Senator Chris Van Hollen criticizes the Trump DOJ's funding plan, highlighting objections to unlawful spending cuts and transfers.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) has expressed significant objections to the Trump Administration's Department of Justice (DOJ) spending plan for fiscal year 2025. In a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, he criticized actions that include proposed funding cuts and transfers that violate Congressional intent and due process.
Van Hollen voiced particular concern over the reallocation of $163 million from state and local law enforcement grants, arguing these funds should not be redirected to unauthorized initiatives. He noted that the DOJ has deviated from traditional practices of consulting with Congress on such decisions, stating, "This is not normal," and urged for a return to transparent collaboration.
The letter outlined several specific objections, including the dismantling of INTERPOL Washington, significant cuts to law enforcement grants, and proposed reorganizations within the DOJ that could undermine critical programs. The Senator called for the DOJ to cease actions that jeopardize essential funding for state and local initiatives in law enforcement and victim assistance.
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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.
