Senator Van Hollen addresses the minibus appropriations package, outlining funding allocations and concerns about various provisions.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Van Hollen addresses appropriations package: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen submitted a statement on the minibus appropriations package, requesting specific funding for various departments including Defense, Education, and more. He expressed concerns about the bill's treatment of the Department of Homeland Security and the implications for civilian rights.
Funding allocations and critiques: Van Hollen highlighted positive aspects of the funding, such as support for the NIH and educational programs, while criticizing cuts to foreign aid and military funding without conditions. He described the bill as failing to provide sufficient oversight and accountability for federal operations.
Overall stance on the legislation: While appreciating certain provisions, Van Hollen voiced opposition to the appropriations package, citing a lack of measures to prevent misuse of military funding and inadequate checks on the administration’s authority and expenditures.
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Chris Van Hollen Fundraising
Chris Van Hollen recently disclosed $20 of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 1526th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 100.0% came from individual donors.
Van Hollen disclosed $25.61 of spending. This was the 1848th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Van Hollen disclosed $11.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 1359th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Chris Van Hollen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chris Van Hollen:
- S.3682: A bill to promote the creation of data center load queues and data center-specific rate classes to mitigate the impact of data centers on other electricity consumers, and for other purposes.
- S.3463: Protect Greenbury Point Conservation Area Act of 2025
- S.3455: Moving Transit Forward Act of 2025
- S.3420: Commitment to Aid Workers Act
- S.3371: National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
- S.3270: 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".
You can track bills proposed by Chris Van Hollen on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Van Hollen.
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