{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-releases-end-of-year-round-up-for-2022", "Senator Hassan Releases End of Year Round Up for 2022", "2022-12-27", "2022", "2022-12", "Democrat", "Senate", "NH", "Margaret Wood Hassan", "H001076", "www.hassan.senate.gov", "hassan", "https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 As 2022 comes to a close, the office of Senator Maggie Hassan released key highlights from the second year of the 117th Congress.\n\n\u201c2022 was a boon for bipartisanship, and a powerful reminder of what we as a country can achieve when we come together to find common ground. I have always sought to follow the example of Granite Staters who every day set aside differences to solve problems \u2013 and by doing so, we have passed critical legislation to address some of the most pressing challenges that we face as a nation,\u201d said Senator Hassan. \u201cAs I begin my second term in Congress next year, I look forward to continuing to build bipartisan cooperation to support the needs of families and our economy. And as we look to 2023, I wish my fellow Granite Staters happy holidays and a wonderful New Year.\u201d\n\nWatch Senator Hassan\u2019s 2022 recap video here.\n\nBy the Numbers\n\n74,000+ responses to constituent emails, letters, and calls\n\n9 million: The number of surprise medical bills prevented to date by Senator Hassan\u2019s bipartisan No Surprises Act that went into effect this year\n\n1 POW/MIA flag returned to its rightful place at Arlington National Cemetery\u2019s administration building\n\n6 birthday cards sent to Granite Staters on their 100th - and 109th birthday! - by Senator Hassan\n\n#1 most bipartisan Senator according to the Lugar Center-Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy\n\nNearly 75 percent of bills and resolutions introduced by Senator Hassan had a Republican cosponsor\n\n12 seconds: Fastest mini-crossword completed by Senator Hassan\n\n10 Key Accomplishments\n\nInvesting in American Manufacturing & Research: Senator Hassan and colleagues passed into law the bipartisan CHIPS & Science Act, which strengthens our economic and national security by providing critical investments in semiconductor manufacturing and research and development in the U.S. The law will help ensure that the U.S can outcompete China while lowering costs for families and strengthening our supply chains.\n\nCombating the Opioid Epidemic: This year\u2019s government funding bill includes Senator Hassan\u2019s bipartisan Mainstreaming Addiction Treatment (MAT) Act, which eliminates an outdated requirement, the \u2018x-waiver,\u2019 that limits the number of medical practitioners who can prescribe life-saving medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.\n\nDelivering Comprehensive Care for Veterans Exposed to Toxic Substances: A member of the Senate Veterans\u2019 Affairs Committee, Senator Hassan and her colleagues worked to develop and pass into law the PACT Act, which fundamentally reforms and improves how veterans exposed to toxic substances receive health care and benefits from the VA.\n\nImproving Mental Health Support for Young People: The President signed into law a bipartisan bill from Senator Hassan and Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to strengthen mental health resources for young people and help prevent youth suicide. Senator Hassan introduced the bipartisan STANDUP Act after students across New Hampshire reached out to Senator Hassan about the urgent need to address mental health challenges and expand access to resources for young people.\n\nReforming the Postal Service: Senator Hassan and colleagues' bipartisan Postal Service Reform Act is now law. It eliminates requirements that have decimated the Postal Services\u2019 finances, increases transparency and accountability at the agency, guarantees mail delivery six days a week, and strengthens support for postal workers. In her remarks to the press, Senator Hassan said, \u201cGranite Staters \u2013 especially in rural areas \u2013 know that a dependable Postal Service is essential for local communities to thrive, and today\u2019s bill is a testament to the progress that we can make when we come together.\u201d\n\nLowering Prescription Drug Costs: The Inflation Reduction Act included a number of key provisions that Senator Hassan pushed for to take on Big Pharma and address the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs, including allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices \u2013 which will bring down the cost of prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries and help drive down prices across the board \u2013 and capping out-of-pocket expenses for Medicare prescription drugs.\n\nProtecting Fundamental Freedoms: Senator Hassan celebrated and helped pass the Respect for Marriage Act to enshrine marriage equality into law. In her statement, Senator Hassan noted New Hampshire\u2019s proud legacy: \u201cAs the first state in our country to legalize same-sex marriage without the force of a court order, New Hampshire has long led the fight for marriage equality. Today\u2019s signing is the culmination of efforts by advocates working to secure these freedoms for decades, and I\u2019m proud to stand with the LGBTQ+ community in celebration.\u201d\n\nStanding Up to Those Who Enabled the Opioid Epidemic: Senator Hassan and colleagues\u2019 bipartisan legislation to address conflicts of interests in federal contracting - such as McKinsey\u2019s past work with the FDA and opioid manufacturers \u2013 will soon become law. In her advocacy for the legislation, Senator Hassan noted the bill\u2019s importance: \u201cThis bipartisan bill will ensure that companies that work for the federal government are acting in the best interest of the American people \u2013 not Big Pharma.\u201d\n\nHelping Veterans Make the Transition to Civilian Life: President Biden signed into law bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Hassan to strengthen the Solid Start program, which contacts every veteran three times by phone in the first year after they leave active duty service to check in and help connect them to VA programs and benefits. In addition, the year-end funding bill includes a bill Senator Hassan introduced with Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) to designate one week per year as \u201cBuddy Check Week.\u201d The bill is modeled after the American Legion\u2019s \u201cBuddy Check National Week of Calling\u201d that connects veterans to other veterans in order to better ensure that they receive the support that they need.\n\nAddressing Gun Violence: The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act includes a number of measures to address gun violence that Senator Hassan has long pushed for, including: Incentives for states to pass and administer extreme risk protection laws, protecting survivors of domestic violence by closing the \u201cboyfriend loophole,\u201d and enhancing background checks as well as investing in mental health supports and services in schools and communities.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-08T03:32:05Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-releases-end-of-year-round-up-for-2022"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.0486310347914696, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}