Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks call for immediate restoration of lifeguard staffing at Assateague Island Seashore due to safety concerns.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks have called on the Trump Administration to immediately restore lifeguard positions at Assateague Island National Seashore, citing public safety concerns. In a letter addressed to U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and NPS Acting Director Jessica Bowron, the Senators note that all lifeguard positions remain unfilled due to a federal hiring freeze and prior National Park Service (NPS) staff reductions. They emphasize that the absence of lifeguards creates significant risks for beachgoers, particularly as the area experiences hazardous conditions during summer months, such as rip currents. The Senators stress that local emergency services already face high demand and may be unable to adequately respond to emergencies at the beach without dedicated lifeguards present.
In their letter, the Senators highlighted the critical role lifeguards play in preventing drownings and providing first-response care, referencing last year's successful rescues at Assateague. They criticized the administration's reliance on local emergency responders and urged for the filling of all vacant lifeguard positions to ensure the safety of visitors. The Senators concluded their appeal with a call for immediate action to address the staffing situation at the National Seashore, emphasizing that lifeguards are essential to protecting public safety amid the area's growing visitation and diverse recreational activities.
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Chris Van Hollen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Chris Van Hollen:
- S.2236: A bill to establish a comprehensive United States Government initiative to build the capacity of young leaders and entrepreneurs in Africa, and for other purposes.
- S.2224: A bill to amend the Taiwan Allies International Protection and Enhancement Initiative (TAIPEI) Act of 2019 to provide that the United States, in its role as a member of any international organizations, should oppose any attempts by the People's Republic of China to resolve Taiwan's status by distorting the decisions, language, policies, or procedures of any such organization, and for other purposes.
- S.2106: SECURE Act
- S.2058: El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025
- S.2057: Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act
- S.1932: VALID Act of 2025
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Chris Van Hollen Fundraising
Chris Van Hollen recently disclosed $61.8K of fundraising in a Q1 FEC disclosure filed on April 15th, 2025. This was the 522nd most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year. 83.8% came from individual donors.
Van Hollen disclosed $67.6K of spending. This was the 522nd most from all Q1 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Van Hollen disclosed $2.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 136th most from all Q1 reports we have seen this year.
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