730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-4654
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20515
Party History
2003
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Stance on Important Issues
Economy
Liberal
Chris Van Hollen supports economic policies that aim to reduce income inequality and increase taxes on the wealthy and corporations. He advocates for increased infrastructure spending to stimulate job growth.
Agriculture
Liberal
Van Hollen emphasizes sustainable farming practices and supports federal assistance programs for small and family-owned farms. He also advocates for measures to combat climate change in the agricultural sector.
Immigration
Liberal
Chris Van Hollen advocates for comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and improved border security that respects human rights.
Education
Liberal
Van Hollen supports increased federal funding for public education, reducing student loan debt, and making college more affordable. He advocates for universal pre-K and strengthening STEM programs.
Energy
Liberal
Van Hollen supports transitioning to clean energy sources and reducing reliance on fossil fuels. He backs investments in renewable energy technologies and infrastructure.
Climate change
Extremely liberal
Chris Van Hollen views climate change as a critical issue and supports aggressive policies to reduce carbon emissions, including rejoining international climate agreements and implementing a carbon tax.
Healthcare
Liberal
Van Hollen supports the Affordable Care Act and advocates for expanding access to healthcare, including a public option. He aims to lower prescription drug costs and protect Medicare and Medicaid.
Housing
Liberal
Van Hollen supports increased federal funding for affordable housing and measures to prevent housing discrimination. He advocates for policies to help first-time homebuyers and combat homelessness.
Transportation
Liberal
He supports significant investment in public transportation infrastructure, prioritizing sustainable and environmentally friendly options. Van Hollen also advocates for modernizing the nation's roads and bridges.
Veterans affairs
Liberal
Van Hollen supports providing comprehensive healthcare services to veterans and improving their access to education and employment opportunities. He advocates for increasing funding for the VA system.
Voting rights
Extremely liberal
Van Hollen is a strong advocate for expanding voting rights and opposes measures he views as voter suppression. He supports legislation that makes voting more accessible, such as same-day registration and mail-in voting.