Press Releases

December 02, 2021

Senator Hassan Joins NH Delegation in Welcoming Over $72M to NH to Support Water Infrastructure

U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement that New Hampshire will receive $72,644,000 to address drinking water and wastewater systems. This funding comes from the bipartisan infrastructure deal that Shaheen led bipartisan negotiations around and was signed into law last month. In addition to addressing wastewater and drinking water systems, this funding will be used to remediate PFAS and lead in Granite State water supplies.… Continue Reading

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December 02, 2021

RUBIO, HASSAN INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO PREVENT ORGAN TRANSPLANT DISCRIMINATION AGAINST PATIENTS WITH DISABILITIES

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the Charlotte Woodward Organ Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act (S.3301), which would ensure that providers cannot discriminate against patients in need of an organ transplant solely on the basis of a disability. Congresswoman Jamie Herrera-Beutler (R-WA) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this year (H.R. 1235).… Continue Reading

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December 02, 2021

Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Deceptive Tactics Used by Robocallers

U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored a bipartisan bill to crack down on robocallers who attempt to scam Granite Staters and Americans into sharing their personal or financial information. The legislation would double the penalties for illegal caller-ID "spoofing," a tactic scammers often use to disguise their true identity and masquerade as government officials or well-known businesses. "Robocalls, at best, are a nuisance, and at worst, can result in identity theft or falling victim to fra… Continue Reading

In The News

November 29, 2021

Senator Hassan Creates Federally-Funded Cybersecurity Coordinator Position in all 50 States

In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan created a federally funded cybersecurity coordinator position in all 50 states earlier this year in an effort to help federal, state, and local governments, as well as schools, hospitals, and other entities, coordinate and better protect their systems against cyberattacks.… Continue Reading

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November 05, 2021

New Hampshire Receiving 60K Rapid Covid-19 Tests Following Push From Senator Hassan

In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan successfully secured 60,000 additional rapid antigen COVID-19 tests to New Hampshire following her push to the Biden administration.… Continue Reading

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October 26, 2021

NH Delegation Hosts Press Conference with Granite State Health Care Providers Urging Executive Council to End Political Standoff and Approve Critical COVID Vaccine Funds

Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a virtual press conference with health care stakeholders to discuss the consequences of the New Hampshire Executive Council's decision to reject $27 million in federal vaccine funding.… Continue Reading

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