Supporting Veterans, Service Members & Their Families
America’s service members and veterans have demonstrated a selfless commitment to keeping our nation safe, secure, and free, and Senator Hassan is dedicated to ensuring that they have the support and services that they need and have earned.
As the daughter of a World War II veteran, Senator Hassan has worked throughout her time in public service to support our veterans, service members, and their families. During her time as Governor of New Hampshire, she supported efforts to improve veteran hiring, worked to combat veteran homelessness, and provided the New Hampshire State Veterans Home the funds necessary to serve additional veterans.
Senator Hassan believes that we must do more to improve the lives of veterans and service members in New Hampshire and across America. She is focused on addressing longstanding issues at the Department of Veterans Affairs and increasing accountability at the VA to ensure that veterans receive accessible, high-quality care – including behavioral health services and substance use disorder treatment. The Senator is also working on efforts to improve education and job training for veterans and service members and to promote veteran employment. And she is focused on building on efforts taken in New Hampshire to end veteran homelessness.
Senator Hassan will continue working with members of both parties to ensure that we honor our commitments to our veterans, service members, and their families.
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September 17, 2018
Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senators Shaheen and Hassan to Support State and Local Veterans Treatment Courts Signed into Law
WASHINGTON - A bipartisan bill cosponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan to support state and local veterans treatment courts was signed into law today by President Trump. The Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act requires that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialists to ensure that justice-involved veterans have greater access to effective and tailored treatment.
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September 17, 2018
Shaheen, Hassan & Shea-Porter Announce $207K in Grants to Combat Veteran Homelessness
( Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) announced $207,175 in federal grants to provide rental assistance for homeless veterans in Manchester and Bedford from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). These grants include $78,704 to the Manchester Housing & Redevelopment Authority for Manchester and $128,471 to the New Hampshire Housing Finance Agency for Bedford, and will provide homeless veterans with vouchers to access affordable housing as well as housing support from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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September 14, 2018
Senator Hassan Participates in Groundbreaking Ceremony for Boulder Point Veterans Housing Project
PLYMOUTH - Senator Maggie Hassan today participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for Boulder Point Veterans Housing project, where she applauded Harbor Homes, Partnership for Successful Living, and everyone who is making the project possible for their efforts to provide affordable housing to veterans and their families in the region.
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September 12, 2018
Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Final Version of Bipartisan Funding Bill that Includes Critical New Hampshire Priorities
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today voted to approve the final version of a bipartisan appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2019 that provides funding for critical New Hampshire priorities, including combating the opioid crisis, Veterans Affairs, military construction, energy and water infrastructure, and more. After years of resorting to continuing resolutions, this is the first time in more than 10 years that the Senate has followed the regular appropriations process, sending more than one appropriations bill to the President’s desk before the end of the fiscal year.
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September 11, 2018
New Hampshire Delegation Announces More than $2.85 Million in Federal Grants to Address Veterans Homelessness, Support Veterans and their Families in Need of Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter and Annie Kuster today announced more than $2.85 million in federal Department of Veterans Affairs grants to address veterans homelessness and to support housing assistance for Granite State veterans and their families.
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August 23, 2018
Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Bipartisan FY19 Funding Bill to Bolster National Security, Combat the Opioid Crisis, and Invest in Critical New Hampshire Priorities
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today voted to approve a bipartisan appropriations bill for Fiscal Year 2019 that bolsters national security and provides funding for critical New Hampshire priorities, including combating the devastating opioid epidemic, strengthening workforce training, protecting women’s health care, and more. The bill is one of several expected appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2019, which begins on October 1. Senator Hassan voted for two other bipartisan appropriations bills earlier this summer.
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August 17, 2018
Duckworth & Hassan Ask VA Inspector General to Investigate Potential Legal & Ethics Violations by Trump VA Officials
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are requesting a formal investigation by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Office of the Inspector General (IG) into a report that several wealthy friends of Donald Trump have improperly influenced policy and personnel decisions at VA. Last week, a ProPublica investigation revealed how Trump’s friends, who are not government employees and have little relevant experience, have inappropriately dictated a number of VA actions and used the department to advance their own business and personal interests.
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August 16, 2018
Shaheen & Hassan Demand Trump Admin Uphold its Duty to Shield U.S. Troops from Predatory Lending & Financial Fraud
( In an effort to protect soldiers and their families from abusive financial practices, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are urging the Trump Administration not to abandon its duty to protect our servicemembers and their families under the Military Lending Act (MLA), along with every Democratic member of the U.S. Senate.
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August 09, 2018
New Hampshire Delegation Urges VA Secretary Wilkie to Take Swift Action to Implement New Hampshire VA Task Force Recommendations
WASHINGTON - Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter and Annie Kuster sent a letter to the newly confirmed Veterans Affairs Secretary, Robert Wilkie, urging him to take swift action to implement the recommendations of the VA New Hampshire Vision 2025 Task Force, which was convened to reexamine VA care in New Hampshire and make recommendations for a path forward. In the letter, the delegation also formally invited Secretary Wilkie to visit New Hampshire to meet with veterans and tour New Hampshire VA facilities.
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August 08, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement today in response to a report from ProPublica that a group of President Trump’s personal friends from Mar-a-Lago have been significantly influencing decisions about the health care of veterans at the Department of Veterans Affairs:
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August 01, 2018
Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Final National Defense Bill with Critical Priorities for New Hampshire
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan today voted to approve the final version of the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, which includes critical New Hampshire priorities championed by the Senator and makes important investments to improve national security.
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July 27, 2018
Senator Hassan Honors Korean War Veterans in Boscawen on Anniversary of Korean War Armistice
BOSCAWEN - Senator Maggie Hassan joined veterans and their families today in marking the 65th anniversary of the armistice of the Korean War at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery. The Senator expressed her profound gratitude for all of the Korean War veterans for their courageous sacrifice to defend American values overseas and spoke about the need to dispel the notion of the “Forgotten War.”
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July 27, 2018
U.S. House of Representatives Passes Companion Bill to Bipartisan Hassan-Rubio Legislation to Prioritize Veterans’ Employment and Education Programs at the VA
WASHINGTON - This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed companion legislation to the bipartisan bill Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced to prioritize veterans’ employment and education programs at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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July 23, 2018
Senator Hassan Votes to Confirm Robert Wilkie as Secretary of Veterans Affairs
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July 20, 2018
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WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, the Tampa Bay Times published an article this week on efforts to establish a “Green Alert System” to help locate missing veterans similar to how Amber Alert systems help the public locate missing children. The article spotlights efforts underway from Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Donald Bolduc of New Hampshire to set up a Green Alert system that spreads the word about a missing veteran or service member via social media.
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July 17, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen today announced a $2.5 million grant to expand and develop an additional 4.6 acres of the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, as well as conduct needed repairs. The VA’s Veterans Cemetery Grants Program awards grants to states and tribal partners with the goal of providing 95 percent of the veteran population with access to a burial option within 75 miles of their home.
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July 12, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement today after meeting with President Trump’s nominee to serve as Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA):
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July 02, 2018
Senator Hassan Visits VA Regional Office in Bedford to Discuss Importance of Supporting Veterans and their Families
BEDFORD, MA - Senator Maggie Hassan visited the VA Regional Office today, where she met with leadership of the VA New England Health Care System, visited with veterans, and highlighted the importance of ensuring that veterans in New Hampshire and across the country have the care and support that they need and have earned.
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June 25, 2018
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( U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statements after appropriations legislation, which included their amendment to the VA MISSION Act, passed the Senate. The bipartisan VA MISSION Act that was signed into law earlier this month included language that would authorize an Asset and Infrastructure Review for all VA facilities, which could result in the reduction or realignment of facilities for states if the review commission determines them necessary. Shaheen and Hassan’s legislation would prohibit the use of funds for the realignment of facilities in states like New Hampshire that do not have a full-service VA facility until the Secretary of Veterans Affairs certifies that changes would not result in the disruption or reduction of services for veterans in those states.
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June 25, 2018
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June 14, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement today on the VA New Hampshire Vision 2025 Task Force’s final report. The Task Force was formed last summer after whistleblowers raised allegations of poor conditions and quality of care at the Manchester VA Medical Center.
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June 11, 2018
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SHELBURNE - Senator Maggie Hassan was in the North Country this weekend, where she spoke at the New Hampshire Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) State Convention in Shelburne and met with Clare Mendelsohn, the new Forest Supervisor for the White Mountain National Forest, and visited Wildcat Mountain in Gorham.
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May 29, 2018
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April 26, 2018
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April 19, 2018
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March 29, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan announced this week that she is cosponsoring bipartisan legislation to support service members, veterans, and their families. The bipartisan Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act expands the VA caregiver program that helps those who care for wounded, ill, or injured veterans, opening the program to veterans of all eras and ensuring that resources are available to more of the family members and other loved ones who have taken on a caregiving role for veterans.
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March 28, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Today, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan to promote better care for veterans was signed into law by President Trump. The State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act would enable veterans who are living in their own homes to receive certain services at their residences through state veterans homes, while also cutting costs and increasing the standard of living for veterans who need specialized medical assistance.
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March 22, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) today introduced bipartisan legislation to establish comprehensive opioid recovery centers that provide coordinated and comprehensive care to Americans struggling with addiction.
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March 16, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored legislation this week to support veterans and their families, as well as to reduce veteran unemployment by helping improve access to child care services for veterans participating in workforce and job training programs offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Labor (DOL).
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March 07, 2018
Senator Hassan Statement on Announcement Regarding VA New England Healthcare System
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on VA Secretary David Shulkin’s announcement regarding VISN 1 – the VA New England Healthcare System. The Senator also responded to a new Inspector General report outlining oversight failures at the VA.
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February 16, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan to support state and local veterans treatment courts passed the U.S. Senate on Thursday. The Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialists in order to ensure that veterans have greater access to effective and tailored treatment. The veterans treatment court model removes veterans from the regular criminal justice process and helps to address symptoms that are unique to veterans, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and substance misuse.
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February 16, 2018
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WASHINGTON - The bipartisan Veterans Care Financial Protection Act, cosponsored by Senator Maggie Hassan, will be heading to the President’s desk for his signature after passing both the House of Representatives and Senate. The bill would help protect veterans who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assistance from financial scams.
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February 13, 2018
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Veterans from Predatory Home Lending
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored the bipartisan Protecting Veterans from Predatory Lending Act of 2018 to protect veterans from predatory home loan practices by requiring lenders to demonstrate a material benefit to consumers when refinancing their mortgage through the VA home loan program. The bill was first introduced by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
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January 26, 2018
Bipartisan Legislation Cosponsored by Senator Hassan to Bolster Veteran Peer Specialist Services Passes U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON - The Senate yesterday passed bipartisan legislation, cosponsored by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), to expand veterans’ access to peer counseling specialists to better combat the risks of suicide and treat associated mental health conditions. The Veteran Partners’ Efforts to Enhance Reintegration Act (Veteran PEER Act) was first introduced by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Roy Blunt (R-MO).
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January 04, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored the bipartisan Veterans Crisis Line Study Act of 2017, introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN), to help ensure that the Veterans Crisis Line is effectively serving veterans in distress. The bill requires the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to formally study and report on the effectiveness of the Veterans Crisis Line in preventing suicide and addressing mental health care.
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January 04, 2018
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WASHINGTON - Bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) that would improve health care access – including mental health treatment – for veterans who experience disabilities or those who live in rural areas passed the Senate on Wednesday. The Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2017 (VETS Act) expands telehealth services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), allowing veterans to use telehealth services from out-of-state providers and receive a wider range of VA health care services at home.
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January 02, 2018
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WASHINGTON - The bipartisan Jobs for our Heroes Act of 2017, which Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored, went to the President’s desk for his signature after passing both the House of Representatives and Senate unanimously. The legislation, introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), streamlines and eases the burden on the process whereby active-duty military, reservists, and veterans apply for their commercial driver’s license.
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December 15, 2017
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WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored the bipartisan Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act, a bill that would require the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to hire additional Veterans Justice Outreach (VJO) specialists in order to ensure veterans have greater access to effective and tailored treatment. The veterans treatment court model removes veterans from the regular criminal justice process and helps to address symptoms that are unique to veterans, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and substance misuse.
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December 01, 2017
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Opioid Safety in the VA Community Care Programs
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored a bipartisan bill, the Andrew White Veterans Community Care Opioid Safety Act, to strengthen opioid therapy safety and pain care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community care programs, including through the VA Choice program.
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November 21, 2017
Senator Hassan and Colleagues Press DoD and VA to Protect Veterans and Service Members at Bridgepoint Education’s Ashford University
WASHINGTON- Senator Maggie Hassan and a group of her colleagues today urged the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to take steps to protect service members using Tuition Assistance (TA) benefits and veterans using GI Bill benefits at Bridgepoint Education’s Ashford University in light of the company’s impending loss of VA Post-9/11 GI Bill approval. On November 9th, the VA notified Ashford that it is not in compliance with GI Bill eligibility requirements related to state approval and has 60 days to come into compliance or lose eligibility.
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November 13, 2017
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WASHINGTON - Last week, bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) to promote better care for veterans unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act would enable veterans who are living in their own homes to receive certain services at state veterans homes. The bill would also cut costs and increase the standard of living for veterans needing specialized medical assistance.
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November 09, 2017
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Cosponsor Reintroduction of Military and Veterans Education Protection Act
WASHINGTON-Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) helped reintroduce the Military and Veterans Education Protection Act, legislation that would close a loophole that allows for-profit schools to avoid having to secure at least 10 percent of their revenue from non-federal sources.
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November 08, 2017
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WASHINGTON - Ahead of Veterans Day, Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored the bipartisan Veterans Care Financial Protection Act, introduced by Senators Warren (D-MA) and Rubio (R-FL), to help protect veterans who receive Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) assistance from financial scams.
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November 07, 2017
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WASHINGTON - Ahead of Veterans Day, Senator Maggie Hassan today cosponsored the bipartisan Veterans E-Health & Telemedicine Support Act of 2017 (VETS Act), legislation that would improve health care access – including mental health treatment – for veterans who experience disabilities or those who live in rural areas by expanding telehealth services provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
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November 03, 2017
Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues Urging VA Secretary Shulkin to Uphold Protections Against For-Profit College Corruption Following Decision to Back Down From Blanket Ethics Waiver
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan joined her colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin urging him to uphold the VA’s responsibility to protect veterans from being taken advantage of by predatory for-profit colleges that have insider relationships with VA employees and regulators.
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November 01, 2017
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Support Survivors of Military Sexual Trauma
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan announced today that she cosponsored the bipartisan Servicemember and Veterans’ Empowerment and Support Act to ensure that the Department of Veterans Affairs provides appropriate benefits and care for survivors of military sexual assault trauma (MST).
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October 30, 2017
Senator Hassan, IAVA Executive Director Join Women Veterans to Highlight Need for Better Access to Quality Care for Women at VA Facilities
MANCHESTER - Senator Maggie Hassan joined Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) Executive Director Allison Jaslow and women veterans in Manchester today to highlight the need for better access to quality care and services for women at Veteran Affairs facilities across the country.
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October 24, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on Change in Leadership of Manchester VA Task Force
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary David Shulkin’s decision to change the leadership of the Manchester VA Task Force exploring how to provide full services to New Hampshire veterans. Following calls from New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation, Dr. Mike Mayo- Smith has been replaced as the Co-Chair of the Task Force by Dr. Jennifer Lee, the VA’s Deputy Under Secretary of Health for Policy and Services.
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September 27, 2017
NH Congressional Delegation Reiterates Call for Full-Service VA Hospital
WASHINGTON - In a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin, Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Representatives Carol Shea-Porter and Annie Kuster reiterated their call for a full-service VA hospital in New Hampshire and expressed concern that official guidance given to the VA New Hampshire VISION 2025 Task Force did not include direct reference to “full services.”
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September 22, 2017
Senator Hassan Presents Purple Heart to Korean War Veteran from Manchester
MANCHESTER - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan presented the Purple Heart and several other service medals to CPL Sylvio J. Chouinard of Manchester for his service in the Korean War.
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August 24, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on President Trump Signing Bipartisan Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act into Law
WASHINGTON -Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement after President Trump yesterday signed the bipartisan Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act into law. Earlier this year, Senator Hassan joined Senator Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and others in introducing the bipartisan bill to help reduce wait times and improve the process for New Hampshire and America’s veterans seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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August 09, 2017
Senate Approves Bipartisan Measures Senator Hassan Helped Introduce to Reform VA, Support Veterans
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Senate approved last week several bipartisan measures that Senator Maggie Hassan helped introduce to reform the Department of Veterans Affairs and to better support veterans as they transition to civilian life. The bipartisan Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 passed the Senate, while the Harry W. Colmery Veterans Education Assistance Act of 2017 and provisions of the Better Workforce for Veterans Act have passed both the House and Senate and are awaiting the President’s signature.
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August 04, 2017
Senator Hassan, VA Secretary Shulkin Discuss Need for Urgent Action to Prevent Future Failures of Care at Manchester VAMC
MANCHESTER - Senator Maggie Hassan joined VA Secretary David Shulkin, Governor Chris Sununu and New Hampshire’s Congressional delegation at the Manchester VA Medical Center to tour the facility and discuss the need for urgent action to prevent future failures of care for New Hampshire veterans.
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August 02, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on Veterans Choice Reauthorization
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement after the Senate passed a bill reauthorizing the Veterans Choice program:
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July 20, 2017
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Help Introduce Comprehensive G.I. Bill Reforms
WASHINGTON - Today, Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA) and Jon Tester (D-MT) in introducing broad, bipartisan legislation that seeks to improve veterans’ education benefits and enhance the post-9/11 G.I. Bill.
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July 19, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on Mechanical Pipe Failure at Manchester VA Medical Center
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on the mechanical pipe failure at the Manchester VA Medical Center early this morning:
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July 16, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on Reports About Manchester VA Medical Center
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on allegations of unacceptable practices and quality of care at the Manchester VA Medical Center:
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June 28, 2017
Senator Hassan Applauds Veterans’ Affairs Committee Passage of Bipartisan Measure to Modernize VA Appeals Process
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) applauded the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s passage of the Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act. The bipartisan legislation, which Senator Hassan helped introduce, seeks to overhaul the current process for veterans’ appeals at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and was led by Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT).
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June 12, 2017
Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Address Chronic VA Workforce Shortages
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing a bipartisan bill to address the crippling workforce shortages at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in order to improve health care delivery for America’s veterans.
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May 29, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement in Honor of Memorial Day
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement in honor of Memorial Day:
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May 19, 2017
Senator Hassan Participates in 99th Annual American Legion Department of NH Convention, Thanks Veterans for their Service and Sacrifice
LINCOLN - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan participated in the 99th Annual American Legion Department of NH Convention where she thanked veterans for their service and sacrifice, and discussed her commitment to ensuring that veterans and their families have the support they have earned.
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May 15, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on Peace Officers Memorial Day
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day:
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May 03, 2017
Shaheen, Hassan Join Bipartisan Letter Calling for Funding for State Veterans Homes
WASHINGTON - U.S Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues on a letter to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies urging them to support robust funding for State Veterans Homes that help provide long-term care to our nation's veterans. Federal funds provided by the State Veterans Home Construction Grant Program allow states to make critical facility upgrades or construct new facilities to serve aging veteran populations. For fiscal year 2017, only 10 of the 57 highest priority projects were funded, resulting in a backlog of facilities requiring upgrades or new construction.
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May 03, 2017
Senator Hassan Part of New Bipartisan Effort to Improve Broken Veterans Affairs Appeals Process
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senators Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Jon Tester (D-MT) in introducing the bipartisan Veterans Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017 to help reduce wait times and improve the process for veterans in New Hampshire and America seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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March 27, 2017
ICYMI: Senator Hassan Joins in Introducing Two Bills to Support Veterans
Senator Also Commends Harbor Homes, Community Leaders on Efforts to Effectively End Veteran Homelessness in the Greater Nashua Area
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March 24, 2017
Senator Hassan Commends Harbor Homes, Community Leaders for Efforts to Effectively End Veteran Homelessness in Nashua, Highlights Work Ahead to Support Veterans and their Families
NASHUA - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan participated in the celebration of the greater Nashua region's effort to effectively end veteran homelessness, where she commended Harbor Homes and community members for their efforts and emphasized that more work must be done to end veteran homelessness in New Hampshire and across the nation.
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March 23, 2017
Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Broken VA Appeals Process
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today joined a group of 17 Senators in introducing legislation to overhaul the Department of Veterans Affairs' broken appeals process. The process has not been updated since 1933, and more than 450,000 appeals are currently pending. Because of redundancies and inefficiencies in the current process, most veterans wait years for a decision on their appeals. By replacing the current process, the Department of Veterans Affairs Appeals Modernization Act would expedite appeals before the Board of Veterans Appeals and give veterans clear options after receiving an initial decision.
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February 28, 2017
Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Strengthen Education for America’s Troops and Veterans
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and other colleagues in introducing legislation to ensure that America's veterans have access to educational opportunities. The Educational Development (ED) for Troops and Veterans Act will provide education benefits to service members who often have to leave behind schools, jobs, and homes to serve their country.
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February 22, 2017
Senator Hassan Reaffirms Commitment to Veterans and their Families at White River Junction VA Medical Center
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan visited the White River Junction VA Medical Center where she heard from the Center's staff about the challenges they face and reaffirmed her commitment to ensuring that veterans and their families have access to the support that they need and deserve.
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February 13, 2017
Senator Hassan Statement on Dr. David Shulkin’s Nomination to Lead the Department of Veterans Affairs
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement on her support for Dr. David Shulkin for Secretary of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Dr. Shulkin previously served as the Department's Under Secretary for Health in the Obama Administration.
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February 07, 2017
Senator Hassan Meets with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Nominee David Shulkin
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement after meeting with Dr. David Shulkin, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs:
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January 26, 2017
Senator Hassan, Colleagues Demand Trump Exempt Entire VA from Hiring Freeze
WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan joined a group of 54 members of Congress to demand President Trump exempt the entire VA and all veterans seeking federal jobs from his executive order freezing federal hiring.
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January 13, 2017
Senator Hassan Visits Manchester VA Medical Center, Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting Veterans and Families
MANCHESTER - Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited the Manchester Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, where she discussed challenges and upcoming projects with staff, and highlighted her commitment to ensuring that veterans and their families receive the support and resources they need and deserve.
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