- 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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07/09/2008 | H.R.6387 | Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act | 07/09/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) |
04/28/2008 | H.R.5854 | To amend title 36, United States Code, to grant a Federal charter to the Military Officers Association of America, and for other purposes. | 04/28/2008 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. (All Actions) |
04/09/2008 | H.Con.Res.326 | Honoring professional surveyors and recognizing their contributions to society. | 04/09/2008 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
11/14/2007 | H.R.4188 | IDEA Fairness Restoration Act | 11/14/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (All Actions) |
10/25/2007 | H.R.3910 | To amend title 5, United States Code, to allow any Federal employee who has performed sufficient service to entitle such employee to the maximum annuity percentage allowable under the Civil Service Retirement System to terminate retirement deductions from pay. | 10/25/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. (All Actions) |
10/17/2007 | H.Res.755 | Recognizing the 90th anniversary of the founding of the National Federation of Federal Employees and congratulating the members and officers of the National Federation of Federal Employees for the union's many achievements. | 10/17/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (All Actions) |
10/16/2007 | H.R.3861 | AMT Credit Fairness and Relief Act of 2007 | 10/16/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
08/02/2007 | H.R.3309 | Voluntary State Discount Prescription Drug Plan Act of 2007 | 08/02/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
07/31/2007 | H.R.3204 | Trade Advisory Committee Reform Act | 07/31/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade. (All Actions) |
07/09/2007 | H.R.1971 | Teach for America Act | 07/09/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. (All Actions) |
06/05/2007 | H.Res.430 | Calling for Iran to immediately release five dual Iranian-American citizens currently being held unjustly. | 06/05/2007 The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection. (All Actions) |
06/04/2007 | H.R.2317 | Lobbying Transparency Act of 2007 | 06/04/2007 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 183. (All Actions) |
05/18/2007 | H.R.821 | Everyone Deserves Unconditional Access to Education (EDUCATE) Act | 05/18/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
05/18/2007 | H.R.627 | Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act | 05/18/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (All Actions) |
05/04/2007 | H.R.1766 | Chesapeake's Healthy and Environmentally Sound Stewardship of Energy and Agriculture Act of 2007 | 05/04/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research. (All Actions) |
04/16/2007 | H.R.1848 | CSRS Retirement Repayment Technical Correction Act of 2007 | 04/16/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. (All Actions) |
04/16/2007 | H.R.1661 | Federal Law Enforcement Pension Adjustment Equity Act of 2007 | 04/16/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Post Office, and the District of Columbia. (All Actions) |
03/28/2007 | H.R.1222 | Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act | 03/28/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel. (All Actions) |
03/07/2007 | H.R.1223 | Keeping Faith With the Greatest Generation Military Retirees Act | 03/07/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
03/01/2007 | H.R.633 | To amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 to require lobbyists to disclose the candidates, leadership PACs, and political party committees for whom they collect or arrange contributions, and for other purposes. | 03/01/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (All Actions) |
Total: 3388
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