Senator
Chris Van Hollen
Maryland · In office since 2017
Committees4
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Senate Committee on Foreign Relations
- Senate Committee on the Budget
Also serves on 11 subcommittees.
Bills sponsored638
- Higher Education Grant Flexibility Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5626 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Ready to Work Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5570 · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 28, 2026)
- Sickle Cell Care Expansion Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5489 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 23, 2026)
- Sickle Cell Disease Treatment Centers Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5488 · Introduced Sep 23, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 23, 2026)
- Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5405 · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sep 16, 2026)
- No New Fencing At the White House Act (opens in new tab)
S 5399 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 15, 2026)
- No Fencing at the United States Capitol Complex Act (opens in new tab)
S 5396 · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 · Congress
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sep 15, 2026)
- A resolution requesting information on Israel's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961. (opens in new tab)
SRES 852 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest: Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations rejected by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 51. Record Vote Number: 252. (consideration: CR S5158-5159) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution designating the week of September 13 through September 19, 2026, as "Community School Coordinators Appreciation Week". (opens in new tab)
SRES 851 · Introduced Sep 14, 2026 · Education
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S4675) (Sep 14, 2026)
- A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, as the "Edward L. Ramsey Olney Post Office Building". (opens in new tab)
S 3270 · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 579. (Sep 14, 2026)
Bills cosponsored6951
- HCBS Access Act (opens in new tab)
S 5321 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Health
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Aug 6, 2026)
- America’s College Promise Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5665 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Education
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sep 30, 2026)
- SOAR Act (opens in new tab)
S 5631 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Commerce
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. (Sep 30, 2026)
- National Institutes of Clean Energy Act of 2026 (opens in new tab)
S 5651 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating October 23, 2026, as "National Marine Sanctuary Day". (opens in new tab)
SRES 935 · Introduced Sep 30, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5268) (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating October 7, 2026, as "Energy Efficiency Day" in celebration of the economic and environmental benefits that have been driven by private sector innovation and Federal energy efficiency policies. (opens in new tab)
SRES 924 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Energy
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186; text: CR S5176-5177) (Sep 29, 2026)
- No Funds for Trump’s Illegal Arch Act (opens in new tab)
S 5602 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 687. (Sep 30, 2026)
- Protecting Presidential Memorials Act (opens in new tab)
S 5603 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 688. (Sep 30, 2026)
- A resolution designating September 2026 as "National Literacy Month". (opens in new tab)
SRES 926 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Education
Latest: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5186) (Sep 29, 2026)
- A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. (opens in new tab)
SRES 920 · Introduced Sep 29, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5175-5176) (Sep 29, 2026)
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