Senate Homeland Security Committee Votes to Approve Bipartisan Hassan-Portman Bill to Bolster Cybersecurity

WASHINGTON – The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today voted to approve the bipartisan DHS Cyber Incident Response Teams Act, introduced by Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) to bolster cybersecurity. The legislation requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to make permanent the “cyber hunt” and “cyber incident response” teams that help prevent cyberattacks on federal agencies, critical infrastructure, and the private sector, as well as help mitigate the impact of such attacks when they occur. Additionally, the Committee voted to approve the bipartisan Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2018 that Senator Hassan cosponsored, which establishes a federal rotational cyber workforce called the Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program (FRCWP).

Shea-Porter, Shaheen, Hassan, and Craig Applaud Nearly $1 million in DOT Funding for Manchester Transit Authority

MANCHESTER, NH— Today, Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Manchester Mayor Joyce Craig applauded a grant of $934,000 from the US Department of Transportation to help finance the replacement of aging buses in Manchester. Since 2012, Manchester has been replacing buses that were purchased between 2004 and 2008 and are nearing the end of their lifespan. With the help of federal funds, the entire fleet is expected to be replaced by 2020.

Senator Hassan Presses Google Representative on Reports the Company is Working on a Search Engine for China

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan today pressed a representative from Google on recent reports that Google is working on a search engine for China that would provide compromised results, during a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. The Senator emphasized concerns that doing so would not only enable the Chinese government to continue censorship, but also to continue carrying out human rights abuses against its citizens.

House Votes to Approve Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senator Hassan to Help Address Prescription Drug Costs

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve bipartisan legislation Senator Hassan cosponsored to prohibit so-called “pharmacy gag clauses” that conceal prescription drug prices from patients. This bill will now head to the President’s desk. See below for a statement from Senator Hassan on the legislation passing the House, followed by a press release with additional background from when it passed the Senate.

Senator Hassan Recognizes Laura Landerman-Garber of Hollis as September’s “Granite Stater of the Month”

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan today recognized Laura Landerman-Garber of Hollis as the Granite Stater of the Month for September for her dedication to ensuring that America’s service men and women are not forgotten during the holiday season.  

Analysis of Water Contamination at Military Sites Finds Health Risks Due to Toxic Chemicals Worse than Thought

WASHINGTON (September 25, 2018)— A Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) analysis released today highlights the significant health risks posed to military families and communities by a class of synthetic chemicals found in firefighting foam, nonstick cookware and other products.

Shaheen, Hassan Announce $2M Award to Brayton Energy to Advance Energy Technology

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced $1,994,005 in federal grants to Brayton Energy from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop an innovative energy storage system to provide reliable, affordable power to the electric grid for up to 100 hours, enhancing grid resilience and performance.

Senator Hassan Discusses Strategies to Combat Opioid Epidemic at Canada-U.S. Roundtable

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan today discussed  strategies to combat the devastating opioid crisis and how the U.S. and Canada can work together to stem the tide of this deadly epidemic during a Canada-U.S. Roundtable in Washington, D.C. The event was organized by the Cross-Border Health Foundation, the World Health Innovation Network, and the Council of Great Lakes Region to promote an open discussion between the two countries about a crisis that has impacted families on both sides of the border.

Shea-Porter, Shaheen, Hassan, and Kuster Announce Nearly $1 Million for Easterseals NH to Provide Critical Services to Individuals with Alzheimer’s

WASHINGTON, DC— Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) today announced that Easterseals NH will be receiving nearly $1 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services’s Administration for Community Living to help deliver supportive services to people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Easterseals NH offers an array of support for seniors, including services for those providing care for individuals with Alzheimer’s, and adult day health care programs. Easterseals NH also operates a homemakers and health nonprofit that serves individuals with Alzheimer’s, providing housekeeping, meal preparations, transportation, personal care, companionship, and medication reminders.

President Trump Signs Bipartisan Funding Bill Supported by Senator Hassan with Critical New Hampshire Priorities

Senator Hassan issued the following statement today on President Trump signing the bipartisan funding bill below into law:

Senator Hassan Discusses the Importance of Bolstering Cybersecurity with Students and Faculty at UNH

DURHAM – Senator Maggie Hassan today visited the University of New Hampshire, where she spoke with faculty and students about how they are developing skills to respond to cyberattacks. She also highlighted her efforts to bolster cybersecurity at the federal level, including the Hack DHS Act, a bipartisan bill that would establish a bug bounty pilot program to strengthen cyber defenses at the Department of Homeland Security by using “white-hat,” or ethical, hackers to identify vulnerabilities in the DHS networks and data systems.

Senator Hassan Applauds Approval of New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Application for Federal Opioid Response Grants

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan applauded federal approval of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services’s application for $22.9 million in federal opioid response grants from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which the Senator and the Congressional Delegation helped secure.

Senators Markey, Warren, Shaheen and Hassan Introduce Legislation to Protect Nashua River and its Tributaries

Washington (September 20, 2018) – Senators Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) introduced a legislation (S.3468) to designate portions of the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers in Massachusetts and New Hampshire as scenic rivers under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. This legislation is a companion to a bill introduced by Rep. Niki Tsongas (MA-03) and Rep. Ann Kuster (NH-02) in the House of Representatives (H.R.6825). The Senate legislation would create a locally appointed advisory committee that works with state and federal agencies to protect values intrinsic to the river and directs the rivers to be managed in accordance with the Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Stewardship Plan, while preserving existing uses. It follows up on the recommendations of a study commissioned by Congress in 2014 that assessed the potential inclusion of these rivers in the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System.

NH Delegation Announces $119K in Grants for Crisis Intervention Training for NH’s First Responders

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congresswomen Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) and Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced $119,297 in federal grants to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of New Hampshire from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The grant will fund crisis intervention training for New Hampshire’s first responders.

Senator Hassan Presses ICE, Customs and Border Protection Officials on Agencies’ Effort to Lift Restrictions on Detaining Children Indefinitely

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan today pressed immigration officials on the Trump Administration’s efforts to lift restrictions on detaining children indefinitely during a hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. The Senator questioned Executive Associate Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Matthew Albence and Acting Deputy Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection Robert Perez on their agencies’ support for lifting restrictions imposed by the Flores settlement, which currently places restrictions on detaining children for more than 20 days.

Cornyn, Hassan Introduce Bill to Secure Federal Agencies’ Cyber Networks

WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced the Advancing Cybersecurity Diagnostics and Mitigation Act, which would help federal agencies update and improve their cyber posture.

Senator Hassan Votes to Approve Final Version of Bipartisan FY19 Funding Bill to Bolster National Security, Combat the Opioid Crisis, Strengthen Workforce Training, Invest in Education, and More

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan today voted to approve the final version of a bipartisan funding bill for fiscal year 2019 that invests in critical New Hampshire priorities, including bolstering national security, combating the opioid crisis, strengthening workforce training, investing in education, and more. The funding bill ensures that New Hampshire will receive $22.9 million in State Opioid Response Grants for fiscal year 2019 on top of the state’s $22.9 million for fiscal year 2018.

Duckworth, Casey, Hassan, Klobuchar Introduce Legislation to Strengthen the ADA & Help Small Businesses Become Accessible

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation today with the Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee Bob Casey (D-PA), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) to make it easier for small businesses to become accessible for people with disabilities and help those businesses comply with the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Disabled Access Credit Expansion Act bolsters the existing Disabled Access Credit (DAC), which helps businesses pay for renovations by doubling the maximum tax credit and allowing more small businesses to receive it. The legislation also invests in programs that mediate ADA-related disputes to avoid additional litigation and help individuals and businesses understand the ADA.

Major Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Passes Senate, Includes Key Measures Authored by Senator Hassan

WASHINGTON – Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee voted to approve a major bipartisan bill to combat the deadly opioid epidemic that is ravaging communities in New Hampshire and across the country. The bipartisan legislation includes the Opioid Crisis Response Act, which Senator Hassan helped develop as a member of the HELP Committee, as well as other key measures that the Senator either authored or cosponsored to strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts.

Senate Passes Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by Senator Hassan to Prohibit “Pharmacy Gag Clauses” That Cause Consumers to Pay Higher Prices for Prescription Drugs

WASHINGTON – A bipartisan bill co-sponsored by Senator Maggie Hassan to prohibit so-called “pharmacy gag clauses” that conceal prescription drug prices from patients passed the U.S. Senate today. Pharmacy gag clauses forbid pharmacists from proactively telling consumers if their prescription would cost less if they paid for it out of pocket rather than through their insurance plan, and pharmacists who disobey these clauses can face significant penalties. The bipartisan Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act would forbid these gag clauses.