Press Releases
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
March 11, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Secure Over $11 Million in Direct Investments for Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland Community Projects in FY2022 Funding Bill
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that over $11 million in direct federal funding for local projects in Anne Arundel County and across the Southern Maryland region was included within the fiscal year 2022 omnibus funding legislation, which the Senators voted to pass Thursday evening. Overall, the Senators secured over $104 million in federal dollars directly for Maryland in the omnibus. The bill now goes to President Biden to be signed into law. … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Nearly $9 Million in Direct Investments for Western Maryland Community Projects in FY2022 Funding Bill
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that nearly $9 million in direct federal funding for local projects across the Western Maryland region was included within the fiscal year 2022 omnibus funding legislation, which the Senators voted to pass Thursday evening. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from infrastructure improvements to economic development. Overall, the Senators secured over $104 million in federal … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Secure Over $9.5 Million in Direct Investments for Eastern Shore Community Projects in FY2022 Funding Bill
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that over $9.5 million in direct federal funding for local projects across the Eastern Shore region was included within the fiscal year 2022 omnibus funding legislation, which the Senators voted to pass Thursday evening. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from infrastructure improvements to economic development to supporting local schools and universities. Overall, the … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Secure Over $25 Million in Direct Investments for Community Projects in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties in FY2022 Funding Bill
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that over $25 million in direct federal funding for local projects in Prince George's and Montgomery Counties was included within the fiscal year 2022 omnibus funding legislation, which the Senators voted to pass Thursday evening. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities ranging from infrastructure improvements to economic development to supporting local schools and universities. Overall, … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin Secure Nearly $50 Million in Direct Investments for Baltimore Region Community Projects in FY2022 Funding Bill
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced that nearly $50 million in direct federal funding for local projects across the Baltimore region was included within the fiscal year 2022 omnibus funding legislation, which the Senators voted to pass Thursday evening. The projects encompass a wide array of local and regional priorities, ranging from public safety to education to infrastructure to economic development to community health. Overall, the Senators secured … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
Van Hollen Statement on Passage of 2022 Funding Legislation, Including Ukraine Support and VAWA Reauthorization
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the Senate's passage of the fiscal year 2022 omnibus funding bill, including funding to support Ukraine and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act: "My top priority has been to fight for the things that matter most to the people of our communities, our state, and our country. This legislation meets that test. It delivers increased resources to better educate our children, strengthen our … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
Senate Passes Resolution Backed by Van Hollen, Cardin Condemning Threats Against HBCUs
The United States Senate passed a bipartisan resolution to condemn recent bomb threats towards Historically-Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and to reaffirm the duty of the federal government to protect college students, faculty, and staff against acts of violence. U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) both cosponsored the resolution which responds to the multiple bomb threats throughout Black History Month directed towards HBCUs, including Maryland's own Bowie … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
Van Hollen, Brown Introduce Bill To Protect Consumers By Banning Forced Arbitration
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Chairman of the Committee have introduced the Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, legislation to prohibit banks and other financial institutions from using forced arbitration clauses against consumers who want to seek restitution and justice. Today, during a hearing in the Committee, Senator Van Hollen highlighted the story of an 87-year-old … Continue Reading
March 08, 2022
Maryland Delegation Announces More than $38 Million in Reimbursement Funds for Statewide COVID-19 Economic Recovery
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie B. Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $38,274,762 in federal funds to reimburse state and local governments across Maryland for their COVID-19 response efforts. Funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as authorized through Section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act. … Continue Reading
March 07, 2022
Maryland Delegation Announces Over $120 Million in American Rescue Plan Funding to WMATA
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin and David Trone (all D-Md.) announced $120,145,016 in additional American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). Funding will help strengthen Metro train operations and rider safety, avoid service cuts and increase workforce retention. "A safe and reliable Metro system is essential for Marylanders and the region," … Continue Reading
March 04, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Mfume Push to Reauthorize Baltimore National Heritage Area
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Kweisi Mfume, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) introduced legislation (S. 3744/H.R. 6931) to reauthorize the National Park Service designation of the Baltimore National Heritage Area, allowing for continued federal support of local agencies and non-profits in their efforts to preserve and promote Baltimore's pivotal role in our nation's story. The Baltimore National Heritage Area serves as the coordinating agency … Continue Reading
March 04, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Resolution Calling For War Crimes Accountability
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.), along with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and a bipartisan group of senators have introduced a Senate resolution calling for Vladimir Putin and members of his regime to be held accountable for the numerous acts of war, aggression, and human rights abuses that have been conducted under his watch. The resolution: Strongly condemns the ongoing violence, war crimes, crimes against humanity, and systematic human rights abuses … Continue Reading
March 03, 2022
Maryland and Virginia Senators Announce More than $120 Million for WMATA
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) and Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) announced $120,145,016 in federal funding for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). This funding, awarded through the Department of Transportation (DOT), was authorized by the American Rescue Plan (ARP) supported by the Senators and signed by President Joe Biden. "One year ago, we voted to pass a historic piece of legislation to help strengthen our nation … Continue Reading
March 03, 2022
Van Hollen, Cardin, Hoyer, Brown and Raskin Announce $1.7 Billion to Advance the Purple Line
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Anthony G. Brown, and Jamie B. Raskin (all D-Md.) announced a $1.7 billion Transportation Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (TIFIA) federal loan to advance the construction of the Purple Line, after significant delays since the construction began in 2017. The Purple Line, a 16.2 mile east-west light rail line between Bethesda in Montgomery County and New Carrollton in Prince George's County, will join … Continue Reading
