Chris Van Hollen

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.

• Education

  Extensive record

  Hollen's profile cites 69 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  69 bills

  Go deeper on education

  Their stated view

  • Quality Education Access — Committed to improving educational opportunities, especially for students with disabilities.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “education quality education access”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Expand Full-Service Community Schools
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “education expand full-service community schools”

  The record (70)

  • Bill authoredFull-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-12
  • Bill authoredSickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-03
  • 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 2022Latest action 2022-06-16
  • Bill cosponsoredPell Grant Preservation and Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-23
  • Bill authoredSickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-23
  • Bill cosponsoredClimate Change Education ActLatest action 2026-04-22
  • Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2020Latest action 2020-12-10

• Economy & jobs

  Extensive record

  Hollen's profile cites 55 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 2 documented commitments.

  55 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.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs fair taxation social”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Strengthen Social Security with Wealth Tax
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs strengthen social security”
  • Curb Tax Havens and Offshoring
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “economy jobs curb tax havens”

  The record (55)

  • Bill authoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2026-07-16
  • Bill authoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2021-05-11
  • Bill authoredStrengthen Social Security by Taxing Dynastic Wealth ActLatest action 2026-03-25
  • Bill authoredDisclosure of Tax Havens and Offshoring ActLatest action 2023-09-12
  • Bill cosponsoredStop Corporate Inversions Act of 2026Latest action 2026-02-11
  • Bill cosponsoredProtection of Social Security Benefits Restoration ActLatest action 2026-09-24
  • Bill cosponsoredNo Taxpayer Funds for Corporate Investment in Venezuelan Oil ActLatest action 2026-01-15
  • Bill cosponsoredKeep Public Funds in Public Schools ActLatest action 2026-04-15

• Housing

  Extensive record

  Hollen's profile cites 51 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  51 bills

  Go deeper on housing

  Their stated view

  • Affordable Housing — Supports initiatives to expand access to affordable housing for Americans.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “housing affordable housing”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Increase Affordable Homes
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “housing increase affordable homes”

  The record (51)

  • 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 cosponsoredNo Immunity for Glyphosate ActLatest action 2026-04-28
  • Bill authoredPayments Modernization Act of 2023Latest action 2023-07-18
  • Bill authoredPromoting Transparent Standards for Corporate Insiders ActLatest action 2021-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredPredatory Lending Elimination ActLatest action 2026-02-05
  • Bill authoredHenrietta Lacks Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2023-07-25

• Defense & security

  Extensive record

  Hollen's profile cites 32 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  32 bills

  Go deeper on defense & security

  Their stated view

  • Congressional War Authorization — Believes military actions abroad require explicit congressional authorization.
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security congressional war authorization”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Authorize Military Action Abroad
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “defense security authorize military action”

  The record (32)

  • 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 2026-07-30
  • 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 2026-03-04
  • 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 authoredA 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 2026-07-23
  • 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 2026-08-06

• Health care

  Some record

  Hollen's profile cites 7 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  7 bills

  Go deeper on health care

  Commitments tracked here

  • Improve Diagnostic Accuracy in Healthcare
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “health care improve diagnostic accuracy”

  The record (7)

  • 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 2020Latest action 2020-12-10
  • Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022Latest action 2022-06-23
  • Bill authoredImproving Diagnosis in Medicine Act of 2022Latest action 2024-12-19
  • 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 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 profile cites 4 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.

  4 bills

  Go deeper on environment & energy

  Their stated view

  • Climate Resilience & Clean Energy — Promotes policies for federal flood risk management and clean energy development.
    • Cited source
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy climate resilience clean”

  Commitments tracked here

  • Modernize Shipping for Clean Energy
    • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
    • Their bills on Congress.gov
    • Congressional Record: “environment energy modernize shipping clean”

  The record (4)

  • Bill authoredNext Generation Shipping ActLatest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredSupport Our Troops Shipping Relief Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-15
  • Bill cosponsoredClean Transportation Jobs and Development Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-03
  • Bill cosponsoredNational Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-30

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.

1. 01

   Housing

   Affordable Housing

   Supports initiatives to expand access to affordable housing for Americans.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “housing affordable housing”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
2. 02

   Economy

   Fair Taxation and Social Security

   Advocates for tax reforms that benefit working families and strengthen Social Security.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “economy fair taxation social security”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
3. 03

   Defense

   Congressional War Authorization

   Believes military actions abroad require explicit congressional authorization.

   • Member website: vanhollen.senate.gov
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “defense congressional war authorization”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
4. 04

   Education

   Quality Education Access

   Committed to improving educational opportunities, especially for students with disabilities.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “education quality education access”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN
5. 05

   Environment

   Climate Resilience & Clean Energy

   Promotes policies for federal flood risk management and clean energy development.

   • Cited source
   • Their bills on Congress.gov
   • Congressional Record: “environment climate resilience clean energy”
   • Floor video on C-SPAN