About the DCCC

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official campaign arm of the Democrats in the House. The DCCC is the only political committee in the country whose principal mission is to support Democratic House candidates every step of the way.

Supporting the DCCC is the single most effective step you can take to continue leading our country in a new direction. By securing and strengthening our Democratic majority in 2010 through protecting our Democratic members and electing new Democrats to Congress we can keep moving America forward.

Rep. Chris Van Hollen, DCCC Chair

In December 2008, Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that Representative Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) will serve in an expanded role as Chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) and Assistant to the Speaker for the 2009-2010 election cycle. This marks Chairman Van Hollen's second term leading the DCCC.

 In 2008, Chairman Van Hollen successfully guided House Democrats to expanding their Congressional Majority just two years after winning it. Under his leadership, Democrats gained 24 seats in the House in 2008. This marked the first time in history that a party won back-to-back wave elections.

 First elected to Congress in a high-profile election in 2002, Chairman Van Hollen is a strong believer in grassroots campaigning. In his 2002 campaign, he built a strong local grassroots network and became one of only two Democratic challengers to unseat a Republican incumbent.  He quickly earned a reputation as a giant-slayer in Washington.

Speaker Pelosi has described him as "a first-rate thinker and political strategist who knows the policy, politics, and people that are essential to House Leadership." The Washington Post described him as "an astute lawmaker" who has "distinguished himself as a shrewd legislative player in Congress." The Baltimore Sun and Roll Call newspapers have called him a "rising star" in Congress and the Democratic Party. 

In addition to leading the DCCC and serving as Assistant to the Speaker, Chairman Van Hollen serves on the powerful House Ways and Means Committee as well as the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. He is a strong advocate for investing in green energy, strengthening education, and restoring accountability and transparency in the legislative process. He is the Vice Chairman of the bipartisan Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus, Co-Chairman of the Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force, and Vice Chairman of the Democratic Task Force on Budget and Tax Policy.

Chairman Van Hollen has received numerous awards for his leadership. He was honored as "Outstanding New Member of the Year" from the Committee for Education Funding (CEF). He also received the "Outstanding Leadership Award" from the American Lung Association, for efforts to strengthen the Clean Air Act and discourage youth smoking.

Chairman Van Hollen represents Maryland's 8^th District, which includes the Washington DC suburbs of Bethesda, Potomac, and Rockville. He lives in Kensington, Maryland with his wife, Katherine, and their three children, Anna, Nicholas, and Alexander.

Read more about the DCCC Leadership >>

Get Involved

We are counting on you to help us. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and other groups from throughout the country who are committed to returning the House to the people. We are not an affiliate of the Democratic National Committee and do not receive regular funding from the DNC.

As you visit the Action Center, please realize how vitally important you are to maintaining and expanding the Democratic Majority. Before you leave, take just a moment to get involved by subscribing to our newsletter helping us spread the word about an issue you care about, making a financial contribution, or volunteering.

Please feel free to contact us to share ideas and to answer any questions or concerns you may have. Thank you for your support.

Help the Democratic Majority take America in a New Direction!