Congressman Chris Van Hollen

Representing the 8th District of Maryland

Press Releases

Van Hollen Statement on New Obama Administration Effort to Increase Access to Clean Energy for Maryland Homeowners

Jul 19, 2016 Press Release
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:

Van Hollen, Ruppersberger Tour Aberdeen Proving Ground

Jul 18, 2016 Press Release
Today Maryland Congressmen Chris Van Hollen and Dutch Ruppersberger toured Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) to discuss the base’s impact on national security, the region’s economy, and Maryland’s competitiveness.

Van Hollen Opens 2016 Congressional App Challenge to High School Students in 8th Congressional District

Jul 18, 2016 Press Release
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen announced that the Congressional App Challenge is open for submissions from high school students in Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. Students can create and submit their own original apps for mobile phone, tablet, or computer platforms.

Van Hollen Statement on OMB's Mid-Session Review

Jul 15, 2016 Press Release
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) Mid-Session Review, which found current deficits slightly lower than expected and well below levels during the economic downturn:

Van Hollen, McMorris Rogers Introduce Bill to Expand Inclusive Employment Opportunities for Americans with Disabilities

Jul 14, 2016 Press Release
Today Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) introduced the Transition to Independence Act, joined by a bipartisan group of colleagues. The legislation will help states move people with disabilities out of segregated work settings and into competitive, integrated employment.

Van Hollen Joins Bennet, Rubio, McCaul, Butterfield, Duffy to Introduce RACE for Children Act to Boost Pediatric Cancer Research

Jul 14, 2016 Press Release
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.

National Capital Region Delegation Host Meeting with D.C. Councilmember & Metro Board Chair Jack Evans

Jul 13, 2016 Press Release
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen and the National Capital Region Delegation released the following statement after hosting a meeting on Capitol Hill with D.C. Councilmember & Metro Board Chair Jack Evans. Members attending today’s meeting included Congressman Steny H.

Van Hollen Statement on Dallas Shootings

Jul 8, 2016 Press Release
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:

Van Hollen Statement on Deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile

Jul 7, 2016 Press Release
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, who lost their lives this week during encounters with law enforcement officials:

Van Hollen Announces $123,810 for Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg

Jul 6, 2016 Press Release
Today Maryland Congressmen Chris Van Hollen announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a $123,810 grant to the Vigilant Hose Company in Emmitsburg. The grant will be used for operations and safety.