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S 627 - ENABLE Act
John Boozman , John Boozman , Katie Britt , Katie Britt , Chris Coons
Last updated 5 months ago
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ENABLE Act
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SRES 202 - A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Susan Collins , Mike Crapo , Dick Durbin , Maggie Hassan
Last updated 3 months ago
17 Co-Sponsors
A resolution recognizing the significance of "Community College Month" in April 2025 as a celebration of the more than 1,000 community colleges throughout the United States that support access to higher education, workforce training, and more, and broadly sustain and advance the economic prosperity of the United States.
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S 1202 - Hot Foods Act of 2025
Introduced byMichael Bennet , Richard Blumenthal , Kirsten Gillibrand , John Hickenlooper , Chris Van Hollen
Last updated 4 months ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Hot Foods Act of 2025
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S 231 - WEATHER Act of 2025
Introduced byRichard Blumenthal , Chris Van Hollen , Alex Padilla , Bernie Sanders , Elizabeth Warren
Last updated 6 months ago
6 Co-Sponsors
WEATHER Act of 2025
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S 2127 - Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Chris Van Hollen , Jeff Merkley , Brian Schatz , Elizabeth Warren , Sheldon Whitehouse
Last updated about 2 months ago
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Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
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S 2165 - 3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
Tammy Baldwin , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker , Chris Coons , Tammy Duckworth
Last updated about 1 month ago
20 Co-Sponsors
3D Printed Gun Safety Act of 2025
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S 2166 - Head Start for Our Future Act
Susan Collins , Kirsten Gillibrand , Chris Van Hollen , Tim Kaine , Mark Kelly
Last updated about 1 month ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Head Start for Our Future Act
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S 2150 - Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Angela Alsobrooks , Tammy Baldwin , Michael Bennet , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker
Last updated about 1 month ago
43 Co-Sponsors
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
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S 2204 - Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
Cory Booker , Chris Coons , Tammy Duckworth , Chris Van Hollen , Tim Kaine
Last updated about 1 month ago
9 Co-Sponsors
Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act
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S 2178 - Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025
Angela Alsobrooks , Tammy Baldwin , Michael Bennet , Richard Blumenthal , Cory Booker
Last updated about 1 month ago
40 Co-Sponsors
Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act of 2025
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BIOGRAPHY
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United States Senator
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Biography
Chris Van Hollen, born on January 10, 1959, in Karachi, Pakistan, is an American attorney and politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Maryland since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, he succeeded Senator Barbara Mikulski upon her retirement. Prior to his tenure in the Senate, Van Hollen represented Maryland's 8th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2003 to 2017. He has been recognized for his leadership roles, including serving as the Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee from 2017 to 2019.
Education and Political Experience
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Education:
- Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Swarthmore College
- Master of Public Policy from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government
- Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center
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Political Experience:
- Maryland House of Delegates
- Maryland State Senate
- U.S. House of Representatives, Maryland's 8th District
- U.S. Senate, Maryland
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Legislative Leadership:
- As Chair of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee , Van Hollen played a pivotal role in expanding the Democratic majority in the House.
- Served as the Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, advocating for fiscal policies that protect Social Security and Medicare.
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Policy Initiatives:
- Authored the original DISCLOSE Act to increase transparency in campaign finance and reduce the influence of secret money in elections.
- Championed environmental protection efforts, including legislation to safeguard the Chesapeake Bay and address climate change.
- Advocated for affordable healthcare, playing a key role in the passage of the Affordable Care Act.
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Recent Actions:
- In April 2025, Van Hollen emerged as a prominent figure in the resistance against certain policies of the Trump administration, notably traveling to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident who was deported under contested circumstances. This action underscored his commitment to upholding constitutional rights and legal order.
Throughout his career, Senator Van Hollen has been recognized for his dedication to progressive causes, effective legislative leadership, and commitment to the constituents of Maryland.
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