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Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

2/15/2025, 1:42 PM

Chris Van Hollen Congressional Service

Chris Van Hollen is a United States Congressman for the state of Maryland. Chris currently serves as a Senator for the state of Maryland and has served a total of 11 terms in congress.

Chris Van Hollen has participated in over 1250 voting sessions, sponsored over 446 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 6210 individual bills.

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.

Contact Chris Van Hollen

Phone Number

(202) 224-4654


State

DC


City

Washington


Address

730 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510


Zip Code

20515

Comments

Latest Bills

To authorize the President to award the Medal of Honor to James Capers, Jr., for acts of valor as a member of the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
Bill HR 3377March 25, 2026
A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of Emancipation Hall in the Capitol Visitor Center for an event to celebrate the birthday of King Kamehameha I.
Bill SCONRES 29March 25, 2026
Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
Bill S 629March 25, 2026
Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025
Bill S 688March 25, 2026
Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025
Bill S 843March 25, 2026
Tyler’s Law
Bill S 921March 25, 2026
WIPPES Act
Bill S 1092March 25, 2026
Global Investment in American Jobs Act of 2025
Bill S 2563March 25, 2026
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026
Bill S 4123March 25, 2026
A bill to make technical corrections to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026.
Bill S 4164March 25, 2026
A bill to provide for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union.
Bill S 51January 14, 2025
A bill to require full funding of part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
Bill S 343January 31, 2025
Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025
Bill S 25February 5, 2025
A bill to authorize for a grant program for handgun licensing programs, and for other purposes.
Bill S 123January 17, 2025
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States shall not deploy United States military assets or personnel to Gaza for purposes of "taking over" Gaza.
Bill SRES 68February 21, 2025
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".
Bill SRES 66March 6, 2025
A resolution honoring the memory of the victims of the tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and United States Army Aviation Brigade Priority Air Transport 25 on January 29, 2025.
Bill SRES 64March 5, 2025
A resolution recognizing January 2025 as "National Mentoring Month".
Bill SRES 55March 5, 2025
A resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the amphibious landing on the Japanese island of Iwo Jima during World War II and the raisings of the flag of the United States on Mount Suribachi.
Bill SRES 53February 20, 2025