• VAN HOLLEN, CHRIS
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
Influential Baltimore politician backs Chris Van Hollen for Senate

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
Van Hollen wins inaugural Democratic straw poll for U.S. Senate race
06/20/2015
By Sylvia Carignan | The Frederick News-Post
Democrats' Big-Money Primary to Replace Chris Van Hollen
06/15/2015
By Kimberly Railey | National Journal
Van Hollen, Bipartisan Coalition Introduce Bill to Combat Campus Sexual Violence
06/04/2015
Chris Van Hollen's Official Personal Website
Van Hollen on MSNBC: 'We need to get serious about gun violence in this country'
06/02/2015
Chris Van Hollen's Official Personal Website
Van Hollen Applauds New Clean Water Rule
05/27/2015
Chris Van Hollen's Official Personal Website
Is Chris Van Hollen running for the Senate so he can run for president?
03/05/2015
By Michael Barone | Washington Examiner
General Survey
Issue Title Candidate's Answers
1. Abortion is a woman's unrestricted right

Strongly Support
2. Stricter punishment reduces crime

Strongly Oppose
3. Marijuana is a gateway drug
4. Higher taxes on the wealthy

Support
5. Stimulus better than market-led recovery

Strongly Support
6. Vouchers for school choice

Strongly Oppose
7. Make voter registration easier
8. Prioritize green energy

Strongly Support
9. Avoid foreign entanglements
10. Expand the military

No Opinion
11. Support & expand free trade

Support
12. Support American Exceptionalism
13. Absolute right to gun ownership

Strongly Oppose
14. Expand ObamaCare

Strongly Support
15. Pathway to citizenship for illegal aliens

Strongly Support
16. EPA regulations are too restrictive

Strongly Oppose
17. Keep God in the public sphere

Oppose
18. Legally require hiring more women & minorities

Strongly Support
19. Comfortable with same-sex marriage

Strongly Support
20. Privatize Social Security

Strongly Oppose
Total: 122
Introduced Date Bill Number Bill Title Last Action
03/22/2017 S.Con.Res.11 A concurrent resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks during Women's History Month. 03/22/2017 Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.  (All Actions)
02/15/2017 S.402 A bill to direct the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of the State of Maryland for the acceptance of a statue of Harriet Tubman for display in a prominent location in the United States Capitol. 02/15/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.  (All Actions)
01/03/2017 S.20 CEO-Employee Paycheck Fairness Act of 2017 01/03/2017 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.5903 Transition to Independence Act of 2016 07/14/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.  (All Actions)
07/14/2016 H.R.5802 To amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for the issuance of Green Bonds and to establish the United States Green Bank, and for other purposes. 07/14/2016 Referred to House Energy and Commerce  (All Actions)
03/23/2016 H.R.3581 Keep Our PACT Act 03/23/2016 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
03/17/2016 H.R.4813 ABLE Age Adjustment Act 03/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
03/17/2016 H.R.4812 To direct the Joint Committee on the Library to enter into an agreement with the Harriet Tubman Statue Commission of the State of Maryland for the acceptance of a statue of Harriet Tubman for display in a suitable location in the United States Capitol. 03/17/2016 Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.  (All Actions)
02/24/2016 H.Res.624 Directing the Committee on the Budget to hold a public hearing on the President's fiscal year 2017 budget request with the Director of the Office of Management and Budget as a witness. 02/24/2016 Referred to the House Committee on Rules.  (All Actions)
10/08/2015 H.R.3708 Prevent a December Government Shutdown Act 10/08/2015 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
09/10/2015 H.R.3476 Prevent a Government Shutdown Act of 2015 09/10/2015 Referred to House Rules  (All Actions)
08/20/2015 H.Res.403 Recognizing the campaign of genocide against the Kurdish people in Iraq. 08/20/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Middle East and North Africa.  (All Actions)
08/18/2015 H.R.3064 GROW AMERICA Act 08/18/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Research and Technology.  (All Actions)
07/01/2015 H.R.2732 Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act 07/01/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.  (All Actions)
05/22/2015 H.R.2563 State and Local Predatory Towing Enforcement Act 05/22/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.  (All Actions)
04/29/2015 H.R.551 IDEA Full Funding Act 04/29/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.  (All Actions)
03/25/2015 H.R.1027 Healthy Climate and Family Security Act of 2015 03/25/2015 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.  (All Actions)
02/06/2015 H.R.744 Medical Innovation Act of 2015 02/06/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.  (All Actions)
02/05/2015 H.R.430 DISCLOSE 2015 Act 02/05/2015 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.  (All Actions)
01/28/2015 H.R.620 CEO-Employee Paycheck Fairness Act of 2015 01/28/2015 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.  (All Actions)
Total: 3388
Date Bill Number Bill Title Result Vote
06/06/2012 H.R.5741 JOLT Act of 2012
06/01/2012 H.R.5691 Overdraft Protection Act of 2012
05/17/2012 H.Res.568 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of preventing the Government of Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability. Passed Yea
05/16/2012 H.R.5746 US REIT Act of 2012
05/10/2012 H.R.4457 To require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to take certain actions to reduce excessive speculation in energy markets.
05/10/2012 H.R.4133 United States-Israel Enhanced Security Cooperation Act of 2012 Passed Yea
05/10/2012 H.Con.Res.106 Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
05/07/2012 H.R.4259 End Trafficking in Government Contracting Act of 2012
05/07/2012 H.R.4257 Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012
05/07/2012 H.R.4169 Sudan Peace, Security, and Accountability Act of 2012
05/07/2012 H.R.4077 Department of State Rewards Program Update and Technical Corrections Act of 2012
05/07/2012 H.R.3771 Haiti Empowerment, Assistance, and Rebuilding Act of 2012
04/27/2012 H.Res.640 Expressing support for designation of May 2012 as Mental Health Month.
04/19/2012 H.R.1335 To revise the boundaries of the Gettysburg National Military Park to include the Gettysburg Train Station, and for other purposes.
04/18/2012 H.R.1815 Lena Horne Recognition Act Passed Yea
04/17/2012 H.R.4373 Making Adoption Affordable Act of 2012
04/17/2012 H.Res.621 Recognizing the significance of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month in May as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to the Nation's history.
04/17/2012 H.R.4040 To provide for the award of a gold medal on behalf of Congress to Jack Nicklaus in recognition of his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good sportsmanship in golf. Passed Yea
04/12/2012 H.R.4346 REAL Beef Act
03/29/2012 H.R.3485 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2011
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