Maryland lawmakers urge the end of the government shutdown, highlighting impacts on federal employees and calling for bipartisan agreement.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Representatives and Senators from Maryland, including Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks, have urged an end to the government shutdown initiated by Congressional Republicans. They accused GOP leaders, including Donald Trump, of jeopardizing federal workers and essential services while advocating for a bipartisan agreement to restore government operations.
During a press conference, Senator Van Hollen claimed, "Trump and Republicans have driven the nation into a partisan government shutdown." Other Maryland lawmakers expressed their commitment to supporting affected federal employees and preventing health care cost hikes that could impact millions.
The delegation emphasized the need for urgent negotiations to avert the shutdown's negative effects on Maryland workers and the broader economy. They reiterated their readiness to cooperate across party lines to secure a responsible budget that benefits the public.
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Chris Van Hollen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chris Van Hollen:
- S.2891: A bill to direct the Administrator of General Services to ensure that the design of public buildings in the United States adheres to the guiding principles for Federal architecture, and for other purposes.
- S.2689: District of Columbia Police Home Rule Act
- S.2688: District of Columbia National Guard Home Rule Act
- S.2590: Fresh Start Act of 2025
- S.2438: Transformation to Competitive Integrated Employment Act
- S.2369: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
You can track bills proposed by Chris Van Hollen on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Van Hollen.
Chris Van Hollen Fundraising
Chris Van Hollen recently disclosed $244.1K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 355th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 95.7% came from individual donors.
Van Hollen disclosed $111.6K of spending. This was the 464th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Van Hollen disclosed $2.2M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 142nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Chris Van Hollen's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
