Senator Chris Van Hollen

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

.@OmarJimenez, a reporter live on camera, was arrested. The officers who killed #GeorgeFloyd on camera have not been. This is systemic racism and it’s entirely unacceptable. https://t.co/HtlFKCnivY — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

It was downright shameful when Trump went out of his way to prevent our National Guard members from receiving the benefits they’re owed. Under pressure, he’s reversed course but this extension should go until the end of the crisis. Introduced a bill with @SenDuckworth to do that. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

On this day, as we mourn the loss of over 100,000 Americans who have died from COVID-19, Trump needs to do America a favor—focus less on Twitter’s use of free speech to fact check his lies and more on implementing a national testing strategy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

As Marylanders face economic hardship, the last thing they need is technical problems and short staffing that prevent them from receiving unemployment benefits. I’ve been in touch with the state and am urging them to fix these ongoing problems without further delay. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

George Floyd should be alive today. Yesterday we witnessed his horrific killing on video. In order to meet the promise of “Equal Justice Under Law,” we must overhaul significant parts of our criminal justice infrastructure to dismantle systemic racism. #JusticeForGeorgeFloyd — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Trump has big bucks behind his suppression efforts. The dark money group that runs ads to stack the courts with right-wing judges is now working to block voting rights—funded by the Koch & DeVos families, of course. It’s the case of Billionaires v. Working People. #CapturedCourts — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Does he not realize how absurd it is to use Twitter to say Twitter is “stifling” his free speech rights? But his threat, “as President,” to deny Twitter the right to call out his lies is downright scary. Putin is surely smiling. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

While we can’t gather this #MemorialDay, we must unite to salute the soldiers who gave what Lincoln called "the last full measure of devotion" for our country. I encourage Marylanders to attend virtual events and listen to the 24 haunting notes of Taps. https://t.co/34GDFVvTes — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

This is a victory for voting rights after the despicable GOP effort to impose a modern day “poll tax.” As we protect our health, we must also protect the health of our democracy by defeating Trump’s ongoing efforts to erect barriers to the ballot box. https://t.co/eS8cuUshIo — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

As we continue to face economic volatility, the need to protect Main Street investors is even more important. Glad the Senate passed our bill to require ALL companies listed on U.S. exchanges, including those based in China, to follow the same transparency rules. https://t.co/DKg5LCG3Aq — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

RT @SenToomey: The CCP wants to end #HongKong's autonomy and crush the basic rights and freedoms of Hong Kongers. A new, bipartisan bill fr… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

MD’s COVID-19 data on race, ethnicity, and zip codes paints a clear picture of the hardest-hit communities. Joined with @RepAnthonyBrown and the MD Delegation to urge the state to implement a bold plan to address underlying inequities and direct more resources to key partners. https://t.co/YsH0k0BkYx — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Good news: The state agreed to expand grocery delivery services for SNAP recipients and now USDA has approved the plan. Families need this flexibility to safely put food on the table. Working to get additional, essential, food assistance in the next relief package. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

We must stand with the people of Hong Kong who have been bravely protesting for their political freedoms in the face of Beijing’s brutal crackdown. Just introduced a bipartisan bill with @SenToomey to penalize those complicit of stripping Hong Kong of its autonomy. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Trump talks a big game about supporting our military but when it comes down to it, actions speak louder than words. Blocking our National Guard on the front lines from getting the benefits they’re owed is wrong. Just introduced legislation with @SenDuckworth to change that. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Very reckless decision. In the middle of a pandemic, the last thing we need is more instability. This move puts our European allies in harm’s way, hands Putin another win, and tears down yet another arms control treaty that benefits U.S. national security. https://t.co/am4fr1Ml0G — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

In the midst of COVID-19, the Trump EPA decided to undo health protections that safeguard Americans from mercury poisoning. This was on the wish list from Bob Murray and Murray Energy, a big Trump contributor. Murray got what he paid for. Kids get more mercury poisoning. https://t.co/gYcmu9QQiC — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Sec. Mnuchin should immediately remove the burdensome conditions he unilaterally imposed on struggling small businesses seeking relief through the Paycheck Protection Program. We should make it easier, not harder, to access this assistance. https://t.co/qp6RTBqgBN — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The Federal Reserve shouldn’t be bailing out big corporations and their millionaire executives by purchasing junk bonds. That does absolutely nothing to help folks on Main Street. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Teamed up with @ChrisMurphyCT and @SenJeffMerkley to introduce the Rebuilding Main Street Act to help small businesses, nonprofits, and workers desperately in need of relief. With the passage of the Heroes Act, there’s even more to discuss. Tune in live: https://t.co/mFz35pICIv — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Glad Trump is now in support of the key $$ we provided for @WMATA and other transit agencies to weather the storm. This funding was not part of the original GOP CARES plan. Fortunately, Senate Democrats insisted. Now let’s pass the Heroes Act! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

BEWARE: Following advice from Donald Trump is dangerous to your health. This is the same quack who suggested injecting disinfectants. If you care about your health, listen to Dr. Fauci and the pubic health experts who care about evidence and facts. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

66 years after this iconic image of Mrs. Nettie Hunt explaining the Brown v. Board decision to her daughter Nikie, we still have much urgent work ahead to ensure EVERY child gets a quality education—including the Keep Our PACT Act and closing the Homework Gap. Let’s get it done. https://t.co/GcaZLhw9v7 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Senate Republicans will be complicit in the cover-up, but the House needs to immediately call this fired State Department IG to testify under oath to find out what he was investigating and what Pompeo is trying to bury. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The House passed the Heroes Act, including: Hazard pay and extra safety measures for frontline workers Extended, enhanced UI Aid to states and localities Fixes to PPP Food assistance Increased testing, tracing, and treatment McConnell needs to bring it up in Senate now. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Testing is critical to our ability to reopen safely. But here's an alternative view. Trump: "When you test, you have a case. If we didn’t do any testing, we would have very few cases." Stop testing and the virus will disappear. Why didn’t the experts think of that? — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The Rebuilding Main Street Act expands the Work Sharing program and supports employers who avoid layoffs by instead reducing the hours of their employees, and allows workers to receive unemployment benefits to compensate for the lost wages. https://t.co/rKFtwDdooS — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

We should create a new flexible program that helps all hard-hit employers as they seek to reopen safely. Teamed up with @ChrisMurphyCT and @SenJeffMerkley to introduce the Rebuilding Main Street Act, which supports employers and employees alike. https://t.co/64GbICnTpD — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

This 4th Circuit decision means Trump may finally be held accountable for taking foreign gifts to profit himself while in the White House. The Framers wanted to ensure a president would serve the public interest free of foreign corruption and interference. https://t.co/Ciew0bXEqM — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The pandemic has intensified the need for mental health services. Reach out to those who are isolated. Destigmatize the conversation about mental health. And let’s pass the provisions in the House's HEROES Act to #FundMentalHealth. — PolitiTweet.org