WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that Lara Quiroga of Manchester will be his guest at the State of the Union address on February 4, 2020. In October 2019, Pappas introduced the National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act, which would establish a federal grant program to provide resources for law enforcement and first responders to connect with local child specialists and professionals to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a report on the James Webb Space Telescope. The report (GAO-20-224) is entitled "Technical Challenges Have Caused Schedule Strain and May Increase Costs". The report was sent to Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, chairman, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Rep. Jose E. Serrano, D-New York, chairman, Rep. Robert Aderholt,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following news release: Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) and Ranking Member Dianne Feinstein (D-California) applauded the House of Representatives for passing their legislation, the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act (S. 3201), to keep dangerous drugs off the streets. It now heads to the President's desk to be signed into law. The measure   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 28: * * * - Shaheen & Murkowski Lead the Bipartisan Legislation in the Senate that Tackles Obstacles Preventing Adolescent Girls from Accessing Quality Education - Today, 130 Million Girls Around the World are not Regularly Enrolled in School * * * U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) lauded the passage of the House companion legislation to their bipartisan bill -   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The House Ways and Means Committee issued the following testimony by Rebecca Hamilton, co-CEO of the W.S. Badger Co., at a hearing entitled "Legislative Proposals for Paid Family and Medical Leave": My name is Rebecca Hamilton, and I am the co-CEO (collaborative executive officer) of the W.S. Badger Company. We are a small, family-owned and run, mission driven manufacturer based in rural Gilsum, New Hampshire, population 802. We have been producing organic balms and perso  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: In December, President Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020, which included legislation authored by Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) that would impose targeted sanctions on pipe-laying vessels involved in the construction of Russia's Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. Some observers thought that the bipartisan amendment to the defense bill was to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Opioid Task Force, announced that Ross Cunningham, Superintendent of the Merrimack County Department of Corrections, will be her guest at next week's State of the Union Address. Cunningham has worked to reduce drug related recidivism by improving access to medication assisted treatment (MAT) for justice-involved Granite Staters with substa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on the 34th anniversary of the Challenger disaster, which took the life of Concord High School teacher Christa McAuliffe, along with the lives of crew members Dick Scobee, Gregory Jarvis, Judith Resnik, Ronald McNair, Mike Smith and Ellison Onizuka. "Everyone in New Hampshire remembers where they were on the day of the Challenger disaster," said Kuster. "Our nation and the students who were privileged to ha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Jan. 29: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on President Trump signing the U.S. - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA), which she voted in favor of last month. The agreement is the result of extensive renegotiation efforts between the United States, Canada and Mexico to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which has been in place for over 25 years. In addition to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on the Trump administration's Medicaid block grant guidance what she said threatens coverage and access to care for vulnerable Americans: "The Trump Administration's sabotage of health care for millions of Americans continues with this attack on some of our most vulnerable individuals. The Administration's new block grant guidance is a reckless attempt to cut Medicaid and it will be devastating to Granite   more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) unveiled her Clean Energy Agenda and held a roundtable discussion with environment and energy policy experts. Kuster's Clean Energy Agenda consists of legislation she has led and that she is supporting to address climate change and transition to a clean energy economy. "We cannot fight climate change without building a clean, energy efficient economy," said Rep. Kus  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Jan. 30: * * * - The five-year, $760 billion framework will put Americans to work and includes priorities that Congressman Pappas has championed, including substantial investments in our nation's water infrastructure and the establishment of new EPA programs to detect, prevent, and treat PFAS. * * * Congressman Pappas, who serves on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, helped unveil Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - The Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act provides $500 million for Nationwide Network of Safe Walking and Biking Routes * * * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) alongside Congressman Dan Lipinski (IL-03) and Jared Huffman (CA-02) introduced the Connecting America's Active Transportation System Act. Their legislation provides $500 million in funding for a federal grant program   more

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On Friday, January 31st at 9:00 AM in Manchester, Congressman Pappas will visit Manchester Central Fire Station to meet with first responders, local officials, and health providers who are partners of Manchester's ACERT (Adverse Childhood Experiences Response Team) program to discuss the work they are doing to mitigate childhood trauma through Safe Stations and other resources. Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- 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, led a letter with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) calling on the Trump administration to boost funding for the Older Americans Act (OAA) in his upcoming budget proposal to Congress for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The Meals on Wheels program operates under t  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- In the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, sent a question to the Chief Justice for review by the Senate: The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Hassan's question is for the House managers: Did acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney waive executive privilege in his October 17 press conference in which he stated that there was "political influence" in the Trump administration's decision to withhold aid to Ukraine? Mr. Manager JEFFRIES. Mr. C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on news of the death of Air Force Capt. Ryan S. Phaneuf of Hudson, who was killed during a plane crash in Afghanistan: "I am devastated to hear of the passing of Air Force Captain Ryan S. Phaneuf who died while bravely serving our country, and my prayers are with his family and loved ones at this tragic time. "His death is a somber reminder of all the men and women in uniform currently in harm's way in A  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement applauding President Trump's signing of bipartisan legislation, which she cosponsored, to codify in law that grant funding for houses of worship and nonprofit organizations must be available for small states like New Hampshire, not just major metropolitan areas. Senator Hassan is a member of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Se  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Finance Committee who voted to advance the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), released the following statement after President Trump signed into law the bipartisan bill implementing the trade agreement: "The USMCA is a real win for businesses, consumers, and workers. In particular, the bipartisan trade agreement will help to level the playing field f  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan spoke out against the Trump Administration's announcement of new guidance that would allow states to implement Medicaid block grants, which could dramatically reduce the amount of Medicaid funding. "Make no mistake about this - 'block grants' are just code for massive cuts that will directly harm children and families, individuals who experience disabilities, seniors, and Am  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Eric Adams Has Gained National Recognition for His Work as Laconia's Prevention, Enforcement, and Treatment Coordinator * * * Senator Maggie Hassan announced that she will host Laconia Police Officer Eric Adams as her guest of honor for President Trump's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 4. Eric has gained national recognition for his work as Laconia's Prevention, Enforcement,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Amid reports of potential coronavirus cases in New Hampshire, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan is urging all Granite Staters to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) precautionary measures - akin to those recommended for flu prevention such as frequent handwashing, staying home when sick, and covering your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing. Anyone who feels sick and who has visited   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, called on President Trump to apologize for comments that minimized the Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) experienced by service members in Iraq following missile strikes by Iran: "For generations, battlefield traumatic brain injuries were not understood and often dismissed," said Shaheen.   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- In the Senate impeachment trial of President Trump, Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, sent a question to the Chief Justice for review by the Senate: The CHIEF JUSTICE. Senator Shaheen asks the House managers: The President's counsel has argued that the alleged conduct set out in the articles does not violate a criminal statute and thus may not constitute grounds for impeachment as "high Crimes and Misdemeanors." Does this reasoning imply that if the President does not  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, regarding the 34th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster: "The loss of the Challenger crew was a tragedy that touched the lives of millions of Americans and people across the world," said Shaheen. "For Granite Staters, and for teachers and educators across the United States, there will always be a special place in our hearts for Christa McAuliffe. Christa McAullife was on a mis  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after a Senate vote to allow witnesses in the Senate impeachment trial failed to garner enough votes. Senator Shaheen voted in favor of witnesses testifying in the trial. "Congress has an obligation to the Constitution and the American people to conduct a fair trial and examine all the evidence. Witnesses have been a part of every Senate   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after President Trump signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement into law: "International trade has long spurred New Hampshire's economy, creating good paying jobs and opportunities for small businesses," said Shaheen. "This trade deal makes improvements to NAFTA that will help empower Granite State businesses while protecting American workers and safeguarding our environment. "I was very pleased that this  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement after the Trump administration opened the door for states to apply to block grant their respective Medicaid programs, which would cap the funding that states receive for this program: "The current funding model for Medicaid programs allows for the program to adapt based on local need. "Nearly 75 million Americans and 180,000 Granite Staters rely on Medicaid to access the health care they need to live   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a bicameral, bipartisan letter with Senator Angus King (I-ME) and a group of lawmakers to Acting Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Chad Wolf, urging the administration to immediately increase the statutory cap of H-2B visas for fiscal year 2020. The funding legislation signed into law last month authorized the Secretary of the Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- 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, led a letter with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) calling on the Trump administration to boost funding for the Older Americans Act (OAA) in his upcoming budget proposal to Congress for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The Meals on Wheels program operates und  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Shaheen's Bill would Give Students Access to Comprehensive Online Database to Manage Debt & Better Navigate Repayment - Americans Owe More than $1.5 Trillion in Student Loan Debt - Surpassing Total Credit Card Debt * * * This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced the Simplifying Access to Student Loan Information Act, which calls for the development of a central online por  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced that she will be joined by Nashua Police Chief Michael Carignan for the President's State of the Union Address on Tuesday, February 4 to raise awareness about the mental health challenges that many law enforcement and other first responders face as a result of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Last Week, President Trump Said He'd Consider Cutting Medicare and Social Security Following the 2017 Republican Tax Law * * * U.S. Senator Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined their colleagues in calling on President Trump to retract statements that he made last week saying that he would be open to cutting earned benefits  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Last Week, President Trump Said He'd Consider Cutting Medicare and Social Security Following the 2017 Republican Tax Law * * * U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined their colleagues in calling on President Trump to retract statements that he made last week saying that he would be open to cutting earned benefits   more