Category: Congressman Chris Van Hollen’s Announcements

For Immediate Release January 31, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668                                     Van Hollen: Trump Backtracks on Promise to Reduce Drug Prices for Seniors and Families Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement about reports that, following a meeting with pharmaceutical companies, President Trump has dropped his campaign promise to let Medicare negotiate […]

For Immediate Release January 31, 2017 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Discuss Cybersecurity with Fort Meade Alliance   Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at a breakfast discussion on cybersecurity tomorrow, February 1, 2017 at 8:00 am. Participating in the discussion will be Fort Meade Alliance President Steve Tiller, as well […]

For Immediate Release January 27, 2017 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-228-06672 Sunday: Van Hollen to Speak at Women’s Legislative Briefing in Shady Grove   Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at the 37th Annual Women’s Legislative Briefing on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 12:30 pm.   The Women’s Legislative Briefing is an annual event coordinated by […]

For Immediate Release January 20, 2017 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-228-06672 Monday: Van Hollen to Speak at Maryland Association of Community Colleges Luncheon     Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at the Maryland Association of Community Colleges Trustee Conference Luncheon on Monday, January 23, 2017 at 1:00 pm.   The Maryland Association of Community Colleges […]

For Immediate Release January 19, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668                                     Van Hollen Statement on Secretary of Education Nominee Betsy DeVos   Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement announcing his opposition to the confirmation of Betsy DeVos to serve as the next Secretary of Education: “The education and success […]

For Immediate Release January 17, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Announces Senate Banking Subcommittee Assignments Key Assignments Will Be Central to Fight on Consumer Protection, Wall Street Oversight   Washington, DC – Today U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen announced that he would serve on three subcommittees for the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and […]

For Immediate Release January 17, 2017 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0668 Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Join Health Advocates and Baltimore Officials to Announce Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Initiative   Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at a press conference to announce a major health coverage enrollment initiative at faith organizations throughout the State of […]

For Immediate Release January 13, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Rally for Immigrants, Minorities on National Day of Action   Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen will speak at a rally to oppose criminalization, mass deportation, and hate crimes against immigrants and minorities tomorrow, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 am.   “Creating […]

For Planning Purposes January 12, 2017 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-228-0672 Tonight: Van Hollen to Receive Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Award   Washington, DC – Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen will offer remarks and receive an award at the Maryland Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Awards gala today, January 12, 2017 at 6:30 pm. Senator Van Hollen will […]

For Immediate Release January 3, 2017 CONTACT: Bridgett Frey – 202-228-0668 Van Hollen Sworn In as U.S. Senator for Maryland Introduces First Bill to Combat Income Inequality Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen released the following statement after taking the oath of office to serve Maryland in the U.S. Senate: “Today I took an oath […]

CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Immediate Release December 19, 2016 CONTACT:   Bridgett Frey – 202-225-5341 Ian Jannetta – 202-420-8215 Van Hollen Announces Senate Committee Assignments Will Serve on Appropriations, Banking, Agriculture, and Budget Committees   Washington, DC – Today Maryland Senator-elect Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement on committee assignments. He will be serving […]

CONGRESSMAN CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Maryland’s 8th District For Planning Purposes December 14, 2016 CONTACT: Ian Jannetta – 202-420-8215 Tomorrow: Van Hollen to Demand Action on Gun Violence Prevention Washington, DC – Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen will stand with gun violence survivors, family members of victims, and gun safety advocates on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at 10:00 am to push for action […]