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. 

Senator Hassan Highlights NH’s Infrastructure Needs During Visit to Bunker Creek Bridge as Senate Negotiates Infrastructure Legislation

DURHAM – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited the Bunker Creek Bridge Replacement Project today to highlight infrastructure needs across the state, and was joined by New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) officials, including NH DOT Commissioner, Victoria Sheehan. Senator Hassan is a member of the bipartisan group of Senators who reached an agreement with the White House on a comprehensive infrastructure bill last week, and is continuing to work with her colleagues on both sides of the aisle to build support for the legislation.

Senator Hassan Slams Supreme Court Decision to Reject New Hampshire’s Remote Tax Case

WASHINGTON – Following the news that the Supreme Court declined to hear New Hampshire’s complaint against Massachusetts for unfairly taxing Granite Staters as a matter of original jurisdiction, Senator Hassan issued the following statement: 

Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Provide TSA Precheck to Veterans with Disabilities

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, reintroduced bipartisan legislation to provide some veterans with disabilities with TSA Pre√®. Senator Hassan joined Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Rob Portman (R-OH) in reintroducing the bill.

Senator Hassan Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Security for Houses of Worship

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan, Chair of the Emerging Threats Subcommittee, and Rob Portman (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan Pray Safe Act to 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 Delivers Remarks at Ribbon Cutting for Walter Bat Company in Nashua

NASHUA – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Walter Bat Company, where she celebrated the company’s entrepreneurial spirit and workforce creativity. Walter Bat Company, which manufactures handcrafted wooden baseball bats for youths and adults, is a new business from W.H. Bagshaw, a 5th generation family-owned manufacturing company based in Nashua.

Senators Hassan, Shaheen Introduce Key Legislation to Make Historic Investment in Care Economy

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen joined Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) in introducing the Better Care Better Jobs Act. This legislation would make a historic investment in home- and community-based services by expanding access to quality home care services and lifting up the caregiving workforce that provides them.

Senators Hassan, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Cyber Workforce

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), chair of the Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight, and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan bill to create two new cyber training programs within the federal government to help strengthen American cyber defenses and bolster the federal government’s cyber workforce. One of those programs will be housed at the Department of Veterans Affairs to specifically recruit veterans for cybersecurity training programs.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Growing Climate Solutions Act Cosponsored by Senator Hassan

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan joined Republican and Democratic Senators today in passing the Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021. The bipartisan bill, which Senator Hassan cosponsored, will make it easier for New Hampshire farmers and private forest landowners to participate in carbon markets and get rewarded for climate-smart practices. The bill has broad, bipartisan support from more than 60 agricultural and environmental organizations and passed the Senate 92-8.

Senator Hassan Statement on Bipartisan Infrastructure Agreement

WASHINGTON – Today, President Joe Biden announced his support for the bipartisan infrastructure framework that the Senate has been negotiating. Last week, Senator Hassan was part of the group of 20 senators who announced their support for the bipartisan infrastructure package. 

Senator Hassan Discusses Importance of Her Bipartisan Bills to Support Veterans’ Mental Wellbeing During Committee Hearing

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) participated in a Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearing today, where she discussed the importance of passing her bipartisan bills to support veterans’ mental health and improve their overall wellbeing.