Chris Van Hollen
US Senator from Maryland

Chris Van Hollen is a Democratic US Senator from Maryland, serving since 2017. He began his political career in the Maryland state legislature before serving in the US House of Representatives from 2003 to 2017. Known for his work on education, environmental issues, and foreign policy, Van Hollen currently serves on several Senate committees, including Appropriations, Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, Foreign Relations, and the Budget Committee.