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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving New Hampshire Newsletter for Sunday April 16, 2023 ( 13 items )  

Biden Boosts Funding for Shaheen Provision in Historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Bolster U.S. Supply Chain
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 14, 2023: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded the Biden administration's announcement of $50 million in funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law to implement a Shaheen provision to help states ensure that smart manufacturing technologies and high-performance computing are more accessible for small- and medium-sized domestic manufacturing firms. Shaheen's provision established   more

ICYMI: Shaheen Helps Lead Bipartisan Resolution Marking 1st Anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza's Unjustified Arrest and Detention
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 11, 2023: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, recently joined U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) to introduce a bipartisan resolution in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza's arrest. The resolution condem  more

Kuster Highlights Importance of Mental Health Support, Treatment With Greater Nashua Mental Health
NASHUA, New Hampshire, April 14 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 13, 2023: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with leadership and clinicians at Greater Nashua Mental Health (GNMH) to discuss their work and share updates on her efforts to address the substance use epidemic and end the stigma around treatment. During the roundtable, Kuster and local health care providers discussed the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and the importance of acce  more

Kuster Highlights New Energy, Water Investments in Rural Communities
CHICHESTER, New Hampshire, April 11 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 10, 2023: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined USDA Rural Development officials and local business leaders to highlight new investments in renewable energy and clean water heading to New Hampshire. During the tour, Kuster, a senior Member of the prominent Energy and Commerce Committee, discussed the importance of expanding access to clean energy and developing new infrastruct  more

Kuster Leads Legislation To Protect Medication Abortion Access
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 11, 2023: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced her support of the Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act, legislation to reaffirm the FDA's authority to approve medication abortion and safeguard health care providers' ability to prescribe medication abortion via telehealth. In the wake of the Texas court decision revoking approval of mifepristone, this legislation reiterates that FDA scient  more

NH Delegation Announces Over $9M in Emergency Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 14, 2023: The New Hampshire congressional delegation announced $9,046,434 from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the State of New Hampshire through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. These funds, allocated under the ERA2 program created by congressional Democrats' American Rescue Plan Act, assists New Hampshire renters with rent and other housing expenses, including energy and ut  more

Pappas Cosponsors Legislation to Protect Abortion Rights
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 14, 2023: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) continues to take action to protect women's rights and reproductive freedom, cosponsoring the Women's Health Protection Act and the Protecting Reproductive Freedom Act. "We cannot allow radical politicians and judges to turn back the clock on women's rights, and I remain committed to doing all I can to restore and defend the right to safe and legal a  more

Pappas Introduces Bill to End Federal Taxes on PFAS Remediation
WASHINGTON, April 14 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 13, 2023: After listening to the concerns of First District constituents, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) has introduced new legislation, theNo Taxation on PFAS Remediation Act, which would remove federal taxes on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination reimbursements. Pappas has heard from constituents with private wells who used New Hampshire's PFAS Rebate Program for out-  more

REP. ESTES: AEROSPACE CAUCUS LAUNCHES WEBSITE, INCREASES MEMBERSHIP
WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 14, 2023: Today Chairman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced that the House Aerospace Caucus website is now live at estes.house.gov/aerospace. A hub for those interested in the aerospace industry and related legislation, the website includes the latest Aerospace Caucus news, membership and key industry statistics. Four new members have also joined the House Aerospace Caucus: Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas), Trac  more

SHAHEEN LEADS NH DELEGATION IN ANNOUNCING MORE THAN $9M IN EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE FOR NH FAMILIES IN NEED
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, April 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 14, 2023: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led the New Hampshire congressional delegation in announcing $9,046,434 from the U.S. Department of Treasury for the State of New Hampshire through the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) program. These funds, allocated under the ERA2 program created by congressional Democrats' American Rescue Plan Act, assists New Hampshire renters w  more

Shaheen, Hassan & Pappas Meet With Planned Parenthood of Northern New England & NH Providers for Roundtable Discussion in Manchester on Anti-Woman TX Abortion Pill Ruling
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, April 13 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 12, 2023: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and New Hampshire family care providers at the Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) Manchester Health Center. The discussion centered around the recent ruling out of Texas from U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk -   more

Shaheen, Hassan & Pappas Meet With Planned Parenthood of Northern New England & NH Providers for Roundtable Discussion in Manchester on Anti-Woman TX Abortion Pill Ruling
MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, April 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 13, 2023: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a roundtable discussion with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and New Hampshire family care providers at the Planned Parenthood of Northern New England (PPNNE) Manchester Health Center. The discussion centered around the recent ruling out of Texas from U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk -  more

Shaheen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Support for Rural Water Systems
WASHINGTON, April 12 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on April 11, 2023: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) recently reintroduced bipartisan legislation to provide rural communities under economic strain with expanded assistance to repair, modernize and renovate failing water infrastructure. The Assistance for Rural Water Systems Act would grant the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) additional authorities to provide   more