Press Releases
Van Hollen and Cardin Statement on Full Federal Funding Agreement for the Purple Line
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) issued the following statement announcing a full federal funding agreement for the Purple Line project in Maryland: “From day one, Team Maryland has been fighting to bring the Purple Line to Maryland, because we know it will strengthen our economy, help combat congestion and air pollution, and improve the lives of families in our state. We have worked with both the Obama and Trump administrations to secure federal funding for … Continue Reading
August 22, 2017
Van Hollen and Cardin Statement on Full Federal Funding Agreement for the Purple Line
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) issued the following statement announcing a full federal funding agreement for the Purple Line project in Maryland: "From day one, Team Maryland has been fighting to bring the Purple Line to Maryland, because we know it will strengthen our economy, help combat congestion and air pollution, and improve the lives of families in our state. We have worked with both the Obama and Trump administrations to secure federal funding for … Continue Reading
August 22, 2017
After Charlottesville Attack, Van Hollen, Leahy, 22 Senators Press DHS on Trump Administration’s De-emphasis of Domestic Terrorism Efforts
In the wake of the deadly attack stemming from a far-right demonstration in Charlottesville, U.S. Senators Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) and Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) were joined by 22 Senators to press the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on questions arising from the Trump Administration's apparent de-emphasis on protecting Americans from domestic terrorism, especially the Administration's apparent decision to de-emphasize combating far-right extremism. The Senators questioned DHS Acting … Continue Reading
August 22, 2017
Van Hollen, Markey Call for Ban on Menthol Cigarettes
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) joined a group of U.S. Senators in calling on the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban menthol cigarettes. In 2011, the FDA conducted a scientific review that concluded "that menthol cigarettes pose a public health risk above that seen with non-menthol cigarettes." Despite this finding and other supporting data, the FDA has yet to take action to address the risk of menthol in cigarettes. Recently, the agency indicated … Continue Reading
August 18, 2017
Van Hollen, Maryland Congress Members Investigate Reports of Kushner Companies Engaging in Abusive Rental Practices
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin joined Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Reps. Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Anthony G. Brown, in sending a letter to Kushner Companies LLC requesting documents relating to multiple reports that the company and its subsidiaries may be violating the requirements of a federally funded housing program operated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development … Continue Reading
August 18, 2017
Van Hollen, Maryland Congress Members Investigate Reports of Kushner Companies Engaging in Abusive Rental Practices
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin joined Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and Reps. Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes and Anthony G. Brown, in sending a letter to Kushner Companies LLC requesting documents relating to multiple reports that the company and its subsidiaries may be violating the requirements of a federally funded housing program operated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development … Continue Reading
August 16, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Trump Administration to Back Off Plans to Reopen Offshore Drilling
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in urging the Trump administration to back off recently-announced plans to reopen offshore drilling leases around the U.S. This move could potentially jeopardize coastal economies and the environment along the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic Oceans. On June 29, President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke announced that they are reopening the Interior … Continue Reading
August 15, 2017
Following Events in Charlottesville, Van Hollen Renews Call for Federal Response to Hate Crimes
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and ten Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging him to create an inter-agency task force to halt and reverse the tragic increase in hate crimes that has stricken the United States. The senators' call for action is made all the more urgent by the recent outburst of violent racism and domestic terrorist activity by white supremacist organizations and individuals in Charlottesville, … Continue Reading
August 15, 2017
As Tensions Mount from Threat of North Korea, Senator Van Hollen Joins Congressional Delegation to Korea, Japan and China
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) will join Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), as well as U.S. Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12.) and Ann Wagner (MO-02), on a Congressional delegation trip to Korea, Japan and China. The lawmakers plan to meet with elected leaders, military and government officials, and energy and technology companies, and many others to discuss the threat from North Korea to the region, security issues, diplomatic partnerships and … Continue Reading
August 15, 2017
As Tensions Mount from Threat of North Korea, Senator Van Hollen Joins Congressional Delegation to Korea, Japan and China
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) will join Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), as well as U.S. Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12.) and Ann Wagner (MO-02), on a Congressional delegation trip to Korea, Japan and China. The lawmakers plan to meet with elected leaders, military and government officials, and energy and technology companies, and many others to discuss the threat from North Korea to the region, security issues, diplomatic partnerships and … Continue Reading
August 15, 2017
Following Events in Charlottesville, Van Hollen Renews Call for Federal Response to Hate Crimes
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and ten Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Attorney General Jeff Sessions urging him to create an inter-agency task force to halt and reverse the tragic increase in hate crimes that has stricken the United States. The senators' call for action is made all the more urgent by the recent outburst of violent racism and domestic terrorist activity by white supremacist organizations and individuals in Charlottesville, … Continue Reading
August 14, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $358,096 to Midland Fire Company to Purchase New Fire Engine
Monday, August 14, 2017 Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced today that the Midland Fire Company of Allegany County has been awarded $358,096 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) to purchase a new pumper tanker to replace their current 1990 tanker that is outdated and in need of replacement. “This grant will help the Midland Fire Company protect the town and surrounding … Continue Reading
August 14, 2017
Van Hollen, Senate Democrats Demand Answers from Secretary Tom Price on Anti-Discrimination Protections in Health Care
Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and 14 Senate Democrats called again on Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price to explain his plans for enforcement of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which prohibits discrimination in health care on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, and disability. Rather than enforcing this provision protecting individuals from discrimination, the Trump Administration has delayed litigation to enforce Section 1557 and repeatedly … Continue Reading
August 13, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $1.2 Million for Recruitment of Volunteer Firefighters in Prince George’s and Montgomery County
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) haveannounced that the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association and the Hyattsville Volunteer Fire Department have been awarded a total of $1,229,000 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to recruit and train new volunteer firefighters. The grants will ensure adequate staffing levels to respond to fire and emergency medical calls. The Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association has been … Continue Reading
August 13, 2017
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $358,096 to Midland Fire Company to Purchase New Fire Engine
Today U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin(both D-Md.)announced today that the Midland Fire Company of Allegany County has been awarded $358,096 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program (AFG) to purchase a new pumper tanker to replace their current 1990 tanker that is outdated and in need of replacement. "This grant will help the Midland Fire Company protect the town and surrounding communities in Allegany County - especially areas … Continue Reading
August 11, 2017
Van Hollen, Senators Send Letter To U.S. International Trade Commission Opposing Tariffs That Would Harm Solar Industry
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), along with a bipartisan group of senators, urged the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to not impose tariffs that would negatively affect the American solar industry. In a letter to Chairman Rhonda Schmidtlein, the lawmakers-who both represent states that have a growing solar industry-expressed their deep concern with the pending Section 201 global safeguard case regarding solar cell and module manufacturing in the United States. The ITC … Continue Reading
August 11, 2017
Van Hollen, Senators Send Letter To U.S. International Trade Commission Opposing Tariffs That Would Harm Solar Industry
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), along with a bipartisan group of senators, urged the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to not impose tariffs that would negatively affect the American solar industry. In a letter to Chairman Rhonda Schmidtlein, the lawmakers-who both represent states that have a growing solar industry-expressed their deep concern with the pending Section 201 global safeguard case regarding solar cell and module manufacturing in the United States. The ITC … Continue Reading
August 10, 2017
Van Hollen: Sanctions, Diplomacy, Leadership Key to Lessening North Korea Threat
Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen Joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss tensions with North Korea and his bipartisan North Korea sanctions legislation, the BRINK Act. Below is a transcript of the interview, and the video is available here. WILLIE GEIST, MSNBC: Joining us now from Washington, a member of the Senate Appropriations and Banking Committees, Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland. Senator, good to see you. Let's pick up right where we just left off, talking about North … Continue Reading
August 10, 2017
Van Hollen, Dems Continue Fight for Disclosure of Corporate Political Spending
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD.) joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and others in sending a letter to the new SEC Chair and in the reintroduction of the Shareholder Protection Act-two actions aimed at requiring public companies to disclose political spending to their shareholders. While the SEC has received more than 1.2 million public comments in favor of corporate political spending disclosure, and countless entreaties from Sen. Menendez and other Democrats, the Commission has made … Continue Reading
August 10, 2017
Van Hollen, Dems Continue Fight for Disclosure of Corporate Political Spending
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD.) joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and others in sending a letter to the new SEC Chair and in the reintroduction of the Shareholder Protection Act-two actions aimed at requiring public companies to disclose political spending to their shareholders. While the SEC has received more than 1.2 million public comments in favor of corporate political spending disclosure, and countless entreaties from Sen. Menendez and other Democrats, the Commission has made … Continue Reading
