Scorecard

Chris Van Hollen's Scorecard

61 out of 157 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S.J.Res. 185 • June 24, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2252 • June 17, 2026

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4814 • June 17, 2026

A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4800 • June 16, 2026

Land of the Free Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4781 • June 15, 2026

Make More in America Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4719 • June 9, 2026

State Department Integrity and Transparency Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 163 • May 13, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 184 • Apr. 30, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 191 • Apr. 30, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 99 • Apr. 29, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 124 • Apr. 28, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Cuba unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4389 • Apr. 27, 2026

HELP Separated Children Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 114 • Apr. 22, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 138 • Apr. 15, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Israel.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 161 • Apr. 13, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 171 • Apr. 13, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 180 • Apr. 13, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 181 • Apr. 13, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4243 • Mar. 26, 2026

No Nuclear Weapons for Saudi Arabia Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 158 • Mar. 26, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sales to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 136 • Mar. 19, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed licensing of certain defense articles and services to Israel.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 137 • Mar. 19, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4095 • Mar. 12, 2026

Justice for Hind Rajab Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4049 • Mar. 11, 2026

Reclaim Trade Powers Act

This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4038 • Mar. 10, 2026

Small Business Liberation 2.0 Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3981 • Mar. 4, 2026

BRAVE Burma Act

Bringing Real Accountability Via Enforcement in Burma Act or the BRAVE Burma Act This bill extends and expands a law imposing sanctions on Burma. The bill also requires the Department of State to appoint a Special Envoy for Burma.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 104 • Mar. 4, 2026

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.

This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Iran unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1216 • Feb. 10, 2026

Taiwan Allies Fund Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 98 • Jan. 14, 2026

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3621 • Jan. 13, 2026

Protecting Taxpayers from Risky Investments in Venezuela Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3420 • Dec. 10, 2025

Commitment to Aid Workers Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3344 • Dec. 4, 2025

Prohibiting Unauthorized Military Action in Venezuela Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3326 • Dec. 3, 2025

Temporary Immigration Judge Integrity Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3146 • Nov. 6, 2025

Restoring Access for Detainees Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 90 • Nov. 6, 2025

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.

This joint resolution directs the President to terminate the use of U.S. Armed Forces for hostilities within or against Venezuela unless a declaration of war or authorization to use military force for such purpose has been enacted.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2224 • Oct. 30, 2025

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 83 • Oct. 8, 2025

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities that have not been authorized by Congress.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2965 • Oct. 1, 2025

No Argentina Bailout Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2846 • Sept. 17, 2025

HIV Medication Access Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2672 • Aug. 1, 2025

SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2611 • July 31, 2025

Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2350 • July 17, 2025

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2231 • July 9, 2025

GLOBE Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2212 • July 8, 2025

VISIBLE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2204 • June 28, 2025

Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2106 • June 18, 2025

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation (certain countries in which nationals experience conflict or other unsafe conditions) to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2087 • June 17, 2025

No War Against Iran Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2058 • June 12, 2025

El Salvador Accountability Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 53 • June 11, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Qatar of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to Qatar.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 54 • June 11, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 51 • May 15, 2025

A joint resolution for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 52 • May 15, 2025

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

This joint resolution prohibits a proposed foreign military sale of certain defense articles and services to the United Arab Emirates.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1292 • Apr. 3, 2025

Save Our Seafood Act

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish processors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap, including fish roe processors.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1297 • Apr. 3, 2025

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2025

This bill provides legal protections for a non-U.S. national (alien under federal law) who is detained or subject to immigration-related proceedings. The Department of Justice (DOJ), or the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a case involving an unaccompanied child, may appoint or provide counsel at the government's expense to non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 935 • Mar. 11, 2025

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 959 • Mar. 11, 2025

Tariff Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report to Congress on the impact of additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. (President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders on February 1, 2025, to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 898 • Mar. 6, 2025

UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 696 • Feb. 24, 2025

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 646 • Feb. 20, 2025

Born in the USA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 455 • Feb. 6, 2025

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025

Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 398 • Feb. 4, 2025

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 136 • Jan. 16, 2025

United States-Cuba Trade Act of 2025

This bill repeals the trade embargo on Cuba and other provisions restricting trade and travel to Cuba. Specifically, the bill (1) removes restrictions on certain transactions related to trademarks used in connection with a confiscated business or asset, (2) extends nondiscriminatory treatment (i.e., normal trade relations treatment) to Cuban products, and…

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5643 • Dec. 20, 2024

Countering Turkish Aggression Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5467 • Dec. 10, 2024

SANCTIONS in the West Bank Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5376 • Nov. 21, 2024

A bill to prohibit sales and the issuance of licenses for the export of certain defense articles to the United Arab Emirates, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5388 • Nov. 21, 2024

UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 118 • Nov. 21, 2024

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates of certain defense articles and services.

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 138 • July 12, 2024

Promoting a Resolution to the Tibet-China Dispute Act

This act addresses issues relating to Tibet, including by establishing a statutory definition of Tibet that includes areas in Chinese provinces outside the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR). For the purposes of a federal law concerning U.S.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4723 • July 11, 2024

Keep Families Together Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4591 • June 18, 2024

Save Our Seafood Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4425 • May 23, 2024

GPA Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1651 • May 7, 2024

Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

This bill addresses economic and political development in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia), including by supporting anti-corruption and trade initiatives.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4110 • Apr. 11, 2024

AGOA Renewal and Improvement Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024

FEND Off Fentanyl Act

Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4025 • Mar. 21, 2024

STOP TRANQ Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3705 • Jan. 31, 2024

Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3547 • Dec. 14, 2023

CONVENE Act of 2023

Connecting Oceania’s Nations with Vanguard Exercises and National Empowerment Act of 2023 or the CONVENE Act of 2023 This bill authorizes the Department of State to consult and engage with Micronesia, the Marshall Islands, or Palau to advise and provide assistance to a national security council or to identify a similar coordinating body for national…

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3000 • Nov. 17, 2023

Armenian Protection Act of 2023

This bill restricts providing U.S. foreign assistance to the government of Azerbaijan in FY2024 or FY2025. Current law prohibits providing certain foreign assistance to the government of Azerbaijan, but also authorizes the President to waive this prohibition for specified reasons, such as if the foreign assistance is necessary to support U.S.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3065 • Oct. 17, 2023

Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3040 • Oct. 16, 2023

True Reciprocity Act of 2023

This bill requires the Department of State to submit to Congress (1) a report comparing the manner in which the United States and China treat one another's diplomats and other officials, journalists, businesses, and nongovernmental associations; and (2) a strategy for addressing imbalances in such treatment.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3013 • Oct. 4, 2023

A bill to permanently authorize the exemption of aliens working as fish processors from the numerical limitation on H-2B nonimmigrant visas.

This bill establishes that the annual numerical cap on temporary nonagricultural worker (H-2B) visas does not apply to fish roe processors, fish processors, technicians, or processing supervisors. Under current law, up to 66,000 H-2B visas may be issued in a year, with additional visas available to certain classes of workers who are exempt from this cap.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2995 • Sept. 28, 2023

Taiwan International Solidarity Act

This bill requires the Department of State to annually report to Congress on efforts by China to undermine Taiwan's participation in international organizations or Taiwan's relationships with other countries.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2725 • Sept. 5, 2023

A bill to authorize the establishment of the US-ASEAN Center to support United States economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia.

This bill authorizes the Department of State to enter into a public-private partnership to establish a U.S.-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) center in the United States to support U.S. economic and cultural engagement with Southeast Asia.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1457 • July 25, 2023

Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the United States to enter into a tax agreement with Taiwan. Specifically, the President may, through the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), negotiate and enter into a tax agreement with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO).

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1727 • June 13, 2023

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain lawful permanent residence (sometimes referred to as a green card ).

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 308 • June 13, 2023

Ending China's Developing Nation Status Act

This bill requires the Department of State to take actions to stop China from being classified as a developing nation by international organizations. (Generally, international organizations provide developing nations certain rights and beneficial treatment.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1887 • June 8, 2023

GRATEFUL Act

Granting Recognition to Accomplished Talented Employees For Unwavering Loyalty Act or the GRATEFUL Act This bill makes additional visas available under a program that provides special immigrant visas to eligible foreign nationals who were employed by the U.S. government abroad.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1916 • June 8, 2023

Combating International Islamophobia Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1465 • May 4, 2023

Baltic Security Initiative Act

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to carry out an initiative to deepen security cooperation with Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The goals of this initiative include (1) achieving U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1220 • Apr. 19, 2023

U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act

This bill requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. (The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional political and economic policy organization with 18 member nations.) The Special Envoy may not concurrently serve as a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1007 • Mar. 28, 2023

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI+ people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 767 • Mar. 9, 2023

MINDS Act

Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act This bill authorizes and requires certain actions by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities across U.S. development and foreign assistance programs.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 584 • Mar. 1, 2023

North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2023

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 various activities to promote human rights in North Korea. These activities include (1) providing grants to nonprofit organizations to promote human rights, democracy, rule of law, and the development of a market economy in North Korea; (2) increasing the availability of sources of information inside North Korea that…

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 342 • Feb. 9, 2023

Access to Counsel Act of 2023

This bill provides various protections for covered individuals subject to secondary or deferred inspections when seeking admission into the United States. Covered individuals include U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) in possession of a visa, returning asylees, and refugees.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1294 • Jan. 5, 2023

Protecting American Intellectual Property Act of 2022

This bill imposes sanctions on certain foreign individuals and entities involved in the theft of trade secrets belonging to a U.S. individual or entity. The President shall periodically report a list of foreign individuals and entities that have knowingly engaged in, benefited from, or assisted in the significant theft of U.S.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 5239 • Dec. 12, 2022

NETWORKS Act

Neutralizing Emerging Threats from Wireless OEMs Receiving direction from Kleptocracies and Surveillance states Act or the NETWORKS Act This bill requires the President to block and prohibit significant transactions and interests in property of a foreign individual or entity that (1) produces fifth- or future-generation telecommunications technology; and…

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 5154 • Nov. 30, 2022

Strengthening the AfCFTA Act of 2022

Strengthening the African Continental Free Trade Area Act of 2022 or the Strengthening the AfCFTA Act of 2022 This bill requires the President to direct the U.S. Trade Representative to develop a 10-year federal strategy to promote the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Additionally, the U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4649 • July 27, 2022

Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3052 • July 21, 2022

Cambodia Democracy and Human Rights Act of 2022

This bill directs the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons (i.e., entities and individuals) responsible for acts to undermine democracy in Cambodia, including acts that constitute serious human rights violations and acts to support the establishment of facilities in Cambodia that could be used by China's military.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2129 • June 21, 2022

Otto Warmbier Countering North Korean Censorship and Surveillance Act of 2021

This bill authorizes sanctions related to censorship in North Korea and addresses related issues. The President may impose property-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities responsible for implementing or facilitating North Korea's censorship laws and surveillance.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 3721 • Mar. 1, 2022

RELIEF Act

Resolving Extended Limbo for Immigrant Employees and Families Act or the RELIEF Act This bill revises provisions related to family- and employment-based visas.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1201 • Dec. 15, 2021

United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021

This bill sets out priorities for climate action, clean energy, energy diplomacy, reduced deforestation, and related U.S. foreign policy. The Department of State must incorporate climate action and climate diplomacy across all bureaus and U.S. missions abroad. In addition, the bill directs increased U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3201 • Nov. 4, 2021

United States-Taiwan Public Health Protection Act

This bill requires the Department of State to establish an Infectious Disease Monitoring Center within the American Institute in Taipei, Taiwan. (The U.S.-Taiwan relationship is unofficial, and the American Institute in Taiwan office in Taipei performs many of the same functions as an embassy.)

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2956 • Oct. 7, 2021

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2937 • Oct. 5, 2021

BURMA Act of 2021

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 10 • Aug. 4, 2021

A joint resolution to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 65 • July 16, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2000 • June 24, 2021

U.S.-Greece Defense and Interparliamentary Partnership Act of 2021

This bill authorizes programs to provide defense-related assistance to Greece and addresses related issues. The bill authorizes providing to Greece from FY2022-FY2026 (1) assistance through the European Recapitalization Incentive Program to help Greece meet its defense needs and transition away from Russian-produced military equipment; and (2) International…

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2003 • June 10, 2021

Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1996 • June 9, 2021

Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021

or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1891 • May 27, 2021

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1591 • May 12, 2021

TRAP Act of 2021

Transnational Repression Accountability and Prevention Act of 2021 or the TRAP Act of 2021 This bill establishes requirements related to U.S. cooperation with International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) communications. No U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 747 • May 12, 2021

Citizenship for Essential Workers Act

This bill establishes a mechanism for eligible aliens who worked as essential workers during the declared COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency to apply for and obtain permanent resident status. The bill also narrows certain grounds for deportability and inadmissibility.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1169 • May 10, 2021

Strategic Competition Act of 2021

This bill addresses various foreign relations issues, with a focus on China. Among other things, the bill requires the U.S. Agency for Global Media to take certain actions to support independent journalism and combat censorship in countries where the Chinese Communist Party or other entities are promoting disinformation; requires the Department of State to…

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1451 • Apr. 29, 2021

Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the President to provide assistance to implement a comprehensive five-year strategy to contribute toward the global goal of ending preventable child and maternal deaths by 2030.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1478 • Apr. 29, 2021

World Press Freedom Protection and Reciprocity Act

This bill establishes requirements related to the protection and support of journalists and media personnel abroad. Specifically, the President must establish a plan to (1) negotiate access for U.S. news and media organizations and their employees globally, and (2) work to enhance reciprocity for news and media organizations operating in the United States.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1481 • Apr. 29, 2021

Pakistan-Afghanistan Economic Development Act

This bill allows for duty-free treatment for certain goods from designated Reconstruction Opportunity Zones (ROZs) in Afghanistan and the border regions of Pakistan. Specifically, the bill allows the President to designate ROZs within Afghanistan or parts of Pakistan, provided certain eligibility criteria are met.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1375 • Apr. 27, 2021

Families Belong Together Act

This bill provides various immigration benefits for eligible alien parents (or legal guardians) and minor children who were separated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) between January 20, 2017, and January 20, 2021.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1335 • Apr. 22, 2021

A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons, and for other purposes.

This bill generally addresses the adverse effects of climate change with a particular focus on immigration. Specifically, the bill establishes an immigration pathway to admit climate-displaced persons into the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1215 • Apr. 19, 2021

True Reciprocity Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of State to report to Congress on how China's government creates barriers to the work of U.S. diplomats, officials, journalists, businesses, and nongovernmental organizations in China. The report shall include assessments of (1) the impact of Chinese government sanctions on U.S.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1138 • Apr. 15, 2021

Ending China's Exit Ban for American Citizens Act of 2021

This bill bars an official of China's government from obtaining a visa to enter the United States if the official was involved in prohibiting a U.S. citizen from leaving China in an attempt to achieve certain goals, such as convincing a relative of the U.S. citizen to submit to Chinese government custody for prosecution.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 846 • Mar. 18, 2021

Protect DREAMer Confidentiality Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to prevent disclosing information from applications to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), except to implement the program.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 860 • Mar. 18, 2021

Safeguarding Internet Freedom in Hong Kong Act of 2021

This bill authorizes and establishes programs to promote internet freedom in Hong Kong and contains other related provisions. The Department of State may establish an interagency working group to develop a strategy to bolster internet resiliency and access in Hong Kong.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 765 • Mar. 16, 2021

Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to carry out activities under the Safe from the Start program to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies around the world. (The Safe from the Start program addresses childhood exposure to violence.)

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 681 • Mar. 10, 2021

COVID–19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act

COVID-19 in Immigration Detention Data Transparency Act This bill requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to collect and report various information about detained individuals, including data on COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 634 • Mar. 9, 2021

Girls LEAD Act

Girls' Leadership, Engagement, Agency, and Development Act of 2021 or the Girls LEAD Act This bill directs the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to jointly report to Congress a strategy to strengthen the participation of adolescents, particularly girls, in democracy, human rights, and governance.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 602 • Mar. 4, 2021

Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act of 2021

This bill establishes specified measures to combat forced organ harvesting and the international trafficking in persons for the purpose of removing their organs.

AFF

Supported

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 424 • Feb. 24, 2021

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 434 • Feb. 24, 2021

Iran Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill outlines U.S. policy with respect to Iran and the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal. Specifically, the bill states that the United States and Iran should promptly return to full compliance with their commitments under the JCPOA.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 382 • Feb. 23, 2021

PROKID Act

Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act or PROKID Act This bill establishes the Office of the Ombudsperson for Immigrant Children in Government Custody within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The office shall ensure that if government detention of an immigrant child is necessary, that child is held in the least restrictive setting.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 388 • Feb. 23, 2021

Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021

This bill temporarily imposes sanctions and other penalties on Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez and the government of Honduras for systemic corruption and human rights violations, with particular focus on the Honduran police and military.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 348 • Feb. 22, 2021

U.S. Citizenship Act

This bill establishes a path to citizenship for certain undocumented individuals. The bill also replaces the term alien with noncitizen in the immigration statutes and addresses other related issues. Specifically, the bill establishes a new status of lawful prospective immigrant .

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 306 • Feb. 8, 2021

SECURE Act

Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency Act or the SECURE Act This bill allows qualified nationals of a country that has or had a temporary protected status designation to obtain permanent resident status.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 204 • Feb. 3, 2021

Global Press Freedom Act

This bill establishes the Office of Press Freedom to advance the protection and well-being of members of the press abroad and to engage with foreign governments and global press freedom organizations concerning freedom of the press and of expression.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 142 • Jan. 28, 2021

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.

AFF

Opposed

Chris Van Hollen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

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