Congressman Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) joined House Democrats in bringing the “100 Hours Agenda” to a successful conclusion – fulfilling Democrats’ promise to pass legislation reflecting the values and priorities of the American people within the first 100 legislative hours of the 110th Congress.
“The American people sent a resounding message that they wanted a new direction for this country, and that’s exactly what we aim to do,” said Congressman Van Hollen. “The completion of the ‘100 Hours Agenda’ shows that we will keep our promises.”
Each of the “100 Hours Agenda” items passed the House with broad bipartisan support. The House has passed the following items since the start of the 110th Congress:
- Ethics Reform, 1/4/07
- Restoring Fiscal Responsibility, 1/5/07
100 Hours Legislation
- Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations, 1/9/07
- Increasing the Minimum Wage, 1/10/07
- Expanding Stem Cell Research, 1/11/07
- Requiring Negotiation for Lower Prescription Drug Costs, 1/12/07
- Cutting Interest Rates on Student Loans, 1/17/07
- Ending Subsidies for Big Oil and Investing in Renewable Energy, 1/18/07