Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks criticize a Trump administration rule that potentially increases political firings of federal workers.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators express concern over new federal rule: U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks have released a statement criticizing a new rule from the Trump Administration's Office of Personnel Management. The rule, previously known as "Schedule F," purportedly allows for the reorganization of federal workers, potentially enabling politically motivated dismissals without employees' rights to appeal.
Statement highlights fears of politicization: The senators argue that this policy threatens the nonpartisan nature of the federal workforce, asserting it is "a recipe for corruption" that undermines the quality of services delivered to citizens. They vow to oppose the rule through legislative, judicial, and community efforts.
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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: 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.
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.
