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https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-statement-on-administrations-decision-to-bypass-congressional-arms-sale-approval Van Hollen Statement on Administration’s Decision to Bypass Congressional Arms Sale Approval 2023-12-30 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper News Alert: Share how President Trump’s Executive Orders are impacting you or your family News Alert: Share how President Trump’s Executive Orders are impacting y... 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-240-million-clean-water Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $240 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Across Maryland 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Glenn Ivey I000058 ivey.house.gov ivey https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – 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 $240,451,000 to modernize clean water infrastructure across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, will support the Maryland Department of the Environment’s efforts to provide low- or no-interest loans for critical water infrastructure projects, helping communities across the state maintain access to clean water. Most of the funding – $211,862,000 – comes from the once-in-a-generation Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which the lawmakers and the Biden-Harris Administration fought to enact to deliver historic federal investments in the country’s water infrastructure. This funding will supplement the $28,589,000 in federal funding appropriated to Maryland's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) that the lawmakers secured through annual appropriations for fiscal year 2023. “Modernizing our water infrastructure is a critical public health priority. That’s one of the reasons why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – to advance our progress in communities across our state and improve their access to clean and safe drinking water. With these funds, we’re delivering on that objective for Marylanders,” said the lawmakers. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-240-million-for-clean-water-infrastructure-across-maryland Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $240 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Across Maryland 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $240,451,000 to modernize clean water infrastructure across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, will support the Maryland Department of the Environment’s efforts to provide low- or no-interest loans for critical water infrastructure projects, helping communities across the state maintain access to clean water. Most of the funding – $211,862,000 – comes from the once-in-a-generation Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which the lawmakers and the Biden-Harris Administration fought to enact to deliver historic federal investments in the country’s water infrastructure. This funding will supplement the $28,589,000 in federal funding appropriated to Maryland's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) that the lawmakers secured through annual appropriations for fiscal year 2023. “Modernizing our water infrastructure is a critical public health priority. That’s one of the reasons why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – to advance our progress in communities across our state and improve their access to clean and safe drinking water. With these funds, we’re delivering on that objective for Marylanders,” said the lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides more than $50 billion to EPA over five years to improve the nation’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure – the single largest investment in water that the federal government has ever made. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/12/maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-240-million-for-clean-water-infrastructure-across-maryland Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $240 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Across Maryland 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – 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 $240,451,000 to modernize clean water infrastructure across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, will support the Maryland Department of the Environment’s efforts to provide low- or no-interest loans for critical water infrastructure projects, helping communities across the state maintain access to clean water. Most of the funding – $211,862,000 – comes from the once-in-a-generation Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which the lawmakers and the Biden-Harris Administration fought to enact to deliver historic federal investments in the country’s water infrastructure. This funding will supplement the $28,589,000 in federal funding appropriated to Maryland's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) that the lawmakers secured through annual appropriations for fiscal year 2023. “Modernizing our water infrastructure is a critical public health priority. That’s one of the reasons why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – to advance our progress in communities across our state and improve their access to clean and safe drinking water. With these funds, we’re delivering on that objective for Marylanders,” said the lawmakers. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides more than $50 billion to EPA over five years to improve the nation’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure – the single largest investment in water that the federal government has ever made. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/12/rep-raskin-applauds-new-treasury-guidance-promoting-clean-hydrogen-production Rep. Raskin Applauds New Treasury Guidance Promoting Clean Hydrogen Production 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC—Today, the U.S. Treasury Department released proposed regulations on the Clean Hydrogen Production Credit established in the Inflation Reduction Act. The proposed guidance answers calls from Reps. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) along with 44 House Democrats, environmental groups, consumer advocates, and renewable energy companies who have emphasized the need to ensure hydrogen fuel is produced from clean energy sources. “Hydrogen offers us a promising clean energy solution, but only if it is produced from renewable energy, rather than dirty fossil fuels—and in today’s Treasury guidance, the Biden Administration has demonstrated its strong commitment to positive hydrogen solutions and a clean energy transition,” said Rep. Raskin. “Creating a truly clean hydrogen industry that supports our climate goals depends on us getting things right today. I look forward to seeing a final rule that retains these strong climate standards.” Notably, the new proposed guidance adopts the three pillars of clean hydrogen production that Reps. Raskin, Beyer and their colleagues expressed support for in their recent letter to the Treasury Department, with provisions prioritizing additionality, deliverability and hourly time-based matching. These three pillars ensure that hydrogen is generated using new, “additional,” renewable energy sources, not just the limited renewables currently supplying our power grid, that power generated by clean energy reaches hydrogen production projects, and that hydrogen will be produced during the same hours that the clean electricity is being generated. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-240-million-for-clean-water-infrastructure-across-maryland Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $240 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Across Maryland 2023-12-22 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper 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 $240,451,000 to modernize clean water infrastructure across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund program, will support the Maryland Department of the Environment’s efforts to provide low- or no-interest loans for critical water infrastructure projects, helping communities across the state maintain access to clean water. Most of the funding – $211,862,000 – comes from the once-in-a-generation Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which the lawmakers and the Biden-Harris Administration fought to enact to deliver historic federal investments in the country’s water infrastructure. This funding will supplement the $28,589,000 in federal funding appropriated to Maryland's Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds (SRFs) that the lawmakers secured through annual appropriations for fiscal year 2023. “Modernizing our water infrastructure is a critical public health priority. That’s one of the reasons why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – to advance our progress in communities across our state and improve their access to clean and safe drinking water. With these funds, we’re delivering on that objective for Marylanders,” said the lawmakers. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-announce-more-25-million-improve-road-safety Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Across Maryland 2023-12-21 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Glenn Ivey I000058 ivey.house.gov ivey https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – 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 $28,505,333 to improve road safety in communities across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, will help local departments of transportation across the state develop and implement safety action plans and structural improvements to better accommodate and ensure the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on roadways. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program will help to save lives on roadways across the country, supporting many local governments’ existing “Vision Zero” plans, which aim to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. The SS4A program was established and funded at $5 billion over five years by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation the lawmakers worked to pass to support infrastructure initiatives across the country. “Too often, aging infrastructure contributes to accidents that cause serious injuries and even death for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which we fought to pass, will upgrade our roads, make them safer for our communities, and shorten commute times for the millions of hardworking Marylanders who depend on public infrastructure every day. They will enable our local partners to improve safety and accessibility on roadways across our state,” said the lawmakers. The federal funds were awarded as follows: Greater Baltimore Region $9,920,000 to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation to pilot a Complete Streets project, which will reduce dangerous accidents by making city roadways more accessible through temporary lane and street closure events for cyclists and pedestrians as well as sensors that will help plan improvements at the city’s most high-volume intersections… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-announce-more-than-25-million-to-improve-road-safety-across-maryland Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Across Maryland 2023-12-21 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Jamie Raskin, David Trone, and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $28,505,333 to improve road safety in communities across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, will help local departments of transportation across the state develop and implement safety action plans and structural improvements to better accommodate and ensure the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on roadways. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program will help to save lives on roadways across the country, supporting many local governments’ existing “Vision Zero” plans, which aim to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. The SS4A program was established and funded at $5 billion over five years by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation the lawmakers worked to pass to support infrastructure initiatives across the country. “Too often, aging infrastructure contributes to accidents that cause serious injuries and even death for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which we fought to pass, will upgrade our roads, make them safer for our communities, and shorten commute times for the millions of hardworking Marylanders who depend on public infrastructure every day. They will enable our local partners to improve safety and accessibility on roadways across our state,” said the lawmakers. The federal funds were awarded as follows: Greater Baltimore Region $9,920,000 to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation to pilot a Complete Streets project, which will reduce dangerous accidents by making city roadways more accessible through temporary lane and street closure events for cyclists and pedestrians as well as sensors that will help plan improvements at the city’s most high-vo… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/12/maryland-delegation-members-announce-more-than-25-million-to-improve-road-safety-across-maryland Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Across Maryland 2023-12-21 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – 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 $28,505,333 to improve road safety in communities across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, will help local departments of transportation across the state develop and implement safety action plans and structural improvements to better accommodate and ensure the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on roadways. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program will help to save lives on roadways across the country, supporting many local governments’ existing “Vision Zero” plans, which aim to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. The SS4A program was established and funded at $5 billion over five years by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation the lawmakers worked to pass to support infrastructure initiatives across the country. “Too often, aging infrastructure contributes to accidents that cause serious injuries and even death for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which we fought to pass, will upgrade our roads, make them safer for our communities, and shorten commute times for the millions of hardworking Marylanders who depend on public infrastructure every day. They will enable our local partners to improve safety and accessibility on roadways across our state,” said the lawmakers. The federal funds were awarded as follows: Greater Baltimore Region $9,920,000 to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation to pilot a Complete Streets project, which will reduce dangerous accidents by making city roadways more accessible through temporary lane and street closure events for cyclists and pedestrians as well as sensors that will help plan improvements at the city’s most high-volume intersections… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-announce-more-than-25-million-to-improve-road-safety-across-maryland Maryland Delegation Members Announce More Than $25 Million to Improve Road Safety Across Maryland 2023-12-21 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper 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 $28,505,333 to improve road safety in communities across Maryland. The federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program, will help local departments of transportation across the state develop and implement safety action plans and structural improvements to better accommodate and ensure the safety of drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on roadways. The Safe Streets and Roads for All program will help to save lives on roadways across the country, supporting many local governments’ existing “Vision Zero” plans, which aim to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. The SS4A program was established and funded at $5 billion over five years by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, legislation the lawmakers worked to pass to support infrastructure initiatives across the country. “Too often, aging infrastructure contributes to accidents that cause serious injuries and even death for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. These funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which we fought to pass, will upgrade our roads, make them safer for our communities, and shorten commute times for the millions of hardworking Marylanders who depend on public infrastructure every day. They will enable our local partners to improve safety and accessibility on roadways across our state,” said the lawmakers. The federal funds were awarded as follows: Greater Baltimore Region $9,920,000 to the Baltimore City Department of Transportation to pilot a Complete Streets project, which will reduce dangerous accidents by making city roadways more accessible through temporary lane and street closure events for cyclists and pedestrians as well as sensors that will help plan improvements at the city’s most high-volume intersections; $3,648,000… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/mfume-van-hollen-cardin-announce-50-million-inflation-reduction-act-investment-for-baltimore-s-green-healthy-homes-initiative-to-fund-environmental-justice-projects-across-the-mid-atlantic Mfume, Van Hollen, Cardin Announce $50 Million Inflation Reduction Act Investment for Baltimore’s Green & Healthy Homes Initiative to Fund Environmental Justice Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic 2023-12-20 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (all D-Md.) joined the Biden-Harris Administration in announcing Baltimore-based Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) has been selected to serve as one of 11 regional grantmakers and will receive $50 million under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program that was created by the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in history. These funds come from the $3 billion that the EPA received through the Inflation Reduction Act to award grants and fund related technical assistance to benefit disadvantaged communities. This new grant program, which will make it easier for small community-based organizations to access federal environmental justice funding, responds to community feedback about the need to reduce barriers to federal funds and improve the efficiency of the awards process to ensure communities that have long faced underinvestment can access the benefits of this historic funding. Communities will be able to apply to GHHI for a subgrant to fund a range of different environmental project activities, including small local clean ups, local emergency preparedness and disaster resiliency programs, environmental workforce development programs for local jobs reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fenceline air quality and asthma related projects, healthy homes programs, and projects addressing illegal dumping. “The COVID-19 pandemic shined a bright light on many of the structural disparities we face in America. The Biden-Harris Administration and Maryland Congressional Delegation acknowledged these disparities and committed to addressing them as we led the country through the pandemic with congressional action. The $50 million environmental justice grant announced today is an example of our work to make every American community healthier and better,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. “I’ve worked with the Green & Healthy Homes … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-mfume-announce-50-million-inflation-reduction-act-investment-for-baltimores-green-and-healthy-homes-initiative-to-fund-environmental-justice-projects-across-the-mid-atlantic Van Hollen, Cardin, Mfume Announce $50 Million Inflation Reduction Act Investment for Baltimore’s Green & Healthy Homes Initiative to Fund Environmental Justice Projects Across the Mid-Atlantic 2023-12-20 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) joined the Biden-Harris Administration in announcing Baltimore-based Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI) has been selected to serve as one of 11 regional grantmakers and will receive $50 million under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking program that was created by the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in climate action in history. These funds come from the $3 billion that the EPA received through the Inflation Reduction Act to award grants and fund related technical assistance to benefit disadvantaged communities. This new grant program, which will make it easier for small community-based organizations to access federal environmental justice funding, responds to community feedback about the need to reduce barriers to federal funds and improve the efficiency of the awards process to ensure communities that have long faced underinvestment can access the benefits of this historic funding. Communities will be able to apply to GHHI for a subgrant to fund a range of different environmental project activities, including small local clean ups, local emergency preparedness and disaster resiliency programs, environmental workforce development programs for local jobs reducing greenhouse gas emissions, fenceline air quality and asthma related projects, healthy homes programs, and projects addressing illegal dumping. “Through the Inflation Reduction Act, we took historic action to ensure that all communities can participate in the clean energy revolution, lower energy costs, and improve health outcomes. Green & Healthy Homes has already been a vital partner in advancing that work in Baltimore, and with this major investment, we know GHHI will make an even greater impact on our path to progress for environmental justice, energy savings, and economic opportunity,” said Senator Van Hollen. “In Maryland, we are working at every level of government to take d… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-kaine-marshall-colleagues-in-bipartisan-push-to-lower-prescription-drug-costs Van Hollen Joins Kaine, Marshall, Colleagues in Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs 2023-12-20 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of the Treasury to lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by enforcing a rule limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators.” Copay accumulators prevent copay assistance from counting towards a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum, which makes it harder for patients to afford their medications. Regarding a recent court ruling limiting the use of copay accumulators, the members said, “This decision is an important step in the right direction for low-income and other eligible patients who rely on manufacturer and nonprofit copay assistance programs to alleviate affordability and access challenges for their medicines.” The lawmakers wrote, “Instead of appealing the court’s ruling, we urge you to adopt policies from the 2020 NBPP [Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters] that strike the right balance of preserving a plan’s ability to control costs while also putting the patient first.” In the letter, the senators also push for their Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act to permanently prohibit the use of copay accumulators and require health plans and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) to count the value of copay assistance towards a patient’s deductible or out-of-pocket maximum. In addition Senator Van Hollen, the letter led by Senators Kaine and Marshall, is signed by Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Kyrsten Sine… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-merkley-baldwin-booker-colleagues-in-pushing-to-keep-anti-lgbtq-and-anti-abortion-provisions-out-of-critical-government-funding-bills Van Hollen Joins Merkley, Baldwin, Booker, Colleagues in Pushing to Keep Anti-LGBTQ+ and Anti-Abortion Provisions Out of Critical Government Funding Bills 2023-12-19 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and their Senate colleagues in sending a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-Maine) urging them to reject any new poison pill policy riders in the fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills, including the anti-LGBTQ+ and anti-abortion policy provisions that House Republicans inserted into their appropriations bills. “The Senate has had tremendous success both passing bipartisan bills in committee and on the Senate floor because these bills are free of new poison pill riders. Unfortunately, the House appropriations bills are filled with new highly partisan provisions, including anti-abortion and anti-LGBTQ+ riders, that should be removed from any final appropriations bills,” write the Senators. These poison pill policy riders aim to make changes to laws that would fail to withstand scrutiny of congressional debate by attaching them to “must-pass” measures like appropriation bills. “Our country is facing a reproductive health care crisis, one that has been accelerated by the Supreme Court’s extremist decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization,” the Senators write. “House Republicans have proposed several new anti-abortion policy riders. These riders include a provision to force back in place medically unnecessary restrictions on medication abortion, a measure to stop the implementation of the Biden administration’s executive orders to protect access to abortion care, and a measure that would jeopardize access to essential postgraduate medical training in abortion care,” their letter continues. Not only are there anti-abortion poison pills included in the House bills, there are attacks on the LGBTQ+ community as well. “House Republicans have used the appropriations process to push extremist anti-LGBTQ+ measures, which threaten to disrupt the lives and fundamental dignity of the LGBTQ+ community,” the letter state… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-13-million-for-coastal-restoration-and-resilience-projects Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $13 Million for Coastal Restoration and Resilience Projects 2023-12-18 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer and John Sarbanes (all D-Md.) today announced $12,901,800 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding for restoration and resiliency projects to improve coastal communities and their fish and wildlife habitats. The funding was made available through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The federal funds will bolster climate resiliency and reduce the risks and devastating impacts of rising seas, coastal flooding and intense storms in coastal areas and habitats. “Climate change is an existential threat that affects every community, but coastal communities are particularly vulnerable,” said the lawmakers. “This funding will help Maryland communities implement comprehensive solutions to address issues like flooding and coastal erosion. Across the state, we’re investing in projects to restore and protect our shorelines and habitats and create more sustainable, resilient communities.” The federal grants have been awarded to the following: Backyard Basecamp, $202,600, for Design and Permitting for Stream Daylighting and Restoration of Biddison Run in Baltimore City Chesapeake Bay Foundation, $843,500, for Restoring Oyster Reefs and Improving Resilience in the Severn River through Community Engagement Delmarva Resource Conservation and Development Council, $2,253,400, for Advancing Coastal Resilience through Salt Marsh Restoration in Coastal Bays Dorchester County Council, $700,000, for Utilizing Living Shoreline Techniques to Reduce Erosion in the Hoopersville Village District GreenTrust Alliance, $1,519,900, for the Final Design and Permitting for the Blossom Point Shoreline Stabilization Project The Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, $819,300, for Establishing a Nature-Based Resilience Pilot with the Annapolis Maritime Resilience Initiative The Resil… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-13-million-for-coastal-restoration-and-resilience-projects Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $13 Million for Coastal Restoration and Resilience Projects 2023-12-18 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, John Sarbanes and Kweisi Mfume (all D-Md.) announced $12,901,800 in National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding for restoration and resiliency projects to improve coastal communities and their fish and wildlife habitats. The funding was made available through the National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The federal funds will bolster climate resiliency and reduce the risks and devastating impacts of rising seas, coastal flooding and intense storms in coastal areas and habitats. “Climate change is an existential threat that affects every community, but coastal communities are particularly vulnerable,” said the lawmakers. “This funding will help Maryland communities implement comprehensive solutions to address issues like flooding and coastal erosion. Across the state, we’re investing in projects to restore and protect our shorelines and habitats and create more sustainable, resilient communities.” The federal grants have been awarded to the following: Backyard Basecamp, $202,600, for Design and Permitting for Stream Daylighting and Restoration of Biddison Run in Baltimore City Chesapeake Bay Foundation, $843,500, for Restoring Oyster Reefs and Improving Resilience in the Severn River through Community Engagement Delmarva Resource Conservation and Development Council, $2,253,400, for Advancing Coastal Resilience through Salt Marsh Restoration in Coastal Bays Dorchester County Council, $700,000, for Utilizing Living Shoreline Techniques to Reduce Erosion in the Hoopersville Village District GreenTrust Alliance, $1,519,900, for the Final Design and Permitting for the Blossom Point Shoreline Stabilization Project The Resilience Authority of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, $819,300, for Establishing a Nature-Based Resilience Pilot with the Annapolis Maritime Resilience Initiative The Resilience Authority of Annapolis a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-announce-availability-of-over-130000-h-2b-visas-for-fiscal-year-2024-and-bipartisan-legislation-to-support-seafood-industrys-long-term-workforce-needs Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Availability of Over 130,000 H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2024 and Bipartisan Legislation to Support Seafood Industry’s Long-Term Workforce Needs 2023-12-18 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) welcomed the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) release in November of 130,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year 2024 as they announced that they have joined U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) in introducing bipartisan legislation to improve the H-2B program to help ensure Maryland seafood companies can hire the seasonal workforce they need to operate at full capacity. The fiscal year 2024 visa allocation total is comprised of the 66,000 H-2B visas that DHS can release annually under the Immigration and Nationality Act, as well as 64,716 supplemental visas authorized by the fiscal year 2023 government funding legislation and short-term continuing resolution (CR) that the Senators worked to pass. This visa program is essential for the operations of Maryland’s crab and seafood small businesses, which have historically employed foreign workers through it when domestic workers cannot be found to fill these positions. However, in recent years, the H-2B visa program has become an increasingly uncertain source of labor as economy-wide demand for the program has surged, ultimately squeezing out the seafood industry. The Senators’ legislation – the Save Our Seafood Act – addresses this issue by exempting seafood processors from the current annual 66,000-visa cap on the H-2B program. “Maryland’s seafood businesses – most of which are small and family-owned – not only process the iconic blue crabs that our state is known for, they also power an industry that contributes millions of dollars to our economy annually. That’s why we pressed the Administration to provide the maximum number of H-2B visas available in order to ensure these businesses have the workforce they need to operate. This is a key step to support our local businesses for the upcoming season, but it’s just as critical that we secure a long-term solution to provide certainty in the seasons to come. Our legislation offer… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-lead-bipartisan-vote-to-confirm-omalley-for-social-security-commissioner Van Hollen, Cardin Lead Bipartisan Vote to Confirm O’Malley for Social Security Commissioner 2023-12-18 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) praised the confirmation of former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley to serve as the next Social Security Commissioner. The bipartisan vote Monday was 50-11. “Martin O’Malley understands the importance of Social Security to millions of Americans – including our seniors and those with disabilities. That’s why I was proud to support his confirmation today to lead the Social Security Administration. As the former chief executive of our state, I know he is committed to serving the American people and that he will be a great team leader for the public servants who power this Maryland-based agency. I’m confident in his commitment to protecting this vital earned benefit and delivering critical service for those who count on it,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Martin O’Malley’s extensive career in public service – including as Mayor of Baltimore and Governor of Maryland — has been underscored by transparency, accountability and progress. He will bring these same values to the Social Security Administration,” said Senator Cardin. “Social Security is a critical insurance policy that tens of millions of working Americans pay into every year so that benefits can be there when they are older, disabled or leave young children after death. Martin is a dedicated public servant who understands what Social Security means to our seniors, disability and survivor beneficiaries, and I am proud to support his confirmation as Social Security Commissioner.” The Social Security Administration (SSA), headquartered in Woodlawn, Md., near Baltimore, administers the Social Security programs (retirement and disability) and the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI, income support for low-income individuals who have not worked enough to qualify for Social Security). The agency has roughly 60,000 employees in Maryland and nationwide across the headquarters and 10 regional offices, six processing centers, 164 hearing offices and approximately 1,230 field offices. The SSA also, E-Verify… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-warner-kaine-push-to-fund-wmata-national-security-needs Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner, Kaine Push to Fund WMATA National Security Needs 2023-12-18 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) and Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) wrote to President Biden requesting that the administration include at least $30 million in their FY25 budget request for the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to specifically address the agency’s operational costs related to national security and counterterrorism. This request comes as WMATA faces a $750 million budget shortfall that threatens safety and services starting next summer. In their letter, the senators stress that WMATA, more than other transit authorities, shoulders a heavy security burden because of its role in federal government operations and national security activities. The agency estimates that it spends between $30 and $33 million annually on operations relating to its national security and counterterrorism mission. “Given this sui generis role played by WMATA, it should come as no surprise that the agency shoulders some burdens that are unique among transit providers. Perhaps most important of these burdens is WMATA’s responsibility to prevent terrorism targeting our Nation’s capital—a responsibility far out of proportion to the size of the system,” the senators wrote. They continued, “Unfortunately, this responsibility is more than hypothetical. In 2010, an anti-government extremist opened fire at the Pentagon station. A year later, a man was convicted in connection with the targeting of four WMATA stations in a terrorist bomb plot. And let us not forget that it was a Metro Transit Police officer who, while assisting Capitol Police, discovered the bomb planted at the Democratic National Committee on January 6, 2021.” Senators Van Hollen, Cardin, Warner, and Kaine have long been active supporters of WMATA, working to secure critical funding, expand service, and improve safety. A copy of the letter is available here and below: Dear President Biden: We write today to respectfully request that the President’s budget request for Fiscal Year 2025 include at… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-padilla-cortez-masto-in-calling-on-treasury-and-irs-to-expand-access-to-vehicle-refueling-infrastructure-credits Van Hollen Joins Padilla, Cortez Masto in Calling on Treasury and IRS to Expand Access to Vehicle Refueling Infrastructure Credits 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and their Senate colleagues in calling on the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to finalize guidance for and maximize inclusive access to the 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) included an extension of this tax credit, which provides billions of dollars for eligible refueling infrastructure investments such as zero-emission truck stops, intermodal facilities, and warehouses. Compared to a more restrictive threshold, the recommendations of the letter would expand eligibility to cover an estimated 32 million additional people, including 4.7 million rural residents, 2.1 million people living in poverty, 2.2 million Black people, and 3.6 million Latinos. The letter also requests that Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and IRS commissioner Daniel Werfel adopt temporary safe harbor conditions in their guidance to protect taxpayers who already installed infrastructure over the last year and to minimize negative impacts on future investment and planning decisions. “Effective implementation of Section 30C is critical to realizing the Administration’s goal of deploying 500,000 chargers by 2030 and facilitating the swift decarbonization of our transportation sector,” wrote the Senators. In addition Senator Van Hollen, the letter, led by Senators Padilla and Cortez Masto, is signed by Senators Tom Carper (D-Del.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). Full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Secretary Yellen and Commissioner Werfel: We write to urge you to swiftly finalize guidance for the Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit, which was significantly expanded through the historic Infla… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-warren-baldwin-democratic-senators-in-introducing-resolution-affirming-support-for-fdas-scientific-judgment-that-medication-abortion-is-safe-and-effective Van Hollen Joins Warren, Baldwin, Democratic Senators in Introducing Resolution Affirming Support for FDA’s Scientific Judgment That Medication Abortion Is Safe and Effective 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and their Senate colleagues in introducing a resolution in support of equitable, science-based policies governing access to medication abortion. Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, reproductive rights have been increasingly under attack, with more than a dozen states banning or restricting access to abortion care, and anti-abortion extremists attempting to ban medication abortion nationwide. Medication abortion is currently used for over half of all abortions. This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that the scientific judgment of the FDA that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and that law and policy governing access to life-saving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable and based on science. The resolution affirms that mifepristone is safe and effective, while acknowledging the significant harm that would be posed to both health care providers and patients across the nation if mifepristone were sharply curtailed. This action comes as Americans continue to grapple with the reversal of Roe v. Wade, and follows this week’s announcement that the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to medication abortion access. “Individuals’ health care decisions should be grounded in science and made along with their doctors – not left to the whims of far-right judges and politicians. As Trump-appointed judges and Republican lawmakers continue their ruthless attacks on reproductive freedoms – and the health care providers and resources that support them – we will keep fighting to ensure scientifically tested, safe, and effective options remain accessible to everyone who needs them,” said Senator Van Hollen. “I am fed up with extremists trying to turn back the clock and deny women reproductive health care – especially after decades of science that show that medication abortion is safe and effective. Any threat to the accessibility of this … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-schatz-welch-kaine-booker-call-on-biden-to-urge-israeli-egyptian-governments-to-allow-journalists-into-gaza-protect-free-press Van Hollen, Schatz, Welch, Kaine, Booker Call on Biden to Urge Israeli, Egyptian Governments to Allow Journalists Into Gaza, Protect Free Press 2023-12-15 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) called on President Joe Biden to urge the governments of Israel and Egypt to protect press freedom and allow journalists into Gaza to cover the war. In their letter to the president, the senators underscored the importance of safe access into Gaza for journalists and the need for accurate and independent reporting from inside the warzone. “We ask you to further urge the Israeli government, as well as the Egyptian government, to respect press freedom by allowing all interested journalists to report without restriction from Gaza, with the exception of operational security requirements for embedded journalists, and provide journalists with the appropriate protections to carry out their essential work,” the senators wrote. “Without protections for journalists in Gaza and access for international journalists, the world is unable to get a complete and accurate understanding of events. Journalists play a vital role in a free society by holding individuals, organizations, and governments accountable for their actions. The lack of transparency caused by limited journalistic access is at odds with the obligation all governments have to allow citizens to access factual information. Especially in a time of rampant mis- and disinformation, journalists both provide the international community with up-to-date news about the war and equip the local population with potentially life-saving information about fast-changing developments.” The senators continued, “American democracy rests on a bedrock commitment to a free press and we must insist on the same from others, including our closest allies and partners. The principles for which the United States advocates send strong messages to foreign governments and help establish essential international norms.” The full text of the senators’ letter to President Biden can be found below and is available here. Dear President Biden, We appreciate you… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-sarbanes-secure-provisions-to-codify-public-access-to-greenbury-point-in-senate-passed-defense-bill Van Hollen, Cardin, Sarbanes Secure Provisions to Codify Public Access to Greenbury Point in Senate-Passed Defense Bill 2023-12-14 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressman John P. Sarbanes (all D-Md.) announced their success in securing Senate passage of their provision to prevent the U.S. Navy from unilaterally blocking public access to the Greenbury Point Conservation Area at Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSA Annapolis). After securing language in the Senate-drafted Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in July to prevent the Navy from making long-term public access restrictions to the Conservation Area without Congressional approval, the lawmakers worked to include and strengthen these protections in the final version of the annual defense bill. The legislation, which passed the Senate Wednesday, will prohibit the Navy from modifying or restricting public access to Greenbury Point, with few exceptions such as for emergencies or temporarily in the interest of public safety, as it currently does for live fire exercises. The lawmakers’ provision also preserves the Navy’s option to transfer or lease the Conservation Area property to another public entity. The annual defense bill is expected to be considered by the House of Representatives later this week. “For years, Annapolis residents and visitors have cherished the opportunity to explore Greenbury Point – one of the few publicly accessible areas of the Bay. As the Navy has considered altering that access, our constituents expressed their strong opposition to changing that policy. That’s why we fought for this provision that says in no uncertain terms – Greenbury Point must stay open to the public,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Preserving Greenbury Point balances the needs of the Navy with the needs of the community,” said Senator Cardin. “Its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay makes it an important place for outdoor recreation and conservation in the region. Ensuring public access and preventing further development will allow Greenbury Point to continue to be a model of coastal stewardship for the Chesapeake Bay.” “For more than two decades… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-tillis-pass-bipartisan-legislation-to-preserve-visa-program-for-us-government-employees-abroad-in-annual-defense-bill Van Hollen, Tillis Pass Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Visa Program for U.S. Government Employees Abroad in Annual Defense Bill 2023-12-14 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) announced Senate passage of their bipartisan legislation to ensure foreign U.S. government employees who have provided exceptional service to our nation abroad have a secure and efficient path to immigrate to the United States, along with their families. This legislation, the GRATEFUL Act, will cut the years-long wait time to receive visas that these employees and their family members now face. The Senators included their bill in the final Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which they voted to pass in the Senate Wednesday. It is expected to be considered by the House of Representatives later this week. “The United States counts on foreign nationals with deep knowledge of their home countries to help us carry out essential operations abroad, and in the process, they often risk their lives through civil unrest, natural disasters, and war. This longstanding immigrant visa program recognizes the exceptional careers of these U.S. government employees abroad by granting them the opportunity to live safely in America with their families. At a time when eligible candidates are facing an estimated 14-year wait to receive their visas, the passage of the GRATEFUL Act will preserve this vital program and help ensure we honor our commitment to those who endured great risk to help advance U.S. missions abroad,” said Senator Van Hollen. “US employees abroad are on the front lines of our foreign policy objectives, and the GIV program is a long standing incentive for recruiting and retaining talent,” said Senator Tillis. “The GRATEFUL Act will ensure we are able to keep our commitment to exceptional employees who serve the US, and to keep our nation safer.” Background on the GRATEFUL Act In 1952, Congress created a visa category to recognize U.S. government employees abroad for their service to the United States. For 70 years, this program has allowed foreign nationals with at least 15 years of exceptional service to the United Sta… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-introduce-biden-fourth-circuit-court-of-appeals-nominee-nicole-berner-to-senate-judiciary-committee Van Hollen, Cardin Introduce Biden Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals Nominee Nicole Berner to Senate Judiciary Committee 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) formally introduced Nicole Berner, President Joe Biden’s nominee for a Maryland seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, to the Senate Judiciary Committee at her confirmation hearing. Ms. Berner has been nominated to fill the vacancy created when Judge Diana Gribbon Motz took senior status in September 2022. “Today, Nicole Berner clearly demonstrated her extensive qualifications and commitment to the rule of law. Drawing on her vast experience that has ranged from providing legal representation for working families and underrepresented communities to working as a litigator advancing civil rights, it’s clear that she is up to the task of serving the American people on the Fourth Circuit. I urge my colleagues on the Committee to quickly advance her nomination to the full Senate,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Nicole Berner has been fighting for civil rights and worker rights throughout her career and breaking glass ceilings along the way. Her vast experience and diverse perspective will be of great benefit to the Fourth Circuit – and Marylanders. She has excelled in a broad range of legal practice at the state and federal levels, and I was pleased to recommend Nicole Berner’s nomination to the White House, along with Senator Van Hollen,’” said Senator Cardin. “Public service is a sacrifice not just for the nominee, but for her family, so I also would like to thank Nicole’s wife and family for agreeing to share Nicole with the American people, given her commitment to public service.” NICOLE BERNER Nicole G. Berner is General Counsel to the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), where she has practiced as in-house counsel since 2006. Previously, Ms. Berner served as a staff attorney for Planned Parenthood Federation of America in Washington, D.C. from 2004 to 2006. She worked as a litigation associate at Jenner & Block LLP in Washington, D.C. from 2000 to 2004 after working as a visiting attorney at Yigal Arnon & Co. in Jerusale… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-secures-key-provisions-in-annual-defense-bill-passed-by-senate Van Hollen Secures Key Provisions in Annual Defense Bill Passed by Senate 2023-12-13 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) voted to pass the final fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in the Senate, which includes critical investments and legislative priorities the Senator worked to secure. The legislation provides more than $1 billion to Maryland military installations as well as a 5.2 percent pay raise for military and Department of Defense (DoD) civilian employees. “In the face of evolving threats around the world, this year’s defense bill helps keep Americans safe by investing in the resources necessary to counter challenges from our adversaries, advance our development of key emerging technologies, and strengthen our international security partnerships with our allies. With our state playing a key role in these national security missions, I’m pleased that this bill provides over $1 billion for military assets based in Maryland, boosts pay and benefits for our service members, and includes measures to improve the quality of life of our foreign service professionals. This bill is not perfect – and I believe we must continue to look at how we prioritize defense spending. However, on balance, this legislation positions us well to confront the security challenges our nation faces and contains many provisions that are critical to our state and our nation,” said Senator Van Hollen. Having passed the Senate, the FY24 NDAA now advances to the House of Representatives where it is expected to be considered this week. The bill must pass the House and be signed by the President before becoming law. Within the FY24 NDAA, Senator Van Hollen fought to include the following provisions: Public access protection for the Greenbury Point Conservation Area at Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSA Annapolis). Senator Van Hollen, alongside Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman John Sarbanes (all D-Md.), included language to prevent the U.S. Navy from unilaterally curbing access to the Conservation Area. Senator Van Hollen’s GRATEFUL Act. This legislation, co-led by Senator Thom Tillis… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-bennet-senate-colleagues-in-urging-treasury-to-ensure-families-and-businesses-can-reap-the-benefits-of-clean-energy-tax-credits-for-geothermal-heat-pumps-reduce-greenhouse-gas-emissions Van Hollen Joins Bennet, Senate Colleagues in Urging Treasury to Ensure Families and Businesses Can Reap the Benefits of Clean Energy Tax Credits for Geothermal Heat Pumps, Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2023-12-12 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and their Senate colleagues in a letter to U.S. Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calling on the agency to issue guidance to ensure consumers and businesses can take full advantage of the clean energy tax incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act to deploy geothermal heat pumps (GHP). Passed as part of the Inflation Reduction Act, these incentives can greatly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from home heating and cooling and help make GHP systems more affordable for families and businesses in Colorado and across the country. “GHPs are among the most energy-efficient heating and cooling systems available for buildings, saving up to 50 percent on annual energy bills compared to fossil fuel-based systems. Currently, GHPs are approximately three percent of the residential HVAC market, and increasing their use can play a central role in meeting climate goals while providing reliable, affordable energy,” wrote the senators. The Geothermal Exchange Organization estimates that with this needed guidance from the Treasury Department, GHP systems could help prevent more than 64 million metric tons of greenhouse gas pollution and create more than 90,000 jobs. However, existing Internal Revenue Service (IRS) procedures could severely limit working families' and small businesses’ ability to take advantage of the tax incentives. In their letter, the senators call on the Treasury Department to release new guidance to ensure more Americans can access this technology by enabling third-party ownership models that allow homeowners to avoid expensive installation costs. Low- and moderate-income households particularly stand to benefit since they can least afford the higher up-front cost of GHPs and would gain the most from their efficiency. “The largest barrier to GHP adoption is the up-front cost required to install ground heat exchangers... Third-party ownership models – such as those used for residential solar energy systems – can help make… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-announce-agreement-with-white-house-on-offshore-wind-development-in-central-atlantic Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Agreement with White House on Offshore Wind Development in Central Atlantic 2023-12-11 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) joined the Biden-Harris Administration in announcing the proposed offshore wind lease sale of two previously announced parcels in the Central Atlantic Ocean to be held in 2024, along with a commitment to identify additional acreage off Maryland’s shores to be designated as Wind Energy Areas (WEAs) for lease in a second sale in 2025. This announcement comes after months of engagement between the Senators and Administration officials – including from the White House Climate Policy Office, the Department of Interior and Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), and the Department of Defense, among others – to ensure expanded acreage off of Maryland’s coasts will be available for offshore wind energy development so the state can continue making progress toward its climate and clean energy goals. “After a series of meetings and much dialogue with Biden Administration and key stakeholders, I am pleased that we have reached an agreement on offshore wind leasing in the Central Atlantic that ensures Maryland can continue to make progress toward achieving our wind energy deployment goals. We have done so while also protecting key national security and navigational safety priorities in these waters. Critically, we have worked with the Administration to identify additional areas to consider for wind development and secured their commitment to hold a second round of offshore wind lease sales in 2025. While there’s more work to do, this agreement is an important step toward increasing our energy security, fighting the climate crisis, and creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs for American workers,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Offshore wind energy is a valuable alternative to fossil fuels, and expanding these projects puts us on the right track in achieving our clean energy goals,” said Senator Cardin. “Together, with the support of the Biden-Harris administration, we have greater opportunity to advance new offshore wind projects, create good-paying jobs … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/12/raskin-beyer-advocate-for-strong-climate-standards-in-new-clean-hydrogen-tax-credit-implementation Raskin, Beyer Advocate for Strong Climate Standards in New Clean Hydrogen Tax Credit Implementation 2023-12-08 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC– Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and 44 colleagues wrote the U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Climate Counselor Ethan Zindler urging the Treasury Department to adopt strong climate standards when implementing the Inflation Reduction Act’s Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit. The Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit incentivizes and rewards new clean hydrogen projects, which will encourage the adoption of greenhouse gas emission-free energy. Environmental groups, consumer advocates, and forward-thinking hydrogen companies alike have stressed the importance of ensuring hydrogen fuel is produced from clean energy sources, rather than unabated fossil fuels, coal plants or other dirtier energy sources. “The IRA’s incentives for clean hydrogen and other emerging technologies offer great promise in reducing emissions in difficult-to-decarbonize sectors,” wrote the lawmakers. “As the administration finalizes rules for the IRA’s 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit, we strongly urge you to ensure that the guidance results in a net decrease in greenhouse gas emissions.” The lawmakers continued, “As policymakers, we must be attentive to the negative consequences of weak 45V rules for hydrogen production, which would imperil our climate goals and lead to significant U.S. emissions increases, including from Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs recently announced by the Department of Energy. Hydrogen production is extremely energy intensive, and absent strong rules, clean hydrogen production could result in emissions that are equivalent to running 26 more coal plants, taking us in precisely the wrong direction in our transition to clean, renewable energy. Strong rules will allow the U.S. to harness hydrogen’s most promising climate, health, and economic benefits, setting up our domestic clean hydrogen industry for long-term success.” Specifically, Representatives Raskin and Beyer express support for: The three pillars of sustainable hydrogen production endorsed by climate gro… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-doggett-lead-charge-to-curb-foam-container-pollution-to-protect-our-environment-improve-public-health Van Hollen, Doggett Lead Charge to Curb Foam Container Pollution to Protect Our Environment, Improve Public Health 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas) introduced bicameral legislation to phase out single-use plastic foam food service products, “loose fill” such as packing peanuts, and non-medical disposable coolers – materials known to cause adverse health effects and pollute waterways. The Farewell to Foam Act will prohibit the sale and distribution of these items beginning January 2026 while aiming to support the transition to alternatives. Additional Senate cosponsors of this legislation are U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Angus King (I-Maine), Ed Markey, (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). “Single-use plastics like foam food containers don’t disappear when you throw them away – they end up choking waterways like the Chesapeake Bay and contaminating our food supply. This pollution poses a serious, growing danger to human and environmental health and causes real economic harm to those whose livelihoods depend on our waterways,” said Senator Van Hollen. “By phasing out foam and encouraging the use of more sustainable packaging, we can tackle a major driver of pollution and improve the health of our communities.” “Plastic foam is a permanent polluter,” said Rep. Lloyd Doggett. “As trash clutters our waterways, roadsides, and greenspaces, foam doesn’t fully disintegrate. Instead, it ever so slowly degrades into microplastics that pollute our bodies and our planet. This legislation, informed by successful state and local plastic foam bans, seeks a cleaner, more sustainable future for our entire country by saying farewell to foam.” “As anyone who’s been on riverbanks or the coast can tell you, pollution in our waters is on the rise – threatening public health, economic security, and the future of our planet,” said Senator King. “The Farewell to Foam Act would phase out harmful foam food containers and single-use foam storage bins to protect our families and friends… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-durbin-kaine-schatz-and-colleagues-announce-amendment-requiring-that-use-of-us-supplemental-aid-comply-with-us-international-law Van Hollen, Durbin, Kaine, Schatz & Colleagues Announce Amendment Requiring that Use of U.S. Supplemental Aid Comply with U.S., International Law 2023-12-07 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Dick Durbin, (D-Ill.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), as well as Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) announced that they are working on an amendment to require that the weapons received by any country under the proposed national security supplemental are used in accordance with U.S. law, international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict. The Senators’ amendment also requires that the president report to the Congress on whether countries receiving military equipment paid for by American taxpayers meet that test and whether the use of U.S-supplied weapons comports with established presidential directives on arms transfers and Defense Department policies for reducing harm to civilians. And it would buttress current law that prohibits U.S. security assistance to any country that prevents or restricts U.S. humanitarian assistance to those in need, subject to a presidential waiver. The amendment does not apply to funds for air defense systems or other systems that the president determines will be used for strictly defensive purposes. “U.S. taxpayer dollars have never come in the form of a blank check. It’s critical that we hold all nations who receive our assistance to the same standards – and that includes ensuring the use of this assistance is in line with U.S. law, international humanitarian law, and the law of armed conflict. We must also insist that our partners cooperate with us in allowing the delivery of humanitarian assistance. Our amendment does all that and puts in place necessary reporting to Congress in order to track these measures. As we work to provide critical funding in the national security supplemental, I look forward to working with my colleagues to address these fundamental issues,” said Senator Van Hollen. “The U.S. is an indispensable co… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/12/rep-raskin-statement-on-h-res-894 Rep. Raskin Statement on H. Res. 894 2023-12-05 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement on H. Res. 894. “Antisemitism is a toxic, dangerous and lethal force in human history. It has appeared and reappeared in different forms and guises, but always as an enemy of the Jewish people, traditionally as a threat to reason and Enlightenment, and in our times as a gateway to destruction of liberal democracy and universal rights. “Historians have identified different kinds and strains of antisemitism which have combined and recombined over the ages: early Christian antisemitism; early Muslim antisemitism; European Medieval superstitions; the blood libel and false claims of ritual murder; the Holy Inquisition and Crusades; French nationalist antisemitism and the scapegoating of Captain Dreyfus; Czarist pogroms; fantastical conspiracy theories and the “Protocols of the Elders of Zion,” Nazi antisemitism, eugenics and totalitarian pseudoscientific racist ideology; Stalinist antisemitism; anti-intellectualism, antisemitic social snobbery and institutional exclusion; antisemitism dressed up in the language of anti-Zionism; Islamist and Hamas antisemitism; and right-wing neo-Nazi antisemitism, Holocaust denialism and anti-Jewish Christian white nationalism. This list is incomplete but suggestive of the breathtaking variety of forms, guises and manifestations of antisemitism. “It is an essential moral and political responsibility of citizens of constitutional democracies, like the United States, to oppose and denounce every form, guise and manifestation of antisemitism, as well as every other kind of racism and dehumanizing prejudice and superstition. In the House of Representatives, we have passed more than 20 Resolutions against antisemitism in the last two decades. We have treated all calls for the destruction of Israel or denial of Israel's simple right to exist as antisemitism. Just last week, the House voted overwhelmingly on a bipartisan basis to affirm Israel's incontestable right to exist. On Monday, I introduced with my … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-statement-on-tuberville-relenting-hold-on-military-promotions Van Hollen Statement on Tuberville Relenting Hold on Military Promotions 2023-12-05 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) announced he will lift his irresponsible hold on more than 400 military promotions awaiting confirmation by the Senate. “Senator Tuberville’s months-long publicity stunt has finally come to an end. It accomplished nothing but hurt our military families, weakened our armed forces’ readiness, and compromised our national security amid armed conflict and instability around the world. After nearly a year of obstruction, we have finally approved nearly all of these well-deserved promotions – including Vice Admiral Yvette Davids’ confirmation as Naval Academy Superintendent – finally making good on our promise to the hundreds of men and women in our armed services who have been waiting for this day.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-team-maryland-joint-statement-on-virginia-delegation-s-latest-attempt-to-delay-fbi-headquarters-project Congressman Mfume, Team Maryland Joint Statement on Virginia Delegation’s Latest Attempt to Delay FBI Headquarters Project 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04), and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the Virginia Delegation's letter to OMB, their latest attempt to delay the process: “In 2022, both the Virginia Delegation, as well as the Maryland Delegation, agreed that the GSA ought to make this site selection decision ‘expeditiously,’ to ensure the hardworking men and women of the FBI would have a headquarters that would meet their vital national security mission. “Now, the Virginia Delegation believes that the process should only move expeditiously if that decision benefits Virginia. As we have said before, we remain confident that any Inspector General evaluation will find what we know to be true: the Greenbelt site won on the merits. After assessing the facts, the GSA determined that Greenbelt offers the lowest price and best value to taxpayers, the shortest proximity to public transportation, the most schedule certainty to ensure the FBI can move to a new headquarters that meets its mission and security needs as soon as possible, and the greatest opportunity to advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s equity goals. “These processes can move in tandem and ought to – our national security and the men and women of the FBI deserve no less. The Inspector General evaluation has no bearing on the preparation of a prospectus for the new headquarters; therefore, the only thing the delay requested by the Virginia Delegation would accomplish is to subject the FBI employees and the general public to a dangerous, unhealthy environment and substantially increase the cost to the taxpayer.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/12/raskin-nadler-goldman-lead-resolution-condemning-antisemitism-call-for-implementation-of-the-u-s-national-strategy-to-counter-antisemitism Raskin, Nadler, Goldman Lead Resolution Condemning Antisemitism & Call for Implementation of the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Jerrold Nadler, Daniel Goldman, and Jamie Raskin introduced a resolution in response to the alarming rise of antisemitism in the United States. The resolution details the dramatic increase in antisemitic hate crimes over the last few years, particularly following the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas. It also notes the acute rise of antisemitism on college and university campuses. With this resolution, the Members commit to work to implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. They call for bipartisan collaboration and a comprehensive, all-of-government response to combat antisemitism in the United States, including, for example, increasing funding for the Nonprofit Security Grant Program. Additionally, Congress must provide robust funding for the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights to help enforce Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act and help protect Jewish students from antisemitism. As the resolution makes clear, combating antisemitism is essential to the broader fight against all forms of hatred and to the defense of our democracy. “Surging global antisemitism—from the terrorist deeds of Hamas to the shocking propaganda of Elon Musk to the violence of extremist white supremacy—is the gateway to destruction of liberal democracy,” said Congressman Jamie Raskin. “Opposing antisemitism in all its forms is part of the responsibility of serious democratic citizenship. I’m proud to partner with Representatives Nadler and Goldman to advocate for the robust implementation of comprehensive strategies to stop antisemitism and violence as outlined in the Biden-Harris National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism.” "All across our country, we are seeing an alarming rise in antisemitic hate following Hamas' October 7 assault on Israel," said Congressman Jerrold Nadler. "We cannot allow this to become our new normal, as virulent hatred spreads through college and university campuses, on social media, and in our neighborhoods. With this resolution, Repre… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/team-maryland-joint-statement-on-virginia-delegations-latest-attempt-to-delay-fbi-headquarters-project Team Maryland Joint Statement on Virginia Delegation’s Latest Attempt to Delay FBI Headquarters Project 2023-12-04 2023 2023-12 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (Md.-05), Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (Md.-02), John Sarbanes (Md.-03), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-07), Jamie Raskin (Md.-08), David Trone (Md.-06), and Glenn Ivey (Md.-04), and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the Virginia Delegation's letter to OMB, their latest attempt to delay the process: “In 2022, both the Virginia Delegation, as well as the Maryland Delegation, agreed that the GSA ought to make this site selection decision ‘expeditiously,’ to ensure the hardworking men and women of the FBI would have a headquarters that would meet their vital national security mission. “Now, the Virginia Delegation believes that the process should only move expeditiously if that decision benefits Virginia. As we have said before, we remain confident that any Inspector General evaluation will find what we know to be true: the Greenbelt site won on the merits. After assessing the facts, the GSA determined that Greenbelt offers the lowest price and best value to taxpayers, the shortest proximity to public transportation, the most schedule certainty to ensure the FBI can move to a new headquarters that meets its mission and security needs as soon as possible, and the greatest opportunity to advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s equity goals. “These processes can move in tandem and ought to – our national security and the men and women of the FBI deserve no less. The Inspector General evaluation has no bearing on the preparation of a prospectus for the new headquarters; therefore, the only thing the delay requested by the Virginia delegation would accomplish is to subject the FBI employees and the general public to a dangerous, unhealthy environment and substantially increase the cost to the taxpayer.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-leads-passage-of-two-bills-to-address-pandemic-fraud Congressman Mfume Leads Passage of Two Bills to Address Pandemic Fraud 2023-12-01 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the United States House of Representatives unanimously passed two bipartisan bills co-led by Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) that address the ongoing issue of fraud in the COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Relief Program and the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). These bills were introduced alongside Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, and Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL-04). “The level of fraud in these programs reflects the years-long repercussions of a 2020 decision by the Trump administration to loosen anti-fraud protections during the pandemic,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. "That is why I am proud to be the Democratic co-lead of this legislation, which ensures those who deliberately stole federal funds are not given a similar opportunity in the future, and ensures consistent reporting on progress towards returning stolen funds to the federal government and bringing white-collar criminals to justice,” he concluded. Image Click here or on the image above to view Congressman Mfume's remarks on H.R. 5427. These measures require the Inspector General of the Small Business Administration to submit a quarterly report on the fraud found in small business pandemic relief programs, and prohibits anyone convicted of crimes relating to financial misconduct or making a false statement with respect to a small business pandemic relief program from receiving non-disaster financial assistance from the Small Business Administration (SBA). This legislation originated in the U.S. House Committee on Small Business, where Congressman Mfume serves as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations. Additional Information on the PPP/EIDL Fraud Report Act of 2023 This bill was introduced by Congressman Mfume and Congressman Aaron Bean (R-FL-04). This legislation requires that the Inspector General of the SBA submit a report to Congress every 3 months that details the number of borrowers it has found to have e… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-vote-to-expel-congressman-santos-from-the-us-house Congressman Mfume Statement on Vote to Expel Congressman Santos from the U.S. House 2023-12-01 2023 2023-12 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding his vote to expel George Santos from the United States House of Representatives. "Representative George Santos’ admitted lies, multiple indictments, egregious behavior, and deliberate misrepresentations of the truth which gave rise to his fraudulent undertakings were a historic and shameful stain on the institution of the Congress and cannot, nor should not, be tolerated. Today’s vote for his expulsion was an overwhelming reflection of this sentiment," said Congressman Kweisi Mfume. ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:14:16Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-team-maryland-joint-statement-on-the-gsa-inspector-general-s-notice-of-an-evaluation-of-the-site-selection-process Congressman Mfume, Team Maryland Joint Statement on the GSA Inspector General's Notice of an Evaluation of the Site Selection Process 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04), and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration (GSA) Inspector General's notice of an evaluation of the site selection process: “Let us be perfectly clear: the new FBI headquarters project is moving forward. The GSA selected Greenbelt for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters based on the fact that it is the best site. Any objective evaluation will find that the GSA arrived at this decision after a thorough and transparent process. “After assessing the facts, the GSA determined that Greenbelt offers the lowest price and best value to taxpayers, the easiest access to public transportation, the most schedule certainty to ensure the FBI can move to a new headquarters that meets its mission and security needs as soon as possible, and the greatest opportunity to advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s equity goals. The GSA made its decision accordingly. Although some may not like that outcome, the GSA has clearly demonstrated that this process was transparent. “For the sake of our national security and the hardworking men and women of the FBI, it is imperative that we move expeditiously to build a new, state of the art consolidated headquarters that meets the FBI’s vital national security mission.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/team-maryland-joint-statement-on-the-gsa-inspector-generals-notice-of-an-evaluation-of-the-site-selection-process Team Maryland Joint Statement on the GSA Inspector General's Notice of an Evaluation of the Site Selection Process 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-MD), Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04), and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration (GSA) Inspector General's notice of an evaluation of the site selection process: “Let us be perfectly clear: the new FBI headquarters project is moving forward. The GSA selected Greenbelt for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters based on the fact that it is the best site. Any objective evaluation will find that the GSA arrived at this decision after a thorough and transparent process. “After assessing the facts, the GSA determined that Greenbelt offers the lowest price and best value to taxpayers, the easiest access to public transportation, the most schedule certainty to ensure the FBI can move to a new headquarters that meets its mission and security needs as soon as possible, and the greatest opportunity to advance the Biden-Harris Administration’s equity goals. The GSA made its decision accordingly. Although some may not like that outcome, the GSA has clearly demonstrated that this process was transparent. “For the sake of our national security and the hardworking men and women of the FBI, it is imperative that we move expeditiously to build a new, state of the art consolidated headquarters that meets the FBI’s vital national security mission.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-brown-gillibrand-lujan-introduce-legislation-to-expand-community-schools-to-improve-student-outcomes Van Hollen, Brown, Gillibrand, Luján Introduce Legislation to Expand Community Schools to Improve Student Outcomes 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced The Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023, a comprehensive bill to improve student outcomes by helping public schools and districts bring in wraparound support services including medical, mental, and nutrition health services, mentoring and youth development programs, technical assistance, and continuing education courses. Full-service community schools have a proven track record of producing tangible results for students – including advancing academic achievement and improving attendance. There are more than 450 community schools serving students across 22 of Maryland’s school districts. “Community schools provide for our students’ needs both inside and outside of the classroom – helping break barriers to success that underserved young people often face. Across Maryland these schools have made a positive difference in the lives of our students and their families. This bill will further invest in and expand community schools across the country to provide students with the top-notch education and resources to help them on their way to a bright future,” said Senator Van Hollen. This legislation would also provide essential resources for school districts to plan for, implement, expand, and renew full-service community schools, and would further develop the infrastructure to support these schools. The legislation is also sponsored by U.S. Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.). U.S. Representative Susie Lee (D-Nev.-03) is leading companion legislation in the House of Representatives. “Ohio has proven how successful full-service community schools can be at improving academic achievement and student attendance. By expanding the successful community s… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-statement-on-pcaobs-historic-action-sanctioning-foreign-firms-to-better-protect-american-investors Van Hollen Statement on PCAOB’s Historic Action Sanctioning Foreign Firms to Better Protect American Investors 2023-11-30 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s announcement today that the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has imposed sanctions on three PCAOB-registered public accounting firms in China and Hong Kong. These sanctions represent the first time ever – pursuant to the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, authored by Senators Van Hollen and Kennedy – that foreign companies operating on U.S. markets are held accountable following the law’s implementation of rigorous audits to ensure all companies operating on U.S. markets are held to the same standards and to reduce risk for American investors. “Foreign companies operating on U.S. markets should be held to the same standards across the board. That’s why I introduced – and worked to enact into law – the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act. Today’s action by the PCAOB confirms what we long expected: not all companies are playing by the rules. This historic move both holds accountable bad actors attempting to take advantage of our markets and protects American investors, including retirees, parents building their child’s college funds, and many others. I’m glad to see the PCAOB crack down on these firms to ensure compliance with our market standards, just as our Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act intended.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-06-27T22:33:57Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-schatz-reed-release-statement-following-white-house-meeting-on-situation-in-israel-and-gaza Van Hollen, Schatz, Reed Release Statement Following White House Meeting on Situation in Israel & Gaza 2023-11-29 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Jack Reed (D-Rhode Island) released the following statement on their meeting yesterday with White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and over a dozen of their colleagues to discuss the letter the Senators led with 23 of their colleagues to President Biden condemning the brutal terror attacks by Hamas, expressing support for immediate funding to replenish Israel’s defensive systems, and seeking information on two clear U.S. priorities: supporting an Israeli strategy that will effectively degrade and defeat the threat from Hamas and taking all possible measures to protect civilians in Gaza. “Following the brutal terror attacks that Hamas conducted against Israel, America has stood united in our support for Israel’s duty to defend itself and hold Hamas accountable. As we noted in our letter, we believe the U.S. should immediately provide Israel with funding to support this effort, including funds to replenish its defensive systems. “But to better understand the efficacy of U.S. funding that supports Israel’s operations inside Gaza, we requested answers from the President on how these funds are being used in order to ensure they support an Israeli strategy that will effectively degrade and defeat the threat from Hamas while taking all possible measures to protect civilians in Gaza. In our letter to President Biden, we raised several key issues, including maintaining a focus on returning hostages, reducing civilian casualties, delivering humanitarian aid, establishing a plan for post-war governance and the future of the region, and addressing extremist violence in the West Bank. During yesterday’s briefing, we had an opportunity to discuss with the Administration each of the questions raised in our letter. “As we expressed in the meeting, we are grateful for their leadership in negotiating a temporary ceasefire to secure the release of many hostages and to allow some desperately needed humanitarian assistance into Gaza. We a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/raskin-joins-wasserman-schultz-fitzpatrick-in-bipartisan-letter-to-appropriators-to-fund-fight-against-antisemitism Raskin Joins Wasserman Schultz, Fitzpatrick in Bipartisan Letter to Appropriators to Fund Fight Against Antisemitism 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC –Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) joined Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) in sending a letter to top House and Senate appropriators requesting funding to implement the first-ever U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism in response to the surge of hate crimes, discrimination, and threats against the American Jewish community. The lawmakers wrote, “We hope that the strong bipartisan and stakeholder support for the President's plan to reverse the spread of hatred will be reflected in our nation’s budget.…Congress must step up and deliver funding to support the American Jewish community.” The letter was signed by a total of 51 bipartisan members, including Reps. Raskin, Wasserman Schultz and Fitzpatrick as well as Reps. Gabe Amo, Jake Auchincloss, Don Bacon, Suzanne Bonamici, Shontel Brown, Vern Buchanan, Kathy Castor, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Yvette Clarke, Gerald Connolly, Angie Craig, Donald Davis, Lloyd Doggett, Lois Frankel, Maxwell Frost, Daniel Goldman, Jenniffer González-Colón, Josh Gottheimer, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Derek Kilmer, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Greg Landsman, Barbara Lee, Susie Lee, Ted Lieu, Nicole Malliotakis, Kathy Manning, Lucy McBath, Grace Meng, Marcus Molinaro, Jared Moskowitz, Jerrold Nadler, Jimmy Panetta, Dean Phillips, Patrick Ryan, Maria Salazar, Janice Schakowsky, Bradley Schneider, Terri Sewell, Darren Soto, Haley Stevens, Eric Swalwell, Ritchie Torres, David Trone, Juan Vargas, Marc Veasey, Susan Wild, and Nikema Williams. The letter, addressed to Senate Appropriations Chair Patty Murray (D-WA) and Vice Chair Susan Collins (R-ME), as well as House Appropriations Chair Kay Granger (R-TX) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), is supported by the Anti-Defamation League, the American Jewish Committee, Jewish on Campus, and Hadassah, the Women’s Zionist Organization of America. The letter highlights a range of activities mentioned in the National Strategy, including the Department of Education’s enfor… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/reps-raskin-goldman-demand-elon-musk-x-leadership-enforce-platform-guidelines-to-address-surging-misinformation-antisemitic-and-violent-content Reps. Raskin, Goldman Demand Elon Musk, X Leadership Enforce Platform Guidelines to Address Surging Misinformation, Antisemitic and Violent Content 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Dan Goldman (NY-10), along with 25 colleagues in the House of Representatives, wrote ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) owner Elon Musk and Chief Executive Officer Linda Yaccarino demanding X address failures in applying its anti-misinformation and anti-violence policies to Hamas terrorist propaganda. Following the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel, analysts have documented surging graphic violent content and misinformation on the platform, including Hamas’ terroristic propaganda videos. Much of this content violates X’s platform policies, which prohibit “engaging in or promoting violent acts,” and “recruiting, or providing or distributing services (such as media/propaganda) to further stated goals.” “Several weeks ago, reports from multiple nonprofit research groups showed X Premium accounts spreading Hamas terrorist propaganda videos glorifying barbaric acts of violence against Israelis,” wrote the lawmakers. “Further, these reports demonstrated that X is profiting from the spread of this gruesome and harmful propaganda through account subscription fees and ad revenue.” The lawmakers continued, “As of today, most of the terrorist propaganda posts flagged by [EU researchers] inexplicably remain live on your platform. Given the many flagrant examples of X profiting off this content, we need detailed answers from X in considering potential legislation that would prevent such activity in the future.” Reps. Raskin and Goldman called on X to abide by its regulatory policies, particularly its ‘violent and hateful entities’ guidelines, and provide answers to the following questions about persistent misinformation and violent content on X. The lawmakers wrote, “We also ask that you provide written responses to the following questions: Please explain how these violating posts and accounts were allowed to remain live for days after their policy violations had been publicized? What action does X plan to take about Hamas-related content currently on the pl… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/reps-raskin-mcgovern-urge-biden-administration-to-protect-children-of-israel-gaza-and-the-west-bank Reps. Raskin, McGovern Urge Biden Administration to Protect Children of Israel, Gaza and the West Bank 2023-11-21 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Today, Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Jim McGovern (MA-02) wrote President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging the administration to continue working to ensure the safety of infants and children living under terror and violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank. The lawmakers, joined by 25 cosigners, reiterated the importance of protecting children suffering from the devastating consequences of war as the United States works to secure the immediate release of all hostages and send humanitarian aid to civilians in the region. The lawmakers wrote, “If our world can agree on nothing else, surely we can agree that children must be protected from the horrific consequences of terrorism and war; that the endangerment of children, and grave violations of their rights and physical safety, by terrorist attacks and in armed conflict must end immediately; and that it is long past time to stop this cycle of violence and trauma that has ruined the lives of far too many children.” Pregnant women, infants and children were targets during the October 7 terrorist attacks against Israel, and children have been among the casualties of the aerial bombardment of Gaza and the recent settler violence in the West Bank. The October 7 Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel killed 1,200 people in Israel, among them at least 38 children and babies, with others left orphaned. While several adult hostages were released by Hamas, more than 240 persons remain in captivity, including 32 children, and many hostages, including nursing mothers, have been separated from their infants and children. The aerial bombardment and war in Gaza has left at least 11,078 Palestinians dead, nearly half of those casualties children and babies. At least 2,260 Palestinians in Gaza, including at least 1,270 children, have been reported missing by the United Nations and are presumed to be either trapped under the rubble still awaiting rescue or dead. During this same time, Israeli forces or settlers have killed at le… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-baldwin-kaine-lead-colleagues-in-calling-for-immediate-steps-to-deliver-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza-and-protect-civilians Van Hollen, Baldwin, Kaine Lead Colleagues in Calling for Immediate Steps to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Gaza and Protect Civilians 2023-11-20 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) led their colleagues in urging President Biden to work with Israel and international partners to implement a plan that will protect innocent civilian life in Gaza, deliver sustained humanitarian aid, and work toward the long term goals of ending Hamas’s threat, bringing hostages home, and achieving sustainable peace in the region through a two-state solution. In the letter to President Biden, the senators call for the protection of civilians and civilian sites, the opening of the Kerem Shalom border crossing, and access to prompt medical attention for civilians injured to help address the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. “As you and your administration work with Israel and international partners to secure the release of hostages and respond to the terror attack on Israel, we join you in your urgent call for humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians in Gaza. We encourage you to work with international partners to achieve expeditious implementation of a plan for sustained humanitarian aid in Gaza. We hope you’ll join us in encouraging our ally Israel to take immediate steps to help provide critical humanitarian aid to the innocent civilians in Gaza, including re-opening the Kerem Shalom border crossing to allow life-saving water, food, and fuel to reach vulnerable civilians,” the senators wrote. The senators continued, “We are concerned that increased and prolonged suffering in Gaza is not only intolerable for Palestinian civilians there but will also negatively impact the security of Israeli civilians by exacerbating existing tensions and eroding regional alliances.” The senators concluded, “This conflict will not be solved by force alone. Preservation of and respect for innocent life is both morally right and the best hope for a long-term strategy to accomplish security, stability, and peace in the region.” In addition to Senators Van Hollen, Baldwin, and Kaine, Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Brian Schatz (… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/representative-raskin-hosts-seventh-annual-federal-employee-health-benefits-forum Representative Raskin Hosts Seventh Annual Federal Employee Health Benefits Forum 2023-11-17 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper In his seventh annual forum, Rep. Raskin provides an update on health care legislation and discusses the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program with Jay Fritz from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Tammy Flanagan from National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association (NARFE), and Kevin Moss from Washington Consumers’ Checkbook. These experts share guidance on choosing health plans. Below is a collection of healthcare resources for federal employees. OPM: https://www.opm.gov/healthcare-insurance/open-season/ NARFE: https://www.narfe.org/ Consumers’ Checkbook Guide to Health Plans for federal employees: www.guidetohealthplans.org Maryland State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP): https://aging.maryland.gov/Pages/state-health-insurance-program.aspx Montgomery County: 301-255-4250 Prince George’s County: 301-265-8471 Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP): https://www.benefeds.com/ 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/reps-swalwell-raskin-and-wild-lead-group-of-55-members-in-urging-secretary-of-state-blinken-to-address-extremist-settler-violence-against-palestinians-in-the-middle-east Reps. Swalwell, Raskin, and Wild Lead Group of 55 Members in Urging Secretary of State Blinken to Address Extremist Settler Violence Against Palestinians in the Middle East 2023-11-17 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Eric Swalwell (D-CA), Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Congresswoman Susan Wild (D-PA), led a letter with 55 members of Congress to Secretary of State Antony Blinken urging him to address escalating violence in and along the West Bank that threatens a two-state solution. With recent reporting of increased Palestinian deaths at the hands of extremist settlers and Palestinians being forcibly driven from their homes, the Representatives urge the United States to re-engage in negotiations for lasting peace and a two-state solution. “While the world has been focused on Gaza, the situation in the West Bank has also deteriorated rapidly since October 7,” the Members write in a letter. “Your leadership in realizing a two-state solution is critical and your attention to the crisis in the West Bank is necessary during this conflict. We cannot allow extremist settlers to use this crisis as an opportunity to expand illegal settlements in the West Bank.” The letter is signed by 58 members of Congress, including Representatives Balint, Beyer, Blumenauer, Bonamici, Andre Carson, Cartwright, Casar, Casten, Chu, Cleaver, Cohen, Connolly, Crockett, Davis, Dean, DeLauro, DelBene, Deluzio, DeSaulnier, Doggett, Escobar, Evans, Sylvia Garcia, Al Green, Grijalva, Hayes, Huffman, Jayapal, Hank Johnson, Kamlager-Dove, Kaptur, Kuster, Barbara Lee, Lofgren, McCollum, McGovern, Nadler, Norton, Ocasio-Cortez, Peters, Pingree, Pocan, Raskin, Ruiz, Salinas, Schakowsky, Sewell, Adam Smith, Stansbury, Swalwell, Takano, Tonko, Trahan, Velazequez, Watson Coleman, Wild, & Williams Click hereto read the letter, or read the full text below: Dear Secretary Blinken, As strong supporters of the United States-Israel relationship, we watched in horror on October 7 as Hamas mounted a vicious terror attack against Israel, murdering more than 1,400 Israelis. We thank you for your leadership during this difficult time. The conversations you have had with leaders in the Middle East are critical for helping t… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/statement-of-congressman-jamie-raskin-november-17-2023 Statement of Congressman Jamie Raskin, November 17, 2023 2023-11-17 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Today Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement calling for the immediate release of the 239 hostages captured by Hamas, an end to the violence in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, and a forward-looking strategy to ensure peace and security for all people in the region. “Now is the time for American strategic, diplomatic and political leadership to press for a breakthrough change in the relentless and dangerous dynamics of war and violence. The world has seen enough death and destruction. “We must work with Israel and all our democratic allies, as well as the United Nations, to end the horrific carnage of this war that began on October 7, 2023, with Hamas’s vicious terrorist attack. We must establish the framework for a just and durable peace and the democratic reconstruction of the region. “The multilateral negotiations taking place right now under the auspices of Qatar should be a first step towards a forward-looking strategy providing hope for peace, justice, and the end of terrorism. In order to succeed, the world must accomplish these basic components: The immediate release of all 239 hostages being unlawfully held by Hamas (and other terrorist groups). The immediate cessation of hostilities against any civilian targets in order to save the lives of endangered women, children, infants and other noncombatants. A mutually agreed-upon bilateral humanitarian pause or mutually agreed-upon ceasefire to provide for a “global humanitarian surge” of aid to hundreds of thousands of displaced and suffering innocent civilians throughout Gaza. The removal of Hamas from operational control of Gaza and the initiation of multilateral negotiations, which include the Palestinian Authority, to arrive at the long sought-after but much-derailed two-state solution, focused on the creation of a democratic sovereign Palestinian state and the reinforcement of the security of a democratic Israel, both with safe and permanent borders. This should be accompanied by the initiation of indictm… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/in-response-to-the-peoples-republic-of-chinas-dominance-in-the-industry-van-hollen-joins-warner-rubio-colleagues-in-push-to-support-critical-mineral-projects In Response to the People’s Republic of China’s Dominance in the Industry, Van Hollen Joins Warner, Rubio, Colleagues in Push to Support Critical Mineral Projects 2023-11-16 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper In response to China’s continued dominance of the critical mineral supply chain, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) alongside a group of bipartisan colleagues in a call for action to secure supply chains and reduce U.S. reliance on the People’s Republic of China (PRC) for minerals that are inputs for critical technologies, including through increased government support to U.S. private sector companies investing and operating in critical mineral projects. This is the latest step that the Intelligence Committee leaders have taken to counter China’s dominance of this growing industry. In a letter to the Biden administration, the senators highlighted the exploding demand of critical minerals and their growing importance to U.S. national security, while pointing out the U.S. is falling behind its adversaries in efforts to secure the global critical mineral supply chain. The senators wrote, “Demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially, yet the U.S. substantially lags behind its adversaries in securing critical mineral supply chains. In fact, in many cases China controls nearly 100 percent of the end-to-end supply chain, and is actively seeking to maintain and increase its control of these resources around the globe.” Outlining key areas where improvement is needed to expand domestic capabilities, the senators requested that the administration take a series of steps to ensure U.S. support to domestic industry, to strengthen internal coordination across government agencies, and to formulate a strategy for U.S. collaboration with our allies, to combat China’s growing dominance in this space. They continued, “Focusing the efforts of the U.S. government, in coordination with our allies, upon standing up processing, refining, and metallurgical capacity must be a priority if we are going to succeed in reducing our reliance on China for critical minerals.” In addition to Senator Van Hollen, the letter led by Senators Warner and Rubio was signed … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-foreign-relations-democratic-senators-statement-on-president-bidens-meeting-with-prc-president-xi-jinping Van Hollen, Cardin, Foreign Relations Democratic Senators Statement on President Biden’s Meeting with PRC President Xi Jinping 2023-11-16 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) in issuing the following statement on President Biden’s meeting with President Xi. “We welcome the progress between President Biden and the People’s Republic of China’s President Xi, particularly on fentanyl, climate cooperation, and military-to-military communications. These are some of the most pressing issues in our bilateral relationship and we applaud President Biden for his leadership in engaging with the People’s Republic of China to address them. While China has taken some long-overdue steps to curb the production and shipment of fentanyl and fentanyl precursors, Beijing must do much more to stop this illicit trade. It is absolutely critical that we have bilateral mechanisms in place for regular follow up with Beijing in order to measure tangible progress on ending this deadly trade that has led to the loss of countless American lives. We stand ready to work to ensure Beijing lives up to their commitments. “Responsible management of the U.S.-China relationship is critical to the United States and to our allies and partners around the world. While challenges between Washington and Beijing persist on a number of issues, including Taiwan, human rights, and the unjust and unlawful detention of American citizens in China, open dialogue between our two leaders remains critical. We hope that the U.S. and China can build on this progress going forward.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-cardin-democratic-senators-in-letter-supporting-the-biden-administrations-recent-diplomatic-efforts-with-venezuela Van Hollen Joins Cardin, Democratic Senators in Letter Supporting the Biden Administration’s Recent Diplomatic Efforts with Venezuela 2023-11-16 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ben Luján (D-N.M.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) in sending the following letter to the Biden administration expressing their support for the recent use of sanctions relief as leverage to facilitate a negotiated electoral agreement between Venezuela’s democratic opposition and the Maduro regime. The letter also urges the Biden administration to stand ready to impose new sanctions should the Maduro regime fail to abide by their commitments and make additional progress on human rights issues. “We write to express our support for the Biden administration’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to forge a negotiated solution to resolve Venezuela’s political and humanitarian crisis, including your decision to provide limited sanctions relief in response to the electoral agreement reached between the democratic opposition’s Unitary Platform and the Maduro regime in Barbados on October 17,” wrote the Senators. “The decision to provide such sanctions relief is consistent with our long-standing belief that U.S. sanctions are most effective when we use them as a tool to prompt changes that advance U.S. national interests. Our message is clear: free and fair elections in which all candidates are able to participate provide the best pathway for Venezuelans to determine their future.” “At the same time, though, we are aware of the Maduro regime’s failure to honor past commitments and the credible accusations of its involvement in crimes against humanity,” the Senators continued. “To that end, we urge you to reimpose sanctions absent concrete steps by the regime to implement the Barbados agreement. Consistent with the agreement, the Maduro regime must also make additional progress on human rights issues, including taking steps to release, by the end of November, opposition figures and the thre… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-hirono-murkowski-kaine-in-reintroducing-resolution-calling-on-us-senate-to-ratify-un-convention-on-the-law-of-the-sea Van Hollen Joins Hirono, Murkowski, Kaine in Reintroducing Resolution Calling on U.S. Senate to Ratify UN Convention on the Law of the Sea 2023-11-16 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, on the 29th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) entering into force, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) in introducing a resolution calling on the U.S. Senate to ratify UNCLOS. UNCLOS, which has been ratified by 168 nations and the European Union, details the rights and responsibilities of countries regarding the world’s oceans, including guidelines for businesses and the management of marine natural resources, and provides a legal framework to protect those rights while avoiding conflict. “Sitting on the sidelines of UNCLOS not only undermines our standing to advocate for international freedom of navigation and the protection of our oceans – it also undercuts our ability to protect our own national security and commercial interests in the seas. It is critical that the U.S. ratify this Convention so we can more credibly defend international law of the sea,” said Senator Van Hollen. “More than twenty years after UNCLOS took effect, the U.S. is one of just a handful of signatories that has not ratified it, preventing us from engaging in important international conversations about our oceans and seas,” said Senator Hirono. “This long overdue step would help strengthen our national security, expand oceanic access for maritime industries, and support efforts to preserve the environmental health of our oceans. Ratifying UNCLOS enables the U.S. to participate in the decision making process regarding our planet’s oceans and seas.” “The longer we sit out, the longer the rest of world will continue to set the agenda of maritime domain, from seabed mining to critical subsea infrastructure,” said Senator Lisa Murkowski. “Ratifying the Law of the Sea Treaty will help us keep China’s illegal territorial advances at bay in the South China and is also critical to our national interest in the maritime domain, especially as other Arctic nations look to define their rights to seabed areas… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-announce-over-2-million-to-strengthen-infrastructure-resiliency-at-the-city-of-havre-de-grace Van Hollen, Cardin Announce Over $2 Million to Strengthen Infrastructure Resiliency at the City of Havre de Grace 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) announced $2,505,500 for critical infrastructure improvements to the City of Havre de Grace in Harford County. The federal funding, provided by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF) grant program, will support efforts to strengthen resiliency and reduce flood risk in the community while protecting endangered, threatened, and declining species in the Chesapeake Bay. These improvements are critical to the preservation and protection of this waterfront community, and were made possible in part by the senators’ work to pass the Inflation Reduction Act. “Flooding and shoreline erosion threaten our waterfront communities, our Bay economy, and the renowned charm of towns like Havre de Grace. That’s why we fought to pass the Inflation Reduction Act, and invest in boosting our infrastructure resiliency. This federal funding will help improve the safety of Havre de Grace’s homes and businesses while protecting our treasured Chesapeake Bay,” said Senator Van Hollen. “In Maryland, our wetlands are some of our best defenses against rising sea levels and storm surge. Preparing our coastal communities for the impacts of climate change and strengthening coastal habitats can and should go hand in hand,” said Senator Cardin. “This grant, awarded from National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s National Coastal Resilience Fund, understands that. Strengthening Maryland’s coastal resiliency is more important than ever as we continue facing the impacts of climate change.” The City of Havre de Grace faces threats from rising sea levels, intensifying storms, and changing rainfall patterns. Senators Van Hollen and Cardin have long fought for efforts to strengthen Maryland’s coastal resiliency which also advance Chesapeake Bay restoration. In addition to the $2.6 billion the senators secured in the Inflation Reduction Act to support coastal resiliency across the country, the senators also secured historic investments throu… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-praise-biden-nominee-nicole-berner-for-us-court-of-appeals-for-4th-circuit-maryland-seat Van Hollen, Cardin Praise Biden Nominee Nicole Berner for U.S. Court of Appeals for 4th Circuit Maryland Seat 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) today praised President Joe Biden’s nomination of Maryland attorney Nicole Berner to fill a vacant Maryland seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. “Throughout her career, Nicole Berner has provided outstanding legal representation to advance the rights of working families and historically underrepresented communities — demonstrating her commitment to delivering equal justice to all. Her diverse legal experience shows that she is dedicated to the rule of law, fairness, and the principles of democracy, which is why I enthusiastically support her nomination to serve the American people on the Fourth Circuit. As the first openly LGBTQ nominee for the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals, Nicole would also break glass ceilings in our judicial system. We look forward to advancing her nomination through the Senate,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Nicole Berner has been fighting for civil rights and worker rights throughout her career and we are excited to have her bring this experience and deep knowledge of the law to the federal bench in Maryland. As the general counsel of the 2-million-member strong Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Ms. Berner oversees their legal work in complicated areas of the law, including labor, healthcare regulation, and immigration. With this background, I am confident that she will uphold the judicial oath to ‘do equal right to the poor and to the rich,’” said Senator Cardin. “I also appreciated the opportunity to meet with Ms. Berner recently and was pleased to hear that she intends, if confirmed, to have her judicial chambers in the Baltimore Courthouse to better be a part of the diverse and vibrant Maryland legal community.” Ms. Berner has been nominated to fill the vacancy created when Judge Diana Gribbon Motz took senior status in September 2022. Judge Motz was appointed to the Fourth Circuit by President Bill Clinton in 1994. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit is one of twelve regional appe… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-statement-on-president-bidens-meeting-with-president-xi Van Hollen Statement on President Biden’s Meeting with President Xi 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, & International Cybersecurity Policy, released the following statement in advance of President Biden’s meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC): “The rise of a more assertive and aggressive PRC presents strategic challenges that the United States must address. President Biden has taken the right approach on these issues – including advancing U.S. national security interests while pursuing opportunities for diplomacy with China, as exemplified by today. This meeting comes at an important moment in our relationship with China as we seek to reduce the risk of miscalculations by resuming military-to-military communications and making incremental progress on other fronts. I am confident President Biden will press President Xi to reduce the flow of precursor fentanyl chemicals into Mexico, and I urge President Biden to call for the release of wrongfully detained Americans in China. Lastly, as we continue to seek out areas of cooperation like combatting climate change, we must keep working to hold China accountable for its human rights abuses and imprisonment of activists and journalists, preserve the status quo on Taiwan, and urge the PRC to act as a responsible actor on the world stage.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-statement-on-vote-to-avert-shutdown Van Hollen Statement on Vote to Avert Shutdown 2023-11-15 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) released the following statement on his vote to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government running through early 2024. “Keeping our government open and pursuing national objectives is one of our most basic responsibilities as lawmakers. And while I’m disappointed with yet another short-term continuing resolution, I’m glad to see House Republicans take a step back from the brink in holding our government hostage. This legislation will prevent, at least for now, economic uncertainty and disruptions to vital services that Americans count on while ensuring our federal workers and servicemembers are paid. Just as the passage of this measure was bipartisan, our work to pass funding legislation for the rest of fiscal year 2024 and address our urgent national security obligations must also be bipartisan. Over the next several weeks, we must work together to responsibly fund our FY24 domestic priorities, provide critical military assistance to the people of Ukraine, support Israel’s defense needs, and extend desperately needed humanitarian aid to areas in critical need – including to civilians in Gaza. The American people and our allies around the world are watching – and counting on us to get this done.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-statement-on-vote-to-avoid-federal-government-shutdown Congressman Mfume Statement on Vote to Avoid Federal Government Shutdown 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement regarding his vote to avoid a government shutdown, temporarily funding the federal government until early 2024. This legislation will now be taken up by the United States Senate for consideration and if passed, sent to President Joe Biden for his signature. “I voted again, along with 208 other Democrats in the U.S. House, to avoid a government shutdown today. The continuing resolution that provides for government funding is far from ideal but it fully funds the government until early next year. I urge my Republican colleagues to spend more time governing and less time posturing so that we can all responsibly go about conducting the People’s business,” said Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07). ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-announces-senate-passage-of-appropriations-package-with-over-40-million-for-maryland-infrastructure-rural-development-military-construction-projects Van Hollen Announces Senate Passage of Appropriations Package with Over $40 Million for Maryland Infrastructure, Rural Development, Military Construction Projects 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced the Senate’s passage of $41,921,000 in direct federal investments for community-led projects throughout Maryland as part of a package of three fiscal year 2024 government funding bills. These funds, included at the Senator’s request, support a wide array of projects to improve public transit, trail networks, roads, affordable housing, and more; boost development in rural communities; and invest in Maryland military installations and veterans, among other critical priorities for the state. The package, which the Senator voted to pass earlier this month, is comprised of the FY24 funding bills for Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD); Agriculture, Rural Development, and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs. While passing the Senate is an important step forward, these funds are not finalized until the appropriations bills are reconciled with the House of Representatives and signed by the President. “Targeted federal investments in key community initiatives go a long way toward expanding opportunity and improving crucial services in our state. With these funds, we can help modernize local infrastructure, spur economic growth, strengthen our military facilities and veterans’ services, and more. I’ll keep working to get these federal investments across the finish line and deliver them to our partners across Maryland,” said Senator Van Hollen, a member of the Appropriations Committee. Projects funded through the THUD funding legislation: Project Name: Baltimore Franklin-Mulberry Corridor - Reconnecting Communities Applicant: Baltimore City Project Location: Baltimore City Amount Included: $500,000 Description: Funds will be used to support public engagement and outreach to develop community-led plans to enhance transportation connectivity and access for the neighborhoods in West Baltimore impacted by the Highway to Nowhere. Project Name: Benedi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-merkley-huffman-barragan-mcclellan-colleagues-new-liquified-fossil-gas-licenses-not-in-the-publics-interest Van Hollen, Merkley, Huffman, Barragán, McClellan, Colleagues: New Liquified Fossil Gas Licenses Not in the Public’s Interest 2023-11-14 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), along with Representatives Jared Huffman (D-CA-02), Nanette Barragán (D-CA-44), and Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), in sending a bicameral letter alongside their colleagues to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) urging the agency to update how it determines if new licenses for liquified natural gas (LNG) exports to non-free, U.S. trade countries are in the public interest. The letter highlights concerns that DOE’s current approach to making these determinations does not fully or accurately consider how these exports impact the climate, environmental justice, or domestic energy prices. The lawmaker’s letter comes just as Data For Progress and Fossil Free Media released a new polling report finding voters are in strong support of limiting natural gas exports “by a 2-to-1 margin and want to see new export facilities paused until the proper reviews are completed.” The letter highlights that DOE has never rejected an LNG export application on the basis of negative impacts to the American people, and urges meaningful consideration of the costs to the climate and consumers when reviewing new export licenses. “U.S. LNG exports have doubled over the past four years, and projects currently under development are set to almost double exports again. DOE’s case-by-case approach to approvals ignores the aggregate impact that the explosive growth in U.S. LNG exports is having on climate, communities, and our economy,” the lawmakers write. The lawmakers’ letter comes as DOE is approving LNG exports—and, as the lawmakers note, “scientific reports, including a recent peer reviewed study from Brown University and RMI, have found that natural gas can be as bad for the climate as coal, when only small methane leaks are factored in.” The lawmakers strongly encourage DOE to develop an approach that is informed by the latest climate and economic analysis, and which is transparent and open for public comment. “By exacerbating climate change, LNG exports also po… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-kaine-connolly-colleagues-in-urging-protections-for-merit-based-federal-workforce-system Van Hollen Joins Kaine, Connolly, Colleagues in Urging Protections for Merit-Based Federal Workforce System 2023-11-13 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Tim Kaine (D-Va.) and U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11) and their colleagues in sending a letter to Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Director Kiran Ahuja in support of a proposed rule that would protect the merit-based federal workforce system and safeguard federal employees from losing due process rights. OPM announced the proposed rule in September and is now accepting public comments on it. The public comment period closes on November 17, and then OPM will issue a final rule. “We fully support OPM’s proposed regulation as it would clarify and reinforce statutory protections for career civil servants and advance the importance of nonpartisan public service,” wrote the lawmakers. “These efforts to strengthen civil service protections underpin a well-functioning merit system, which is critical to preserving our democracy.” “Roughly 2.2 million federal employees work tirelessly to serve the American people. From protecting national security and administering Social Security and veterans benefits to researching terminal diseases and ensuring food and water safety, federal employees uphold essential programs and ensure the American public can access vital resources,” the lawmakers continued. “This proposed rulemaking is an important first step to protect civil servants from the threat of politically motivated removal and ensure the civil service continues to rely on merits and expertise to deliver for the American people.” “It is vital to the mission of every federal agency that the career employees who execute daily operations be impartial and objective in their work without fear of politically motivated retaliation,” the lawmakers concluded. “As Members of Congress, we understand the critical role of our civil servants and strongly support OPM’s efforts to uphold our country’s competitive civil service.” In addition to Senator Van Hollen, the letter led by Senator Kaine and Representative Connolly was also signed by U.S. Senators Mark R. Warne… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-usfws-and-nfwf-announce-74-million-in-new-grants-to-restore-and-protect-habitats-in-chesapeake-bay-watershed Van Hollen, USFWS, and NFWF announce $7.4 Million in New Grants to Restore and Protect Habitats in Chesapeake Bay Watershed 2023-11-13 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) was joined by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), and Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) to announce 25 grants totaling $7.4 million to support wildlife habitat, climate resilience, community conservation partnerships, and equitable access to nature in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. This includes $1,392,200 for nine projects in Maryland. These grants, provided through the Chesapeake Watershed Investments in Landscape Defense (Chesapeake WILD) Program, will help protect and preserve the Chesapeake Bay and leverage more than $12 million in grantee matching funds, for a total conservation impact of $19.4 million. The Chesapeake WILD program was established through legislation authored by Senators Van Hollen and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.V.), and enacted into law within the America’s Conservation Enhancement Act in 2020. Senator Ben Cardin (D-Md.) and Congressman Sarbanes were among the cosponsors of the legislation. “The Chesapeake WILD program is a critical new tool for protecting?native?habitats, preserving wildlife, and boosting the health of our outdoor economy,” said Senator Chris Van Hollen. “Delivering these resources to our partners in Maryland – who are working on the front lines of this effort – is exactly what I had in mind when authoring this legislation. These federal dollars will help local stewards of the Chesapeake Bay improve its water quality, restore our wetlands, and protect wildlife that has been threatened by development and pollution.” “The goal of the Chesapeake WILD Act is to equip our on-the-ground partners with resources to improve the long-term health of the Bay watershed and its inhabitants," said Congressman John Sarbanes. "That's why I am so proud to be at the National Aquarium today to announce the second round of Chesapeake WILD grant recipients. So far, these grants have aided our local, state, and regional partners' abilities to conserve land, increase resiliency, and restore critical habitat. … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-welch-colleagues-urge-usda-and-usaid-to-provide-food-aid-to-palestinians-in-gaza Van Hollen Joins Welch, Colleagues Urge USDA and USAID to Provide Food Aid to Palestinians in Gaza 2023-11-10 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Thomas Vilsack and U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator (USAID) Samantha Power to request the immediate release of crucial food aid administered by the agencies, including from the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust, for Palestinian civilians in Gaza. Programs such as the Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust were created to respond to food relief needs internationally in times of crisis. Over half of Gaza’s population was food-insecure before October 7. The conflict following Hamas’ brutal attack on Israel has displaced one and a half million Gazans and Israel’s limitation of aid trucks has put civilian Palestinians at risk of starvation. “Gaza is home to approximately two million Palestinian civilians, including more than one million children. Since Hamas’s brutal October 7th attacks on Israel, and the ensuing war in Gaza, more than one and a half million Gazans have been displaced. In addition, Israel’s near-total siege of Gaza and the ongoing bombing campaign has turned a humanitarian crisis into a full-blown catastrophe with acute shortages of water, food, medicine, and fuel,” wrote the Senators. “We need to facilitate and provide additional emergency assistance to Gaza to prevent a deepening of the humanitarian disaster and help save countless lives. “Though the United States has provided financial assistance for humanitarian relief in Gaza and the West Bank, additional aid is necessary to address the intensifying food emergency faced by Palestinians in Gaza. We should do all we can to alleviate that burden,” the Senators wrote. “We strongly urge you to utilize the [Bill Emerson Humanitarian] Trust and other available resources to save the lives of Palestinian citizens during this unprecedent… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-merkley-colleagues-urge-inclusion-of-full-humanitarian-assistance-in-supplemental-funding-package Van Hollen, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Full Humanitarian Assistance in Supplemental Funding Package 2023-11-10 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led 21 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Democratic and Republican Senate and Appropriations leadership urging the inclusion of the full $10 billion in humanitarian assistance requested by the President in the national security supplemental. “Beyond the moral significance of continuing our country’s tradition as the world’s leader in delivering life-saving humanitarian aid, this assistance promotes global stability and security by helping manage and provide for displaced populations, preventing recruitment to extremism, and mitigating economic pressure on partner governments,” wrote the Senators. The letter highlights the ongoing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East and the devastating impacts these global crises have on millions of innocent civilians caught in the middle. The Senators urge U.S. leadership in ensuring aid reaches sick, wounded, and displaced civilians. “Without these funds, global efforts led by the United States to address ongoing and expanded crises in Sudan, Nagorno-Karabakh, Burma, Syria, and other humanitarian responses will suffer reductions in support. This would directly threaten U.S. national security and the security of our partners,” the letter continues. Joining Senators Van Hollen, Merkley, Kaine, Welch, and Schatz, this letter is signed by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.). Full text of the letter can be found here and follows below: Dear Majority Lea… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-raskin-lead-resolution-recognizing-young-adults-who-have-chronic-health-conditions-highlighting-challenges-they-face Van Hollen, Raskin Lead Resolution Recognizing Young Adults Who Have Chronic Health Conditions, Highlighting Challenges They Face 2023-11-10 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen and Congressman Jamie Raskin (both D-Md.) are leading a resolution to raise awareness about the growing population of young adults in the United States who have chronic health conditions and the unique challenges they face. “While many understand that older Americans are susceptible to chronic conditions, it’s often overlooked that millions of young adults also struggle with these challenges – holding them back from reaching their full potential. This resolution is about bringing this invisible population into the light – recognizing the strength of the millions of young Americans fighting chronic health challenges and reaffirming our commitment to supporting comprehensive care as they transition to adulthood, funding additional research in this area, and improving health, education, and employment outcomes for these young adults with chronic conditions to ensure they can lead healthy and fulfilling lives,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Across America, young adults living with chronic health conditions demonstrate remarkable resilience and extraordinary tenacity,” said Rep. Raskin. “However, our health care system is often ill-equipped to serve this population, and the transition from pediatric care to adult care can be especially difficult and confusing. I’m grateful to the dedicated advocates and activists who’ve joined me in uplifting this resolution and raising public consciousness about the urgent need for us to better serve this vulnerable and growing population.” Due to extraordinary advancements in medicine, many young people who have serious conditions such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, cancer, cerebral palsy, diabetes or complex congenital heart disease are now living into adulthood. Unfortunately, many adult providers lack training in childhood-onset conditions, and many young adults who have chronic conditions do not receive coordinated and timely care. Notably, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine has found that young adults with chronic conditions wh… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/team-maryland-joint-statement-selection-greenbelt-fbis-new-headquarters Team Maryland Joint Statement on the Selection of Greenbelt for the FBI's New Headquarters 2023-11-09 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Glenn Ivey I000058 ivey.house.gov ivey https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, DC — Today, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04), and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration’s decision to select Prince George’s County as the home for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters: “This is a historic moment for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and our nation. For decades, the dilapidated J. Edgar Hoover Building has failed to meet the FBI’s operational needs, which has undermined our national security. The once fabled building has crumbled before our eyes, with nets surrounding the facility for years to protect pedestrians from falling debris. Today’s decision by the General Services Administration (GSA) will ensure we fulfill the FBI’s dire, longstanding need for a new consolidated headquarters that meets the modern-day demands on the Bureau’s work to protect Americans and our nation. “After a thorough deliberation process and consideration of stakeholder input, the GSA selected the Greenbelt site as the location for the new FBI headquarters. The GSA’s analysis of the facts and its consultations revealed that the Greenbelt site is the most fitting site of the three final candidates when all factors were considered together. “We agree with the GSA’s determination that based on merit the Greenbelt site is best suited to serve the present and future FBI and the dedicated public servants who work tirelessly to protect America and uphold the law. Considering cost to the taxpayer, equity, construction timeline, transportation access, and the FBI’s mission requirements, we have long believed that Greenbelt is the best site for this crucial facility. We are pleased… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/rep-raskin-leads-resolution-recognizing-young-adults-who-have-chronic-health-conditions-highlighting-challenges-they-face Rep. Raskin Leads Resolution Recognizing Young Adults Who Have Chronic Health Conditions, Highlighting Challenges They Face 2023-11-09 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC–Today, Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) introduced a resolution to raise awareness about the growing population of young adults in the United States who have chronic health conditions and the unique challenges they face. “Across America, young adults living with chronic health conditions demonstrate remarkable resilience and extraordinary tenacity,” said Rep. Raskin. “However, our health care system is often ill-equipped to serve this population, and the transition from pediatric care to adult care can be especially difficult and confusing. I’m grateful to the dedicated advocates and activists who’ve joined me in uplifting this resolution and raising public consciousness about the urgent need for us to better serve this vulnerable and growing population.” “While many understand that older Americans are susceptible to chronic conditions, it’s often overlooked that millions of young adults also struggle with these challenges – holding them back from reaching their full potential. This resolution is about bringing this invisible population into the light – recognizing the strength of the millions of young Americans fighting chronic health challenges and reaffirming our commitment to supporting comprehensive care as they transition to adulthood, funding additional research in this area, and improving health, education, and employment outcomes for these young adults with chronic conditions to ensure they can lead healthy and fulfilling lives,” said Senator Van Hollen. Due to extraordinary advancements in medicine, many young people who have serious conditions such as cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease, cancer, cerebral palsy, diabetes or complex congenital heart disease are now living into adulthood. Unfortunately, many adult providers lack training in childhood-onset conditions, and many young adults who have chronic conditions do not receive coordinated and timely care. Notably, the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine has found that young adults with chr… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-team-maryland-joint-statement-on-the-selection-of-greenbelt-for-the-fbi-s-new-headquarters Congressman Mfume, Team Maryland Joint Statement on the Selection of Greenbelt for the FBI's New Headquarters 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including Congressmen Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, U.S. Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (MD-02), John Sarbanes (MD-03), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), David Trone (MD-06), and Glenn Ivey (MD-04), and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration’s decision to select Prince George’s County as the home for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters: “This is a historic moment for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and our nation. For decades, the dilapidated J. Edgar Hoover Building has failed to meet the FBI’s operational needs, which has undermined our national security. The once fabled building has crumbled before our eyes, with nets surrounding the facility for years to protect pedestrians from falling debris. Today’s decision by the General Services Administration (GSA) will ensure we fulfill the FBI’s dire, longstanding need for a new consolidated headquarters that meets the modern-day demands on the Bureau’s work to protect Americans and our nation. “After a thorough deliberation process and consideration of stakeholder input, the GSA selected the Greenbelt site as the location for the new FBI headquarters. The GSA’s analysis of the facts and its consultations revealed that the Greenbelt site is the most fitting site of the three final candidates when all factors were considered together. “We agree with the GSA’s determination that based on merit the Greenbelt site is best suited to serve the present and future FBI and the dedicated public servants who work tirelessly to protect America and uphold the law. Considering cost to the taxpayer, equity, construction timeline, transportation access, and the FBI’s mission requirements, we have long believed that Greenbelt is the best site for this crucial facility. We are pleas… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/raskin-statement-on-president-biden-s-call-for-a-72-hour-pause-in-israel-hamas-war Raskin Statement on President Biden’s Call for a 72-Hour Pause in Israel-Hamas War 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today released the following statement in support of President Biden’s call for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to agree to a 72-hour pause in the Israel-Hamas War to accelerate the release of the 240 hostages held by Hamas and to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to innocent Gazan civilians. “I strongly endorse President Biden’s call for Prime Minister Netanyahu to agree to a 72-hour pause in fighting to allow for progress in releasing some of the hostages held by Hamas and to establish essential information about the identities and well-being of those persons being held captive. Hamas’s capture and kidnapping of more than 240 hostages—from a nine-month-old infant to pregnant women to people in their 80s, including Holocaust survivors—constitute a continuing crime against humanity and every day they are in captivity is a nightmare for them and their families and friends. Since October 7, I have met with families of the hostages and am moved by their tenacity in the face of overwhelming uncertainty. I join them in saying that the release of the hostages—who are innocent civilians and noncombatants—is an urgent imperative and must be a paramount policy priority for our nation and Israel. “Today’s revelation that a near-deal for release of up to 50 of the hostages collapsed when Israel launched its ground invasion shows the dangers of trying to free the hostages while military hostilities continue. A 72-hour pause will allow for concrete progress in bringing them home to their desperate families. “A 72-hour pause in hostilities will also provide an opportunity to break the dynamics of lethal violence affecting innocent civilians in Gaza and to accelerate and expand humanitarian assistance, including water, food, medicine and fuel, to this besieged population. “I thank the President for this significant humanitarian initiative and urge Prime Minister Netanyahu and the people of Israel to take this important step to save innocent lives.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/ahead-of-veterans-day-van-hollen-joins-brown-colleagues-in-urging-credit-reporting-agencies-to-better-protect-servicemembers-credit-reports Ahead of Veterans Day, Van Hollen Joins Brown, Colleagues in Urging Credit Reporting Agencies to Better Protect Servicemembers’ Credit Reports 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) along with Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) in sending letters urging TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax to ensure servicemembers receive free credit monitoring services, active-duty alerts, and free access to credit reports, to protect these crucial reports from financial scams, identity theft, and other errors. Credit reports have a substantial impact on many servicemembers’ work. Some servicemembers, and all officers, must pass a national security clearance check that includes a detailed review of their credit history. An error on a credit report may result in denial or loss of a security clearance, which could cost someone in the military their job. 80 percent of security clearance revocations are related to financial difficulties. Deployed servicemembers may be out of the country and not able to actively monitor their credit report. Servicemembers are also often targets of identity theft, because they must change addresses frequently. The law guarantees servicemembers protections like free credit monitoring services and the ability to place an active-duty alert on their credit reports. However, credit bureaus often fail to provide servicemembers with these protective services, and errors are common. According to the CFPB, credit reports are the most common issue servicemembers register complaints about with the agency. In 2022, servicemembers sent in nearly 36,000 complaints to the CFPB related to credit reports. “These protections allow servicemembers to perform their duties with peace of mind that their credit histories are being actively monitored for changes and threats. Reducing or alleviating these stressors for servicemembers and their families directly supports the operational readiness of our armed forces,” the senators said in the letter. A copy of the letter can be found HERE or below. Dear Mr. Cartwright: We are writing to express our concern that servicemembers… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/team-maryland-joint-statement-on-the-selection-of-greenbelt-for-the-fbis-new-headquarters Team Maryland Joint Statement on the Selection of Greenbelt for the FBI's New Headquarters 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Members of Maryland’s federal, state, and local governments including U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.), Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (Md.-05), Governor Wes Moore, Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger (Md.-02), John Sarbanes (Md.-03), Kweisi Mfume (Md.-07), Jamie Raskin (Md.-08), David Trone (Md.-06), and Glenn Ivey (Md.-04), and Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks released the following statement regarding the General Services Administration’s decision to select Prince George’s County as the home for the new, consolidated FBI headquarters: “This is a historic moment for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and our nation. For decades, the dilapidated J. Edgar Hoover Building has failed to meet the FBI’s operational needs, which has undermined our national security. The once fabled building has crumbled before our eyes, with nets surrounding the facility for years to protect pedestrians from falling debris. Today’s decision by the General Services Administration (GSA) will ensure we fulfill the FBI’s dire, longstanding need for a new consolidated headquarters that meets the modern-day demands on the Bureau’s work to protect Americans and our nation. “After a thorough deliberation process and consideration of stakeholder input, the GSA selected the Greenbelt site as the location for the new FBI headquarters. The GSA’s analysis of the facts and its consultations revealed that the Greenbelt site is the most fitting site of the three final candidates when all factors were considered together. “We agree with the GSA’s determination that based on merit the Greenbelt site is best suited to serve the present and future FBI and the dedicated public servants who work tirelessly to protect America and uphold the law. Considering cost to the taxpayer, equity, construction timeline, transportation access, and the FBI’s mission requirements, we have long believed that Greenbelt is the best site for this crucial facility. We are pleased that the GSA … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-durbin-jayapal-schakowsky-colleagues-in-urging-biden-administration-to-designate-palestinian-territories-for-temporary-protected-status-or-authorize-deferred-enforcement-departure-for-palestinians-in-us Van Hollen Joins Durbin, Jayapal, Schakowsky, Colleagues in Urging Biden Administration to Designate Palestinian Territories for Temporary Protected Status or Authorize Deferred Enforcement Departure for Palestinians in U.S. 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.-07) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.-09) and their colleagues in a letter to President Joe Biden calling on his Administration to designate the Palestinian territories for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and/or authorize Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Palestinians present in the United States. TPS and DED offer temporary relief from removal and work authorization for eligible foreign nationals already in the United States who are unable to return safely to their home country. “In light of ongoing armed conflict, Palestinians already in the United States should not be forced to return to the Palestinian territories, consistent with President Biden’s stated commitment to protecting Palestinian civilians,” the lawmakers wrote. Following the horrific October 7 terrorist attack by Hamas and Israel’s ensuing military response, conditions in the Palestinian territories have greatly deteriorated. According to reports from the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as of November 6, at least 10,000 Palestinians have been killed. This includes more than 4,100 children, which, according to Save the Children, is more than the number of children killed in all of the world’s armed conflicts on an annual basis since 2019. The United Nations reports that almost 1.5 million of Gaza’s population of 2.2 million have been displaced. Thousands are unable to access clean water and nutrition; access to medical care has become increasingly difficult, with some health facilities in Gaza hit by bombardment and many others crippled by a lack of fuel for electricity. And in the West Bank, unrest and settler violence have resulted in the deaths of 149 Palestinians and the forcible displacement of hundreds more. “Given these conditions, it is no surprise that the U.S. Department of State extended a Level 4 Travel Advisory for Gaza due to ‘terrorism, civil unrest and a… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-markey-meng-statement-on-expansion-of-e-rate-program Van Hollen, Markey, Meng Statement on Expansion of E-Rate Program 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06) issued the following statement today after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed expanding the E-Rate program to allow schools and libraries to loan out Wi-Fi hotspots to students and educators: “The FCC’s action to expand E-Rate is a critical step to ensure millions of students and educators do not lose access to high-speed internet at home, as well as an important recognition that education extends beyond the classroom. This action could not have come at a more important time for our students. With the Emergency Connectivity Fund running out of money, millions of students could lose access to broadband internet, deepening educational inequalities and reversing our critical progress in closing the homework gap. While we work in Congress to expand upon the incredible success of the ECF program, we are pleased that the FCC is stepping up to support students and their families. We applaud Chairwoman Rosenworcel for advancing this proposed rule and look forward to working with her and the Commission to continue closing the digital divide.” The expansion will help maintain the progress made by the Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF), a $7 billion program that the lawmakers created within the American Rescue Plan to provide devices and connectivity for students and educators at home. The ECF program has helped connect roughly 18 million students across the nation to their schools and teachers at home. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-murphy-schatz-and-reed-lead-majority-of-democratic-caucus-in-push-for-more-information-around-strategy-to-defeat-hamas-protect-civilians-in-gaza Van Hollen, Murphy, Schatz, and Reed Lead Majority of Democratic Caucus in Push for More Information around Strategy to Defeat Hamas, Protect Civilians in Gaza 2023-11-08 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), and Jack Reed (D-R.I.) led the majority of the Senate Democratic Caucus in a letter to President Biden condemning the brutal terror attacks by Hamas, expressing support for immediate funding to replenish Israel’s defensive systems, and seeking information on two clear U.S. priorities: supporting an Israeli strategy that will effectively degrade and defeat the threat from Hamas and taking all possible measures to protect civilians in Gaza. In addition to Senators Van Hollen, Murphy, Schatz, and Reed the letter was signed by Senators Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Angus King (I-Maine), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Richard Durbin (D-Ill.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Laphonza Butler (D-Calif.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Tim Kaine (D-Va.). “We have joined you in condemning the brutal terror attacks that Hamas conducted against Israel and agree with you that Israel has the right to defend itself and hold Hamas accountable. We applaud your actions to secure the release of two American citizens held hostage and support your continued efforts to free the remaining hostages. In the days and weeks since these attacks, you have rightly demonstrated America’s commitment to support Israel in this dark hour,” the Senators begin. They continue, “The attacks of October 7th brought back chilling memories of the United States’ own confrontation with terror twenty-two years ago. In light of our own experience, we want to underscore how critical it is that Israel: (1) learn from the mistakes the United States made in our fight against terrorism by focusing on realistic and achievable military goals; and (2) abide by th… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-announces-47-million-for-baltimore-county-manufacturing Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces $47 Million for Baltimore County Manufacturing 2023-11-07 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, and Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) today announced $47,392,500 from the Port Infrastructure Development Program of the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration to further develop the Baltimore County Offshore Wind Manufacturing Hub at Tradepoint Atlantic. The federal dollars will be used to prepare the former site of the Bethlehem Steel shipyard and the future site of Sparrows Point Steel—Maryland’s first permanent offshore wind component factory – to accommodate heavy cargo onsite. Funds will also be used for site remediation and environmental activities. “Through both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, we’re bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and back to Maryland, and this investment will help make Baltimore a competitive manufacturing hub for offshore wind and a premier destination for clean energy growth,” said the lawmakers. “In addition to the estimated 500 union jobs and highly sought after storage space supported by this project, these funds will help further establish Maryland as an innovation hub for clean energy and offshore wind manufacturing.” The funding was made available through the Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program for fiscal year 2023. This program has expanded its investments around the country thanks to more than $2 billion included in the landmark Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The lawmakers expressed their support for this project in a letter to Rear Admiral Anne Phillips earlier this year. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/raskin-floor-remarks-on-h-res-845 Raskin Floor Remarks on H. Res. 845 2023-11-07 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC - Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) today gave the following remarks on the House Floor while managing the debate of House Resolution 845, a resolution to censure Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12). Raskin urged the House to respect and protect the right to political free speech granted under the First Amendment and the Speech or Debate Clause by not using the House disciplinary process to punish Members’ political speech; warned of the chilling effects that politicizing and weaponizing the House’s censure mechanism would have on the speech of all Members; and noted that, in the history of the House of Representatives, the overwhelming number of censures have been for conduct, like taking bribes, embezzling funds, assaulting other Members, engaging in mail fraud, and having sex with pages, and that the only kinds of speech that have ever been punished have been true threats of violence, fighting words on the floor towards other Members, and incitement to insurrection and secession, none of which are protected by the Constitution and none of which are implicated here. Congressman Raskin: I have images of three politicians displayed in my office: Abraham Lincoln; Robert F. Kennedy; and Samuel F. Bellman who was the first Jewish person ever elected to the Minnesota legislature, a great champion of the Constitution, civil rights and civil liberties, and human rights, and of the creation of Israel, the Jewish Democratic State, in 1948. And he was my grandfather. He was elected at a time of terrible antisemitism, not unlike today. Minneapolis was called “the antisemitism capital of America” and my Grandpa Sam told me a story I’ll never forget. The DFL and Republican Caucuses both had their annual retreats at a country club that did not allow Jews or blacks to enter. My grandfather complained privately with the Speaker that he would not be able to go, and the Speaker apologized but said this was the tradition. So my grandfather, the only Jewish person in the Chamber, spoke on the floor about antisemi… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-announces-47-million-for-baltimore-county-manufacturing Maryland Delegation Announces $47 Million for Baltimore County Manufacturing 2023-11-07 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume and Jamie Raskin (all D-Md.) announced $47,392,500 from the Port Infrastructure Development Program of the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration to further develop the Baltimore County Offshore Wind Manufacturing Hub at Tradepoint Atlantic. The federal dollars will be used to prepare the former site of the Bethlehem Steel shipyard and the future site of Sparrows Point Steel—Maryland’s first permanent offshore wind component factory – to accommodate heavy cargo onsite. Funds will also be used for site remediation and environmental activities. “Through both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act, we’re bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. and back to Maryland, and this investment will help make Baltimore a competitive manufacturing hub for offshore wind and a premier destination for clean energy growth,” said the lawmakers. “In addition to the estimated 500 union jobs and highly sought after storage space supported by this project, these funds will help further establish Maryland as an innovation hub for clean energy and offshore wind manufacturing.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-7-billion-amtrak-infrastructure Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $7 Billion for Amtrak Infrastructure, Improvement Projects 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Glenn Ivey I000058 ivey.house.gov ivey https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $6,967,506,656 for six passenger rail projects in Maryland. These major investments will support the construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel – which will replace the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel in Baltimore City – as well as the replacement of the Bush River, Gunpowder River, and Susquehanna River Bridges; all of which regularly cause delays in Amtrak and MARC service due to their decades-old age. Funds will also help facilitate significant renovations at Baltimore’s Penn Station, as well as speed improvements along the Northeast Corridor. The historic level of funding for these projects comes in large part from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is making the largest federal investment in passenger rail since Amtrak’s creation. “This transformative funding is driving a once-in-a-generation effort to reinvent rail travel as we know it in Maryland. Projects like these are exactly why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said the lawmakers. “With these federal funds, we’re creating good-paying union jobs and improving safety, efficiency, and the entire rail travel experience for the millions of passengers traveling through Maryland each year. Together with President Biden, we’re working to implement his Invest in American agenda to positively impact the lives of Marylanders in every corner of our state.” The federal dollars were made available under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grant program—a historic federal commitment under the infrastructure law to improve passenger rail in the United States. Awarded funds will support the following projects that will deliver long-overdue replacements and upgrades to aging infrastructure: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-7-billion-for-major-northeast-corridor-rail-infrastructure-improvement-projects Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $7 Billion for Major Northeast Corridor Rail Infrastructure Improvement Projects 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $6,967,506,656 for six passenger rail projects in Maryland. These major investments will support the construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel – which will replace the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel in Baltimore City – as well as the replacement of the Bush River, Gunpowder River, and Susquehanna River Bridges; all of which regularly cause delays in Amtrak and MARC service due to their decades-old age. Funds will also help facilitate significant renovations at Baltimore’s Penn Station, as well as speed improvements along the Northeast Corridor. The historic level of funding for these projects comes in large part from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is making the largest federal investment in passenger rail since Amtrak’s creation. “This transformative funding is driving a once-in-a-generation effort to reinvent rail travel as we know it in Maryland. Projects like these are exactly why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said the lawmakers. “With these federal funds, we’re creating good-paying union jobs and improving safety, efficiency, and the entire rail travel experience for the millions of passengers traveling through Maryland each year. Together with President Biden, we’re working to implement his Invest in American agenda to positively impact the lives of Marylanders in every corner of our state.” The federal dollars were made available under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grant program—a historic federal commitment under the infrastructure law to improve passenger rail in the United States. Awarded funds will support the following projects that will deliver long-overdue replacements and upgrades to aging infrastructure: $4,707,571,556, B&P Tunnel Replacement Program – Frederick Douglass Tunnel: To complete the… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-7-billion-for-major-northeast-corridor-rail-infrastructure-improvement-projects Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $7 Billion for Major Northeast Corridor Rail Infrastructure Improvement Projects 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $6,967,506,656 for six passenger rail projects in Maryland. These major investments will support the construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel – which will replace the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel in Baltimore City – as well as the replacement of the Bush River, Gunpowder River, and Susquehanna River Bridges; all of which regularly cause delays in Amtrak and MARC service due to their decades-old age. Funds will also help facilitate significant renovations at Baltimore’s Penn Station, as well as speed improvements along the Northeast Corridor. The historic level of funding for these projects comes in large part from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is making the largest federal investment in passenger rail since Amtrak’s creation. “This transformative funding is driving a once-in-a-generation effort to reinvent rail travel as we know it in Maryland. Projects like these are exactly why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said the lawmakers. “With these federal funds, we’re creating good-paying union jobs and improving safety, efficiency, and the entire rail travel experience for the millions of passengers traveling through Maryland each year. Together with President Biden, we’re working to implement his Invest in American agenda to positively impact the lives of Marylanders in every corner of our state.” The federal dollars were made available under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grant program—a historic federal commitment under the infrastructure law to improve passenger rail in the United States. Awarded funds will support the following projects that will deliver long-overdue replacements and upgrades to aging infrastructure: $4,707,571,556, B&P Tunnel Replacement Program – Frederick Douglass Tunnel: To complete the final design and … 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-announces-nearly-7-billion-for-major-northeast-corridor-rail-infrastructure-improvement-projects Maryland Delegation Announces Nearly $7 Billion for Major Northeast Corridor Rail Infrastructure Improvement Projects 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper 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 $6,967,506,656 for six passenger rail projects in Maryland. These major investments will support the construction of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel – which will replace the 150-year-old B&P Tunnel in Baltimore City – as well as the replacement of the Bush River, Gunpowder River, and Susquehanna River Bridges; all of which regularly cause delays in Amtrak and MARC service due to their decades-old age. Funds will also help facilitate significant renovations at Baltimore’s Penn Station, as well as speed improvements along the Northeast Corridor. The historic level of funding for these projects comes in large part from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is making the largest federal investment in passenger rail since Amtrak’s creation. “This transformative funding is driving a once-in-a-generation effort to reinvent rail travel as we know it in Maryland. Projects like these are exactly why we fought to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act,” said the lawmakers. “With these federal funds, we’re creating good-paying union jobs and improving safety, efficiency, and the entire rail travel experience for the millions of passengers traveling through Maryland each year. Together with President Biden, we’re working to implement his Invest in American agenda to positively impact the lives of Marylanders in every corner of our state.” The federal dollars were made available under the Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail grant program—a historic federal commitment under the infrastructure law to improve passenger rail in the United States. Awarded funds will support the following projects that will deliver long-overdue replacements and upgrades to aging infrastructure: 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-cardin-join-colleagues-in-bipartisan-vote-to-confirm-judge-matthew-maddox-for-the-us-district-court-of-maryland Van Hollen, Cardin Join Colleagues in Bipartisan Vote to Confirm Judge Matthew Maddox for the U.S. District Court of Maryland 2023-11-06 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) praised confirmation of U.S. Magistrate Judge Matthew Maddox to serve as U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maryland. The bipartisan vote Tuesday was 55-42. Earlier this month, the Senate confirmed Marylander Brendan Hurson to fill the other opening on the federal district court. “Judge Maddox has a proven commitment to upholding the highest standards of equal justice under the law. With his confirmation to the U.S. District Court of Maryland bench, he’ll bring his extensive years of public service and courtroom experience – including as a former federal prosecutor and magistrate judge – and a long record of legal expertise. We were proud to support Judge Maddox’s nomination and confirmation and grateful he has answered the call to serve the public on this court,” said Senator Van Hollen. “Judge Maddox has the skills and the Maryland experience we need on the federal bench at this time,” said Senator Cardin. “A former prosecutor who is dedicated to public service, Judge Maddox has a long history of integrity and judicial competence, and I am pleased to see the Senate elevate him from Magistrate to District Judge. We recommended Judge Maddox to President Biden for this judicial vacancy because of our confidence that he will safeguard the rights of all Marylanders, and uphold the Constitution and rule of law, as he has done throughout his legal career.” With Judge Maddox’s confirmation, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland has its full complement of 10 active judges. However, United States Chief District Judge James Bredar has informed the White House and the U.S. Senate of his intention to take senior status in April 2024, which will open a new vacancy. Senators Van Hollen and Cardin are now accepting applications for lawyers interested in this position. The senators anticipate making recommendations to President Biden from among the applicants. Application details are available here: https://www.cardin.senate.gov/jud… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-5-million-strengthen-maternal-health Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $5 Million to Strengthen Maternal Health Care Across Maryland 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Glenn Ivey I000058 ivey.house.gov ivey https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – 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 $5,230,218 to support better access to maternal health care across Maryland. This federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal Health Awards, will provide five maternal health programs with additional resources to combat maternal mortality and improve maternal and infant health outcomes, especially in underserved communities across the state. “Our nation’s unacceptable maternal mortality rate has left far too many children to grow up without their mothers. Our health care system is failing pregnant women, especially Black and Latina women, who experience higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and death. As we continue our work in Congress to address the systemic drivers of maternal mortality, these investments to improve health care for women before, during and after pregnancy will help tackle health disparities, save moms’ lives and ensure more women can deliver healthy babies,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $1,798,769 to the Maryland Department of Health to foster the development and demonstration of integrated maternal health services models; $1,670,233 to The Johns Hopkins University to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity through demonstrations focused on improving maternal health and addressing maternal health disparities through quality services, a skilled workforce, enhanced data quality and capacity, and innovative programming; $1,078,539 to Medstar Health Research Institute, Inc. in Hyattsville to improve health outcomes before, during and after pregnancy and reduce the well-documented racial/ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse perinatal outcomes; $483,400 to Morgan State University to help es… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases/congressman-mfume-maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-5-million-to-strengthen-maternal-health-care-across-maryland Congressman Mfume, Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $5 Million to Strengthen Maternal Health Care Across Maryland 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Kweisi Mfume M000687 mfume.house.gov mfume https://mfume.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume, Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) announced $5,230,218 to support better access to maternal health care across Maryland. This federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal Health Awards, will provide five maternal health programs with additional resources to combat maternal mortality and improve maternal and infant health outcomes, especially in underserved communities across the state. “Our nation’s unacceptable maternal mortality rate has left far too many children to grow up without their mothers. Our health care system is failing pregnant women, especially Black and Latina women, who experience higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and death. As we continue our work in Congress to address the systemic drivers of maternal mortality, these investments to improve health care for women before, during and after pregnancy will help tackle health disparities, save moms’ lives and ensure more women can deliver healthy babies,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $1,798,769to the Maryland Department of Health to foster the development and demonstration of integrated maternal health services models; $1,670,233 to The Johns Hopkins University to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity through demonstrations focused on improving maternal health and addressing maternal health disparities through quality services, a skilled workforce, enhanced data quality and capacity, and innovative programming; $1,078,539 to Medstar Health Research Institute, Inc. in Hyattsville to improve health outcomes before, during and after pregnancy and reduce the well-documented racial/ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse perinatal outcomes; $483,400 to Morgan State Univ… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-5-million-to-strengthen-maternal-health-care-across-maryland Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $5 Million to Strengthen Maternal Health Care Across Maryland 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – 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 $5,230,218 to support better access to maternal health care across Maryland. This federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal Health Awards, will provide five maternal health programs with additional resources to combat maternal mortality and improve maternal and infant health outcomes, especially in underserved communities across the state. “Our nation’s unacceptable maternal mortality rate has left far too many children to grow up without their mothers. Our health care system is failing pregnant women, especially Black and Latina women, who experience higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and death. As we continue our work in Congress to address the systemic drivers of maternal mortality, these investments to improve health care for women before, during and after pregnancy will help tackle health disparities, save moms’ lives and ensure more women can deliver healthy babies,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $1,798,769 to the Maryland Department of Health to foster the development and demonstration of integrated maternal health services models; $1,670,233 to The Johns Hopkins University to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity through demonstrations focused on improving maternal health and addressing maternal health disparities through quality services, a skilled workforce, enhanced data quality and capacity, and innovative programming; $1,078,539 to Medstar Health Research Institute, Inc. in Hyattsville to improve health outcomes before, during and after pregnancy and reduce the well-documented racial/ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse perinatal outcomes; $483,400 to Morgan State University to help es… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/maryland-delegation-members-announce-over-5-million-to-strengthen-maternal-health-care-across-maryland Maryland Delegation Members Announce Over $5 Million to Strengthen Maternal Health Care Across Maryland 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper 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 $5,230,218 to support better access to maternal health care across Maryland. This federal funding, provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the Health Resources and Services Administration’s (HRSA) Maternal Health Awards, will provide five maternal health programs with additional resources to combat maternal mortality and improve maternal and infant health outcomes, especially in underserved communities across the state. “Our nation’s unacceptable maternal mortality rate has left far too many children to grow up without their mothers. Our health care system is failing pregnant women, especially Black and Latina women, who experience higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and death. As we continue our work in Congress to address the systemic drivers of maternal mortality, these investments to improve health care for women before, during and after pregnancy will help tackle health disparities, save moms’ lives and ensure more women can deliver healthy babies,” said the lawmakers. The federal grants have been awarded as follows: $1,798,769 to the Maryland Department of Health to foster the development and demonstration of integrated maternal health services models; $1,670,233 to The Johns Hopkins University to reduce maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity through demonstrations focused on improving maternal health and addressing maternal health disparities through quality services, a skilled workforce, enhanced data quality and capacity, and innovative programming; $1,078,539 to Medstar Health Research Institute, Inc. in Hyattsville to improve health outcomes before, during and after pregnancy and reduce the well-documented racial/ethnic differences in rates of infant death and adverse perinatal outcomes; $483,400 to Morgan State University to help establish a mul… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-lujan-merkley-urge-biden-administration-to-protect-palestinian-communities-in-the-west-bank Van Hollen, Luján, Merkley Urge Biden Administration to Protect Palestinian Communities in the West Bank 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) wrote to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to urge the Israeli government to uphold the rule of law in the West Bank and discourage extremist settlers from violent attacks against Palestinian communities. The destabilizing impact of such violence and the displacement of Palestinians in the West Bank further threatens stability in the region, including by strengthening Hamas, undermining the Palestinian Authority, and threatening to open another front in this conflict. After visiting Susya earlier this year, the Senators were deeply moved by the villagers’ stories. Recent reports have detailed a disturbing incident in which Israeli settlers, possibly accompanied by Israel Defense Forces personnel, attacked the residents living in the Palestinian community. In August, the Senators called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to ensure Susya residents have access to the water pipeline that runs through the area. “We personally visited Susya earlier this year and were deeply moved by the villagers’ stories of displacement, of ongoing deprivation of resources and of intimidation by neighboring settlers. As one of the largest unrecognized Palestinian communities in the Masafer Yatta region, Susya has received significant international attention and support in the face of similar threats and attacks,” the Senators wrote. “We are profoundly concerned that the forced displacement of Susya would further embolden violent settler attacks and intimidation against the surrounding communities. Since the Israel-Hamas War began, there has been a growing number of incidents in which settlers have been documented attacking nearby Palestinian communities, at times escorted by Israeli soldiers. These actions endanger the possibility of a two-state solution,” the Senators continued. “Therefore, we urge you to immediately and strongly convey to the Israeli government its responsibility to uphold the rule of law in the West Bank and protect civilians… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-senators-release-statement-regarding-humanitarian-aid-to-civilians-in-gaza Van Hollen, Senators Release Statement Regarding Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza 2023-11-02 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Peter Welch (D-VT), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Ed Markey (D-MA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), released the following statement: “The tragic war in Gaza, initiated by Hamas terrorist attacks on innocent civilians on October 7, is causing heartbreaking suffering among Israelis, Palestinians and citizens of other nations living in the region. “Israel has the right and obligation to defend itself against Hamas, whose leadership continues to state clearly that their goal is the complete annihilation of Israel. Israel also has the obligation, pursuant to international law, to conduct that defense in such a way as to minimize harm to civilians and allow humanitarian aid to reach those who are suffering. We acknowledge the increased burden that this necessarily places on Israel to accomplish these obligations. “Hamas’s horrific actions cannot be ascribed to all Palestinians. Indeed, Palestinian residents of Gaza have often been victimized by Hamas. “As Senators, we have been closely monitoring the war in Gaza and believe that much more must be done to protect civilian life. We have been in ongoing dialogue with government officials in the United States, Israel and other nations in the region. We have communicated extensively with international aid officials doing work in Gaza, including those working together with the U.S. Agency for International Development. And we have talked at length with our own constituents who have family and friends in the region. “The failure to adequately protect non-combatant civilians risks dramatic escalation of the conflict in the region and imposes severe damage on prospects for peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians. Based on the consensus opinion of U.S. and international aid officials, it is nearly impossible to deliver sufficient humanitarian aid to pro… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/11/raskin-statement-on-vote-against-h-res-773 Raskin Statement on Vote Against H. Res. 773 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Today Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement after voting “No” on House Resolution 773, a resolution to expel Congressman George Santos (NY-03) from the House of Representatives. “I’m a Constitution guy. The House has expelled five people in our history, three for joining the Confederacy as traitors to the Union and two after they were convicted of serious criminal offenses. Santos has not been criminally convicted yet of any of the offenses he has been indicted for that were cited in the Resolution nor has he been found guilty of ethics offenses in the House internal process. “This would be a terrible precedent to set, expelling people who have not been convicted of a crime and without internal due process. If and when Santos is convicted of these serious criminal offenses or ethics charges, I will certainly vote to expel him. Until then, it’s a very risky road to go down and we have to stick by due process and the rule of law, as obvious as the eventual result seems. In these times of war, chaos, insurrection, division and lawlessness, the rule of law is a lifeline for us. “I can think of four or five Democratic Members the Republicans would like to expel without any criminal conviction or adverse ethics findings tomorrow simply because they hate their politics. Indeed, the same New York Republicans who want to expel Santos now because he is a complete political albatross for them acted to vigorously defend him in the spring because they wanted his vote for their party on the floor. If Members are not going to be expelled for purely political reasons, we need to stick to due process and the rule of law. “Back in the spring, the Republicans promised action within 60 days on the sprawling Santos ethics investigation, but nothing has happened since then. Now, they are promising action by November 17. Good, it’s about time.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-sanders-padilla-introduce-legislation-to-extend-social-security-benefits-for-students Van Hollen, Sanders, Padilla Introduce Legislation to Extend Social Security Benefits for Students 2023-11-01 2023 2023-11 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced legislation to extend Social Security benefits to age 26 for students who are survivors, children of disabled workers, and eligible grandchildren of retired workers. The Senators’ legislation, the Helping Students Successfully Overcome Adversity and Rise (SOAR) with Social Security Act, would restore critical support for families enduring financial struggle and bolster the future success of their children. “Children who receive Social Security benefits have been dealt challenging hardships – like the loss of a parent – through no fault of their own. These young people face real financial burdens that often require them to work to make up for limited family income, which can cause them to fall behind in school. This legislation will provide the support these students and their families need to overcome barriers to educational success and future economic stability,” said Senator Van Hollen. “With college tuition costs increasing exponentially, we need to do more to support our students and families struggling to pay for postsecondary education,” said Senator Padilla. “Social Security children’s benefits are an essential resource to help families make up for lost income. Removing barriers and extending these benefits until age 26 for eligible postsecondary students would improve access to higher education for thousands of young Americans.” Social Security provides critical benefits to nearly 3 million children ages 19 and younger. For the families of these children, the benefits serve as critical wage replacement when income is lost due to retirement, disability, or death. After Lyndon B. Johnson expanded the Social Security program in 1965, eligible child Social Security dependents were permitted to continue benefits as qualifying post-secondary students. The program, whose beneficiaries were disproportionately first-generation college students, low-income, or from underrepresented backgrounds, was repe… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T01:01:09Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-questions-blinken-and-austin-on-hamas-attack-israeli-and-palestinian-civilian-casualties-status-of-humanitarian-assistance-and-extremist-settler-violence-in-the-west-bank-at-national-security-supplemental-funding-hearing VAN HOLLEN QUESTIONS BLINKEN AND AUSTIN ON HAMAS ATTACK, ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN CIVILIAN CASUALTIES, STATUS OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, AND EXTREMIST SETTLER VIOLENCE IN THE WEST BANK AT NATIONAL SECURITY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING HEARING 2023-10-31 2023 2023-10 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) questioned Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III during a hearing on President Biden’s proposed national security supplemental request. A transcript of his questions and Secretary Blinken’s and Secretary Austin’s responses is available below and video is available here. SENATOR CHRIS VAN HOLLEN (D-Md.): Thank you, Madam Chair. Mr. Secretary, in the aftermath of the horror visited upon Israel by Hamas and the ongoing war in Gaza, much of the world has turned its eye away from what's happening on the West Bank. And what we're seeing – and our own folks on the ground have been reporting this on a daily basis – is that with support of extremists in the Netanyahu government, people like Smotrich and Ben Gvir, extremist settler violence against Palestinians has skyrocketed as more Palestinians are pushed off their land in Area C. As you know, all this does is strengthen Hamas, undermine the already weak P.A. and open another front in this war. I know the President has raised this issue with Prime Minister Netanyahu. But, according to every report I get – and I know both you Secretaries get these – we've seen no improvement. So, my question is pretty simple: what is your plan beyond urging that something be done, when our pleas continue to be ignored? ANTONY J. BLINKEN, U.S. SECRETARY OF STATE: Senator Van Hollen, with regard to the West Bank, we very much share the concern that you've expressed. The Palestinian Authority is doing everything that it can to keep security, to keep stability, in the West Bank. It's vastly under-resourced – this is another aspect of the problem. And we've urged the Israelis, for example, to provide the Authority with the resources that it needs that are being held back – tax revenues and other fees that it collects and then normally gives to the Authority – so that it can do its business to release those. And at the same time, the President himself has been very clear, very direct, and ve… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-murray-sanders-wyden-baldwin-senators-in-urging-the-biden-administration-to-require-insurers-to-fully-cover-over-the-counter-birth-control-with-no-out-of-pocket-costs-or-prescription-barrier Van Hollen Joins Murray, Sanders, Wyden, Baldwin, Senators in Urging the Biden Administration to Require Insurers to Fully Cover Over-the-Counter Birth Control, With No Out-of-Pocket Costs or Prescription Barrier 2023-10-30 2023 2023-10 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and their Senate colleagues in sending a letter urging the Biden Administration to require federally and state-regulated health insurance plans to fully cover over-the-counter contraceptives, including Opill—the first-ever FDA-approved over-the-counter birth control pill, which will become available in early 2024—with no copays or out of pocket costs, and without a prescription requirement. “We urge you to improve health insurance coverage, both public and private, of the full range of FDA-approved, granted, or cleared contraceptive products—including birth control that is available over-the-counter (OTC) without requiring a prescription for coverage,” the senators wrote today in their letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, Department of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, and the Department of Labor Acting Secretary Julie Su. “Over 19 million women live in counties with limited access to health care providers that offer comprehensive contraceptive services, and about one-third of women who have received prescription contraceptives have reported barriers to access. Expanding access to affordable coverage for eligible, uninsured populations would improve the quality of contraceptive care that patients receive.” “The availability of safe and effective OTC birth control products has enormous potential to help people overcome significant barriers to consistent contraceptive use, including the many logistical and financial challenges to obtaining a prescription. The FDA’s approval of Opill is a milestone; however, for an OTC birth control pill to meet its potential and be truly accessible, federal departments must ensure that it is covered without cost-sharing and without the need for a prescription as a condition of coverage,” the senators continued. “To expand access to affordable contraception, we urge the tri-departments to issue new g… 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/statement-retirement-announcement-congressman-john Congressman Ivey's Statement on the Retirement Announcement of Congressman John Sarbanes 2023-10-27 2023 2023-10 Democrat House MD Glenn Ivey I000058 ivey.house.gov ivey https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper Washington, D.C. - Congressman Glenn Ivey issued the following statement after Congressman John Sarbanes announced he would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: For nine terms, Congressman John Sarbanes has been a champion for the people of Maryland and one of the fiercest fighters for fair and free elections. As a US Representative, John has been the point man on democratic reforms and voting rights legislation, including the Freedom to Vote Act and the For the People Act. Like his father before him, Congressman Sarbanes has always been committed to calling out government corruption and waste. He has strengthened access to the ballot box for everyday people. His impact will last long after he leaves the House of Representatives. Through his work on the Energy and Commerce Committee, he has been at the vanguard of protecting our national eco-treasure, the Chesapeake Bay. In this committee he has worked to lower drug prices for our seniors and so much more. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-joins-ossoff-senators-in-urging-access-for-humanitarian-aid-to-gaza Van Hollen Joins Ossoff, Senators in Urging Access for Humanitarian Aid to Gaza 2023-10-27 2023 2023-10 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) joined Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and their colleagues in warning a humanitarian collapse in Gaza would threaten regional stability and jointly issued the following statement: “We urge the swift implementation of sustained access for humanitarian aid, including water and medical supplies, to save civilian lives in Gaza,” the group wrote. In addition to Senator Van Hollen, Senator Ossoff is joined by Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Angus King (I-Maine), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jon Tester (D-Mont.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.). 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-murphy-schatz-welch-merkley-lead-20-senate-colleagues-calling-for-fuel-deliveries-to-hospitals-and-water-treatment-centers-in-gaza Van Hollen, Murphy, Schatz, Welch, Merkley Lead 20 Senate Colleagues Calling for Fuel Deliveries to Hospitals and Water Treatment Centers in Gaza 2023-10-27 2023 2023-10 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) led 20 of their Senate colleagues in releasing the following statement: “We condemn Hamas’ horrific terrorist attacks against Israel, for which Israel must hold Hamas accountable. In the course of that endeavor, every effort must be made to protect innocent civilians. Right now, hospitals in Gaza are hours away from running out of fuel that powers ventilators, incubators for babies, and other lifesaving equipment, and diseases are rapidly spreading without power to treat and pump clean drinking water. To prevent a potential health crisis and help save countless lives, we believe it is possible to transport fuel directly to these hospitals, desalination plants, and water pumping stations with full transparency to prevent diversion to Hamas. There are extensive oversight mechanisms in place that will track the fuel deliveries directly to the intended sites where they can be used immediately to prevent the deaths of innocent civilians, including babies and children. We encourage the Biden administration to work with our Israeli, Egyptian, and UN partners to enable these lifesaving deliveries.” Senators Van Hollen, Murphy, Schatz, Welch, Merkley are joined by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Cory Booker (D-N.J), Tom Carper (D-Del.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Angus King (I-Maine), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.). 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/van-hollen-warren-senators-call-for-humanitarian-pauses-and-hostage-releases-in-israel-hamas-war-echoing-united-states-resolution-at-united-nations Van Hollen, Warren, Senators Call for Humanitarian Pauses and Hostage Releases in Israel-Hamas War, Echoing United States Resolution at United Nations 2023-10-27 2023 2023-10 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statement on the Israel-Hamas War: “Israel has a right to defend its citizens after Hamas’s terrorist attacks, which have driven the region into turmoil and cost thousands of lives. The war in Gaza has become a humanitarian crisis and has claimed the lives of innocent Palestinians. As the United States put forward at the United Nations, we are calling for humanitarian pauses to allow full, rapid, safe and unhindered humanitarian assistance for civilians and the immediate, unconditional release of all remaining hostages.” 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases/maryland-delegation-announces-more-74-million-energy-assistance-low-income Maryland Delegation Announces More Than $74 Million in Energy Assistance for Low-Income Families 2023-10-26 2023 2023-10 Democrat House MD Glenn Ivey I000058 ivey.house.gov ivey https://ivey.house.gov/media/press-releases scraper WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Chris Van Hollen and Congressmen Steny H. Hoyer, Dutch Ruppersberger, John Sarbanes, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, David Trone and Glenn Ivey (all D-Md.) today announced $74,410,147 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding for Maryland’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The federal dollars, made possible in part by the lawmakers’ efforts to pass the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will help reduce costs associated with home energy bills, energy crises, weatherization and energy-related repairs for low-income families to cool and heat their homes. “Access to heat is a health and safety issue. With colder months approaching, these federal funds arrive at a critical time and will help ensure that Maryland families can stay safe and warm this winter,” said the lawmakers. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://raskin.house.gov/2023/10/reps-raskin-jacobs-wild-release-joint-statement-urging-release-of-hostages-calling-for-increased-humanitarian-aid-to-civilians-in-gaza-and-advocating-pursuit-of-long-term-peace-in-the-region/42825328-d415-499f-9375-c5fcb652841f Reps. Raskin, Jacobs, Wild Release Joint Statement Urging Release of Hostages, Calling for Increased Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza and Advocating Pursuit of Long-Term Peace in the Region 2023-10-26 2023 2023-10 Democrat House MD Jamie Raskin R000606 raskin.house.gov raskin https://raskin.house.gov/press-releases scraper Washington, DC – Representatives Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Susan Wild (PA-07) released the following statement urging for the release of hostages, calling for increased humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and advocating for the pursuit of long-term peace in the region. “As Jewish Members of Congress who have family and loved ones in Israel, we are sickened by Hamas’ brutal and inexcusable attack on innocent Israeli civilians on October 7th. Our hearts remain with those killed, injured, and taken hostage—and with all their loved ones—and we urge Hamas to release all the hostages immediately so they can return safely and securely to their homes. Israel has the undeniable right under international law to defend itself, and we will continue to work toward our shared goal of long-term safety and security of the Israeli and Palestinian people. “We are also deeply concerned for Palestinian civilians caught in the middle of this conflict, and heartbroken over the growing and deepening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. While we are grateful for the Biden Administration’s successful efforts to deliver humanitarian aid through the Rafah crossing over the weekend, it is clear this aid alone is insufficient. The two million civilians in Gaza cannot survive without access to water, food, medicine, and fuel—and resources cannot get to those who need it without a temporary cessation of hostilities for humanitarian workers to do their jobs safely. That’s why we echo Secretary Blinken’s call for a temporary cessation of hostilities to establish safe passage for civilians and allow humanitarian aid to resume. We are committed to doing everything we can to support the Biden Administration in its efforts to protect civilian life, end Hamas terror, and bring about not only an appropriate and rapid end to hostilities but enduring peace and security to both Israelis and Palestinians.” ### 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z
https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senate-approves-van-hollen-cardin-amendment-to-fund-invasive-catfish-control-measures Senate Approves Van Hollen, Cardin Amendment to Fund Invasive Catfish Control Measures 2023-10-26 2023 2023-10 Democrat Senate MD Chris Van Hollen V000128 www.vanhollen.senate.gov vanhollen https://www.vanhollen.senate.gov/news/press-releases scraper U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Ben Cardin (both D-Md.) praised the unanimous approval by the Senate this week of their amendment to provide targeted resources to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS), to help the State of Maryland control the population of invasive blue catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. The measure was adopted as an amendment to a package of spending bills for Fiscal Year 2024 that includes Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies; Agriculture and the Food & Drug Administration; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies. “Invasive catfish have spread in the Chesapeake Bay, inhabiting nearly all major tributaries. They are preying on local species, including the iconic blue crab,” the senators said. “Our amendment will help better control the spread of invasive blue catfish and limit their harmful impacts by providing new resources and facilitating critical partnerships between the federal government and Maryland state agencies. We will continue to seek out federal resources to support this effort.” The amendment provides funding to support state natural resource agency partners with science as well as design and implement control methods for invasive catfish in the Chesapeake Bay. Example activities include population monitoring to understand seasonal movement and diet patterns and purchasing appropriate electrofishing equipment. Increased monitoring in tributaries that are vulnerable to colonization by invasive blue catfish will allow the state to develop comprehensive mitigation plans in the Chesapeake Bay region. Van Hollen is a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee. Cardin is a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. 1 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z 2026-04-08T00:49:26Z

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   [updated_at] TEXT
);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_date]
    ON [releases] ([date]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_year]
    ON [releases] ([year]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_party]
    ON [releases] ([party]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_chamber]
    ON [releases] ([chamber]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_state]
    ON [releases] ([state]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_bioguide_id]
    ON [releases] ([bioguide_id]);
CREATE INDEX [idx_releases_has_text]
    ON [releases] ([has_text]);
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