Press Releases
Van Hollen, Brown, Waters, Current and Former Members File Amicus Brief Supporting CFPB
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, and Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.-43), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Committee, as well as over 100 current and former Members of Congress, including Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and 100 other current and former Members of the House of Representatives, as well as … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin Praise Judiciary Committee Approval of Judge Brendan Hurson for Maryland U.S. District Court Seat
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) praised the Judiciary Committee’s bipartisan approval of Judge Brendan Hurson to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maryland. “On behalf of our Maryland constituents, we are pleased that the Senate Judiciary Committee voted today to send the nomination of Judge Brendan Hurson to the full Senate for consideration,” the Senators said. “Judge Hurson brings outstanding experience to the … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
Van Hollen Statement Marking One Year Since the Shooting Death of American Journalist Shireen Abu Akleh
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement marking one year since the shooting death of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh: "Today we mark the solemn one-year anniversary of the shooting death of American citizen and journalist, Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed while reporting on an Israeli Defense Forces operation in the West Bank. "At the time of her shooting, Shireen was wearing her press vest and full press regalia. She was doing her job, reporting … Continue Reading
May 10, 2023
As Violence Persists, Van Hollen, Cardin Join Colleagues in Calling for Increased Humanitarian Access and Assistance for Sudan
As violence between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continues for a third week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) joined Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) in formally requesting that the Biden administration offer all available support for humanitarian efforts in the region. The worsening conditions in Sudan have resulted in hundreds of civilian deaths and have forced hundreds of thousands to flee in search of … Continue Reading
May 09, 2023
Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Celebrating National Nurses Week
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) with Representatives Dave Joyce (R-Ohio-14), Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.-01), Jen Kiggans (R-Va.-02), and Lauren Underwood (D-Ill.-14) to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing National Nurses Week. The resolution honors and celebrates the important contributions of America's nurses to safe, high-quality care and the invaluable role that nurses play in patient care every … Continue Reading
May 09, 2023
Van Hollen, Reed Offer Consumer Credit Control Act to Put Consumers in Charge of Credit Report Sharing & Shoot Down Unwanted “Trigger Leads”
In an effort to empower consumers and put Americans in control of their personal information and credit reports, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) introduced the Consumer Credit Control Act (S. 1327). This bill would amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to give consumers control over when and how their consumer reports are shared by credit bureaus. It would also help cut down on so-called "trigger leads," where the credit reporting bureaus sell the fact that a … Continue Reading
May 09, 2023
Van Hollen, Norton, Raskin, Ivey Urge Biden Administration to Provide Robust Funding, Expedited Timeline for Union Station Expansion Project
Today, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D-Md.) led 15 members of Congress, including the entire National Capital Region delegation, in urging the Biden administration to provide robust funding and an expedited timeline for the Union Station Expansion Project (USEP), which would more than double the station's current capacity. "Union Station is a central hub for regional commuters - … Continue Reading
May 09, 2023
Maryland Delegation Members Announce $824,000 to Improve Scenic Byways Across Maryland
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $824,000 in federal funding for the Maryland Department of Transportation to improve Maryland’s scenic roads. This funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s National Scenic Byways Program will support … Continue Reading
May 08, 2023
Van Hollen, Cardin Join Congressional Colleagues in Filing Amicus Brief Urging Reversal of Texas District Court’s Ruling on Mifepristone
This week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) joined their colleagues in submitting an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in the case of Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, urging the Court to reverse the district court’s stay on the FDA’s more than 20-year-old approval of mifepristone. In April, the Supreme Court issued a stay of the lower court ruling that allows mifepristone to remain on the market while … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
In Response to Van Hollen Questioning, Administration Official Acknowledges Need for Accountability in Shooting Death of Shireen Abu Akleh
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) questioned Yael Lempert, nominee to be U.S. Ambassador to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, regarding the lack of accountability in the shooting death of American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh and the delayed release to Congress of the new report compiled by the U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority on her death, following his letter on this issue sent Monday. A transcript of his remarks is available below and video is … Continue Reading
May 05, 2023
Van Hollen, Sullivan Recognize U.S. Foreign Service Day
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), co-founders of the bipartisan Senate Foreign Service Caucus, have passed a Senate resolution celebrating May 5, 2023 as “Foreign Service Day.” The day recognizes the men and women who have served, or are presently serving, in the Foreign Service of the United States and honors the members of the Foreign Service who have given their lives in the line of duty. Foreign Service Day has been celebrated on the first … Continue Reading
May 04, 2023
Van Hollen, Menendez, Risch, Romney Unveil Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) joined in unveiling the Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023, bipartisan legislation to authorize the Biden administration to negotiate and conclude a tax agreement with Taiwan. Similar to a tax treaty, this agreement would play a key role in facilitating investment between the United States and Taiwan, including in key strategic industries such as semiconductors, by making it easier … Continue Reading
May 04, 2023
Van Hollen Applauds SEC Action on Stock Buybacks Van Hollen Applauds SEC Action on Stock Buybacks
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee released the following statement regarding the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) newly adopted rules on disclosure of stock buybacks: “When companies are buying back their stock, investors and the public deserve to know why. After years of fighting for stronger transparency and accountability around these buybacks, I’m glad to see the SEC take action to … Continue Reading
May 04, 2023
Van Hollen, Heinrich Call on DEA to Remove Barriers to Lifesaving Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and a bipartisan group of senators in calling on the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to take further action to remove barriers to buprenorphine, a lifesaving drug used to treat opioid use disorder.Specifically, the senators are urging the DEA to initiate a multi-agency evaluation of buprenorphine with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration … Continue Reading
May 04, 2023
Van Hollen, Booker, Lee Introduce Bill to Improve Access to Care for Sickle Cell Disease Patients
This week, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Cory Booker and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) introduced the Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act, legislation to strengthen the medical workforce that treats sickle cell disease (SCD) and provide funding for services to improve the quality of life for the increasing number of adult patients living with the disease. “For Americans living with sickle cell, access to their doctors and treatments can be one of the biggest challenges … Continue Reading
May 03, 2023
Van Hollen, Menendez, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Commemorating World Press Freedom Day
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-N.J.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) in addition to Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in introducing a Senate resolution to commemorate World Press Freedom Day (May 3). The bipartisan resolution recognizes increasing threats to freedom of expression, including freedom of the press around the world, and reaffirms the vital role of journalists and a free and independent … Continue Reading
May 03, 2023
Van Hollen, Hickenlooper Meet With National Economic Council Director to Discuss Eliminating Junk Fees
Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and John Hickenlooper met with National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard to discuss taking action against "junk fees", extra and often hidden costs that are added to services and products that hurt American consumers. The meeting follows the March letter sent by Senators Van Hollen, Hickenlooper, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders to the National Economic Council requesting a meeting and urging the Administration to take action to eliminate junk fees. … Continue Reading
May 02, 2023
Van Hollen Presses Administration to Release New Report on Shooting Death of Shireen Abu Akleh
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, pressing for the release of a new report compiled by the U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority on the shooting death of the American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh. “I write today to follow up on my earlier requests that the Department of State make available immediately for Congressional review the 'Summation Report on the Death of Shireen Abu … Continue Reading
May 01, 2023
Van Hollen Statement on Senator Cardin’s Service to the People of Maryland
Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding Senator Ben Cardin's service to the people of Maryland: "I salute my friend and our state's senior Senator Ben Cardin on his extraordinary public service to Maryland and our country. It is a privilege to serve alongside him and in partnership every day for the people of our great state. Senator Cardin is driven by an unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Marylanders, advancing social justice, … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Press FDA for Timely Implementation of Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, Flavored Cigars
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in sending a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Robert Califf, urging the FDA to promptly finalize its April 28, 2022 announced proposed rules to end the sale of menthol flavor in cigarettes and all flavors in cigars. "We urge the FDA to act with urgency to solidify and enforce the ban on these harmful products," wrote the Senators. "The harmful effects of these products on public health have … Continue Reading
