Senator Van Hollen and over 150 lawmakers introduced the Direct File Act to enable free, easy tax filing for Americans.
Quiver AI Summary
Van Hollen introduces Direct File Act: U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen, alongside Senators Elizabeth Warren, Chris Coons, and Ron Wyden, has introduced the Direct File Act. This legislation aims to reverse the cancellation of the Direct File program by the Trump administration, allowing taxpayers to file their taxes online at no cost.
Direct File to improve tax filing process: The bill aims to establish a permanent, free online tax preparation system by prohibiting restrictive agreements with tax prep companies and encouraging integration with state systems. Supporters cite significant savings for taxpayers, lowering the average cost of tax filing, which is currently around $160 per year.
Broad support and endorsements: The bill boasts more than 150 co-sponsors in Congress and endorsements from numerous unions and advocacy organizations. Nina Olson of the Center for Taxpayer Rights emphasized that a free electronic filing system is a basic taxpayer right.
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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 $185,490,215 of spending in Maryland US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $102,143,159 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.
