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| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/on-senate-floor-senator-hassan-pushes-resolution-slamming-trumps-taxpayer-funded-political-ads | On Senate Floor, Senator Hassan Pushes Resolution Slamming Trump’s Taxpayer-Funded Political Ads | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today took to the Senate Floor to pass a Senate Resolution that pushes for accountability over President Trump’s new political ad campaign promoting himself paid for with taxpayer dollars. The ads appear to clearly violate federal laws that prohibit the use of taxpayer dollars to promote a political party or candidate. New reporting today revealed that President Trump personally directed the creation of the ads, and that the funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security. The latest reporting suggests that the ad campaign could cost $20 million in taxpayer funding. Senator Hassan today introduced a Senate Resolution stating what members on both sides of the aisle have already publicly said — that these ads should not be paid for with taxpayer dollars. Despite that, Senate Republicans blocked consideration of the measure. Senator Hassan slammed the effort to block the resolution and urged the White House to reverse course. Click here to see video of Senator Hassan’s remarks on the floor, or see key quotes below: “On televisions across the country right now, people are being inundated with all kinds of political ads, but the ending of these ads is unlike any other. If someone's watching this ad, right at the end, at the bottom of the screen, you find out that this publicity stunt isn't paid for by President Trump or one of his PAC's or even one of his billionaire friends. No. This ad is paid for by you, the American taxpayer.” “I've introduced a resolution that's quite simple. It just tells the President that he is wrong, that these ads need to be pulled down and that they should not be paid for with taxpayer dollars.” “The American people want their tax dollars to go towards helping them and keeping them safe, not propaganda campaigns for a President. He's welcome to run whatever ads he wants with his own riches, but with taxpayer dollars, money that people have worked hard to earn, he needs to follow the law.” “One of the ads is literally one of the Pre… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-collins-urge-department-of-commerce-to-immediately-release-funding-guidance-to-help-communities-take-advantage-of-broadband-expansion | Shaheen, Collins Urge Department of Commerce to Immediately Release Funding Guidance to Help Communities Take Advantage of Broadband Expansion | 2026-09-29 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) are calling on the U.S. Department of Commerce to immediately issue guidance regarding the use of Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program funds for non-deployment activities so that communities can get funding out the door to eligible projects. In a bipartisan letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information at the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Arielle Roth, the Senators note that without guidance, up to $21 billion in funding intended to support the adoption of new broadband infrastructure is in limbo across the country. The letter is cosigned by Senators Angus King (I-ME), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Mark Warner (D-VA). The Senators wrote, in part: “As you know, approximately $21 billion in BEAD funding remains following the approval of state proposals for broadband deployment [...] Closing the digital divide requires not only broadband infrastructure investments, but also complementary efforts to support adoption and other activities that maximize the value of those investments. States have dedicated significant time and resources developing their BEAD plans and are eager to use their full awarded allocations to connect every American with broadband service.” They continued: “NTIA approved all 56 BEAD Final Proposals by the end of last month. In early September, NTIA announced an additional round of funding to address locations that remain unserved. This is a worthy goal but one that can advance with a parallel effort providing non-deployment funding supporting the long-term success of broadband investments. Non-deployment activities authorized under the BEAD Program are meant to complement efforts to expand broadband [...] such as workforce development programs, telehealth connectivity and technical assistance for rural small businesses enjoy bipartisan support. These investments wi… | 1 | 2026-09-30T10:57:52Z | 2026-09-30T10:59:04Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/09/28/2026/shaheen-joins-bipartisan-calls-for-trump-administration-to-extend-and-redesignate-tps-for-ukrainians | Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Calls for Trump Administration to Extend and Redesignate TPS for Ukrainians | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined 30 of her Senate colleagues in calling on the Trump Administration to issue an 18-month extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukrainians living in the United States as Vladimir Putin continues his war of aggression against their homeland. The bipartisan letter, led by U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), to Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, underscores how a failure to extend TPS ahead of its expiration next month would send thousands of Ukrainians back into a war zone that has resulted in significant civilian casualties, infrastructure damage and displacement. The Senators wrote, in part: “Ukraine was initially designated for TPS on April 19, 2022, on the basis of ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions caused by Russia’s military actions within the country […] Subsequent reviews of in-country conditions found that the situation in the country had not sufficiently improved; accordingly, TPS for Ukraine was extended and redesignated through April 19, 2025, and extended once more beginning on April 20, 2025.” They continued: “Protecting the approximately 101,000 Ukrainian TPS holders currently living in the United States is a humanitarian imperative, but also a sound economic decision. Thanks to the work authorization granted by their TPS status, Ukrainian TPS holders have contributed approximately $2.6 billion to our economy each year and have provided approximately $716 million in taxes annually […] Terminating TPS for this population risks disrupting these industries, increasing costs for American consumers by forcing thousands of experienced workers out of their jobs.” They concluded: “Current conditions in Ukraine clearly merit the continuation of TPS status. The ongoing war has caused a humanitarian crisis and damage to critical civilian infrastructure has left many with limited… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/with-senate-returning-to-washington-in-search-of-affordability-solutions-shaheen-pushes-for-floor-vote-on-bipartisan-bill-to-cap-monthly-insulin-costs | With Senate Returning to Washington in Search of Affordability Solutions, Shaheen Pushes for Floor Vote on Bipartisan Bill to Cap Monthly Insulin Costs | 2026-09-28 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – With the U.S. Senate returning to Washington in search of solutions that address the nation’s overwhelming affordability concerns, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is calling for a floor vote on her bipartisan, bicameral legislation to cap monthly insulin costs. The INSULIN Act would cap monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 and continues to gain momentum in the House and Senate. As Senate leaders seek cost-of-living solutions for the American people, Senators on both sides of the aisle are increasingly pointing to the INSULIN Act as an immediate, broadly supported step Congress can take to lower health care costs. Over 40 million Americans live with diabetes, and Shaheen’s INSULIN Act would make a direct impact by lowering the cost of life-saving insulin for millions across the country. “President Trump campaigned on immediately lowering costs for the American people, yet he’s done just the opposite. With millions of American families facing spiking prices as a result of this Administration’s disastrous health care policies, my INSULIN Act is one immediate step Congress can take to directly lower costs for millions of Americans. That’s why it has dozens of bipartisan cosponsors across the House and Senate, and why momentum is growing to take action on the bill,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’ve fought to pass this legislation for years and we are closer than ever before to achieving that goal. I’m joining calls to bring this bill to the floor and show the American people that Congress can still achieve meaningful, bipartisan progress to make life more affordable.” Throughout the August recess and into September, momentum has grown for the INSULIN Act. Recent reporting by Punchbowl News and the New Hampshire Bulletin highlight how Shaheen continues to hear from her constituents and advocate for the passage of her legislation to address affordability concerns. And just last week, reporting from The Washington Sun laid out the “groundswell” of support for the INSULIN Act from Senate Republica… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-tuberville-introduce-legislation-to-ban-toxic-forever-chemicals-in-food-packaging | Senators Hassan, Tuberville Introduce Legislation to Ban Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Food Packaging | 2026-09-26 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) reintroduced legislation to ban toxic PFAS chemicals – also known as ‘forever chemicals’ – in food wrappers and packaging. PFAS chemicals, which are sometimes used in food wrappers to repel grease, oil, and water, are linked to serious health challenges in humans, including cancer. “I’ve heard firsthand about the devastating impact that PFAS exposure has had on many Granite Staters’ lives. These toxic chemicals have no place in or near our food,”said Senator Hassan. “While I am glad that several states and companies have taken steps to get PFAS out of their food packaging, we need a strong federal standard to protect all Americans. That's why I am introducing bipartisan legislation to ban PFAS from all food wrappers and packaging nationwide so that no family has to worry about bringing these dangerous chemicals into their home when they order takeout. I look forward to working across the aisle to get it passed and protect public health.” “Thanks to the Make America Healthy Again movement, Americans have started waking up to the toxic chemicals that are in many of the products and foods we use every day,” said Senator Tuberville. “America has the best resources, technology, and people in the world, so why are we sicker than ever? We need to start taking a closer look at things in our environment that are poisoning us. Our children are the most precious resource we have and we owe it to them to ban toxic chemicals like PFAS from products that have proven to be cancerous.” Senator Hassan first introduced the Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act in 2021. PFAS contamination from food containers, cookware, and consumer products can lead to liver disease, thyroid dysfunction, and several forms of cancer. Following her efforts, several major fast food restaurants – including Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, and Starbucks – voluntarily announced that they would phase out PFAS chemicals from their food packaging. Read the full text of the bill here… | 1 | 2026-09-27T10:23:37Z | 2026-09-27T10:25:08Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognized-as-the-1-most-effective-us-senator | Senator Hassan Recognized as the #1 Most Effective U.S. Senator | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) was named the most effective United States Senator by the nonpartisan Political Grades project. Senator Hassan’s was also recently awarded the University of Cincinnati's Portman Center for Policy Solutions’ “Bipartisan Public Service Award.” “My top priority in the Senate is getting results for the people of New Hampshire. I am committed to working across the aisle to build lasting solutions to the challenges our families and businesses face,” said Senator Hassan. “I will continue working every day to represent our state’s Live Free or Die values and make life better and more affordable for Granite Staters.” Political Grades measures both Senators and Representatives on a series of metrics to determine the most effective member of Congress. Factors include the number of bills they help advance, attendance, and improvement in state metrics since the member has taken office. To read the full Political Grades report, click here. Senator Hassan has worked across the aisle to help pass multiple bills into law, including the No Surprises Act to protect patients from receiving unexpected medical bills; the PACT Act, a historic bill that fundamentally reforms and improves the ways in which veterans exposed to toxic substances receive health care and benefits from the VA; and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which includes a number of key provisions to help advance Granite State priorities. This year, two of Senator Hassan’s bipartisan measures to lower prescription drug costs passed into law: the Increasing Transparency in Generic Drug Applications Act to speed the approval of generic drugs and in turn lower prices for consumers, and the Patients Before Middlemen (PBM) Act to help stop pharmacy benefit managers from driving up prescription drug pricing for seniors. Senator Hassan was previously named a “Bridge Builder” by the non-partisan Bridge Pledge organization and the most bipartisan Member of Congress by the nonpartisan Common Ground Committee in 2024. ### | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-us-senate-unanimously-passes-shaheen-crapo-bipartisan-resolution-to-commemorate-national-community-policing-week | ICYMI: U.S. Senate Unanimously Passes Shaheen, Crapo Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate National Community Policing Week | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) applauded the unanimous passage of their bipartisan resolution to commemorate National Community Policing Week. Shaheen first introduced the resolution in 2017 to establish the first full week of October as National Community Policing Week, and it has been passed annually by the Senate on a bipartisan basis ever since. The bipartisan resolution recognizes the service and sacrifice of the law enforcement community and underscores the importance of community policing. Additionally, it encourages civilians, law enforcement agencies and public servants to work together to find solutions to improve public safety, strengthen community relationships and build trust. “Our communities are safer and stronger when law enforcement and citizens build meaningful relationships,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m proud to see the Senate once again come together to unanimously pass our bipartisan resolution recognizing the tremendous sacrifices law enforcement officers make every day and underscoring the importance of strengthening community policing to improve public safety.” “Collaboration between law enforcement and the local neighborhoods and communities they serve strengthens public trust and improves public safety,” said Senator Crapo. “This resolution recognizes the important role community policing plays in building strong relationships, preventing crime and keeping our communities safe.” The resolution is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Gray Peters (D-MI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). The full text of the bipartisan resolution can be read HERE. Senator Shaheen is a strong advocate on behalf of New Hampshire’s police officers and law enforcement agencies. As a current senior member and former Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, Shaheen has helped to regularly secure resources for New Hampshire’s law enforcement and to improve police-community relations through… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/new-hampshire-congressional-delegation-celebrates-more-than-36-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-granite-state-firefighters | New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Celebrates More than $3.6 Million in Federal Funding to Support Granite State Firefighters | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded more than $3.6 million in federal funding to support firefighters in towns across New Hampshire through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. These grants will allow firefighters, fire departments and other first responders to obtain the equipment, emergency vehicles, protective gear, training and other resources many agencies direly need to protect emergency personnel and Granite State communities from fire and related hazards. “When duty calls, our firefighters and first responders are first to bravely jump into action, heading toward danger to keep our communities safe. It is incumbent upon all of us to do everything we can to support these heroes and ensure they have the resources they need,” said Senator Shaheen. “While we can never repay their service and sacrifice, I’m proud to do all I can in the Senate to support our firefighters and welcome the release of this critical grant funding that will keep first responders and communities across New Hampshire safe and secure.” “Fire fighters run toward danger every day to protect our communities. I’m glad to see this federal funding help New Hampshire fire departments get the equipment and staff that they need to do their jobs safely.” said Senator Hassan. “I will continue working to support first responders with the resources they need.” “Every day New Hampshire firefighters answer the call from our communities and put themselves in harm’s way responding to any number of emergencies. They need the tools, training, and equipment to do their jobs safely,” said Congressman Pappas. “This funding will support equipment and gear upgrades and training for New Hampshire fire departments. I’ll keep working to return federal dollars to our state to support the v… | 1 | 2026-09-26T09:43:57Z | 2026-09-26T09:44:55Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/nh-delegation-celebrates-more-than-36-million-in-federal-funding-to-support-granite-state-firefighters | NH Delegation Celebrates More than $3.6 Million in Federal Funding to Support Granite State Firefighters | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (NH), and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) in announcing that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded more than $3.6 million in federal funding to support firefighters in towns across New Hampshire through its Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. These grants will allow firefighters, fire departments and other first responders to obtain the equipment, emergency vehicles, protective gear, training and other resources many agencies direly need to protect emergency personnel and Granite State communities from fire and related hazards. “Every day New Hampshire firefighters answer the call from our communities and put themselves in harm’s way responding to any number of emergencies. They need the tools, training, and equipment to do their jobs safely,” said Congressman Pappas. “This funding will support equipment and gear upgrades and training for New Hampshire fire departments. I’ll keep working to return federal dollars to our state to support the vital work of our firefighters and first responders.” “When duty calls, our firefighters and first responders are first to bravely jump into action, heading toward danger to keep our communities safe. It is incumbent upon all of us to do everything we can to support these heroes and ensure they have the resources they need,” said Senator Shaheen. “While we can never repay their service and sacrifice, I’m proud to do all I can in the Senate to support our firefighters and welcome the release of this critical grant funding that will keep first responders and communities across New Hampshire safe and secure.” “Fire fighters run toward danger every day to protect our communities. I’m glad to see this federal funding help New Hampshire fire departments get the equipment and staff that they need to do their jobs safely,” said Senator Hassan. “I will continue working to support … | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-introduces-new-legislation-to-lower-energy-costs | Pappas Introduces New Legislation to Lower Energy Costs | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a founding member of the Congressional Lowering Utility Bills Caucus, announced he is introducing three new pieces of legislation to lower energy costs. The bills would increase federal support for heating assistance, expand eligibility to more families, and lower gas and diesel costs. “President Trump’s reckless war with Iran is making it more expensive for Granite Staters to get to work and heat their homes. James, a Navy veteran from New Hampshire, had to come out of retirement because he couldn’t make ends meet. People like James, and countless others who have seen their energy bills more than double, need relief now,” said Congressman Pappas.“New Hampshire families have spent an extra thousand dollars at the pump and filling their fuel tanks because of this war. My legislation would give people the breathing room they need.” The LIHEAP Act would expand the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), one of the most successful programs aimed at reducing energy costs for working families. The American Homes First Act would increase funding for LIHEAP by redirecting $1 billion from President Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ slush fund. The Consumer Fuel Prices Relief Act would provide federal fuel tax relief until the end of September 2027 by pausing the gas tax, the diesel tax, and the aviation fuel tax, while ensuring the benefit is immediately passed on to consumers in full. The legislation builds on his bicameral Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026, introduced in March, which would have suspended the federal gas tax through October 1, 2026. The legislation safeguards and maintains funding for roads, bridges, and gas spill remediation, and holds corporations accountable if they fail to pass along savings to individual consumers. Pappas is a fierce advocate for efforts that lower energy costs for Granite Staters and programs that help low-income families pay their bills. He has repeatedly called on both Democratic and Republican administrations to protect and strengthen … | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-leads-bipartisan-house-effort-pushing-hhs-to-distribute-liheap-funds | Pappas Leads Bipartisan House Effort Pushing HHS to Distribute LIHEAP Funds | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) led a group of 116 bipartisan members in calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take all necessary steps to ensure that the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds are distributed to the states as soon as possible and no later than November 1, 2026. “With a history of repeated funding delays by HHS to states, we are especially concerned for households facing high energy prices this winter who rely on LIHEAP... It is of the utmost importance that the agency ensures funds are released as soon as possible and without congressional intervention throughout Fiscal Year 2027,” wrote the lawmakers. “Since February, crude oil prices have significantly increased, topping significantly more than $100 per barrel at its peaks in April 2026 and recently on September 15, 2026. These price spikes impact home heating oil prices especially, as it is refined from crude oil,” they stated. Emphasizing the importance of the speedy delivery of funds for families who rely on home heating oil, they continued, “Home heating oil will not be delivered without payment in full, up front, which can average $2,300 for just the winter season. For the many families that cannot afford these high costs, LIHEAP is a lifeline. If households don’t receive these funds on schedule, families will go without heat or be forced to make remarkably difficult decisions in order to afford it.” LIHEAP helps low-income individuals and families pay for heating and cooling and mitigates the impacts of rising energy costs and extreme weather events. Across the nation, LIHEAP helps nearly 6 million households afford their energy bills, including nearly 30,000 households in New Hampshire, but Secretary Kennedy’s decision last year to fire all LIHEAP staff last year has put this assistance at risk. In response, Pappas led 89 of his Congressional colleagues in calling for the protection of LIHEAP and the rehiring of all HHS staff who manage the LIHEAP program that were fired in April 202… | 1 | 2026-09-28T11:29:07Z | 2026-09-28T11:30:58Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/nh-delegation-honors-granite-state-law-enforcement-at-congressional-law-enforcement-awards-ceremony | NH Delegation Honors Granite State Law Enforcement at Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Senator Jeanne Shaheen (NH), Senator Maggie Hassan (NH), and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to honor New Hampshire’s law enforcement community at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony. The annual ceremony was held at the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy in Concord where the Congressional delegation presented awards and delivered remarks honoring the bravery, service, and sacrifice of New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers. The New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards were started in 1998 to recognize the exemplary service of New Hampshire’s law enforcement. “To the law enforcement officers being honored this year for going above and beyond to protect and serve our communities, congratulations and thank you,” said Congressman Pappas. “Each individual honored represents the very best that New Hampshire has to offer, as heard through the stories of their acts of bravery under fire, selflessness, life-saving action, and uncommon valor. I’m grateful for the dedication of the men and women of our law enforcement who keep our state safe and strong. We must continue to provide them with the support, resources, and respect that they have earned.” “Too often the service and sacrifice of our dedicated law enforcement officers and personnel go underappreciated and unheralded, so it’s an honor to continue a nearly thirty-year tradition of recognizing New Hampshire’s finest with the Congressional Law Enforcement Awards,” said Senator Shaheen. “This year’s ceremony is my last as a member of Congress, and it has been an honor to work alongside New Hampshire law enforcement in my roles as governor and U.S. Senator. Congratulations to all of those recognized tonight for their courageous work. Their service is a source of great pride and admiration across the Granite State.” “It’s an honor to recognize and thank our law enforcement officers for their courage, dedication, and willingness to serve and protect their fello… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/new-hampshire-congressional-delegation-honors-granite-state-law-enforcement-at-congressional-law-enforcement-awards-ceremony | New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Honors Granite State Law Enforcement at Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony | 2026-09-25 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Concord, NH) – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) honored New Hampshire’s law enforcement community at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony. The annual ceremony was held at the New Hampshire Police Standards and Training Academy in Concord where the Congressional delegation presented awards and delivered remarks honoring the bravery, service and sacrifice of New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers. The New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards were started in 1998 to recognize the exemplary service of New Hampshire’s law enforcement. “Too often the service and sacrifice of our dedicated law enforcement officers and personnel go underappreciated and unheralded, so it’s an honor to continue a nearly thirty-year tradition of recognizing New Hampshire’s finest with the Congressional Law Enforcement Awards,” said Senator Shaheen. “This year’s ceremony is my last as a member of Congress, and it has been an honor to work alongside New Hampshire law enforcement in my roles as governor and U.S. Senator. Congratulations to all of those recognized tonight for their courageous work. Their service is a source of great pride and admiration across the Granite State.” “It’s an honor to recognize and thank our law enforcement officers for their courage, dedication, and willingness to serve and protect their fellow Granite Staters. Public safety is the most fundamental task of any government. I am deeply grateful for our law enforcement officers’ work to keep our communities safe, and I will continue to stand with law enforcement and support their important work,” said Senator Hassan. “To the law enforcement officers being honored this year for going above and beyond to protect and serve our communities, congratulations and thank you,” said Congressman Pappas. “Each individual honored represents the very best that New Hampshire has to offer, as heard through the stories of their acts… | 1 | 2026-09-29T11:07:12Z | 2026-09-29T11:08:49Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-joins-democratic-veterans-in-demanding-trump-hold-china-accountable-for-support-to-iran/ | Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans in Demanding Trump Hold China Accountable for Support to Iran | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a Navy Reserve veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, joined Congressman Pat Ryan (NY-18) and 12 fellow Democratic veterans in a letter urging President Trump to confront China over its support to Iran. The lawmakers sent the letter ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to the White House this week. On July 17, an Iranian ballistic missile struck sleeping quarters at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, killing three U.S. soldiers and wounding four others. The Wall Street Journal reported that Iran obtained high-resolution satellite imagery of the base from Chinese entities before and after the strike, and that U.S. officials connected that intelligence to the attack. The lawmakers demanded Trump hold Xi accountable for Beijing’s role in U.S. troop deaths, and that he publicly condemn China’s support for IRGC operations. “As veterans, we know what it means to send Americans into harm’s way, and we know what is owed to them in return: the truth, and a Commander-in-Chief willing to hold accountable anyone and everyone who might do harm to our troops,” the veterans wrote. The lawmakers wrote: “We implore you to use your meeting to strongly condemn China’s sharing of satellite information that resulted in the deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in Jordan on July 17th, and demand that President Xi cease any support, cooperation, and information sharing with Iran and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).” The letter also cited May State Department sanctions on three China-based firms for supplying satellite imagery of U.S. and allied military facilities to Iran. They continued, “In May, the State Department sanctioned three China-based firms for supplying Iran with satellite imagery of American and allied military facilities. Senior officials in your administration reportedly spent months warning their Chinese counterparts that companies in their country were arming Iran with the targeting data. […] Your meeting with President Xi… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-hosts-discussion-on-helping-students-with-disabilities-access-college | Senator Hassan Hosts Discussion on Helping Students with Disabilities Access College | 2026-09-24 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | HOOKSETT – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan joined higher education leaders, students, and disability advocates at Southern New Hampshire University on Monday to discuss her bipartisan Respond, Innovate, Succeed, and Empower (RISE) Act, which would make it easier for students with disabilities to access accommodations in college. The legislation, which Senator Hassan introduced alongside Senator Jim Banks (R-IN), would help reduce barriers that students with disabilities face when seeking accommodations in higher education, including by allowing students to use documentation that previously qualified them for accommodations rather than requiring them to provide duplicative documentation that can be costly and time intensive to secure. The bill advanced from the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in July. “It was great to be at Southern New Hampshire University to hear from students about their experiences on campus, and the work of staff at colleges and universities across the Granite State to make sure that all students, regardless of any disabilities, have access to higher education,” said Senator Hassan. “The start of college can bring extra challenges for students with disabilities, who may be forced to provide unnecessary paperwork and pay for expensive tests to reestablish a documented disability. I know first-hand the importance of every child being able to learn at school and fully participate in our communities, which is why I will continue to urge my colleagues to pass my bipartisan RISE Act and ease the transition from high school to college for students with disabilities so that they can focus on their education.” See more: Hassan pushes for passage of RISE Act to help students with disabilities attend college (WMUR) At the event, participants shared their experiences and discussed how the RISE Act could ease the transition from high school to higher education for students with disabilities. “For learners with disabilities, the transition to college can bring additional barriers, i… | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-statement-on-nh-libertarian-party-social-media-posts | Pappas Statement on NH Libertarian Party Social Media Posts | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement in response to social media posts that call for political assassinations: "Rhetoric calling for political assassination has no place in New Hampshire or our country — something we should all be able to agree on regardless of our political beliefs. We work out our differences through the democratic process where we engage in civil debate and seek common ground whenever possible. “I urge New Hampshire leaders to condemn the threats and call on social media platforms to enforce terms of use. Our citizen-led government is a model for the nation, and we must ensure everyone can engage in democracy without fear of intimidation or violence." | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-2025-portsmouth-naval-shipyard-economic-impact-report | Shaheen Statement on 2025 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Economic Impact Report | 2026-09-23 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the release of the Seacoast Shipyard Association’s Annual Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Economic Impact Report for 2025: “Portsmouth Naval Shipyard plays a key role in the Navy’s readiness while fueling our local economy. This year’s economic impact report is the latest example of how the Shipyard creates thousands of jobs, strengthens our Seacoast communities and promotes investments that power economies across New England. “As Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, I see firsthand how the Shipyard’s work is critical to ensuring the U.S. is well equipped to deter aggression from adversaries. I have been proud to offer my unwavering support to the Shipyard and its workforce throughout my time in the Senate, and I look forward to the continued impact PNSY will make in the years to come.” As a co-chair of the U.S. Senate Navy Caucus and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and Armed Services Committee, Senator Shaheen has been New Hampshire’s strongest advocate for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the New England shipbuilding industry. Recently, Shaheen led the Maine and New Hampshire Congressional delegations in raising concerns around a new proposed rule that would weaken civil service protections and undermine workers’ rights at the Shipyard. Shaheen also called for the Trump Administration to explain its refusal to process an Unfair Labor Practice charge (ULP) filed by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Metal Trades Council on behalf of its members. In the Committee-approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and the enacted FY 26 NDAA, Shaheen secured full authorization for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program investments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Shaheen’s provision to exempt employees from all four public shipyards from OPM’s civilian hiring freeze and any … | 1 | 2026-09-24T09:44:48Z | 2026-09-24T09:45:52Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-hampshire-delegation-urges-prompt-action-by-air-force-for-pfas-contamination-at-pease/ | New Hampshire Delegation Urges Prompt Action by Air Force for PFAS Contamination at Pease | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | (September 22, 2026) — Last week, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Maggie Hassan (NH), sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force requesting the Air Force provide a firm timeline for prompt funding and treatment of PFAS contamination in two municipal drinking water wells in Portsmouth before the water system falls out of compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. In part, the delegation wrote, “Both wells draw from the same aquifer beneath the former Pease Air Force base that the Air Force has long known is contaminated with PFOA and PFOS. In June 2025, PFOS in the Portsmouth and Collins wells, and PFOA in the Portsmouth well averaged above the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 4.0 ppt maximum contaminant level (MCL) for these chemicals. Together, the two wells supply approximately 1.3 million gallons of water a day – nearly a quarter of the community’s drinking water – with no alternative source if either is taken offline.” The delegation wrote, “New Hampshire families should not have to wonder whether their drinking water is safe because the Air Force has not fulfilled its obligations to clean up PFAS contamination it caused. Treatment facilities to address PFAS contamination typically take about three years from design to construction, yet the City’s $586,400 design-cost request from June 2025 remains unfunded more than a year later. Absent immediate action and funding, Portsmouth risks falling out of compliance with the EPA’s April 2029 deadline under the Safe Drinking Water Act for contamination the Air Force has never denied causing.” The delegation concluded, “We respectfully request the Air Force immediately contact the City of Portsmouth and enter into negotiations on an agreement to fund the design and construction of a PFAS treatment facility for the Portsmouth and Collins wells.” Read the full letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-shaun-sullivan-as-septembers-granite-stater-of-the-month | Senator Hassan Recognizes Shaun Sullivan of Hampton as September's Granite Stater of the Month | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Shaun Sullivan of Hampton as September’s Granite Stater of the Month for his nearly two decades of work supporting vulnerable children in Rwanda and his dedication to serving others as a fire fighter. Shaun first traveled to Rwanda in 2008, and in 2010 began volunteering with Ubaka U Rwanda, an organization that provides shelter and support to homeless children. Since then, he has returned to Rwanda 17 times, helping tutor children, prepare meals, and support their education. Through years of visits, Shaun has formed lasting relationships with the children and has watched many of them grow into adults with careers and families of their own. In addition to returning to Rwanda, Shaun has raised money and awareness for Ubaka U Rwanda and encouraged fellow fire fighters, friends, and family members to get involved. His efforts have inspired others to travel to Rwanda and support the organization themselves, with some returning year after year. Today, Shaun serves as a fire fighter in Portsmouth and continues to return to Rwanda to help ensure that Ubaka U Rwanda can provide children with a safe and supportive place to grow. Senator Hassan launched the “Granite Stater of the Month” initiative in 2017 to recognize outstanding New Hampshire citizens who go above and beyond to help their neighbors and make their communities stronger. To nominate a New Hampshire citizen to be a “Granite Stater of the Month,” constituents can complete the nomination form here. To read Senator Hassan’s statement for the Congressional Record, see below: I am honored to recognize Shaun Sullivan of Hampton as September's Granite Stater of the Month for his extraordinary commitment to public service and nearly two decades of work supporting vulnerable children in Rwanda. Shaun's commitment to serving others began in New Hampshire. After attending Lakes Region Community College to learn about fire science and emergency services, he served as an on-call fire fighter in Merrimack. He then sp… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-hassan-backed-bill-to-increase-transparency-of-government-spending | SIGNED INTO LAW: Hassan-Backed Bill to Increase Transparency of Government Spending | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan to increase transparency in Washington and protect taxpayer dollars was recently signed into law. Currently, billions of dollars in spending are hidden from public disclosure through “Other Transactions Agreements,” or OTAs. The Stop Secret Spending Act requires OTAs to be disclosed in the same manner as grants, contracts, loans, and other government expenditures on the public website USAspending.gov, so Americans can view who is receiving their tax dollars and for what purpose. “Americans deserve to know how their hard-earned tax dollars are being used. Right now, federal agencies are able to hide billions of dollars in spending from public view through agreements that are not subject to normal government spending disclosure requirements,” said Senator Hassan. “I’m pleased to see this bipartisan bill to bring more transparency to government spending become law.” Over the past five fiscal years (October 1, 2021, through September 14, 2026), OTAs have been used across several federal agencies. Some examples include: The Department of Defense has obligated $85 billion through more than 30,000 hard-to-track OTA contracts, of which 1,898 are unclassified contracts of $10-million-or-more; The Department of Homeland Security has obligated $52.2 million through more than 700 OTAs; and The Department of the Interior has obligated $858.8 million through more than 220 OTAs, with many of these actually paid out for the Department of Health and Human Services’ ARPA-H biomedical research contracts. The Stop Secret Spending Act requires the federal government to publish a summary of any spending that remains exempt from public disclosure, including the total amount withheld and the justification for doing so. In addition, Inspectors General of government agencies and departments are required to conduct regular reviews to ensure spending information is being provided to taxpayers in a timely, complete, and accurate manner. This legislation is… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-joins-colleagues-to-demand-investigation-into-dhs-voter-data-misconduct-revealed-by-whistleblower-disclosure | Shaheen Joins Colleagues to Demand Investigation into DHS Voter Data Misconduct Revealed by Whistleblower Disclosure | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined 17 of her colleagues on a letter calling for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) to immediately open an independent investigation into the wrongdoings detailed in a recent whistleblower’s disclosure. The disclosure alleges that DHS is directing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) officers to impersonate voters in violation of state laws to access online voter data as a part of its “Unlawful Voter Initiative,” an effort aimed at manufacturing evidence for President Trump’s unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud. The Senators wrote, in part: “The attached Disclosure confirms that the Department and USCIS leadership have abruptly diverted FDNS from its mission and directed personnel to an ‘Unlawful Voter Initiative’ using highly questionable data and methods to identify purported unlawful voters. DHS and USCIS training materials admit these investigations will include U.S. citizens, some of whom will have federal law enforcement records created about them based on unreliable data and rushed reviews by officers held to quotas. This initiative is placing FDNS employees in an impossible position. They are being directed to take actions in the weeks before the election that this whistleblower believes are against the law and Department policy, and which will harm Americans.” The Senators continued: “The DHS Office of Inspector General’s mission is ‘[t]o provide independent oversight and promote excellence, integrity, and accountability within DHS. We urge you to carry out that mission by immediately opening an independent investigation into the alleged wrongdoings detailed in the whistleblower’s claims, which describe agency leadership directing officers to violate the law and DHS standards of integrity [...] In addition to your investigation, please use every tool at your disposal, including a management alert, to address this immediately and prevent … | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-statement-on-libertarian-party-of-new-hampshires-social-media-posts/ | Goodlander Statement on Libertarian Party of New Hampshire’s Social Media Posts | 2026-09-22 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Concord, N.H. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) released the following statement today after a series of disturbing social media posts calling for political assassinations. “I condemn, with every fiber of my being, the threats of and calls for murder from the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire. Every freedom-loving American — Independents, Republicans, Democrats, and, yes, Libertarians — must do the same. “Calling for the killing of fellow Americans because you disagree is not liberty. It is absolutely anti-American. You can disagree with someone as deeply as humanly possible. But in the United States of America you cannot call for their killing and go unpunished. “I am calling on the New Hampshire Attorney General and federal law enforcement to fully investigate these threats and hold anyone who broke the law accountable. Threats of murder like this have no place in New Hampshire or anywhere in America. They must stop. Now.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-25T10:04:52Z | 2026-09-25T10:05:46Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-delivers-u-s-house-passes-5-goodlander-backed-bills-to-quadruple-authorized-nh-water-funding-stop-big-tech-from-jacking-up-utility-costs-protect-seniors-from-costly-scams-and-strengthe/ | GOODLANDER DELIVERS: U.S. House Passes 5 Goodlander-Backed Bills to Quadruple Authorized NH Water Funding, Stop Big Tech from Jacking Up Utility Costs, Protect Seniors from Costly Scams, and Strengthen Public Safety | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Concord, N.H. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) delivered bipartisan wins for New Hampshire last week in a slate of bipartisan bills that passed the U.S. House. Legislation she championed will move critical New Hampshire water infrastructure projects forward, protect New Hampshire ratepayers from AI datacenter-driven rate hikes, protect seniors from costly scams, crack down on illicit xylazine, and protect emergency AM radio access. “Every Granite Stater deserves access to safe, reliable drinking water,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander on the passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026. “This bipartisan bill moved two critical New Hampshire projects one step closer to receiving the federal resources they need – and it more than quadruples the authorized federal funding for water infrastructure and projects statewide. I’ll keep working to secure the funding our communities need to get these projects built.” This the latest step in a broader push: Goodlander has already helped secure $28.65 million to identify and remove lead pipes statewide, backed the release of more than $9.4 million to help communities and private well owners tackle PFAS contamination, and fought for federal funding to replace Newport’s aging water system. A second bill, the Ratepayer Protection Act, which passed the House by an overwhelming417-3 vote, aims to tackle an emerging problem head-on: large data center operators pay higher rates for their own power use, instead of spreading the cost across every family’s bill. “Hardworking Granite Staters should not be forced to pay for the massive power infrastructure that data centers demand,” Goodlander said. “The Ratepayer Protection Act is commonsense: when a large-load customer jacks up costs or the need for costly upgrades, that customer — not New Hampshire families and small businesses — should foot the bill. Big Tech should never get a free ride on the backs of Granite State ratepayers.” This is the latest front in Goodlander’s fight against utility profiteering:… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/new-hampshire-delegation-urges-prompt-action-by-air-force-for-pfas-contamination-at-pease | New Hampshire Delegation Urges Prompt Action by Air Force for PFAS Contamination at Pease | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Last week U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (NH) and Maggie Hassan (NH) and U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) sent a letter to the Secretary of the Air Force requesting the Air Force provide a firm timeline for prompt funding and treatment of PFAS contamination in two municipal drinking water wells in Portsmouth before the water system falls out of compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act. In part the delegation wrote, “Both wells draw from the same aquifer beneath the former Pease Air Force base that the Air Force has long known is contaminated with PFOA and PFOS. In June 2025, PFOS in the Portsmouth and Collins wells, and PFOA in the Portsmouth well averaged above the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) 4.0 ppt maximum contaminant level (MCL) for these chemicals. Together, the two wells supply approximately 1.3 million gallons of water a day – nearly a quarter of the community’s drinking water – with no alternative source if either is taken offline.” The delegation wrote, “New Hampshire families should not have to wonder whether their drinking water is safe because the Air Force has not fulfilled its obligations to clean up PFAS contamination it caused. Treatment facilities to address PFAS contamination typically take about three years from design to construction, yet the City’s $586,400 design-cost request from June 2025 remains unfunded more than a year later. Absent immediate action and funding, Portsmouth risks falling out of compliance with the EPA’s April 2029 deadline under the Safe Drinking Water Act for contamination the Air Force has never denied causing.” | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-receives-national-recognition-for-bipartisan-policymaking-from-university-of-cincinnati | Senator Hassan Receives National Recognition for Bipartisan Policymaking from University of Cincinnati | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) was recently awarded the University of Cincinnati's Portman Center for Policy Solutions’ “Bipartisan Public Service Award.” Senator Hassan was recognized by former Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), the founder of the Center, for her committed record of bipartisanship and problem solving. Senator Hassan received the award in particular for her work to support people experiencing disabilities, combat the fentanyl crisis, and support our nation’s veterans. This award follows Senator Hassan’s recent recognition as the most effective U.S. Senator by Political Grades. “Granite Staters have always prioritized solutions over partisanship. That’s why I am dedicated to working with anyone to get things done for New Hampshire, including expanding middle class opportunity, supporting small businesses, and keeping America safe, secure, and free,” said Senator Hassan. “I am honored to receive this award and will continue working across the aisle to make life better and more affordable for Granite Staters.” Senator Hassan received the award in Cincinnati earlier this month. Senator Todd Young (R-IN) also received the award. The Portman Center for Policy Solutions recognizes one Republican and one Democratic office holder who exemplify the values of bipartisan, solutions-oriented governance in their work both in Washington, D.C., and their respective states. Established in 2023, the Portman Center’s mission is to encourage civility and bipartisanship in U.S. politics. In addition to this annual recognition, the center supports student fellows and civic leadership development, public policy internships for students, workshops and trainings, research, and an annual symposium. “I know firsthand that to get things done in Congress you need to work across the aisle. Maggie Hassan and Todd Young are two of the best bipartisan legislators, and our new ranking system verifies that. I’m delighted to be giving them the Portman Center’s Bipartisan Public Service Award,”said former U.S. Senator … | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/as-home-heating-season-approaches-shaheen-urges-trump-administration-to-swiftly-release-liheap-funding | As Home-Heating Season Approaches, Shaheen Urges Trump Administration to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Funding | 2026-09-21 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – With diesel prices at historic highs due to the President’s war with Iran and winter approaching, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a bipartisan group of her Senate colleagues in a letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which more than 57,000 Granite Staters rely on to help pay their home heating bills, as swiftly and at the highest level possible. The Senators wrote, in part: “As you know, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (P.L. 119-103) requires the Department of Health and Human Services to distribute no less than 90 percent of its total LIHEAP allotment by November 1, 2026. Given the extraordinary pressure consumers will face this winter, we ask that you make this distribution well before the deadline.” The Senators concluded: “October marks the start of the heating season for many states, and with temperatures already dropping, low-income families and seniors are feeling additional strains on their household budgets. As the main federal program benefiting these individuals with their energy bills, LIHEAP provides critical assistance to vulnerable families and seniors during the cold winter and hot summer months. State agencies and tribes are already activating their LIHEAP programs for the coming winter. A quick release of funding will ensure no gaps in assistance” The full text of the letter can be found HERE. The letter was led by U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and in addition to Shaheen, was signed by Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Senators Angela D. Alsobrooks (D-MD), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Chris Coons (D-DE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Mark Warner (D-VA), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Angus S. King, Jr. (I-ME), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Mark Kelly… | 1 | 2026-09-22T09:42:49Z | 2026-09-22T09:44:35Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-escobar-express-concern-for-apparent-lack-of-support-for-va-advisory-committee-on-women-veterans/ | Goodlander, Escobar Express Concern for Apparent Lack of Support for VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – This week, Representatives Maggie Goodlander (NH-2) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led a group of ten Democratic Members of Congress in a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins expressing their concern for the apparent lack of support for the VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (ACWV). The full letter can be found here and below: Secretary Collins: We write to express our concern regarding the apparent lack of support for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (ACWV). According to the ACWV Charter, which you signed October 6, 2025, this Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) must meet twice annually and submit a report to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs annually on July 1st. However, according to the files assembled and maintained by VA’s Advisory Committee Management Office in accordance with the law, the committee has not met since December 2024. No report has been published for either 2025 or 2026. Additionally, we understand that the most recent Chair of the ACWV, Colonel (Ret.) Wanda A. Wright, resigned from that position in April 2026 in protest of VA having “effectively rendered the Committee inactive” and affirming the digital record of inactivity referenced above by noting the ACWV has not met since December 2024. Under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), it is a requirement that advisory committees meet regularly, conduct business transparently, and actively fulfill their statutory purpose. Specifically, the ACWV is mandated by statute, 38 U.S.C. § 542, which requires that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs establish an advisory committee consisting of members from the general public who represent women veterans, veterans with service-connected disabilities, and those recently separated from the military and/or are recognized authorities in fields including gender-specific health-care needs of women. The law also requires you to consult with and seek advice from the ACWV with respect to VA health care, benefits, outreac… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-the-house-pappas-s-bipartisan-combating-illicit-xylazine-act | PASSED THE HOUSE: Pappas’s Bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This week the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which was introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas(NH-01) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta(CA-19), unanimously passed the House of Representatives. This bill would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug’s legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. The legislation now heads to the Senate for consideration. “We must take action to crack down on dealers who are cutting deadly drugs with the legal animal tranquilizer xylazine, which increases life-threatening impacts. Our bipartisan legislation that has passed the House would track the manufacture of xylazine and ensure law enforcement has the resources needed to crack down on illegal drug traffickers,” said Rep. Pappas. “I urge the Senate to swiftly pass this legislation, and I’ll continue pushing forward comprehensive solutions that will combat our ongoing addiction epidemic.” Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is an easily accessible veterinary tranquilizer that is being used by drug traffickers as a low-cost cutting agent for fentanyl. The bipartisan legislation would schedule this dangerous drug and give law enforcement the tools they need to go after traffickers while protecting access for veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers who use xylazine to safely treat large animals. The bill is endorsed by 41 state attorneys general, major law enforcement organizations, and veterinary organizations. “Illicit xylazine is worsening the deadly fentanyl crisis and tearing through communities across our country,” said Rep. Panetta. “Addressing the illicit spread of xylazine has been a priority under both the Biden and Trump Administrations, and this unanimous House passage demonstrates the broad, bipartisan consensus behind taking action against this dangerous drug. The bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act would help us fight back by giving law enforcement the tools needed to crack down on traffickers while ensuring that veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers can continue to use the d… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-presses-ice-for-accountability-and-transparency-following-whistleblower-complaint-over-agencys-failure-to-properly-vet-new-recruits | Senator Hassan Presses ICE for Accountability and Transparency Following Whistleblower Complaint Over Agency’s Failure to Properly Vet New Recruits | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a Senior Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for accountability and transparency after a new whistleblower report revealed that the Trump Administration failed to properly vet new recruits. According to The New York Times, a career ICE official responsible for vetting new hires filed a whistleblower complaint alleging that the administration violated the law by hiring unqualified candidates without complete background checks to join the agency’s ranks, and that this move has exposed the agency to “grave national security risks.” “New disclosures, reportedly from an ICE unit chief, underscore grave concerns that the agency has hired and deployed armed agents in communities across the country who lack the training and temperament to serve in law enforcement and who, in some cases, may pose serious danger to members of the public,” Senator Hassan wrote in a request for records and information to ICE. “The concerns expressed by this whistleblower about ICE leadership, taken together with ICE’s recent handling of allegations of misconduct, further underscore the need for robust Congressional oversight.” “Recent lawless conduct by ICE officers underscores the seriousness of the allegations brought forward by the ICE unit chief. As you are aware, ICE officers have shot and killed multiple people since March 2025. ICE agents have also been accused of violating constitutional rights, using excessive force, and lying to investigators,” continued Senator Hassan. Senator Hassan highlighted unanswered questions, in particular, about how ICE hired the agent responsible for a fatal shooting in Maine despite that agent reportedly having a history of violent behavior. The whistleblower also alleged that political appointees at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) were given security clearances despite troubling information that should have made them ineligible. According… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-capito-introduce-resolution-recognizing-national-concussion-awareness-day | Senators Hassan, Capito Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Concussion Awareness Day | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) reintroduced a resolution recognizing today, Friday, September 18th, as National Concussion Awareness Day. Senator Hassan has championed Concussion Awareness Day since her time as Governor of New Hampshire, following the advocacy of Granite Stater Brooke Schuessler. “Recognizing the signs of a concussion early helps people get the treatment they need to prevent lasting neurological damage from these injuries. This resolution calls attention to National Concussion Awareness Day to help connect more Americans with resources to prevent, identify, and treat concussions,” said Senator Hassan. “Today I am especially grateful to Granite Stater Brooke Schuessler for her continued advocacy to raise awareness about concussions and help others understand the risks.” “Concussions impact far too many people in West Virginia and across our country, and we must continue doing everything we can to prevent these injuries and ensure they are properly recognized and treated,” said Senator Capito. “Improving concussion prevention, raising awareness, and strengthening diagnosis and treatment are critical to keeping athletes, coaches, parents, and others safe and informed on the field and in the workplace. I’m proud to join my colleagues in supporting this resolution and helping highlight the importance of continued efforts to prevent concussions, promote safety, and improve care for those affected.” National Concussion Awareness Day was inspired by former Miss New Hampshire Brooke Schuessler, who experienced a life-altering concussion during her freshman year of high school. Her story inspired then-Governor Hassan to establish Concussion Awareness Day in New Hampshire in 2016. In recognition of Mrs. Schuessler’s advocacy, Senator Hassan honored her as Granite Stater of the Month in 2019. “I started National Concussion Awareness Day because no two concussions look the same, and for too long that truth got lost in oversimplified messaging. My hope was s… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-hassan-demand-answers-from-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-on-cost-of-iran-warshaheen-hassan-demand-answers-from-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-on-cost-of-iran-war | Shaheen, Hassan Demand Answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Cost of Iran War Shaheen, Hassan Demand Answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Cost of Iran War | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined their Senate colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter also criticized the Department of Defense for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the American public even as U.S. casualties and taxpayer costs continue to increase. The United States is now more than six months into a conflict President Trump initially said would last four to six weeks. Eighteen American servicemembers have been killed and more than 820 wounded, while over 50,000 troops are currently deployed to the Middle East. In the letter, Shaheen and her colleagues note that deployments, including for the USS Lincoln and the 82nd Airborne, have been repeatedly extended, and that their offices have heard directly from military families worried about loved ones serving in the conflict. The Senators wrote, in part: “We write regarding the Department of Defense’s failure to provide the American people with basic information about the war with Iran and its cost to taxpayers, even as the human costs of this war rise. More than six months into a war that the President said would last six weeks, 18 American servicemembers have been killed, 824 have been wounded, and more than 50,000 troops are currently deployed in the Middle East. Our troops have had their deployments extended repeatedly, as with the USS Lincoln and now the 82nd Airborne. Our offices have all received outreach from military families concerned about the safety and well-being of their loved ones serving and sacrificing in this war.” They continued: “In the last week, the Congressional Budget Office and the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General have issued their own reports with inconsistent numbers. Despite your stated needs, you have repeatedly refus… | 1 | 2026-09-19T09:11:33Z | 2026-09-19T09:12:45Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/shaheen-hassan-demand-answers-from-secretary-of-defense-pete-hegseth-on-cost-of-iran-war | Shaheen, Hassan Demand Answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Cost of Iran War | 2026-09-18 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined their Senate colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full accounting of the costs of the ongoing war with Iran. The letter also criticized the Department of Defense for withholding basic budget information from Congress and the American public even as U.S. casualties and taxpayer costs continue to increase. The United States is now more than six months into a conflict President Trump initially said would last four to six weeks. Eighteen American servicemembers have been killed and more than 820 wounded, while over 50,000 troops are currently deployed to the Middle East. In the letter, Shaheen and her colleagues note that deployments, including for the USS Lincoln and the 82nd Airborne, have been repeatedly extended, and that their offices have heard directly from military families worried about loved ones serving in the conflict. The Senators wrote, in part: “We write regarding the Department of Defense’s failure to provide the American people with basic information about the war with Iran and its cost to taxpayers, even as the human costs of this war rise. More than six months into a war that the President said would last six weeks, 18 American servicemembers have been killed, 824 have been wounded, and more than 50,000 troops are currently deployed in the Middle East. Our troops have had their deployments extended repeatedly, as with the USS Lincoln and now the 82nd Airborne. Our offices have all received outreach from military families concerned about the safety and well-being of their loved ones serving and sacrificing in this war.” They continued: “In the last week, the Congressional Budget Office and the Department of Defense Office of the Inspector General have issued their own reports with inconsistent numbers. Despite your stated needs, you have repeatedly refus… | 1 | 2026-09-23T09:45:16Z | 2026-09-23T09:46:14Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-helps-introduce-new-legislation-to-stop-tax-giveaways-for-data-centers | Pappas Helps Introduce New Legislation to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development. Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly expanded tax breaks that have helped spur the construction of AI data centers; that same legislation cut over $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP food assistance. The Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act would exclude data centers from benefiting from those OBBBA tax breaks. Specifically, the bill would prohibit data centers from taking the 100% bonus depreciation tax deduction, and from being eligible for Opportunity Zone tax benefits. The bill text can be found here, and a one-pager on the bill can be found here. Read Rep. Pappas’s remarks below: We’re here today to address big giveaways in the Republicans so-called ‘Big, Beautiful Bill.’ We know this bill gutted Medicaid and SNAP, and it did so by giving massive tax breaks to big corporations. Some of the big corporations given sweetheart deals through those cuts are the tech giants that are building data centers in districts all across the country. The incentives are accelerating AI data center development. And our towns and cities shouldn’t have these data centers shoved down their throats without any recourse. They deserve the right to decide what is appropriate for their community. Because we know things are far too expensive right now, and we know that this development is raising costs for our constituents. Data center construction has already increased average electric rates nationwide by up to 6%. In the communities in which they’re being built the increases can be even more than that. We know that electricity isn’t the only utility affected by data center construction, because it affects water supply and consumption too. With the rising cost of gas, of groceries, of housing, of everything across the board for our constituent… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-helps-pass-bipartisan-ratepayer-protection-act | Pappas Helps Pass Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) voted to pass the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. The legislation would protect American families from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new data centers by requiring state public utility commissions consider strategies to make data centers pay their own way, instead of passing costs onto consumers. “It’s just common sense: data centers and other large-load consumers shouldn’t be given a free pass to hike electric rates or other utility costs in our communities–they should pay their own way,” said Congressman Pappas. “This legislation provides state commissions with an easily adoptable framework to stop data center utility usage from impacting ratepayers and ease the financial burden on families right now. I’ll keep fighting to ensure New Hampshire’s towns and cities can decide what is best for their communities, and put the decision of whether data center construction can move forward in the hands of Granite Staters.” Without proper safeguards, families and small businesses in communities where data center development occurs could see higher electricity bills at the end of every month. As states consider new data center development, this bill provides responsible solutions to ensure that the burden of energy and infrastructure costs associated with new data center development aren’t passed on to ratepayers. Background: Specifically, the legislation would amend Section 111(d) of the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA) to require each state regulatory authority to consider establishing a large-load standard to provide that a rate charged, or related agreement entered into, by an electric utility for providing electric service to a large-load customer shall recover the full, incremental cost of any generation, transmission, or distribution upgrade necessary to serve the load of such customer and to provide for financial assurances to cover such upgrades. The legislation would define large-load customers as non-residential electric cons… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-and-scott-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-significantly-streamline-application-process-for-federal-addiction-related-grant-funding | Senators Hassan and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Streamline Application Process for Federal Addiction-Related Grant Funding | 2026-09-17 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for organizations on the front lines of the addiction crisis to apply for grants to prevent substance use in the first place, provide addiction treatment, and help people navigate recovery. The Addiction Grants Modernization Act would simplify the process for organizations to find and apply for addiction-related federal grants by creating an interactive website to view and apply for these funding opportunities. Additionally, the bill would also establish a centralized application that can be used by organizations to apply for multiple addiction-related grants with similar goals. “Local leaders and advocates across New Hampshire are working every day to help Granite Staters enter and stay in recovery — and thanks to their work, we’re finally beginning to see a drop in overdose deaths in New Hampshire. We cannot let up in this fight, and that means making it easier for them to get the funding and resources that they need,” said Senator Hassan, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care. “This bipartisan bill will support the people on the frontlines of fighting this crisis so that they can focus less on red tape and more on their important work of saving lives.” “Addressing substance use disorders in communities across the country begins by supporting the organizations providing life-changing care,” said Senator Tim Scott. “The Addiction Grants Modernization Act aims to simplify and streamline the grant application process for these organizations. By creating a unified application system that protects existing grant structures and funding levels, this legislation will reduce administrative and bureaucratic burdens so organizations can spend less time navigating paperwork and more time helping individuals." Congress has established and funded a range of grant programs that support community-based organizations in their work to prevent substance use, provide treatment f… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-veteran-members-of-congress-pass-war-powers-resolution-to-end-unauthorized-war-in-iran/ | Goodlander, Veteran Members of Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to End Unauthorized War in Iran | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, the House of Representatives voted for the third time to demand an end to the Trump administration’s unauthorized war with Iran. H. Con. Res. 93, introduced by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and eight other veteran members of Congress, would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran unless Congress has declared war or specifically authorized the use of military force. “The President launched his war in Iran 199 days ago — a war that has cost us the lives of 18 servicemembers and jacked up costs for families all over the country,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “Enough is enough. This war has to end. I will never stop working to protect our servicemembers and defend the Constitution we all swore to uphold.” ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND: Congresswoman Goodlander has helped lead the fight to reassert Congress’s constitutional war powers authority, leading to two previous bipartisan Iran War Powers Resolutions passing the House. In June, Goodlander helped lead H. Con. Res. 86 to passage by a 215-208 vote. The Senate subsequently passed the resolution, marking the first time in the history of the War Powers Resolution that both chambers of Congress directed a President to remove U.S. forces from a conflict through a concurrent resolution. In July, Goodlander cosponsored H. Con. Res. 89, which passed 214-208. Demanded accountability for the war’s costs and consequences. Goodlander pressed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for an accounting of the war’s cost, demanded a public House Armed Services Committee hearing, and joined fellow Democratic veterans in seeking an investigation into force-protection failures after six U.S. servicemembers were killed in Kuwait. Fought to cut off funding for an unauthorized war. Goodlander joined fellow veterans and national security leaders to introduce the No Funds for Iran War Act, which would prohibit taxpayer funds from supporting military action against Iran without a declaration of war or specific congressional a… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-backed-major-richard-star-act-discharge-petition-hits-218-forces-vote-to-correct-injustice-for-veterans | Pappas-Backed Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition Hits 218, Forces Vote to Correct Injustice for Veterans | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Following the Major Richard Star Act’s discharge petition hitting its necessary 218 signatures, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, released the following statement: “It’s past time to eliminate the ‘wounded veteran tax’ that reduces the benefits that our veterans earn with their service and sacrifice,” said Congressman Pappas. "We're working hard to get this across the finish line and see it become law before the end of the year, and I’m thrilled to see our discharge petition reach 218 signatures. I thank our veterans for speaking out and for their leadership on this issue. We’re making sure Congress steps up and does our part by forcing a vote in the House, and we’ll keep fighting until this bill finally becomes law.” Pappas was the third member to sign a discharge petition for the Major Richard Star Act, and has been a cosponsor every Congress since being elected in 2019. This legislation currently has 330 cosponsors and would end the “wounded veteran tax”, or the offset that keeps medically retired veterans from receiving their full Department of Defense retirement pay and their full Veterans Affairs disability pay. The discharge petition was filed by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39) and Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25). "218 signatures means the House has spoken. A majority of members, Democrats and Republicans, said enough is enough," said Ranking Member Takano. "Combat-injured veterans shouldn't have to choose between the retirement they earned and the disability compensation they're owed. The time for that debate is over. The only person standing between these veterans and their money now is Speaker Johnson, and he's out of excuses." "It's official—we did it! We reached 218 signatures, and veterans just won a floor vote on my bipartisan Major Richard Star Act," said Congressman Ruiz. "While this is a victory worth celebrating, the fight continues to… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-pushes-postal-service-to-immediately-halt-implementation-of-unconstitutional-vote-by-mail-restrictions | Senator Hassan Pushes Postal Service to Immediately Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined an effort from the Committee to push the United States Postal Service (USPS) to immediately halt implementation of President Trump’s unlawful vote-by-mail executive order and rescind its recently finalized rule on federal ballot mail. While the U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed a lower court’s injunction to remain in place that barred the Postal Service from enforcing its rule for the upcoming midterm elections, President Trump has still not withdrawn this illegal order. In a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner and the USPS Board of Governors, the senators warned that the Postal Service’s efforts to fundamentally change how absentee ballots are processed and delivered just weeks before the 2026 midterm elections risks disenfranchising millions of eligible voters and disrupting the smooth administration of the elections. The lawmakers are also demanding the Postal Service provide overdue answers about what legal authority permits it to regulate federal election mail, its new ballot verification processes, and the operation of its Federal Ballot Mail Portal, as well as its efforts to comply with federal court orders. “Despite repeated warnings from Congress and court orders not to implement the President’s unlawful directives to regulate mail-in voting, the Postal Service continues to carry out these actions, which will undermine peoples’ faith in the upcoming elections,” the senators wrote. “If the Postal Service does not immediately reverse its current course, it will inflict lasting harm to our democracy and permanently damage a storied American institution.” On August 21, USPS finalized a rule to implement President Trump’s vote-by-mail executive order that would require states to provide absentee voter rolls to the federal government and comply with new ballot standards, while giving USPS the authority to verify and refuse to deliver ballots that do not meet its requi… | 1 | 2026-09-17T09:52:05Z | 2026-09-17T09:53:00Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-harrigan-launch-bipartisan-hydropower-caucus-to-lower-energy-costs/ | Goodlander, Harrigan Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus to Lower Energy Costs | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) launched the bipartisan Hydropower Caucus, a new forum to bring together Members of Congress with hydropower and marine energy experts across federal agencies, industry, and stakeholder organizations. The caucus will support and advocate for America’s first renewable energy resource and keep hydropower at the center of congressional work to lower energy costs, strengthen grid reliability, create jobs, and expand American energy production. “Hydropower is at the heart of lowering energy costs for hardworking Granite Staters and making America the world’s clean energy superpower,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. “For generations, hydropower has delivered reliable, homegrown energy to communities across New Hampshire and our country. Our bipartisan caucus will bring together the people with the expertise and ideas we need to cut red tape, invest in innovation, and get more affordable American energy online. I’m proud to lead this effort with Congressman Harrigan, and I will keep working across the aisle to lower costs and build an energy future that works for the people we serve.” “We are asking more of our electric grid every year, while some of the most reliable power in the country is already being generated by infrastructure we built generations ago,” said Congressman Pat Harrigan. “Hydropower works, it’s American, and there is no good reason outdated permitting and licensing should stand in the way of getting more out of it. The Hydropower Caucus gives us a bipartisan forum to work through those barriers, bring the people who actually build and operate these systems to the table, and make sure this proven source of American energy has a much bigger role in meeting the demand ahead.” The Hydropower Caucus will serve as a venue to inform and educate Members of Congress and their staff and connect them with hydropower and marine energy subject matter experts at federal agencies, in industry, and at rela… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-statement-on-need-for-russian-sanctions | Pappas Statement on Need for Russian Sanctions | 2026-09-16 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting no on H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: “The United States must stand with Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its invasion and continued war against a sovereign nation. I support strong sanctions that will punish Russian leadership and weaken its economy and ability to wage this horrific war, which is why earlier this year I helped discharge and pass legislation through the House that would enact aggressive sanctions and tariffs against Putin’s regime,” said Congressman Pappas. “President Trump is waging a reckless trade war against countless nations worldwide that has raised costs for Granite Staters and devastated our small business economy. I cannot support this legislation as drafted that would give the president expansive powers to do more harm while people are already struggling to make ends meet.” Background: Pappas is cosponsor of H.R.2913, the Ukraine Support Act, and forced consideration of the bill by supporting a successful discharge petition and helped pass it through the House in June 2026. The legislation included sanctions on Russian officials, banks, and Rosatom, plus a 500% tariff on Russian goods. He is also a cosponsor of H.R.2548, the Sanctioning Russia Act, which includes sanctions on Russian officials, banks, and energy, plus tariffs on Russia and its energy buyers. In the 117th Congress, Pappas voted in favor of the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act, which was subsequently signed into law. | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-the-house-pappas-s-bipartisan-bill-to-honor-fallen-law-enforcement-strengthen-officer-safety | PASSED THE HOUSE: Pappas’s Bipartisan Bill to Honor Fallen Law Enforcement, Strengthen Officer Safety | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congressman Troy E. Nehls (TX-22), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), was brought to the floor in the House yesterday and passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. This bipartisan legislation would establish a formal program within the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to support and enhance the community outreach, public education and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum through grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). These programs would memorialize and honor law enforcement, compile data on law enforcement fatalities and injuries, increase public understanding of and support for law enforcement, enhance and improve law enforcement officer safety and wellness, and bring law enforcement closer to the communities they serve. “Every day members of law enforcement answer the call to serve and keep our communities safe, putting their lives on the line. We must always support their critical work and honor those that give the ultimate sacrifice,” said Congressman Pappas. “My bipartisan legislation will support efforts to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, commemorate their legacies of service and sacrifice, and strengthen officer safety and wellbeing. I urge the Senate to take this legislation up to support members of law enforcement and the important work they do.” The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act is supported by NLEMOF’s board member organizations, including the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, International Brotherhood of Police Officers, International Union of Police Associations/AFL-CIO, Motorola Solutions, Verizon, National Association of Police Organizations, National Sheriffs’ Associations, COPS, DuPont, National Black Police Association, National Organization of … | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-statement-on-clarity-act-vote | Senator Hassan Statement on Clarity Act Vote | 2026-09-15 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement on the Senate’s vote today on the Clarity Act: “As cryptocurrency usage grows, so does the need for Congress to establish strong legal standards that protect consumers, public safety, and our national security. I support establishing a regulatory framework that reduces uncertainty for this technology to help our businesses and startups grow. At the same time, any new standards need to also include an ironclad ban that prevents elected officials from issuing and profiting off their own cryptocurrencies. This issue is not theoretical — President Trump made more than $1 billion from crypto-related holdings last year, according to his own financial disclosure. This bill’s ethics standards are a step in the right direction, but unfortunately its enforcement mechanism includes a loophole that President Trump will drive a truck through. The bill essentially gives President Trump’s administration the ability to waive enforcement against him. Because this bill fails to crack down on President Trump’s galling corruption, I cannot support it today.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-16T09:43:13Z | 2026-09-16T09:44:22Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-raises-alarm-bells-over-ices-neglect-of-counter-fentanyl-responsibilities | Senator Hassan Raises Alarm Bells Over ICE’s Neglect of Counter-Fentanyl Responsibilities | 2026-09-14 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, pressed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for answers about its apparent neglect of its responsibilities to combat illegal fentanyl trafficking. Her request follows a new Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General report that found that ICE diverted significant personnel and resources away from counter-fentanyl and counter-cartel efforts under the Trump Administration – leading to a nearly 40 percent decrease in fentanyl seizures. “I write to request information on the diversion of ICE personnel and resources away from essential efforts to combat transnational criminal organizations and stop illegal fentanyl from reaching American communities… According to [the Inspector General report], Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), an ICE component responsible for investigating and disrupting transnational criminal organizations, has significantly reduced its work to combat fentanyl since the start of the Trump Administration, which in turn has led to fewer HSI fentanyl investigations and fewer seizures of this deadly drug,” wrote Senator Hassan. Senator Hassan continued, “[From October 2024 through September 2025], fentanyl investigations that HSI conducted fell by 24 percent, fentanyl seizures fell by 39 percent, and investigative hours devoted to fentanyl fell by approximately 30 percent (a decrease of more than 250,000 hours). During this same time period, the Drug Enforcement Administration saw a 25 percent increase in the amount of fentanyl powder that it seized, which raises the concern that HSI’s decreased results in combatting fentanyl trafficking have been based on a reallocation of priorities and personnel within ICE, rather than a decrease in the threat to Americans from fentanyl and transnational criminal organizations.” Senator Hassan also highlighted ICE’s “lack of urgency to take corrective action and refocus agency resources,” given that I… | 1 | 2026-09-15T09:50:21Z | 2026-09-15T09:52:05Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-statement-on-the-25th-anniversary-of-911 | Pappas Statement on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the attacks on September 11th, 2001: “On Patriot Day, we honor the 2,977 individuals whose lives were taken in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. We remember the passengers and crew on hijacked flights, the office workers in New York, the dedicated personnel at the Pentagon, and our selfless firefighters, police officers, and first responders who rushed into danger. That dark day changed our nation and world forever, and from the ashes our nation came together with collective resilience, courage, and patriotism to heal and respond, including the thousands of Americans who answered the call of duty. “It is a responsibility we all share to never forget the horrors of that dark day, honor those lost, and unite our country around our shared ideals of freedom, security, and liberty.” | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-statement-on-25th-anniversary-of-september-11th-2001-terrorist-attack | Senator Hassan Statement on 25th Anniversary of September 11th, 2001 Terrorist Attack | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | MANCHESTER — U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan released the following statement on the 25th anniversary of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks: “September 11th was one of the most terrible days in our country’s history, when 2,977 innocent people were taken from us in a terrorist attack rooted in evil. Every one of those victims had a world all their own. Every one of them was loved and needed. "The response that day from first responders and the millions of ordinary Americans who sprung to action, donated blood, or decided to serve reminds us that our country can be united in common purpose. Because on 9/11, we remember that, for all our differences and disagreements, we are one country, one people, and one America. “It’s been 25 years since that terrible day, and we cannot bring back those we lost, but we can become their legacy by living our lives with purpose and meaning. We won’t ever live up fully to the example of courage, bravery, and sacrifice shown by the first responders or the passengers of Flight 93, but it’s incumbent on all of us to try each and every day.” ### | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/on-25th-anniversary-of-september-11-terrorist-attacks-shaheen-honors-those-who-lost-their-lives-recognizes-bravery-of-first-responders-at-dover-memorial-ceremony | On 25th Anniversary of September 11 Terrorist Attacks, Shaheen Honors Those Who Lost Their Lives, Recognizes Bravery of First Responders at Dover Memorial Ceremony | 2026-09-11 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Dover, NH) – On the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) attended and delivered remarks at the City of Dover’s 25th Anniversary Remembrance of 9/11 Ceremony and Memorial Dedication, where she was joined by Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and community leaders to unveil a new memorial dedicated to the tragic events of September 11 and the Dover residents who lost their lives on that day. In her remarks, Senator Shaheen honored the nearly 3,000 Americans who lost their lives in the terror attacks of September 11, including ten Granite Staters, recognized the bravery of the nation’s first responders who immediately raced into action to save lives and defend our shores and highlighted how on America’s darkest day, citizens across the country united in the face of unspeakable tragedy. Photos from the ceremony can be found HERE. Key Quotes from Senator Shaheen “We need to tell the next generation how we came together as a community and as a nation, and make sure that 25 years from now, not only Dover, but the rest of the nation still remembers, and the world remembers, and we are a stronger nation because of it.” “I hope, in addition to remembering the events of that day and those we lost, it will also be an opportunity to reflect on the lessons from 9/11. They weren't just about safety and security; they were about Americans coming together. Coming together regardless of religion, of ethnic background, of where we were from, and coming together, and respecting everyone's opinion, and recognizing that if we are together, we are stronger.” “We weren't sure if there were more attacks coming, where they were going to hit, and we decided that the most important thing we could do was to keep state operations open. We were the only state in New England who kept all of our state operations open, and we did that because we said we are not going to be shut down by any terrorists who want to change the way we do business in the United States.” Full Remarks as Deliv… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-during-august-recess-shaheen-traveled-across-new-hampshire-to-continue-affordability-action-tour-highlight-federal-funding-she-secured-for-granite-state-projects | ICYMI: During August Recess, Shaheen Traveled Across New Hampshire to Continue “Affordability Action Tour,” Highlight Federal Funding She Secured for Granite State Projects | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – In August, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Ag-FDA subcommittee, continued her “Affordability Action Tour” to hear directly from Granite Staters about their affordability concerns and discuss her work in Washington to lower costs. Shaheen also highlighted millions of dollars in federal funding she secured for Granite State projects to improve access to affordable health care and child care, build new housing to drive down costs and support law enforcement in their efforts to combat substance misuse. Due to President Trump and congressional Republicans’ reckless economic policies, including on-a-whim tariffs, a war in the Middle East and slashing billions in federal funding from health care and food assistance, Granite Staters are being forced to pay over $4,800 more for everyday goods. Senator Shaheen remains laser-focused on mitigating the impact of Republican leadership and improving affordability for Granite State families, including her efforts to secure three New Hampshire-focused provisions in the landmark ROAD to Housing law and her INSULIN Act to lower health care prices by capping the cost of insulin at $35 a month. “President Trump and congressional Republicans campaigned on lowering costs for American families, yet at every turn they have done just the opposite. With reckless tariffs, a senseless trade war with Canada and a war in the Middle East, Granite State families are reeling from this Administration’s economic policies,” said Senator Shaheen. “I started my Affordability Action Tour over a year ago and I thank everyone who I was able to speak to over these past weeks. While we’ve made steps in the right direction like advancing legislation to speed up homebuilding and lower health care costs, the work is far from over. In my final months in office, I’ll keep fighting to deliver real financial relief to Granite State families.” From a farm in Belmont, to an affordable housing development in Kee… | 1 | 2026-09-11T09:25:29Z | 2026-09-11T09:27:08Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-fights-back-on-trump-s-executive-order-limiting-mail-in-voting | Pappas Fights Back on Trump’s Executive Order Limiting Mail-In Voting | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | In response to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order 14399 seeking to exert control over mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), co-chair of the Congressional Postal Caucus, led 99 members in calling on the Postmaster General to revoke a Postal Service rule codifying the order. In addition to that, Pappas joined a bipartisan coalition in filing an amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in the matter of United States Postal Service, et al., v. State of California, et al., a lawsuit brought by a coalition of State Attorneys General against the U.S. Postal Service. One-third of Americans are expected to vote by mail in the upcoming midterm elections—a voting practice Donald Trump himself used as recently as August 2026, when the president voted in Florida’s Republican primary. A 2025 Brookings Institution study found an average of just four cases of voter fraud for every 10 million mail-in ballots cast — and that states using universal mail-in voting have among the lowest fraud rates in the country. Letter to Postmaster General David P. Steiner: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) led 97 colleagues in calling on Postmaster General David P. Steiner to revoke a Postal Service rule that codifies President Trump's Executive Order targeting vote-by-mail. “The evidence is clear: voting by mail is safe, effective, and helps to ensure everyone is able to execute their constitutional right to vote. USPS has played an essential role in elections for generations – and it is our fear that this final rule risks harming the democratic process and severely damaging USPS’s relationship with the millions of Americans who rely on USPS to deliver ballots every election cycle,” the members wrote. The lawmakers warn that if the rule survives legal challenge, it would carry real consequences: disrupting operations for tens of thousands of USPS employees, creating new obstacles for tens of… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-leads-colleagues-in-pressing-rfk-jr-on-diversion-of-taxpayer-public-health-funding-to-promote-his-personal-brand | Senator Hassan Leads Colleagues in Pressing RFK Jr. on Diversion of Taxpayer Public Health Funding to Promote His Personal Brand | 2026-09-10 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, led her colleagues in pressing Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for answers regarding his use of time and resources for vanity projects as he fails to address the public health challenges facing Americans. While a record number of Americans are contracting measles, falling sick from parasites found in their food, and struggling to afford the health care that they need, Secretary Kennedy is diverting taxpayer dollars for self-promotion projects such as a podcast and cooking show to highlight his own interests, hobbies, and brand. The effort was joined by Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) as well as U.S. Senators Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM). “On a bipartisan basis, Congress has provided your Department with targeted resources to fight outbreaks of disease... However, it appears that you are not using this Office or comparable Department resources to address ongoing public health crises,” Senator Hassan and her colleagues wrote in a request for records and information to Secretary Kennedy.“Instead, you appear to be directing taxpayer dollars and official federal resources to produce vanity projects. These self-promotion projects include a new podcast and a new show that are each centered around your personal brand instead of the responsibility of your Department to protect the health of all Americans.” The Senators continued, “On ‘The Secretary Kennedy Podcast,’ you appear to be using official HHS resources to discuss topics such as ‘biohacking’ while ignoring the pressing outbreaks that Americans are facing every day. You also appear to be spending official HHS resources to personally host a cooking show called ‘The Real Food Show.’ A recent episode of this show, paid for with taxpayer dollars, featured you discussing ‘The Secret to the PERFECT Omelet.’ Both projects are on official government website… | 1 | 2026-09-12T09:02:30Z | 2026-09-12T09:03:27Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/during-events-across-the-granite-state-senator-hassan-highlights-small-businesses-housing-mental-health-care-and-education | During Events Across the Granite State, Senator Hassan Highlights Small Businesses, Housing, Mental Health Care, and Education | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | NEW HAMPSHIRE – Last week, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan made stops across New Hampshire to meet with Granite Staters and discuss efforts to lower costs, support small businesses, expand access to housing and health care, and strengthen education and workforce development. On Monday, Senator Hassan visited Marmon Utility, a small business in Milford that manufactures cables used to power America’s electric grid. Senator Hassan also visited Labsphere, a cutting-edge photonics business in in Sutton on Tuesday, and ArborTech, a small tree care business in Gilford, on Wednesday. At each of these stops, Senator Hassan heard from New Hampshire small business owners and manufacturers about how President Trump’s tariffs and illegal war with Iran are making it more expensive for them to purchase the materials and inventory that they need for their businesses. Senator Hassan is committed to reversing these reckless tariffs and lowering costs for both families and businesses. Senator Hassan tours Marmon Utility in Milford Additionally, on Monday, Senator Hassan toured Vose Farm Residences in Peterborough, a new housing community that will help more Granite Staters find housing that they can afford, while also helping local businesses recruit and retain employees. During the visit, Senator Hassan highlighted a new report from the Joint Economic Committee – Minority, which found that New Hampshire families have had to spend an additional $1,214 on housing costs since President Trump took office — the third highest of all 50 states – and the historic passage of the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, pushed by Senator Hassan, to bring down the cost of housing. Senator Hassan ended the day at the new Daland Memorial Library in Mont Vernon, where she met with library and community leaders who spent decades planning, fundraising for, and building the new library. Senator Hassan previously visited the library while it was under construction last year shortly after the Trump Administration abruptly terminated a $655,000 f… | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-in-light-of-recent-findings-that-many-veterans-were-defrauded-of-gi-benefits-shaheen-leads-bipartisan-call-for-enhanced-investigation-greater-coordination-between-departments-of-justice-and-veterans-affairs | ICYMI: In Light of Recent Findings that Many Veterans Were Defrauded of G.I. Benefits, Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Call for Enhanced Investigation, Greater Coordination Between Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs | 2026-09-08 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | **In separate letters to the Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs, the bipartisan group of Senators encourage an enhanced response from the Administration to vigorously prosecute fraud against veterans** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) sent a pair of letters calling on the Departments of Justice and Veterans Affairs to enhance their response to recent reporting finding that many veterans were defrauded of their GI Bill benefits by “slapdash” trade schools and education institutions in Texas, California, New Hampshire, Georgia and Florida. Shaheen, Hassan and Cornyn penned a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins and Veterans Administration (VA) Inspector General (IG) Cheryl Mason encouraging the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) to launch an enhanced investigation into all unaccredited trade schools where veterans are enrolled to ensure the programs meet all applicable requirements. The bipartisan trio also urged the VA to review its processes for accepting and assessing complaints from students and whistleblowers on potentially fraudulent activity and increase funding and personnel for investigating these cases. The Senators also asked the VA to coordinate with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to refer fraud cases for prosecution. In a separate letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, the Senators call on DOJ to strengthen how it investigates, prosecutes and penalizes G.I. Bill fraud and improve coordination with federal, state and local partners to better protect veterans from fraud and abuse. It also calls on DOJ to evaluate its coordination with VA to better target fraud and abuse. In their letter to the VA, the Senators wrote, in part: “In all, the Washington Post found more than $300 million in fraud at 20 schools that were bilking our veterans. Much of the fraud should have been obvious at first glance. Schools offering courses that cost thousands of dollars but last less than a week should have … | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-files-bipartisan-bill-to-cut-taxes-for-35-million-working-families | Pappas Files Bipartisan Bill to Cut Taxes for 3.5 Million Working Families | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Congresswoman Carol D. Miller (WV-01), Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), and Congresswoman María Salazar (FL-27) in introducing the bipartisan Stronger Start for Working Families Act, which would provide a tax cut to 3.5 million working families with children by allowing them to begin receiving the Child Tax Credit (CTC) starting with the first dollar they earn. This bill is a companion to legislation introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (NH) and Todd Young (IN). "Families in New Hampshire are working hard and still coming up short. Child care for a family with two kids costs close to $32,000 a year here, more than a quarter of our state's median family income," said Congressman Pappas. "It makes no sense that parents who need the Child Tax Credit most are the ones missing out. This bill is a simple and straightforward fix: let families start earning the credit with their first dollar of work so we can put money back in their pockets." Under current law, millions of working families do not receive the full value of the Child Tax Credit because their income isn’t high enough to maximize the refundable portion of the credit. The Stronger Start for Working Families Act would cut taxes for these families by allowing them to begin earning refundable CTC benefits beginning with the first dollar of income that they earn, rather than only for income over $2,500. According to the Tax Policy Center, this change would provide a tax cut to nearly 3.5 million families with kids in 2026. Background: Pappas fought for the original expansion of the Child Tax Credit in the American Rescue Plan and has continuously advocated for reinstating the expanded Child Tax Credit to help Granite State families make ends meet. It’s estimated that 34,000 more children in New Hampshire would benefit from the expanded Child Tax Credit. Pappas also continues to advocate for investments in child care to be made in New Hampshire, including $1 million in federal dollars he secured t… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-helps-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-strip-pensions-from-disgraced-members-of-congress | Pappas Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress | 2026-09-04 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01), Zach Nunn (IA-03), Young Kim (CA-40), and Angie Craig (MN-02) reintroduced the Congressional Pension Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation to end taxpayer-funded pension benefits for Members of Congress who are expelled — or who resign to avoid accountability — while facing serious ethics violations. “Members of Congress whose behavior rises to the high bar set for expulsion, particularly those who have been found to have defrauded their constituents and abused the privileges of their office, shouldn’t be able to retire on the taxpayer’s dime,” said Congressman Pappas. “Our government must always be accountable to the people.” "I first introduced this bill after George Santos was expelled, because Members found unfit to serve are also unfit to receive a taxpayer-funded pension," said Congressman Nunn. "Since then, we've seen members resign in the middle of investigations into serious misconduct, exposing a serious loophole in the current system where resignation is the end of accountability. This bipartisan bill closes both loopholes, restoring accountability and ensuring taxpayers aren't on the hook for the pensions of politicians who break the public trust." The bill comes amid a string of resignations and ethics investigations on Capitol Hill, including cases in which Members facing allegations of serious misconduct have stepped down before disciplinary proceedings could run their course. Under current law, a Member forfeits their congressional pension only after being convicted of certain crimes — a process that can stretch on for years, if it comes at all — meaning Representatives can leave office under an ethics cloud and still collect a taxpayer-funded pension for the rest of their life. The Congressional Pension Accountability Act is an update to legislation by the same name Pappas and Nunn introduced in 2023, following the expulsion of former Representative George Santos, to forfeit the taxpayer-funded pension and retirement match for any Member e… | 1 | 2026-09-05T08:49:07Z | 2026-09-05T08:50:44Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-bipartisan-hassan-sullivan-bill-to-help-more-businesses-provide-child-care-to-employees-passes-committee | ICYMI: Bipartisan Hassan, Sullivan Bill to Help More Businesses Provide Child Care to Employees Passes Committee | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON –In case you missed it, the Senate Finance Committee recently advanced bipartisan legislation from U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) to make it easier for businesses to access tax incentives to expand access to child care for working families. The Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act would create a Business Child Care Liaison at the IRS to help more businesses take advantage of existing federal child care tax incentives that are underutilized. In June, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee - Minority issued a report that calculated that a sample business could save $820,000 over 5 years using the credits, and a parent working for the company could save nearly $10,000 on child care costs. "Finding affordable child care is one of the biggest challenges facing working families, and it's also making it harder for businesses to hire and retain employees," said Senator Hassan. "This bipartisan bill will help more employers take advantage of existing child care tax incentives so they can better support working parents. I'm glad to see it advance through committee, and I urge my Senate colleagues to join me in passing this bipartisan bill into law. I'll keep working across the aisle to help more families access affordable child care." “Quality child care is not only essential for the well-being of families, it is also key to a thriving economy and a strong workforce,” said Sen. Sullivan. “I hear repeatedly from Alaska parents that the lack of affordable child care is one of their top concerns, and the data backs that up. Sixty-one percent of Alaskans are living in communities classified as child care ‘deserts,’ and too many families struggle to find reliable, affordable care close to home. This legislation will help employers, providers, and other nonprofits better utilize federal tools for employees—specifically the significant expansion of federal incentives in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act for child care facilities and the provisions that expand opportuniti… | 1 | 2026-09-04T09:19:37Z | 2026-09-04T09:20:58Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-applauds-house-introduction-of-bipartisan-bill-to-cap-monthly-out-of-pocket-insulin-costs | Shaheen Applauds House Introduction of Bipartisan Bill to Cap Monthly Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs | 2026-09-03 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of the bipartisan INSULIN Act and co-chair of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, today released the following statement on the introduction of companion legislation to the INSULIN Act in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I am thrilled that the House of Representatives has introduced companion legislation to our bill capping monthly out-of-pocket insulin costs at just $35—a key step in finally delivering needed financial relief to the millions of Americans who rely on daily insulin to survive. The robust bipartisan support across the ideological spectrum in both chambers of Congress underscores the real need to get this done and lower costs for Americans with diabetes across this country. “With growing momentum behind our proposal in both the House and Senate, and with Americans making clear that Congress must prioritize efforts that address health care affordability, time is of the essence to pass our bill through both chambers and send the INSULIN Act to the President’s desk. To that end, the House and Senate must immediately take up floor votes to help all Americans—including the more than one million people with diabetes who are uninsured—who need access to affordable insulin to survive.” In July, the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act advanced out of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on a broad bipartisan basis. Polling released from the American Diabetes Association this summer found that 40% of respondents who rely on insulin report paying more than $150 per month for insulin, and 76% of respondents across political parties support a $35 limit on cost sharing for insulin. Yesterday, Shaheen hosted a roundtable discussion with health care leaders and individuals living with diabetes at Lamprey Health in Nashua, New Hampshire to highlight the rising cost of insulin and the need for Congress to pass her bipartisan INSULIN Act. ### | 1 | 2026-09-09T09:27:09Z | 2026-09-09T09:29:04Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-joins-house-veterans-affairs-subcommittees-on-health-and-technology-modernization/ | Goodlander Joins House Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittees on Health and Technology Modernization | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — The House Committee on Veterans Affairs formally welcomed Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) to two subcommittees today, unanimously adopting a resolution to appoint Goodlander to the Subcommittee on Health and Subcommittee on Technology Modernization. Goodlander served as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve for more than a decade and also serves on the House Armed Services Committee and the House Small Business Committee. “We make a sacred promise to every American who serves: when they come home, the care and benefits they earned will be there for them. That promise has to work in practice — in every clinic, every claim, and every VA system,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. “On the Health and Technology Modernization Subcommittees, I will fight to expand veterans’ care in New Hampshire, improve our VA medical center, and make sure the technology veterans and VA workers rely on delivers. I am honored to take on this responsibility, and I won’t quit until every Granite State veteran can get the care they need, when and where they need it.” Goodlander received a bipartisan welcome from committee leadership and colleagues on the committee during today’s hearing. “Rep. Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire will be an outstanding addition to our committee. As a former intelligence officer who served 11 years in the Navy Reserve, Rep. Goodlander brings firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the challenges servicemembers and veterans face,” said Ranking Member Rep. Mark Takano (D-CA-41). “I’ve enjoyed working with you these past few years, and you’ve done a great job on the House Armed Services Committee. And I tell you, these two committees partner very well with themselves, and being a veteran, you completely understand that. I look forward to working with you on Tech Mod and on main committee. Congratulations,” said Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-TX-08). The Health Subcommittee oversees the Veterans Health Administration, including veterans’ medical services, … | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-highlights-bipartisan-bill-to-cap-the-cost-of-insulin-at-health-care-roundtable-at-lamprey-health-in-nashua | Shaheen Highlights Bipartisan Bill to Cap the Cost of Insulin at Health Care Roundtable at Lamprey Health in Nashua | 2026-09-02 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | **Shaheen’s bipartisan legislation caps the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for Americans with insurance and creates a pilot program to provide insulin at the same price to the uninsured** (Nashua, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bipartisan legislation to make insulin more affordable, hosted a roundtable discussion with health care leaders and individuals that live with diabetes at Lamprey Health in Nashua to highlight the rising cost of insulin and the need for Congress to pass her bipartisan INSULIN Act to lower the cost of insulin for more people with diabetes. Shaheen’s bipartisan INSULIN Act would cap the monthly out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35 for Americans with insurance and create a pilot program to provide insulin at the same cost to Americans without insurance. Photos from today’s event can be found HERE. “Access to insulin is life or death for the thousands of people in New Hampshire who have diabetes—they shouldn’t have to wonder whether they can afford the cost of this essential medication,” said Senator Shaheen. “It was wonderful to convene a group of health care leaders, patients who live with diabetes and advocates at Lamprey Health today to underscore the dire need to lower the cost of insulin that Granite Staters need to live. I’m going to work every single day to get my legislation to cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month across the finish line.” Senator Shaheen has led efforts to lower health care costs for Granite Staters and Americans. As co-chair of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, Senator Shaheen has consistently pressed to hold insulin manufacturers, insurers and pharmacy benefit managers accountable for the skyrocketing cost of life-saving insulin and otherwise support patients and families facing diabetes. In July, the Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act advanced out of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on a broad bipartisan basis, bringing the legislation one step cl… | 1 | 2026-09-03T09:29:33Z | 2026-09-03T09:31:32Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-continues-fight-to-lower-new-hampshire-energy-costs-petitions-to-intervene-in-liberty-utilities-rate-hike-case/ | Goodlander Continues Fight to Lower New Hampshire Energy Costs, Petitions to Intervene in Liberty Utilities Rate Hike Case | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Nearly 100,000 New Hampshire ratepayers could see bills rise more than 16% under Liberty’s $35.8 million rate request Concord, N.H. — On Monday, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) filed a petition with the New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission (PUC) seeking to intervene in Liberty Utilities’ pending rate case, as the utility requests changes to its permanent rates that would increase operating revenues by more than $35.8 million. If approved, the increase would raise a typical residential heating customer’s monthly bill by nearly 26 dollars — a 16.54 percent increase — and a non-heating customer’s bill by more than 12 dollars, a 20.52 percent increase, according to Liberty’s own customer notice. Those costs would fall on the nearly 100,000 New Hampshire customers Liberty serves across 35 cities and towns. Read the full petition HERE. If granted, Goodlander’s petition would make her an intervenor in the proceeding, allowing her to advocate for the interests of constituents and communities across New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District as the Commission considers Liberty’s requested rate increase, capital investments, and recovery of those costs from ratepayers. Liberty has also asked the Commission to approve a temporary rate increase of nearly $11 million, according to the PUC’s August 17 Order of Notice — an increase ratepayers could see on their bills as soon as November 1, months before the Commission rules on the full request. “Granite Staters are already getting crushed by the high cost of energy, and they deserve to know that every dollar they are being asked to pay is necessary and that Liberty is making the investments it needs to reliably serve our communities,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “For months, I’ve been demanding answers from Liberty on behalf of families, small businesses, and communities that have been left in the dark about whether they can count on the natural gas service they need. Now Liberty is asking its customers to pay more. I’m seeking to intervene in this case … | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-pappas-urge-trump-to-reverse-course-on-canadian-trade-war-threatening-new-hampshire-small-businesses/ | Goodlander, Pappas Urge Trump to Reverse Course on Canadian Trade War Threatening New Hampshire Small Businesses | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and 86 House of Representatives colleagues are urging President Trump to change his administration’s diplomatic approach with Canada and recognize the importance of the U.S.-Canada relationship. The effort follows further fraying in the two country’s relations amid President Trump’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada. In a letter to President Trump, the lawmakers specifically highlighted the risk to America’s economy should the president continue to use demeaning rhetoric and implement damaging policies against Canada. “Your Administration’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada is putting this relationship at serious risk. Recent tariffs, continued threats of additional trade restrictions, and increasingly adversarial rhetoric are creating uncertainty for businesses, workers, farmers, and consumers on both sides of the border. American exports to Canada declined in 2025, while Canadian exports to the United States also fell substantially following the implementation of U.S. tariffs. Additionally, Canadian businesses are increasingly looking to diversify their supply chains and markets, which should concern your Administration,” the lawmakers wrote. The lawmakers went on to describe the shared economic interests between the U.S. and Canada and the risks a worsening relationship would have on the American people. “Our economic relationship is too important to put at risk. Our manufacturers, farmers, producers, small businesses, and consumers depend upon Canada, as Canadian businesses and workers depend upon access to the United States. Materials, parts, and components routinely cross the border as part of shared North American supply chains. Disrupting these relationships increases costs for American businesses and consumers, undermines our competitiveness, and puts good-paying American jobs at risk. For example, the North American automotive industry relies on a highly in… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-goodlander-urge-trump-to-reverse-course-on-canadian-trade-war-threatening-new-hampshire-small-businesses | Pappas, Goodlander Urge Trump to Reverse Course on Canadian Trade War Threatening New Hampshire Small Businesses | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), and 86 House colleagues are urging President Trump to change his administration’s diplomatic approach with Canada and recognize the importance of the U.S.-Canada relationship. The effort follows further fraying in the two country’s relations amid President Trump’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada. In a letter to President Trump, the lawmakers specifically highlighted the risk to America’s economy should the president continue to use demeaning rhetoric and implement damaging policies against Canada. “Your Administration’s escalating and chaotic use of trade barriers against Canada is putting this relationship at serious risk. Recent tariffs, continued threats of additional trade restrictions, and increasingly adversarial rhetoric are creating uncertainty for businesses, workers, farmers, and consumers on both sides of the border. American exports to Canada declined in 2025, while Canadian exports to the United States also fell substantially following the implementation of U.S. tariffs. Additionally, Canadian businesses are increasingly looking to diversify their supply chains and markets, which should concern your Administration,” the lawmakers wrote. The lawmakers went on to describe the shared economic interests between the U.S. and Canada and the risks a worsening relationship would have on the American people. “Our economic relationship is too important to put at risk. Our manufacturers, farmers, producers, small businesses, and consumers depend upon Canada, as Canadian businesses and workers depend upon access to the United States. Materials, parts, and components routinely cross the border as part of shared North American supply chains. Disrupting these relationships increases costs for American businesses and consumers, undermines our competitiveness, and puts good-paying American jobs at risk. For example, the North American automotive industry relies on a highly integrated supply chain in which parts a… | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-helps-pass-continuing-resolution | Pappas Helps Pass Continuing Resolution | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting for a continuing resolution to extend government funding through December 11, 2026: “I voted to keep our government open and ensure we fund vital services, pay federal workers, and prevent any possibility of a government shutdown at the end of this fiscal year. But Congress shouldn’t have to govern this way. It is past time for House leadership to engage in bipartisan negotiations, act responsibly, and pass legislation that will deliver relief from skyrocketing utility costs and gas prices and put money back in Granite Staters’ pockets.” | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-visits-hospital-in-woodsville-to-witness-funding-she-secured-to-support-rural-health-care-celebrates-franconia-loop-restoration-project-in-franconia | Shaheen Visits Hospital in Woodsville to Witness Funding She Secured to Support Rural Health Care; Celebrates Franconia Loop Restoration Project in Franconia | 2026-09-01 | 2026 | 2026-09 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Franconia, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, visited Cottage Hospital in Woodsville to tour renovations to the facility and traveled to Franconia to celebrate the restoration of a portion of the Loop trail. Both projects were made possible with Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) that Shaheen helped secure. Photos from today’s events can be found HERE. In Woodsville, Shaheen toured Cottage Hospital and saw how the facility is putting to use $1,725,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) she secured in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 government funding legislation for critical improvements, such as asbestos removal and key renovations. Shaheen’s visit follows congressional Republicans cutting trillions in federal health care funding in their “One Big Beautiful Bill,” which is having a particularly severe impact on rural hospitals who are facing an increased risk of closure as more Americans are unable to afford health insurance. At her visit, Shaheen discussed the damage of congressional Republicans’ OBB legislation, the impact federal layoffs are having on care in New Hampshire and ongoing concerns around high health care costs. “Congressional Republicans’ decision to cut billions in health care funding is having a dire impact on health care access across the Granite State, and particularly in rural communities like those in the North Country. Rather than working to expand access to care and lower costs for families across the country, the Trump Administration’s mass firing of federal workers and their decision to slash health care funding have done just the opposite,” said Senator Shaheen. “I appreciated meeting with the folks at Cottage Hospital to hear a firsthand account of how they are being impacted by congressional Republicans’ disastrous OBB legislation and to learn how I can keep fighting in Washington to support our state’s rural health care providers.” Senator Shaheen has a long track record of securing resources to support … | 1 | 2026-09-02T09:19:58Z | 2026-09-02T09:20:51Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-demands-trump-administration-end-stonewalling-of-new-hampshire-small-businesses/ | Goodlander Demands Trump Administration End Stonewalling of New Hampshire Small Businesses | 2026-08-31 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Concord, N.H. — Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), a member of the House Committee on Small Business, is demanding that the Trump Administration end its persistent stonewalling and unacceptable delays in federal funding to New Hampshire small businesses. Goodlander led a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Kelly Loeffler exposing the agency’s chronic failures to answer basic oversight questions about the funding streams, capital access, grants, and staffing that small businesses across New Hampshire depend upon. Ranking Member Nydia M. Velázquez and Representatives Morgan McGarvey and Gilbert Ray Cisneros Jr. joined Goodlander in the letter. The stakes could not be higher. According to the SBA’s 2025 Small Business Profile, small businesses make up 99% of all businesses in the state and employ 309,420 Granite Staters – they are the backbone of our economy. Every day that SBA stalls is a day New Hampshire small businesses are left waiting in uncertainty. Responsive, accountable federal support is mission-critical to the economic vitality of a small business state like New Hampshire. The full letter is available HERE. “New Hampshire is a small business state, full stop. When the federal agency responsible for helping those businesses access capital, grants, and technical assistance stonewalls our most basic questions, small businesses pay the price – in uncertainty, in delay, in lost opportunity,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. “The Small Business Administration must do its job: give us the facts, explain the holdups, and get mission-critical support moving. I won’t quit until New Hampshire’s small businesses get the answers and help they deserve.” The numbers tell the story. To date, the SBA has failed to answer five sets of Committee questions following House Small Business Committee hearings stretching back to June 2025 – more than a year of silence. The unanswered questions touch nearly every part of the agency — from capital access and field operations to innovation gran… | 1 | 2026-09-18T09:27:43Z | 2026-09-18T09:29:09Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-announces-43-new-cosponsors-of-his-bill-to-end-corrupting-influence-of-dark-money-in-american-elections-bringing-total-to-181 | Pappas Announces 43 New Cosponsors of His Bill to End Corrupting Influence of Dark Money in American Elections, Bringing Total to 181 | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that his DISCLOSE Act has gained 43 additional cosponsors since its introduction, bringing the total number of cosponsors to 181 in the House. Pappas introduced this legislation in March alongside U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (RI), House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and House Administration Committee Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25). The DISCLOSE Act would end the scourge of dark money in our democracy, shine a bright light of transparency on politics, and make government more accountable to the will of voters. "Trust in our government is nearing historic lows, and we need to take action to bring greater transparency to our elections and restore Americans’ faith that their voices will be heard in our democracy,” said Congressman Pappas. “The DISCLOSE Act would stop billionaires and corporate special interests from secretly buying our elections by requiring dark money groups to disclose who their donors are and shining a light on payments made to social media influencers to promote or attack candidates. I’m thrilled to see support for this legislation grow, bringing us closer to putting the power of our democracy back in the hands of the people.” Since the 2010 Citizens United decision, secret spending in U.S. elections by corporations, ultra-rich ideological extremists, and secretive front groups has exploded. These dark-money expenditures that corrupt our politics increased from less than $5 million in 2006 to more than $300 million in the 2012 election cycle, and topped $1.9 billion in 2024, shattering the previous record of $1 billion in 2020. The DISCLOSE Act would restore transparency in American elections and restore fairness and accountability in our political system by: Requiring super PACs, 501(c)(4) “dark money” groups, corporations, and other organizations spending more than $10,000 in elections and on judicial nominations to promptly disclose donors who contribute more than $10,000; Shutting down the use of transfer… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-and-colleagues-oppose-ice-rollout-of-electric-shock-gloves | Shaheen and Colleagues Oppose ICE Rollout of Electric Shock Gloves | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and more than a dozen of her Senate colleagues called on the Trump Administration to abandon its reckless plan to outfit U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers with gloves that deliver painful electric shocks. In a letter to Acting ICE Director David Venturella led by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), the Senators demand that if ICE proceeds with this purchase, it must first provide Congress with answers and documentation for over 30 questions about how these devices will be used, the protocol for using them, safety guardrails and accountability measures. On August 10, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice concerning ICE’s planned acquisition of the CTG-5 G.L.O.V.E., a glove designed to deliver a painful electric shock. The notice estimates the potential value of the acquisition between $10 million and $20 million. The Senators wrote, in part: “We write to express deep concern about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to spend up to $20 million on gloves that deliver electric shocks. [...] The blatant and tragic misuse of force in Los Angeles, Chicago, Minneapolis, Houston, Maine, and other locations around the country raises significant skepticism about the agency’s professional capability to safely deploy a new tool that could be used to harm Americans without cause. Therefore, we urge ICE to cancel the contract and reconsider the purchase.” They continued: “The proposed acquisition raises serious questions about necessity, proportionality, medical safety, training, accountability, and constitutional rights. Those questions are particularly important given the significant public scrutiny surrounding ICE’s excessive use of force. A device capable of delivering an electrical shock through direct contact with an individual presents substantial risks if deployed during civil arrests – even more so if it is deployed without clear limits, appropriate training, and comprehensive oversight.” The… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-and-colleagues-oppose-israeli-governments-e1-settlement-tenders | Shaheen and Colleagues Oppose Israeli Government’s E1 Settlement Tenders | 2026-08-28 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | **The move follows Shaheen’s calls for Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately crack down on settler violence and expansion in the West Bank** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined her colleagues in releasing the following joint statement opposing the Israeli government’s decision to issue tenders for the construction of 1,234 housing units in the E1 settlement project, following a joint effort with 45 Senators urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to immediately crack down on settler violence and settler expansion in the West Bank: “Construction in the E1 area would sever East Jerusalem from major Palestinian population centers and make a viable contiguous Palestinian state under a two-state solution far harder to achieve. For decades, Republican and Democratic administrations have recognized that development in E1 would seriously jeopardize the prospects for a Palestinian state. That concern remains just as urgent today. “At a time when settler violence — including violence against Palestinian Americans — is reaching unprecedented levels in the West Bank and severe restrictions continue to constrain Palestinian movement and the Palestinian economy, moving forward with construction in E1 risks further destabilizing the West Bank and making a negotiated resolution even more difficult. “We urge the Israeli government to immediately rescind these tenders, halt settlement expansion in the West Bank, and take urgent action to rein in settler violence. Without a change in course, Israel risks weakening its international standing and undermining its prospects for long-term security. We also urge the Trump administration to make full use of its existing authorities, including targeted sanctions on individuals and entities. “The United States must remain committed to a two-state solution that delivers lasting peace and security for both the Jewish, democratic State of Israel and for a future Palestinian state. Construction in E1 would take u… | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-celebrates-opening-of-dea-lab-highlights-millions-she-secured-for-the-project-in-londonderry-continues-affordability-action-tour-at-affordable-apartment-groundbreaking-in-manchester-delivers-remarks-at-the-land-and-community-heritage-investment-program-25thanniversaryevent | Shaheen Celebrates Opening of DEA Lab, Highlights Millions She Secured for the Project in Londonderry; Continues Affordability Action Tour at Affordable Apartment Groundbreaking in Manchester; Delivers Remarks at the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program 25th?Anniversary?Event | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Londonderry, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Appropriations Subcommittee, on Wednesday joined officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and state and local law enforcement agencies at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of a state-of-the-art DEA lab in Londonderry. Shaheen then brought her “Affordability Action Tour” to downtown Manchester where she was honored for her commitment to lowering housing costs in New Hampshire and visited the site of an affordable housing development. Shaheen finished the day in Canterbury at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). Photos from the events can be found HERE. In Londonderry, Senator Shaheen received a tour of a new, state-of-the-art DEA forensic lab and delivered remarks celebrating the lab’s opening at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The forensics lab will help law enforcement identify street drugs, fight drug-related crimes and improve public safety across New Hampshire. Senator Shaheen secured $50 million in federal funding to support construction of the lab which will support law enforcement efforts across the entire region of New England. The lab first broke ground in 2024 and today’s ribbon-cutting was the culmination of the two-year construction efforts. The opening of the lab, which has approximately 46,000 square feet of laboratory and separate administrative space and will house roughly 80 positions, is a major milestone in Shaheen’s decades-long efforts to fight substance misuse and combat crime in New Hampshire. The lab’s cutting-edge technologies will allow for quicker examinations, reducing response times and expediting law enforcement’s response to drug-related crimes across New England. “After breaking ground on this site two years ago, I am proud to see our new cutting-edge DEA lab open its d… | 1 | 2026-08-28T17:11:49Z | 2026-08-28T17:13:14Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-celebrates-opening-of-dea-lab-highlights-millions-she-secured-for-the-project-in-londonderry-continues-affordability-action-tour-at-affordable-apartment-groundbreaking-in-manchester-delivers-remarks-at-the-land-and-community-heritage-investment-program-25th-anniversary-event | Shaheen Celebrates Opening of DEA Lab, Highlights Millions She Secured for the Project in Londonderry; Continues Affordability Action Tour at Affordable Apartment Groundbreaking in Manchester; Delivers Remarks at the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program 25th Anniversary Event | 2026-08-27 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Londonderry, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Appropriations Subcommittee, on Wednesday joined officials from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and state and local law enforcement agencies at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of a state-of-the-art DEA lab in Londonderry. Shaheen then brought her “Affordability Action Tour” to downtown Manchester where she was honored for her commitment to lowering housing costs in New Hampshire and visited the site of an affordable housing development. Shaheen finished the day in Canterbury at the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Land and Community Heritage Investment Program (LCHIP). Photos from the events can be found HERE. In Londonderry, Senator Shaheen received a tour of a new, state-of-the-art DEA forensic lab and delivered remarks celebrating the lab’s opening at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The forensics lab will help law enforcement identify street drugs, fight drug-related crimes and improve public safety across New Hampshire. Senator Shaheen secured $50 million in federal funding to support construction of the lab which will support law enforcement efforts across the entire region of New England. The lab first broke ground in 2024 and today’s ribbon-cutting was the culmination of the two-year construction efforts. The opening of the lab, which has approximately 46,000 square feet of laboratory and separate administrative space and will house roughly 80 positions, is a major milestone in Shaheen’s decades-long efforts to fight substance misuse and combat crime in New Hampshire. The lab’s cutting-edge technologies will allow for quicker examinations, reducing response times and expediting law enforcement’s response to drug-related crimes across New England. “After breaking ground on this site two years ago, I am proud to see our new cutting-edge DEA lab open its d… | 1 | 2026-08-29T11:31:28Z | 2026-08-29T11:32:37Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-introduces-bill-to-stop-taxation-of-nh-remote-workers-income | Pappas Introduces Bill to Stop Taxation of NH Remote Workers' Income | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | This week Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), alongside Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act. The bill would establish a uniform standard for taxing income based on physical presence in a state. In doing so, the bill prohibits a state from taxing a nonresident’s income earned when the individual was not physically in that state. “Granite Staters do not pay an income tax in New Hampshire, and they certainly should not be forced to pay one to another state,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “Every dollar that families can keep in their pocket matters, and workers must be protected from an unfair, out-of-state income tax. The Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act would protect those teleworking for a company in a state different from the one they reside in from over-taxation. I will continue to fight for tax fairness for all.” “Remote work has become a mainstay of the modern American economy and yet state tax rules have yet to catch up to our new reality,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “Providing a uniform federal standard for taxing remote workers is a commonsense proposal that would ensure Connecticut teleworkers can continue to contribute to our national economy without being unfairly subjected to double taxation. For the millions of Americans who earn their livings from their home offices, let’s right this wrong once and for all.” "This is a no-brainer. Jersey families who work remotely shouldn't get hit with a tax bill from a state they never stepped foot in," said Congressman Josh Gottheimer. "We're going to make sure hardworking Jersey families keep more of their hard-earned money instead of getting double-taxed for doing their jobs from their kitchen table.” | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-hosts-conversation-about-trump-administrations-rollback-of-pfas-protections-in-portsmouth | Senator Hassan Hosts Conversation About Trump Administration’s Rollback of PFAS Protections in Portsmouth | 2026-08-26 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | PORTSMOUTH – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan spoke yesterday with Seacoast residents, local water officials, and PFAS reduction advocates about their work to address toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination and ensure that Granite Staters have access to clean, safe drinking water. During the conversation, participants discussed the need for greater accountability to ensure that PFAS contamination in New Hampshire is addressed quickly, especially as the Trump Administration continues todelay cleanup timelines at military bases across the country, including the former Pease Air Force Base in Portsmouth. They also discussed the challenges posed by PFAS-contaminated sludge that has spread onto farms and golf courses and can irrevocably contaminate soil. The conversation comes after the Trump Administration’s decision to roll back certain PFAS protections, including its proposal to rescind drinking water standards for some PFAS chemicals and delay reporting requirements for manufacturers and importers of these chemicals. “The Trump Administration’s actions to roll back and weaken PFAS protections, as well as push back long-overdue clean up timelines at sites like Pease, threaten the progress that New Hampshire has made to keep our drinking water safe,” said Senator Hassan. “People on the Seacoast have already waited far too long to get these unsafe chemicals out of their communities, and continuing to delay cleanup is unacceptable. I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from residents, local water officials, and PFAS prevention advocates about how PFAS have hurt their communities and the work that they are doing to protect families from exposure to these toxic forever chemicals. I will continue to push the Administration for accountability and to ensure that communities have the resources that they need to clean up contamination as quickly as possible.” Senator Hassan meets with Seacoast residents, local water officials, and PFAS reduction advocates in Portsmouth Senator Hassan leads seve… | 1 | 2026-08-27T16:10:01Z | 2026-08-27T16:10:50Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-underscores-commitment-to-rural-economies-at-century-old-small-business-in-intervale-discusses-conversation-efforts-at-loon-preservation-in-moultonborough | Shaheen Underscores Commitment to Rural Economies at Century-Old Small Business in Intervale, Discusses Conversation Efforts at Loon Preservation in Moultonborough | 2026-08-25 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Moultonborough, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member and former Chair of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, today visited Limmer Boots, a century-old custom bootmaker in the Mount Washington Valley, to highlight her longstanding commitment to helping New Hampshire’s rural entrepreneurs build and grow their small businesses. After, at the Loon Preservation Committee in Moultonborough, Shaheen discussed efforts to restore and maintain a healthy population of loons in New Hampshire. Photos from today’s events can be found HERE. At Limmer Boots, Shaheen spoke with employees about the challenges and opportunities facing small rural manufacturers and received a tour of the shop floor to see the process firsthand. "Since 1919, Limmer Boots has crafted durable boots enjoyed by hikers in New Hampshire and across the country. It was an honor to see the shop floor in action and discuss how we’re working to support rural entrepreneurs at the federal level,” said Senator Shaheen. Limmer Boots has been the beneficiary of support from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and was the SBA’s 2026 New Hampshire Small Business Manufacturer of the Year and New England Rural Business of the Year. In Moultonborough, Shaheen toured the grounds of the Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) before embarking on a boat tour on Lake Winnipesaukee for loon viewing. During her visit, Shaheen discussed LPC’s efforts to restore and maintain a healthy population of loons throughout New Hampshire. "Loons are staples of New Hampshire’s iconic wildlife, but they are uniquely vulnerable to human activities,” said Senator Shaheen. “I was pleased to see firsthand the extraordinary work the Loon Preservation Committee is doing to protect loons and their habitats to ensure the beautiful outdoor spaces that make the Granite State so great are enjoyed by generations to come.” The LPC was created in 1975 in response to concerns about a dramatically declining loon population and the effects of human activities on loons.… | 1 | 2026-08-26T05:33:32Z | 2026-08-26T05:34:56Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/in-visit-to-new-hampshire-job-corps-shaheen-meets-with-leaders-and-current-granite-state-students-highlights-her-decades-of-unwavering-support | In Visit to New Hampshire Job Corps, Shaheen Meets with Leaders and Current Granite State Students, Highlights Her Decades of Unwavering Support | 2026-08-24 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | **In 2013, Shaheen built on fifteen years of bipartisan work to open the Manchester Job Corps Center in collaboration with federal and local officials** (Manchester, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited the New Hampshire Job Corps Center in Manchester to hear an update on the Center’s operations and meet with current students. During her visit, Shaheen toured the Center and its facilities for its academic and career technical training programs, including for the high school diploma, Hotel and Lodging, Reading and Advanced Manufacturing programs. Following the tour, Senator Shaheen heard testimonials from current students at the New Hampshire Job Corps Center about the impact the Center and its training programs have had on their academic, career and personal development. Shaheen also emphasized the importance of Job Corps to communities across New Hampshire and highlighted her decades-long support of the program, which has transformed the lives of Granite State students while boosting economic development. The Manchester Job Corps Center, which Shaheen helped establish in 2013, serves up to 268 residential and 32 nonresidential students, providing vocational training, pathways to a high school diploma and college certifications and degrees through partnerships with Manchester Community College, Nashua Community College and the New Hampshire Technical Institute. Photos from today’s event can be found HERE. “In New Hampshire and across the country, Job Corps Centers have been critical to meeting our workforce needs while expanding opportunities for Granite State students who otherwise would not have access to these foundational programs,” said Senator Shaheen. “Since its founding in 2013, the New Hampshire Job Corps Center has partnered with local schools and employers and made a real impact in the lives of students across the state, as I heard firsthand today. I’m proud of the work the Center is doing in our state.” As a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, Senator Sha… | 1 | 2026-08-25T05:31:37Z | 2026-08-25T05:33:09Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-mccormick-kaine-and-ricketts-introduce-bipartisan-campus-lifeline-act-to-strengthen-student-mental-health-and-suicide-prevention | Senators Hassan, McCormick, Kaine, and Ricketts Introduce Bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act to Strengthen Student Mental Health and Suicide Prevention | 2026-08-21 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced the bipartisan Campus Lifeline Act, legislation to strengthen student mental health and suicide prevention efforts by expanding access to student-led outreach on college campuses and increasing awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, which Senator Hassan helped establish and secure funding for. Suicide remains one of the leading causes of death among young Americans, with nearly one in five high school students reporting suicidal thoughts. Congress has supported youth suicide prevention through theGarrett Lee Smith Memorial Act (GLSMA), which provides grants to colleges and universities to improve mental health and substance use disorder services, suicide prevention programming, and student outreach. Research shows peer-to-peer engagement can play an important role in identifying students in crisis and connecting them with appropriate support. The launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has also expanded access to immediate behavioral health support, but awareness of the resource among college students remains inconsistent. The Campus Lifeline Act builds on existing federal efforts by strengthening peer-led outreach and helping colleges connect students with lifesaving mental health resources before a crisis escalates. “Young people in crisis need to know where to turn for help. This bipartisan bill would encourage colleges to put information about 988, the suicide and crisis hotline, on student IDs to increase awareness about this lifesaving resource. In addition, it would encourage colleges to develop plans for peer outreach about the 988 hotline, making it easier for people to get the support that they need,” said Senator Hassan. “No family should have to experience the heartbreak of losing a child, classmate, relative, or friend to suicide,” said Senator McCormick. “Students are often the first to recognize when someone is struggling. The Campus Lifeline Act strengthens… | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-demands-answers-from-trump-administration-about-ice-conduct-tsa-cooperation-in-airports | Shaheen Demands Answers from Trump Administration About ICE Conduct, TSA Cooperation in Airports | 2026-08-21 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined her Senate colleagues in demanding answers from U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director David Venturella and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Cummins about recent ICE actions at airports. The letter, led by Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), comes after a string of incidents nationwide, in which ICE agents – with cooperation from TSA – have acted with impunity, at times targeting people at airports. The Senators wrote, in part: “We write to express concerns regarding recent immigration enforcement actions at airports across the nation conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), with the apparent assistance and support of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Such actions create fear in our communities and cause disruption and distress to the traveling public.” They continued: “Unfortunately, recent reporting by the New York Times indicates that troubling events like these are occurring frequently across the nation at America’s Airports. Such actions only served to disrupt local communities, create fear among immigrant families, and undermine the travel and tourism sector at a time when it is trying to rebound from a 5.5% decline in international tourism in 2025 that occurred due to President Trump’s misguided tariff, immigration, and foreign policies […] With all this in mind, we request your response to several questions regarding the operating relationship between ICE and TSA and the type of information that is being shared between the agencies.” The full letter can be read HERE. ### | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/release-senator-hassan-and-intervale-small-business-owners-discuss-the-impact-of-rising-costs-due-to-president-trump | RELEASE: Senator Hassan and Intervale Small Business Owners Discuss the Impact of Rising Costs Due to President Trump | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | INTERVALE – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and Intervale small business owners this week discussed the ways in which President Trump’s tariffs and illegal war with Iran are challenging small businesses across New Hampshire. Senator Hassan met with Ragged Mountain Outdoor Equipment owners Jack Smith and Cort Hansen and toured the business, which sells outdoor gear and operates an in-house sewing shop where employees manufacture many of its products. They discussed the ways in which higher costs at every level of the supply chain are making it more expensive for small businesses to purchase the materials and inventory that they need. “Small businesses like Ragged Mountain Outdoor Equipment are the backbone of New Hampshire’s economy, but President Trump’s reckless tariffs and illegal war with Iran are hurting small businesses and raising prices for Granite Staters,” said Senator Hassan. “I appreciated the opportunity to hear directly from the owners of Ragged Mountain Outdoor Equipment about how increased costs throughout their supply chain are making it harder for them to get the inventory and materials that they need for their own manufacturing line. The Trump Administration needs to reverse course and work with Congress on a bipartisan basis to fulfill President Trump’s campaign promise of lowering costs for families and small businesses.” Senator Hassan Meets with the Owners of Ragged Mountain Outdoor Equipment in Intervale A recent report from the Joint Economic Committee – Minority showed that New Hampshire families have had to pay an additional $4,400 for goods and services due to inflation in Trump's second term. ### | 1 | 2026-08-21T05:30:57Z | 2026-08-21T05:32:22Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/constituent-services-roundup-over-1000-granite-staters-helped-at-pappas-s-passport-fairs | CONSTITUENT SERVICES ROUNDUP: Over 1,000 Granite Staters Helped at Pappas’s Passport Fairs | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that his office has helped over 1,000 Granite Staters secure their passport through his Pop-Up Passport Fairs hosted across New Hampshire’s First District. Hear directly from constituents about their experience at this week’s event on YouTube. “Over the past fourteen Pop-Up Passport Fairs that my office has held in collaboration with the National Passport Center, we’ve helped over a thousand Granite Staters apply for a passport for the first time or renew their passport,” said Congressman Pappas. “Helping Granite Staters interact with the government and navigate federal programs is one of the most fulfilling parts of my job. Whether it’s a military veteran who is having trouble accessing their VA benefits or a senior having an issue with their Social Security benefits, we’re here to help.” In collaboration with the National Passport Center, Congressman Pappas’s office has hosted fourteen Pop-Up Passport Fairs to assist First District constituents with their passport-related issues, including applying for a passport for the first time or renewing an existing passport. | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-visits-affordable-housing-in-keene-spotlights-key-provisions-she-secured-for-new-hampshire-in-landmark-21st-century-road-to-housing-act | Shaheen Visits Affordable Housing in Keene, Spotlights Key Provisions She Secured for New Hampshire in Landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act | 2026-08-20 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Keene, NH) – Today, with New Hampshire housing costs at a record-high level, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) continued her “Affordability Action Tour” by visiting an affordable housing site in Keene to discuss her work in Washington to lower housing costs for Granite State families and increase the supply of homes across the state. Shaheen was joined by local officials to tour the Marlboro Street site of a multifamily home acquired by the Keene Housing Authority that will be redeveloped into affordable housing. The project is funded in part by a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)—a program that Shaheen has long supported. The bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act—which includes three Shaheen-led provisions—expands the CDBG program and will increase support for projects like Keene’s Marlboro Street renovation. Photos from today’s event can be found HERE. “Between the war with Iran raising gas prices and the Trump Administration’s tariffs skyrocketing the cost of building materials, it’s no wonder our state is facing record-high housing costs and a persistent shortage of affordable options,” said Senator Shaheen. “Granite State families deserve financial relief, and that’s exactly what the 21st Century ROAD to Housing legislation will do by giving us more tools to speed up the construction of new affordable housing and preserving existing units in our communities. I was proud to support the federal grant helping to make Keene’s Marlboro Street project possible—it's exactly the kind of development that will see increased support thanks to this new housing law.” Shaheen is leading efforts in the Senate to lower housing costs and increase the supply of affordable units, including her efforts to help pass the landmark 21st Century Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act earlier this year. The legislation includes three New Hampshire-focused provisions Shaheen secured—the Strategy and Investment in Rural Housing Preservation Act, Streamlining Rural Housing Act and the Preservat… | 1 | 2026-08-22T05:24:59Z | 2026-08-22T05:26:16Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-renee-blacken-of-bethlehem-as-augusts-granite-stater-of-the-month | Senator Hassan Recognizes Renée Blacken of Bethlehem as August’s Granite Stater of the Month | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Renée Blacken of Bethlehem as August’s Granite Stater of the Month for completing a historic solo row across the Atlantic Ocean and using the journey to support trauma recovery programs in northern New Hampshire. On January 24, Renée departed from Lanzarote in the Canary Islands as part of the Atlantic Dash. Over the next 65 days, she rowed 3,200 miles across the Atlantic before reaching Antigua in the Caribbean. The crossing made Renée the first American and first solo female to complete the Atlantic Dash, as well as the oldest American woman to complete a solo Atlantic row. Renée used the expedition to bring greater attention and resources to Outdoor Adventuring for Good, a nonprofit that she founded to help make trauma recovery programs more accessible in northern New Hampshire. Her organization raises funds for programs that integrate mind and body approaches to healing and has already provided support for programs serving communities in Coös and Grafton Counties. Renée also brought Granite Staters along on her journey, regularly sharing updates from the Atlantic and connecting with local students who followed her progress from their classrooms. Senator Hassan launched the “Granite Stater of the Month” initiative in 2017 to recognize outstanding New Hampshire citizens who go above and beyond to help their neighbors and make their communities stronger. To nominate a New Hampshire citizen to be a “Granite Stater of the Month,” constituents can complete the nomination form here. To read Senator Hassan’s statement for the Congressional Record, see below: I am honored to recognize Renée Blacken of Bethlehem as August's Granite Stater of the Month for her extraordinary resilience, adventurous spirit, and commitment to expanding access to trauma recovery resources in northern New Hampshire. Earlier this year, Renée became the first American and first solo female to complete the Atlantic Dash, rowing more than 3,200 miles alone across the Atlantic Ocean in a 6-… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-tours-construction-of-a-new-child-care-center-in-gorham | Senator Hassan Tours Construction of a New Child Care Center in Gorham | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | GORHAM – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan toured the construction of the new Gorham Community Learning Center and spoke with local child care leaders about their efforts to expand access to affordable child care in the North Country. The new center was made possible through $1.5 million in federal funding, including from the Northern Border Regional Commission. Once renovations are complete, the learning center will be able to serve up to 55 children, increasing its capacity by more than 50%. “The soaring cost and low availability of child care in New Hampshire is stretching family budgets and making it harder for our small businesses to recruit the workforce that they need. This situation is especially dire in the North Country, where recent child care center closures have left families with fewer options for care close to home. That’s why projects like the Gorham Community Learning Center expansion are so important,” said Senator Hassan. “It was great to tour the construction of the new Learning Center and speak with the leaders whose work made the expansion possible. I will continue to support investments like this one here in Gorham that help parents remain in the workforce and set children up for success.” Senator Hassan previously toured the Gorham Family Resource Center and saw firsthand the need for the Community Learning Center to expand beyond its current location. The new facility, located in a former bank building, is part of efforts by Evergreen Start to expand child care capacity across Coös County. Senator Hassan leads several bipartisan efforts to help more families access and afford child care. Her bipartisan Child Care Tax Benefit Outreach and Assistance Act, which would help more businesses use existing federal child care tax benefits to support their employees, recently advanced out of the Senate Finance Committee. Senator Hassan also introduced the bipartisan After Hours Child Care Act to improve access to affordable child care for parents working nontraditional hours. Additionally, Senator Has… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-highlights-federal-funding-she-secured-for-affordable-housing-in-salem-health-care-accessibility-in-nashua | Shaheen Highlights Federal Funding She Secured for Affordable Housing in Salem, Health Care Accessibility in Nashua | 2026-08-19 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Salem, NH) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, continued her “Affordability Action Tour” with a visit to Nashua to see critical radiology equipment acquired by Southern New Hampshire Health to increase health care accessibility and Salem to tour the future site of an affordable housing development. Both projects were made possible with Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) that Shaheen helped secure. Photos from today’s events can be found HERE. First in Nashua, Shaheen toured Southern New Hampshire Health with hospital leadership and learned more about how their purchase of a PET/CT scanner has improved care for patients. In the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 government funding legislation, Shaheen secured $453,000 in CDS for the purchase of this critical medical imagery technology to increase health care access for the entire region. Shaheen’s visit comes roughly one year after congressional Republicans cut billions in federal health care funding. “It’s vital that health care centers in our communities have the most up to date medical equipment and facilities so that they can better serve Granite Staters,” said Senator Shaheen. “With health care costs rising, I was glad to help Southern New Hampshire Health secure Congressionally Directed Spending to get a new PET/CT scanner and to see some of the work the hospital is doing to update their facilities so that patients can get the care they need right in Nashua.” Senator Shaheen has a long track record of securing resources to support the enhancement of health facilities across New Hampshire. Shaheen secured millions of dollars to support key health care priorities in New Hampshire in the Fiscal Year 2026 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill, including funding for health care facility improvement and workforce development. In Salem, Shaheen joined local officials and the Salem Housing Authority to tour the site of the upcoming Millville Street A… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-house-pappas-backed-aadapt-act-to-improve-early-alzheimer-s-detection-and-care | PASSED HOUSE: Pappas-Backed AADAPT Act to Improve Early Alzheimer's Detection and Care | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The bipartisan Accelerating Access to Dementia and Alzheimer’s Provider Training Act, or AADAPT Act, cosponsored by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) passed the House last month. The legislation strengthens and reauthorizes the Project ECHO program to help primary care providers better identify, diagnose, and manage Alzheimer's disease and other dementias—particularly in rural and underserved communities. “The AADAPT Act will help primary care providers diagnose Alzheimer’s and other dementias and ensure they feel prepared to deliver the care patients need. I’m proud to stand with families and advocates in support of this legislation, which has now passed the House,” said Congressman Pappas. “We must continue to raise awareness, support individuals, families, and caregivers, and fight to advance research, treatment, and care.” “New treatments and new diagnostic tools are transforming what is possible for people living with Alzheimer’s,” said Robert Egge, Alzheimer’s Association chief public policy officer and AIM president. “The AADAPT Act ensures that primary care providers across the country — especially in rural and underserved communities — have the resources they need to bring that progress to their patients. We thank the bipartisan champions of this legislation for helping make that possible.” More than 7 million Americans—including 27,000 Granite Staters—are living with Alzheimer's disease, and those numbers are expected to continue rising in the coming years. Because primary care providers are often the first health care professionals patients see when memory loss or cognitive decline begins, expanding access to specialized training can help improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes. The AADAPT Act reauthorizes and strengthens the Project ECHO program, which connects primary care providers with specialists through virtual training, mentorship, and case-based learning. The program helps equip providers with the knowledge and confidence to identify potential cognitive impairment earlier, improve care… | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-hosts-discussion-in-alexandria-on-the-communitys-successful-strategy-in-combating-the-fentanyl-epidemic-and-recent-trump-administration-actions-that-threaten-the-progress-that-has-been-made | Senator Hassan Hosts Discussion in Alexandria on the Community’s Successful Strategy in Combating the Fentanyl Epidemic and Recent Trump Administration Actions that Threaten the Progress That Has Been Made | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | ALEXANDRIA – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan hosted a discussion yesterday in Alexandria with Police Chief David Suckling and leaders of organizations that help Granite Staters get into and stay in recovery about their ongoing work to combat addiction and reduce overdose deaths in New Hampshire. During the conversation, Senator Hassan discussed how the Trump Administration’s decision to ban the use of federal funding for proven overdose prevention methods that enjoy bipartisan support, such as the distribution of fentanyl and xylazine test strips, will hurt recovery efforts. In the years since New Hampshire decriminalized the distribution of fentanyl and xylazine test strips, rates of fatal overdose deaths in the state have steadily dropped. “Thanks to the tireless work of law enforcement leaders like Chief Suckling and recovery experts, overdose deaths have fallen drastically in New Hampshire over the last few years. Alexandria has not had an overdose since 2020. One of the ways in which Alexandria has been able to achieve this is by distributing overdose prevention kits that include fentanyl test strips,” said Senator Hassan. “There is good evidence that fentanyl test strips save lives, but the Trump Administration decided to ignore science and the law by announcing that communities can no longer use federal grant funding to distribute these tools.” “The Administration’s decision is outrageous; the fight against addiction is hard enough, and the work of first responders and law enforcement will only become more difficult if we defund proven efforts that have saved lives,” Senator Hassan continued. “The Administration needs to listen to law enforcement officers on the ground and restore funding for the tools that have helped rural communities like Alexandria confront the opioid epidemic and save lives.” Senator Hassan continues to work to combat the fentanyl crisis and expand access to evidence-based addiction treatment. At the end of last year, Senator Hassan played a key role in spearheading the passage of the … | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-continues-affordability-action-tour-with-roundtable-on-rising-prices-food-insecurity-highlights-federal-funding-she-secured-for-historic-gale-school | Shaheen Continues Affordability Action Tour with Roundtable on Rising Prices, Food Insecurity; Highlights Federal Funding She Secured for Historic Gale School | 2026-08-18 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Belmont, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Appropriations Subcommittee, continued her “Affordability Action Tour” by leading a roundtable discussion in Rochester focused on the rising cost of everyday essentials, particularly an alarming increase in food insecurity in the Granite State. Shaheen also visited the newly reopened Gale School in Belmont where she secured much-needed federal funding for updates to the historic school house, and to help expand access to child care in the Lakes Region. In Rochester, Shaheen held a roundtable where she heard firsthand from representatives from the Strafford County Community Action Partnership, the New Hampshire Food Bank, the Rochester Child Care Center, Granite YMCA, Gather NH, the Share Fund and other food access and service program leaders about the challenges of rising costs and the increase in food insecurity in New Hampshire. New reporting shows how congressional Republicans’ decision to cut billions in SNAP funding is harming Granite State families, especially children across the state. “It is absolutely unacceptable that we’re seeing a rise in food insecurity in our state. With congressional Republicans cutting billions in SNAP funding, a reckless war in Iran and President Trump’s tariff policies, costs are skyrocketing and it’s putting a real strain on Granite State families,” said Senator Shaheen. “I am grateful for all that our food banks, child care centers and community organizations do to connect families across our state with resources. I thank them for joining me for this important discussion as I continue my efforts in Washington to bring down costs and fight against an Administration that believes the affordability concerns of families in our state are nothing more than a ‘hoax.’” With Granite Staters paying $4,400 more on everyday essentials since President Trump took… | 1 | 2026-08-20T05:28:41Z | 2026-08-20T05:29:58Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-demands-answers-from-the-pentagon-on-conditions-aboard-the-uss-abraham-lincoln/ | Goodlander Demands Answers from the Pentagon on Conditions Aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln | 2026-08-17 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Washington, D.C. — On Friday, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Congressman Joe Courtney (CT-02) and Congressman Wesley Bell (MO-01) led a group of 52 lawmakers in demanding immediate answers from the Department of Defense on the conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, amid mounting reports of poor living conditions, food shortages, and a mental health crisis among the crew. The ship and its crew have been deployed at sea for more than 8 months — including a record-breaking 208 days without a single port call — and multiple sailors have reportedly attempted to jump overboard in recent weeks. “The women and men serving our country on the USS Abraham Lincoln have gone 208 days without a single port call. These patriots are dealing with food shortages, moldy showers, and alarming reports that conditions have become so bad that sailors have tried to jump overboard. This is a five-alarm warning, and we owe our sailors the truth and swift solutions,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “This is a readiness crisis, a sustainment crisis, and a wellbeing crisis — and the buck stops with the Pentagon. I will not give up the ship, and I will not give up on our sailors. Not now, not ever.” The USS Abraham Lincoln’s deployment has been extended twice and has only pulled into port twice since November 2025. The prolonged deployment places additional strain on the servicemembers aboard and raises serious questions about the Administration’s plan for the carrier and its crew. The letter asks the Department of Defense to: Provide soldiers aboard with additional resources to address and mitigate their conditions, Guarantee a safe environment for sailors who may be struggling with their mental health, Ensure communication with family members and the public on information about conditions and other developments on board, and Bring forth new procedures to ensure material readiness and personnel preparedness in future cases of extended deployment. A copy of the signed letter is available HERE. Before taking office, Goodl… | 1 | 2026-08-18T05:27:41Z | 2026-08-18T05:29:06Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-joins-colleagues-in-urging-clarity-from-pentagon-on-uss-lincoln-s-overextended-deployment-sailors-safety | Pappas Joins Colleagues in Urging Clarity from Pentagon on USS Lincoln’s Overextended Deployment & Sailors’ Safety | 2026-08-14 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Reps. Joe Courtney (CT-02), Ranking Member of the House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee, Wesley Bell (MO-01), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and 49 colleagues in sending a letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao expressing concern for the personnel and material readiness of the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) and requesting information on the ship’s deployment and future. “Like the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) before it, CVN-72’s extended deployment is accompanied by deeply troubling reports about sailors’ mental health and living conditions. These reports are not political conjecture; they come from sailors’ worried family members,” the lawmakers wrote. “Navy leadership took the appropriate step in meeting to address families’ concerns, but there remains more to be done to ensure that the families and the public have faith that these sailors are being taken care of and that the Department is appropriately managing the fleet and its readiness for Operation Epic Fury.” Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-08-19T05:29:02Z | 2026-08-19T05:30:24Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-in-the-union-leader-slashing-regulations-will-lower-housing-costs-for-granite-staters | Senator Hassan in the Union Leader: Slashing regulations will lower housing costs for Granite Staters | 2026-08-13 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | MANCHESTER – In a new op-ed published in the Union Leader, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan highlights how the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will lower housing costs by slashing outdated red tape, building more middle-class homes, and banning Wall Street hedge funds and private equity firms from buying up single-family homes. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which Senator Hassan cosponsored and helped pass, became law last month without President Trump’s signature. To read Senator Hassan’s op-ed in the Union Leader, click here or see below. No matter where I go in our state, Granite Staters of all ages, walks of life, and political stripes have the same problem: It costs too much to live in New Hampshire. Rents and mortgages are eating up more of every paycheck. Young people are moving away, and businesses are struggling to find the workers that they need to grow. Our state can’t reach its full potential if people can’t afford to live here. The good news is that we’re finally starting to make progress. Congress recently passed into law the landmark, bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act. At the center of this law is the belief that the American Dream should be affordable for everyone. This legislation will help make it possible to build more homes and apartments by slashing red tape and outdated regulations that slow down construction. It also curbs corporate price gouging by prohibiting large private equity companies from buying up homes, inflating prices for everyone. Young families should not be priced out of the housing market because they can’t compete with the deep pockets of Wall Street when bidding on a house. We need a housing policy that puts American families first — that makes the American dream accessible to everyone who works hard. In addition to going after the bad actors in the housing market, this bill also tackles the systemic problems that have kept housing costs stubbornly high. Right now, America has a shortage of an estimated 4.7 million homes. Government regulations … | 1 | 2026-08-14T06:13:05Z | 2026-08-14T06:14:08Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/hassan-cassidy-bill-to-protect-americans-private-health-data-passes-committee | Hassan, Cassidy Bill to Protect American's Private Health Data Passes Committee | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) to protect American’s private health data recently advanced out of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions. The Health Information Privacy Reform Act would expand health privacy protections to account for new technologies that are not currently required to have privacy protections, such as smartwatches and health apps. “Americans are increasingly using smartwatches, health rings, and apps to take charge of their health, but our privacy laws haven’t kept up with these new technologies. People deserve to know who has access to their most personal health information and how it's being used and protected,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan bill will require companies to clearly disclose how they collect and share health information so that people can use these tools without giving up control of their personal data. ” “Protecting patient information is essential to delivering quality care,” said Dr. Cassidy. “Smartwatches and health apps are helpful tools but open the door to privacy concerns that didn’t exist when it was just a patient and a doctor in an exam room. This bipartisan legislation ensures Americans’ data is secure and only collected and used with their consent.” The exchange of health data that is shared between patients and health care providers is governed by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). However, HIPAA does not currently cover consumer health products that connect individuals to health tools outside of the doctor’s office, like new health tracking devices and applications. The Health Information Privacy Reform Act requires health technologies not subject to HIPAA to disclose how consumer information is collected and shared. It also explores how to give consumers’ opportunities to share their health data to support future research and be compensated for their contributions. Read the full bill text here. ### | 1 | 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z | 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-presses-dhs-on-investigation-into-corey-lewandowskis-alleged-corruption-and-abuse-of-taxpayer-dollars | Senator Hassan Presses DHS on Investigation into Corey Lewandowski’s Alleged Corruption & Abuse of Taxpayer Dollars | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, today issued requests to the newly-confirmed Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Management for additional details on the ongoing investigation into former DHS official Corey Lewandowski’s reported corruption and abuse of taxpayer dollars during his time at the department. “The allegations against Mr. Lewandowski, if true, indicate significant corruption, abuse of taxpayer funds, and flagrant conflicts of interest that require Congressional investigation based on a comprehensive record of his tenure at DHS,” wrote Senator Hassan in her request. The need for Congressional investigation is especially urgent given the possibility that DHS contracts that arose from alleged wrongdoing by Mr. Lewandowski may still be ongoing. In June, Senator Hassan opened an investigation into allegations against Lewandowski, and she subsequently questioned DHS Under Secretary for Management nominee Brian Cavanaugh about the matter during his nomination hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. In her follow up request today, Senator Hassan wrote, “In response to my questioning, you confirmed that Secretary Mullin had begun the process of reviewing contracts that Mr. Lewandowski might have approved in connection with potential self-dealing and corrupt pay-to-play schemes and indicated that you would personally oversee this process. After I asked if you would provide Congress with the information it needs to conduct an independent investigation into alleged corruption by Mr. Lewandowski, you committed to ‘being open and transparent and accountable with the [Congressional] oversight committees.’” Read the full text of Senator Hassan’s request to Under Secretary Cavanaugh here or below. Dear Under Secretary Cavanaugh: I write today to follow up on your testimony before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) on … | 1 | 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z | 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-annual-shaheen-led-bipartisan-resolution-designating-national-fentanyl-prevention-and-awareness-day-unanimously-passes-senate | ICYMI: Annual Shaheen-Led Bipartisan Resolution Designating National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day Unanimously Passes Senate | 2026-08-12 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – Last week, a bipartisan resolution annually led by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) designating August 21 as "Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day” unanimously passed the U.S. Senate. The bipartisan push aims to raise awareness around dangers of fentanyl, highlight prevention efforts, encourage drug-free lifestyles and recognize the lives lost to drug overdoses. “I’m glad the Senate came together to unanimously pass our bipartisan resolution designating August 21 as National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day and memorializing those who have lost their lives to drug overdoses,” said Senator Shaheen. “There’s always more work to be done to address the substance use disorder crisis in New Hampshire, and driving more awareness in our communities around the dangers of fentanyl use is one important way we can prevent the loss of more lives.” A copy of the bipartisan resolution can be read HERE. As a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Appropriations Subcommittee, Shaheen is committed to fighting the substance use disorder crisis in New Hampshire. Earlier this year, Shaheen renewed a years-long effort to authorize billions in federal funding for substance use disorder treatment and prevention with the reintroduction of the Turn the Tide Act. Shaheen also leads the bipartisan End Veterans Overdose Act to expand access to naloxone and other overdose reversal agents to our veterans, which went on to unanimously clear the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee—a significant step toward passing the bill into law. In the Fiscal Year 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill that was signed into law, Shaheen secured provisions that will ensure veterans can better access health care, including substance use disorder treatment. In 2025, Senator Shaheen introduced the Keeping Drugs Out of Sch… | 1 | 2026-08-13T06:17:16Z | 2026-08-13T06:18:13Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/release-senate-unanimously-passes-hassan-grassley-bill-to-combat-counterfeit-imports | RELEASE: Senate Unanimously Passes Hassan-Grassley Bill to Combat Counterfeit Imports | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) are applauding the Senate’s unanimous passage of their legislation to better detect and intercept counterfeit imports. The bipartisan bill would authorize U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to share suspected counterfeit goods’ packing and shipping information with key intellectual property (IP) rights holders, e-commerce platforms, and transportation carriers. “Counterfeit products brought over our borders hurt American small businesses and can put people’s safety at risk,”Senator Hassan said. “This bipartisan bill will give law enforcement and businesses better tools to work together and intercept counterfeit products before they reach our communities. I’m glad to see it pass the Senate, and I urge my colleagues in the House to take up and pass this bill.” “Counterfeit goods harm American businesses, threaten our nation’s economy and put consumers at serious risk. By increasing communication between Customs and Border Protection, IP rights holders and commerce professionals, this bipartisan bill will effectively crack down on dangerous counterfeit products and prevent them from reaching our shores,” Senator Grassley said. “I’m pleased the Senate has passed this important bill and look forward to its advancement in the U.S. House of Representatives.” The Hassan-Grassley bill is supported by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, the Alliance for Safe Online Pharmacies, the American Apparel & Footwear Association, the Automotive Anti-Counterfeiting Council, the Baby Safety Alliance, the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition, the International Trademark Association, the Partnership for Safe Medicines, the Pharmaceutical Security Institute and the Transnational Alliance to Combat Illicit Trade. “U.S. Customs and Border Protection is our first line of defense against counterfeit goods, but they can’t do that job alone. This legislation ensures their ability to work collaboratively with responsible stakeholders throughout the su… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-trumps-presidency-will-be-defined-not-by-lowering-costs-for-families-but-by-raising-monuments-to-himself | Senator Hassan: Trump’s Presidency Will Be Defined Not by Lowering Costs for Families but by Raising Monuments to Himself | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recently delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate highlighting how President Trump's policies, including his reckless tariffs and the illegal war in Iran, are driving up costs and hurting New Hampshire families. A recent Joint Economic Committee – Minority report found that New Hampshire families have had to spend $4,400 more due to inflation since President Trump took office last year. Earlier this year, a Committee report found that families paid an average of $310 more for groceries in President Trump’s first year than the year prior. A Joint Economic Committee – Minority report from July found that Granite Staters have paid $596 more per household on gas since the start of the Iran war. Click here to watch Senator Hassan’s full remarks, and see key quotes and a full transcript below: “For the vast majority of Americans of all ages and walks of life, of all political stripes, costs aren’t a partisan thing and it is simply clear: It costs more to be an American with Donald Trump as President.” “A year and a half into his Presidency, my Republican colleagues are making excuse after excuse for the President’s failure to address the American people’s basic needs. They need to stop. Stop trying to advance the fiction that the President cares about lowering costs, or perhaps is trying to lower costs but is getting some bad counsel from his advisers.” “Donald Trump has made himself very, very clear: his presidency will be defined not by lowering costs for families but by raising monuments to himself.” “He will save one of his corrupt campaign donors asking for a pardon but won’t lift a finger to save American families a dime on their groceries.” “The American people right now want an American dream that they can afford. A dream that doesn’t belong just to a privileged few. A dream that’s bigger than self-dealing, kickbacks and self-enrichment schemes in the gilded rooms of Mar-a-Lago.” “The American people want an America that is as good as this nation’s promis… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-at-senate-foreign-relations-hearing-shaheen-highlights-impact-of-global-scam-operations-in-new-hampshire-urges-passage-of-bipartisan-scam-act | ICYMI: At Senate Foreign Relations Hearing, Shaheen Highlights Impact of Global Scam Operations in New Hampshire, Urges Passage of Bipartisan SCAM Act | 2026-08-11 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – In case you missed it, at a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, highlighted the harmful impacts of online scams in the Granite State and described how overseas scam compounds are spreading rapidly across the globe. The hearing, entitled, “Protecting Americans from Global Scam Operations: Assessing the U.S. Response,” focused on transnational criminal organizations behind online scam operations and the bipartisan Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act. In her remarks, Shaheen described the proliferation of overseas scam compounds and emphasized how transnational scam operations threaten U.S. national security—exploiting corruption and weak governance while making billions of dollars that are often traced to Chinese criminal syndicates. Shaheen then underscored the importance of passing the SCAM Act to guarantee that coordinated international responses to scam compounds become a fixed part of U.S. policy. Click HERE to watch Shaheen’s opening remarks. Key quotes from Senator Shaheen: “Behind many of the online scams targeting Americans are scam compounds where trafficked workers are forced to defraud victims online. Just a few years ago, these compounds were concentrated in a handful of countries. But today, scam operations have spread to countries across Africa, the Middle East, Asia and even in the Western Hemisphere. Americans lose more than $12 billion dollars—billion with a B—a year from schemes perpetrated by overseas scam compounds[ …] Global losses are now estimated to exceed $100 billion dollars each year. And every senator on this committee has constituents whose lives have been upended by sophisticated online fraud.” “In Hollis, New Hampshire, one 78-year-old lost about $150,000 after being lured into a fraudulent online investment scheme. And another Granite State resident reported purchasing a vehicle online and lost $6,200 and never received the car, and his c… | 1 | 2026-08-12T06:18:38Z | 2026-08-12T06:20:33Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/passed-out-of-committee-pappas-s-bipartisan-bill-to-honor-fallen-law-enforcement-strengthen-officer-safety | PASSED OUT OF COMMITTEE: Pappas’s Bipartisan Bill to Honor Fallen Law Enforcement, Strengthen Officer Safety | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, introduced byCongressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congressman Troy E. Nehls (TX-22), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), passed out of the House Committee on Natural Resources. This bipartisan legislation would establish a formal program within the U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) to support and enhance the community outreach, public education and officer safety and wellness programs of the National Law Enforcement Museum through grants to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund (NLEOMF). These programs would memorialize and honor law enforcement, compile data on law enforcement fatalities and injuries, increase public understanding of and support for law enforcement, enhance and improve law enforcement officer safety and wellness, and bring law enforcement closer to the communities they serve. “Every day our law enforcement answers the call to serve and keep our communities safe, putting their lives on the line to do so. We must always support their critical work and honor those that give the ultimate sacrifice,” said Congressman Pappas. “This bipartisan legislation would support efforts to honor law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, commemorate their legacies of service and sacrifice, and strengthen officer safety and wellbeing. I remain committed to supporting our law enforcement and the important work they do for Granite Staters.” The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act is supported by NLEMOF’s board member organizations, including the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association, Fraternal Order of Police, Fraternal Order of Police Auxiliary, International Brotherhood of Police Officers, International Union of Police Associations/AFL-CIO, Motorola Solutions, Verizon, National Association of Police Organizations, National Sheriffs’ Associations, COPS, DuPont, National Black Police Association, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, National Po… | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/with-less-than-100-days-until-the-midterm-elections-shaheen-presses-trump-administration-on-legal-deployment-of-election-monitors-prohibition-of-mass-voter-purges | With Less than 100 Days Until the Midterm Elections, Shaheen Presses Trump Administration on Legal Deployment of Election Monitors, Prohibition of Mass Voter Purges | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – With less than 100 days until November’s midterm elections, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is continuing her efforts to defend our nation’s election integrity in two recent letters she sent to Trump Administration officials, one to Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon and the other to Attorney General Blanche and Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. “For years, President Trump has not been shy about undercutting public faith in our nation’s safe and secure election system,” said Senator Shaheen. “In response to this and with elections underway in many states across the country, I was proud to join many of my Senate colleagues in defense of our nation’s elections to ensure all American citizens have their voices heard at the ballot box.” Following an announcement by the Department of Justice (DOJ) that the Trump Administration will deploy election monitors in New Hampshire, Senator Shaheen joined her Senate colleagues to demand DOJ comply with federal voting laws. In their letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon, the Senators cautioned against the misuse of any federal election monitors to target jurisdictions in a partisan manner or interfere with voting or state and local election officials’ administration of the voting process. While the Trump Administration’s DOJ has characterized their election monitoring efforts as “routine” and “nonpartisan,” Shaheen and her colleagues are concerned that monitors are being disproportionately assigned to jurisdictions in states led by Democrats. The Senators also noted that the announcement comes amid repeated efforts by President Trump to interfere with the local administration of free and fair elections, which underscores the importance of election monitors following the law by only observing elections. The Senators wrote, in part: “The election monitors program has been implemented under D… | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
| https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/goodlander-and-bicameral-group-of-lawmakers-slam-trump-admin-efforts-to-deport-military-families/ | Goodlander and Bicameral Group of Lawmakers Slam Trump Admin Efforts to Deport Military Families | 2026-08-10 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Maggie Goodlander | G000604 | goodlander.house.gov | goodlander | https://goodlander.house.gov/media/press-releases/ | scraper | Senate investigation revealed ICE has attempted to deport 282 veterans and their relatives; could be violating law that prevents the use of military against civilians Washington, D.C. — Congresswomen Maggie Goodlander (D-N.H.), Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.), Delia Ramirez (D-Ill.), and Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas), along with U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led dozens of their colleagues in a bicameral letter pressing the Trump administration on its efforts to coordinate the arrest, detention and deportation of hundreds of veterans and military families. The letter follows an April 2025 move from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to rescind its long-standing policy that treated military service a “significant mitigating factor” when deciding whether to pursue immigration enforcement, replacing it with a new policy stating that military service alone “does not automatically exempt” non-citizens from enforcement actions. You can read the full letter and list of signers here. “These efforts imperil military readiness, weaken service members’ morale, and betray America’s promises to the people who put their lives on the line for our nation,” write the lawmakers. Alarmingly, DoD has been reportedly targeting individuals at military installations, detaining them on military property, and turning them over to ICE — effectively converting military bases into “traps” for noncitizens. For example, a 22-year-old military wife was recently detained while attempting to obtain a military spouse I.D. Military officials allegedly called DHS and held her in a room until ICE agents arrived to take her to a detention center. The lawmakers continue, “DoD’s participation in civil immigration enforcement activities raises both ethical and legal concerns, including potential violations of the Posse Comitatus Act, which prohibits using the armed forces of the military for civilian law enforcement.” A 2025 investigation revealed that ICE has attempted to dep… | 1 | 2026-09-01T09:48:49Z | 2026-09-01T09:49:51Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-passage-of-continuing-resolution-to-avoid-government-shutdown-in-fall | Shaheen Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution to Avoid Government Shutdown in Fall | 2026-08-08 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement after voting to advance the continuing resolution to keep the government open through December: “I’m relieved that the Senate came together to pass a continuing resolution on an overwhelming bipartisan basis that will avoid a government shutdown in the fall that would hurt Granite Staters. While stop-gap funding bills can create inefficiencies within government that sow uncertainty in the economy, this step represents a reasonable path forward that will allow time for Republicans and Democrats to reach an agreement on a realistic appropriations package that works for the American people. “Americans want us to work together to solve problems and make their lives better. When we return to Congress in September, I remain committed to working in good faith alongside my colleagues to deliver spending packages that invest in our states and communities and provide the long-term certainty they need.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-09T05:47:57Z | 2026-08-09T05:49:40Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-vote-against-attorney-general-nominee-todd-blanche | Shaheen Statement on Vote Against Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche | 2026-08-08 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on her vote against President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Attorney General, Todd Blanche: “Todd Blanche has proven himself to be unfit to be the next attorney general. He is the architect and champion of the President’s corrupt slush fund, which would channel $1.8 billion in tax dollars to people who assaulted police officers defending the U.S. Capitol and attempted to overthrow the government. He’s refused to give the American people assurances that this outrageous weaponization fund is dead. “Instead of fighting corruption, Blanche helped the President himself, his family and his businesses get off the hook and exempted by the IRS. That’s not the way our country should work—no elected officials should be above the law. At a time when so many Americans are struggling to get by, it’s absolutely unacceptable for any public official to be given a green light to enrich themselves or their political allies.” ### | 1 | 2026-08-09T05:47:57Z | 2026-08-09T05:49:40Z |
| https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-the-senate-hassan-cramer-bipartisan-bill-to-help-strengthen-northern-border-security | PASSED THE SENATE: Hassan, Cramer Bipartisan Bill to Help Strengthen Northern Border Security | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Margaret Wood Hassan | H001076 | www.hassan.senate.gov | hassan | https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to strengthen security at the Northern border by requiring the Department of Homeland Security to regularly complete a new Northern Border Threat Analysis and update its Northern Border Strategy unanimously passed the Senate. Even though criminal activity continues to evolve along the Northern border, there has not been a Northern Border Threat Analysis conducted since 2017, and the Northern Border Strategy has not been updated since 2018. “As threats at our Northern border continue to evolve, the federal government’s strategy must keep pace,” said Senator Hassan. “I am glad that the Senate unanimously passed our bipartisan bill to give law enforcement officers current information and a clear strategy to combat drug smuggling and other illegal cross-border activity, and I urge the House to pass this commonsense legislation without delay.” “A secure nation requires secure borders, but the threats differ from North to South,” said Senator Cramer. “The Senate’s passage of the Northern Border Security Enhancement and Review Act recognizes our two borders are distinct and require different strategies. This bill gives us the tools to better identify and respond to emerging threats while preserving the strong U.S.-Canada partnership keeping our communities safe and our economy moving.” This legislation is part of Senator Hassan’s ongoing efforts to strengthen border security. Senator Hassan most recentlyvisited the Northern border last year in Pittsburg, where she received a security briefing from Border Patrol and state and local law enforcement officials and she toured a segment of the border. Senator Hassan has also introduced bipartisan legislation to allow U.S. and Canadian law enforcement personnel to jointly patrol both sides of the Northern border by aircraft, helping them more effectively combat drug smuggling and other illegal cross-border activities. Earlier this year, Senator Hassan met with federal law e… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-helps-introduce-legislation-to-stop-the-trump-administration-from-hiding-the-human-cost-of-the-iran-war | Shaheen Helps Introduce Legislation to Stop the Trump Administration from Hiding the Human Cost of the Iran War | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | Senate | NH | Jeanne Shaheen | S001181 | www.shaheen.senate.gov | shaheen | https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press | scraper | Shaheen Helps Introduce Legislation to Stop the Trump Administration from Hiding the Human Cost of the Iran War (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, joined 17 of her Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that would ban the U.S. Secretary of Defense from manipulating casualty records and jeopardizing the benefits of our service members and public servants. The Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act comes after the Pentagon unprecedentedly recategorized recent casualties suffered in President Trump’s Iran war—including four killed and over 200 wounded service members—under a separate category outside Operation Epic Fury in a shameless attempt to downplay the true cost of his disastrous conflict and evade accountability to the American people. “It’s outrageous the Administration would try to shortchange our troops and their families from receiving the full benefits that they have earned through service and sacrifice,” said Senator Shaheen. “Because President Trump and Secretary Hegseth started a war they don’t know how to end, they’re trying to obscure the real costs of it—all while service members’ benefits hang in the balance. Our bill would ensure these brave patriots and their families receive the full support that they are due.” Specifically, the Honoring the Sacrifices of Our Troops in War Act would: Ban arbitrary, unjustified recategorizing of designated contingency operations by prohibiting redesignating an ongoing conflict if the Administration continues to mobilize forces against the same enemy; Prevent manipulation of casualty records by prohibiting manipulation of casualty records by falsely redesignating a contingency operation; Restore casualty records of our fallen and wounded heroes in the Iran war by requiring restoration of casualty records for Iran-related operations since February 28, 2026, and notify next-of-kin about the correctio… | 1 | 2026-08-08T05:41:38Z | 2026-08-08T05:43:24Z |
| https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases/pappas-tours-business-key-to-domestic-critical-minerals-supply-in-exeter-talks-bipartisan-secure-minerals-act | Pappas Tours Business Key to Domestic Critical Minerals Supply in Exeter, Talks Bipartisan SECURE Minerals Act | 2026-08-07 | 2026 | 2026-08 | Democrat | House | NH | Chris Pappas | P000614 | pappas.house.gov | pappas | https://pappas.house.gov/media/press-releases | scraper | Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), the first Democrat in the House to cosponsor the Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act, toured Phoenix Tailings’ cutting-edge rare earth metallization facility in Exeter, one of the largest rare earth metal-making facilities. “Critical minerals are used in life-saving medical devices, everyday products, cars, and our defense systems. Securing our domestic production, storage, and supply chain of critical minerals is essential to reduce the leverage the Chinese Communist Party can exert on American businesses, workers, and families,” said Congressman Pappas. “I toured Phoenix Tailings’ facility in Exeter, where they are doing innovative work to produce and process these minerals, securing our supply chains, and creating good-paying jobs right here in our state. The SECURE Minerals Act will support key businesses such as this one, and I will continue to push it forward.” "We appreciate Congressman Pappas taking the time to visit our Exeter facility and learn more about the work our team is doing to strengthen the domestic rare earth supply chain," said Dr. Tomás Villalón, Co-Founder and CTO of Phoenix Tailings. "Building resilient U.S. critical minerals and metals capabilities requires collaboration across industry, government, and academia. We appreciate the Congressman's interest in American manufacturing and innovation, as well as his support for our efforts to expand domestic production of these essential materials.” Critical minerals have emerged as a key chokepoint in the global economy and China’s overwhelming dominance in mining and processing has given them enormous leverage. Just as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the CHIPS and Science Act, which Pappas helped pass, have created more resilient domestic energy and semiconductor supplies, the bipartisan SECURE Minerals Act will play a vital role in insulating the U.S. economy from external threats and creating good-paying jobs at home through the creation of a new… | 1 | 2026-08-11T05:54:29Z | 2026-08-11T05:56:25Z |
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