WASHINGTON, March 25 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying a bid protest filed by Esterhill Boat Service Corp. of Franconia, New Hampshire. According to the GAO, Esterhill Boat Service Corporation (Esterhill), a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), "protests the terms of request for lease proposals (RLP) No. 36C24119R0099, issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to lease medical office space for a community-based outpatient clinic (C  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law by President Obama: "The ACA has been a success for New Hampshire, and during this public health crisis, this administration should be expanding access to health care coverage rather than eliminating it". "Thanks to the ACA, hundreds of thousands of Granite Staters have health care coverage and pre-existing condition protections.  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - New Law Underscores Importance of Expanding Broadband Amid COVID-19 Pandemic to Improve Telehealth, Online Learning in New Hampshire and Across the Country * * * As communities in New Hampshire and across the country experience an even greater need for reliable broadband amid the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senators Maggie H  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - New Law Underscores Importance of Expanding Broadband Amid COVID-19 Pandemic to Improve Telehealth, Online Learning in New Hampshire and Across the Country * * * As communities in New Hampshire and across the country experience an even greater need for reliable broadband amid the COVID-19 pandemic, President Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jeanne   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 25 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: This week, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined her colleagues to support the Ensuring Coverage in Public Health Emergencies Act of 2020. This legislation would require a special enrollment period for the ACA Marketplace in the event of a public health emergency declaration and require health plans to cover any testing, treatment, and services related to COVID-19 and other future public health e  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is calling on Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to act immediately with a robust COVID-19 response package to support New Hampshire's health care system, workers, families and small businesses. Kuster warned of the dire consequences of inaction. In the letter, Kuster urged H  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 26 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Annie Kuster (D-NH) is backing the Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act, legislation to force President Trump to implement the Defense Production Act of 1950. This legislation would federalize the manufacturing and distribution of scarce in-demand medical supplies in order to cure the growing inefficiencies of 50 states and thousands of hospitals competing against each other for   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 24 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 23: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the 10th Anniversary of President Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law. Kuster is a member of the House Committee on Energy & Commerce, which has jurisdiction over health care, Medicare & Medicaid, environmental protections, and many other issues. Her legislation, the Protecting America  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined her colleagues to support legislation that was introduced by Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) to help small businesses, nonprofits, and New Hampshire workers facing unprecedented economic challenges as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. The Too Small To Fail Act takes concrete steps to support small businesses and workers who have been hit hard by this virus. Among   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) sent a letter last night to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor, expressing their deep concern over the agencies' poor response to New Hampshire's call for medical suppli  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - $350 Billon Small Business Lending Legislation Will Provide Cash Advances and Zero Interest Loans to Support NH's Main Street Economy * * * Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and 10 original co-sponsors introduced new legislation to help small businesses, nonprofits, and New Hampshire workers facing unprecedented economic challenges as a result of the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak. The Too Sm  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on March 23 marking the 10th anniversary of President Obama signing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act into law: "For people in New Hampshire and across the country, the Affordable Care Act is a lifesaving law. "Ten years ago today President Obama signed this landmark health care legislation into law, ensuring that millions of Americans could receive health coverage as well as essential patie  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the Senate passage of the latest coronavirus response and relief package that includes substantial aid to hospitals and health systems, a significant increase in Unemployment Insurance benefits for workers, and direct payments to American families to help them weather the current economic downturn. Last week, Pappas urged House leaders to address the pressin  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: As the House of Representatives begins work on a third legislative package to address the spiraling impact of coronavirus, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) outlined his priorities for this critical legislation, urging the House leadership to put a focus on the urgent needs of Main Street small businesses and their workers who are struggling. Specifically, in a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi an  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) sent a letter last night to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor, expressing their deep concern over the agencies' poor response to New Hampshire's call for medical supp  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 26 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas (NH-01) held a telephone town hall to discuss the COVID-19 (coronavirus) public health crisis and take questions from New Hampshire residents. Kuster and Pappas were joined on the call by Lisa Morris, Director of the Division of Public Health Services at the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (NH-DHHS) and Dr. Jonathan Ballard,  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 26: Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02), and Jared Huffman (CA-02) led 19 House colleagues in urging Vice President Pence's COVID-19 Task Force to prioritize the needs of rural health care providers, even after Congress passes the economic stimulus package aimed at providing immediate relief for families, businesses, and workers in rural and urban communities alike  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 24: * * * - Bipartisan letter calls for reestablishment of tax provision to help small businesses retain workers and prevent painful layoffs * * * As bicameral negotiations continue on a third Coronavirus package, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congressman Jim Hagedorn (MN-01) have continued to fight for small businesses and American workers by leading a bipartisan letter with 17 of t  more

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement after the House passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that the Senate passed unanimously on Thursday. The legislation now heads to the president's desk for signature. "Our country has not faced a crisis like this pandemic in generations, and this bipartisan legislation will provide significant support for Ame  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senator Maggie Hassan applauded Senate passage of the latest bipartisan COVID-19 response package: "This bipartisan legislation will help provide the support that Granite Staters need right now as they grapple with the fallout of this unprecedented epidemic," Senator Hassan said. "I appreciate the good-faith efforts by my colleagues on both sides of the aisle that led to a much stronger bipartisan C  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Affordable Care Act being signed into law: * * * - In Response to COVID-19, Senator Hassan Reiterates Call for Additional Open Enrollment Period * * * "As our country grapples with the unprecedented effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, access to quality health insurance could not be more important. In the days ahead, I will continue to push for additional bipartisan legisla  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - In Bipartisan Letter, Senators Note that Domestic Violence Service Providers Expect an Increase in the Need for Services During the Pandemic * * * U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and other colleagues in a bipartisan letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice urging the agencies to do mor  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 26: * * * - NH Delegation Letter Follows Joint Call with NH Governor Chris Sununu Last Week to President Trump, Urging Swift Delivery of Critical Medical Supplies & Personal Protective Equipment * * * U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) sent a letter last night to Department of Health and Human Servi  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- 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 bipartisan group of 39 Senators calling on the Trump administration to work with Congress to deliver much-needed assistance to airports across the country grappling with the urgent public health challenges posed by the coronavirus. In a letter to President Trump, the Senators wrote, "Airports play a ke  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 25: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, issued the following statement after Senate Democrats and Republicans reached a final agreement on new coronavirus response legislation to provide urgent relief to workers, small businesses, health care providers, hospitals and families impacted by this public health crisis  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 25: * * * - The bipartisan relief package would provide $377 billion in desperately needed economic assistance for small businesses impacted by the coronavirus outbreak * * * U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, released with U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Susan Collins (R-ME) the final  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on March 26: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) sent a letter last night to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor, expressing their deep concern over the agencies' poor response to New Hampshire's call fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen joined a bipartisan group of senators to urge President Trump to exercise authorities used in the wake of natural disasters to provide direct emergency assistance to individuals and families, and expand assistance to state and local governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. "As the entire nation faces the challenges of a global pandemic, we are   more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) offered with Senator James Lankford (R-OK) and their colleagues a bipartisan amendment to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARE) Act, which would increase the bill's $300 limit on the charitable giving deduction to one-third of the standard deduction: to up to $4,000 for an individual's and $8,000 for married couples for the remainder of 2020. "Chari  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Plan will Require the Full Use of Defense Production Act * * * U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced new legislation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to expedite the procurement of medical equipment, under the Defense Production Act (DPA), to combat the spread of coronavirus. Despite multiple announcements, President Donald Trump has not utilized the fede  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Plan will Require the Full Use of Defense Production Act * * * U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) announced new legislation with Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) to expedite the procurement of medical equipment, under the Defense Production Act (DPA), to combat the spread of coronavirus. Despite multiple announcements, President Donald Trump has not utilized the feder  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of senators to urge President Trump to exercise authorities used in the wake of natural disasters to provide direct emergency assistance to individuals and families, and expand assistance to state and local governments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. "As the entire nation faces the challenges of a global pa  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation Increases Funding for Meals on Wheels and Other Programs that Are Especially Critical for Seniors Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic * * * President Donald Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senators Maggie Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen to reauthorize the Older Americans Act, which will strengthen and increase funding for Meals on Wheels and other pro  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * - Bipartisan Legislation Increases Funding for Meals on Wheels and Other Programs that Are Especially Critical for Seniors Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic - Latest Senate-Passed COVID-19 Response Package Also Includes Additional $500 Million for Nutrition Service Programs, Including Meals on Wheels * * * President Donald Trump signed into law bipartisan legislation cosponsored by Senators Ma  more