Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)

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Recent News About Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)


Senator Hassan Announces Support for Confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statement announcing her support for confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Senator Hassan’s announcement comes following her meeting with Judge Jackson this afternoon.

Senator Hassan Announces Support for Confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statement announcing her support for confirming Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court. Senator Hassan’s announcement comes following her meeting with Judge Jackson this afternoon.

Peters, Grassley, Hassan & Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Conflicts of Interest in Federal Contracting

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U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joni Ernst (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to help identify and mitigate potential conflicts of interest between taxpayer-funded projects and government contractors’ other business opportunities.

Shaheen, Hassan Applaud $4.2M in Funding Awarded to Charlestown Drinking Water Project

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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) celebrated $4,289,000 in funding heading to Charlestown to support critical water system improvements.

Following Push from Senators Hassan, Cornyn, Hagerty, & King, Treasury Takes Steps to Close Russian Gold Loophole

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U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX), Angus King (I-ME), and Bill Hagerty (R-TN) released a joint statement today praising the Treasury Department for taking steps to prevent Putin from using Russian gold to evade sanctions.

Following Senator Hassan’s Push, Treasury Freezes Russia’s Gold Assets

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In case you missed it, today the Treasury Department announced it was cracking down on Russia’s attempts to sell its gold reserves to prop up its economy.

Senator Hassan Statement on the Passing of Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statement on the death of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright:

Senators Hassan and Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Tackle Outdated Technology in Federal Government & Save Taxpayer Dollars

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Chair of the Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, and Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), introduced the Legacy IT Reduction Act of 2022.

Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Border Security, Increase Number of Officers at Ports of Entry

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Homeland Security Committee, cosponsored bipartisan legislation to strengthen border security and address personnel shortages at ports of entry, including along the southern border.

Amid Russian Aggression, Senator Hassan Works to Strengthen Alliance with Critical Baltic States

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored bipartisan legislation led by Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) to strengthen U.S. security and economic cooperation with the Baltics.

Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Reporting of Attacks on Law Enforcement

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined a bipartisan group of Senators in introducing legislation to gather greater information on attacks targeting law enforcement.

NH Delegation Welcomes Nearly $2.4M from Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Support NH Army Corps Projects & Water Infrastructure

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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), announced that New Hampshire will receive $2,390,000 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding through the bipartisan infrastructure law to support important Army Corps of Engineers projects, including repairs to dams that play a key role in New Hampshire’s water infrastructure.

NH Delegation Welcomes $1.42M in Title X Funds to Support NH Family Planning Services, Including $502,500 Directly to Planned Parenthood

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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced $1,420,640 awarded to support New Hampshire’s family planning providers.

Following Senator Hassan’s Push, Administration to Release More Oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve

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Following Senator Maggie Hassan’s (D-NH) repeated calls, President Joe Biden today announced that he is releasing a significant additional amount of oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to help lower oil and gas prices for Americans.

Senator Hassan Continues Push to Expand Access to Life-Saving Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Use Disorder

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At a Senate Finance Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) continued her push to expand access to life-saving medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorder in New Hampshire and across the country.

Senator Hassan Calls for Increased Funding for Police

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, is pushing to increase funding for state and local law enforcement.

Senator Hassan’s Bipartisan Bill to Save Taxpayer Dollars & Tackle Outdated Technology in Federal Government Passes Committee

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The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today advanced Senator Hassan’s bipartisan legislation to reduce the federal government’s reliance on outdated and obsolete technology, which in turn will help reduce costs, strengthen cybersecurity, and improve customer experience for taxpayers.

Shaheen, Hassan Announce $18M in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding to Make Homes Energy Efficient in NH

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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today announced $18 million to help working families across New Hampshire make their homes more energy efficient while lowering utility bills.

Senator Hassan Joins in Introducing Legislation To Help Student Loan Borrowers

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joined her colleagues in introducing comprehensive legislation that would ensure affordable, simple income-based repayment plans for all federal student loan borrowers.

Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill To Expand Tax Breaks for Educators

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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined colleagues in cosponsoring the bipartisan Supporting Early-Childhood Educators’ Deductions (SEED) Act to allow early childhood educators to claim the same above-the-line $300 tax deduction for school supplies as K-12 teachers.