U.S. Senator · D · Maryland
Chris Van Hollen
- Term
- 2023–2029
- Office
- 730 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 135
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Hollen puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Economy & jobs
Extensive record
Hollen's work here shows up as 50 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
50 bills
Go deeper on economy & jobs
Their stated view
- Fair Taxation and Social Security — Advocates for tax reforms that benefit working families and strengthen Social Security.
Commitments tracked here
- Strengthen Social Security with Wealth Tax
- Curb Tax Havens and Offshoring
The record (38)
- Bill authoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredStrengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth ActLatest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredStop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-11
- Bill cosponsoredNo Taxpayer Funds for Corporate Investment in Venezuelan Oil ActLatest action 2026-01-15
- Bill cosponsoredCurtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredComplete America’s Great Trails ActLatest action 2026-06-08
- Bill cosponsoredTariff Refunds for Working Families ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredSupplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-05
Defense & security
Extensive record
Hollen's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on defense & security
Their stated view
- Congressional War Authorization — Believes military actions abroad require explicit congressional authorization.
Commitments tracked here
- Authorize Military Action Abroad
The record (17)
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-28
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-01-14
- Bill authored1st Lt. Hugh Conor McDowell Safety in Armed Forces Equipment Act of 2021Latest action 2021-10-07
- Bill cosponsoredProtecting Pentagon Press Access ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredHonoring the Sacrifice of Troops in War Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
Education
Extensive record
Hollen's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on education
Their stated view
- Quality Education Access — Committed to improving educational opportunities, especially for students with disabilities.
Commitments tracked here
- Expand Full-Service Community Schools
The record (26)
- Bill authoredFull-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredSickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-16
- Bill cosponsoredClimate Change Education ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredSickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-03
- Bill cosponsoredPell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".Latest action 2025-09-15
- Bill authoredFrancis G. Newlands Memorial Removal ActLatest action 2025-12-09
Housing
Extensive record
Hollen's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
Go deeper on housing
Their stated view
- Affordable Housing — Supports initiatives to expand access to affordable housing for Americans.
Commitments tracked here
- Increase Affordable Homes
The record (29)
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredDelivering Americans Affordable Homes ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredHOPE for HOMES Act of 2021Latest action 2022-05-18
- Bill authoredShutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions ActLatest action 2025-10-09
- Bill authoredVALID Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-03
- Bill authoredHenrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredDefending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018Latest action 2018-09-06
- Bill authoredTransit Worker and Pedestrian Protection ActLatest action 2020-02-25
Health care
Some record
Hollen's work here shows up as 7 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
7 bills
Go deeper on health care
Commitments tracked here
- Improve Diagnostic Accuracy in Healthcare
The record (5)
- Bill authoredSaving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine ActLatest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022Latest action 2024-12-19
- Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2020Latest action 2020-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.Latest action 2026-06-01
Environment & energy
Some record
Hollen's work here shows up as 3 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
3 bills
Go deeper on environment & energy
Their stated view
- Climate Resilience & Clean Energy — Promotes policies for federal flood risk management and clean energy development.
Commitments tracked here
- Modernize Shipping for Clean Energy
The record (3)
- Bill authoredNext Generation Shipping ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredClean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-03
- Bill cosponsoredSupport Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
What Hollen stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Housing
Affordable Housing
Supports initiatives to expand access to affordable housing for Americans.
- 02Economy
Fair Taxation and Social Security
Advocates for tax reforms that benefit working families and strengthen Social Security.
- 03Defense
Congressional War Authorization
Believes military actions abroad require explicit congressional authorization.
- 04Education
Quality Education Access
Committed to improving educational opportunities, especially for students with disabilities.
- 05Environment
Climate Resilience & Clean Energy
Promotes policies for federal flood risk management and clean energy development.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Defense
Authorize Military Action Abroad
Push for joint resolutions, like those concerning Iran, that direct the removal of US Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities.
Where it stands: Senator Van Hollen has repeatedly cosponsored and sponsored multiple joint resolutions to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress in 2026, with the most recent sponsored bill (S.J.Res. 78) having a motion to discharge rejected on 2026-07-23, indicating ongoing legislative action despite not passing.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-05-13
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-30
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-03-04
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-04-13
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Education
Expand Full-Service Community Schools
Champion the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026 to increase resources and support for community schools.
Where it stands: Senator Van Hollen sponsored the Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026, which was introduced on 2026-05-12 and is currently referred to committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredFull-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-12
- Bill authoredSickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-16
- Bill cosponsoredClimate Change Education ActLatest action 2026-04-22
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.Latest action 2026-04-27
- Bill authoredSickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-03
- Bill cosponsoredPell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
- Bill authoredA resolution designating the week of September 14 through September 20, 2025, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week".Latest action 2025-09-15
- Bill authoredFrancis G. Newlands Memorial Removal ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Energy
Modernize Shipping for Clean Energy
Promote the Next Generation Shipping Act to advance cleaner and more sustainable practices within the shipping industry.
Where it stands: Senator Van Hollen sponsored the Next Generation Shipping Act (S.4567) on 2026-06-24, which has been referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and is currently pending.
On the record: 3 bills
See the 3 records behind this
- Bill authoredNext Generation Shipping ActLatest action 2026-06-24
- Bill cosponsoredClean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-03
- Bill cosponsoredSupport Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
- Economy
Strengthen Social Security with Wealth Tax
Advocate for the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act to ensure the long-term solvency of Social Security.
Where it stands: Senator Van Hollen sponsored the Strengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth Act (S.XXX) on 2026-03-25, which was referred to the Committee on Finance and is currently pending.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStrengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth ActLatest action 2026-03-25
- Bill cosponsoredCurtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredComplete America’s Great Trails ActLatest action 2026-06-08
- Bill cosponsoredTariff Refunds for Working Families ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill cosponsoredSupplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2026Latest action 2026-03-05
- Bill authoredMillionaires Surtax ActLatest action 2026-04-15
- Bill authoredWorking Americans’ Tax Cut ActLatest action 2026-03-12
- Bill authoredPolluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025Latest action 2025-01-07
- Economy
Curb Tax Havens and Offshoring
Champion legislation such as the Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act to increase transparency and prevent tax avoidance by corporations.
Where it stands: Senator Van Hollen sponsored the Disclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring Act (S.XXX) on 2026-07-16, which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, indicating active legislative effort in the current Congress.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2023-09-12
- Bill authoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2021-05-11
- Bill cosponsoredStop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-11
- Bill cosponsoredNo Taxpayer Funds for Corporate Investment in Venezuelan Oil ActLatest action 2026-01-15
- Bill authoredPromoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers ActLatest action 2021-03-09
- Bill authoredProtecting Employees from Surprise Taxes Act of 2020Latest action 2020-10-19
- Bill cosponsoredCurtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) ActLatest action 2026-07-16
- Health
Improve Diagnostic Accuracy in Healthcare
Support the Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act to enhance diagnostic processes and outcomes.
Where it stands: Senator Van Hollen sponsored the 'Saving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine Act' (S.4578) on 2026-07-15, which is currently pending in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
On the record: 7 bills
See the 7 records behind this
- Bill authoredSaving Lives and Reducing Health Care Waste by Improving Diagnosis in Medicine ActLatest action 2026-07-15
- Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022Latest action 2024-12-19
- Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-23
- Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2020Latest action 2020-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services of the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Medicare Program; Implementation of Prior Authorization for Select Services for the Wasteful and Inappropriate Services Reduction (WISeR) Model".Latest action 2026-06-09
- Bill cosponsoredA concurrent resolution recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.Latest action 2026-06-01
- Housing
Increase Affordable Homes
Sponsor legislation, like the Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act, to increase the availability of affordable housing nationwide.
Where it stands: Senator Van Hollen sponsored the 'Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act' (S. 4725) on 2026-08-06, which has been read twice and referred to committee.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the importance of independent living and economic self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities made possible by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and calling to protect the right of individuals with disabilities to live in their own homes and communities.Latest action 2026-07-23
- Bill authoredDelivering Americans Affordable Homes ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredHOPE for HOMES Act of 2021Latest action 2022-05-18
- Bill authoredShutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions ActLatest action 2025-10-09
- Bill authoredVALID Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-03
- Bill authoredHenrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-05-22
- Bill authoredDefending Elections from Threats by Establishing Redlines Act of 2018Latest action 2018-09-06
- Bill authoredTransit Worker and Pedestrian Protection ActLatest action 2020-02-25
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