Press Releases
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer, Brown, Hogan, and Alsobrooks Applaud the Inclusion of Language Providing for the New FBI Headquarters in President Biden’s 2023 Budget
Today, Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer (Md.-05) and Anthony Brown (Md.-04), Maryland Governor Larry Hogan, and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement after the President unveiled his budget for the Fiscal Year 2023, which includes language to ensure the FBI will have a new, consolidated suburban headquarters that will house 7,500 employees. "We are pleased that President Biden's Budget for Fiscal … Continue Reading
March 28, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer Announce More Than $1.2 Million to Early Childhood Education Programs in St. Mary’s County
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (all D-Md.) announced $1,277,001 in federal funding for the St. Mary's County Board of Education's Head Start programs to expand early learning, development, health services and family well-being. "Learning gaps have only widened during the pandemic, and have particularly disadvantaged our youngest students. Investing in early childhood education programs like Head Start is one of the best ways to set up all … Continue Reading
March 28, 2022
Van Hollen, Warnock, Brown Push Banks to Provide Relief to Struggling Americans, Eliminate Overdraft Fees
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) joined Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) in sending letters to major banks urging them to lower or fully eliminate their overdraft fees. The letters were sent to the Chief Executive Officers of Charles Schwab, JPMorgan Chase, PNC Financial Services Group, TD Group, Truist Financial Corporation, U.S. Bancorp, and Wells Fargo. "Financial institutions should do all they can to ensure working families keep their hard-earned … Continue Reading
March 28, 2022
Baltimore Congressional Delegation Announces the Addition of Bear Creek Sediments Site in Baltimore County to the Superfund National Priorities List for Environmental Cleanup
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) announced that the Bear Creek Sediments site - adjacent to Sparrows Point - has been added to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Superfund National Priorities List. The list serves as the agency's basis for prioritizing cleanup funding and enforcement actions. The addition of the Bear Creek Sediments site allows the EPA to begin conducting a more … Continue Reading
March 25, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Trone Announce $200,000 in Funding for Boonsboro Water Distribution System
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $100,000 in federal funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), along with $100,000 in local matching funds for the Shafer Park Well Replacement project in Boonsboro, Maryland. The project is designed to improve water service for 60 businesses and 1,240 households. "This investment is critical to the local community and will benefit thousands of Marylanders," said the lawmakers. … Continue Reading
March 24, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud Hitachi Rail’s Selection of Hagerstown for New U.S. Train Factory that Will Create Over 450 Jobs and Build New Metro Railcars
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) welcomed Hitachi Rail's announcement that Hagerstown, Maryland will be the site of its new train factory which will produce the new 8000-series railcars for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Hitachi estimates that the facility will sustain 1,300 jobs, with 460 of them employed directly by the company. This announcement comes after the Senators enacted provisions of their Metro Safety, Accountability and … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Passing of Madeleine Albright
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on the passing of former Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright: "Madeleine was a trailblazer, a leader, a seasoned diplomat, and a champion for all humankind. After arriving in the United States as a refugee, she always fought to give a voice to the voiceless. And she was a force to be reckoned with. Even in the challenges we face today, her lasting impact is still so present - including in her advocacy for Poland, … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Applaud Senate Confirmation of Judge Julie Rubin for U.S. District Court of Maryland
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today lauded the Senate's bipartisan confirmation of Baltimore City Circuit Judge Julie Rubin to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maryland by a vote of 51 to 46. "After nearly a decade of service on the state trial court in Baltimore, Judge Julie Rubin is ready to hit the ground running on day one as a federal judge," the senators said after the confirmation vote. "We know that Judge Rubin will continue her … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Support for Federal Workers, Agencies in FY22 Funding Package
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced key provisions in the final Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations package signed into law by President Joe Biden that they worked to secure in order to support our federal workers through improved compensation and working conditions. The Omnibus Appropriations Act also enables critical maintenance projects at federal facilities in Maryland. "Federal workers in Maryland and across the country work day-in and day-out to provide … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Highlight Key Programs in FY22 Funding Package to Elevate Holocaust Education, Support Survivors and Protect Houses of Worship from Threats
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (Both D-Md.) announced key provisions in the final Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Omnibus Appropriations package signed into law by President Biden that support Holocaust education and Holocaust survivors, and expand available assistance to enhance security at houses of worship amid a rise in threats against religious communities. Senator Van Hollen is a member of the Senate Appropriations and Senate Foreign Relations committees. Senator Cardin is a … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Casey Lead Bicameral Push with House Chesapeake Bay Leaders for USDA to Prioritize Regional Climate Conservation Efforts
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Bob Casey (D-Pa.) and Representatives Bobby Scott (D-Va.-03), John Sarbanes (D-Md.-03), and Abigail Spangberger (D-Va.-07) recently led a total of 20 Chesapeake Bay-state colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack urging new action to address region-wide threats from climate change as the Bay states work toward 2025 pollution reduction goals. Specifically, the Members of Congress called on the Natural Resources … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Sarbanes, Brown, Raskin Urge President Biden to Consider Airplane Noise Reduction Efforts in Nomination of New FAA Administrator
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen John Sarbanes, Anthony Brown, and Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) joined Congressman Don Beyer (D-Va.) in writing to President Biden urging that he strongly consider the reduction of airplane noise and the improvement of communication with local communities as he makes his nomination of a new Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The letter was also signed by U.S. Representatives Gerry Connolly (D-Va.), Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.), and … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
Van Hollen, Baldwin Urge Biden Administration to Designate Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status
United States Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) sent a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to Cameroon, which would provide lifesaving protection to Cameroonians in the United States. "We write to request that your Administration immediately designate Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status. Cameroon is currently experiencing multiple, worsening humanitarian crises, including an armed conflict in the Far … Continue Reading
March 21, 2022
Van Hollen, Warner, Markey Call To Fairly Evaluate Alzheimer’s Treatments
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) alongside Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) in raising concerns with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding its draft National Coverage Determination (NCD) decision memo for the drug Aduhelm and other similar Alzheimer's treatments. In the January 11, 2022 proposed decision memo, CMS groups together an entire class of Alzheimer's drugs, despite the fact that … Continue Reading
March 18, 2022
Van Hollen, Shaheen, Tillis, Senate NATO Observer Group Send Letter to President Biden Ahead of Brussels Trip
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), sent a bipartisan letter to President Biden ahead of his trip to Europe next week to participate in the NATO summit in Brussels. The Senators wrote, in part, "Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine reflects his refusal to respect the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Russia's neighbors. As a result, countless lives have been lost and the security framework of Europe that has kept peace for … Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
Van Hollen, Risch, Rounds Introduce Somaliland Legislation
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy; Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee; and Senator Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy introduced the Somaliland Partnership Act to require the Department of State to report to Congress on engagement with Somaliland, and to conduct a feasibility study, in consultation with the … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
Van Hollen, Durbin, Leahy, Padilla, Merkley, Colleagues Encourage Biden Administration’s Efforts To Provide A Just Resolution For Families Separated Under The Former President’s Cruel “Zero-Tolerance” Policy
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) sent a letter to President Biden voicing their support for his Administration's continued efforts to provide a just resolution for families who were separated under former President Trump's cruel and ineffective "zero-tolerance" policy. In their letter, the Senators cite the harm created by the Trump Administration's practice of forcibly removing … Continue Reading
March 15, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer, Brown Announce Major Step Forward for New, Consolidated FBI Headquarters in Omnibus FY 2022 Funding Package
Today, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and Anthony Brown (all D-Md.) secured the inclusion of language to advance the process for a new, consolidated Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) headquarters in the Omnibus FY2022 funding package that the President signed into law today. The language focuses the site selection process to the three sites previously identified after an exhaustive process by the General Services Administration (GSA) and the FBI … Continue Reading
March 15, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Bipartisan, Bicameral Colleagues Call for IRS to Address Ongoing Concerns and Processing Delays
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (D-Md.) joined a bipartisan and bicameral group of over 100 colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that reiterates ongoing taxpayer concerns and urges the agency to address customer service and processing issues. Senator Cardin is a senior member of the Senate Finance Committee that oversees the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Senator Van Hollen chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and … Continue Reading
March 14, 2022
Van Hollen, Rosen, Rounds Issue Bipartisan Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Requesting Information on Efforts to Protect the United States from Russian Cyber Threats
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) sent a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security requesting information on efforts to protect the United States from Russian cyber and disinformation threats. The letter references past Russian cyber operations - such as the SolarWinds attack - as evidence of their history of engaging in malicious cyber activities that target the United States. The bipartisan letter, led by Senators Rosen and … Continue Reading
