- 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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02/28/2007 | H.R.1228 | Teaching Geography is Fundamental Act | 02/28/2007 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (All Actions) |
01/29/2007 | H.R.695 | Taxpayer Abuse and Harassment Prevention Act of 2007 | 01/29/2007 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
08/01/2006 | H.Con.Res.458 | Congratulating the National Library of Medicine on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. | 08/01/2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
03/15/2006 | H.R.4971 | CSRS Retirement Repayment Technical Correction Act of 2006 | 03/15/2006 Referred to House Administration (All Actions) |
11/09/2005 | H.R.4290 | For the relief of Judith Atuh Tanjoh, Serge Mbah Tikum, Marie Noel Tikum, Emmanuel Ngwa Tikum, and Roger Fon Tikum. | 11/09/2005 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (All Actions) |
06/03/2005 | H.R.2040 | For the relief of Malik Jarno. | 06/03/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
04/12/2005 | H.R.1583 | Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Act of 2005 | 04/12/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
04/05/2005 | H.R.1480 | Federal Employees with Disabilities Protection Act | 04/05/2005 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. (All Actions) |
03/24/2005 | H.R.363 | Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act | 03/24/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (All Actions) |
02/25/2005 | H.R.602 | Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act | 02/25/2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (All Actions) |
11/19/2004 | H.R.2107 | Keep Our Promise to America's Children and Teachers Act | 11/19/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
10/11/2004 | H.R.5276 | Disabled Federal Employees Protection Act | 10/11/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
10/05/2004 | H.R.4999 | To repeal the provisions of law making reemployed annuitants ineligible for physicians comparability allowances under title 5, United States Code, and special pay for physicians and dentists under title 38, United States Code. | 10/05/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (All Actions) |
08/04/2004 | H.R.5004 | For the relief of Judith Atuh Tanjoh, Serge Mbah Tikum, Marie Noel Tikum, Emmanuel Ngwa Tikum, and Roger Fon Tikum. | 08/04/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
07/22/2004 | H.R.4878 | For the relief of Malik Jarno. | 07/22/2004 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
05/20/2004 | H.Con.Res.438 | Recognizing and honoring the crew of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh for their heroism in March 1945 for rendering aid and assistance to the U.S.S. Franklin and its crew. | 05/20/2004 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services. (All Actions) |
02/24/2004 | H.R.3474 | Keep Our Promise to America's Military Retirees Act | 02/24/2004 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (All Actions) |
07/21/2003 | H.R.2552 | Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act | 07/21/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education. (All Actions) |
06/20/2003 | H.R.2554 | For the relief of Junior Anthony Francis. | 06/20/2003 Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Border Security, and Claims. (All Actions) |
06/09/2003 | H.Con.Res.213 | Taxpayer Abuse Prevention Resolution of 2003 | 06/09/2003 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (All Actions) |
Total: 3388
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