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Senator Chris Van Hollen. @ChrisVanHollen Jun 17. For decades, the criminalization of recreational marijuana use has harmed communities, wasted taxpayer dollars, hurt our economy & contributed to the scandal of mass incarceration for nonviolent offenses.
Christopher Van Hollen Jr. ( / væn ˈhɒlən / van HOL-ən; born January 10, 1959) is an American attorney and politician serving as the junior United States senator from Maryland since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, Van Hollen served as the U.S. representative for Maryland's 8th congressional district from 2003 to 2017. [1] [2]
About Chris. Elected to the United States Senate by the people of Maryland in November 2016, Chris Van Hollen is committed to fighting every day to ensure that our state and our country live up to their full promise of equal rights, equal justice, and equal opportunity.
Nov 9, 2022 · ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland won a second term Tuesday, defeating Republican Chris Chaffee in the heavily Democratic state. In a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1, Van Hollen’s seat was considered a safe one for Democrats.
Chris believes deeply in the promises we make to those who have earned the dignity of a secure retirement after paying into Medicare and Social Security all their working lives. He has been a leader in protecting and strengthening benefits for seniors and he’ll never back down from that fight.
May 16, 2022 · Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland announced late Sunday night that he was recovering from “a minor stroke,” the second Democratic lawmaker to fall ill from the ailment this year.
Senator Chris Van Hollen. @ChrisVanHollen May 28. Designed by researchers @UofMaryland & @NASAGoddard, the GEDI laser on the ISS analyzes forests on earth & collects vital data for our fight against climate change. Last year it was at risk of incineration — but we fought to ensure it stays up & running⬇️ https://t.co/hI8vxahTpa.
Dec 18, 2023 · NPR's Michel Martin asks Democratic U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland about the negotiations by Democrats and Republicans over border security and aid for Israel and Ukraine.
Jun 8, 2022 · Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) in the Hart Senate Office Building in D.C. on June 7. Van Hollen is back at work after suffering a stroke during a speech at a Democratic event last month.
Nov 8, 2022 · Chris Van Hollen (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Maryland. He assumed office on January 3, 2017. His current term ends on January 3, 2029. Hollen (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Maryland. He won in the general election on November 8, 2022.
