Chris Van Hollen
Senator · MD · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2017
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Senator · MD · D
Current term Jan 3, 2023 – Jan 3, 2029 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2017
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Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
678 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S.Res. 728 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
S. 4518 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Appropriations. (text: CR S2239)
S. 4490 · Fair Trusts for Fiscal Responsibility Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 724 · A resolution recognizing the roles and contributions of the teachers of the United States in building and enhancing the civic, cultural, and economic well-being of the United States.
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203-2204)
S.Res. 723 · A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
S.Res. 720 · A resolution recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Native Americans
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2160; text: CR S2180-2181)
S.Res. 715 · A resolution recognizing escalating threats to freedom of the press and freedom of speech worldwide, including increasing harm to journalists reporting in conflict zones and under repressive regimes, reaffirming the vital role that a free and independent press plays in upholding democracy, fostering economic prosperity, and keeping the public informed, and reaffirming freedom of the press as a priority of the United States Government in supporting democracy, human rights, and good governance in commemoration of "World Press Freedom Day" on May 3, 2026.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2177-2178)
S.J.Res. 191 · A joint resolution to direct removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4478 · Federal Worker Credit Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4466 · PATH to the Foreign Service Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S.Res. 703 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
S. 4437 · Puppy Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
S. 4436 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4425 · No Immunity for Glyphosate Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4413 · Protecting America’s Workers Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S. 4411 · Investing in the American Dream Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
S.Res. 688 · A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)
S.J.Res. 186 · A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
S.J.Res. 185 · A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Motion to proceed to consideration of measure rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 47 - 50. Record Vote Number: 192. (CR S3194)
S. 4395 · Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Held at the desk.
S. 4389 · HELP Separated Children Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4388 · Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
S.Res. 686 · A resolution recognizing the significance of Community College Month in April as a celebration of more than 1,000 institutions throughout the United States supporting access to higher education, workforce training, and more broadly sustaining and advancing the economic prosperity of the United States.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1902; text: CR S1938-1939)