Category: Congressman Chris Van Hollen’s Announcements

For Planning Purposes December 11, 2017 CONTACT:   Francesca Amodeo – 202-228-0672 FRIDAY/SATURDAY: Van Hollen to Speak at University Winter Commencements WASHINGTON – This week, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at the Winter Commencement for Morgan State University and the University of Maryland University College. Senator Van Hollen will congratulate students on their success and offer thoughts […]

For Immediate Release November 21, 2017 CONTACT:  Francesca Amodeo, 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Announces Full Funding for the Chesapeake Bay Program in Interior, Environment Appropriations Bill WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the inclusion of several Maryland priorities within the Chairman’s Mark of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 Interior, […]

For Immediate Release August 3, 2017 CONTACT:   Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 Van Hollen Bill to Advance Treatments for Childhood Cancer Passes Senate Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Cory Gardner (R-CO) today applauded the passage in the U.S. Senate of the RACE for Children Act as part of the […]

For Immediate Release August 2, 2017 CONTACT:   Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 Van Hollen Statement on Diego and Lizandro Claros Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on Diego and Lizandro Claros, two young Marylanders being targeted for deportation: “Diego and Lizandro Claros were children when they fled violence in El Salvador to seek […]

For Immediate Release August 1, 2017 CONTACT:    Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672   Van Hollen, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Ensure a Better Deal for Seniors on Prescription Drug Costs   Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in introducing legislation to unleash the bargaining power of seniors for a […]

For Planning Purposes Only July 12, 2017 CONTACT:  Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 (Van Hollen)                         Kasia Mulligan – 202-224-8609 (Toomey) TODAY AT 4:30: Van Hollen, Toomey to Announce North Korea Sanctions Bill Washington, DC – Today at 4:30 pm U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) host a press conference to announce new bipartisan North Korea sanctions legislation. The bill is […]

For Immediate Release June 1, 2017 CONTACT:   Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 Van Hollen Pushes to Fund Homeless Veteran Support Programs   Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and a bipartisan group of 27 Senators urging robust funding for the […]

For Immediate Release June 1, 2017 CONTACT:   Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Statement on Trump Withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement   Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement: “President Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement threatens […]

For Immediate Release May 15, 2017 CONTACT:   Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 Van Hollen: Appointment of Special Prosecutor Must be First Step in FBI Director Replacement Process “It’s really important to have a special prosecutor who cannot be fired by the President.” “We have to have someone at the helm of the FBI who is […]

For Planning Purposes May 12, 2017 CONTACT:   Ian Jannetta 202-228-0672 Today: Van Hollen and Wen to Tour Addiction Treatment Center, Discuss New Federal Investments for Substance Use Disorders As Opioid Addiction Epidemic Continues to Affect Maryland Communities, Senator and Health Commissioner to Discuss Progress Made and Challenges Ahead Washington, DC – Today, May 12, […]