Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)
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Recent News About Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.)
Shaheen, Hassan Urge Administration to Implement Broadband Expansion Funding in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a group of Senators to encourage the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Assistant Secretary Alan Davidson to follow Congressional intent in implementing the $65 billion included in the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) for broadband expansion efforts across the United States.
Senator Hassan Votes Against Confirming 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, today voted against confirming President Biden’s nomination of Dr. Robert Califf to serve as the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Senator Hassan Introduces Portsmouth Youth Mental Health Expert as Hearing Witness & Highlights Youth Mental Health Crisis In NH
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During a Senate Finance Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan introduced Jodie Lubarsky, Vice President for Clinical Operations for Youth and Family Services at the Seacoast Mental Health Center in Portsmouth, as one of the hearing witnesses.
Senator Hassan on “Good Morning NH” Discusses Lowering Gas Prices & Countering Russian Aggression
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In case you missed it, today U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan spoke with Jack Heath on the Pulse of NH’s “Good Morning NH” about her efforts to lower gas prices and address inflation, and counter Russian aggression.
Senator Hassan Leads Efforts to Crack Down on Insurance Companies That Illegally Deny Women Access to Birth Control
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, is leading a group of 33 of her colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to improve enforcement of the federal law that guarantees complete coverage of birth control for women who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Senator Hassan, Colleagues Urge DOJ to Investigate Sackler Family Members for Role in Fueling Substance Misuse Crisis
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined her colleagues in calling on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate whether members of the Sackler family personally engaged in criminal conduct in connection with Purdue Pharma’s admitted criminal wrongdoing in fueling the devastating opioid epidemic.
Senate Passes Hassan-Backed Legislation to Strengthen Health Care for Post-9/11 Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances
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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Maggie Hassan and her colleagues to strengthen health care for veterans who served after September 11, 2001, including those who were exposed to toxic substances during their service.
Senator Hassan Joins Push to Reauthorize Northern Border Regional Commission to Support Hard-Hit Businesses & Communities
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Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) Reauthorization Act of 2022.
Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bill to Ban Conversion Therapy for LGBTQ Americans
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) cosponsored bicameral legislation to ban for-profit conversion therapy, a practice based on debunked science that fraudulently seeks to change an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Union Leader Highlights Senator Hassan’s Efforts to Improve VA Caregivers Program for New Hampshire Veterans
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In case you missed it, the Union Leader highlighted U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan’s bipartisan efforts to make important changes to the VA Caregivers Program after hearing concerns about the program from Granite Staters, including Eric and Jennifer McNail of Littleton. Eric and Jennifer spoke to the Union Leader about being kicked out of the program after eligibility requirements were narrowed by the previous administration, as well as their efforts to appeal that decision.
Senator Hassan Statement on Sanctions Against Russia
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released a statement following the announcement of the Biden administration’s sanctions against Russia:
Senators Hassan, Murray Lead Bipartisan Call to Improve VA Caregivers Program for Veterans and Their Families
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U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Patty Murray (D-WA) led a bipartisan group of their colleagues in calling for changes to the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) Caregivers Program after hearing concerns from Granite Staters.
Shaheen, Hassan Help Introduce Bill to Cap Price of Insulin and Lower Costs for Granite Staters
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U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Co-Chair of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) in introducing legislation to require Medicare plans and private group or individual plans to cap patients’ out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $35 per month.
Shaheen Applauds UNH’s Selection As Lead Institution to Spearhead $6M Research Project on Biotechnology
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Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) ), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations subcommittee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) along with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), congratulated the University of New Hampshire (UNH) for being chosen to lead a prestigious $6 million research project in biosensor design, biotechnology and engineering industries.
Senators Hassan, Shaheen, & Colleagues Urge IRS to Clear Backlog, Improve Customer Service for Taxpayers During 2022 Filing Season
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U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Jeanne Shaheen joined a bicameral group of their colleagues in further urging the IRS to take immediate actions to reduce its massive backlog and improve its customer service during the 2022 tax filing season.
During Senate Hearing, Senator Hassan Discusses Biosecurity & Strengthening the Strategic National Stockpile
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During a Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee hearing, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan spoke with witnesses about how the federal government can strengthen biosecurity defenses and the Strategic National Stockpile.
Senator Hassan Raises Concerns from Granite Staters about IRS Customer Service During Committee Hearing
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In a Senate Finance Committee hearing today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan raised concerns that she has heard from Granite Staters regarding poor customer service at the IRS.
Senator Hassan Calls on the Administration to Improve Enforcement of Complete Coverage of Birth Control Under ACA
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In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan led 33 Senators in calling on the Biden administration to improve enforcement of the federal law that guarantees complete coverage of birth control for women who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Senator Hassan Recognizes Caitlyn Knowles and Bella Donohue of Exeter and Emma Sughrue of Brentwood as February’s Granite Staters of the Month
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U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Caitlyn Knowles and Bella Donohue of Exeter and Emma Sughrue of Brentwood as February’s Granite Staters of the Month.
AARP NH and Senator Hassan Speak Out About Need for Lower Prescription Drug Prices
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Today AARP New Hampshire State Director Todd Fahey joined Senator Hassan for a virtual press conference highlighting the need for Congress to lower prescription drug process.
