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Mr. Speaker, this week, world leaders are meeting in Paris to address the serious threat of climate change. Across the globe and here at home, there is broad recognition of the need to act decisively to curb the climate crisis that threatens our communities. And yet today we are considering legislation that would allow continued carbon pollution, jeopardizing public health and the environment.
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen was joined by Representatives Adam Schiff (D-CA), Elizabeth Esty (D-CT), and Robin Kelly (D-IL) in urging President Obama to use Executive action to increase gun safety and prevent gun violence.
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s (WMATA) selection of Paul Wiedefeld as Metro’s new General Manager and Chief Executive Officer:
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on Lead Poisoning Prevention Week:
Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen joined MSNBC’s Chris Hayes last night to call on Speaker Boehner to allow Congress to vote on commonsense gun laws after yet another mass shooting in the United States. A transcript of the interview is below:
CHRIS HAYES, MSNBC: Joining me now, Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Democrat from Maryland. Congressman, your reaction to the president`s comments today.
Today Maryland Congressmen Chris Van Hollen announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a $14,892 grant to the Glen Echo Fire Department. The grant will be used to purchase a chest compression system that aids in CPR and improves survivability for victims of cardiac arrest.
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded a $308,096 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) grant to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. The grant will be used to reduce the number of fire-related deaths and injuries by decreasing the number of homes in Montgomery County that are not adequately protected by smoke alarms.
Today Maryland Congressmen Chris Van Hollen announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), under the Department of Homeland Security, has awarded $477,620 in grants to two local fire departments. Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department will receive $382,381, which will be used to purchase a new fire truck, and Urbana Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. will receive $95,239 for operations and safety.
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen and Representative Louise Slaughter (D-NY) announced that they are requesting a Department of Justice investigation into allegations of predatory financial schemes that target victims of lead poisoning. The lawmakers wrote to U.S.
Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen issued the following statement marking the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall along the Gulf Coast on August 29, 2005:
“Ten years ago, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast – causing so much death and such widespread destruction that it devastated our entire nation. This vibrant region, defined by its embrace of life and communities that treat neighbors as family, has made a remarkable comeback. Yet our work is far from over.