Senator Chris Van Hollen

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Hospitals and other health facilities have critical needs—testing supplies, protective equipment, and more. We must ensure that emergency funds benefit ALL providers and areas hit hardest by COVID-19. Maryland is a hotspot, we urge @SecAzar take this into account going forward. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Just finished up answering questions from Marylanders with @DrJoshS. In case you weren’t able to join, wanted to provide a few updates on the main issues we covered. We still have much work to get done next in the next relief package. https://t.co/M3D1IatHq2 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Starting soon: My Telephone Townhall with @DrJoshS. We want to hear from you and help answer any questions Marylanders may have about the health and economic response to the pandemic. To join us, tune in live and submit questions here: https://t.co/BzpqwDjhki — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Millions of Americans in desperate financial straits will have to wait longer to get their individual payment checks because Donald Trump wants to add his name to them. No other American President has done this. His COVID-19 strategy: Trump First. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Tomorrow at 2:10pm ET, I’ll be hosting another Telephone Townhall with updates about the federal response to COVID-19 and what needs to get done. I’ll be joined by @DrJoshS, a national public health expert from Johns Hopkins. Listen or submit questions → https://t.co/KU1jG5xepk https://t.co/BobfKM4oqC — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

How does a stable genius deal with a global pandemic? First threaten to fire Dr. Fauci, the nation's top public health expert. And then cut off funds for the World Health Organization. Why didn’t someone else think of that? — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

RT @JoshNBCNews: .@ChrisVanHollen will be reading the book "House Mouse, Senate Mouse" to kids tonight at 7:30 during a live virtual bedtim… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Ross said the pandemic would be good for American jobs and Kushner said the federal stockpile isn’t intended to help states. This is who Trump chooses to be on his recovery council? No public health experts, real economists, workers, or small business leaders. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Even while apart, we find ways to come together. That's especially important for our children who are out of school for so long. Generation Hope came up with a virtual story hour every Tuesday, 7:30PM ET. I’ll be the guest reader tomorrow. Tune in live: https://t.co/4CDnIiU2Si. https://t.co/Lt390eX2sS — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

It's ridiculous the number of hoops that small businesses must jump through to receive an Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Congress should act to address this if the Administration won’t. https://t.co/Tzzcyv46Ip — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Important step forward—the state heeded our calls to release COVID-19 data by zip code. Now that we’ve confirmed the virus is having a disproportionate impact on people of color, we need to implement a public health strategy to provide additional support to minority communities. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Yesterday, we offered an amendment to help small businesses, healthcare workers, and state and local governments. It also provided the District of Columbia with the funds they were robbed of in the last bill. McConnell blocked it. We will keep at it until we succeed! https://t.co/wNOfg0tIE2 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Private student loan borrowers need the same relief that federal borrowers got in the CARES Act. That's why we called on private student loan companies to immediately put a hold on debt collections against struggling students during this crisis. https://t.co/v0xD1SKO9K — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

RT @igorbobic: Van Hollen: "Yes, we need more money for this program. But for goodness sakes let's take the opportunity to make some bipart… — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Less than two weeks ago, the Senate passed an emergency relief package by 96-0. But today, McConnell decided to play partisan games and tried to ram through a bill that doesn’t fix key problems. I proposed an alternative that addressed key issues, but McConnell blocked it. https://t.co/Wx7rlZ04lJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The GOP is pulling a political stunt and won't come to the table to improve the Paycheck Protection Program so money gets out to the door to small businesses. They need it and so do healthcare providers and local governments. Speaking about this shortly. https://t.co/rpNBFZzLlC — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The DMV area is on track to become the next COVID-19 hotspot. Yet, the Trump Administration has so far failed to allocate enough testing, protective equipment, and medical supplies for the region—leaving large shortfalls. We’re asking FEMA to prioritize this immediately. https://t.co/bP0ygPJW8Y — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

We need more funds for the new program to support struggling small businesses and nonprofits, but many are having trouble accessing that help. As we increase funding, we must eliminate barriers so all can benefit and also boost help for health workers and other key priorities. https://t.co/hf9G54vRCz — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

At the White House briefing, Trump needs to correct the record—not give more mixed messages. Bullying @WHO is the last thing he should be doing in the midst of a global pandemic. We cannot politicize the coronavirus away. We need to work together to save lives. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Had a good phone call with MD’s superintendents. We discussed the urgent need to close the digital divide to ensure every student can benefit from distance learning now and after the pandemic. CARES provides money that can be used for this but fighting for more in the next round. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The CDC must immediately release data so we can determine whether COVID-19 is having disproportionate impacts on communities of color or other demographic groups. We need full transparency to effectively attack and defeat the coronavirus. https://t.co/rnt3l9VDPj — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

The SBA Paycheck Protection Program has been open for less than a week and is facing many bottlenecks. We do need more funding for this program but FIRST, we must fix certain flawed bill provisions, Treasury rules, and eliminate barriers to entry erected by some lenders. https://t.co/v00jhH1Et9 — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Trump just can't stop playing politics even when lives are at stake. We need an independent watchdog to force accountability on this Administration for the $2 trillion emergency relief package. American families and businesses are counting on it. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

Modly should be fired and @DoD_IG needs to immediately investigate the Administration’s disturbing decision to relieve Capt. Crozier. Navy leadership can't put politics over the safety of sailors or have Modly's all-out focus on avoiding getting “crossways with the President." https://t.co/hqHmOH4B6P — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

As we suspend many of our normal daily activities, WE MUST NOT SUSPEND OUR DEMOCRACY. Yet the Republican Party is seeking to block efforts to make it easier to vote safely—like the option of voting by mail. Elections should be about addition, not subtraction! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

As Maryland schools remain closed through April 24th and transition to online learning, we must ensure that ALL students have access to the internet and a computer. I urge Maryland and our school systems to use the funds we fought for in Phase 3 to close the homework gap. https://t.co/h6rAuvrgCj — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

In 24 hours Trump has exploited the cover of crisis to fire the intelligence IG for doing his job and nominated a White House partisan to oversee the emergency response fund. More revenge and cronyism at a time we desperately need at least a shred of competence and integrity. — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

States need more medical supplies and testing NOW. In Maryland, medical professionals are reusing protective equipment as they run low on masks and testing is limited. We need @FEMA to fulfill @MDMEMA's request and Trump has to push full bore on the Defense Production Act. https://t.co/duCRIxo8nJ — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

GOP negotiators intentionally shorted DC $700M in the CARES Act—absolutely shameful. We’re calling on Congress to reverse that injustice. As we fight for resources for Maryland—and statehood for DC—we must also help our neighbors in the District. We are all in this together! — PolitiTweet.org

Senator Chris Van Hollen @ChrisVanHollen

7000 Peace Corps Volunteers were recalled from overseas then left in the cold here at home. That is simply wrong. FEMA should enlist their help to fight the pandemic, but at least, after serving our country, they should be eligible for the unemployment benefits in the CARES Act. — PolitiTweet.org