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  • Van Hollen Honors the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
    Jul 26, 2010  - Today, Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen, Assistant to the Speaker, issued the following statement on the 20th anniversary of passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act: “Today we mark the 20th anniversary of one of the most defining and effective civil rights laws passed by Congress – the ...
  • Van Hollen Statement on Final Passage of the Health Care Reconciliation Bill
    Mar 25, 2010  - “Last night, we brought this exhaustive, year-long process to bring quality, affordable, and accessible health care for all Americans to a close.  The new health reform law will bring down health care costs for American families and small businesses, expand health coverage to an additional 32 millio...
  • Van Hollen Statement on Nyi Nyi Aung’s Release
    Mar 18, 2010  - Today Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) issued the following statement on the release of Nyi Nyi Aung, a Burmese American citizen and Eighth District constituent who was being held as a political prisoner in Burma:  “I am pleased that the Burmese government has released political prisoner Nyi Nyi...
  • Van Hollen Statement on the Earthquake in Haiti
    Jan 13, 2010  - Today Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) issued the following statement on the earthquake in Haiti: “My thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti as they continue to deal with yesterday’s devastating disaster, as well as their families in the United States and across the world who are co...
  • Van Hollen Statement on Hate Crimes Legislation
    Oct 9, 2009  - Our nation’s founding principles guarantee individual freedom and liberty.  We risk these rights when hateful discrimination and violence are allowed to flourish.  Hate crimes prevention legislation gives law enforcement the tools they need to protect our liberties and ensure that no American is ass...
  • Van Hollen Statement on the 40th Anniversary of the Assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.
    Apr 4, 2008  - Congressman Chris Van Hollen today released the following statement commemorating the 40th anniversary of the assassination of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. “On this day, the 40th anniversary of the day when Martin Luther King, Jr. was shot down in Memphis and our nation lost one of its greatest...
  • Van Hollen Statement on Release of Haleh Esfandiari
    Aug 21, 2007  - Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) today issued the following statement after the Iranian government released Potomac, Maryland resident Haleh Esfandiari on bail today: "This is encouraging news and a good first step," said Congressman Van Hollen. "I will keep working to ensure that Dr. Esfandiari...
  • March is Women’s History Month
    Mar 16, 2006  - In March, we celebrate Women’s History Month and honor the historic contributions that women have made to our great nation.  We remember those who have fought for progress in women’s rights and recognize those who continue to fight to expand opportunities for women. Recently, I, along with oth...
  • Statement on Waxman Amendment to H.R. 2475, The Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2006
    Jun 21, 2005  - Mr. Speaker, what are we afraid of?  What is the House Republican Leadership afraid of?  We say we want to promote democracy around the world; we say we want to set a good example for others, yet the House leadership has blocked any vote on whether we should establish an independent, bi-pa...
  • Holocaust Remembrance Day
    May 5, 2005  - Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day. On this Yom Ha'Shoah, we honor those whose lives were lost in the atrocities of one of the darkest periods in human history.    We pay tribute to all who lost their lives during World War II and reflect on the loss o...

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