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  • Van Hollen, Braley Introduce Patient Safety and Drug Labeling Improvement Act
    Apr 18, 2012  - Today Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Congressman Bruce Braley (D-IA) announced the introduction of the Patient Safety and Drug Labeling Improvement Act, legislation to ensure that all prescription drug manufacturers can revise their labels to provide accurate, up-to-date warnings to consume...
  • Van Hollen Statement in opposition to H.R. 10, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011
    Dec 7, 2011  - Mr. Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 10, the so-called “Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act of 2011.” Federal agencies issue rules based on statues created when Congress and the President enact legislation. These agencies devote months and even years conducting resear...
  • Van Hollen Statement in opposition to The Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act (HR 1315)
    Jul 21, 2011  - Mr. Speaker, I don’t think it’s lost on anyone in this House that today is both the first anniversary of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform law, as well as the first day the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) created by that law officially begins its work on behalf of American families. And ...
  • Van Hollen Statement on the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011
    Jul 12, 2011  - Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 (HR 1309). The National Flood Insurance Program is the primary source of reliable and affordable flood insurance for over 5.6 million homes and businesses. Today’s bipartisan legislation reauthorizes the program for five years ...
  • Maryland Delegation Members Announces $44 Million for FDA Consolidation Project
    Jun 22, 2011  - Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen was joined by U.S. Senators Ben Cardin and Barbara A. Mikulski (both D-MD), House Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer (MD-5th), and Congresswoman Donna Edwards (MD-4th) today in announcing that the General Services Administration (GSA) will be allocating $44 million of ...
  • Van Hollen Statement on H J Res 37
    Apr 8, 2011  - I rise today to oppose H J Res 37, a resolution disapproving of the recent FCC net neutrality rule. The FCC’s net neutrality rule is designed to ensure that the internet remains affordable and accessible to all Americans. This goal is critical for Americans to engage the world and for the internet t...
  • Van Hollen Statement in Opposition to H J Res 37
    Apr 7, 2011  - I rise today to oppose H J Res 37, a resolution disapproving of the recent FCC net neutrality rule. The FCC’s net neutrality rule is designed to ensure that the internet remains affordable and accessible to all Americans. This goal is critical for Americans to engage the world and for the internet t...
  • Van Hollen Statement on The HAMP Termination Act of 2011 (HR 839)
    Mar 29, 2011  - Mr. Speaker, today’s bill represents the fourth piece of legislation we have considered in as many weeks to withdraw assistance from struggling homeowners, worsen the foreclosure crisis and further weaken the middle class. Specifically, HR 839 proposes to terminate the Home Affordable Modification P...
  • Van Hollen to Pepco: Enough is Enough
    Feb 1, 2011  - Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen sent a letter to Joseph Rigby, President & CEO of Pepco, regarding their handling of the recent storm and power outages. The text of the letter is below: February 1, 2011 Mr. Joseph M. Rigby President & Chief Executive Officer Pepco Holdings, Inc. 701 9th ...
  • Van Hollen Statement DISCLOSE Act Vote in the Senate
    Sep 23, 2010  - Today Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Assistant to the Speaker, issued the following statement on Senate Republican obstruction of the DISCLOSE Act: “With today’s vote in the Senate, Republicans have ensured that Americans will be left in the dark as shadowy organizations continue to spend mi...

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