Government Reform Committee Adopts Van Hollen Amendments to 9-11 Commission Legislation

The House Government Reform Committee adopted two amendments to H.R. 10, the “9/11 Recommendations Implementation Act,” offered by Congressman Van Hollen. The first would require the President to identify the foreign language translation deficiencies in the federal government and develop a plan to address the problem. The second amendment requires the President to establish a network to ensure that federal agencies share the terrorism related information they collect and analyze. More...

Bethesda and Germantown Residents Join Van Hollen and House Democrats in Unveiling New Partnership for America’s Future

Congressman Van Hollen joined other House Democrats and Americans from across the country in unveiling the New Partnership for America’s Future. This new agenda was developed by House Democrats to address the needs of today’s middle class families, including good jobs, affordable health care and safe communities. Van Hollen was joined at the event by Craig Rice of Germantown who spoke about the budget deficit and government accountability. Rice has been working on these issues in Montgomery County. More…

House Passes Van Hollen Amendment to Ensure Fair Treatment of Federal Employees

The United States House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Treasury-Transportation Appropriations Bill, offered by Congressman Van Hollen that would overturn the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) decision to rewrite the privatization process (OMB Circular A-76). More…

Van Hollen Presents Award to BCC Music Director

Congressman Van Hollen presented the Heroes Award to Bethesda-Chevy Chase (B-CC) High School Music Director, Marshall White at "GRAMMYs on the Hill", the Recording Academy's signature advocacy event. The award honors individuals and institutions who have made an impact on and helped to improve the creative community. B-CC is a GRAMMY Foundation Signature School. The GRAMMY Foundation's signature school program selects the best public school music programs in the country for recognition and grants.

House Passes Van Hollen Amendment to Stop
Billion Dollar Student Loan Abuse

The House of Representatives recently passed an amendment to the Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations bill, offered by Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Dale Kildee (D-MI), to close a loophole in the federal student loan program that will cost the American taxpayers $1 billion this year alone. By stopping this abuse, the Van Hollen-Kildee Amendment will free up billions of dollars to help students and families afford college. More…

Van Hollen Attends Event To Remember Local Victims Of
Terrorist Attacks

Congressman Van Hollen and Montgomery County Executive Doug Duncan joined family members of the Montgomery County victims of the attack on the Pentagon to observe a moment of silence at the County’s Memorial to the Events of 9/11/01 at Court House Square Park in Rockville. More…

Van Hollen Joins Other Area Elected Officials, Police Chiefs, Trauma Surgeons, and Relatives of Gun Violence Victims To Urge Permanent Ban of Assault Weapons

Congressman Van Hollen joined area elected officials, police chiefs, trauma surgeons and relatives of gun violence victims at a press conference on September 13 to urge a continuation of the federal assault weapons ban. The ban expired at midnight on September 13. More…

Van Hollen, House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses and the Sustainable Energy Coalition Sponsor the 7th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum

Congressman Van Hollen and the House and Senate Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucuses and the Sustainable Energy Coalition held the 7th Annual Congressional Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Expo and Forum at the U.S. Capitol. Van Hollen is Vice-Chair of the House Renewable Energy and Efficiency Caucus. Two of the exhibiting companies, CMC Energy Services and RadTech, were from Maryland’s Eighth Congressional District. Van Hollen is pictured above with representatives from both companies. More…

Van Hollen Selects Angel in Adoption

Congressman Van Hollen selected Dr. Sheryl Brissett-Chapman of the National Center for Children and Families in Bethesda as a 2004 Angel in Adoption. The Angel in Adoption program is designed to raise awareness about the thousands of foster children in this country, and the millions of children around the world in need of permanent homes. Van Hollen is pictured above with Dr. Brissett-Chapman and others from the National Center for Children and Families.

Van Hollen Awards Long Overdue Purple Heart
to WWI Veteran

Congressman Van Hollen presented a long-overdue Bronze Star, Purple Heart, and other recognition to World War II veteran Leon Blum of Chevy Chase, for his valiant military service during World War II.

Van Hollen Receives Leadership Award from
National Down Syndrome Society

Congressman Van Hollen was honored with a Leadership Award from the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) in recognition of his long-standing efforts on behalf of individuals with disabilities. Van Hollen is pictured receiving the award from Josh O'Neill, son of Tom O'Neill, President of the NDSS Board of Directors.

House Passes Van Hollen Amendment to
Stop the $10 Billion Taxpayer-Funded Tobacco Bailout

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed an amendment to the Department of Agriculture Appropriations bill, offered by Representatives Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Jeff Flake (R-AZ), that will prohibit the use of funds for salaries to implement a taxpayer-funded tobacco bailout. More...