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U.S. Senators Barbara A. Mikulski and Ben Cardin and U.S. Representative Elijah E. Cummings (all D-Md.), together with U.S. Representatives Steny H. Hoyer, Chris Van Hollen, C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger, John P. Sarbanes, Donna F.
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on the results of the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) investigation into the practices of the Baltimore City Police Department, which was initiated after the death of Freddie Gray last year:
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) preliminary report on the July 29 Silver Line derailment:
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on the Obama Administration’s new guidelines for Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing on homes with mortgages issued by the Federal Housing Administration and the Department of Veterans Affairs:
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Co-Chair of the Childhood Cancer Caucus, joined U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Marco Rubio (R-FL), along with Representatives Michael T. McCaul (R-TX-10), G. K. Butterfield (D-NC-01), and Sean Duffy (R-WI-07) in introducing the RACE for Children Act (the Research to Accelerate Cures and Equity for Children Act) to support the development of novel and promising cancer drugs for children.
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on the shooting that killed at least five police officers and wounded several others in Dallas:
"Our hearts break for the police and transit officers killed and wounded in Dallas, their families, and the entire community which just wanted to peacefully exercise its right to free speech. This heinous act against those who face danger every day should unite all Americans to bring the perpetrators to justice and take urgent action to confront hate and gun violence in America."
Today Congressmen Chris Van Hollen, Elijah E. Cummings, Dutch Ruppersberger, and John Sarbanes (all D-MD) marked the National Day of Action for Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention at Cathedral of the Incarnation in Baltimore. The Representatives were joined by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh, Baltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis, Baltimore City Health Commissioner Dr. Leana Wen, survivors of gun violence, families of victims, and faith leaders.
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen delivered remarks on the House floor while participating in a sit-in demanding that Congress vote on common sense gun safety legislation. Video of his remarks is available here, and excerpts are below:
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen made remarks on the House floor while participating in a sit-in demanding that Congress stay in session until a vote is held on common sense gun safety legislation. A video excerpt of his remarks is available here, and a full transcript is below:
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to block consideration of amendments including No Fly, No Buy legislation and provisions to expand and strengthen our background checks system: