Senators Warren, Markey and Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Prepare for Simultaneous Peaks of 2020 Flu Season, COVID-19 Outbreak

Washington, DC - United States Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) led a letter to Vice President Mike Pence, head of the White House  Coronavirus Task Force, regarding the Trump Administration's efforts to prepare for a resurgence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) during this year's seasonal influenza, which Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Robert Redfield warned could create unprecedented strain on our health care system. The letter urged the administration to activate the resources of the federal government now to increase capacity, supplies, and vaccinations to prevent public health and medical systems from being overwhelmed by simultaneous peaks of both of these deadly infectious diseases in the fall. Joining Senators Warren and Markey are Senators Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Bob Casey (D-Pa.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.).

Senator Hassan: How We Can Honor the Fallen This Memorial Day

WASHINGTON – In recognition of Memorial Day, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan wrote a tribute to America’s fallen service members, recognizing our nation’s heroes.

As Economy Begins to Reopen Amid COVID-19 Pandemic, Senator Hassan Urges Defense Department to Release More Information on Its Plan to Safely Resume Normal Operations at Home and Abroad

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan urged the Department of Defense to release additional information on its plan to resume normal operations at home and abroad as more parts of the economy begin to reopen amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Specifically, the Senator calls for the Department to implement health screening measures, such as fever screenings, to better protect workers’ health, and also calls on the Department to pay particular attention to workers with high-risk family members who face greater danger from exposure to the virus.

Senators Hassan, Shaheen, Lankford Call for Oversight Over KC-46 Aircraft Delays

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and James Lankford (R-OK) in calling on the nonpartisan Government Accountability Office to investigate ongoing delays to the KC-46 aircraft program that are preventing the aircraft from being used in operational missions, including at Pease Air National Guard Base in New Hampshire. Senators Hassan and Lankford serve on the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee – the top Senate oversight committee – and the Government Accountability Office prioritizes requests from this committee.

Senator Hassan Recognizes Kearsarge Regional High School Community Outreach Group as May’s Granite Staters of the Month

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Kearsarge Regional High School’s student group, Students Working on Community Outreach (SWOCO), as May’s Granite Staters of the Month for continuing to lift up their fellow classmates and support community members - even from a distance - amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

NH Congressional Delegation Urges Increased Support for Those Experiencing Homelessness in Next COVID-19 Relief Package

WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today called for additional funding in the next COVID-19 relief package to support those who are experiencing – or at risk of experiencing – homelessness. New Hampshire has received significant funding from the CARES Act that Congress passed into law to support New Hampshire’s homeless population and affordable housing for Granite Staters, but additional support is necessary as New Hampshire grapples with changing homelessness and housing needs.

Thune, Hassan Introduce Bill to Improve Railroad Infrastructure

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today introduced the Railroad Rehabilitation and Financing Innovation Act, legislation to improve the Railroad Rehabilitation and Improvement Financing (RRIF) loan program by providing dedicated funding for RRIF financing costs, streamlining the application process, and extending loan terms for certain assets.

Senator Hassan Statement on Trump Administration’s Decision to End National Guard Deployment One Day Before Many Would Qualify for Benefits During COVID-19

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement about the Trump administration’s decision to end the deployment of the National Guard to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic one day before members would qualify for additional federal education and retirement benefits.

Senators Hassan and Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Reinstate Critical 48-Hour Review Period for Veterans’ Disability Claims Process

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senators Jon Tester (D-MT), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in introducing legislation to ensure that veterans and their representatives have 48 hours to review and dispute disability claims before they are finalized to make sure that veterans don’t lose out on the benefits that they have earned and deserve.

NH Congressional Delegation Calls for Action on Incorrect or Missing Stimulus Payments Following Concerns Raised by Constituents

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) called on the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to help individuals who did not receive their COVID-19 stimulus payments or received inaccurate payments as soon as possible. The letter follows concerns raised by Granite Staters who have not received their full stimulus payments.

Senator Hassan Statement on New Hampshire’s Unemployment Rate Reaching a Record 16.3%

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the below statement following the announcement that New Hampshire’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for April hit a record 16.3 percent.

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expedite Staffing for Pandemic Recovery Watchdog

WASHINGTON – A bipartisan group of senators led by Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today introduced legislation to boost oversight of trillions in taxpayer funded pandemic relief by helping the special watchdog quickly onboard critical oversight staff. The Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery Expedited Hiring Authority Act allows the office to bypass the lengthy government hiring process to so it can quickly ramp up oversight operations. The bill is cosponsored by Banking Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.).

NH Delegation Calls on Treasury to Strengthen Paycheck Protection Program to Support Granite State Businesses

Manchester, N.H. – Today Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) along with their Senate colleagues Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a letter to the Secretary Steven Mnuchin calling on the Treasury to make adjustments to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) so that it can more effectively serve the needs of Granite State small businesses. 

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

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) has cosponsored the Veterans Burn Pits Exposure Recognition Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), to formally recognize that certain veterans were exposed to burn pits during their service, making 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.

As NH Hospitals & Health Care Providers Face Financial Strain, Senator Hassan & Bipartisan Colleagues Call for Expedited Claims Processing and Reimbursements

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rob Portman (R-OH), Tom Carper (D-DE), and Bob Menendez (D-NJ) are urging health insurers to expedite claims processing to reimburse hospitals and other health care providers for services rendered as quickly as possible. Due to the influx of COVID-19 patients, combined with a reduction in routine services and procedures, a number of hospitals are struggling with limited cash flow. And while hospitals may be able to manage delays on claims and reimbursements on an average day, hospitals are feeling financial strain more acutely during this crisis, and it will have long-lasting impacts.

Senators Hassan, Shaheen Call for More Funding to Support Small Businesses Through Community Development Financial Institutions

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling for $1 billion for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) Fund as part of the next COVID-19 funding package.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Backed by Senators Hassan, Shaheen to Help Families of First Responders Lost to COVID-19

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen ensuring that if a law enforcement officer or first responder loses their life or is permanently disabled due to COVID-19, it is treated as a line-of-duty incident so that their families receive the full benefits that they deserve.

Senators Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Aid Victims of Identity Theft

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and a bipartisan group of their colleagues to introduce the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act to provide more efficient help to Americans whose social security numbers have been misused following an identity theft.

Senators Hassan, Kaine Call for Release of Full CDC Reopening Guidelines

WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) - both members of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - are calling on the White House Coronavirus Task Force to work with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to release full reopening guidelines. The Senators' letter to Vice President Mike Pence comes after reports that the White House shelved detailed reopening guidelines. The White House instead released an abbreviated document th… Continue Reading

Senator Hassan Discusses COVID-19 Response Efforts with New Hampshire Mayors

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today heard from mayors across New Hampshire about their priorities for future COVID-19 relief efforts and shared updates on what she is working on in Congress to get local governments the resources that they need to address public health and economic challenges.