Press Releases

June 29, 2022

Van Hollen, Cardin Submit Direct Funding Requests for Community Projects Supporting Water Infrastructure Improvements, Conservation and Preservation

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced their direct federal funding requests for Maryland community projects under the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Subcommittee for fiscal year 2023. The Senators worked with local community leaders to identify these projects, which will support the modernization of water infrastructure systems, watershed restoration, and growth of tourism through historic preservation, among other initiatives. "Investing … Continue Reading


June 29, 2022

Van Hollen and Cardin Lead the Senate in Celebrating the University of Maryland Men’s Lacrosse Team’s National Championship

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced the passage last week of a Senate Resolution (S.Res.699) they authored to celebrate the University of Maryland Men's Lacrosse fourth NCAA Division I championship and second national championship in five seasons. Led by Coach John Tillman, the Maryland Men's Lacrosse team had a historic undefeated season, winning 18 games - an NCAA record for the most victories in a season without a loss. The perfect season closed with a 9-7 … Continue Reading


June 29, 2022

Maryland Delegation Members Urge Purple Line Contractors to Forge Project Labor Agreement with Construction Workers

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes, Anthony G. Brown, and Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) urged Maryland Transit Solutions (MTS), the group of contractors leading the development of the Purple Line, to complete a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) with the project's construction workers. In their letter to MTS Project Director Terry Gohde, the lawmakers stressed the need for a PLA to ensure quality and reliable work. Maryland workers had … Continue Reading


June 28, 2022

Van Hollen, Booker Introduce Resolution Recognizing African American Contributions to Music

U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in introducing a resolution celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the musical heritage of the United States and designating June 2022 as African American Music Appreciation Month. In addition, the resolution further recognizes the lack of access to arts education and training for African American students and calls for greater access to music education. The resolution was cosponsored in addition to … Continue Reading


June 28, 2022

Van Hollen, Murray, Democrats Push Biden for “Bold Action” to Protect Abortion Access in a Post-Roe America

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Patty Murray (D-Wash.) sent a letter to President Joe Biden urging "bold action" to protect abortion access after the conservative wing of the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Republicans made this generation of women the first with fewer rights than their mothers. "We appreciate that in your speech yesterday, you acknowledged the reality that the 'health and life of women across this nation are now at risk.' Now is the time for bold action … Continue Reading


June 28, 2022

Maryland Delegation Members Press Navy for Update on New Walter Reed Base Firehouse After Firefighter Injury

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Anthony G. Brown, Jamie Raskin, and David Trone (all D-Md.) called on U.S. Navy leadership to immediately address the unsafe working conditions that firefighters face at the fire station on Naval Support Activity (NSA) Bethesda, the site of Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. In their letter to the Secretary of the Navy and Commandant of Naval District Washington, … Continue Reading


June 26, 2022

Van Hollen Statement on President’s Newly Announced Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Appropriations Committee released the following statement regarding President Biden's newly announced Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment (PGII): "I commend President Biden and his team for developing this initiative to work with fellow G7 democracies to meet the vast infrastructure needs of low- and middle-income countries, particularly in the critical areas of digital technology, … Continue Reading


June 24, 2022

Van Hollen, Cardin, Kaine, Warner Present Prisoner of War Medals to Maryland Veteran Ronald Dolecki & Virginia Veteran David Strickland

Yesterday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) presented Army Specialist Ronald Dolecki, a veteran residing in Huntingtown, Maryland, with a Prisoner of War (POW) Medal honoring his military service in Ethiopia. Senator Van Hollen authored a legislative provision to secure Mr. Dolecki's medal following the Army's misapplication of the law to his unique case. They were joined by Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner (both D-Va.) who presented a POW medal to Virginia veteran … Continue Reading


June 24, 2022

Van Hollen Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Overturning Roe v. Wade

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade: "Today's outrageous ruling from the far-right packed Supreme Court jeopardizes the health of millions of women around our nation. The Supreme Court has thrown aside the Constitution and is instead forcing its ideological beliefs down the throats of the American people. This is a results-driven ruling, not a rule of law decision, and it undermines the … Continue Reading


June 24, 2022

Van Hollen Statement on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act: "The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will help save lives, and I was proud to vote for it tonight. But in the face of the reprehensible Supreme Court ruling on concealed carry gun laws today - and in the shadow of the violence plaguing our communities - we cannot stop here. This bill is one step forward as we keep fighting for comprehensive gun safety … Continue Reading


June 23, 2022

Van Hollen, Luján, Beyer, Schrier Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Reduce Medical Diagnostic Errors

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) and Representatives Don Beyer (D-Va.) and Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) announced the introduction of the Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act, legislation to reduce diagnostic errors in our healthcare system. Their legislation seeks to address the alarming rates of diagnostic error in our country and mitigate the devastating impacts these errors can have. According to the most recent report published by the National … Continue Reading


June 23, 2022

Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Senate Commerce Committee to Fund Coast Guard Yard Infrastructure Modernization

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) urged U.S. Senate Commerce Committee leaders to include their Service to the Fleet Act - legislation the Senators introduced last week to fully fund major infrastructure modernization efforts at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland - in the forthcoming Coast Guard Reauthorization Act. In a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Senators Van … Continue Reading


June 23, 2022

Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Senate Commerce Committee to Fund Coast Guard Yard Infrastructure Modernization

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) urged U.S. Senate Commerce Committee leaders to include their Service to the Fleet Act - legislation the Senators introduced last week to fully fund major infrastructure modernization efforts at the Coast Guard Yard in Curtis Bay, Maryland - in the forthcoming Coast Guard Reauthorization Act. In a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Senators Van … Continue Reading


June 23, 2022

Van Hollen Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Concealed Carry

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court's decision in NYSRPA v. Bruen: "As Americans cry out for common-sense gun safety and the Congress takes modest but meaningful steps to reduce gun violence, today's decision by the far-right packed Supreme Court is a slap in the face. In misreading the Constitution, the Court is determined to make our communities less safe. More Americans will die because of this deeply misguided and … Continue Reading


June 23, 2022

Van Hollen and 23 Senate Colleagues Call for Direct U.S. Involvement in the Investigation of Shooting Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 23 of his Senate colleagues called upon President Biden to ensure the direct involvement of the United States in the investigation of the shooting death of American citizen and journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. In their letter to the President - who is planning to visit Israel and the West Bank in mid-July - the lawmakers stress the importance of an independent, thorough, and transparent investigation and underscore the need for U.S. involvement to … Continue Reading


June 23, 2022

Maryland and Virginia Senators Welcome Silver Line Expansion Milestone, Urge Safe, Expeditious Completion of Project

Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) and Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) released the following statement regarding Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's (WMATA) announcement that the Silver Line expansion project, which will provide service to Loudoun County, is fully constructed and now ready for final operational readiness testing: "Today's news takes us one big step closer to our shared goal of ensuring that our transportation … Continue Reading


June 23, 2022

Van Hollen, Kaine Introduce Bill to Protect Veterans and Low-Income Families from Housing Discrimination

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in reintroducing the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2022 to protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination. Current law allows landlords to deny housing to individuals based on source of income, and many veterans and low-income families have reported discrimination when using vouchers to pay their rent. The Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2022 would expand protections under the Fair Housing Act … Continue Reading


June 22, 2022

Van Hollen, Markey, Meng Press for Increased Funding to Keep Students Online

U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Grace Meng (N.Y.-06) led their colleagues in a letter urging Congressional leadership to support their efforts to secure additional funding for the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), a crucial program created under the American Rescue Plan that has provided more than 12.5 million students access to the Internet over the past year. The Federal Communications Commission recently announced that the most … Continue Reading


June 21, 2022

Van Hollen Statement on Senate Action to Move Forward on Gun Safety Legislation

Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the Senate vote to proceed to consideration of bipartisan legislation addressing gun safety: "Weeks ago I marched with our fellow Americans calling for gun safety reforms to save lives. This Senate bill is a small, but important step forward. We must build on this progress by growing the movement and winning the votes to enact comprehensive gun reform, including banning semi-automatic assault weapons and … Continue Reading


June 21, 2022

Van Hollen, Menendez, Lieu Introduce Resolution in Observance of World Refugee Day

On the heels of World Refugee Day (June 20), U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Representative Ted Lieu (D-CA-33) alongside their Senate colleagues, House colleagues, and leading refugee advocacy and human rights organizations in unveiling a resolution reaffirming the United States' commitment to promote the welfare of refugees and displaced persons worldwide - including children - as they flee conflict, persecution, and torture. As Putin's … Continue Reading

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