Press Releases

March 02, 2021

NH Delegation Announces Over $8.75 Million in Fish and Wildlife Funding Heading to NH

Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that New Hampshire will receive over $8.75 million to support wildlife and sport fish restoration, as well as vulnerable species conservation, through the US Fish and Wildlife Service. The funding will help state wildlife agencies pursue conservation projects and programs, including support for hunting and fishing education, fish and wildlife management, scientific research, habitat restoration and protection and more.… Continue Reading

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March 02, 2021

Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Address Veterans’ Burn Pits Exposure

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored the Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act, bipartisan legislation reintroduced by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) to formally recognize that certain veterans were exposed to burn pits during their service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other locations, which would make it easier for them to access U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care and benefits for illnesses and diseases related to exposure to burn pits.… Continue Reading

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March 02, 2021

Senators Hassan, Braun Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support New Businesses Amid the Pandemic

U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Braun (R-IN) introduced bipartisan legislation today to support entrepreneurship and help new businesses create jobs throughout the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.… Continue Reading

In The News

March 01, 2021

Sens. Hassan & Cassidy Fox News Op-Ed: Bipartisan breakthrough – working across the aisle on health care possible. Here's how

In case you missed it, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) wrote a piece for Fox News on their efforts to break through partisan gridlock to help end the outrageous practice of surprise medical billing. As members of the bipartisan group of Senators who worked together to negotiate and pass into law the COVID-19 relief and government funding legislation in December, Senators Hassan and Cassidy also successfully fought to include legislation in the final package to help end surprise medical billing.… Continue Reading

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February 19, 2021

Senator Hassan, Laconia Leaders Visit Downtown Businesses, Discuss Need for More COVID Relief to Help Small Businesses

LACONIA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited downtown Laconia businesses yesterday and was joined by Laconia Mayor Andrew Hosmer. Senator Hassan spoke to small businesses owners about the challenges that they have faced amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to secure additional relief to help small businesses stay afloat.… Continue Reading

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February 18, 2021

Hassan to chair Senate emerging threats subcommittee

Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) will chair the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee's subcommittee focused on national security threats and spending oversight, committee leaders announced Wednesday.… Continue Reading

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