Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)
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Recent News About Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)
Five Hassan-Led Priorities Become Law as Part of Annual Defense Bill
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President Joe Biden today signed into law the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022, which includes key priorities Senator Maggie Hassan introduced and championed to protect the national security of Granite Staters and all Americans.
Senator Hassan Calls on Biden Administration to Swiftly Appoint Leadership to Respond to Trucking, Supply Chain Issues
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) called on the Biden administration to swiftly appoint leadership at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, which oversees the safety and stability of the U.S. trucking industry, a critical role as the U.S. responds to inflation and supply chain issues.
Senator Hassan Leads NH Delegation in Announcing Telehealth Funding to Coos County Family Health Services in Berlin
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U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Annie Kuster announced that Coos County Family Health Services in Berlin was awarded $68,750 for the purchase of telehealth-enabled smartphones to allow providers to remotely communicate with patients, many of whom do not own smartphones and would otherwise be unable to receive remote telemedicine care. Senator Hassan successfully worked to strengthen and increase funding for this FCC telehealth programs in the end of year COVID-19 relief bill.
Senator Hassan Attends NH Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Distribution in Laconia
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan yesterday joined the New Hampshire Food Bank’s mobile food pantry distribution in Laconia.
NH Delegation Welcomes $2.2 Million from ARPA to Provide Homeless Students with Education
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $2,296,237 to support New Hampshire’s plan to utilize American Rescue Plan Act funding for the State’s Education for Homeless Children and Youth program (ARP-HCY).
Senator Hassan Nominates New Hampshire Students for United States Service Academies
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan announced today that she has nominated students across New Hampshire to attend United States Service Academies – the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Military Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy.
Senator Hassan Visits Globe Manufacturing Facility in Pittsfield, Discusses Support for NH Businesses
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan was in Pittsfield yesterday to tour a facility for Globe Manufacturing Company, which is a subsidiary of MSA Safety, Inc.
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Supply Chain Security Training Act
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Chair of the Emerging Threats Subcommittee, cosponsored bipartisan legislation to help protect the United States against cybersecurity threats and other technological supply chain security vulnerabilities that arise when the federal government purchases services, equipment, or products.
Senator Hassan Honors 2021 Granite Staters of the Month During Virtual Event
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan honored the New Hampshire citizens she recognized in 2021 as Granite Staters of the Month this Saturday during a virtual event, where she commended them for all that they have done to help improve their communities and help their neighbors.
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Applauding Historic $60.7M in LIHEAP Funding to Help Granite Staters Heat Their Homes
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) in announcing that New Hampshire has received a record $60.7 million to help families afford home energy costs this fiscal year.
Shaheen & Hassan Participate in Opening of Families First Health, Encourage Granite Staters to Sign Up for Health Insurance
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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) participated in the opening ceremony of the Families First Health & Support Center in Portsmouth.
Senator Hassan & Bipartisan Group of Senators Request Updates on Strengthening Cybersecurity of Nation’s Transportation Infrastructure
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, Chair of the Emerging Threats and Spending Oversight Subcommittee, joined a bipartisan group of her colleagues to request updates from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) on their ability to detect, prevent, and respond to cyber threats against the country’s critical transportation infrastructure.
Senator Hassan on “NH Today” Discusses Need to Safeguard our Democracy on Anniversary of January 6
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In case you missed it, today U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan spoke with Chris Ryan on WGIR’s “NH Today” about the importance of preserving American democracy in the wake of the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Senator Hassan’s Statement Ahead of One Year Since January 6th Attack
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) issued the following statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the January 6th attack:
Hassan-Led Bill to Establish Global War on Terrorism Memorial Signed Into Law
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In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan’s bipartisan amendment to establish a Global War on Terrorism memorial on the National Mall was signed into law last week as part of the annual defense bill, which also included various other key priorities introduced by Senator Hassan.
Protections to Help End Surprise Medical Billing Are Now in Place Thanks to Bipartisan Efforts Led by Senator Hassan
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In case you missed it, crucial patient protections that U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan secured to help end surprise medical billing went into effect on January 1. Moving forward, if Americans receive a suspected surprise medical bill, they can call a new Department of Health and Human Services national hotline at 1-800-985-3059.
Following Senators Hassan & Cassidy’s Bipartisan Efforts, Surprise Medical Billing Protections Begin Today
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Following efforts led by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Senator Bill Cassidy, MD (R-LA) to help end the practice of surprise medical billing, crucial patient protections went into effect today.
Senate Passes Hassan-Backed Supply Chain Security Training Act
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The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Chair of the Emerging Threats Subcommittee, to help protect the United States against cybersecurity threats and other technological supply chain security vulnerabilities that arise when the federal government purchases services, equipment, or products.
Senator Hassan Statement on Decision to Vote No on FDA Commissioner Nominee, Robert Califf
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, issued the following statement announcing that she would vote no on President Biden’s nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to serve as the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA):
Senator Hassan Pushes Top Administration Official on NH’s Inaccurate Vaccination Data During Committee Hearing
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) questioned top administration officials today, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, on New Hampshire’s inaccurate vaccination data, the need for additional personnel and support from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in New Hampshire, and how the administration is monitoring the effectiveness of COVID-19 treatments against the new variant.
