WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The House passed H.R. 7617, the second annual appropriations package, which funds a range of critical national priorities, including the fight against the addiction epidemic in our communities. The legislation includes several key provisions introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), including an amendment he passed with Rep. Ben Ray Lujan (NM-03) to increase funding for Comprehensive Opioid Recove  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: This week, Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and House leader of Congress' Joint Economic Committee, and Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, to introduce legislation to continue providing additional enhanced emergency unemployment benefits for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: This week, Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Representatives Don Beyer (VA-08), Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition and House leader of Congress' Joint Economic Committee, and Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, to introduce legislation to continue providing additional enhanced emergency unemployment benefits for the duration of the COVID-19 public health emergency and  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) voted in favor of two comprehensive child care bills to support child care providers and caregivers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Child Care is Essential Act, which Congresswoman Kuster cosponsored, provides a historic $50 billion in funding to keep child care providers open through the COVID-19 pandemic and help needy families keep their children enrolled in these   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on President Trump's tweet where he made false claims about mail-in voting and raised the possibility of delaying the election. * * * "In 2016, candidate Trump warned of 'widespread voter fraud' and claimed that the election would be 'rigged. "Now, he is making false claims about mail-in voting and raising the possibility of delaying th  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), Congressman Richard E. Neal (MA-01), Congressman Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Congressman James P. McGovern (MA-02) introduced the Scenic Trail Viewshed Protection Act. This legislation will help protect our national scenic trails by requiring stricter evaluation of natural gas pipeline projects that seek to cross these trails or their   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) participated in a virtual Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee hearing titled, "Improving Access to Care: Legislation to Reauthorize Key Public Health Programs." Kuster's line of questioning focused on the School Based Health Center Reauthorization Act of 2019 and The United States Anti-Doping Agency Reauthorization Act of 2019, both of which she is a cosponsor of. Kuster a  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, led by Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Jackie Speier (D-CA), Dave Joyce (R-OH) and John Katko (R-NY), held a virtual roundtable conversation to discuss how state and local organizations that combat sexual violence are navigating the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gender-based violence and domestic violence are often exacerbated in times   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, led by Representatives Annie Kuster (D-NH), Jackie Speier (D-CA), David Joyce (R-OH), and John Katko (R-NY) unveiled the Task Force's legislative agenda, which highlights legislation to address and prevent sexual violence. "In the three years since we first launched the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, our nation has seen a sea change of att  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $885,995.67 in federal funding to support Granite State firefighters around the state. Through the agency's Assistance to Firefighters G  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that his legislation to protect veterans and reform VA debt collection passed a crucial House Committee on Veterans' Affairs vote with unanimous, bipartisan support. Pappas introduced the Stopping Harm and Implementing Enhanced Lead-time for Debts for Veterans Act or the SHIELD for Veterans Act, last fall with Congressman Max Rose (NY-01), a combat veteran,   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a bipartisan virtual roundtable with local leaders to discuss the importance of COVID-19 relief funds for local governments across New Hampshire. Pappas was joined by New Hampshire Senate President Donna Soucy, Hillsborough County Commissioner Toni Pappas, Somersworth Mayor Dana Hilliard, and Conway Town Manager Tom Holmes. During the discussion the participant  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's suggestion that the general election could be delayed: "Throughout our history - in times of world wars, economic depression, and global pandemics - America has always held free and fair elections on their scheduled dates. Now should be no different. "The President's tweet suggesting that we delay the election is reckless, irresponsible, and against the law. "It serves on  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: This week, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) is participating in Census PUSH WEEK to promote the 2020 Census and is calling on every Granite Stater to complete their census and be counted. Required by the Constitution, the census is conducted every decade and plays a crucial role in how federal resources and funding is distributed across our country. New Hampshire has a 62.5% response rate, but Pappas  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $885,995.67 in federal funding to support Granite State firefighters around the state. Through the agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program, the following cities and towns   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) passed an amendment to a Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations package designating funding at the NIH Office of the Director for a joint program with Israel to support research and development of effective treatments and responses to COVID-19. The amendment was co-sponsored by Congressmen Lance Gooden (R-TX), David Kustoff (R-TN), and Tom Suozzi (D-NY). "American doctors, sc  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The House of Representatives approved an amendment authored by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) to a critical FY 2021 appropriations package to designate $10 million in Department of Justice grant funding to help Granite State police departments cover the cost of earning or renewing accreditation. This funding will help small and mid-sized law enforcement agencies to update their standards and best pr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), along with U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Representative Annie Kuster called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action to help prevent the depletion of New Hampshire's iconic 603 area code. "For individuals living in New Hampshire and for expat Granite Staters, 603 represents a connection to the values of our state and a way to s  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, the lead Democrat on the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management, highlighted the importance of conducting independent oversight of the federal government's COVID-19 response efforts to ensure that billions of dollars in federal funding are properly distributed. To watch the Senator's questioning, click  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan held a virtual roundtable discussion on the challenges that school districts are facing as they make plans for remote, in-person, or hybrid approaches this fall. The Senator heard from teachers, schools administrators, and parents from across New Hampshire on a number of issues, including concerns over safety, staffing, accessing personal protective equipment, and a lack of   more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan led several colleagues in urging Facebook to stop the spread of climate change disinformation on its platform. In their letter to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, the Senators detail how Facebook's decision to label climate change content as "opinion content" has prevented fact checks on misleading or false information on climate change, which emboldens climate deniers and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen and Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to take action to help prevent the depletion of New Hampshire's iconic 603 area code. "For individuals living in New Hampshire and for expat Granite Staters, 603 represents a connection to the values of our state and a way to show local pride. Many busi  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Carter Manson of Manchester as July's Granite Stater of the Month for encouraging Granite Staters and all Americans to get outside and help clean up their communities. Carter, who is only five years old, has wanted to be a garbage collector since he was three. Now, due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic, Carter has taken his passion for garbage collection one step   more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released a statement following newly released economic estimates showing that U.S. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) shrank at an annualized rate of 32.9 percent last quarter, marking the worst quarterly decline in modern U.S. history. The Department of Labor also announced this morning that 1.43 million workers filed new unemployment claims last week. * * * "As we face the worst  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on July 30 in response to President Trump's tweet suggesting a delay of the elections: "Election Day will be November 3rd. The United States of America has never delayed a presidential election, including during the Civil War and World War II, and the President does not have the power to do so. "I urge my Republican colleagues to speak out against the President's dangerous suggestion and provide additio  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: As the U.S. Senate prepares for a debate on additional COVID-19 relief, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced her support for legislation to increase funding for students with disabilities. The Supporting Children with Disabilities During COVID-19 Act appropriates $11 billion for state grants under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), $1.2 billion for early childhood educati  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Kamala Harris (D-CA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to introduce legislation this week that would increase coverage for uninsured Americans receiving COVID-19-related treatment and vaccines through Medicaid. The Stronger Medicaid Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Act directly responds to the increased n  more

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) held a meeting with community leaders and activists in Merrimack to discuss her latest effort to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. Later in Derry, she met with the owners of T-Bones to hear about the impact of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which has been a lifeline for small businesses in the Granite State amid t  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of both the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, questioned Secretary of State Mike Pompeo during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the State Department's Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 budget request. The hearing came amid Defense Secretary Mark Esper's confirmation of the administration's intention to withdraw nearly 12,000  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME) and a group of Senators to urge the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue critical flexibilities that have allowed students to access much-needed meals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. If extended throughout the 2020-2021 school year, children would maintain access regardless of school   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $885,995.67 in federal funding to support Granite State firefighters around the state. Through the agency's Assistance to Firefighte  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after President Trump suggested in a tweet that the November elections be postponed: "The President is not above the law or the Constitution,". "There's going to be an election on November 3rd and the President needs to stop spreading election misinformation, particularly about mail-in voting. "It's imperative that Republicans join Democrats in condemning this reckless rhetoric from the President th  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on July 29: U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Marco Rubio (R-Fl.) joined U.S. Representatives Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) in introducing the Resilient Manufacturing Task Force Act of 2020, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to help build a stronger, more resilient post-COVID economy. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas). The l  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following joint statement: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Michael Bennet (D-CO) issued the following statement after the Trump administration issued a report on the importance of ending surprise medical billing. Their statement comes as Congress continues to negotiate the next COVID-19 relief package. * * * "Surprise medical billing has left our constituents on the hook for outrageous and unex  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), and 34 of their colleagues are urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to continue critical flexibilities that have allowed students to access much-needed meals throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. If extended throughout the 2020-2021 school year, children would maintain access regardless of school opening status, and struggling   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) wrote a letter to President Trump, urging him to drop plans to reduce the level of U.S. troops based in South Korea, following reports that the administration is considering a potential withdrawal. The Senators raised concerns that any large scale troop reduction would harm American security, while strengthening the interests of North Korea, China, a  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined 46 other Senators, led by Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), in introducing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bipartisan bill would restore the landmark Voting Rights Act, end the scourge of minority voter suppression and help preserve the legacy of John Lewis - one of America's greatest civil ri  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) led a group of Senators last week, including Senator Hassan (D-NH), in a letter to Senate and House leadership, calling for future COVID-19 response legislation to include modifications to repayment obligations and provide an opportunity for loan forgiveness for health care providers who've sought financial assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: With seniors and people with disabilities accounting for a disproportionate percentage of all COVID-19 deaths, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a letter with a group of Senators urging Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to include key provisions related to Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) in any future COVID-19 relief package. The Senators emphasiz  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: With seniors and people with disabilities accounting for a disproportionate percentage of all COVID-19 deaths, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a letter with a group of Senators urging Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) to include key provisions related to Medicaid home and community-based services (HCBS) in any future COVID-19 relief package. The Senators emphasize  more