million in AmeriCorps Funding for Maryland
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today announced that Maryland has received $17.4 million in AmeriCorps funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS), the federal agency for volunteering and service programs. "AmeriCorps volunteers and everyone who chooses to work for the public good are heroes to the communities they serve,"said Senator Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee."This funding will give those who want to serve … Continue Reading
June 06, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $150,000 Grant for Anacostia River Cleanup
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has awarded a $150,00 grant to Prince George's County to remove trash from the Anacostia river watershed. "Preventing pollution from reaching our waterways is essential to helping them thrive," said Senator Van Hollen."Cleaning up the Anacostia river will improve the health of the entire ecosystem, improving access for recreation and creating a better environment … Continue Reading
June 06, 2017
Van Hollen: Otting’s Work at OneWest Stands in Direct Contrast to the Mission of the OCC
Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Banking Committee, wrote to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin about the outstanding ethics issues surrounding Keith Noreika, the acting head of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC). Specifically, the Senator called on Mr. Noreika to voluntarily take President Trump's ethics pledge to give taxpayers confidence that he is acting in their best interest. Senator Van Hollen also raised serious concerns about the new OCC nominee, … Continue Reading
June 05, 2017
Van Hollen Announce $2.3 Million for Army Corps of Engineers Projects in Western Maryland
Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $2.3 million in federal funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects in Western Maryland as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 Omnibus Funding bill. "This funding will support projects that boost Western Maryland's economy and keep the environment and recreational opportunities thriving," said Senator Van Hollen. "As we work to modernize our infrastructure and create jobs in Maryland, I will keep … Continue Reading
June 05, 2017
Van Hollen Announces More than $86.3 Million for Army Corps of Engineers Projects Supporting Port of Baltimore
Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $86.32 million in federal funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects benefiting the Port of Baltimore as part of the Fiscal Year 2017 Omnibus Funding bill. "The Port of Baltimore is a job engine for the Baltimore region and the entire state, and this funding will help navigation channels remain open and safe for the ships moving cargo to and from the Port," said Senator Van Hollen. "As we work … Continue Reading
June 05, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $1 Million Grant for Carroll County Health Department
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that a $1 million grant has been awarded to the Carroll County Health Department (CCHD) to improve the health and well-being of young children with behavioral health needs. The grant is provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. "Early diagnosis and comprehensive health care is absolutely critical for children with behavioral health needs. Their health and success throughout life depend … Continue Reading
June 02, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $350,000 Grant for STEM Education at Bowie State
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that the National Science Foundation has awarded a $350,000 grant to Bowie State University to improve STEM education through collaborative project-based learning. "As STEM education becomes increasingly important to preparing Maryland's students for in-demand jobs, we must also evaluate and improve our strategies for teaching these critical skills,"said Senator Van Hollen."This grant will help Bowie State further … Continue Reading
June 02, 2017
Maryland Congressional Delegation Lauds $9M Federal Grant to Implement Positive Train Control on MARC Trains
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.), along with Congressmen Elijah E. Cummings (MD-07), Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), John K. Delaney (MD-06), Andy Harris (MD-01), Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), and Jamie Raskin (MD-08) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced a $9 million grant award to the Maryland Transportation Administration (MTA) to install Positive Train Control (PTC) … Continue Reading
June 02, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $200,000 Grant for Harford Community College
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that Harford Community College will receive a $200,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The funding will be used for the Regional Additive Manufacturing Pathways (RAMP) project, which will help students train for 21st century careers in 3-D printing. Additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing, is on the rise as the creation and manufacturing of complex 3-D products - from medical implants to warfighter … Continue Reading
