- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2017 | S.Con.Res.11 | A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month. | 03/22/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
| 02/15/2017 | S.402 | A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of the State of Maryland for the acceptance of a statue of Harriet Tubman for display in a prominent location in the United States Capitol. | 02/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (All Actions) |
| 01/03/2017 | S.20 | CEO-Employee Paycheck Fairness Act of 2017 | 01/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (All Actions) |
| 07/14/2016 | H.R.5903 | Transition to Independence Act of 2016 | 07/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (All Actions) |
| 07/14/2016 | H.R.5802 | To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. | 07/14/2016 Referred to House Energy and Commerce (All Actions) |
| 03/23/2016 | H.R.3581 | Keep Our PACT Act | 03/23/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
| 03/17/2016 | H.R.4813 | ABLE Age Adjustment Act | 03/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
| 03/17/2016 | H.R.4812 | To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of the State of Maryland for the acceptance of a statue of Harriet Tubman for display in a suitable location in the United States Capitol. | 03/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (All Actions) |
| 02/24/2016 | H.Res.624 | Directing the Committee on the Budget to hold a public hearing on the President's fiscal year 2017 budget request with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as a witness. | 02/24/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (All Actions) |
| 10/08/2015 | H.R.3708 | Prevent a December Government Shutdown Act | 10/08/2015 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) |
| 09/10/2015 | H.R.3476 | Prevent a Government Shutdown Act of 2015 | 09/10/2015 Referred to House Rules (All Actions) |
| 08/20/2015 | H.Res.403 | Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq. | 08/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa. (All Actions) |
| 08/18/2015 | H.R.3064 | GROW AMERICA Act | 08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology. (All Actions) |
| 07/01/2015 | H.R.2732 | Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act | 07/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (All Actions) |
| 05/22/2015 | H.R.2563 | State and Local Predatory Towing Enforcement Act | 05/22/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. (All Actions) |
| 04/29/2015 | H.R.551 | IDEA Full Funding Act | 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
| 03/25/2015 | H.R.1027 | Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015 | 03/25/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
| 02/06/2015 | H.R.744 | Medical Innovation Act of 2015 | 02/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
| 02/05/2015 | H.R.430 | DISCLOSE 2015 Act | 02/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (All Actions) |
| 01/28/2015 | H.R.620 | CEO-Employee Paycheck Fairness Act of 2015 | 01/28/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
Total: 3388
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