Sen. Chris Van Hollen

Primary S 5488

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Lead sponsor

A bill to establish a program to address sickle cell disease and other heritable hemoglobinopathies.

In committee Sep 23, 2026 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor S 5482

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to establish an Office of Prison Education, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5476

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons that have facilitated Israeli settlement construction in the E1 area of the West Bank.

In committee Sep 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5470

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to prohibit the use of corporal punishment in schools, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5468

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to divert Federal funding away from supporting the presence of police in schools and toward evidence-based and trauma informed services that address the needs of marginalized students and improve academic outcomes, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5467

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to expand the Magnet Schools Assistance Program.

In committee Sep 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 5460

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes.

In committee Sep 23, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 870

Passed · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and the immense contributions of Latinos to the United States.

Maddy summarySRES 870 is a congressional resolution that officially recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from September 15 to October 15, 2026. The bill highlights the demographic, economic, and military contributions of Latino Americans, noting their significant role in population growth, workforce participation, and national defense. It urges the public to observe the holiday with programs that celebrate the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationThe resolution recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrates the contributions of Latinos to the United States, which includes immigrants and their descendants, thus supporting the topic of immigration by promoting integration and recognition.80% confidence

Passed Sep 22, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor S 4395

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026

Maddy summaryThe Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026 extends the federal terrorism insurance program through 2034, ensuring continued government support for insurance companies facing large losses from terrorist attacks. The bill also updates the schedule for recouping federal funds, shifting the timeline for when insurers must repay taxpayer money to later dates ranging from 2029 to 2036. These changes directly affect insurance carriers and policyholders by maintaining the program's availability for a longer period and adjusting the financial obligations tied to it.

In committee Sep 22, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SRES 864

In committee · South Dakota Senate · Co-sponsor

A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as "National Estuaries Week".

Maddy summaryThis resolution expresses the U.S. Senate's support for designating the week of September 19 through September 26, 2026, as National Estuaries Week to raise public awareness about the importance of these coastal ecosystems. The bill highlights that estuaries support a significant portion of the nation's population, jobs, and economic output while providing critical services such as flood control, water filtration, and habitat for fish and wildlife. It acknowledges ongoing threats to these areas, including pollution, sea-level changes, and harmful algal blooms, which have led to the loss of wetlands and degraded water quality. The resolution also commends the efforts of federal, state, local, and tribal governments, as well as community organizations, in protecting and restoring estuary health.

EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentThe bill expresses support for "National Estuaries Week" to raise public awareness about the importance of coastal ecosystems and their critical services like flood control, water filtration, and habitat for fish and wildlife.90% confidence

In committee Sep 17, 2026 1 co-sponsor Track