Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Bipartisan Reauthorization of the U.S. Coast Guard

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan today voted to approve bipartisan legislation to reauthorize, strengthen, and support the U.S. Coast Guard.

Shaheen, Hassan & Shea-Porter Announce $136K to Support NH Coastal Communities & Ecosystems

(Washington, DC)— U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations subcommittee which funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announced with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) today that NOAA and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) will award $136,242 to the New Hampshire Nature Conservancy for the Tidal Crossing Replacements for a Resilient Coastal New Hampshire project, which will be matched dollar for dollar. The funding will be awarded through the 2018 National Coastal Resilience Fund (NCRF), and will support the New Hampshire project to design high-priority tidal crossings across New Hampshire’s coastal zone to enhance Seacoast communities and ecosystems.

Senator Hassan Hosts Innovate NH Entrepreneurship Forum

MANCHESTER – Building on her efforts to make it easier to start up and grow innovative businesses in the Granite State, Senator Maggie Hassan today hosted the Innovate NH Entrepreneurship Forum featuring interactive workshops for entrepreneurs from across the state.

Shaheen Leads Letter to Army Secretary Advocating for USS Thresher Memorial in Arlington National Cemetery

(Washington, DC)— U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a letter with Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) urging Secretary of the Army Mark Esper to consider the USS Thresher Arlington National Cemetery Memorial Project to establish a monument honoring the 129 men who perished aboard the USS Thresher, a submarine that sank off the coast of New England on April 10, 1963. April 10, 2018 marked the 55^th anniversary of the tragedy.

Senator Hassan Participates in Veterans Day Events Across the Granite State

WINDHAM – Senator Maggie Hassan today participated in the Windham High School National Honor Society’s annual Veterans Day Assembly, where she spoke with students and recognized the veterans and service members who have sacrificed bravely in defense of America’s freedoms.

Senator Hassan Meets with New Hampshire National Guard Leadership, Reaffirms Commitment to Providing Support and Resources They Need

CONCORD – Senator Maggie Hassan today met with New Hampshire National Guard (NHNG) leadership to discuss their legislative priorities and reaffirm her commitment to providing the NHNG with the support and resources they need. 

Senator Hassan Statement on President Trump Forcing Jeff Sessions to Resign

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan issued the following statement today after President Trump forced Attorney General Jeff Sessions to resign and appointed Matthew Whitaker to serve as acting Attorney General:

Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce $400,000 Department of Energy Grant For Dartmouth Solar Research Project

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) that the Department of Energy will award Dartmouth College $400,000 to support a new research project that advances early-stage solar technologies to lower electricity costs and create jobs in the solar economy.

At Annual Woodbury School Veterans Day Ceremony, Senator Hassan Emphasizes Importance of Supporting Veterans and their Families

SALEM – During this morning’s annual Woodbury School Veterans Day Ceremony, Senator Maggie Hassan commended veterans and their families for their courageous sacrifice in defense of the country’s freedoms, and emphasized to students the importance of supporting and honoring veterans and continuing their tradition of service in order to keep America safe and strong. The Senator also called on students to protect and strengthen American values as a way to honor veterans in New Hampshire and across the country.

Senator Hassan Kicks Off 2019 ACA Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period, Highlights Availability of Affordable Health Care Coverage

MANCHESTER – Highlighting that the time is now to sign up for health insurance, Senator Maggie Hassan today helped kick off the 2019 ACA open enrollment period for marketplace health insurance coverage, which begins today and runs through December 15^th. The Senator joined health care leaders and Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter to highlight the importance of health care coverage to leading healthy, productive lives, and discussed important details about the open enrollment period, including how to access premium tax credits through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Senator Hassan Announces EPA Healthy Communities Grant Funding for New Hampshire Communities

MERRIMACK – Senator Maggie Hassan today participated in an event at the Nashua Regional Planning Commission, where she announced federal funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support projects through two organizations – one in Nashua and one in Keene – that will help build healthier communities by reducing environmental risks, protecting human health, and improving overall quality of life for Granite Staters.

Senator Hassan Statement on the Passing of Stan Arnold

MANCHESTER – Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on the passing of former New Hampshire Department of Revenue Administration Commissioner Stan Arnold:

Senator Hassan Visits Titeflex Aerospace, Emphasizes Importance of Supporting New Hampshire’s Innovative Businesses

LACONIA – Senator Maggie Hassan today visited Titeflex Aerospace, a manufacturer that provides aerospace support through fluid transfer solutions in a variety of assemblies, recognizing the innovative business for its work supporting the military and NASA, while creating good jobs in the region. Senator Hassan also discussed her efforts to build a stronger workforce in New Hampshire, and noted that Congress funded the Defense Department on time this year for the first time in a decade, and how important that is to our national defense and innovative defense contractors. 

NH and MA Delegations Applaud Award of Substantial Anti-Heroin Task Force Grant

(Washington, DC) — U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Edward Markey (D-MA) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with Representatives Katherine Clark (D-MA), Richard Neal (D-MA), Jim McGovern (D-MA), Mike Capuano (D-MA), Stephen F. Lynch (D-MA), Niki Tsongas (D-MA), Bill Keating (D-MA), Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH), Joe Kennedy III (D-MA) and Annie Kuster (D-NH), the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Heroin and Opioid Task Force, applauded an award of $2.95 million to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office in support of partnerships between Massachusetts and New Hampshire law enforcement to investigate and interdict narcotics, including heroin and fentanyl.

Senator Hassan Reaffirms Commitment to Supporting New Hampshire Veterans at North Country Veterans Conference

SHELBURNE – Senator Maggie Hassan today gave remarks at the North Country Veterans Conference, where she reaffirmed her commitment to supporting New Hampshire’s veterans, service members, and their families, and highlighted bipartisan efforts in Congress to ensure that veterans receive the resources and support that they need to thrive in civilian life. Organized by the North Country Veterans Committee, the Conference hosted guests speakers, including retired New Hampshire Superior Court Chief Justice John Broderick, and provided veterans access to resources. For more information, visit here.

Senator Hassan Recognizes Hannah Guillemette of Bedford as October’s Granite Stater of the Month

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Hannah Guillemette of Bedford as the Granite Stater of the Month for October for her dedication to promoting kindness and combating bullying in schools.

Senator Hassan Attends White House Bill Signing Ceremony for Bipartisan Opioid Legislation With Key New Hampshire Priorities

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan was at the White House today as the President signed into law bipartisan legislation she helped develop to combat the deadly fentanyl, heroin, and opioid epidemic. The bipartisan legislation, the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, includes key New Hampshire priorities that Senator Hassan fought to include in order to strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts.

Shaheen & Hassan Provisions to Address Mitigation Efforts at Hampton-Seabrook & Portsmouth Harbors Signed into Law

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statements after the bipartisan America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2018 was signed into law. The biennial legislation authorizes water infrastructure projects around the country, and Shaheen and Hassan helped secure approval of mitigation efforts at Hampton-Seabrook and Portsmouth Harbors.

Senator Hassan Visits Concord Regional Technical Center, Emphasizes Importance of Career and Technical Education Programs to New Hampshire’s Workforce, Businesses, & Economy

CONCORD – Senator Maggie Hassan today visited the Concord Regional Technical Center, where she toured various career and technical education (CTE) classes, met with staff and students, and emphasized the importance of career and technical education programs to New Hampshire’s workforce, businesses, and economy.  

Pemi Youth Center to Receive $35,000 to Expand After School Youth Programs in Franklin

Today, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Agriculture Committee and a Conferee on the Farm Bill Conference Committee, along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, announced a $35,000 USDA Rural Development grant to the Pemi Youth Center to support the renovation of a building for the afternoon teen center in Franklin. The center will provide after school mentoring, academic assistance, substance misuse prevention, and mental and emotional health services. As a member of the Farm Bill Conference Committee, Kuster has advocated for robust funding for the USDA Rural Development program in the 2018 Farm Bill.