Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks announced $29.6 million for Maryland water infrastructure and environmental restoration projects.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators Announce Funding for Maryland Projects: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks have announced nearly $30 million in federal funding for 28 community projects in Maryland. The funding, secured through the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior and Environment appropriations bill, aims to improve drinking water infrastructure, stormwater management, and preserve historic sites.
Federal Investment in Environmental Initiatives: The senators emphasized the importance of these investments in local infrastructure and programs, which include enhancements to the Chesapeake Bay. Senator Van Hollen stated, "Federal dollars can make a big impact... from improving access to clean water to preserving important historical sites that support our economy."
Project Highlights: Among the funded projects are upgrades to Aberdeen's water infrastructure, sediment testing in Cumberland, and enhancements to stormwater systems in Hagerstown. The funding supports critical environmental programs, rejecting previous proposed cuts and ensuring ongoing commitment to Maryland's ecological priorities.
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Chris Van Hollen Fundraising
Chris Van Hollen recently disclosed $366.5K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 256th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 89.2% came from individual donors.
Van Hollen disclosed $103.4K of spending. This was the 722nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Van Hollen disclosed $2.7M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 139th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Chris Van Hollen's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Chris Van Hollen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chris Van Hollen:
- S.3682: Power for the People Act of 2026
- 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.
2028 Maryland US Senate Election
There has been approximately $185,500,603 of spending in Maryland US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $102,153,547 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- MARYLAND'S FUTURE ($54,029,480)
- WINSENATE ($20,220,473)
- WOMEN VOTE ($15,940,680)
- NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION ($2,115,029)
- BLACK PROGRESSIVE ACTION COALITION ($1,982,480)
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2028 Maryland US Senate election.
