Welcome Message

"Hi, I'm Chris Van Hollen, the Congressman from Maryland's Eighth Congressional District.  Welcome to my Congressional website.  This site is designed to provide you with information about our Congressional District and to keep you updated on the current issues in the United States House of Representatives.  You will also find helpful information and links to the many resources available from our federal and state governments.  I am honored to have the privilege to serve the people of Maryland.  I will continue to work hard to uphold the trust my constituents have placed in me.  I hope that you will find my website to be informative and educational, and that you will visit often.  And if you haven't done so already, I invite you to sign up to receive my electronic newsletter.  Thank you for visiting my website.  If I can ever be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to contact me."