- VAN HOLLEN, CHRIS
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- Experience: House: District 8, 2003-Present
- Home State: Maryland
- Running: President, United States, 2016
- Total Raised: $8,097,648Coverage End: Wednesday, April 6, 2016
- Winning: Won with 0.00%
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Personal
- Full Name: Christopher 'Chris' Van Hollen, Jr.
- Gender: Male
- Family: Wife: Katherine; 3 Children: Anna, Nicholas, Alexander
- Birth Date: 01/10/1959
- Birth Place: Karachi, Pakistan
- Home City: Kensington, MD
- Religion: Episcopalian
Education
- JD, Georgetown University Law Center, 1990
- MPP, Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Harvard University, 1985
- BA, Philosophy, Swarthmore College, 1982
Political Experience
- Representative, United States House of Representatives, District 8, 2002-present
- Senator, Maryland State Senate, 1995-2002
- Delegate, Maryland State House of Delegates, 1991-1994
Current Legislative Committees
- Budget, Ranking Member
Caucuses/Non-Legislative Committees
- Vice Chair, Democratic Task Force on Tax Policy and the Budget, present
- Vice Chair, House Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, present
- Former Co-Chair, Congressional Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force
- Member, Task Force on Regulatory Reform, 1999-2001
- Member, Task Force to End Smoking in Maryland, 1999
Professional Experience
- Former Attorney, Arent, Fox, Kintner, Plotkin and Kahn
- Senior Legislative Advisor, Office of Governor William Donald Schaefer, 1989-1991
- Staff Member, Foreign Relations Committee, United States Senate, 1987-1989
- Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Charles Mathias Jr., United States Senate, 1985-1987
Religious, Civic, and other Memberships
- Former Member, American Bar Association
- Former Member, Advisory Board, CeaseFire Maryland
- Former Member, Kensington Citizens Association
- Former Member, Maryland State Bar Association
- Member, Montgomery County Bar Association
- Former Councilor, The Atlantic Council
- Member, Advisory Board, After-School Opportunity Programs, 1999-2002
Additional Information
Awards:
- Top award from the Maryland League of Conservation Voters for his work on environmental issues
- "Congressional Champion for Real and Lasting Change" award from Save the Children
- "Outstanding Legislative Leadership Award" from the Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation for his work on
childhood cancer
- "Legislator of the Year" award from Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce
- "Champion of Working Families" award from Progressive Maryland
- "Distinguished Service" award from the Committee for Education Funding
- "Champion Award" from the Veteran Institute for Procurement for his work to help veteran-owned businesses
Total: 8
Rep. Chris Van Hollen scored a major endorsement Thursday in the Maryland Democratic Senate primary, winning the backing of state Del. Maggie McIntosh (D).
07/30/2015
By Rachel Weiner | The Washington Post
06/20/2015
By Sylvia Carignan | The Frederick News-Post
06/15/2015
By Kimberly Railey | National Journal
06/04/2015
Chris Van Hollen's Official Personal Website
06/02/2015
Chris Van Hollen's Official Personal Website
05/27/2015
Chris Van Hollen's Official Personal Website
04/01/2015
By Rachel Weiner | The Washington Post
03/05/2015
By Michael Barone | Washington Examiner
General Survey
Total: 122
Introduced Date | Bill Number | Bill Title | Last Action |
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07/12/2012 | H.R.4010 | DISCLOSE 2012 Act | 07/12/2012 Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Van Hollen. Petition No: 112-4. (All Actions) |
04/20/2012 | H.R.4384 | Patient Safety and Drug Labeling Improvement Act | 04/20/2012 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
01/31/2012 | H.R.3858 | To provide that Members of Congress shall not receive a cost of living adjustment in pay during 2013. | 01/31/2012 Referred to House Oversight and Government Reform (All Actions) |
07/29/2011 | H.R.2595 | National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System Act of 2011 | 07/29/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
05/13/2011 | H.Res.262 | Supporting efforts to raise awareness, improve education, and encourage research and treatment of the psychosocial needs of children, adolescents, and young adults diagnosed with a childhood cancer and their families. | 05/13/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
05/04/2011 | H.R.1732 | Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act of 2011 | 05/04/2011 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
04/04/2011 | H.R.1208 | IDEA Fairness Restoration Act | 04/04/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
03/21/2011 | H.R.885 | Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act | 03/21/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
03/21/2011 | H.R.864 | Keep Our PACT Act | 03/21/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
03/15/2011 | H.R.989 | Voluntary State Discount Prescription Drug Plan Act of 2011 | 03/15/2011 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
03/11/2011 | H.R.1043 | Reduce Unnecessary Spending Act of 2011 | 03/11/2011 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) |
11/22/2010 | H.Con.Res.327 | Recognizing and supporting the efforts of the USA Bid Committee to bring the 2022 Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup Competition to the United States. | 11/22/2010 Message on Senate action sent to the House. (All Actions) |
09/29/2010 | H.R.1362 | National Neurological Diseases Surveillance System Act of 2010 | 09/29/2010 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (All Actions) |
09/16/2010 | H.R.6111 | To amend the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Development Act to extend to the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park Commission. | 09/16/2010 Subcommittee Hearings Held. (All Actions) |
07/15/2010 | H.R.5767 | Innovative Technologies Investment Incentive Act of 2010 | 07/15/2010 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
06/29/2010 | H.R.5175 | DISCLOSE Act | 06/29/2010 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 448. (All Actions) |
05/25/2010 | H.R.5200 | FEHBP Dependent Coverage Extension Act | 05/25/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. (All Actions) |
02/25/2010 | H.R.4551 | Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act | 02/25/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) |
02/24/2010 | H.R.4593 | Keeping Faith With the Greatest Generation Military Retirees Act of 2010 | 02/24/2010 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
12/08/2009 | H.Res.958 | Congratulating the United States Men's National Soccer Team for securing a berth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. | 12/08/2009 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
Total: 3388
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