Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)
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Recent News About Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)
During Business Roundtable, Senator Hassan Previews Upcoming Legislation to Make Major Investments in American Manufacturing, Outcompete China, and Strengthen Supply Chains
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan hosted a roundtable discussion at Cirtronics Corporation today where she brought together innovative businesses in New Hampshire to discuss supply chain challenges, supporting American manufacturers, and legislation that she will be introducing to make major investments in American manufacturing, which will strengthen supply chains and help ensure that the U.S. can outcompete China.
Senators Hassan, Blunt Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Provide Tax Relief to Middle-Class Homeowners
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U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) introduced bipartisan legislation to expand tax relief to middle-class homeowners. Their bill will permanently extend a currently expired tax deduction for middle-class homebuyers with mortgage insurance.
Senator Hassan Leads Call to FAA to Improve Communications with MHT during 5G Roll Out
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), with Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), called on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to improve its communication with Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) regarding the issue of potential interference with airport operations.
Shaheen & Hassan Participate in Change of Command Ceremony at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) delivered remarks at the Change of Command ceremony this morning at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which recognized Captain Daniel Ettlich for his service and leadership at the Shipyard and welcomed Captain Michael Oberdorf as the next Commander.
Senator Hassan Sounds Alarm on Studies Showing that Women Have Worse Outcomes Under Male Doctor’s Care, Including Death
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan is sounding the alarm on gender discrimination in health care following recent studies that found that under certain conditions, women have worse health outcomes, including death, if they receive care from a male doctor.
Senators Hassan and Shaheen Join Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
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U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan, member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen joined 43 of their Senate colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to revise current guidance that has led to members of the LGBTQIA+ community being denied pension survivor benefits after losing their life partner.
In Letter to Senator Hassan, IRS Shares How Increased Disclosure Policies Can Help Counter Cyberattacks
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Following Senator Maggie Hassan’s (D-NH) call for action in the aftermath of the cyberattack on the Town of Peterborough, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) shared with Senator Hassan multiple ways that Congress can help combat the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
Following Calls from Senator Hassan, Biden Administration Announces Medicare Will Cover Cost of Rapid COVID-19 Tests
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Following calls from U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, the Biden administration announced today that Medicare will cover over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost starting in early spring.
Romney, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Improve Pandemic Preparedness & Response
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U.S. Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), members of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today introduced the Medical Countermeasures Surge Capacity Act of 2022, legislation to improve our domestic manufacturing surge capacity and capabilities for biodefense and pandemic preparedness and response.
Senator Hassan Statement on New Report on Fentanyl Trafficking from China to Mexico to the U.S.
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on a new government report that discusses the danger of fentanyl, a synthetic opioid.
Senator Hassan Emphasizes the Severity of the Youth Mental Health Crisis During Senate Hearing
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At a Senate Finance Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan continued to sound the alarm on the youth mental health crisis in New Hampshire and across the country.
Senator Hassan Underscores Importance of Improving Child Welfare Systems to Keep Children Safe
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan underscored the need to improve the child welfare system in order to keep children safe during a Senate Finance Committee nomination hearing today for key Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) positions.
Senators Hassan and Kelly Introduce Bill to Lower High Gas Prices at the Pump
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Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) led colleagues in introducing the Gas Prices Relief Act, legislation to lower high gas prices by temporarily suspending the federal gas tax through the end of the year, bringing much-needed economic relief to families across New Hampshire.
Senate Passes Hassan-Backed Bipartisan Bill to Support Survivors of Sexual Assault and Harassment, Legislation Heads to President’s Desk
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Today the U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senator Maggie Hassan that would stop perpetrators from being able to push survivors of sexual harassment and assault into secretive, forced arbitration proceedings.
Senator Hassan Leads New England Delegation in Congressional Resolution Honoring Tom Brady
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) led members of the New England delegation including Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Angus King (I-ME), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) in introducing a resolution in the U.S. Senate honoring the career of Tom Brady, who announced his retirement from football earlier this month.
Senator Hassan Leads Efforts to Lower Gas Prices for Granite Staters
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan led her colleagues in introducing legislation to lower high gas prices by temporarily suspending the federal gas tax through the end of the year, bringing much-needed economic relief to families across New Hampshire.
Senators Hassan, Scott Lead Colleagues in Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Reinstate Critical Tax Relief for Businesses
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U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Tim Scott (R-SC) are leading their colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to reinstate critical tax relief for businesses in New Hampshire, South Carolina, and across the country.
NH Delegation Welcomes Over $10.7M in Fish and Wildlife Funding
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U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that New Hampshire will receive over $10.73 million to support wildlife and sport fish restoration through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Senator Hassan, Colleagues Call for Investigation of Student Loan Lenders that Intentionally Misrepresent Loan Cancellation Eligibility to Borrowers
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined her colleagues in sounding the alarm on private student loan companies that are intentionally misrepresenting to borrowers the possibility of getting their student loans erased in the event of bankruptcy.
NH Delegation Welcomes $2 Million for Harbor Care Health Center in Nashua
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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that Harbor Care in Nashua will receive $2 million to expand access to quality virtual health care.
