Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in Demanding Meeting and Answers from DHS Chief

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan joined fellow Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee members McCaskill (D-MO), Carper (D-DE), Tester (D-MT), Heitkamp (D-ND), Peters (D-MI), and Harris (D-CA) to demand a meeting with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary John Kelly amid troubling reports that he and key members within DHS were not appropriately involved with the crafting and implementation of President Trump's latest executive order.

Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Introducing Measure to Reverse President Trump’s Un-American and Dangerous Executive Order on Immigration

WASHINGTON - Today, in response to President Trump's un-American and dangerous executive orderimposing a religious test on entry into the United States, Senator Maggie Hassan joined Senator Diane Feinstein (D-CA) and other colleagues in introducing a measure to reverse the executive order.

Senator Maggie Hassan’s Statement on President Trump’s Anti-American Immigration Ban

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on President Trump's anti-American immigration ban:

Senator Hassan Visits Dyn, Highlights Importance of Supporting Innovative Businesses

MANCHESTER - Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited the headquarters of Dyn, a cloud-based internet performance company, where she received an update on Dyn's pending acquisition by Oracle and highlighted her commitment to supporting Dyn and other innovative businesses in New Hampshire through her role on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Relief for Survivors of Human Trafficking

WASHINGTON - This week, Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored the Trafficking Survivors Relief Act, a bipartisan bill led by U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) which would help human trafficking victims by clearing any federal convictions for nonviolent crimes from criminal records. Earlier this month, Senator Hassan participated in the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations hearing on Backpage.com, where she condemned Backpage.com's knowing facilitation of online sex trafficking.

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.

Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Measures to Encourage Participation of Women and Girls in STEM, Promote Innovation, Expand Broadband Access

WASHINGTON - This week, as a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Senator Maggie Hassan voted to approve several measures that will help encourage innovation, strengthen the economy and enhance public safety in New Hampshire and across the nation.

Senator Maggie Hassan: Betsy DeVos’ Letter on IDEA “Reinforces That She is Unfit to Serve as Secretary of Education”

WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement in response to the letter from Betsy DeVos, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Education, to Senator Isakson on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act:

Senator Hassan Co-Sponsors Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United Decision

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan announced that she is co-sponsoring the Democracy for All Amendment, a constitutional amendment that would overturn the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. FEC and help reduce the influence of money in politics.

Senator Hassan’s Statement on Committee Votes in Favor of Nominees to Lead the Department of Transportation and Department of Commerce

WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement after voting as a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in favor of the nominations of Secretary Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation and Wilbur Ross as Secretary of Commerce. Secretary Chao and Mr. Ross' nominations will move to the Senate floor for a final vote.

Senator Hassan’s Statement Following Vote to Confirm Governor Nikki Haley as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations

Washington, D.C. - Today, Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement after voting to confirm South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to serve as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations:

Senator Hassan Questions OMB Nominee on his Support for Government Shutdowns; Stressed Importance of Medicaid Expansion as Tool to Combat Substance Abuse

WASHINGTON - In today's confirmation hearing for Congressman Mick Mulvaney, President Trump's nominee for Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Senator Maggie Hassan questioned the Congressman on his support for government shutdowns and stressed the importance of Medicaid expansion as a tool to combat the substance abuse crisis in New Hampshire. The Senator also pressed Rep. Mulvaney on his opposition to funding for Planned Parenthood and his expressed skepticism of climate change data.

Senator Maggie Hassan Statement on President Trump’s Executive Order Reinstating the Global Gag Rule

WASHINGTON - Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order reinstating the global gag rule, which cuts off United States international assistance funds to overseas health centers that use their own, non-U.S. funds for abortion services, including counseling and referrals:

Senator Hassan Statement on Congressman Mike Pompeo Confirmation Vote

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement after voting to confirm CIA Director nominee Congressman Mike Pompeo:

Senator Hassan’s Statement on the 44th Anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Decision in Roe v. Wade

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement on the 44^thAnniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Roe v. Wade, a decision recognizing a woman's right to make her own choices about her body and health:

Senator Hassan Statement on General John Kelly Confirmation Vote

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee, issued the following statement after voting to confirm General John Kelly as Secretary of Homeland Security:

Senator Hassan Statement on General James Mattis Confirmation Vote

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement after voting to confirm Secretary of Defense nominee General James Mattis:

ICYMI: Senator Hassan Presses Congressman Price on Harmful Impact of Repealing the ACA on Efforts to Combat Substance Abuse Crisis

WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Senator Maggie Hassan questioned Congressman Tom Price, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, pressing Rep. Price on the harmful impact repealing the Affordable Care Act would have on Granite Staters who need substance abuse treatment and behavioral health services.

Senator Hassan Presses Congressman Price on Harmful Impact of Repealing the Affordable Care Act on Efforts to Combat the Substance Abuse Crisis

WASHINGTON - In today's confirmation hearing for Congressman Tom Price, President-elect Trump's nominee for Secretary of Health and Human Services, Senator Hassan repeatedly pressed Rep. Price on the harmful impact that repealing the Affordable Care Act would have on efforts to combat the substance abuse crisis.

ICYMI: Union Leader Covers Report: 18 Million People Would Lose Health Insurance in First Year if Affordable Care Act is Repealed without a Replacement

WASHINGTON - Today, the Union Leader highlighted a report issued by the Congressional Budget Office stating the negative impact repealing the Affordable Care Act without a replacement would have on millions of Americans. According to the report, 18 million hard-working Americans would lose their health insurance in the first year if the Affordable Care Act is repealed without a replacement plan, with the number of uninsured Americans skyrocketing to 32 million by 2026.