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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for Sunday January 15, 2023 ( 17 items )  

Following Senator Hassan & Colleagues' New Law, Administration Removes 'X-Waiver' for Medication-Assisted Treatment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2023: The administration today officially revoked the requirement that health care providers get a special "X-Waiver" to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, following the passage of a bill, the Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act, sponsored by Senator Maggie Hassan and her colleagues that permits providers to prescribe life-saving buprenorphine as they wou  more

Kuster Denounces Republican Disinformation On Abortion, Votes No On Misguided Legislation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2023: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the Pro-Choice Caucus, voted against two extreme Republican measures to restrict abortion access, spread harmful myths about abortion care, and overlook threats of violence to abortion providers and centers. Kuster is an outspoken advocate for reproductive freedom. In contrast to these Republican efforts, Kuster co-sponsored a resolution c  more

Kuster Sworn Into 118th Congress, Highlights Priorities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Jan. 7, 2023: * * * Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) was sworn into a historic sixth term representing New Hampshire's Second District in Congress. Following her swearing-in, Kuster released the following statement on her priorities for the 118th Congress. "The 118th Congress is sure to bring its own set of challenges and opportunities, and I am looking forward to fighting for New Hampshire values here  more

Kuster Votes To Protect National Security, Urges Further Action To Secure Strategic Petroleum Reserves From Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02), a senior Member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 22, the Protecting America's Strategic Petroleum Reserve from China Act, and urged further action to protect our energy and national security. Yesterday, Kuster helped reintroduce the bipartisan Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act, more comprehensive legislation to   more

Kuster, Pappas Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves From Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: Yesterday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) in reintroducing the bipartisan Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act for the 118th Congress. This bill would ban China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other sanctioned nations from purchasing oil from the U.S. Strateg  more

Legislation From Senators Hassan, Collins, Manchin & Colleagues to Help Severely Disabled Veterans Purchase Adaptive Automobiles Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: The President signed into law provisions of the Advancing Uniform Transportation Opportunities (AUTO) for Veterans Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Joe Manchin (D-WV), that will reduce the financial burden for severely disabled veterans who require special adaptive equipment to drive a motor vehicle. The legislation will make these veterans e  more

Pappas Helps Create Select Committee To Advance American Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023: * * * Congressman Chris Pappas issued the following statement after voting to create a Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Communist Party of China. "It's critical we continue to advance bipartisan legislation that will ensure the United States remains globally competitive. I was proud to help pass the CHIPS and Science Act and my Homeland Procure  more

Pappas Helps Reintroduce TRUST In Congress Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) helped reintroduce the bipartisan Transparent Representation Upholding Service and Trust in Congress (TRUST) Act alongside Representatives Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and Chip Roy (TX-21). "In my short time in Congress, I've seen both Democrats and Republicans who appear to be more motivated by self-interest than what's best for the country or their constituents," said  more

Pappas Opposes Biden Administration's Request Of Congress To Approve F-16 Sale To Turkey
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues, released the following statement opposing the Biden Administration's plan to request that Congress approve the sale of F-16s to Turkey. "More than a year ago, I expressed my concerns to the Biden Administration over the potential sale of new F-16 fighter jets and other weapons of war to the Erdogan government,"   more

Pappas Reintroduces Legislation To Support Rural Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a small business owner and Co-Chair of the bipartisan Small Business Caucus, reintroduced the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act alongside Representatives Alex Mooney (WV-02) and Henry Cuellar (TX-28) to examine problems small businesses in rural areas face when they attempt to access capital. "New Hampshire's small businesses are the backbone of o  more

Pappas Sworn In For Third Term In Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2023: * * * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after being sworn in as a member of the 118th Congress, his third term representing New Hampshire's First District. "It is the honor of a lifetime to represent my home state in Congress, and I will continue to bring New Hampshire common sense with me to Washington and focus on results. In this next Congress, I will c  more

Pappas, Kuster Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves From Foreign Adversaries
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2023: Yesterday, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02) in reintroducing the bipartisan Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act for the 118th Congress. This bill would ban China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other sanctioned nations from purchasing oil from the U.S. Strat  more

Rep. Kuster: Bipartisan Addiction And Mental Health Task Force Highlights Priorities For 118th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Jan. 10, 2023: * * * The co-chairs of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, Reps. Annie Kuster (NH-02), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), and David Trone (MD-06), met to highlight the Task Force's wins in the 117th Congress and recommit to its bipartisan mission of addressing the issues of mental health and substance use disorder. Following the meeting, the Members released the following statem  more

Senator Hassan Discussed Her New Medication-Assisted Treatment Law with NH Health Leaders at Visit to Farnum Center
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Jan. 11 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, Senator Maggie Hassan visited the Farnum Center in Manchester to discuss her new law that will increase access to medication-assisted treatment, helping address the opioid crisis. The year-end government funding package that President Biden recently signed into law includes Senator Hassan's bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act, which eliminates a  more

Senator Hassan Tours Grafton County Digital Forensic Lab
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan yesterday toured the Grafton County Digital Forensic Lab, where she heard about their work to investigate illegal drug sales, including those targeted at young people. Drug dealers have become more sophisticated in their use of digital technology to sell fentanyl, methamphetamine, and other deadly drugs, and they are constantly evolving their efforts to avoid detection - fo  more

Shaheen Continues 'Invest in New Hampshire' Tour, Highlighting Federal Awards to Support Public Transportation & Food Access
DOVER, New Hampshire, Jan. 12 -- 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, continued her "Invest in NH" tour with stops in Dover and Manchester. The "Invest in NH" tour highlights important projects for which Shaheen secured funding through the fiscal year (FY) 2023 government funding bill that was signed into law, which includes more than $111 million for New Hampshire thr  more

Shaheen Launches 'Invest in NH Tour,' Highlighting Federal Dollars Coming to NH through New Government Funding Law
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) - launched her "Invest in NH" tour. This tour highlights important projects for which Shaheen secured funding through the FY 2023 government funding bill that was signed into l  more