Senator Hassan’s Bill to Strengthen Security for Houses of Worship Passes Senate Committee

WASHINGTON – The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee passed U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan’s bipartisan legislation to help strengthen security at houses of worship. The bipartisan Pray Safe Act, which Senator Hassan introduced with Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), would establish a federal clearinghouse through which faith-based organizations and houses of worship could access information on safety and security best practices, available federal grant programs, and training opportunities.

Senator Hassan Statement on President Biden’s Announcement to Nominate Dr. Rahul Gupta as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement after President Joe Biden announced that he will nominate Dr. Rahul Gupta to be the next Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), which focuses on addressing substance misuse.

Grassley, Hassan Call on Biden to Appoint Qualified and Untainted Acting FHFA Inspector General

WASHINGTON – Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today sent a letter to President Biden urging the administration to promptly appoint a qualified individual as the Acting Inspector General to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) and quickly nominate a permanent successor for the Senate’s consideration. This comes after embattled FHFA Inspector General Laura Wertheimer resigned following years of investigation by Grassley and a call for Biden to remove her from office.

Senator Hassan’s Priorities Included in President Biden’s Executive Order to Boost U.S. Competitiveness and Lower Health Care Costs

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released a statement on President Joe Biden’s executive order to promote U.S. competiveness and lower the cost of health care for Granite Staters and all Americans:  

Senator Hassan Discusses Need for Additional Investments in Broadband Infrastructure in Bristol

BRISTOL – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited downtown Bristol today to discuss the need to invest in infrastructure projects across New Hampshire, particularly broadband, as she works with her colleagues on a bipartisan infrastructure package. The Senator heard from Bristol’s Town Administrator, Nicholas Coates, and other local leaders about the town’s efforts to expand broadband to its residents, which has been made possible in part through funding secured in the bipartisan CARES Act that Senator Hassan and her colleagues worked to pass into law last year. The Senator also heard about Bristol’s efforts to develop the Pemi Trail, which would help bolster downtown businesses and expand outdoor recreation opportunities for the community. The Senator began the walking tour at Shackett’s Brewing Company, and then headed to the new Pemi Trail, before concluding with a visit to Collaborative Anesthesia Partners.

Senator Hassan, Colleagues Urge Education Department to Expand Debt Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), chair of the HELP Committee, and 21 of their Senate colleagues are calling on Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to expand student debt relief in the Department’s upcoming higher education rulemaking.

Senator Hassan Leads Bipartisan Call to VA for Improvements to VA Home Guaranty Program, Pushes Administration to Help Veterans and Military Families Purchase Homes

WASHINGTON – After hearing concerns from New Hampshire veterans, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to help more veterans and military families purchase homes by providing additional flexibilities for the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Senator Jeanne Shaheen joins Senator Hassan on the bipartisan letter and Congressman Chris Pappas signed the House version of the letter.

President Signs into Law Senator Hassan’s Bipartisan Bill to Continue Providing Rewards for Whistleblowers Who Help Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden signed into law bipartisan legislation, which Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) helped introduce, to preserve a whistleblower program that provides rewards to individuals who help root out waste, fraud and abuse. The bipartisan CFTC Fund Management Act will ensure that the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) program that provides monetary rewards for whistleblowers can continue to operate - without spending any taxpayer dollars. The program had been in danger of being depleted due to its own success.

Senator Maggie Hassan Visits Key Appalachian Trail Conservation Area In New Hampshire

NEW HAMPSHIRE - Sen. Maggie Hassan joined representatives from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), Dartmouth Outing Club and U.S. Forest Service last week to tour the section of the world-famous Appalachian Trail (A.T.) near Etna. The Senator scheduled this visit to observe the maintenance work being performed to conserve a maintained wildlife opening along the A.T.

Senator Hassan Calls on the IRS to Address Delays in Delivery of Economic Impact Payments to Granite Staters

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) urged the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to address the delays in distributing the third Economic Impact Payments, so that Granite Staters can receive sorely needed COVID-19 relief funds.

NH’s Craft Distillers Discuss Impact of Tax Relief that Senator Hassan Secured

SALEM – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited Fabrizia Spirits in Salem today to meet with members of the New Hampshire Craft Spirits Organization to discuss how the tax relief she secured is helping them grow their businesses.

Senator Hassan Statement Celebrating the Fourth of July

NEW HAMPSHIRE - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement ahead of the Fourth of July. "On the Fourth of July, we celebrate the unmatched freedoms that define us as Americans, and we express our gratitude for all those who have sacrificed to preserve our way of life. As we reflect on the extraordinary achievements that have built our great country, I hope Granite Staters also take time to remember the role we play as citizens in our democracy, and to keep working to build an e… Continue Reading

Senators Hassan, Shaheen Announce $11.7 Million to New Hampshire to Support Students with Disabilities

WASHINGTON – Following U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan’s successful efforts to secure $3 billion in dedicated federal funding to support students with disabilities in the American Rescue Plan, Senators Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen announced today that New Hampshire will receive more than $11.7 million to help address the unique needs of students who experience disabilities in New Hampshire.

Senator Hassan Visits Lakes Region to Speak with Local Businesses Recovering from COVID-19 Pandemic

NEW HAMPSHIRE – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford and Twin Barns Brewery Co. in Meredith today to discuss their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and plans for the summer. During the visits, Senator Hassan heard from the businesses about the importance of the COVID-19 relief that Senator Hassan helped secure, and how this funding is helping them recover and keep their doors open safely.

NH Delegation Announces $300,000 Heading to NH to Address the Substance Use Disorder Epidemic

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced CARA Local Drug Crises Grants to help stem the substance use disorder epidemic in New Hampshire. The recipients include the Dover Coalition for Youth, which will receive $250,000, and the Raymond Coalition for Youth, which will receive $50,000.  

NH Delegation Announces $500,000 Over Five Years Heading to NH to Address the Substance Use Disorder Epidemic

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced CARA Local Drug Crises Grants to help stem the substance use disorder epidemic in New Hampshire. The recipients include the Dover Coalition for Youth and the Raymond Coalition for Youth, each of which will receive $250,000 over five years.  

SMALL BUSINESS COUNCIL OF AMERICA HONORS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS DURING 38TH ANNUAL CONGRESSIONAL AWARDS

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 29, 2021) – On June 23, 2021, the Small Business Council of America (SBCA) presented its 38^th Annual Congressional Awards.  The SBCA is a national non-partisan nonprofit organization which has represented the interests of more than 100,000 privately-held and family-owned organizations on federal tax, employee benefit and health care issues for more than forty years.

Shaheen, Hassan Join Letter Urging Blinken to Help Americans Living Abroad Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) in a letter calling on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts for the nine million Americans living abroad. 

Senator Hassan Recognizes Maurice Mailhot of Berlin as June’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Maurice Mailhot of Berlin as June’s Granite Stater of the Month for his work and dedication to redesign the Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin.

NH Delegation Announces $400K for Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester to Address Youth Trauma

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced today that the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) will receive $400,000 to help address adverse youth experiences associated with exposure to trauma.