Senator Van Hollen proposed an amendment to block Trump's USDA reorganization plan, emphasizing transparency and public input.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) introduced an amendment to block the USDA's recent reorganization plan, which includes closing the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center in Maryland. The amendment requires the USDA to conduct a benefit-cost analysis and public comment process before proceeding with any changes, citing a lack of transparency in the proposed plan.
In his remarks, Van Hollen criticized the USDA for insufficient consultations with farmers and communities regarding the reorganization, emphasizing the need for a thorough review to avoid harming vital USDA functions. The amendment ultimately failed with a vote of 42-53.
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Chris Van Hollen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chris Van Hollen:
- S.2590: A bill to establish a grant program for States for purposes of modernizing criminal justice data infrastructure to facilitate automatic record expungement and sealing, and for other purposes.
- S.2438: A bill to assist employers providing employment under special certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 in transforming their business and program models to models that support people with disabilities through competitive integrated employment, to phase out the use of such special certificates, and for other purposes.
- S.2369: Francis G. Newlands Memorial Removal Act
- S.2266: Consumer Online Payment Transparency and Integrity Act
- S.2236: YALI Act of 2025
- S.2224: Taiwan International Solidarity 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.
