Chris Van Hollen

Awards & Honours

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Van Hollen's achievements are rooted in political strategy and legislative influence. He was the first member of Congress to hold the title of Assistant to the Speaker, a role created specifically for him. He chaired both the DCCC and the DSCC, rare for a single politician, and helped engineer the 2008 Democratic wave. His service on the bipartisan Supercommittee demonstrated his reputation as a serious budget negotiator. He has been consistently ranked among the most powerful members of Congress by publications like The Hill.

AwardsVan Hollen has received several interest-group awards, including the Taxpayers' Friend award from the National Taxpayers Union and the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business. He has also been recognized by Maryland organizations for his work on education and environmental issues, though specific named awards are limited for a politician of his profile.

Honours & Distinctions

Assistant to the Speaker

U.S. House of Representatives·2006

First-ever holder of this leadership position, created by Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction

U.S. Congress·2011

Appointed by President Obama to the bipartisan Supercommittee.

Rankings & Lists

#Top 50

50 Most Influential Members of Congress

The Hill·2013

#Top 100

100 Most Powerful People in Washington

Washingtonian·2015