url,title,date,year,month,party,chamber,state,member_name,bioguide_id,domain,scraper,source,date_source,text,has_text,collected_at,updated_at
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/12/23/2025/senator-hassan-nominates-new-hampshire-students-for-united-states-service-academies,Senator Hassan Nominates New Hampshire Students for United States Service Academies,2025-12-23,2025,2025-12,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 announced that she has nominated students from New Hampshire to attend United States Service Academies – the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

“It is a privilege to nominate these outstanding New Hampshire students to our United States Service Academies,” said Senator Hassan. “The choice to serve our country in uniform reflects the highest form of public service, and I am grateful for these young Granite Staters who are answering that call. I have no doubt that they will make New Hampshire and our country proud.”

For more information on the nomination process for interested applicants, click here.

See below for a list of Senator Hassan’s nominees:

United States Military Academy

Justin Baldridge – Salem

Ryleigh Bannister – Derry

William Bellerose – Chichester

Caidyn Carter – Northfield

Liam Conway – Alton

Ryan Cowher – Keene

Troy Hayes – Windham

Jacob Levesque – Jaffrey

Charlotte Lund – New London

Leah Lynskey – Durham

Liam Mahoney – Hampton

Kyle Paolino – Rindge

Wade Plaskiewicz – Surry

James Sisco – Goffstown

Jack Williams – Stratham

United States Naval Academy

Talia Batherwich – Londonderry

Anna Boyer – Ashland

Hayden Brunell – Meredith

Liam Canty – Exeter

Eamon Griffin – Amherst

Samuel Kellner – Hollis

Ciara Kerley – Wilmot

Addison Knoetig – Goffstown

Colin Magnuszewski – Brookline

Sophia Malloy – Portsmouth

Kelly Moriarty – Rye

Ruby Neutra – Marlborough

Reilly O'Brien – Salem

Anita Parmelee – Exeter

Christian Salaun – Greenland

United States Air Force Academy

Brandon Adamson – Londonderry

Andrew Allen – East Kingston

Kevin Benard – Pembroke

Jack Calderwood – Intervale

Jacob Daley – Nashua

Dominic Fazzio – East Hampstead

Nathan Ferreira – Pembroke

Kipling Hedquist – Hopkinton

Ashlie Klawes – Allenstown

Giana Leonardi – Dover

Cooper Mack – Holderness

Gavin Niemela – Dublin

Victor Pham – Tilton

Samuel Sanders – Hillsborough

Maximilian Williams – Concord

United States Merchant Marine Academy

Samuel Kellner – Hollis

Addison Knoetig – Goffstown

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-kevin-semprini-of-portsmouth-as-decembers-granite-stater-of-the-month,Senator Hassan Recognizes Kevin Semprini of Portsmouth as December’s Granite Stater of the Month,2025-12-22,2025,2025-12,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 Kevin Semprini of Portsmouth as December’s Granite Stater of the Month. Throughout his decades-long law enforcement service, Kevin has helped protect children across New Hampshire and keep our communities safe.

A lifelong Portsmouth resident, Kevin grew up admiring the police officers in his neighborhood who worked to build a strong community. Kevin knew from an early age that he wanted to be a part of that mission. Inspired by their example, he joined the police force and dedicated himself to serving his community.

Early in his career, Officer Semprini identified a need to strengthen child safety across New Hampshire. Working closely with the Portsmouth police chief, he helped to create a new school safety program. His work took him to local schools where he helped elementary school students learn about tips on how to stay safe. He quickly earned a nickname from students who struggled to pronounce his last name which reflected his warm and reassuring presence: “Officer Friendly,” a name that would stay with him throughout his career.

As the department evolved, Officer Semprini played a key role in expanding youth-focused safety initiatives. He was introduced to the DARE program by a new Chief of Police and worked with state officials to pilot New Hampshire’s first DARE program, which was later expanded statewide.

After 46 years of service, Officer Semprini retires with the gratitude of the Portsmouth community and all Granite Staters. His lifelong dedication to protecting children and strengthening public safety exemplifies the Granite State spirit of going the extra mile for one’s community. His lifelong work to support Portsmouth students is why Senator Hassan is proud to name him December’s Granite Stater of the Month.

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 Kevin Semprini of Portsmouth as December’s Granite Stater of the Month for his work to bolster public safety in his community.

Growing up in Portsmouth, Kevin looked up to the police officers in his neighborhood, admiring the way they worked to foster a strong community. Kevin knew from an early age that he wanted to be a part of that mission and, when he was old enough, he joined the police force.

Soon after joining the force, Officer Semprini saw that there was a need to improve child safety in New Hampshire and worked with the Portsmouth police chief to create a new school safety program. His work took him to local schools where he helped elementary school students learn about safety. Because students had some trouble pronouncing his last name they quickly landed on a nickname for him, a new name that reflected the warmth and comfort he conveyed: Officer Friendly. It’s a nickname that has stayed with him for the rest of his career.

In the years that followed and as the police department continued to evolve, a new Chief of Police from California introduced Officer Semprini to the DARE program. Officer Semprini worked with the state to pilot the program, which eventually expanded statewide. Officer Semprini also pioneered the school resource officer program at Portsmouth High School and organized local toy drives for the holidays.

As he retires, Officer Semprini carries with him the thanks of the people of Portsmouth and all Granite Staters for his 46 years of service and his steadfast protection of the children of New Hampshire. Officer Semprini’s commitment to improving children’s safety is a true example of the Granite State spirit of going the extra mile to protect your community. His lifelong work to support Portsmouth students makes me proud to name him December’s Granite Stater of the Month.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-and-young-secure-lab-test-report-improvement-that-helps-parents-reduce-childrens-exposure-to-toxic-lead,Senators Hassan and Young Secure Lab Test Report Improvement That Helps Parents Reduce Children’s Exposure to Toxic Lead,2025-12-22,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Following a bipartisan push from U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Todd Young (R-IN), major lab testing companies are taking steps to help parents reduce their children’s exposure to toxic lead. Young children who are exposed to lead can develop long-lasting cognitive impairments.

In November, Senators Hassan and Young wrote to Quest and Labcorp, the nation's two largest lab testing companies, urging the companies to clearly state when providing children’s lead blood test results that there is no safe level of lead in a child’s blood. Both companies are now implementing this change, helping parents act to reduce their children’s toxic lead exposure when blood tests show elevated lead blood levels.

Prior to this change, elevated lead blood levels below a particular “reference value” were frequently categorized as “normal” when patients received their results. As a result, parents looking at these test results may not have understood that their children’s even slightly elevated lead blood levels could cause long-lasting health problems.

“I commend Quest and Labcorp for working quickly to help parents better protect their children from toxic lead exposure,”said Senator Hassan. “Clearly stating on blood test results that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children will help ensure that parents can take action when lead exposure is putting their children at risk of life-long impairment.”

“It’s important that patients receive accurate and clear information from health care providers – especially when it comes to kids. I’m pleased that these providers quickly made adjustments to ensure that parents are more aware that any level of lead in their children’s blood can have serious health consequences,” said Senator Young.

“We welcome the efforts of Senators Hassan and Young to educate the public on the dangers of lead exposure, even at the lowest levels, and the critical role blood lab tests play in illuminating a path to good health,” said Yuri Fesko, MD, senior vice president and chief medical officer, Quest Diagnostics.

“We applaud Senators Hassan and Young for their leadership in raising awareness about the dangers of lead exposure. Labcorp is committed to providing parents with clear, actionable insights to make the most informed decisions about their children’s health and wellbeing,” said Brian Caveney, M.D., Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, Labcorp

Senator Hassan has led efforts to help protect the health and safety of children and families. Earlier this year, Senator Hassan successfully led a bipartisan push to improve medication safety labeling for pregnant women.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-annual-defense-bill-with-key-hassan-backed-provisions-and-new-hampshire-priorities,SIGNED INTO LAW: Annual Defense Bill with Key Hassan-Backed Provisions & New Hampshire Priorities,2025-12-19,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – President Trump signed into law the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which included key provisions that Senator Maggie Hassan helped secure and supported. Among other measures, the legislation protects Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees from the Trump Administration’s chaotic firings.

“Service members and defense workers sacrifice to keep our country safe, secure, and free, and we must always have their backs,” said Senator Hassan. “I’m glad that President Trump has signed into law this bipartisan defense bill, which will help protect Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees from the Trump Administration’s disruptive workforce reductions and advance other key priorities for New Hampshire and our service members.”

Key measures that Senator Hassan supported that are included in the Senate-passed NDAA include:

A provision Senators Shaheen and Hassan helped secure to protect Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees, and other public shipyard employees, from the Trump Administration’s chaotic firings by prohibiting the Department of Defense from carrying out reductions in force, hiring freezes, and unfounded hiring delays at our nation’s public shipyards

A 3.8% pay raise for service members

Authorizes funding for Virginia-class submarines, which are repaired in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Authorizes funding for construction projects for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Pease Air National Guard Base, and the New Hampshire Army National Guard

Extends support for the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom against Vladimir Putin

Protects American national security by constraining the ability of the President to unilaterally withdraw troops and equipment standing guard against Russia in Europe

Senator Hassan is focused on keeping our country safe, secure, and free. Last year, she successfully passed into law critical measures in the annual defense bill, including a measure to help National Guard and Reserve members return to school after a mobilization or deployment. Senator Hassan has also been a champion of workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and has spoken out against the Trump Administration’s cuts and its hiring freeze at the Shipyard, which were later reversed.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/new-study-finds-mrna-vaccine-research-cancellation-by-secretary-kennedy-could-cost-nearly-50000-lives-annually,"New Study Finds mRNA Vaccine Research Cancellation by Secretary Kennedy Could Cost Nearly 50,000 Lives Annually",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – A new study from the Yale Center for Infectious Disease Modeling and Analysis highlights the health and economic costs of the decisions by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to abruptly cancel nearly $500 million in mRNA-related research and development contracts. The study finds that emerging mRNA vaccines against cancer could save 49,000 American lives annually and contribute $75 billion annually to the economy. Senator Hassan requested this analysis in September.

“This new independent analysis provides even more evidence that Secretary Kennedy’s reckless behavior will cost American lives,” said Senator Hassan. “The mRNA vaccine platform is one of the most powerful technologies to be discovered in the last decade, and Secretary Kennedy’s decision to abruptly pull funding that could help develop mRNA vaccines for cancer and other diseases will abandon the 49,000 people a year whose lives could be saved.”

Click here to see the new analysis released by the Center for Infectious Disease Modeling and Analysis.

In August, Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. abruptly canceled nearly $500 million in mRNA-related research and development contracts. The Secretary’s decision, which he justified with baseless claims that mRNA vaccines are ineffective, terminated funding for research that could be used to develop treatments and cures for deadly diseases, including cancer. Senator Hassan then wrote to the Center for Infectious Disease Modeling and Analysis at the Yale School of Public Health asking for a comprehensive assessment of how Secretary Kennedy’s abandonment of mRNA research could impact American lives and health.

Senator Hassan has spoken out about the dangers that Secretary Kennedy poses to the health and safety of Americans and has called for his resignation. Senator Hassan recently called out Secretary Kennedy at a Senate hearing for making it harder for Americans to get vaccinated. She has also pushed Kennedy during multiple hearings and delivered remarks on the Senate floor highlighting the ways in which Kennedy’s abandonment of his prior support for reproductive freedom, lack of knowledge about the basics of the health care programs that he is now overseeing, and history of promoting dangerous anti-vaccine conspiracy theories put the health and safety of Americans at risk.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-reintroduces-bipartisan-bill-to-ensure-no-cost-contraception-coverage-for-all-women,Senator Hassan Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure No-Cost Contraception Coverage for All Women,2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,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), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and Susan Collins (R-ME) reintroduced a bipartisan bill to help ensure that all women have full access to no-cost contraception coverage. Currently, private insurance plans and Medicaid are required to cover all types of contraception, such as oral contraception and IUD insertion, at no cost to the patient. However, gaps in coverage remain and affect many women in the Granite State and across the country. The Closing the Contraception Coverage Gap Act seeks to close these remaining gaps and ensure that all women can access the best form of contraception for them without a copay or other out-of-pocket costs.

This bipartisan bill would require Medicare to also cover contraception at no cost to the patient, closing a known gap in contraception coverage for young and middle-aged women who experience long-term disabilities. Approximately one million women aged 20 - 49 rely on Medicare for their health coverage, which they are most often eligible for because of a long-term disability. The bill would additionally direct the Government Accountability Office to identify any remaining gaps in contraception coverage as well.

“Every woman deserves access to the health care that she needs, and this bipartisan bill seeks to help ensure that all women can access no-cost contraception under all insurance plans,” said Senator Hassan. “This bill will close a gap that has prevented women from accessing coverage for contraception and help ensure that there are no other gaps in this basic form of health care.”

“Women with disabilities shouldn’t face greater barriers to contraception than anyone else,” said Senator Murkowski. “While Medicaid and private insurance already guarantee no-cost access to birth control, Medicare still leaves too many women without the same coverage. This bill would fix that by ensuring Medicare covers contraception at no cost to patients, removing a long overdue barrier to access contraception.”

“There’s no reason that women with disabilities should have a harder time accessing birth control than anyone else,” said Senator Duckworth. “By requiring Medicare to cover birth control without any cost to patients, our bipartisan bill would make sure all beneficiaries have equal access to birth control. It’s long overdue.”

“Unlike Medicaid and private insurance, which generally cover most FDA-approved contraceptive methods and services without cost to patients, Medicare coverage leaves thousands of women without the same access to these services,” said Senator Collins. “This bipartisan bill would require Medicare to cover contraception methods and services at no cost to patients, removing a significant barrier to health care for women who qualify for Medicare because of a long-term disability.”

This bill has been endorsed by leading reproductive and disability rights groups, including the American Association of People with Disabilities. This legislation has also been endorsed by Upstream, Autistic Self Advocacy Network, National Women’s Law Center, National Partnership for Women & Families, Physicians for Reproductive Health, Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Autistic Women & Nonbinary Network, New Disabled South, National Council of Jewish Women, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Center for American Progress, Center for Medicare Advocacy, Community Catalyst, Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund, Families USA, Medicare Rights Center, National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association, Power to Decide, and Reproductive Health Access Project.

The full text of the bill can be found here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-renews-push-to-pass-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-security-for-houses-of-worship,Senator Hassan Renews Push to Pass Bipartisan Bill to Improve Security for Houses of Worship,2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Following the horrific violence last weekend, including the antisemitic murder of 15 people in Australia, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan is renewing her push to pass into law her bipartisan Pray Safe Act. This bipartisan, bicameral legislation will help connect houses of worship, faith-based organizations, and other nonprofits with information on safety and security best practices including available federal security grant programs. Senator Hassan will lead a push to add a bipartisan amendment to one of the upcoming appropriation bills before the Senate to pass the Pray Safe Act.

“Every American deserves to be safe, especially in their houses of worship. But we are seeing a rise in religious and political violence across the world – including the antisemitic terrorism this weekend in Australia,” said Senator Hassan. “It’s long-past time for Congress to pass into law the bipartisan, bicameral Pray Safe Act and help connect our houses of worship with federal resources to keep them safe. As the Senate will soon consider appropriations legislation, I urge my colleagues to include the Pray Safe Act and to help get the bill over the finish line.”

The Pray Safe Act directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, and Houses of Worship. This centralized location will provide organizations with information about best practices and recommendations to enhance safety and security. In addition, the Clearinghouse will direct users to available federal resources and grant programs relevant to the safety and security of faith-based organizations and houses of worship.

The legislation, which has previously passed the U.S. Senate, is led by Senator Hassan as well as Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), as well as Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL). It is also co-sponsored by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), James Lankford (R-OK), Rick Scott (R-FL), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) in the Senate, and Representatives Daniel Goldman (D-NY), Max Miller (R-OH), Dave Min (D-CA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Don Bacon (R-NE), Lou Correa (D-CA), Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Andre Carson (D-IN), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).

This effort builds on Senator Hassan’s work to strengthen security at houses of worship and nonprofits. In 2020, Senator Hassan helped pass into law bipartisan legislation to ensure that grant funding for houses of worship and nonprofit organizations be available to houses of worship and nonprofits in small states like New Hampshire, not just in major metropolitan areas. Senator Hassan also worked to quadruple funding for the program.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-peters-press-national-security-contractors-on-usage-of-banned-chinese-drones,"Senators Hassan, Peters Press National Security Contractors on Usage of Banned Chinese Drones",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Senators: “The use of these types of drones at sensitive and secure facilities creates the potential …for the transfer of important national security-related information to the Chinese government”

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, and Gary Peters (D-MI), Ranking Member of the Committee, pressed several U.S. construction contractors that work at homeland security and national security facilities on their relationships with the Chinese drone manufacturer Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI). In letters to Hensel Phelps, Brasfield & Gorrie, and the Bechtel Corporation, the Senators pushed the companies for answers on their relationships with DJI and their usage of Chinese-made drones despite the national security threats they pose.

“The U.S. government considers the use of Chinese-made drones generally — and DJI drones specifically — a threat to national security and prohibits their use by federal agencies or contractors. Recent reporting, however, has raised questions about the extent to which key contractors have complied with these prohibitions and the nature of their relationships with DJI,” the Senators wrote. “The use of these types of drones at sensitive and secure facilities creates the potential to provide a pathway for the transfer of important national security-related information to the Chinese government.”

Read the letters the Senators sent to Hensel Phelps, Brasfield & Gorrie, and Bechtel, or the letter to Hensel Phelps below.

Dear Mr. Choutka:

I am writing to request information about your company’s relationship with the Chinese drone manufacturer Da-Jiang Innovations (DJI) and compliance with federal rules regarding the use of DJI drones, as well as the potential exposure of sensitive information about defense, nuclear, and border security facilities. The U.S. government considers the use of Chinese-made drones generally — and DJI drones specifically — a threat to national security and prohibits their use by federal agencies or contractors. Recent reporting, however, has raised questions about the extent to which key contractors have complied with these prohibitions and the nature of their relationships with DJI.

Construction companies use drones for a variety of purposes, including, but not limited to, surveying and mapping, tracking construction progress, and inspecting potential safety issues. Such drones can be equipped with a variety of cameras and sensors, including systems that use lasers to map the exact shape of buildings, terrain, and vegetation. These drone-supported cameras can capture large amounts of information about the locations they are employed at, including strategically important locations and secure facilities. Importantly, detailed information about the design of secure facilities is often sensitive and can be classified if it shows undisclosed security features or potential vulnerabilities.

Large construction companies were early adopters of drone technology, a market DJI has dominated. Companies that use DJI construction drones include the builders of some of the most sensitive defense and border security sites in the United States. This includes the Bechtel Corporation (Bechtel), which has constructed nuclear weapons labs and missile bases and was one of the first engineering and construction companies to establish a drone program. As early as 2017, Bechtel cohosted a webinar with DJI entitled, “Getting Started with Drones in Construction.” Likewise, Hensel Phelps, a contractor for nuclear weapons facilities as well as ports of entry along the Southwest Border, was the first construction company to obtain government approval to fly construction drones over populated areas. A profile of the company and an interview with a Hensel Phelps executive from 2020 remains available on DJI’s website. Brasfield & Gorrie, another construction contractor at ports of entry and U.S. military bases, was the subject of a DJI case study in 2017 that highlighted drones’ data collection capabilities.

According to a January 2024 joint bulletin from the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Chinese-manufactured drones present three key security vulnerabilities. First, they provide a means of data transfer and collection. The bulletin states that “[drones] controlled by smartphones and other internet-connected devices provide a path for [drone] data egress and storage, allowing for intelligence gathering on U.S. critical infrastructure.” Second, patching and firmware updates to drones could “introduce unknown data collection and transmission capabilities without the user’s awareness.” Third, drones connected to a network create “the potential for data collection and transmission of a broader type — for example, sensitive imagery, surveying data, facility layouts [emphasis added].” As CISA and the FBI note, these risks are present with all drone technology but are especially concerning with Chinese-made drones, as Chinese law compels cooperation between private companies and state intelligence services. In short, it appears that the use of these types of drones at sensitive and secure facilities creates the potential to provide a pathway for the transfer of important national security-related information to the Chinese government. For its part, DJI disputes claims that it poses a national security risk to the United States and has commissioned several third-party audits appearing to show that its drones are secure.

The U.S. government, however, has reported on potential security risks associated with DJI since at least 2017. In recent years, Congress and the Executive Branch have sought to address these possible risks, including through a 2019 Congressional prohibition on the Department of Defense (DOD) using or purchasing Chinese-made drones; the 2020 addition of DJI to the Department of Commerce Entity List, designating the company as a national security concern; a 2021 executive order advising all federal agencies against purchasing and using drones manufactured by foreign adversaries; and the October 2022 addition of DJI to the DOD list of Chinese military companies, which triggered a statutory ban on government contracts using DJI drones. In November 2024, the General Services Administration (GSA) issued acquisition regulations that further codified and clarified prohibitions on the use of Chinese drones by federal agencies and in government contracts.

Despite these restrictions, recent reports have raised questions about the extent to which construction contractors may be using prohibited drones on government contracts, as well as the extent to which data gathered by approved drones may be stored on vulnerable computer networks. The GSA Office of the Inspector General (OIG), for example, has found multiple cases of construction contractors using prohibited DJI drones. These include a major contractor that “frequently used a [DJI] drone to take aerial photographs to document construction progress” at the San Luis, Arizona, Port of Entry as recently as January 2025. Another GSA OIG report describes the use of DJI drones at six Northern Border ports of entry as recently as August 2022. Corporate social media posts also suggest ongoing relationships between federal contractors and DJI. For example, in July 2025, a Bechtel post on LinkedIn about the 10-year anniversary of the company’s drone program featured a DJI drone and celebrated more than 1.5 million images collected by drones over the past decade. DJI drones are also featured in a September 2024 promotional YouTube video from Hensel Phelps and a May 2024 article about how Brasfield & Gorrie combines data from drones with other sources, among other examples.

To aid Congress in understanding security issues associated with the potential use of DJI or other Chinese-made drones at sensitive government facilities, please provide responses to the following document and information requests for Fiscal Years 2020 through 2025, unless otherwise noted:

A description of the relationship between Hensel Phelps and DJI;

A list of all drones owned, operated, or leased by Hensel Phelps, including the make, model, and initial date of operation;

A list of all Chinese-made drone critical components currently owned, operated, or leased by Hensel Phelps, including the make, model, and initial date of operation;

A list of all DOD, Intelligence Community, National Nuclear Security Administration, or Department of Homeland Security contracts where Hensel Phelps provided architectural, engineering, or construction services, and where Hensel Phelps operated drones, regardless of whether drones were a contract deliverable, including the dates and locations of drone operation;

A list of all DOD, Intelligence Community, National Nuclear Security Administration, or Department of Homeland Security contracts in which Hensel Phelps subcontractors operated drones in the performance of their subcontracts, regardless of whether drones were a contract or subcontract deliverable, including the names of such subcontractors, and the dates and locations of drone operation;

Documents sufficient to show all waivers sought by Hensel Phelps for the use of drones or drone components as part of DOD, Intelligence Community, National Nuclear Security Administration, or Department of Homeland Security contracts, regardless of whether drones were a contract or subcontract deliverable, including the location of services to be performed, the date of the request, and whether a waiver was granted;

All Hensel Phelps policies and procedures related to drones and/or drone components covered by Section 889 of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023, and/or the American Security Drone Act of 2023, including versions of Hensel Phelps policies that have been superseded, and including policies and procedures related to:

Cybersecurity, including network connectivity and data storage;

Use of mobile devices associated with such drones and/or drone components;

Compliance with federal acquisition regulations and policies;

The retention, storage, and/or destruction of data obtained from the use of such drones/and or drone components; and

Reporting of anomalous incidents involving such drones/and or drone components;

A description of any testing, auditing, or related work Hensel Phelps undertook internally or engaged externally to evaluate and/or mitigate potential national security risks posed by DJI drones or Chinese-made drone components, including the date of any such work, and any reports or other documents generated in connection with this work; and

A description of Hensel Phelps network connectivity or data storage, including dedicated device requirements, for drone data located in or administered by an entity domiciled in a covered foreign country under the American Security Drone Act of 2023.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-in-senate-passed-ndaa-shaheen-led-provision-requires-trump-administration-to-consult-with-congress-on-troop-withdrawals,"ICYMI: In Senate-Passed NDAA, Shaheen-Led Provision Requires Trump Administration to Consult with Congress on Troop Withdrawals",2025-12-18,2025,2025-12,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: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, secured a provision in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Trump Administration to consult with Congress and U.S. allies before making changes to U.S. military force posture in Europe. Specifically, the annual bipartisan defense legislation that passed through Congress prevents the Pentagon from reducing the number of troops permanently stationed or deployed to Europe below 76,000 for longer than 45 days until U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and the head of U.S. European Command certify to Congress that it is in U.S. national security interests to do so and that NATO allies were consulted. The Shaheen-led provision also requires the Administration to provide assessments of that decision’s impact.

The inclusion of the provision is especially notable in light of the Trump Administration’s attempt to reduce U.S. troops in Romania by nearly half in October, which Shaheen slammed for being deeply misguided. Amidst reports that Secretary Hegseth intends to alter U.S. worldwide force posture, Congressional oversight of the Pentagon’s ability to remove an American general from the position of Supreme Allied Commander in Europe—which controls U.S. nuclear weapons—is paramount.

“As the Trump Administration continues to undermine the transatlantic relationship, I’m extraordinarily proud that the Senate came together in a bipartisan way to reaffirm America’s commitment to our NATO partners and reassert Congress’ oversight authority on U.S. posture in Europe and beyond,” said Senator Shaheen. “In doing so, we’re establishing a guardrail to ensure Secretary Hegseth must answer to Congress if he attempts to make serious changes that jeopardize regional stability and our partnerships abroad.”

Click HERE to view the national security and New Hampshire priorities Senator Shaheen secured in the NDAA.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/nh-congressional-delegation-urges-trump-administration-to-expand-public-engagement-on-roadless-rule-changes-restore-full-staffing-at-forest-service,"NH Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Expand Public Engagement on “Roadless Rule” Changes, Restore Full Staffing at Forest Service",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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 Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to provide greater opportunity for public engagement regarding the Trump Administration’s plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, including by holding public meetings in New Hampshire. The “roadless rule” prohibits road construction and timber harvesting, with limited exceptions, across nearly 45 million acres of our national forests—including more than 265,000 acres of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.

The delegation wrote, in part, “We write regarding the U.S. Forest Service’s process to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (0596-AD66) that covers nearly 45 million acres of our national forests. We are concerned about the short timeline that you have outlined, with just 21 days for the initial public comment period. We urge you to provide greater opportunity for those who care about our national forests to have meaningful involvement, including by holding public meetings in New Hampshire.”

The delegation continued, “The 265,000 acres of inventoried roadless areas within the White Mountain National Forest include designated wilderness and other treasured landscapes for hiking, backcountry skiing, fishing and all of the outdoor activities that make New Hampshire so special. The $3.9 billion outdoor recreation economy, the $1.4 billion forest products industry and the incalculable benefits of wildlife habitat and watershed health all depend upon sound management of the national forest. With opportunities for sustainable timber harvesting and protection for unfragmented forest landscapes, these values can and do coexist.”

The lawmakers concluded, “Finally, we note that the health of our forests and the ability to manage for timber, recreation, water quality and wildlife depend on people to do the work. With more than 4,000 U.S. Forest Service staff accepting deferred resignations, an unspecified number of improper firings and a disruptive reorganization plan expected to push out additional employees, we worry about the Forest Service’s ability to meet its statutory obligation to manage our national forests for multiple use and sustained yield to benefit current and future generations. Accordingly, we urge you to restore Forest Service staffing to appropriate levels and take steps to appropriately engage with the public on rulemaking regarding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.”

The full text of the letter can be found here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-justice-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-eliminate-delays-in-accessing-gold-standard-addiction-treatment,"Senators Hassan, Justice Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Eliminate Delays in Accessing Gold Standard Addiction Treatment",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"The No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act Would Remove Bureaucratic Barriers to Life-Saving Medication

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jim Justice (R-WV) introduced bipartisan legislation to help ensure that people who are struggling with addiction can access life-saving medication-assisted treatment (MAT) – the gold standard of addiction care – without dangerous delays. The No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act would eliminate prior authorization requirements for people with Medicaid coverage who need medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction, removing a bureaucratic barrier that can leave patients waiting days to fill their prescriptions when every moment counts.

“The fentanyl crisis continues to devastate communities in New Hampshire and across the country, and when someone takes the courageous step to seek treatment, bureaucratic red tape should not stand in their way,” said Senator Maggie Hassan. “Medication-assisted treatment is the gold standard for treating opioid use disorder, and this commonsense bipartisan bill will help ensure that people grappling with addiction have immediate access to this evidence-based, life-saving medication. I am grateful for Senator Justice’s partnership on this bipartisan effort to remove barriers to treatment and help save lives.”

“When someone asks for help, the answer shouldn’t be a stack of paperwork. This legislation cuts through the red tape and puts lifesaving addiction treatment where it belongs — in the hands of doctors for patients that need them. The No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act is commonsense, protects our families, and gives West Virginians and Americans a second chance at life,” said Senator Jim Justice.

Under current law, many patients who seek treatment and receive a prescription for MAT are forced to wait days for Medicaid to authorize payment, drawing out the window during which they remain at high risk for deadly overdose. This bipartisan bill requires that:

All state Medicaid programs cover at least one formulation of each FDA-approved medication for opioid use disorder without prior authorization, including long-acting injectable options when available.

The Medicaid and CHIP Payment Advisory Commission issue a report to Congress examining how states use utilization management controls – such as dosing limits, age restrictions, counseling requirements, or psychological screening – for MAT, and how these controls may burden clinicians. The report must also identify other state or federal Medicaid policies that hinder access to treatment.

Organizations that support the No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act include: American Society of Addiction Medicine, American College of Emergency Physicians, Mental Health America, Partnership to End Addiction, Zero Overdose, Legal Action Center, Opioid Prevention Initiative, Anxiety and Depression Association of America, International Society of Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurses, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Inseparable, Big Cities Health Coalition, Drug Policy Alliance, American Association of Psychiatric Pharmacists, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Federation of American Hospitals.

“In the aftermath of a non-fatal overdose, every minute counts. Paperwork can be deadly. We are grateful to Senators Hassan and Justice for leading on a commonsense fix that ensures Medicaid coverage works the way it was intended, with timely access to proven medications when it matters most.” – Libby Jones, Associate Vice President, Overdose Prevention Initiative at the Global Health Advocacy Incubator

“Delayed access to opioid use disorder treatment caused by prior authorization can have dangerous and deadly consequences. Americans with opioid use disorder deserve timely access to lifesaving medications, which is why ASAM proudly supports the No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act. This bill recognizes that every minute counts in addiction care by reducing burdensome prior authorizations in Medicaid on FDA-approved medications that treat addiction and save lives.” – Stephen M. Taylor, MD, MPH, President of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

“As emergency physicians on the frontline of the opioid and substance use disorder crisis, we see firsthand how every bit of red tape is an impediment for our patients on their path to recovery. The No Red Tape for Addiction Treatment Act will ensure that burdensome prior authorization processes or dosage limitations do not prevent patients from accessing the safe, effective, and proven treatments they need through the Medicaid program. ACEP thanks Senators Hassan and Justice for their leadership in the continued effort to combat the opioid epidemic.” – L. Anthony Cirillo, MD, FACEP, President of the American College of Emergency Physicians

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/12/17/2025/icymi-shaheen-secures-exemption-to-protect-public-shipyards-in-annual-defense-bill,ICYMI: Shaheen Secures Exemption to Protect Public Shipyards in Annual Defense Bill,2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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 top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, secured the Protecting Naval Shipyards (PNSY) Act in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that was advanced out of the U.S. Senate. This legislation will exempt the employees from all four public shipyards from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) civilian hiring freeze and any future hiring freezes or reductions in force. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a key economic driver in New Hampshire and the surrounding region, supporting thousands of jobs integral to America’s national security; and the Shipyard needs to hire almost 700 workers a year to keep up with maintenance on our Navy’s fast-attack submarine fleet.

“The work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to maintain and overhaul nuclear fast-attack submarines is an essential component of our national defense,” said Senator Shaheen. “This provision will ensure that our nation’s four public shipyards can continue to get submarines to the Navy on time without the misguided workforce policies that created uncertainty and chaos over this past year. I look forward to seeing this bipartisan legislation head to the President’s desk.”

After calls from Shaheen and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the U.S. Department of Defense claimed to have exempted the shipyard workforce from the civilian hiring freeze. After Navy Secretary Phelan visited Portsmouth in April, at the request of Shaheen, Collins and Angus King (I-ME), the Senators sent a letter to OPM urging the agency to process personnel that have been hired and are awaiting onboarding into jobs in order to implement the Navy’s exemption. Shaheen then secured Secretary Hegseth’s commitment to investigate these hiring delays during his annual budget testimony – but delays still exist today. This legislation will address this needless bureaucracy once and for all.

Senator Shaheen has long advocated for New England’s shipbuilding industry and workforce, including through authorizing funding and workforce development for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. In the Committee-approved FY26 NDAA, Shaheen secured full authorization for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) investments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. She also secured a number of other provisions to increase capacity at the Shipyard and improve quality of life.

Click HERE to view the national security and New Hampshire priorities Senator Shaheen secured in the NDAA.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/12/17/2025/senate-passes-shaheen-shaped-annual-defense-bill-with-significant-national-security-and-new-hampshire-priorities,Senate Passes Shaheen-Shaped Annual Defense Bill with Significant National Security and New Hampshire Priorities,2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"**A top member of the Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities, as well as measures that address America's top security challenges and place important guardrails on the Trump Administration**

(Washington, DC) – The Senate today voted to advance the annual bipartisan defense legislation shaped by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—which now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law—includes multiple Shaheen-led priorities to address America's top national security objectives while enhancing New Hampshire’s role in support of our national defense.

Notably, the Senate-passed NDAA includes Shaheen’s provisions to exempt public shipyards from reductions in force (RIFs) and hiring freezes, require consultation with Congress before withdrawing troops from NATO, repeal outdated Caesar sanctions on Syria, better address the spread of PFAS contamination and more.

“The annual defense bill asserts Congress’s oversight authority and advances policies that make us stronger and safer while improving the lives of our service members. This is especially important at a time when Secretary Hegseth and the Trump Administration are pursuing a national security strategy that leaves America weaker on the global stage,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m proud that the legislation will support Granite Staters and America’s national defense and readiness, including by exempting the public shipyards from hiring disruptions, limiting the spread of PFAS in military communities, repealing outdated Caesar sanctions on Syria and placing checks on the Administration's posture at NATO. I hope that this bipartisan bill is swiftly signed into law by the President.”

As the second-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Shaheen is instrumental in constructing the annual bipartisan bill that authorizes Pentagon priorities and programs for the next fiscal year. Below is a summary of top New Hampshire and national security priorities secured by Shaheen in the FY 2026 NDAA.

Protecting Public Shipyards:

Senator Shaheen’s bipartisan legislation, the Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act, was included in the final compromise text. This provision will exempt all four public shipyards from future hiring disruptions, ensure the chaos and confusion that ensued from Secretary Hegseth’s Department of Defense (DoD) civilian hiring freeze does not happen again—protecting thousands of jobs integral to America’s national security at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a key economic driver in the region, supporting thousands of jobs integral to America’s national security. The Shipyard needs to hire almost 700 workers a year to keep up with maintenance on our Navy’s fast-attack submarine fleet. After calls from Shaheen and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), DoD claimed to have exempted the shipyard workforce from the civilian hiring freeze, but issues persist in implementation by the White House. Shaheen’s provision will make this exemption final, take new political litmus tests out of the hiring process for our public shipyards and addresses hiring delays.

Supporting NATO Allies and Enhancing Global Partnerships:

Senator Shaheen also secured provisions that send a strong message of commitment to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies and other U.S. partners abroad. Her legislation requires the executive branch to consult with Congress and our NATO Allies before any attempt to relinquish the Commander of U.S. European Command’s dual role of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. This comes after Senator Shaheen pressed senior U.S. military officials on the importance of this U.S. responsibility at NATO. An American general has also served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Forces in Europe since General Dwight Eisenhower assumed the role following the establishment of the NATO alliance.

The bill includes legislation led by Senator Shaheen requiring the Pentagon to consult with Congress before making changes to U.S. military force posture in Europe and on the Korean Peninsula. U.S. presence in Europe and the Indo Pacific deters adversaries and strengthens our alliances. This legislation will require the Secretary of Defense to certify to Congress that he has consulted the Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, senior U.S. military officers in the theaters and officials from regional governments—including NATO Allies, South Korea, Japan and others—before reducing our force presence in Europe or South Korea.

Standing with Ukraine:

Senator Shaheen has consistently worked to ensure the delivery of military, humanitarian and economic assistance to Ukraine as they fight for their freedom and democracy amid Putin’s war of aggression.

The Senate-passed NDAA includes a reauthorization of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, the Department of Defense’s authority to equip the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Senator Shaheen also secured language prohibiting the diversion of military equipment obligated for Ukraine after the Pentagon’s misguided decision, since overruled by President Trump.

The Senate-passed bill also includes Shaheen-authored amendments that allow the continued sharing of U.S. information, intelligence and imagery to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield and prevent cuts to security cooperation funding for U.S. forces in Europe.

Confronting the Challenges Posed by PFAS Contamination:

The legislation also includes a provision supported by Shaheen requiring a strategy from the Department of Defense to respond more quickly to the spread of PFAS contamination at military installations and surrounding communities. The policy also requires the Department of Defense to provide safe drinking water to communities. Shaheen also secured adoption of an amendment to clarify that DoD can use innovative technologies for destroying PFAS to provide more tools to address contamination.

Shaheen has worked for more than a decade to hold the Department of Defense responsible for remediation of PFAS contamination at military bases and ensure transparency for affected communities. Shaheen spearheaded the first nationwide PFAS health impact study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) that is in its final stages. Shaheen leads efforts in Congress to uncover the potential health effects related to PFAS contamination. Because of her efforts, Pease served as a model site for the nationwide study.

Bolstering the Defense Workforce:

Meeting our national security requirements requires a strong science and technology workforce. To bolster the civilian defense and national security workforce, Senator Shaheen's bipartisan legislation with Senator Rounds, the Defense Workforce Integration Act, was included in the compromise legislation. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would leverage existing programs and best practices within the Department of Defense to address civilian workforce shortages by retaining the talent and motivation of those who desire to serve in uniform but are found to be medically disqualified.

The compromise legislation also includes a bipartisan provision from Senator Shaheen and Senator Sullivan to give direct hire authority to graduates of the Defense Civilian Training Corps, a program at universities to help recruit science, technology, engineering and mathematics students into the acquisition workforce.

Supporting the New Hampshire National Guard:

To strengthen the National Guard’s ability to protect and aid New Hampshire in times of crisis, Shaheen secured a provision in this year’s NDAA to help the National Guard retain quality commissioned and warrant officers and maintain increased levels of personnel readiness. Specifically, the amendment allows officers and warrant officers to transfer from active status in the Reserves to the Inactive National Guard. Additionally, the bill authorizes $26 million for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Readiness Center to support the New Hampshire National Guard in Plymouth, New Hampshire, and $16 million for a new small arms training range at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, New Hampshire.

Senator Shaheen also secured a provision to increase accountability and transparency for investigations into military sexual assault cases. The legislation includes Shaheen’s amendment requiring the National Guard Bureau to provide an annual report on the number of Guardsmen who participate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training each year.

Investing in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and New England’s Shipbuilding Workforce:

Senator Shaheen built on her long legacy of support for New England’s shipbuilding industry and workforce, including through authorizing funding and workforce development for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The Senate-passed FY26 NDAA includes full authorization for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) investments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which will expand the Shipyard’s capacity to maintain America’s fast-attack submarine fleet. As a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees, Senator Shaheen helped secure this funding beginning in the fiscal year 2019 funding legislation, which she has continued in ensuing years.

Shaheen also helped to authorize funding for increased reliability, resiliency and capacity to the existing electric and water utility systems primarily responsible for the nuclear support facilities at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Similarly, the legislation includes a Shaheen provision aimed at improving the quality of life and bolstering recruitment and retention of employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the country's three other public shipyards. The Shaheen amendment requires DoD to assess the feasibility, costs and benefits of providing civilian employees with apartment-style or dormitory housing options.

Repealing Syria Sanctions to Support Stability and Recovery:

Senator Shaheen authored a repeal of Caesar sanctions on Syria. Senate passage of this repeal follows intensive diplomatic efforts and bipartisan coordination to lift sanctions designed to hobble the Assad regime and give Syria a fighting chance at economic and political stability. This builds on Senator Shaheen’s recent meetings with Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus and New York City. It also marks a historic milestone for U.S.-Syria relations and clears a pathway for Syrians to recover from decades of brutal dictatorship and conflict. The sanctions repeal also promotes the chance of ridding Syria of malign Iranian and Russian influence and building a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people and the region.

Strengthening Relations Between the United States and the Countries in the Western Balkans:

The NDAA also includes Senator Shaheen’s Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act, bipartisan legislation that would require sanctions against those who threaten peace and stability in the Western Balkans. The legislation authorizes a regional prosperity initiative to support economic development in the region. It expands university partnerships, invests in youth initiatives, endorses the BOLD Leadership program to invest in young leaders in the region and encourages the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to consider opening a previously announced office in the Western Balkans. The measure also recognizes the key role of cyber security in protecting critical infrastructure and countering malign activities by adversaries including Russia and Iran.

Bolstering Congressional Oversight and Reining in Wasteful Spending:

In this year’s NDAA, Senator Shaheen secured several provisions to assert Congress’s oversight authority over the Trump Administration and prohibit wasteful spending, including the use of Department of Defense resources for immigration enforcement activities. The bill requires DoD to notify Congress before using military airlift for immigration enforcement purposes and expands existing notifications to include requests for assistance in support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at Guantanamo Bay. DoD has spent over a billion dollars in non-reimbursable support to DHS for immigration enforcement since the beginning of this Administration.

Additionally, Shaheen included language in the NDAA urging DoD not to downgrade the U.S. Naval Hospital at Guantanamo Bay to a clinic. The hospital is the only source of health care for the over 6,000 active duty personnel, DoD civilians, family members, contract personnel and local and foreign national employees stationed at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay (NSGB).

The provisions come after Shaheen joined a Congressional delegation to Guantanamo Bay in March of this year after the Pentagon refused to answer Congressional oversight questions on its support to DHS’s new migrant operations there.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-shaheen-secures-exemption-to-protect-public-shipyards-in-annual-defense-bill,ICYMI: Shaheen Secures Exemption to Protect Public Shipyards in Annual Defense Bill,2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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 top member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, secured the Protecting Naval Shipyards (PNSY) Act in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that was advanced out of the U.S. Senate. This legislation will exempt the employees from all four public shipyards from the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) civilian hiring freeze and any future hiring freezes or reductions in force. The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a key economic driver in New Hampshire and the surrounding region, supporting thousands of jobs integral to America’s national security; and the Shipyard needs to hire almost 700 workers a year to keep up with maintenance on our Navy’s fast-attack submarine fleet.

“The work at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to maintain and overhaul nuclear fast-attack submarines is an essential component of our national defense,” said Senator Shaheen. “This provision will ensure that our nation’s four public shipyards can continue to get submarines to the Navy on time without the misguided workforce policies that created uncertainty and chaos over this past year. I look forward to seeing this bipartisan legislation head to the President’s desk.”

After calls from Shaheen and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), the U.S. Department of Defense claimed to have exempted the shipyard workforce from the civilian hiring freeze. After Navy Secretary Phelan visited Portsmouth in April, at the request of Shaheen, Collins and Angus King (I-ME), the Senators sent a letter to OPM urging the agency to process personnel that have been hired and are awaiting onboarding into jobs in order to implement the Navy’s exemption. Shaheen then secured Secretary Hegseth’s commitment to investigate these hiring delays during his annual budget testimony – but delays still exist today. This legislation will address this needless bureaucracy once and for all.

Senator Shaheen has long advocated for New England’s shipbuilding industry and workforce, including through authorizing funding and workforce development for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. In the Committee-approved FY26 NDAA, Shaheen secured full authorization for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) investments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. She also secured a number of other provisions to increase capacity at the Shipyard and improve quality of life.

Click HERE to view the national security and New Hampshire priorities Senator Shaheen secured in the NDAA.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/nh-congressional-delegation-urges-trump-administration-to-expand-public-engagement-on-roadless-rule-changes-restore-full-staffing-at-forest-service,"NH Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Expand Public Engagement on “Roadless Rule” Changes, Restore Full Staffing at Forest Service",2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,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 Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to provide greater opportunity for public engagement regarding the Trump Administration’s plans to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, including by holding public meetings in New Hampshire. The “roadless rule” prohibits road construction and timber harvesting, with limited exceptions, across nearly 45 million acres of our national forests—including more than 265,000 acres of New Hampshire’s White Mountain National Forest.

The delegation wrote, in part, “We write regarding the U.S. Forest Service’s process to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (0596-AD66) that covers nearly 45 million acres of our national forests. We are concerned about the short timeline that you have outlined, with just 21 days for the initial public comment period. We urge you to provide greater opportunity for those who care about our national forests to have meaningful involvement, including by holding public meetings in New Hampshire.”

The delegation continued, “The 265,000 acres of inventoried roadless areas within the White Mountain National Forest include designated wilderness and other treasured landscapes for hiking, backcountry skiing, fishing and all of the outdoor activities that make New Hampshire so special. The $3.9 billion outdoor recreation economy, the $1.4 billion forest products industry and the incalculable benefits of wildlife habitat and watershed health all depend upon sound management of the national forest. With opportunities for sustainable timber harvesting and protection for unfragmented forest landscapes, these values can and do coexist.”

The lawmakers concluded, “Finally, we note that the health of our forests and the ability to manage for timber, recreation, water quality and wildlife depend on people to do the work. With more than 4,000 U.S. Forest Service staff accepting deferred resignations, an unspecified number of improper firings and a disruptive reorganization plan expected to push out additional employees, we worry about the Forest Service’s ability to meet its statutory obligation to manage our national forests for multiple use and sustained yield to benefit current and future generations. Accordingly, we urge you to restore Forest Service staffing to appropriate levels and take steps to appropriately engage with the public on rulemaking regarding the Roadless Area Conservation Rule.”",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/senate-passes-shaheen-shaped-annual-defense-bill-with-significant-national-security-and-new-hampshire-priorities,Senate Passes Shaheen-Shaped Annual Defense Bill with Significant National Security and New Hampshire Priorities,2025-12-17,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"**A top member of the Armed Services Committee, Shaheen built on her years-long legacy of securing key New Hampshire priorities, as well as measures that address America's top security challenges and place important guardrails on the Trump Administration**

(Washington, DC) – The Senate today voted to advance the annual bipartisan defense legislation shaped by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee and Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)—which now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law—includes multiple Shaheen-led priorities to address America's top national security objectives while enhancing New Hampshire’s role in support of our national defense.

Notably, the Senate-passed NDAA includes Shaheen’s provisions to exempt public shipyards from reductions in force (RIFs) and hiring freezes, require consultation with Congress before withdrawing troops from NATO, repeal outdated Caesar sanctions on Syria, better address the spread of PFAS contamination and more.

“The annual defense bill asserts Congress’s oversight authority and advances policies that make us stronger and safer while improving the lives of our service members. This is especially important at a time when Secretary Hegseth and the Trump Administration are pursuing a national security strategy that leaves America weaker on the global stage,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m proud that the legislation will support Granite Staters and America’s national defense and readiness, including by exempting the public shipyards from hiring disruptions, limiting the spread of PFAS in military communities, repealing outdated Caesar sanctions on Syria and placing checks on the Administration's posture at NATO. I hope that this bipartisan bill is swiftly signed into law by the President.”

As the second-ranking Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee, Senator Shaheen is instrumental in constructing the annual bipartisan bill that authorizes Pentagon priorities and programs for the next fiscal year. Below is a summary of top New Hampshire and national security priorities secured by Shaheen in the FY 2026 NDAA.

Protecting Public Shipyards:

Senator Shaheen’s bipartisan legislation, the Protecting Public Naval Shipyards Act, was included in the final compromise text. This provision will exempt all four public shipyards from future hiring disruptions, ensure the chaos and confusion that ensued from Secretary Hegseth’s Department of Defense (DoD) civilian hiring freeze does not happen again—protecting thousands of jobs integral to America’s national security at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is a key economic driver in the region, supporting thousands of jobs integral to America’s national security. The Shipyard needs to hire almost 700 workers a year to keep up with maintenance on our Navy’s fast-attack submarine fleet. After calls from Shaheen and Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), DoD claimed to have exempted the shipyard workforce from the civilian hiring freeze, but issues persist in implementation by the White House. Shaheen’s provision will make this exemption final, take new political litmus tests out of the hiring process for our public shipyards and addresses hiring delays.

Supporting NATO Allies and Enhancing Global Partnerships:

Senator Shaheen also secured provisions that send a strong message of commitment to North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Allies and other U.S. partners abroad. Her legislation requires the executive branch to consult with Congress and our NATO Allies before any attempt to relinquish the Commander of U.S. European Command’s dual role of Supreme Allied Commander Europe. This comes after Senator Shaheen pressed senior U.S. military officials on the importance of this U.S. responsibility at NATO. An American general has also served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Forces in Europe since General Dwight Eisenhower assumed the role following the establishment of the NATO alliance.

The bill includes legislation led by Senator Shaheen requiring the Pentagon to consult with Congress before making changes to U.S. military force posture in Europe and on the Korean Peninsula. U.S. presence in Europe and the Indo Pacific deters adversaries and strengthens our alliances. This legislation will require the Secretary of Defense to certify to Congress that he has consulted the Secretary of State, Director of National Intelligence, senior U.S. military officers in the theaters and officials from regional governments—including NATO Allies, South Korea, Japan and others—before reducing our force presence in Europe or South Korea.

Standing with Ukraine:

Senator Shaheen has consistently worked to ensure the delivery of military, humanitarian and economic assistance to Ukraine as they fight for their freedom and democracy amid Putin’s war of aggression.

The Senate-passed NDAA includes a reauthorization of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, the Department of Defense’s authority to equip the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Senator Shaheen also secured language prohibiting the diversion of military equipment obligated for Ukraine after the Pentagon’s misguided decision, since overruled by President Trump.

The Senate-passed bill also includes Shaheen-authored amendments that allow the continued sharing of U.S. information, intelligence and imagery to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces on the battlefield and prevent cuts to security cooperation funding for U.S. forces in Europe.

Confronting the Challenges Posed by PFAS Contamination:

The legislation also includes a provision supported by Shaheen requiring a strategy from the Department of Defense to respond more quickly to the spread of PFAS contamination at military installations and surrounding communities. The policy also requires the Department of Defense to provide safe drinking water to communities. Shaheen also secured adoption of an amendment to clarify that DoD can use innovative technologies for destroying PFAS to provide more tools to address contamination.

Shaheen has worked for more than a decade to hold the Department of Defense responsible for remediation of PFAS contamination at military bases and ensure transparency for affected communities. Shaheen spearheaded the first nationwide PFAS health impact study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) that is in its final stages. Shaheen leads efforts in Congress to uncover the potential health effects related to PFAS contamination. Because of her efforts, Pease served as a model site for the nationwide study.

Bolstering the Defense Workforce:

Meeting our national security requirements requires a strong science and technology workforce. To bolster the civilian defense and national security workforce, Senator Shaheen's bipartisan legislation with Senator Rounds, the Defense Workforce Integration Act, was included in the compromise legislation. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would leverage existing programs and best practices within the Department of Defense to address civilian workforce shortages by retaining the talent and motivation of those who desire to serve in uniform but are found to be medically disqualified.

The compromise legislation also includes a bipartisan provision from Senator Shaheen and Senator Sullivan to give direct hire authority to graduates of the Defense Civilian Training Corps, a program at universities to help recruit science, technology, engineering and mathematics students into the acquisition workforce.

Supporting the New Hampshire National Guard:

To strengthen the National Guard’s ability to protect and aid New Hampshire in times of crisis, Shaheen secured a provision in this year’s NDAA to help the National Guard retain quality commissioned and warrant officers and maintain increased levels of personnel readiness. Specifically, the amendment allows officers and warrant officers to transfer from active status in the Reserves to the Inactive National Guard. Additionally, the bill authorizes $26 million for the construction of a new, state-of-the-art Readiness Center to support the New Hampshire National Guard in Plymouth, New Hampshire, and $16 million for a new small arms training range at Pease Air National Guard Base in Newington, New Hampshire.

Senator Shaheen also secured a provision to increase accountability and transparency for investigations into military sexual assault cases. The legislation includes Shaheen’s amendment requiring the National Guard Bureau to provide an annual report on the number of Guardsmen who participate in Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) training each year.

Investing in Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and New England’s Shipbuilding Workforce:

Senator Shaheen built on her long legacy of support for New England’s shipbuilding industry and workforce, including through authorizing funding and workforce development for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The Senate-passed FY26 NDAA includes full authorization for the Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program (SIOP) investments at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, which will expand the Shipyard’s capacity to maintain America’s fast-attack submarine fleet. As a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations and Armed Services Committees, Senator Shaheen helped secure this funding beginning in the fiscal year 2019 funding legislation, which she has continued in ensuing years.

Shaheen also helped to authorize funding for increased reliability, resiliency and capacity to the existing electric and water utility systems primarily responsible for the nuclear support facilities at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Similarly, the legislation includes a Shaheen provision aimed at improving the quality of life and bolstering recruitment and retention of employees at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and the country's three other public shipyards. The Shaheen amendment requires DoD to assess the feasibility, costs and benefits of providing civilian employees with apartment-style or dormitory housing options.

Repealing Syria Sanctions to Support Stability and Recovery:

Senator Shaheen authored a repeal of Caesar sanctions on Syria. Senate passage of this repeal follows intensive diplomatic efforts and bipartisan coordination to lift sanctions designed to hobble the Assad regime and give Syria a fighting chance at economic and political stability. This builds on Senator Shaheen’s recent meetings with Syrian President al-Sharaa in Damascus and New York City. It also marks a historic milestone for U.S.-Syria relations and clears a pathway for Syrians to recover from decades of brutal dictatorship and conflict. The sanctions repeal also promotes the chance of ridding Syria of malign Iranian and Russian influence and building a more peaceful and prosperous future for the Syrian people and the region.

Strengthening Relations Between the United States and the Countries in the Western Balkans:

The NDAA also includes Senator Shaheen’s Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act, bipartisan legislation that would require sanctions against those who threaten peace and stability in the Western Balkans. The legislation authorizes a regional prosperity initiative to support economic development in the region. It expands university partnerships, invests in youth initiatives, endorses the BOLD Leadership program to invest in young leaders in the region and encourages the U.S. Development Finance Corporation to consider opening a previously announced office in the Western Balkans. The measure also recognizes the key role of cyber security in protecting critical infrastructure and countering malign activities by adversaries including Russia and Iran.

Bolstering Congressional Oversight and Reining in Wasteful Spending:

In this year’s NDAA, Senator Shaheen secured several provisions to assert Congress’s oversight authority over the Trump Administration and prohibit wasteful spending, including the use of Department of Defense resources for immigration enforcement activities. The bill requires DoD to notify Congress before using military airlift for immigration enforcement purposes and expands existing notifications to include requests for assistance in support of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at Guantanamo Bay. DoD has spent over a billion dollars in non-reimbursable support to DHS for immigration enforcement since the beginning of this Administration.

Additionally, Shaheen included language in the NDAA urging DoD not to downgrade the U.S. Naval Hospital at Guantanamo Bay to a clinic. The hospital is the only source of health care for the over 6,000 active duty personnel, DoD civilians, family members, contract personnel and local and foreign national employees stationed at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay (NSGB).

The provisions come after Shaheen joined a Congressional delegation to Guantanamo Bay in March of this year after the Pentagon refused to answer Congressional oversight questions on its support to DHS’s new migrant operations there.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-colleagues-introduce-the-bipartisan-ai-workforce-prepare-act,"Senator Hassan, Colleagues Introduce the Bipartisan AI Workforce PREPARE Act",2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,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 helped introduce the bipartisan AI Workforce Projections, Research, and Evaluations to Promote AI Readiness and Employment (PREPARE) Act, which would enhance federal agencies’ ability to assess AI’s impact on the workforce in order to make job training and education programs more effective. The bill would help prepare American workers to succeed in the AI economy.

“American workers cannot be left behind as American corporations continue to push forward with the development and adoption of artificial intelligence,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan legislation helps the federal government better assess the ways in which artificial intelligence is changing our economy and helps ensure that increased automation does not result in fewer jobs for hard-working American families.”

“We have to understand how AI is changing the workforce so we can equip American workers with the skills necessary to stay ahead of China and lead the world,” said Senator Banks.

Key Provisions of the AI Workforce PREPARE Act:

Create an AI Workforce Research Hub

Solicit ideas from the public and convene researchers, technical experts, business, and labor to improve data collection on AI and the workforce.

Enhance the Labor Department’s authorities to hire a core group of AI experts.

Carry out a pilot project to produce statistics on workers’ job changes as they are affected by AI.

Increase researchers’ access to the federal government’s workforce data.

Conduct prize competitions to better understand AI adoption, job impacts, and how AI systems augment or automate tasks in particular occupations.

Facilitate voluntary public-private partnerships to share anonymized data on how users are adopting AI.

Improve AI-related questions in federal surveys.

Update the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notice (WARN) Act to provide basic information to employees if AI is a substantial factor in a layoff.

Improve the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ occupational projections.

Produce a report on how better AI forecasts can be incorporated into grantmaking decisions.

Conduct a study on how to design more effective rapid retraining programs to assist workers displaced by AI.

Use AI-informed projections to update states’ in-demand occupation lists, which are used to allocate training funding.

Encourage federal agencies, states, local governments, and businesses to collect and report labor market data in more consistent ways.

Apply existing privacy protections and accessibility requirements to all data collected and exchanged.

Full text of the bill can be found here.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-joins-senate-house-colleagues-to-demand-accountability-from-army-for-sexual-misconduct-failures,"Shaheen Joins Senate, House Colleagues to Demand Accountability from Army for Sexual Misconduct Failures",2025-12-12,2025,2025-12,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, joined a bicameral letter led by U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Nanette Barragán (CA-44), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Veronica Escobar (TX-16) and Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) to the U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General demanding accountability for the Army’s failure to stop widespread sexual misconduct. The letter comes after over 80 women joined a lawsuit alleging sexual misconduct from a doctor at Ford Hood and Tripler Army Medical Center.

The members wrote, in part: “According to reports, for years, Dr. McGraw allegedly sexually exploited women, including servicewomen and military wives, in his care. When these women attempted to report their concerns and experiences were purportedly repeatedly ignored and Dr. McGraw was kept on staff. The Army, like the other Services, has a history of failing to adequately address sexual misconduct in the ranks, which required Congress to step in and institute hundreds of reforms over the last fifteen years, culminating in the establishment of the Office of the Special Trial Counsel in the FY22 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). One of those issues involved military services being slow to intervene in cases at an early stage. This appears to have happened in this case since Dr. McGraw was not suspended until this October. This delayed response is unacceptable, and we need answers.”

They continued: “In the lawsuit, female servicemembers and patients noted that a recurring issue was the lack of adequate response from Army leadership. Reportedly, when victims and their loved ones tried to make complaints with Army leadership, they were ‘refused meetings at every level.’ If true, these women deserve better. The alleged dismissive response from the Army demonstrates an immense failure at every level to properly support survivors.”

They concluded: “The allegations against Dr. McGraw are extremely serious, and the Army’s criminal investigation of this matter must continue unabated. That said, the separate concerns raised by survivors about members of the Army at many levels not timely acting on their complaints must be confronted immediately. Additionally, we request that DoD IG investigate to determine whether personnel within the Army properly followed procedures to timely report allegations of sexual misconduct to law enforcement and whether other SAPR procedures and existing protections were followed or not.”

The full letter can be read HERE.

Shaheen has championed efforts in the Senate to respond to and address sexual assault in the military. In the FY26 NDAA, she secured requirements to improve sexual assault prevention and response (SAPR) training in the National Guard. As a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, she played a role in the adoption of historic reforms to the Uniform Code of Military Justice to address sexual assault in the military, including taking those offenses out of a service member’s chain of command.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-statement-on-failed-health-care-vote-in-the-senate,Senator Hassan Statement on Failed Health Care Vote in the Senate,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Click Here to Watch Senator Hassan’s Remarks on the Floor of the Senate Ahead of Today’s Vote

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement today after the Senate failed to advance a common-sense proposal which had bipartisan support and would have prevented health insurance premiums from skyrocketing for millions of Americans next year:

“I am disappointed that Washington Republicans are choosing to allow a surge in health insurance costs to go forward – and that the American people will be forced to pay the price.

“The price will be paid by the Granite State couple who each earn $42,000 a year and will go into debt because their health insurance costs $12,000 more next year. The price will be paid by the mom who can’t afford routine check-ups without her insurance and later gets diagnosed with a preventable disease. The price will be paid by the millions of Americans who, when faced with a doubling of their health insurance premiums, will have no choice but to go without health care.

“Today’s vote was the best opportunity for us to extend the Affordable Care Act tax cuts that help people afford their health insurance. I have and will continue to engage in bipartisan conversations to deliver relief for our families. As always, I am willing to work with members across both sides of the aisle to lower costs for families. But between their reckless tariffs, Medicaid cuts, and now these new health care cost increases, Congressional Republicans and President Trump keep making life harder and more expensive for families at every turn. Granite Staters and Americans are watching closely to see who is fighting to lower costs and who is standing in the way.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/on-senate-floor-shaheen-calls-on-republicans-to-join-democrats-in-voting-to-extend-aca-enhanced-premium-tax-credits,"On Senate Floor, Shaheen Calls on Republicans to Join Democrats in Voting to Extend ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits",2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Washington, DC) – Ahead of the vote to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, took to the Senate floor to outline the consequences should Republicans allow the tax credits to expire in a matter of weeks and urged her Republican colleagues to help Democrats prevent premiums from skyrocketing. Click HERE to watch the Senator’s full remarks.

Key quotes from Senator Shaheen:

“In a few moments, we're going to vote on whether millions of Americans can keep the ACA enhanced premium tax credits or whether they will face a crushing financial blow.”

“These credits have helped millions of families, including tens of thousands of people in New Hampshire, keep their coverage and balance their family budgets. For many, they are the only thing that's standing between stability and a crisis.”

“Now, yesterday, at a forum that I co-hosted with Senator Warner, we heard directly from people who depend on this coverage. Their stories were personal and they were urgent. [...] These are real families who have real stakes in this debate that we're having. This is not a game.”

“I know there are members in both parties who want to find a responsible path forward. I welcome the discussion on where we can find common ground, and I'm ready to come to the table, as I said, with any of my colleagues to work on long term reforms. But first, we must keep millions of Americans from losing coverage in the coming months.”

Remarks as delivered:

Before I begin my official remarks to address the vote that we're going to be having shortly, I just want to respond to the Majority Leader's remarks because I think there was some misinformation there.

The fact is that 92% of people who get those enhanced premium tax credits are making $200,000 or less, and the average income for a person who receives those premium tax credits is $32,000 a year. That's not somebody in a higher income bracket.

And in fact, about 50% of the people who receive premium tax credits are small business owners or their employees who have no other option for health care because they can't afford an employer sponsored health insurance.

So I think much of what the Majority Leader said about costs and about addressing fraud and about lowering the cost of health care is something that we all ought to support. And I'm ready to come to the table, and I think we would be better served if, after we get through these votes, we sit down and come to a compromise to address the real costs that people are facing in terms of health care. And I'm ready to do that.

But in a few moments, we're going to vote on whether millions of Americans can keep the ACA enhanced premium tax credits or whether they will face a crushing financial blow.

These credits have helped millions of families, including tens of thousands of people in New Hampshire, keep their coverage and balance their family budgets.

For many, they are the only thing that's standing between stability and a crisis.

And I've worked on these tax credits since 2019, when I first introduced the bill. I have warned for more than a year about what would happen to rates if we fail to address this issue in Congress.

Well, now that open enrollment has begun, we are seeing the consequences of that failure to act in real time.

States and insurers are reporting that significantly fewer people are re-enrolling in health insurance plans, because families simply cannot afford the rising premiums. And the Republican proposal that Senators Cassidy and Crapo are introducing doesn't really address that issue.

Even those who are re-enrolling are often being pushed into less comprehensive plans that leave them exposed to substantial out-of-pocket costs.

Now, yesterday, at a forum that I co-hosted with Senator Warner, we heard directly from people who depend on this coverage. Their stories were personal and they were urgent.

One small business owner, who's also a health care provider, told us that affordable ACA coverage allows her to keep serving new mothers in her community while still caring for her own family. But she also pointed out that if we don't address these premium tax credits, that the cost of her health insurance was going to quadruple.

Another woman from Concord, New Hampshire, described the moment her son, who lives with a serious mental illness, had his coverage approved. She said, “she wept with relief”. With that coverage, he's been able to work to live independently and to get the treatment that he needs.

These are real families who have real stakes in this debate that we're having.

This is not a game. People are already feeling the impact of inaction.

Democrats have put forward a straightforward, immediate solution to prevent the premiums from jumping and to keep people insured.

Some of my Republican colleagues have offered ideas that they believe could help. And I think that engagement has been constructive.

But the time is short. We need to act now. We need to extend the tax credits.

I know there are members in both parties who want to find a responsible path forward.

I welcome the discussion on where we can find common ground, and I'm ready to come to the table, as I said, with any of my colleagues to work on long-term reforms.

But first, we must keep millions of Americans from losing coverage in the coming months.

Extending these credits is the easiest and most direct way to protect families.

Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the floor.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-vote-for-senate-democrats-bill-to-protect-health-care-costs-from-skyrocketing,Shaheen Statement on Vote for Senate Democrats Bill to Protect Health Care Costs from Skyrocketing,2025-12-11,2025,2025-12,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 bicameral legislation to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, released the following statement on her vote today in favor of a Democratic proposal to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits:

“Today, my Republican colleagues voted against preventing health care costs from spiking for tens of millions of Americans. I’m deeply disappointed with this outcome, but the conversation over the past few months has moved the issue to the forefront of Congress. There’s no mystery now about who is fighting to ensure health care is affordable for the American people.

“This vote is not the end of this fight. With the ACA tax credits expiring in a matter of days, we cannot stop working to find a solution that will help millions of Americans afford their health insurance premiums each month. I have had and will continue to have bipartisan conversations in the hopes of finding a path forward, and I’m encouraged to see an increasing number of my Republican colleagues showing a willingness to extend the tax credits.

“The day the Affordable Care Act became law was a watershed moment in our country, and I have worked ever since to improve and expand upon this historic legislation. I first introduced legislation on the tax credits in 2019, I fought to make that law in the American Rescue Plan in 2021 and again in the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. It was the first bill I introduced this year. There is no one in the Senate who wants to see this get done more than I do.

“I’m going to pursue every possibility to reduce the health care costs for millions of Americans, and I urge my colleagues across the aisle to join me. The American people overwhelmingly want Congress to extend these tax credits and have made the consequences of inaction abundantly clear: if Republicans fail to join us, they will be held accountable at the ballot box next year.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-ernst-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-support-working-american-families,"Senators Hassan, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Support Working American Families",2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Bipartisan legislation will modernize family and medical leave policies.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) are supporting hardworking American families by introducing the Fair Access for Individuals to Receive (FAIR) Leave Act to ensure that married couples employed by the same employer are no longer unfairly limited in the amount of family medical leave they can take.

“Hardworking families deserve the ability to take earned leave from their jobs upon the birth of a child or when caring for a parent with a serious health condition, but because of a loophole in our laws, married couples who work for the same employer are unfairly limited in the leave available to them,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan legislation makes a long-overdue fix to the earned family and medical leave available to couples, providing them each with 12 weeks of unpaid leave regardless of whether they work for the same employer or not. I will continue to work to ensure that hardworking families in New Hampshire and across the country get the support that they need, including access to leave.”

“As every mother knows, those first few weeks with a newborn are precious, and parents shouldn’t be punished if they happen to work for the same employer,” said Senator Ernst. “This commonsense fix guarantees hardworking parents are treated fairly, and it also ensures families have the time to care for a loved one who’s ill, including our brave servicemembers. I will always work to support our Iowa families.”

While the Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Act provides unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons, it limits the amount of leave married couples that work for the same employer may take to spend time at home with their new baby or care for a sick loved one or servicemember. The bipartisan FAIR Leave Act will repeal this limitation and modernize the law to provide more comprehensive and effective leave for American families.

The bill enables eligible spouses working for the same employer to each take up to 12 work weeks each (24 total) of unpaid leave in a 12-month period for the following FMLA-qualifying reasons:

The birth of a child;

The placement and adoption of a child; or

The care of a parent with a serious health condition.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/ahead-of-senate-vote-shaheen-warner-hold-spotlight-forum-on-the-disastrous-impacts-of-aca-tax-credit-expiration,"Ahead of Senate Vote, Shaheen, Warner Hold Spotlight Forum on the Disastrous Impacts of ACA Tax Credit Expiration",2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,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), author of bicameral legislation to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, and Mark Warner (D-VA) hosted a spotlight forum underscoring the urgent need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Cost of Inaction: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits”, featured several Democratic Senators and five witnesses and came ahead of a Senate vote Thursday on a Democratic proposal to extend the tax credits. Click HERE to watch the full forum and click HERE for media files.

In addition to Shaheen and Warner, Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Peter Welch (D-VT), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Chris Coons (D-DE) spoke at the forum. Witnesses included: Katie Keith, Director of Georgetown University’s Center for Health Policy and the Law at the O’Neill Institute, Audrey Gasteier, Executive Director of Massachusetts Health Connector, Susan Stearns, Executive Director of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) New Hampshire, Kathleen Winters, Small Business Owner in Norfolk, Virginia and Kendra Bush, a Patient Advocate in Portage, Indiana.

“The cost of inaction is too high for my Republican colleagues to ignore: It is past time for Congress to come together and pass an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits that ensure working families can afford health care. I was glad to host this forum with my colleague Senator Warner to emphasize how important these tax credits are and to hear directly from those who are going to be affected if they expire,” said Senator Shaheen. “Here in Congress, we have the opportunity to address the concerns of millions of Americans who worry about the rising cost of health care. I’m calling on my colleagues across the aisle to join us to prevent millions of Americans from losing their health insurance.”

“Today we heard from Americans and their message was clear: health care tax credits save lives. These tax credits make it possible for Americans to navigate life with the certainty that they’ll be able to see a doctor, afford medication, and receive critical care when they need it,” said Senator Warner. “In three short weeks, these and many more Americans will have to begin shouldering the financial burden of Republican inaction to the tune of hundreds of dollars per month. We cannot leave Americans in the lurch. We must extend ACA tax credits.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. Through negotiations to reopen the government, Shaheen secured a guaranteed vote by mid-December on legislation to address skyrocketing health care costs. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that lower health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-applauds-more-than-13-million-in-noaa-funding-for-granite-state-coastal-restoration,Shaheen Applauds More than $1.3 Million in NOAA Funding for Granite State Coastal Restoration,2025-12-10,2025,2025-12,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, celebrated the announcement of more than $1 million in National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) funding for Granite State coastal restoration through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation’s (NFWF) National Coastal Resilience Fund.

“Investing in New Hampshire’s natural resources is essential not only for our environment, but for the strength of our economy,” said Senator Shaheen. “Building resiliency—from flood-hazard assessments to wetland and habitat protection—lays the groundwork for healthier ecosystems, stronger local economies and a more sustainable future for the Granite State. I helped secure this federal funding, which will help Granite State communities confront flooding risks and use nature to reduce impacts around the Great Bay estuary, and I’ll continue to support these efforts.”

The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services will receive $999,711 to develop a flood hazard assessment to identify areas vulnerable to flood risk and create a plan to serve as a long-term roadmap to mitigate risk and guide solutions. Ducks Unlimited—a non-profit organization focused on waterfowl and wetland conservation—will receive $304,658 to create nature-based restoration plans to enhance coastal storm protection and water quality for communities near New Hampshire's Great Bay estuary while combating habitat loss for at-risk wildlife.

The National Coastal Resilience Fund, established in 2018, invests in nature-based solutions that protect coastal communities while enhancing habitats for fish and wildlife. The National Coastal Resilience Fund invests in conservation projects that restore, increase and strengthen natural infrastructure such as coastal marshes and wetlands, dune and beach systems, oyster and coral reefs, rivers and floodplains, coastal forest and barrier islands that mitigate the impacts of storms and other coastal hazards to communities.

Shaheen is the former chair and a current member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, which funds NOAA. In the fiscal year (FY) 2026 funding bill advanced by the Senate Appropriations Committee, Shaheen helped secure inclusion of $32 million for NOAA’s National Oceans and Coastal Security Fund, which supports NFWF’s National Coastal Resilience Fund. This funding will help coastal communities in New Hampshire and across the nation bolster their resilience to changing climate, as well as support ocean health and research. Last year, Shaheen announced nearly $1 million in NOAA grant funding for New Hampshire to support coastal resiliency projects. Shaheen was also a lead negotiator of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which included historic investments to address coastal resilience.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/new-hampshire-delegation-welcomes-more-than-9-million-for-granite-state-projects-through-northern-border-regional-commission,New Hampshire Delegation Welcomes More than $9 Million for Granite State Projects Through Northern Border Regional Commission,2025-12-09,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), welcomed more than $9 million in federal funding for Granite State projects through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC). Today’s awards are funded through NBRC’s Fall 2025 Catalyst, Timber for Transit and Forest Economy programs.

“The Northern Border Regional Commission is an essential partner helping to ensure that rural communities across the Granite State get their fair share of federal resources,” said Senator Shaheen. “The awards announced today will improve rural health care facilities, bolster and grow the northern outdoor economy, strengthen access to child care and much more. I’m proud to have helped secure this funding for New Hampshire and increased funding for NBRC programs in the recently passed Agriculture-FDA appropriations bill that I lead.”

“I’m glad to see federal funding heading to New Hampshire’s rural communities to expand health care facilities, hire more child care providers, and support other critical projects that will improve our economy,” said Senator Hassan. “The Northern Border Regional Commission’s investments in communities across our state will help more Granite Staters get the resources that they need to thrive.”

“Smart investments into New Hampshire communities through the Northern Border Regional Commission help drive economic and community development. This federal funding is headed to local projects that will strengthen our child care workforce and services, expand health care access, bolster workforce housing, support our outdoor recreation and tourism economy, upgrade our water infrastructure, and more,” said Congressman Pappas. “I’ll always support projects like these that boost our communities and economy, create more good-paying jobs, and invest in our future.”

“Granite Staters work hard and show up for one another. These investments reflect that same spirit and are a big win for communities across New Hampshire,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “From protecting our rural hospitals and expanding childcare access to supporting our farmers, foresters, small businesses, historic centers, and outdoor heritage, these awards will help keep New Hampshire vibrant and our economy strong. I will continue fighting to make sure every community across our state has the tools it needs to thrive.”

NBRC encourages business retention and expansion, invests in public infrastructure and promotes tourism across northern Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont and New York. This vital federal-state partnership for economic and community development provides grant funding to communities within Belknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton and Sullivan counties.

NBRC’s Catalyst program supports a broad range of economic development initiatives including projects that modernize and expand access to public water and wastewater services, revitalize transportation infrastructure, establish workforce development programs and facilities, grow the outdoor recreation economy and provide access to new childcare and health care facilities. The Timber for Transit program funds efforts to advance the use of wood-based materials in transportation and transportation infrastructure. The Forest Economy Program supports efforts to advance the region’s forest-based economy.

Shaheen and Hassan have led efforts in Congress that support and invest in the NBRC. As ranking member of the Ag-FDA Appropriations subcommittee, Shaheen recently secured a $500,000 increase in funding for the NBRC through the Ag-FDA FY 26 funding legislation recently signed into law by President Trump. Shaheen also secured inclusion of an additional $5 million increase in funding for NBRC through the Senate draft FY 26 Energy and Water Development appropriations bill.

A list of the New Hampshire projects awarded funding in today’s announcement is available below.

NBRC Catalyst Program Awards

Forest Economy Program Awards

NBRC Timber for Transit Program Awards

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-new-gallup-poll-shows-aca-tax-credits-hit-all-time-high-popularity-growing-support-among-independents,"ICYMI: New Gallup Poll Shows ACA Tax Credits Hit All-Time High Popularity, Growing Support Among Independents",2025-12-08,2025,2025-12,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: A new survey shows that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) have reached an all-time high of 57% popularity among Americans. The polling also shows that support for the tax credits has continued to grow among independents, jumping 10 points to a high of 63% approval compared to last year. The Gallup poll comes as the Senate is set to vote on a Democratic proposal to extend the soon-expiring tax credits later this week.

Key Findings:

“Gallup has tracked Americans’ approval of the ACA since November 2012, and the latest rating is up three percentage points from last year’s, which was similar to the previous 55% high recorded in April 2017 and in November 2020.”

“While Democrats’ and Republicans’ current ratings are roughly in line with last year’s figures, independents’ rating has jumped 10 points to a record high.”

“The polling is clear: More and more Americans, including more independents than ever before, support the vital ACA tax credits that are set to expire at the end of this year,” said Senator Shaheen. “There’s still time to come together to find a solution that will prevent premiums from skyrocketing for millions of families, but my Republican colleagues need to join with us — it’s in their political interest to get this done.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. Through negotiations to reopen the government, Shaheen secured a guaranteed vote by mid-December on legislation to address skyrocketing health care costs. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that lower health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-highlighting-new-hampshire-and-national-security-priorities-included-in-annual-defense-bill,Shaheen Statement Highlighting New Hampshire and National Security Priorities Included in Annual Defense Bill,2025-12-08,2025,2025-12,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, released the following statement highlighting the multiple provisions benefitting New Hampshire and America’s national defense and security in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Notably, the final version of the annual bipartisan defense legislation includes Shaheen’s provisions to exempt public shipyards from reductions in force (RIFs) and hiring freezes, require consultation with Congress before withdrawing troops from NATO, repeal outdated Caesar sanctions on Syria and more.

“With Secretary Hegseth and the Trump Administration pursuing a national security strategy that leaves America weaker on the global stage, it’s especially important that the annual defense bill assert Congress’s oversight authority and advance policies that make us stronger and safer while improving the lives of our service members. I’m incredibly proud to share that the final NDAA—which includes many Granite State priorities that bolster our nation’s security and readiness—helps do exactly that.

“This legislation includes my measures to repeal outdated Caesar sanctions on Syria—a historic milestone that will help Syrians recover from decades of conflict and move toward stability—and reaffirm Congress’ role by requiring the Administration consult with Congress before withdrawing troops from NATO as it recklessly did in Romania earlier this year. We also reaffirm America’s commitment to allies in the Western Balkans by codifying sanctions against those who threaten peace and stability in the region.

“Critically for New Hampshire, I secured provisions to respond more quickly to the spread of PFAS contamination and clarify that DoD can use innovative technologies to destroy PFAS, providing more tools to address contamination. And to support local jobs that are essential to our nation’s security, I successfully included my legislation to exempt Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and all other public shipyard employees from reductions in force and future hiring disruptions.

“I look forward to seeing this bipartisan bill advance out of the House and Senate and head to the President’s desk.”

As a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, Senator Shaheen shapes the defense bill to address both America's top national security objectives, while also enhancing New Hampshire’s role in support of our national defense.

Click HERE to read more about Senator Shaheen’s provision exempting Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees from hiring freezes and reductions in force.

Click HERE to read more about Senator Shaheen’s provision requiring consultation with Congress before withdrawing troops from NATO.

Click HERE to read more about Senator Shaheen’s provision repealing the Ceasar sanctions.

Click HERE to read more about Senator Shaheen’s provision safeguarding Ukraine assistance.

Click HERE to read a summary of Senator Shaheen’s wins in the Senate-passed NDAA earlier this year.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-banks-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-ai-security,"Senators Hassan, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase AI Security",2025-12-05,2025,2025-12,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 Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced first-of-its-kind legislation to advance AI research that strengthens U.S. national security by making AI systems more secure and reliable. The bipartisan Reliable Artificial Intelligence Research Act of 2025 creates two federally funded research competitions to strengthen AI defenses and reveal how AI systems make decisions.

“As AI technology continues to advance rapidly, we need to make sure that these systems are secure and that they make reliable decisions,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan bill invests in research that makes AI harder to manipulate and easier to predict, so that we can also strengthen our defenses against bad actors and foreign adversaries like China, who may utilize AI to hurt Americans.”

“Winning in the AI economy requires giving American workers every advantage. That starts with the federal government partnering with the best private-sector researchers to fully understand how the labor market is changing,” said Senator Banks.

This bill would create two national competitions, run by the Department of Homeland Security, that would reward advanced research in two core areas of AI security: AI interpretability and adversarial robustness. AI interpretability focuses on making AI decisions more transparent and predictable, while adversarial robustness seeks to strengthen AI systems against malicious manipulation. By investing $10 million into this program over the next five years, this bill would provide some of the first significant federal funding dedicated to foundational AI security science, encouraging further innovation across the industry, universities, and independent researchers working on these issues. These competitions would reward breakthroughs that improve AI security and deepen our understanding of how advanced AI models make decisions.

Senator Hassan is focused on keeping our country secure as AI technology advances. Senator Hassan has spoken out about the ways in which AI can impact national security and how to safeguard Americans from potential cybersecurity threats. Additionally, Senator Hassan helped introduce legislation last year to mitigate AI-enabled extreme risks such as chemical, biological, and cyber-attacks by our foreign adversaries. Senator Hassan also recently sounded the alarm on Chinese AI-enabled hackers using AI tools to conduct cyberattacks and urged the National Cyber Director to take action to prepare the government to respond to this new type of threat.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-senator-hassans-bill-to-make-better-sunscreen-available-for-americans,SIGNED INTO LAW: Senator Hassan’s Bill to Make Better Sunscreen Available for Americans,2025-12-05,2025,2025-12,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, bipartisan legislation, led by U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS), to speed up the approval process for sunscreen products was recently signed into law. The legislation requires the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to modernize its process for reviewing and approving new sunscreens, helping Americans access sun protection products that have been safely used in other countries for years.

“For too long, outdated regulations have prevented Americans from accessing the same safe and effective sunscreen products available in other countries,” said Senator Hassan. “Now, the FDA will finally update its approval process so that American manufacturers can produce modern, user-friendly sunscreens and American families can benefit from the sun protection options that have been safely used around the world for years. I’m glad that we were able to work across the aisle to get this done.”

“When it comes to something as simple and essential as having access to the safest, most effective sunscreens, there is no reason America should be lagging,” said Senator Marshall. “The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act fixes that by modernizing FDA reviews and opening the door to proven ingredients already used abroad. It’s a commonsense win that puts American consumers first.”

The FDA has not approved a new sunscreen active ingredient since 1999, while other countries, such as France and South Korea, have better sunscreen products on the market that often use newer, more effective UV filters. The SAFE Sunscreen Standards Act requires the FDA to review and improve its outdated approval process, helping bring more modern sunscreen products to the market. Under this law, FDA must update its guidance to manufacturers within the next year.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-reintroduces-bipartisan-bill-to-recognize-the-role-of-direct-support-professionals,Senator Hassan Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Recognize the Role of Direct Support Professionals,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,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 Susan Collins (R-ME) reintroduced a bill aimed at addressing the continued need for more Direct Support Professionals in the workforce.

Direct Support Professionals assist with communication, provide on-the-job coaching, and help with daily living needs for individuals who experience disabilities. Home- and community-based providers in New England and across the country struggle to recruit and retain Direct Support Professionals. The bill would more accurately measure the need for Direct Support Professionals by improving data on workforce trends collected by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Current methods of data collection have resulted in the underreporting of workforce needs and regional workforce shortages. The bipartisan legislation unanimously passed the Senate last year.

“Direct Support Professionals provide critical support for people who experience disabilities and their families and help ensure that individuals who experience disabilities can live independently and fully participate in their communities. As the mother of a son who experiences disabilities, I have seen first-hand the difference that these professionals make,” said Senator Hassan. “By improving data collection, this bill will help local and federal lawmakers better understand and then address the shortage of Direct Support Professionals while also recognizing the important role these professionals have in the lives of many. I urge my colleagues to take up and pass this bill into law alongside other measures to support caregivers.”

“Direct Support Professionals work hard to provide critical care and support to individuals with disabilities, allowing their patients to live more independently and with better quality of life,” said Senator Collins. “We face a considerable shortage of information on the work DSPs do and the important services they provide. This bipartisan bill would address this information deficit by directing OMB to specifically collect data on Direct Support Professionals to help us better understand and address the challenges these workers experience.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-reintroduces-bipartisan-bill-to-reduce-college-costs-and-increase-college-completion-rates,Senator Hassan Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Reduce College Costs and Increase College Completion Rates,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,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 Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the bipartisan Fast Track To and Through College Act, which would create a federal grant program to help states expand opportunities for high school students to begin earning college credits, including through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and dual-enrollment courses. The program would also require public colleges and universities to accept the credits, making the transfer process more seamless, saving students money and time.

“In New Hampshire and across the country, many high school students are ready for college-level coursework that will help them develop the skills to be successful in the workforce and life,” said Senator Hassan. “The bipartisan Fast Track To and Through College Act will allow more students to earn college credits while in high school, helping families save money, making college both more accessible and affordable. Young people in our country are looking for pathways to opportunity that won’t saddle them with debt as they face a rapidly changing economy. I encourage my colleagues to join me in lowering college costs and increasing opportunities that help students thrive.”

“Early college programs provide students with affordable opportunities to prepare for postsecondary education,” said Senator Young. “Our bill would help create a pathway for more high school students to earn college credits, including providing access to advanced coursework, dual credits, and professional support.""

The bipartisan Fast Track To and Through College Act would create a competitive grant program to help more high school students receive college credit toward their future college degree. The bill supports early college programs like the ones in New Hampshire by equipping states to:

Enroll more students in early college programs to help them take as much as a full year of early college courses toward their postsecondary degree or credential

Ensure that students receive credit for the classes that they take by requiring public colleges and universities to accept credit from early college programs

Expand need-based financial aid access to the programs by allowing Pell Grants to cover dual-enrollment costs for low-income, Pell-eligible students in states receiving a fast-track grant

There are extensive dual-enrollment programs in place in New Hampshire, with more than 100 high schools in the state offering the Early College program in partnership with the Community College System of New Hampshire. These types of early college programs provide academically prepared high school students with the opportunity to receive college credit while they are still in high school and demonstrate the potential of this bill.

The bipartisan Fast Track To and Through College Act is supported by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, Advance CTE, All4Ed, Association for Career and Technical Education, Bard Early Colleges, Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice at SNHU, Complete College America, Education Reform Now, Empower Schools, Jobs for the Future, KnowledgeWorks, Linked Learning Alliance, Massachusetts Alliance for Early College, National Association of Secondary School Principals, National Urban League, New Hampshire Learning Initiative, Michigan Association for Computers in Learning, and Third Way.

Senator Hassan has led efforts in the Senate to expand access to workforce development programs. She has successfully worked to double funding for a program that supports rural students, including through college prep and career pathway programs, in rural communities. Earlier this year, Senator Hassan, along with the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation, announced federal funding for New Hampshire through the Northern Border Regional Commission, which included support for workforce development initiatives across the state. In 2022, Senator Hassan and her colleagues’ bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was passed into law, which authorized federal funding for New Hampshire and other states to expand workforce training programs in science, engineering, and manufacturing fields. Senator Hassan has also led her colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Gateway to Careers Act, which would support career pathways strategies that combine work, education, and support services to help individuals earn recognized postsecondary credentials.

Click HERE to read the bill text.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-new-survey-shows-president-trump-and-congressional-republicans-to-blame-if-health-care-costs-spike-from-expiring-aca-tax-credits,ICYMI: New Survey Shows President Trump and Congressional Republicans to Blame if Health Care Costs Spike from Expiring ACA Tax Credits,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,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: A new Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll released today shows that spiking health care costs due to the expiration of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) will impact how a majority of Marketplace enrollees plan to vote during the upcoming 2026 Midterms. Of the Marketplace enrollees who want to see the tax credits extended, 41% put the blame on President Trump and 35% blame Congressional Republicans.

Key Findings:

“A large majority (84%) of enrollees say that Congress should extend the enhanced tax credits.”

“A slight majority (54%) of enrollees who are registered to vote say if their health care expenses increase by $1,000 next year, it would have a major impact on whether they will vote in the 2026 elections and about half (52%) say it would have a major impact on which party’s candidate they will support.”

“If the tax credits are allowed to expire, most enrollees who want to see the credits extended think either President Trump (41%) or Congressional Republicans (35%) deserve most of the blame.”

“More than half of Marketplace enrollees (54%) expect that the cost of their health insurance coverage for next year will ‘increase a lot more than usual.’”

“Nearly six in ten Marketplace enrollees say they would not be able to afford an annual increase of $300 in health care expenses without significantly disrupting their household finances.”

“Many Marketplace enrollees are already struggling with health care costs. Six in ten adults (61%) who buy their health coverage on the ACA Marketplace say it is very or somewhat difficult to afford their deductibles and out-of-pocket costs for medical care and half (51%) say it is difficult to afford the cost of health insurance premiums each month.”

“In mere weeks, families across the nation are going to feel the pain of higher health care premiums if the ACA tax credits expire,” said Senator Shaheen. “The time is running out to take action to prevent disastrous price hikes that will render health care unaffordable for tens of millions of people. Americans will hold President Trump and Congressional Republicans accountable if they refuse to work with Democrats in good faith to find a path forward.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. Through negotiations to reopen the government, Shaheen secured a guaranteed vote by mid-December on legislation to address skyrocketing health care costs. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that lower health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-inspector-general-report-findings-on-secretary-hegseth,Shaheen Statement on Inspector General Report Findings on Secretary Hegseth,2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,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, released the following statement on the findings of an Inspector General report on U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of an unsecure Signal chat to share classified information:

“From day one, we’ve known that Pete Hegseth was never qualified to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, and the chaos that he’s created at the Pentagon has proven this correct time and again – that's why I voted against his nomination. The Inspector General’s findings confirmed what our military leadership has already said: By sharing air strike plans that had been labeled classified on Signal, the Secretary endangered the lives of American service members and put our military readiness at risk through his recklessness.

“It should go without saying that such sensitive operational information is to be handled with the utmost discretion. Secretary Hegseth’s unsecured group chat could have given our adversaries the ability to target our troops with dangerous accuracy. Secretary Hegseth has failed at his most basic duty, to protect American service members.

“Secretary Hegseth knows well that any uniformed officer who was found to have committed the same reckless violations would face swift and severe punishment. There must not be a double-standard for the Secretary, and he must be held accountable. This gross incompetence and his inability to take responsibility as a leader demonstrate that Secretary Hegseth should not be in charge of the world’s largest fighting force and that he cannot be trusted to make life or death decisions for our military and country.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-senate-democrats-plan-to-protect-aca-tax-credits-lower-health-care-costs-for-millions-of-americans,"Shaheen Statement on Senate Democrats’ Plan to Protect ACA Tax Credits, Lower Health Care Costs for Millions of Americans",2025-12-04,2025,2025-12,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 bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, released the following statement on Senate Democrats’ plan to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing:

“I have been sounding the alarm for more than a year on the need to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits tens of millions of Americans rely on to afford health insurance – and I have warned time and again how catastrophic the consequences will be if my Republican colleagues allow the credits to expire. With premiums set to double in a matter of weeks, there is no other alternative: Congress must extend this lifeline for working families. That’s exactly what this bill would do by providing the certainty of these tax credits for another three years.

“76 percent of Americans who benefit from these tax credits live in states President Trump won last year. 56 percent of them live in Republican-controlled Congressional districts. I encourage my Republican colleagues—many of whom I believe want to get this done—to join Democrats in advancing a proposal to ensure our constituents can afford their health insurance.

“This is not about achieving a political victory for one party or the other – it's about coming together to act in the best interest of the American people. Right now, our constituents are making abundantly clear that the cost of living is far too high and that they want to see action from Washington. Should Republicans let partisan politics stand in the way, the onus is on them to explain why they chose to raise health care costs on their constituents at a time when so many are struggling to make ends meet.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-ernst-sound-alarm-on-chinese-ai-enabled-hackers,"Senators Hassan, Ernst Sound Alarm on Chinese AI-Enabled Hackers",2025-12-03,2025,2025-12,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 Joni Ernst (R-IA) are urging National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross to take action after Chinese state-sponsored hackers reportedly used artificial intelligence (AI) systems to conduct cyberattacks. Anthropic, a major AI company, recently reported that its Claude Code tool was used to design cyberattacks against major technology companies, financial institutions, and government agencies across several countries. This marks the first known cyberattack executed with minimal human intervention. Senators Hassan and Ernst are pushing National Cyber Director Cairncross to take action to prepare the government to respond to this new type of threat.

“We write regarding a recent report by Anthropic stating that, in September 2025, Chinese state-sponsored hackers successfully directed the company’s AI system to autonomously conduct a sophisticated cyberattack campaign against 30 entities,” Senators Hassan and Ernst wrote to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. “Given your office’s role in countering cyberattacks against the U.S. government, we urge you to continue coordinating with Congress and other federal agencies to address this emerging national security threat.”

“The emerging threat to U.S. cybersecurity posed by foreign adversaries deploying autonomous AI systems requires a robust response from your office and other federal agencies… We appreciate your consideration of this issue, and continued work to ensure that the government and people of the United States are protected from cyberattacks,” concluded the Senators.

Click here or see below for the full letter Senators Hassan and Ernst sent:

Dear Director Cairncross,

We write regarding a recent report by Anthropic stating that, in September 2025, Chinese state-sponsored hackers successfully directed the company’s AI system to autonomously conduct a sophisticated cyberattack campaign against 30 entities, including government agencies in multiple countries. According to Anthropic, this was “the first documented case of a cyberattack largely executed without human intervention at scale.” Given your office’s role in countering cyberattacks against the U.S. government, we urge you to continue coordinating with Congress and other federal agencies to address this emerging national security threat.

In September 2025, a well-resourced foreign organization used Claude Code, an advanced agentic AI coding tool from Anthropic, to design cyberattacks against major technology corporations, financial institutions, chemical manufacturing companies, and government agencies across multiple countries. Anthropic’s report on these attacks states “with high confidence” that this foreign organization was “a Chinese state-sponsored group.” In this sophisticated cyber campaign, the Claude AI system executed 80 to 90 percent of the operation without any human involvement and at speeds that are “physically impossible” for human hackers.

Further, these autonomous AI cyberattacks were successful against several targeted entities. In one case, “the threat actor induced Claude to autonomously discover internal services, map complete network topology across multiple IP ranges, and identify high-value systems including databases and workflow orchestration platforms.”

The emerging threat to U.S. cybersecurity posed by foreign adversaries deploying autonomous AI systems requires a robust response from your office and other federal agencies.

Accordingly, we request responses to the following questions by January 9, 2026.

Anthropic stated in its report that this operation took place in mid-September 2025. At what point did the company notify the Office of the National Cyber Director, or one of the agencies it coordinates with, about the attack?

Which U.S. government agencies have been involved in the investigation and response to this attack? How specifically are these agencies assisting Anthropic and any impacted entities?

Is there any evidence that this group targeted U.S. government agencies or contractors? If so, were any of those attacks successful?

Is the Office of the National Cyber Director aware of any other cases in which an autonomous AI agent was used in a similar way to conduct a cyberattack?

How will your office collaborate with the private sector, and specifically AI technology companies, to limit autonomous AI cyberattacks and mitigate damage from these attacks if and when they occur?

How can Congress best support the Office of the National Cyber Director in countering this emerging threat?

We appreciate your consideration of this issue, and continued work to ensure that the government and people of the United States are protected from cyberattacks.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-asks-granite-staters-to-share-their-experiences-at-methadone-clinics-in-new-hampshire-community-survey,Senator Hassan Asks Granite Staters to Share Their Experiences at Methadone Clinics in New Hampshire Community Survey,2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,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), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, today launched a community survey to learn more about the experiences that Granite Staters have had with methadone clinics in New Hampshire. The survey asks Granite Staters who have received treatment at a methadone clinic or have worked at one to anonymously share their experiences. The confidential responses will inform Senator Hassan’s work to expand access to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder.

“As the fentanyl crisis continues to devastate families and communities across New Hampshire, people need to be able to get the life-saving addiction treatment that is right for them,” said Senator Hassan. “If you or a loved one have received treatment from or worked at a methadone clinic, I would love to hear from you. By completing the survey, you can convey your experiences and support our work to connect Granite Staters to the treatment that they need.”

This survey is part of Senator Hassan’s overall efforts to expand access to medication-assisted treatment, which includes methadone and buprenorphine. Medication-assisted treatment is considered the gold standard for opioid addiction treatment, as it helps people recover and significantly decreases the likelihood of relapse.

Click here or on the banner at the top of Hassan.Senate.Gov to take the New Hampshire community survey on methadone clinics.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-shaheen-applaud-release-of-delayed-home-heating-assistance-funding-following-their-advocacy,"Senators Hassan, Shaheen Applaud Release of Delayed Home Heating Assistance Funding Following Their Advocacy",2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,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 Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded the release of delayed Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding, which more than 57,000 Granite Staters rely on to help pay their home heating bills. The announcement comes after Shaheen and Hassan joined a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for LIHEAP swiftly and at the highest level possible last month.

“Especially as energy costs continue to rise, LIHEAP is a lifeline for New Hampshire families trying to stay warm during the cold of winter. I’m glad that, working with a bipartisan group of my colleagues, we were able to push the Administration to release LIHEAP funding and deliver relief for families,” said Senator Hassan. “Helping keep families warm during a cold New Hampshire winter shouldn’t be a partisan issue; looking after our neighbors is just what we do as Granite Staters.”

“As winter sets in across New Hampshire, the cost of basic necessities, from groceries to child care to energy, remains too high for too many Granite Staters,” said Senator Shaheen. “For families grappling with high prices, the LIHEAP program is a lifeline that means they won’t have to choose between keeping warm or putting food on the table. I called on the Trump Administration to release funding I helped secure for the program quickly and at the highest levels possible to ensure that Granite Staters can stay safe and warm in their homes. I'm glad to see that this funding is now on its way to New Hampshire.”

Nationwide, an estimated 6 million households received assistance with heating and cooling costs through LIHEAP over the last year. According to a new forecast from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, home heating costs are estimated to rise nearly 8 percent over last winter on average, with costs for heating with electricity forecasted to increase even higher – to 10 percent above last year.

States and tribes typically receive their LIHEAP allocations from HHS by early November. In New Hampshire, eligibility is set at 60% of the state median income, which is $62,252 for a two-person household or $91,548 for a family of four. Granite Staters can apply for fuel assistance through their Community Action Agency at www.CAPNH.org.

The Trump Administration previously proposed eliminating LIHEAP in its fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget plan, but Shaheen supported successful bipartisan pushback to save and fund the program as a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee’s Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY26 would provide a $20 million increase for LIHEAP to $4.045 billion, while the House Appropriations Committee recommended a $10 million increase.

Shaheen has championed work to secure federal investments in clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives to lower energy costs across New Hampshire. In April, Shaheen condemned efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate staff responsible for administering the LIHEAP program. Shaheen was a key supporter of the Inflation Reduction Act and a lead negotiator of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation that made landmark investments in energy efficiency. In the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Shaheen pushed for increased LIHEAP funding for Granite State families, contributing to the highest total of LIHEAP funding ever received in a 12-month period in New Hampshire history.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/signed-into-law-major-bipartisan-bill-to-address-fentanyl-crisis-led-by-senator-hassan,SIGNED INTO LAW: Major Bipartisan Bill to Address Fentanyl Crisis Led by Senator Hassan,2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Following U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan’s advocacy, the bipartisan SUPPORT Act was signed into law by President Trump, expanding the federal response to the fentanyl crisis and allowing more training, equipment, and resources to flow to first responders as they support Americans battling addiction. Senator Hassan spearheaded passage of the legislation in the Senate, taking to the Senate floor and securing unanimous support.

“The SUPPORT Act is the foundation of our federal response to the devastating fentanyl crisis which continues to rip through communities in New Hampshire and across the country,” said Senator Hassan. “Now that this bipartisan legislation has become law, our first responders will have more equipment, our health care workers will have more resources, and Granite Staters who are struggling with addiction will know that more help is on the way. There is still work to be done to put an end to the opioid epidemic, and I will continue to work with my colleagues from both political parties to help put an end to this deadly scourge.”

Senator Hassan and her colleagues first passed the SUPPORT Act into law in 2018, with the legislation representing the foundation of the federal response to the fentanyl crisis, providing landmark investment in addiction prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts. The renewal and expansion of this legislation includes:

Increased training and resources for first responders and other essential community members on how to use life-saving overdose reversal drugs, like naloxone, and how to connect people to treatment

Significant funding for training and recruitment for health care workers who want to work in mental health, addiction medicine, and related fields, including measures to expand student loan repayment for health care workers who focus on addiction medicine and recovery in underserved areas

Funding to provide residential treatment for pregnant and postpartum women who need addiction treatment

Expansion of access to fentanyl and xylazine test strips, a critical tool to help lower overdose deaths

Funding for community organizations that help people stay in recovery over the long term, as well as those that help connect people in recovery to jobs

Read coverage highlights HERE from WMUR on how Sen. Hassan spearheaded this landmark legislation and took to the Senate floor in September to garner the unanimous support of her Senate colleagues for it to head to the President’s desk.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/new-hampshire-congressional-delegation-applauds-28-million-from-the-bipartisan-infrastructure-law-to-support-clean-drinking-water,New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Applauds $28 Million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to Support Clean Drinking Water,2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,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), a lead negotiator of the water provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), applauded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement of $28,650,000 in new funding for New Hampshire to identify and remove lead pipes. The funding comes from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which was negotiated by Senators Shaheen and Hassan, and which the full New Hampshire Congressional delegation supported.

“Granite State families should be able to trust that the water coming out of their tap is lead-free and safe to drink,” said Senator Shaheen. “With new funding from a Bipartisan Infrastructure Law program that I helped negotiate, more communities will be able to upgrade aging water infrastructure and remove toxic lead pipes from water systems.”

“Every Granite Stater should have reliable access to clean and safe drinking water,” said Senator Maggie Hassan. “This new $28 million in federal funding will help communities across our state identify and remove aging lead pipes that put families at risk. When I helped negotiate and pass the bipartisan infrastructure law, investments like this were a top priority, and I will keep working to deliver resources to protect public health and support our economy.”

“Removing lead pipes is essential to ensure New Hampshire families and children have safe, clean drinking water,” said Congressman Chris Pappas. “I fought to pass the bipartisan infrastructure law to deliver federal resources to New Hampshire, and I’m pleased these funds will help communities modernize water infrastructure and protect the health and well-being of Granite Staters.”

“Every Granite Stater needs reliable access to clean water,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “This federal investment will make life better for hardworking people across New Hampshire, and I’ll never stop fighting to deliver every penny promised to our state.”

The New Hampshire Congressional delegation has championed work to ensure every Granite Stater has access to clean, safe drinking water no matter where they live. As a lead negotiator of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Shaheen spearheaded the water infrastructure provisions with Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT), securing record funding to upgrade drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, address PFAS contamination and replace lead pipes. Including the $28.65 million announced this week, New Hampshire has received more than $363 million for water infrastructure from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law since its enactment in 2021.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-hassan-applaud-release-of-delayed-home-heating-assistance-funding-following-their-advocacy,"Shaheen, Hassan Applaud Release of Delayed Home Heating Assistance Funding Following Their Advocacy",2025-12-02,2025,2025-12,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 Maggie Hassan (D-NH) applauded the release of delayed Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding, which more than 57,000 Granite Staters rely on to help pay their home heating bills. The announcement comes after Shaheen and Hassan joined a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for LIHEAP swiftly and at the highest level possible last month.

“As winter sets in across New Hampshire, the cost of basic necessities, from groceries to child care to energy, remains too high for too many Granite Staters,” said Senator Shaheen. “For families grappling with high prices, the LIHEAP program is a lifeline that means they won’t have to choose between keeping warm or putting food on the table. I called on the Trump Administration to release funding I helped secure for the program quickly and at the highest levels possible to ensure that Granite Staters can stay safe and warm in their homes. I'm glad to see that this funding is now on its way to New Hampshire.”

“Especially as energy costs continue to rise, LIHEAP is a lifeline for New Hampshire families trying to stay warm during the cold of winter. I’m glad that, working with a bipartisan group of my colleagues, we were able to push the Administration to release LIHEAP funding and deliver relief for families,” said Senator Hassan. “Helping keep families warm during a cold New Hampshire winter shouldn’t be a partisan issue; looking after our neighbors is just what we do as Granite Staters.”

Nationwide, an estimated 6 million households received assistance with heating and cooling costs through LIHEAP over the last year. According to a new forecast from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, home heating costs are estimated to rise nearly 8 percent over last winter on average, with costs for heating with electricity forecasted to increase even higher – to 10 percent above last year.

States and tribes typically receive their LIHEAP allocations from HHS by early November. In New Hampshire, eligibility is set at 60% of the state median income, which is $62,252 for a two-person household or $91,548 for a family of four. Granite Staters can apply for fuel assistance through their Community Action Agency at www.CAPNH.org.

The Trump Administration previously proposed eliminating LIHEAP in its fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget plan, but Shaheen supported successful bipartisan pushback to save and fund the program as a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee’s Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY26 would provide a $20 million increase for LIHEAP to $4.045 billion, while the House Appropriations Committee recommended a $10 million increase.

Shaheen has championed work to secure federal investments in clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives to lower energy costs across New Hampshire. In April, Shaheen condemned efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate staff responsible for administering the LIHEAP program. Shaheen was a key supporter of the Inflation Reduction Act and a lead negotiator of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation that made landmark investments in energy efficiency. In the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Shaheen pushed for increased LIHEAP funding for Granite State families, contributing to the highest total of LIHEAP funding ever received in a 12-month period in New Hampshire history.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-introduces-bipartisan-bill-to-reauthorize-critical-state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-program,Senator Hassan Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Critical State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program,2025-12-01,2025,2025-12,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) and John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bipartisan bill to reauthorize the state and local cybersecurity grant program, which Senator Hassan helped to create in 2021, that has provided $1 billion over four years to help state, local, and tribal governments prevent cyberattacks. The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act would ensure that recipients can continue building on the important cybersecurity work already underway with these resources.

“State and local governments continue to face evolving cyber threats that put essential services like school systems, utilities, and emergency services at risk,” said Senator Hassan. “The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program has given states and localities critical resources to strengthen their cyber defenses, and this bipartisan legislation will ensure that this important work can continue. I will continue to work across the aisle to make sure that governments and organizations at all levels have the tools that they need to protect their systems and the people who rely on them.”

“As the digital threat landscape continues to evolve and grow more perilous, it’s imperative that Texans are able to defend against harmful attacks online,” said Senator Cornyn. “I am proud to have created this program, which has provided nearly $40 million in resources for Texas, and this legislation will continue to ensure communities across the Lone Star State are equipped with the tools necessary to maintain vigilance and improve cybersecurity.”

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided $1 billion to help state, local, and tribal governments prioritize cybersecurity investments and protect the critical systems and services that citizens rely on. The reauthorization would allow this successful program to continue supporting these critical investments.

Senator Hassan has prioritized efforts to address state and local cybersecurity threats as a member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) and the bipartisan Senate Cybersecurity Caucus. Senator Hassan helped pass into law a program to create a Cybersecurity Coordinator position in each state, who is responsible for helping to prevent and respond to cybersecurity threats by working with federal, state, and local governments, as well as schools, hospitals, and other entities. Senator Hassan has met on numerous occasions with New Hampshire’s Cybersecurity Coordinator, law enforcement, school administrators, and other officials to discuss the need to strengthen cybersecurity for K-12 schools.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-wall-street-journal-profiles-senator-shaheens-work-to-extend-aca-tax-credits-for-millions-of-americans,ICYMI: Wall Street Journal Profiles Senator Shaheen’s Work to Extend ACA Tax Credits for Millions of Americans,2025-12-01,2025,2025-12,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: The Wall Street Journal profiled U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, on her work to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that millions of Americans rely on to afford their health insurance. Shaheen has led efforts to expand and extend the premium tax credits since 2019, highlighting that if Congress fails to act before the end of the year, 24 million Americans’ premiums will skyrocket and four million people could lose their health insurance entirely.

Read the full Wall Street Journal profile of Senator Shaheen HERE.

Highlights from the article:

“Now, a core group of lawmakers—from both parties and both chambers of Congress—that includes Shaheen is in discussions about devising a short-term extension of expiring ACA subsidies, paired with changes to tighten eligibility sought by some Republicans, and hoping the package gets a shot on the floor.”

“’It’s in everyone’s interest to get this done,’ Shaheen said Tuesday on Fox News, where she warned that it would be ‘shortsighted’ of Republicans to fail to act. Shaheen spoke on the network Trump is known to watch before making the same point later on CNN, which has a Democratic-leaning audience.”

“Democrats passed the ACA in 2010 and first expanded the subsidies in 2021 to people at every income level during the Covid-19 pandemic, with no Republican support either time. But with many voters in red states set to see the premiums they pay increase sharply if enhanced subsidies expire next year—a number of Republican lawmakers are eager to find some sort of extension to fend off voter anger in the midterms.”

“Shaheen said she isn’t holding any grudges against colleagues. ‘We need to put the shutdown behind us; end the circular firing squad,’ she told CBS.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T20:09:11Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-the-students-and-teachers-at-dublin-consolidated-school-as-novembers-granite-staters-of-the-month,Senator Hassan Recognizes the Students and Teachers at Dublin Consolidated School as November’s Granite Staters of the Month,2025-11-30,2025,2025-11,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 the students and teachers at Dublin Consolidated School as November’s Granite Staters of the Month. Dublin Consolidated School honored local veterans by inviting them to a special assembly on Veterans Day and by raising money for the ‘Wounded Warrior Project’.

Dublin Consolidated School, which serves children in kindergarten through fifth grade, invited local veterans to a special assembly to honor Veterans Day. The teachers and student body were unsure how many veterans would participate, but on assembly day, almost 20 veterans arrived for the celebrations. At the event, veterans were honored with songs and readings, and the students thanked the veterans for their service. While this is the first Veterans Day assembly hosted by the school, they are determined to ensure that it won’t be the last.

The teachers organized this event as a way for students to learn about military service and the important contributions of veterans to our country. In the weeks leading up to the assembly the students learned about the ‘Wounded Warrior Project’ – an organization which provides support for wounded, ill, and injured veterans, along with service members and families. Together, the students and teachers brainstormed ways to raise money for the organization, and held a coin drive which raised more than $900 in total, an amount matched by USAA Bank.

The special Veterans Day celebration hosted by the students and teachers at Dublin Consolidated School is a true example of the Granite State spirit of showing gratitude and respect for our veterans and that is why Senator Hassan is proud to name them November’s Granite Staters of the Month.

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 the students and teachers at Dublin Consolidated School as November’s Granite Staters of the Month for their efforts to honor local veterans, including by inviting them to a special assembly and by raising money for the Wounded Warrior Project.

At the beginning of this school year, the students at Dublin Consolidated School – which serves children in kindergarten through fifth grade – invited local veterans to a special Veterans Day assembly. While the students and teachers were not sure how many veterans would participate, on Veterans’ Day, the students honored almost 20 veterans with songs and readings, and after the assembly the students thanked the veterans for their service. This special assembly was the first Veterans Day event that the school has hosted, but they have resolved that it won’t be the last.

The teachers at Dublin Consolidated School helped organize the event as a way for students to learn about military service and the contributions of veterans to our country’s history. They also helped students learn about the Wounded Warrior Project and the support that it provides for wounded, ill, and injured veterans, service members, and families, and brainstormed ways to raise money for the organization. Through a coin drive held in the weeks leading up to the assembly, the students raised more than $900, an amount matched by USAA bank, to help those who kept our country safe, secure, and free.

The special Veterans Day celebration hosted by the students and teachers at Dublin Consolidated School is an example of the Granite State spirit of showing gratitude and respect for our veterans. Their work to honor local veterans is why I am proud to name them November’s Granite Staters of the Month.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/ahead-of-small-business-saturday-shaheen-visits-granite-state-small-businesses-in-contoocook,"Ahead of Small Business Saturday, Shaheen Visits Granite State Small Businesses in Contoocook",2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Contoocook, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee and a former Chair of the Committee, joined U.S. Small Business Administration New Hampshire District Director Amy Bassett and former New Hampshire Governor John Lynch for a walking tour of downtown small businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday on November 29th. The group made stops at Gould Hill Farm & Contoocook Cider Co., Witching Hour Coffee & Provisions, Indigo Blues and Der Markt at Marklin. Photos from today’s small business walk can be found HERE.

“It was great to be in downtown Contoocook visiting a number of small businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday and to highlight the role Main Street plays in our communities by creating jobs, supporting the economy and enriching our neighborhoods,” said Senator Shaheen. “I continue to hear from small businesses that the President’s policies are making it harder instead of easier to make ends meet. I’m going to keep pushing back in Washington - whether it’s by advocating for an extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that disproportionately benefit small businesses and their employees or by calling out the harms of the administration’s tariffs taxes that make basic necessities more expensive for business owners and everyday customers alike.”

As the former Chair of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, Shaheen has championed efforts to support New Hampshire’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. That includes helping lead efforts in Congress to mitigate the harmful impacts of President Trump's tariffs on Main Street. In recent months, Shaheen has traveled across the Granite State to discuss the impact of tariffs on New Hampshire’s tourism industry and to visit businesses impacted by President Trump’s trade war including Brothers’ Cortado, Brueckner Group USA, Colby Footwear, Chatila’s Bakery, C&J, DCI Furniture, Mount Cabot Maple, American Calan Inc. and NH Ball Bearings. Earlier in the year, Shaheen helped introduce bipartisan legislation, Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments (CANADA) Act, that would exempt United States-owned small businesses from the sweeping tariffs imposed on Canadian products.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-on-fox-and-friends-and-cnn-news-central-this-morning-shaheen-presses-president-trump-and-congressional-republicans-to-address-looming-premium-hike-extend-aca-tax-credits,"ICYMI: On Fox & Friends and CNN News Central This Morning, Shaheen Presses President Trump and Congressional Republicans to Address Looming Premium Hike, Extend ACA Tax Credits",2025-11-25,2025,2025-11,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: On Fox News’ Fox & Friends and CNN News Central this morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, pressed Congressional Republicans and President Trump to work with Democrats to prevent health care costs from skyrocketing imminently by extending the ACA credits that have helped millions of Americans afford health care. Yesterday, Shaheen released a statement on reports that the White House was preparing to unveil a health care framework that included a temporary extension of the enhanced premium tax credits.

On Fox & Friends, Shaheen said: “I appreciate the fact that the President said he’s willing to come to the table, I think Democrats are ready to join in any negotiations and our Republican colleagues have indicated that they think we can come up with a compromise. But it’s in everyone’s interest to get this done because we know that 76% of people who receive those premium tax credits are in states that Donald Trump won when he won the election last year, 57% of them are in Republican Congressional districts – so there’s a real incentive to get this done. And if Republicans don’t come to the table, the American people are gonna make them pay at the polls next year.”

On CNN News Central, Shaheen said: “I think Democrats are willing to come to the table. I understood that a number of our Republican colleagues also wanted to get this done. It’s in their interest – they understand that this is an issue not just for blue but for red, and that people don’t care what party you’re in. If they can’t afford their health insurance, that means they can’t get the health care they need.”

Click HERE to watch the full Fox News interview. Click HERE to watch the full CNN interview.

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. Through negotiations to reopen the government, Shaheen secured a guaranteed vote by mid-December on legislation to address skyrocketing health care costs. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that lower health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/scams-alert-ahead-of-black-friday-and-cyber-monday-senator-hassan-warns-consumers-about-holiday-shopping-scams,"SCAMS ALERT: Ahead of Black Friday & Cyber Monday, Senator Hassan Warns Consumers About Holiday Shopping Scams",2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Click Here to See Senator Hassan's New Scam Alert, and Click Here to Take Her Survey on Scams

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, released an alert warning consumers about Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams. The report details the heightened risk of scams that consumers face during the holiday shopping season – last year, phishing emails mimicking major U.S. retail brands like Walmart and Target surged by more than 2,000 percent during the holiday season. The report also provides tips for consumers to protect themselves from common online shopping scams. People can also click here to take Senator Hassan's survey on scams that she launched earlier this year.

“If your inbox is anything like mine, each holiday season brings an ever-growing flood of emails promising huge discounts and exclusive deals,” said Senator Hassan. “While some of those deals may be legitimate, many are sent by scammers trying to steal the money that you’ve saved up to buy gifts for loved ones. I encourage people to follow the guidance in this report, share it with your friends and family, and ensure that your holiday spending doesn’t end up swept away in the flood of Black Friday fraud.”

The report is part of Senator Hassan’s ongoing comprehensive effort to combat scams. In recent months, Senator Hassan opened investigations into SpaceX and Match Group, pushing the companies to take steps to curtail the use of their tools or platforms by scammers.

Read the Senator’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday scams alert here, or see key tips from the alert below:

Tips for Combating Common Online Shopping Scams

Be skeptical of deeply discounted items. If a deal seems too good to be true, it often is.

Look out for suspicious emails, phone calls, and texts, including messages from unknown numbers or from email addresses that do not match official company websites.

Be wary of emails that demand urgent action, such as resetting your password, resolving an issue with a package delivery, or claiming a bargain or giveaway that is about to expire – as scammers frequently try to rush their targets into providing sensitive information or making a fraudulent payment.

Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from emails, texts, and social media, which can direct you to a fraudulent website or install malware on your device.

Instead, to address concerns with your account or verify a discount from a company you trust, go directly to the vendor’s website. Do not use contact information listed in an email, text, or ad, which can steer you to a scammer.

Research unfamiliar sellers on sites like BBB.org, where you can check customer reviews and complaints.

Before making a purchase, look for signs of a fraudulent website, including misspellings, extra words, or unusual domains in the website’s URL with extra characters or different spellings of popular brand names, for example.

Ensure that any website where you are entering your payment information has “https” in its URL, which indicates that the site has a protected network connection.

Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication on your accounts, as this can make it harder for bad actors to access them.

Monitor your bank account and credit card statements for suspicious transactions.

Be wary of sellers who ask you to pay with a money transfer, cryptocurrency, or pre-paid gift cards. These irreversible, difficult to trace payment methods are a favorite of scammers.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-reports-of-white-house-health-care-proposal,Shaheen Statement on Reports of White House Health Care Proposal,2025-11-24,2025,2025-11,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), the original author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, released the following statement on reports of a White House health care framework:

“As I have said time and again, it is critical that the enhanced premium tax credits – which I’ve championed for nearly five years – are extended to ensure Americans can afford their health care. I'm glad the President is reportedly considering a serious proposal to begin negotiations to prevent health insurance premiums from soaring for tens of millions of Americans in a matter of weeks.

“I’ve had constructive conversations with many of my Republican colleagues who I believe want to get this done. They understand that the vast majority of people who benefit from these tax credits live in states the President won, and that the President’s own pollsters have underscored the enormous political urgency of Republicans acting.

“If the reports are true and the President is considering coming to the table in good faith, I believe we can find a path forward that can earn broad bipartisan support in Congress.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-statement-on-president-trumps-health-care-announcement,Senator Hassan Statement on President Trump’s Health Care Announcement,2025-11-23,2025,2025-11,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 ahead of President Trump’s reported plan to announce on Monday a framework to extend the expiring tax cuts for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA):

“We are just weeks away from a massive surge in health insurance premiums that will hit millions of Americans. As I have said for weeks, the best way to keep people from losing their health insurance will be for leaders from both parties to come together and extend the expiring tax cuts that help people who buy insurance through healthcare.gov afford their premiums. This should have happened earlier, but President Trump and Congressional Republicans are now coming to the table.

“We need to learn more about what exactly the President is putting forward, and we must ensure that any proposal rejects the idea of repealing the Affordable Care Act and its protections, such as coverage for pre-existing conditions. While I have significant concerns about some of the ideas reportedly in the President’s proposal, it nonetheless represents a starting point for serious negotiations.

“The fact that President Trump is putting forward any offer at all to extend the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits shows that there is a broad understanding that inaction in this regard will cause serious harm to the American people. The Senate will vote on this issue next month and neither the President nor Congress should let pass the opportunity to prevent a health care calamity. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to work in good faith to reach a deal and deliver relief to the American people.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/icymi-to-mark-national-rural-health-day-senators-hassan-barrasso-cortez-masto-and-blackburn-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-support-rural-hospitals,"ICYMI: To Mark National Rural Health Day, Senators Hassan, Barrasso, Cortez Masto, and Blackburn Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Rural Hospitals",2025-11-21,2025,2025-11,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), John Barrasso (R-WY), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) reintroduced the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act, which provides rural hospitals with critical funding to support training, technical support, and equipment to better serve patients. This legislation comes at a time when health facilities across the country – including in rural areas – face major challenges in keeping their doors open. The reintroduction of this legislation coincided with yesterday’s National Rural Health Day when the country recognizes the work of rural health professionals.

“At a time when strains on the health care system put at risk the ability of rural health care providers to keep their doors open, it is crucial that we provide hospitals and doctors in rural communities with the support that they need,” said Senator Hassan. “Reauthorizing and modernizing the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program is a commonsense way to ensure that New Hampshire’s rural hospitals have access to the support, training, and equipment that they need to give Granite Staters the best possible care.”

“Wyoming’s frontier and rural hospitals know better than anyone what their patients and communities need,” said Senator Barrasso. “The Rural Flex program gives them the tools and flexibility to keep their doors open and continue delivering high-quality care. Hospitals rely on this program to strengthen their workforce, update critical technology, and improve patient outcomes. Our legislation will ensure they are free from one-size-fits-all Washington mandates that simply don’t work in rural America.”

“The Rural Hospital Flex program has long helped Nevada’s rural hospitals serve the needs of their communities,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “This commonsense, bipartisan bill will allow health care facilities across the Silver State to keep their doors open and ensure that Nevadans in all 17 counties have access to the high-quality, affordable health care they need.”

“For over 25 years, the FLEX program has been instrumental in supporting rural hospitals and healthcare providers, ensuring access to quality care for millions of Americans,” said Senator Blackburn. “The Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility Program Reauthorization Act would build on this legacy by modernizing the program to support quality improvement, behavioral health services, telehealth, and innovative care models. This reauthorization reflects our commitment to ensuring that rural hospitals and clinics can continue to serve as lifelines for their communities, providing high-quality, sustainable care well into the future.”

“The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) applauds Senators Hassan, Barrasso, Cortez Masto, and Blackburn for leading the reintroduction of the Rural Hospital Flexibility Act. NRHA is proud to support this legislation that continues to improve healthcare for rural communities and keep rural hospitals open. This bill will reauthorize the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (Flex) Program, which functions as a lifeline for rural America. Flex plays an integral role in helping Critical Access Hospitals improve their financial status and focus on enhancing quality of care, which supports rural communities’ access to excellent, sustainable healthcare,” said Alan Morgan, CEO, National Rural Health Association.

“The National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) applauds Senator Hassan and her Senate colleagues for introducing this strong bipartisan bill. This bill seeks to provide stability to the FLEX grant program which provides states with funding needed to support Critical Access Hospitals in New Hampshire and all 50 states,” said Tammy Norville, CEO of the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health.

The legislation permanently reauthorizes the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility program, which supports Critical Access Hospitals – small, rural hospitals that have fewer than 25 beds and are located either more than 35 miles from the nearest hospital or more than 15 miles in areas with mountainous terrain or only secondary roads. New Hampshire has 13 Critical Access Hospitals located throughout the state.

This bipartisan bill is part of Senator Hassan’s continued efforts to support rural health care. Senator Hassan leads bipartisan legislation to support rural health care facilities in providing urgent obstetric care. Earlier this year she also introduced the Keep Obstetrics Local Act (KOLA), to address the rising trend of labor and delivery unit closures in rural and underserved areas.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-leads-nh-delegation-in-pushing-va-to-release-action-plan-on-establishing-full-service-va-facility-in-new-hampshire,Senator Hassan Leads NH Delegation in Pushing VA to Release Action Plan on Establishing Full-Service VA Facility in New Hampshire,2025-11-21,2025,2025-11,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 member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee (SVAC), and Senator Jeanne Shaheen along with U.S. Representative Chris Pappas, member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee (HVAC), and Representative Maggie Goodlander pushed U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins to publicly share the Department’s action plan to establish a full-service VA facility in New Hampshire. This new letter to Secretary Collins comes after New Hampshire’s congressional delegation met with the Secretary at Manchester VA Medical Center in August for a briefing with Medical Center leaders and continued their advocacy to bring a full-service VA facility to the state.

“We owe veterans a debt of gratitude that can never be fully repaid for their sacrifices to keep our nation safe, secure, and free,” said Senator Hassan. “This action plan is a much-needed step in establishing a full-service VA facility in New Hampshire, and sharing it publicly will allow Granite State veterans and their families to provide input on the next steps. I will continue to work across the aisle to ensure that veterans have access to the high-quality health care that they need, including by establishing a full-service VA facility in New Hampshire.”

“The freedoms and rights we all enjoy were paid for with the sacrifices of the men and women who have served in the military—the least we can do is ensure veterans can access first rate health care no matter where they live,” said Senator Shaheen. “It’s long past time New Hampshire’s veterans had a full-service VA facility - making the plans publicly available would be a critical step towards expanding services for Granite Staters.”

“New Hampshire’s lack of a full-service VA hospital means our veterans may not have access to, or may need to travel long distances for, essential care. As we work to ensure that we can meet the needs of all New Hampshire veterans, VA should publicly release their action plan so that all those who are directly impacted can make their voices heard,” said Congressman Pappas. “We must continue to build on the progress we’ve made to finally deliver a full-service hospital to New Hampshire veterans.”

“Every American should get the healthcare they need when they need it and where they need it. New Hampshire’s brave veterans face far too many barriers to care and have waited far too long for a full-service VA hospital in our state,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a member of the House Armed Services Committee. “Releasing this action plan is a critical step in getting this done and delivering for our veterans.”

Senator Hassan has repeatedly pushed the VA on the need for a full-service VA hospital in New Hampshire and spoken out against efforts to weaken the VA. Senator Hassan has also led on bipartisan legislation to improve the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) health care scheduling process so that veterans can easily schedule multiple visits at once through one phone call or online.

As a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen has worked tirelessly to make health care more accessible for New Hampshire veterans and has long worked to secure federal funding for VA health care sites throughout New Hampshire. The first piece of legislation she introduced in Congress was the Veterans Health Equity Act in 2009, which would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that every state has a full-service veterans’ hospital or that comparable services are provided by contracting with in-state hospitals.

Pappas led the New Hampshire delegation in introducing legislation to require VA to operate at least one full-service VA hospital in New Hampshire and calling on VA Secretary Doug Collins to seriously and fully follow through on the feasibility study and action plan. In May, Pappas secured a commitment from Secretary Collins at a House Veterans’ Affairs Committee hearing to engage with New Hampshire veterans and stakeholders as the Department conducts the study and develops its action plan. Pappas co-leads the House companion bill to Senator Hassan’s Improving Veteran Access to Care Act.

Goodlander, a member of the For Country Caucus and House Armed Services Committee who served for more than a decade in the United States Navy Reserve, has been a vocal champion for bringing a full-service VA hospital to New Hampshire, including by co-sponsoring legislation and an amendment that passed the House and advocating directly before the House Appropriations Committee and on the House Floor for this effort.

See the full letter that Senators Hassan and Shaheen and Congressmembers Pappas and Goodlander sent to Secretary Collins below and HERE.

Dear Secretary Collins,

We write today to request that you make publicly available the action plan to develop a full-service medical center in New Hampshire that you were required to submit to President Trump by November 5, 2025. Making this plan publicly available will ensure that the people of New Hampshire, particularly Granite State veterans, can review and comment on your proposal. Getting input on this plan from Granite Staters is vital to ensuring that the establishment of a full-service Veterans Affairs hospital in New Hampshire will best support the needs of Granite State veterans.

On May 9, President Trump issued Executive Order 14296, titled “Keeping Promises to Veterans and Establishing a National Center for Warrior Independence.” Section 5(b) of this order, which dealt with veterans’ health care, required that, within 180 days, you submit to the President “an action plan to expand services to support a full-service medical center in New Hampshire so that it is no longer the only State in the contiguous United States without such a center.” We agree with the President that New Hampshire veterans deserve expeditious access to a full-service VA hospital within the Granite State. We also know that the best way to ensure that Granite State veterans’ needs are being met is to hear from Granite State veterans. To that end, we request that you publish your action plan in an easily accessible public forum no later than December 1, 2025, and that you provide a meaningful mechanism for Granite Staters to express their thoughts and comments on the action plan.

We look forward to continuing to work together with you to support Granite State veterans.

Thank you for your consideration of this matter.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-grassley-reintroduce-legislation-targeting-illicit-drug-knockoffs,"Senators Hassan, Grassley Reintroduce Legislation Targeting Illicit Drug Knockoffs",2025-11-21,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) today reintroduced the Stop Importation and Manufacturing of Synthetic Analogues (SIMSA) Act. The bipartisan bill would crack down on deadly drugs that are substantially similar to controlled substances but carefully engineered to slip into the U.S. undetected.

“America’s scheduling system is inefficient and outdated, and our law enforcement officers are struggling to keep pace with emerging drug threats,” Grassley said. “The SIMSA Act would provide much-needed adaptability to get ahead of bad actors and their deadly knockoffs.”

“Communities across New Hampshire have been devastated by fentanyl and other deadly drugs. Fentanyl analogues pose just as severe a threat as fentanyl itself, and criminals have deliberately engineered these drugs to circumvent our laws and evade bans,” Hassan said. “Our bipartisan legislation will provide law enforcement with the necessary tools to crack down on the criminals flooding our streets with these drug analogues. I urge my colleagues to support this effort to protect our communities and save lives, and I will keep working to combat the fentanyl crisis.”

The SIMSA Act would create a new schedule of drug – Schedule A. Substances could be classified as Schedule A if (1) their chemical structure is substantially similar to a controlled substance and (2) they are expected to have the same or greater effect on the human body. The bill would subject individuals who manufacture, export and import these knockoffs to criminal penalties, but includes provisions to ensure legitimate research can continue.

Read the bill text HERE.

Background:

U.S. law prohibits the unauthorized use of certain controlled substances. However, illicit drug makers and importers circumvent those laws by altering single atoms in controlled substances, creating tweaked drugs that are not yet outlawed, but have similar effects on users. Currently, uncontrolled substances must undergo a time-consuming analysis before the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) can permanently schedule them.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-shaheen-secures-3-million-for-new-program-to-help-communities-save-money-on-energy-costs,ICYMI: Shaheen Secures $3 Million for New Program to Help Communities Save Money on Energy Costs,2025-11-21,2025,2025-11,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 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Subcommittee and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $3 million for a new Energy Circuit Rider pilot program in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Ag-FDA Appropriations bill that was signed into law by President Trump. The program is designed to help boost clean energy and energy efficiency investments in rural Granite State communities. The pilot is modeled after a successful program in New Hampshire run by Clean Energy NH, a nonprofit based in Concord.

“With electricity prices on the rise it’s critical that small and rural communities have the tools they need to take on clean energy and energy efficiency projects that lower costs,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m proud that my commonsense energy circuit riders pilot was included in the government funding bills that were signed into law. This pilot will bring a successful model run by Concord’s Clean Energy NH to the national scale and will help level the playing field for rural communities so that they can get the technical expertise they need to leverage funding opportunities and make energy improvements.”

The pilot program is based on Shaheen’s Energy Circuit Riders Act, which would establish a new grant within the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development to help eligible entities hire local, on-the-ground experts that travel to rural communities and provide technical assistance on projects that help spur economic development and reduce energy costs that help ease rural property tax rates.

Shaheen has championed work to secure federal investments in clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives to lower energy costs across New Hampshire. In April, Shaheen condemned efforts by the Trump Administration to eliminate staff responsible for administering the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). Shaheen was a key supporter of the Inflation Reduction Act and a lead negotiator of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which provided an approximately $6 billion investment in energy efficiency, including funding for residential, municipal, industrial and federal entities to implement efficiency upgrades based upon her longstanding bipartisan legislation with former U.S. Senator Rob Portman.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/11/20/2025/shaheen-collins-applaud-passage-of-senate-resolution-recognizing-american-diabetes-month,"Shaheen, Collins Applaud Passage of Senate Resolution Recognizing American Diabetes Month",2025-11-20,2025,2025-11,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), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution recognizing November as American Diabetes Month. The resolution supports the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including raising public awareness of prevention and treatment options and enhancing education of the risks of developing diabetes. It also recognizes the importance of decreasing the incidences of type 1, type 2 and gestational diabetes through research, treatment and prevention.

“Every November, my Diabetes Caucus co-chair and I work to raise awareness around what is a pervasive, chronic disease that 38 million Americans—including my granddaughter—live with every day,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m glad the Senate came together to once again unanimously pass our resolution recognizing American Diabetes Month, but there is so much more we need to be doing in this chamber to draw attention to the barriers that patients face to receiving care, to increase access to diabetes treatment options and to fund research that will get us closer to finding a cure.""

“During American Diabetes Month, we recognize the 38 million Americans living with diabetes, including more than 115,000 Mainers. For so many of these Americans, like those with Type 1 diabetes, there is no day off from this disease,” said Senator Collins. “This bipartisan resolution underscores our commitment to improving screening, lowering insulin costs, and supporting the research that is transforming the future of diabetes treatment. We have made real progress towards finding a cure, but there is more to do.”

The resolution can be read in full here.

Senator Shaheen has led efforts across the aisle to lower health care costs for Granite Staters and Americans. As co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, Shaheen and Collins have consistently pressed to hold insulin manufacturers, insurers and pharmacy benefit managers accountable for the skyrocketing cost of life-saving insulin. Their bipartisan Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act would comprehensively address the soaring cost of insulin, removing barriers to care and making it more accessible for millions more Americans. The Senators have also pushed for passage of their bicameral, bipartisan Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type 1 Diabetes Act, to improve early detection and screening for type 1 diabetes.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-the-senate-bill-to-end-unintentional-government-payments-to-deceased-americans,PASSED THE SENATE: Bill to End Unintentional Government Payments to Deceased Americans,2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,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 U.S. Senate unanimously passed bipartisan legislation cosponsored by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) that would save Americans’ hard-earned taxpayer dollars by curbing unintentional payments to individuals who have died.

“Our government has a responsibility to safeguard taxpayer dollars and root out waste, fraud, and abuse,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan bill takes an important step forward by updating existing safeguards so that the federal government can better prevent payments from being unintentionally sent to deceased individuals.”

The Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act would permanently amend the Social Security Act to allow the Social Security Administration to share the Death Master File – a record of deceased individuals – with the Treasury Department’s Do Not Pay system. Because long-standing privacy restrictions limit how the Social Security Administration can share this information, federal agencies often do not receive timely notice when a beneficiary has died, which can unintentionally lead to improper payments. The bill would also allow the Treasury’s Do Not Pay system to compare death information from the Social Security Administration with personal information from other federal entities and to share this information with any paying or administering agency that is authorized to use the Do Not Pay system.

This legislation is part of Senator Hassan’s ongoing efforts to save taxpayer dollars and cut waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. In April, in her role as Ranking Member of the Joint Economic Committee, Senator Hassan helped lead a hearing focused on ways to use artificial intelligence and data to improve government efficiency.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-in-new-survey-trump-pollster-finds-broad-support-for-extending-aca-premium-tax-credits-consequences-for-gop-majorities-if-congress-refuses-to-act,"ICYMI: In New Survey, Trump Pollster Finds Broad Support for Extending ACA Premium Tax Credits, Consequences for GOP Majorities if Congress Refuses to Act",2025-11-19,2025,2025-11,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: John McLaughlin—one of President Trump’s pollsters and advisors—released a new poll finding that Americans are overwhelmingly concerned about health care premiums skyrocketing if Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs) expire at the end of the year. The poll, conducted across 16 GOP-held battleground districts, underscores how health care affordability is top of mind for working Americans who are concerned about the cost-of-living crisis.

Key Findings:

“Nine in ten (91% to 8%) voters believe keeping healthcare affordable is important to lowering the overall cost of living for working American families. The belief is intense, with nearly threequarters (72%) ‘strongly’ agreeing.”

“Virtually three-quarters (73%) are concerned about their healthcare premiums increasing next year, including 47% who are ‘very’ concerned.”

“By a 50-point margin (70% to 20%), a broad majority supports the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.”

“Among Independents, who will be casting the deciding votes in the midterm elections, two-thirds (66%) support the healthcare tax credits, reaching 73% among Independent women.”

“The majority (57%) is more likely to vote for a candidate for Congress who votes to extend the healthcare tax credits.”

“The majority of swing voters are more likely to vote for the candidate, including 56% of Independents and 61% of ticket splitters.”

“Voting to extend the healthcare tax credits attracts Hispanic voters (66%), college educated women (70%), and married women (62%).”

“Conversely, the majority (53%) is less likely to vote for a candidate for Congress who allowed the healthcare tax credits to expire, resulting in higher insurance premiums.”

“The ACA Marketplace is open, and Americans who are already facing a cost-of-living crisis are seeing premium price hikes that are unaffordable,” said Senator Shaheen, author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. “These findings send a clear message: Working Americans are increasingly worried about the rising cost of health care and President Trump and Congressional Republicans will pay a price next year at the ballot box if they refuse to act.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. Through negotiations to reopen the government, Shaheen secured a guaranteed vote by mid-December on legislation to address skyrocketing health care costs. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that lower health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/new-hampshire-delegation-applauds-more-than-18-million-to-expand-states-broadband-infrastructure,New Hampshire Delegation Applauds More Than $18 Million to Expand State's Broadband Infrastructure,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announcement approving New Hampshire’s Final Proposals to deliver universal broadband access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This important step means that within 50 days New Hampshire will receive $18.6 million dollars in grant funding to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure. The announcement comes after the delegation called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to reverse changes to the BEAD program that have delayed the disbursement of funding for broadband expansion across New Hampshire.

“Having worked on the broadband provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I know how important internet connectivity is for small businesses to grow and compete, for students to learn and thrive and for those in remote areas to access health care,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m glad Commerce approved New Hampshire’s BEAD proposal so that we can take a great leap towards increasing access to broadband in every corner of the state.”

“Everyone deserves access to high-speed, reliable internet no matter where they live,” said Senator Hassan. “I worked with my colleagues to negotiate and pass the bipartisan infrastructure law to help expand access to reliable internet, and am glad to see our state one step closer to ensuring that everyone has access to broadband. I will continue to push for federal funding that supports Granite state families and small businesses and ensures that communities across our state, including in rural areas, can grow and thrive.”

“Under the bipartisan infrastructure law, Congress worked together to approve critical investments that are making our communities safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Access to high-speed internet is a necessity for every city and town, and it helps businesses compete, ensures students can learn, and allows patients to see a provider. This funding should never have been threatened or delayed, and I’m relieved that it will soon be delivered to New Hampshire,” said Congressman Pappas. “I will continue working to secure resources that modernize our infrastructure and improve Granite Staters’ quality of life.”

“Access to reliable, high-speed internet is not a luxury. It is a lifeline and economic driver for hardworking families, small businesses, farmers, and rural communities across our state,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “I look forward to seeing these federal dollars put to work quickly and effectively to deliver for New Hampshire.”

As a lead negotiator of the broadband provisions included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Senator Shaheen worked with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) to include authorization of the BEAD Program. The program provides funding to states to improve access to high-speed internet and ensure that Americans have access to the high-quality internet service they need for the 21st century economy. In total, Shaheen successfully secured $65 billion to support broadband affordability and deployment programs across the nation including nearly $200 million for New Hampshire.

Senator Hassan helped negotiate key provisions in the bipartisan infrastructure law on high-speed internet, passenger rail, coastal resiliency, and cybersecurity. The bill also incorporates elements of bipartisan legislation Senator Hassan authored to support rural broadband using private activity bonds to help pay for high-speed internet infrastructure in unserved locations, an approach that allows state and local governments to access and leverage new sources of capital and attract investment for broadband.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-shaheen-urge-trump-administration-to-swiftly-release-liheap-home-heating-aid-as-granite-staters-face-climbing-costs,"Senators Hassan, Shaheen Urge Trump Administration to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Home Heating Aid as Granite Staters Face Climbing Costs",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"***Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds help Americans keep the lights and heat on and afford rising utility bills***

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues, including Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) swiftly and at the highest level possible. Currently, the Trump Administration has $4 billion in federal LIHEAP dollars to distribute. In New Hampshire, more than 57,500 Granite Staters rely on fuel assistance funded by LIHEAP to help pay their heating bills.

The lawmakers wrote, in part: “As Congress works to finalize the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Department of Health and Human Services, we urge you to immediately release the highest amount of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available under the Continuing Resolution.”

The bipartisan group of Senators say the federal LIHEAP funding is a crucial lifeline that keeps vulnerable citizens safe and warm during winter by helping low-income households and older adults on fixed incomes pay their energy bills or replace a broken furnace in an emergency. The program also helps reduce energy costs through weatherization.

Nationwide, an estimated 6 million households received assistance with heating and cooling costs through LIHEAP over the last year. According to a new forecast from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, home heating costs are estimated to rise nearly 8 percent over last winter on average, with costs for heating with electricity forecasted to increase even higher – to 10 percent above last year.

States and tribes typically receive their LIHEAP allocations from HHS by early November. Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size, and the availability of resources. In New Hampshire, eligibility is set at 60% of the state median income, which is $62,252 for a two-person household or $91,548 for a family of four. Granite Staters can apply for fuel assistance through their Community Action Agency at www.CAPNH.org.

The Trump Administration proposed eliminating LIHEAP in its fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget plan, but Shaheen supported successful bipartisan pushback to save and fund the program as a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee’s Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY26 would provide a $20 million increase for LIHEAP to $4.045 billion, while the House Appropriations Committee recommended a $10 million increase.

In addition to Shaheen, Hassan, Reed, Collins and Murkowski, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Richard Durbin (D-IL) Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tina Smith (D-MN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

You can read the full letter here.

Shaheen has championed work to secure federal investments in clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives to lower energy costs across New Hampshire. In April, Shaheen condemned efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate staff responsible for administering the LIHEAP program. Shaheen was a key supporter of the Inflation Reduction Act and a lead negotiator of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation that made landmark investments in energy efficiency. In the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Shaheen pushed for increased LIHEAP funding for Granite State families, contributing to the highest total of LIHEAP funding ever received in a 12-month period in New Hampshire history.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-hassan-urge-trump-administration-to-swiftly-release-liheap-home-heating-aid-as-granite-staters-face-climbing-costs,"Shaheen, Hassan Urge Trump Administration to Swiftly Release LIHEAP Home Heating Aid as Granite Staters Face Climbing Costs",2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,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 Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of their Senate colleagues, including Jack Reed (D-RI), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), in urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) swiftly and at the highest level possible. Currently, the Trump Administration has $4 billion in federal LIHEAP dollars to distribute. In New Hampshire, more than 57,500 Granite Staters rely on fuel assistance funded by LIHEAP to help pay their heating bills.

The lawmakers wrote, in part: “As Congress works to finalize the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill for the Department of Health and Human Services, we urge you to immediately release the highest amount of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available under the Continuing Resolution.”

The bipartisan group of Senators say the federal LIHEAP funding is a crucial lifeline that keeps vulnerable citizens safe and warm during winter by helping low-income households and older adults on fixed incomes pay their energy bills or replace a broken furnace in an emergency. The program also helps reduce energy costs through weatherization.

Nationwide, an estimated 6 million households received assistance with heating and cooling costs through LIHEAP over the last year. According to a new forecast from the National Energy Assistance Directors Association, home heating costs are estimated to rise nearly 8 percent over last winter on average, with costs for heating with electricity forecasted to increase even higher – to 10 percent above last year.

States and tribes typically receive their LIHEAP allocations from HHS by early November. Eligibility for LIHEAP is based on income, family size, and the availability of resources. In New Hampshire, eligibility is set at 60% of the state median income, which is $62,252 for a two-person household or $91,548 for a family of four. Granite Staters can apply for fuel assistance through their Community Action Agency at www.CAPNH.org.

The Trump Administration proposed eliminating LIHEAP in its fiscal year 2026 (FY26) budget plan, but Shaheen supported successful bipartisan pushback to save and fund the program as a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations committee. The Senate Appropriations Committee’s Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies Appropriations bill for FY26 would provide a $20 million increase for LIHEAP to $4.045 billion, while the House Appropriations Committee recommended a $10 million increase.

In addition to Shaheen, Hassan, Reed, Collins and Murkowski, the letter was signed by U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) Richard Durbin (D-IL) Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Tina Smith (D-MN), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), Peter Welch (D-VT), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).

You can read the full letter here.

Shaheen has championed work to secure federal investments in clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives to lower energy costs across New Hampshire. In April, Shaheen condemned efforts by the Trump administration to eliminate staff responsible for administering the LIHEAP program. Shaheen was a key supporter of the Inflation Reduction Act and a lead negotiator of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, legislation that made landmark investments in energy efficiency. In the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Shaheen pushed for increased LIHEAP funding for Granite State families, contributing to the highest total of LIHEAP funding ever received in a 12-month period in New Hampshire history.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-leads-new-hampshire-delegation-in-applauding-more-than-18-million-to-expand-states-broadband-infrastructure,Shaheen Leads New Hampshire Delegation in Applauding More Than $18 Million to Expand State’s Broadband Infrastructure,2025-11-18,2025,2025-11,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) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), applauded the U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announcement approving New Hampshire’s Final Proposals to deliver universal broadband access through the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This important step means that within 50 days New Hampshire will receive $18.6 million dollars in grant funding to support the deployment of broadband infrastructure. The announcement comes after the delegation called on Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to reverse changes to the BEAD program that have delayed the disbursement of funding for broadband expansion across New Hampshire.

“Having worked on the broadband provisions in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, I know how important internet connectivity is for small businesses to grow and compete, for students to learn and thrive and for those in remote areas to access health care,” said Senator Shaheen. “I’m glad Commerce approved New Hampshire’s BEAD proposal so that we can take a great leap towards increasing access to broadband in every corner of the state.”

“Everyone deserves access to high-speed, reliable internet no matter where they live,” said Senator Hassan. “I worked with my colleagues to negotiate and pass the bipartisan infrastructure law to help expand access to reliable internet, and am glad to see our state one step closer to ensuring that everyone has access to broadband. I will continue to push for federal funding that supports Granite state families and small businesses and ensures that communities across our state, including in rural areas, can grow and thrive.”

“Under the bipartisan infrastructure law, Congress worked together to approve critical investments that are making our communities safer, stronger, and more prosperous. Access to high-speed internet is a necessity for every city and town, and it helps businesses compete, ensures students can learn, and allows patients to see a provider. This funding should never have been threatened or delayed, and I’m relieved that it will soon be delivered to New Hampshire,” said Congressman Pappas. “I will continue working to secure resources that modernize our infrastructure and improve Granite Staters’ quality of life.”

“Access to reliable, high-speed internet is not a luxury. It is a lifeline and economic driver for hardworking families, small businesses, farmers, and rural communities across our state,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “I look forward to seeing these federal dollars put to work quickly and effectively to deliver for New Hampshire.”

As a lead negotiator of the broadband provisions included in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Senator Shaheen worked with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) to include authorization of the BEAD Program. The program provides funding to states to improve access to high-speed internet and ensure that Americans have access to the high-quality internet service they need for the 21st century economy. In total, Shaheen successfully secured $65 billion to support broadband affordability and deployment programs across the nation including nearly $200 million for New Hampshire.

Senator Hassan helped negotiate key provisions in the bipartisan infrastructure law on high-speed internet, passenger rail, coastal resiliency, and cybersecurity. The bill also incorporates elements of bipartisan legislation Senator Hassan authored to support rural broadband using private activity bonds to help pay for high-speed internet infrastructure in unserved locations, an approach that allows state and local governments to access and leverage new sources of capital and attract investment for broadband.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/ahead-of-december-vote-shaheen-hosts-roundtable-on-extending-aca-tax-credits-in-derry-discusses-wic-funding-in-concord,"Ahead of December Vote, Shaheen Hosts Roundtable on Extending ACA Tax Credits in Derry, Discusses WIC Funding in Concord",2025-11-17,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Concord, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, continued her “Affordability Action Tour” with a roundtable discussion at the Center for Life Management on the importance of extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that have lowered health care costs for tens of millions of Americans. Alongside health care professionals and advocacy organizations, Shaheen discussed the risk of significantly higher premiums and strain on the health and mental health care systems if Republicans allow the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of this year. Photos from today’s events can be found here.

“The fight to address the cost-of-living crisis for the American people and to keep health care premiums from skyrocketing is far from over,” said Senator Shaheen. “There is no one in Congress who understands the importance of these tax credits or wants to get this done more than I do. With the government reopened, I’m working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to find a way to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits that Granite Staters rely on to afford health insurance.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. Through negotiations to reopen government, Shaheen secured a guaranteed vote by mid-December on legislation to address skyrocketing health care costs. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that lower health care costs for millions of Americans.

Later in Concord, Shaheen visited the Community Action Partnership Belknap-Merrimack Counties (CAPBM) to discuss the impacts that they experienced during the shutdown and the importance of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) which supports more than 12,000 mothers and children in New Hampshire.

“Families who rely on food assistance programs were feeling real pain because of the prolonged government shutdown and President Trump’s weaponization of programs like SNAP. The folks at CAPBM worked around the clock despite the uncertainty to ensure mothers and children in our state were able to access the food assistance they needed, and I thank them for their hard work,” said Senator Shaheen. “In addition to ensuring funding flows to food assistance programs, the deal I helped negotiate to reopen the government fully funds WIC benefits that President Trump and House Republicans sought to cut that helps mothers and children buy fresh fruit and vegetables.”

As Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) which funds SNAP and WIC, Shaheen helped secure full funding for both programs through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding legislation signed into law by President Trump this week.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-shaheen-pens-op-ed-in-the-union-leader-on-vote-to-reopen-the-government-path-forward-to-extend-vital-aca-tax-credits,"ICYMI: Shaheen Pens Op-Ed in the Union Leader on Vote to Reopen the Government, Path Forward to Extend Vital ACA Tax Credits",2025-11-17,2025,2025-11,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 bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, wrote an op-ed in the Union Leader about her vote to reopen the federal government and outlining the path forward to extend soon-expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits that make health care more affordable. Shaheen secured a guaranteed vote by mid-December on legislation to address skyrocketing health care costs. You can read Shaheen’s op-ed in the Union Leader HERE or below:

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen: What happens next will show who’s serious about affordable health care

LAST SUNDAY evening, I walked back to the Senate chamber to cast my vote to end the government shutdown. For six weeks, Democrats had tried to negotiate in good faith and had successfully made our case to the American people about the importance of acting on health care. But it became clear Republicans would not tolerate a direct linkage between the Affordable Care Act and funding the government. And it was clear that President Trump had no qualms about inflicting pain on Americans — even suing to prevent food assistance going out for 42 million people as he focused his attention on building a gold-plated ballroom at the White House.

At the same time, for millions of Americans, the shutdown had reached crisis levels. It wasn’t just missed flights or missed paychecks. Because the Trump administration refused to distribute SNAP benefits, families were missing meals. Air traffic controllers were stretched to exhaustion, safety was at risk, and parents were lining up at food banks. The country was in pain and it wasn’t going to stop until the government reopened.

The choice facing my colleagues and I was clear. Waiting another day, another week, or even another month would not result in further Republican concessions. And Americans would continue to suffer more — wondering whether they’d be able to travel to visit family for the holidays, pay their bills, or even afford to put food on their table.

The deal we struck re-opened the government and relieves that suffering. It means 75,000 Granite Staters on SNAP will be able to feed their families. It restarts paychecks — and guarantees back pay — to the 19,000 federal workers who call our state home. It makes sure that 29,000 state residents will have support to heat their homes as we enter winter. And it delivers real wins for New Hampshire, including tens of millions of dollars in funding for deserving community projects and hundreds of millions more for key economic engines like the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

But even though the government is reopened it doesn’t mean our fight for affordable health care is over.

In 2021, I wrote and passed the premium tax credits that finally lowered health care costs for millions of households. In 2023, I got them extended. No one in this chamber wants to see those tax credits continue more than I do, because I know what it took to get them passed: patience, persistence, and a clear sense of what is important to ensure that Americans can afford health insurance.

That fight took more than 10 years. For those of us deeply committed to keeping coverage affordable, we now have barely five weeks. As part of the agreement to reopen the government, Democrats secured a guarantee of a Senate vote by mid-December on extending the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits. By December 15, the Senate will decide whether to extend those subsidies that keep coverage within reach for millions of Americans. More than three-quarters of those who benefit from these tax credits live in states Donald Trump won, proof that affordability is not a partisan issue. Anyone who has ever opened a letter from their insurer knows the moment of dread before you even see the number inside. For millions of people, that’s what the next few weeks hold if Congress fails to act.

My Democratic colleagues and I have been raising the alarm all year about what will happen if these subsidies expire — families priced out of coverage, premiums spiking overnight, millions at risk of losing care. In New Hampshire, families are opening their insurance notices and seeing what’s at stake: one person could pay $1,300 more, a couple $14,000 more next year. These aren’t abstract numbers, they are the real cost of inaction.

Republicans control every branch of government. And they now face a clear choice: work with us in good faith, as they’ve conveyed they’re willing to do both publicly and privately, or refuse and face the political consequences of letting health care costs rise at a moment when voter anger over the cost of living is justifiably sky-high.

I understand the frustration some of my colleagues and supporters feel. I feel it too. None of this is easy. Negotiation never is, especially when you’re the party out of power. But leadership means staying at the table and making tough decisions even when you can’t get everything you want. Democrats may differ on tactics, but we’re united on purpose — to keep coverage within reach for working families.

In the coming weeks, Republicans will have to decide whether to work with us to reach a deal or turn away from the millions of families counting on them. I’ve made my choice and I intend to fight for it. The American people will remember who stood with them and who didn’t.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-shaheen-secures-more-than-46-million-for-20-new-hampshire-projects-in-bipartisan-government-funding-bills-signed-into-law,ICYMI: Shaheen Secures More than $46 Million for 20 New Hampshire Projects in Bipartisan Government Funding Bills Signed into Law,2025-11-17,2025,2025-11,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 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies (Ag-FDA) Subcommittee and a senior member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, secured $46,631,000 in Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) for New Hampshire projects in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Ag-FDA and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations bills that were signed into law last week. The 20 different projects include investments to support the New Hampshire National Guard, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, first responders, infrastructure and much more.

“For small states like New Hampshire, the Congressionally Directed Spending process levels the playing field and ensures that Granite Staters get their fair share of federal resources,” said Senator Shaheen. “These are real dollars that will go directly to projects that will help communities in our state get ahead whether it be increasing access to substance use disorder treatment, improving critical infrastructure, opening a new early education center or bolstering emergency services at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.”

Senator Shaheen also included the following Congressionally Directed Spending projects for New Hampshire, totaling more than $46 million.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-introduces-bills-to-eliminate-financial-barriers-for-veteran-entrepreneurs,Shaheen Introduces Bills to Eliminate Financial Barriers for Veteran Entrepreneurs,2025-11-14,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Washington, DC) – This week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, introduced two bills with Small Business Committee Ranking Member Ed Markey (D-MA) to reduce costs and expand access to credit for veterans, military reservists and their spouses looking to start or grow their small businesses. The Veteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment Act would address financial barriers to the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) two main lending programs and directs SBA to collect and publicize data on services provided to veterans. The Heroes Business Opportunity Act would ensure veterans have the tools they need to access credit.

“This week we celebrated Veterans Day, and as part of our commitment to those brave men and women, we must ensure veterans have the resources they need to find economic security after their service has ended,” said Senator Shaheen. “These two commonsense pieces of legislation would give New Hampshire’s many veteran entrepreneurs an important leg up as they look to launch or expand their small businesses.”

Specifically, the Veteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment Act would decrease down payment requirements, eliminate fees on small business loans under $1 million, and direct the Small Business Administration (SBA) to collect and publicize data on reservists and military spouses utilizing lending and entrepreneurial development programs administered by the SBA. The Heroes Business Opportunity Act would waive SBA’s Guaranty Fee (also known as the Upfront Fee) for 7(a) loans up to $1 million made to veteran-owned small businesses.

As the former Chair of the U.S. Senate Small Business Committee, Shaheen has championed efforts to support New Hampshire’s small businesses and entrepreneurs. Shaheen has led efforts to help mitigate the harmful effects of President Trump’s trade war and has traveled across the state to visit impacted Granite State small businesses. Earlier in the year, Shaheen helped introduce bipartisan legislation, Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments (CANADA) Act, that would exempt United States-owned small businesses from the sweeping tariffs imposed on Canadian products.

Senator Shaheen also spearheads efforts in the Senate to support veterans and military families. Recently, Shaheen secured a number of priorities in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations bill that passed the Senate, including to help veterans better access health care like substance use disorder treatment. In 2022, Shaheen worked to include provisions and helped pass the historic PACT Act, which expanded health care for veterans who were exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances. Each year, Shaheen leads the bipartisan Senate resolution with Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) to recognize an annual National Warrior Call Day, which encourages Americans to reach out and build meaningful relationships with both those currently serving and veterans and will take place on November 17, 2024.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/new-hampshire-delegation-honors-law-enforcement-community-at-2025-congressional-law-enforcement-awards-ceremony,New Hampshire Delegation Honors Law Enforcement Community at 2025 Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony,2025-11-12,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Concord, NH) – On Friday, New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation honored members of the New Hampshire law enforcement community for exemplary service at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards (NH-CLEA) ceremony in Concord.

“Every day, New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers demonstrate tremendous courage and dedication as they take on difficult and often dangerous work that doesn’t always receive the recognition it deserves,” said Senator Shaheen. “The individuals honored at this year’s Congressional Law Enforcement Awards have exemplified leadership, professionalism, dedication and courage, frequently at great personal risk. I deeply appreciate their commitment to our communities and all they do to keep Granite Staters safe.”

“At the heart of the mission of law enforcement officers to serve and protect is selflessness,” said Senator Hassan. “Every day, they know that they may be called to put their lives on the line to save others, and they always answer this call with courage, integrity and devotion to duty. For this and more, I’m deeply grateful to this year’s Congressional Law Enforcement Award winners and to all those who help keep our communities safe.”

“Congratulations to the men and women of law enforcement who were honored this year for going above and beyond to protect and serve our communities,” said Congressman Pappas. “Tonight we heard stories of courage under fire, uncommon valor, and selflessness that defines what it means to be in law enforcement and to do this work. That’s why it is vital we provide our law enforcement with the support, resources, and respect that they have earned. I’m grateful for the dedication of the New Hampshire law enforcement community which ensures our state is safe and strong.”

“It was an inspiring night honoring brave and true Granite State public servants,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. “I am forever grateful to New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers and to their family and loved ones for their service to the state we love and for the sacrifices they make for us all. It is the honor of my lifetime to work for you in Congress and alongside you in upholding our Constitution and the rule of law.”

The New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards were started in 1998. All New Hampshire law enforcement officers – whether they are serving full or part-time – are eligible to be nominated for recognition from the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation. Awardees are selected by an independent committee of law enforcement officers comprised of current and retired federal, state, county, and local officials.

At the ceremony, Goodlander and Pappas honored the following law enforcement personnel with certificates of recognition on Friday:

2025 Congressional Law Enforcement Award Recipients

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award

This award recognizes officers who put their lives in harm’s way to help others. The NH-CLEA committee realizes that this is always part of any officer’s duties, but there are times when heroism and sacrifice in extreme circumstances need to be recognized.

Officer Jeffrey Hennessy (Manchester PD)

Detective Brendan Langton (Manchester PD)

Lieutenant William Gudzinowicz (Merrimack PD)

Sergeant. Stephen Wallin (Merrimack PD)

Sgt. Sean McGuire (Merrimack PD)

Officer Colin Leblanc (Merrimack PD)

Officer Peter D'Ortona (Merrimack PD)

Trooper First Class James Powers (NH State Police)

Trooper Aramus Caraballo (NH State Police)

Officer Richard W. Bateman Dedication and Professionalism Award

This award, named in honor of Officer Richard W. Bateman, recognizes law enforcement personnel that go beyond their normal duties in service to others.

Detective John Dunleavy (Manchester PD)

Detective Max Rahill (Manchester PD)

Officer Thomas Crowley (Nashua PD)

Officer Ryan Linehan (Nashua PD)

Officer Garrett Murray (Nashua PD)

Detective Raymond Lamy (Manchester PD)

Detective Kevin Lally (Manchester PD)

Detective Steven Carter (Concord PD)

Associate Service Award

This award recognizes that non-law enforcement personnel and civilians have come to the assistance of law enforcement officers in the course of their duties, at times putting their own lives in harm’s way and deserved recognition by the law enforcement community for their assistance.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jeremy Gray (NH Army National Guard)

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Luke Koladish (NH Army National Guard

Sergeant First Class Aaron DeAngelis (NH Army National Guard)

Sergeant First Class Ethan Major (NH Army National Guard)

Sergeant Dan Bourque (NH Army National Guard)

Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team

Unit Citation Award

The Unit Citation Award is designated for actions that involved a group of officers in situations that the Committee deems appropriate. Examples include SWAT team activations or mountain rescue operations.

Officer Garret O’Brien (Merrimack PD)

Chief Daniel Poirier (Franklin Police Department)

Lieutenant Ralph Hale (Franklin Police Department)

Lieutenant Daniel Ball (Franklin Police Department)

Sergeant Kent Matthews (Franklin Police Department)

Sergeant Jon Francis (Franklin Police Department)

Detective Kendall Poirier (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Jagger Bell (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Spencer Marvin (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Brendan Merchant (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Ainsley Bruno (Franklin Police Department)

Dispatch Supervisor Kate Burton (Franklin Police Department)

Dispatcher Jordana Wing (Franklin Police Department)

Lieutenant Allysia Burton (Northfield Police Department)

Officer Adam Morton (Sanbornton Police Department)

Trooper Stefan Wong-Wagner (NH State Police)

Chief Matthew Currier (Gilmanton Police Department)

Conservation Officer Ronald Arsenault (NH Fish and Game)

Sergeant Kevin Bronson (NH Fish and Game)

Sergeant Geoffrey Pushee (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer Robert McDermott (NH Fish and Game)

Lieutenant Robert Mancini (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer Joseph Canfield (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer James Cyrs (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer Christopher McKee (NH Fish and Game)

Corporal Michael Simes (Pelham PD)

Officer Taylor McCarthy (Pelham PD)

Officer W. Max McQuaide (Pelham PD)

Officer Richard Glynn (Pelham PD)

Sgt. Adam Thistle (Pelham PD)

Detective Bismark Montano (Pelham PD)

Detective Jaime Huertas (Pelham PD)

Corporal James Locke (Pelham PD)

Career Service Award

This award recognizes an individual that has, over the course of his or her career, shown an outstanding dedication to law enforcement and their community.

Chief Paul Dean (Ret.) (UNH PD)

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-statement-on-agreement-to-reopen-the-government,Senator Hassan Statement on Agreement to Reopen the Government,2025-11-09,2025,2025-11,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 today after voting for a bipartisan agreement that she helped broker to reopen the federal government and give Congress a way forward to protect health care for Americans:

“At a time when families desperately need relief, Washington’s dysfunction is making life harder for families, and the last 39 days are proof. A record-long government shutdown paired with record-high health insurance cost increases is not the kind of history that the American people want Congress to make.

“Over the last several weeks, I’ve heard from Granite Staters who can't afford a doubling of their health insurance costs. I’ve also heard from families about the deep pain that the government shutdown has caused, made worse by a President who illegally and repeatedly chose to cut off help for families trying to buy groceries.

“After weeks of bipartisan conversations, I voted today to reopen the government so that we can get back to the work of helping Granite Staters. This agreement funds SNAP and food assistance programs, ensures that law enforcement, air traffic controllers, and other federal workers get paid, reverses the President’s recent reckless layoffs and prevents them from happening in the future, and, crucially, gives Congress a clear path forward to protecting people’s health care.

“Our work to deliver relief for families now enters an important phase. Congress has one month to engage in serious, bipartisan negotiations to extend the Affordable Care Act’s expiring tax cuts for health insurance. My Democratic colleagues and I have been ready to work on this for months. With the government reopening shortly, Senate Republicans must finally come to the table — or, make no mistake, Americans will remember who stood in the way.

“I urge Speaker Johnson to finally return the House of Representatives into session and quickly reopen the government. And I urge all Americans – in communities red, blue, and purple – to continue to speak out about the importance of affordable health care so that families across America can get the care that they need.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-vote-to-reopen-the-government-advance-key-democratic-priorities,"Shaheen Statement on Vote to Reopen the Government, Advance Key Democratic Priorities",2025-11-09,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after voting for the deal she brokered alongside Senator King (I-ME) and Senator Hassan (D-NH) to reopen the government and take action on several Democratic priorities:

“Today, the Senate voted to reopen the government and took a big step forward towards protecting the health care of tens of millions of Americans.

“This agreement gives Democrats control of the Senate floor—at a time when Republicans control every level of power—on one of our top legislative priorities: Extending the enhanced premium tax credits to make health care more affordable for millions of Americans.

“Let’s be clear: This is a major step that was not predetermined. I have spent years as the lead sponsor of this legislation. There is no one in the Senate who wants to see these tax credits extended more than me. But weeks of negotiations with Republicans have made clear that they will not address health care as part of shutdown talks — and that waiting longer will only prolong the pain Americans are feeling because of the shutdown.

“This agreement also reinstates thousands of fired federal workers and guarantees back pay to more than one million others. That was never a given, either. And critically, this deal restores a bipartisan appropriations process which includes funds for SNAP, WIC and health care for veterans.

“With the government reopened, it’s time to move quickly to ensure we keep health care premiums from skyrocketing. President Trump, Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson have all said they are willing to find a way of extending these tax credits. We are ready to negotiate immediately. The American people are counting on us to get this done — and they will remember next November if my Republican colleagues block those efforts.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/new-hampshire-delegation-honors-law-enforcement-community-at-2025-congressional-law-enforcement-awards-ceremony,New Hampshire Delegation Honors Law Enforcement Community at 2025 Congressional Law Enforcement Awards Ceremony,2025-11-08,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"(Concord, NH) – On Friday, New Hampshire’s Congressional Delegation honored members of the New Hampshire law enforcement community for exemplary service at the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards (NH-CLEA) ceremony in Concord.

“Every day, New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers demonstrate tremendous courage and dedication as they take on difficult and often dangerous work that doesn’t always receive the recognition it deserves,” said Senator Shaheen. “The individuals honored at this year’s Congressional Law Enforcement Awards have exemplified leadership, professionalism, dedication and courage, frequently at great personal risk. I deeply appreciate their commitment to our communities and all they do to keep Granite Staters safe.”

“At the heart of the mission of law enforcement officers to serve and protect is selflessness,” said Senator Hassan. “Every day, they know that they may be called to put their lives on the line to save others, and they always answer this call with courage, integrity and devotion to duty. For this and more, I’m deeply grateful to this year’s Congressional Law Enforcement Award winners and to all those who help keep our communities safe.”

“Congratulations to the men and women of law enforcement who were honored this year for going above and beyond to protect and serve our communities,” said Congressman Pappas. “Tonight we heard stories of courage under fire, uncommon valor, and selflessness that defines what it means to be in law enforcement and to do this work. That’s why it is vital we provide our law enforcement with the support, resources, and respect that they have earned. I’m grateful for the dedication of the New Hampshire law enforcement community which ensures our state is safe and strong.”

“It was an inspiring night honoring brave and true Granite State public servants,” said Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. “I am forever grateful to New Hampshire’s law enforcement officers and to their family and loved ones for their service to the state we love and for the sacrifices they make for us all. It is the honor of my lifetime to work for you in Congress and alongside you in upholding our Constitution and the rule of law.”

The New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards were started in 1998. All New Hampshire law enforcement officers – whether they are serving full or part-time – are eligible to be nominated for recognition from the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation. Awardees are selected by an independent committee of law enforcement officers comprised of current and retired federal, state, county, and local officials.

At the ceremony, Goodlander and Pappas honored the following law enforcement personnel with certificates of recognition on Friday:

2025 Congressional Law Enforcement Award Recipients

Above and Beyond the Call of Duty Award

This award recognizes officers who put their lives in harm’s way to help others. The NH-CLEA committee realizes that this is always part of any officer’s duties, but there are times when heroism and sacrifice in extreme circumstances need to be recognized.

Officer Jeffrey Hennessy (Manchester PD)

Detective Brendan Langton (Manchester PD)

Lieutenant William Gudzinowicz (Merrimack PD)

Sergeant. Stephen Wallin (Merrimack PD)

Sgt. Sean McGuire (Merrimack PD)

Officer Colin Leblanc (Merrimack PD)

Officer Peter D'Ortona (Merrimack PD)

Trooper First Class James Powers (NH State Police)

Trooper Aramus Caraballo (NH State Police)

Officer Richard W. Bateman Dedication and Professionalism Award

This award, named in honor of Officer Richard W. Bateman, recognizes law enforcement personnel that go beyond their normal duties in service to others.

Detective John Dunleavy (Manchester PD)

Detective Max Rahill (Manchester PD)

Officer Thomas Crowley (Nashua PD)

Officer Ryan Linehan (Nashua PD)

Officer Garrett Murray (Nashua PD)

Detective Raymond Lamy (Manchester PD)

Detective Kevin Lally (Manchester PD)

Detective Steven Carter (Concord PD)

Associate Service Award

This award recognizes that non-law enforcement personnel and civilians have come to the assistance of law enforcement officers in the course of their duties, at times putting their own lives in harm’s way and deserved recognition by the law enforcement community for their assistance.

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jeremy Gray (NH Army National Guard)

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Luke Koladish (NH Army National Guard

Sergeant First Class Aaron DeAngelis (NH Army National Guard)

Sergeant First Class Ethan Major (NH Army National Guard)

Sergeant Dan Bourque (NH Army National Guard)

Pemigewasset Valley Search and Rescue Team

Unit Citation Award

The Unit Citation Award is designated for actions that involved a group of officers in situations that the Committee deems appropriate. Examples include SWAT team activations or mountain rescue operations.

Officer Garret O’Brien (Merrimack PD)

Chief Daniel Poirier (Franklin Police Department)

Lieutenant Ralph Hale (Franklin Police Department)

Lieutenant Daniel Ball (Franklin Police Department)

Sergeant Kent Matthews (Franklin Police Department)

Sergeant Jon Francis (Franklin Police Department)

Detective Kendall Poirier (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Jagger Bell (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Spencer Marvin (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Brendan Merchant (Franklin Police Department)

Officer Ainsley Bruno (Franklin Police Department)

Dispatch Supervisor Kate Burton (Franklin Police Department)

Dispatcher Jordana Wing (Franklin Police Department)

Lieutenant Allysia Burton (Northfield Police Department)

Officer Adam Morton (Sanbornton Police Department)

Trooper Stefan Wong-Wagner (NH State Police)

Chief Matthew Currier (Gilmanton Police Department)

Conservation Officer Ronald Arsenault (NH Fish and Game)

Sergeant Kevin Bronson (NH Fish and Game)

Sergeant Geoffrey Pushee (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer Robert McDermott (NH Fish and Game)

Lieutenant Robert Mancini (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer Joseph Canfield (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer James Cyrs (NH Fish and Game)

Conservation Officer Christopher McKee (NH Fish and Game)

Corporal Michael Simes (Pelham PD)

Officer Taylor McCarthy (Pelham PD)

Officer W. Max McQuaide (Pelham PD)

Officer Richard Glynn (Pelham PD)

Sgt. Adam Thistle (Pelham PD)

Detective Bismark Montano (Pelham PD)

Detective Jaime Huertas (Pelham PD)

Corporal James Locke (Pelham PD)

Career Service Award

This award recognizes an individual that has, over the course of his or her career, shown an outstanding dedication to law enforcement and their community.

Chief Paul Dean (Ret.) (UNH PD)

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-leads-colleagues-in-calling-out-trump-administrations-illegal-move-that-harms-students-with-disabilities,Senator Hassan Leads Colleagues in Calling Out Trump Administration’s Illegal Move That Harms Students with Disabilities,2025-11-03,2025,2025-11,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Senators press Department of Education to stop efforts to shut down enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, led a group of 29 Senators in pressing the Trump Administration to halt illegal efforts to shut down the Department of Education’s administration and enforcement of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). A recent report from the Washington Post revealed that the Administration is working to move enforcement of IDEA, which guarantees educational opportunities and protections for individuals with disabilities, to another agency.

“Your moves to illegally shut down the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to administer and enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and potentially shift this work to another agency would reverse decades of progress in how we support students with disabilities and their families,” the Senators wrote in a letter to Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “When Congress created the U.S. Department of Education, lawmakers intentionally placed enforcement of IDEA under this new Department rather than the Department of Health and Human Services. This was done because of our recognition as a society that students with disabilities should be treated as individuals seeking equal opportunity for learning and independence, rather than as patients and second-class citizens.”

“Your latest reported effort to illegally move IDEA responsibilities, oversight, and programming to another federal agency would further erode the protections that countless mothers, fathers, educators, advocates, and students with disabilities have fought for years to build,” continued the Senators in their letter.

In the letter, the Senators questioned the legality of the move and emphasized the risk of harm it poses to students. They urged the Administration to instead focus on rebuilding the infrastructure that schools and districts rely on to ensure that students with disabilities receive the education they are entitled to under federal law.

Senator Hassan was joined on the letter by Senators Alsobrooks, Baldwin, Bennet, Blumenthal, Blunt Rochester, Cortez Masto, Durbin, Gallego, Gillibrand, Hickenlooper, Hirono, Kaine, Kim, King, Klobuchar, Lujan, Markey, Merkley, Ossoff, Padilla, Reed, Schiff, Shaheen, Slotkin, Smith, Van Hollen, Warren, and Wyden.

The full text of the letter can be found here and below:

Dear Secretary McMahon:

We write to express our serious concern with your efforts to undermine special education in the United States. Your moves to illegally shut down the U.S. Department of Education’s efforts to administer and enforce the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and potentially shift this work to another agency would reverse decades of progress in how we support students with disabilities and their families. We urge you to immediately cease these misguided efforts.

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), a landmark civil rights law that guarantees educational opportunities and protections for individuals with disabilities and helps to ensure that they have equal access to a free appropriate public education. As your own agency’s website rightly points out, before the passage of this legislation, millions of children with disabilities were denied a public education and opportunities to learn. When Congress created the U.S. Department of Education, lawmakers intentionally placed enforcement of IDEA under this new Department rather than the Department of Health and Human Services. This was done because of our recognition as a society that students with disabilities should be treated as individuals seeking equal opportunity for learning and independence, rather than as patients and second-class citizens.

Unfortunately, your planned actions would dismantle the support and accountability that states, schools, teachers, and families count on to meet the needs of students with disabilities. The Department of Education has unmatched expertise in protecting the rights of students with disabilities, aiding school districts in improving instructional practice for students of all abilities, and upholding federal accountability measures. Instead of valuing and building upon this expertise, you have gutted the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Your latest reported effort to illegally move IDEA responsibilities, oversight, and programming to another federal agency would further erode the protections that countless mothers, fathers, educators, advocates, and students with disabilities have fought for years to build.

We request that you provide detailed answers to the following questions by no later than November 14, 2025.

What authority do you believe that you have to move IDEA programs or responsibilities to another agency, contrary to explicit statute and Congressional intent?

To date, what steps have you or a member of your staff taken to move IDEA to another federal agency? Please provide all relevant documents.

What analysis have you completed that supports your claim that moving IDEA to another federal agency would improve outcomes for students with disabilities?

How have reductions in force in the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services and the Office for Civil Rights impacted the Department of Education’s ability to fulfill its responsibilities under IDEA?

Once again, we urge you to immediately halt your efforts to illegally move IDEA responsibilities from the Department of Education to another federal agency, and we request that you redirect your efforts to rebuilding the Department of Education’s infrastructure that schools and districts rely on to help ensure that students with disabilities receive the support and services they are entitled to under federal law.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-americans-are-waking-up-to-higher-health-care-costs-today_its-past-time-for-congress-to-extend-a-lifeline-for-millions-of-americans,Shaheen: Americans are Waking Up to Higher Health Care Costs Today – It’s Past Time for Congress to Extend a Lifeline for Millions of Americans,2025-11-03,2025,2025-11,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 bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, released the following statement marking the beginning of open enrollment:

“With the opening of the health insurance Marketplace today, millions of Americans in every state across this country are waking up to drastically higher premiums for the same health care coverage they’re already on – all because Congress could not come together to extend the vital enhanced premium tax credits that make health care more affordable. It is crystal clear that we must not allow the tax credits to expire this year, or the American people will be left footing the bill for soaring health care costs at a time when too many are struggling to stay afloat.

“Extending these tax credits is one of the most immediate and effective ways to address the cost-of-living crisis that is making it harder and harder for working families to make ends meet. I sincerely hope that we can end the logjam in Congress and avoid a suffocating health care cost hike for millions of families. It’s what our constituents expect—and deserve—from their elected representatives.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:52:45Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-members-of-the-pease-greeters-as-octobers-granite-staters-of-the-month,Senator Hassan Recognizes Members of the Pease Greeters as October’s Granite Staters of the Month,2025-10-31,2025,2025-10,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 Frank LaSorsa of Stratham, Larry Larkin of Dover, Junious and Bette Owens of Stratham, and other members of the Pease Greeters as Octobers Granite Staters of the Month. Since 2005, the Pease Greeters have ensured that service members passing through Portsmouth International Airport see a friendly face.

For more than 20 years, volunteers for the Pease Greeters have shown up night and day to greet service members passing through New Hampshire on their way to and from military deployments. They have greeted more than 2,600 flights from all branches of the military, providing a smile and a kind word for every service member. The Pease Greeters have been powered by many volunteers over the years, including Frank LaSorsa, the current chairman who has been greeting since 2009, as well as Larry Larkin and Junious and Bette Owens, who have all been greeting for 20 years. All of the Pease Greeters emphasize that greeting is a team effort and that it would not be possible without each volunteer’s help.

Frank, Larry, Junious, Bette and the rest of the Pease Greeters’ dedication to our service members is a true example of the Granite State spirit of honoring those who serve. Their commitment to greeting service members at any time or day or night is why I am honored to name them October’s Granite Staters of the Month.

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 Frank LaSorsa of Stratham, Larry Larkin of Dover, Junious and Bette Owens of Stratham, and members of the Pease Greeters as October’s Granite Staters of the Month. As part of the Pease Greeters, Frank, Larry, Junious, and Bette have made sure that service members traveling through Portsmouth International Airport see a friendly face when they’re in New Hampshire.

Since 2005, the Pease Greeters have shown up day and night to greet service members both leaving and reentering the United States on military deployments, welcoming and seeing off more than 2,600 flights from all branches of the military. Portsmouth International Airport is often the last airport in the United States for soldiers who are deploying and the first stop back in the country on their way home. The Pease Greeters ensure that these service members are met with a smile and a kind word during their journey.

The Pease Greeters have been powered by many volunteers over the years, and some of their longest-serving volunteers have helped make the organization the mainstay that it is today for service members. Frank LaSorsa, a Vietnam-era veteran, has been a member of the Pease Greeters since 2009, when he was invited to join the group at a funeral for a soldier. He has been with the Greeters ever since, and says that the most rewarding part of greeting is seeing the smile on a returning service member’s face. Larry Larkin and Junious and Bette Owens have all been with the Pease Greeters for twenty years. All of the Pease Greeters emphasize that greeting is a team effort and that it would not be possible without each volunteer’s help.

Frank, Larry, Junious, Bette, and the rest of the Pease Greeters’ dedication to our service members is a true example of the Granite State spirit of honoring those who serve. Their commitment to greeting service members at any time of day or night is why I am honored to name them October’s Granite Staters of the Month.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-joins-colleagues-to-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-crack-down-on-nitazene-traffickers,Shaheen Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Nitazene Traffickers,2025-10-31,2025,2025-10,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 Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) in introducing the Nitazene Control Act. The bipartisan legislation works to permanently schedule the entire class of nitazenes, a family of synthetic opioids up to 40 times more potent than fentanyl, under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act, closing loopholes that traffickers exploit by making slight chemical changes to evade enforcement.

“In New Hampshire, we’ve already lost far too many lives due to synthetic opioids, so it’s very concerning to know that nitazenes, which are even deadlier than fentanyl, are in our communities,” said Senator Shaheen. “We need to do everything possible to get nitazenes off our streets. I’m glad to join my colleagues on this bipartisan legislation that will give our law enforcement the tools they need to stop these synthetic opioids from flowing into our communities and save lives.”

Nitazenes have never been approved for medical use and their illicit presence in the U.S. has increased over the last few years. They have been found in counterfeit pills and mixed into other illicit drugs at an alarming rate, contributing to a sharp rise in overdose deaths nationwide. Routine drug tests and toxicology screenings typically do not look for nitazenes, making it all the more difficult to detect. Traffickers exploit these gaps in our nitazene enforcement, poisoning Americans and undermining our national security.

Senator Shaheen has led efforts to address the substance use disorder epidemic in the Granite State. Shaheen annually leads a bipartisan resolution with Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) to recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. Earlier this year, Shaheen reintroduced the bipartisan Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act to require social media companies to work with federal agencies to combat the sale and distribution of illicit drugs on their platforms. In April, Shaheen led the New Hampshire Congressional delegation in calling on U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to restore more than $80 million in federal funding that New Hampshire relies on to help communities address the substance use disorder and mental health crises. That same month, Shaheen held a roundtable at the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Concord to highlight the consequences of these cuts. Shaheen also introduced the bipartisan Keeping Drugs Out of Schools Act with Senator Grassley earlier this year that would establish a new grant program that allows current or former Drug-Free Communities (DFC) coalitions to partner with schools to provide resources educating students about the dangers of synthetic opioids.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/with-open-enrollment-around-the-corner-shaheen-hosts-health-care-roundtable-on-importance-of-extending-aca-enhanced-premium-tax-credits,"With Open Enrollment Around the Corner, Shaheen Hosts Health Care Roundtable on Importance of Extending ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits",2025-10-31,2025,2025-10,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Somersworth, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, continued her “Affordability Action Tour” with a roundtable discussion at Greater Seacoast Community Health’s Goodwin Community Health location with business leaders, non-profits and Granite Staters that use the ACA for their health insurance coverage and are at risk of significantly higher premiums if the enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year. Photos from today’s roundtable can be found here.

Key quotes from Senator Shaheen:

“This is a critical time for health care in the country as we go into another open enrollment period tomorrow. And as I'm sure you're following, we've been in a fight in Washington over extending the [ACA enhanced premium] tax credits to help people be able to afford health insurance through the Marketplace [...] Those tax credits are what have enabled so many [Granite Staters] to afford health insurance.”

""I've done a number of these kinds of discussions around the state, and one of the things that has struck me everywhere is how much people have talked about the difference that we're seeing now in New Hampshire because of the Affordable Care Act Marketplace; because of those tax credits. We have a record number of enrollees—65,000 last year. For the last four years, that number has gone up and the number of uninsured has gone down.”

“And what we know is the people who are going to be hit the hardest [by expiring ACA tax credits] are older residents, small business owners and people who live in rural areas. So that hits most of New Hampshire [...] It's going to have a real impact [...] not just on people who are affected, but on the whole health care system.”

“I remember in the lead up to the Affordable Care Act, hearing from health care providers in New Hampshire about the health care deficit we had in the country because people couldn't afford care, and so they didn't get routine checkups. They waited until they were really ill, and then they went in. And over the years, because of being able to get health insurance, people have addressed that backlog of a lot of their health issues. And now we're looking at that happening again if we're raising premiums. That has a real impact.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of the enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that lower health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/2026-health-insurance-prices-now-available-for-granite-staters-on-healthcaregov-massive-increases-emphasizes-need-for-congress-to-provide-relief,"2026 Health Insurance Prices Now Available for Granite Staters on HealthCare.Gov, Massive Increases Emphasizes Need for Congress to Provide Relief",2025-10-30,2025,2025-10,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – Granite Staters who buy their health insurance through the healthcare.gov marketplace can now view prices for health insurance premiums for next year. Health insurance premiums for Granite Staters are surging across the board, and because Congress has failed to extend tax cuts for people who buy health insurance on the exchange, many Granite Staters are seeing prices that have more than doubled compared to 2025. There is still time to act to prevent this massive price increase on families.

“Granite Staters are learning about the massive surge in health insurance prices that is coming their way if Congress does not act,” said Senator Hassan. “Families should not be forced to make heart-wrenching decisions about whether to forego health insurance in order to keep a roof over their heads. There is still time to act, and I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come to the table and reach an agreement to reopen the government and address this calamity which is now at the doorstep of millions of Americans.”

As just one example, the new prices show that for a 60-year-old Manchester couple making $42,500 each per year, the cost of health insurance will go from an already-too-expensive $837.10 per month to $1,868.42 per month for the exact same plan. Open enrollment for these plans begins on November 1.

Senator Hassan has been sounding the alarm about the impending health care crisis facing families and continues to push colleagues on both sides of the aisle to come to the table and reopen the government while protecting health care access for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-leads-new-hampshire-congressional-delegation-letter-urging-trump-administration-to-reinstate-cancelled-energy-funding,Shaheen Leads New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Letter Urging Trump Administration to Reinstate Cancelled Energy Funding,2025-10-30,2025,2025-10,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 Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are urging Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to reinstate a $5 million grant to Brayton Energy, a New Hampshire-based small business that specializes in the development of advanced power and energy technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the grant in July 2024 to support an innovative energy storage system to enhance grid stability and help reduce industrial costs to strengthen American manufacturing.

In part the delegation wrote, “On October 2, 2025, the Department of Energy notified Brayton Energy that its award for the thermal energy storage project would be terminated in its entirety. This unlawful action does unnecessary and unwarranted harm. It will result in lost jobs directly in the community and further set back efforts to grow American manufacturing jobs through the commercial scale-up of this technology that will be sourced and manufactured entirely in the United States.”

The delegation continued, “Given the broadly shared goal of ensuring affordable and reliable energy to meet growing demand, this grant should be fully restored without delay. The low-cost technology being developed by Brayton Energy will add capacity to the power grid by storing energy and dispatching it during times of high demand or unreliability. Regardless of fuel source, energy storage is a valuable tool for addressing challenges facing our grid.”

The delegation concluded, “We urge you to reinstate this financial award to Brayton Energy so it can continue its work to improve grid reliability and strengthen American manufacturing.”

The full text of the letter can be found here.

The New Hampshire Congressional delegation has championed work to secure federal investments in clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives and lower energy costs across New Hampshire. Shaheen, Hassan and Pappas were key supporters of the Inflation Reduction Act, which included provisions for clean energy and climate investments in New Hampshire.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/new-hampshire-congressional-delegation-urges-trump-administration-to-reinstate-cancelled-energy-funding,New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Reinstate Cancelled Energy Funding,2025-10-29,2025,2025-10,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 Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), alongside U.S. Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), are urging Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought to reinstate a $5 million grant to Brayton Energy, a New Hampshire-based small business that specializes in the development of advanced power and energy technologies. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded the grant in July 2024 to support an innovative energy storage system to enhance grid stability and help reduce industrial costs to strengthen American manufacturing.

In part the delegation wrote, “On October 2, 2025, the Department of Energy notified Brayton Energy that its award for the thermal energy storage project would be terminated in its entirety. This unlawful action does unnecessary and unwarranted harm. It will result in lost jobs directly in the community and further set back efforts to grow American manufacturing jobs through the commercial scale-up of this technology that will be sourced and manufactured entirely in the United States.”

The delegation continued, “Given the broadly shared goal of ensuring affordable and reliable energy to meet growing demand, this grant should be fully restored without delay. The low-cost technology being developed by Brayton Energy will add capacity to the power grid by storing energy and dispatching it during times of high demand or unreliability. Regardless of fuel source, energy storage is a valuable tool for addressing challenges facing our grid.”

The delegation concluded, “We urge you to reinstate this financial award to Brayton Energy so it can continue its work to improve grid reliability and strengthen American manufacturing.”

The full text of the letter can be found here.

The New Hampshire Congressional delegation has championed work to secure federal investments in clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives and lower energy costs across New Hampshire. Shaheen, Hassan and Pappas were key supporters of the Inflation Reduction Act, which included provisions for clean energy and climate investments in New Hampshire.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/sens-shaheen-and-collins-reps-degette-and-bilirakis-warn-administration-against-proposal-that-could-harm-diabetic-patients-access-to-glucose-monitors-insulin-pumps,"Sens. Shaheen and Collins, Reps. DeGette and Bilirakis Warn Administration Against Proposal That Could Harm Diabetic Patients’ Access to Glucose Monitors, Insulin Pumps",2025-10-27,2025,2025-10,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), co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, and U.S. Representatives Diana DeGette (D-CO-01) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), co-chairs of the U.S. House Diabetes Caucus, urged Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Mehmet Oz not to finalize a proposal the lawmakers warned could reduce and complicate patient access to continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and durable insulin pumps. CGMs and insulin pumps help patients monitor and manage their diabetes – reducing hospitalizations, preventing life-threatening complications and improving quality of life. In the letter to Administrator Oz, Senators Shaheen and Collins and Representatives DeGette and Bilirakis express their concern that including CGMs and insulin pumps in the Medicare competitive bidding program would limit the number of device suppliers, which would reduce patient access to devices and create barriers to obtaining necessary services.

The lawmakers wrote, “As you know, diabetes is one of the most common and costliest chronic diseases among Americans. Despite the prevalence and costly nature of this disease, many Medicare beneficiaries have difficulty accessing effective tools to manage their diabetes, such as CGMs and insulin pumps, [...]. These tools are also cost-effective, as research has shown that their use has yielded billions of dollars of savings to federal health care programs, namely due to reduced hospitalization and utilization of emergency department visits. Federal policies should support access to these technologies.”

They continued, “In the CY 2026 HH PPS proposed rule, CMS proposes a new and untested payment model for CGMs and durable insulin pumps while also proposing to include these devices in the competitive bidding program. We are concerned that by shifting responsibilities for maintenance, education and training from CGM and insulin pump manufacturers to suppliers, CMS’ proposal would both decrease patient access and choice to this critical technology and hinder technological innovation.”

“We also are concerned that these proposed policies will have the unintended consequence of reducing choices for CGM or durable insulin pump beneficiaries. Suppliers would not be required to carry all types and combinations of CGMs and durable insulin pumps under this proposal, which would push beneficiaries closer to a one size fits all model that would not meet their needs,” the lawmakers went on. “Indeed, these technologies are not universally interchangeable, and each beneficiary uses a specific device based on their clinical needs and physiology after consulting with their medical provider.”

The Diabetes Caucus co-chairs concluded, “Given these concerns, we urge CMS to not finalize these proposals. As we have stated in past communications to the agency, we believe it is more appropriate for CMS to reform coverage policies for these technologies in alignment with the latest clinical evidence and support streamlined access.”

Click HERE to read the full letter.

Senator Shaheen has helped lead efforts across the aisle to lower health care costs and increase access to care for Granite Staters and Americans. As co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, Shaheen and Collins have consistently pressed to hold insulin manufacturers, insurers and pharmacy benefit managers accountable for the skyrocketing cost of life-saving insulin. Their bipartisan Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act would comprehensively address the soaring cost of insulin, removing barriers to care and making it more accessible for millions more Americans. The Senators have also pushed for passage of their bicameral, bipartisan Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type 1 Diabetes Act to improve early detection and screening for type 1 diabetes.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-trump-pollster-highlights-broad-bipartisan-support-for-extending-aca-enhanced-premium-tax-credits-warns-of-consequences-of-inaction,"ICYMI: Trump Pollster Highlights Broad Bipartisan Support for Extending ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, Warns of Consequences of Inaction",2025-10-24,2025,2025-10,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: Yesterday, John McLaughlin—one of President Trump’s favored pollsters and former advisors—released a poll finding Americans overwhelmingly support extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits. The poll, conducted across key battleground districts between October 15-19, also highlighted the public’s understanding that the tax credits benefit hardworking Americans.

Among the key findings:

“The Enhanced Premium Tax Credits are SUPPORTED by 72% of voters, including 72% of Independents who will cast deciding votes in toss-up Congressional Districts in November 2026.”

“A majority of voters (51% to 36%) say they would be MORE likely to vote for ‘a Democratic candidate who fought to preserve and protect the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits’ rather than ‘a Republican candidate who refused to protect the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits and wanted them to expire.’”

“Among Independents, that margin of those who would vote for a Democratic candidate widens to 53% to 24%. Among Independent women, the gap is overwhelming (66% to 13%).”

“By a greater than 2 to 1 margin (55% to 23%), the majority of voters consider the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to be tax credits that lower the cost of health care rather than subsidies that increase government spending.”

“55% of voters say they would be LESS likely to vote for a candidate who wanted the credits to expire, resulting in a health care tax hike on working families.”

“57% say they would be LESS likely to support a candidate whose inaction caused premiums to skyrocket by an average of 75%, and 56% say they would be less likely to back a candidate whose inaction caused 4 million Americans to lose coverage.”

“With roughly a week until open enrollment begins, the American people are counting on Congress to come together and prevent suffocating premium hikes that will kick millions of people off of their health insurance and raise prices for millions more,” said Senator Shaheen, author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. “These recent findings send a strong message that our constituents are calling on us to get this done. I’m sincerely hoping that our colleagues on the other side of the aisle answer them.”

Shaheen leads efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/hassan-joins-colleagues-to-urge-donald-trump-to-reinforce-opposition-to-west-bank-annexation,Hassan Joins Colleagues to Urge Donald Trump to Reinforce Opposition to West Bank Annexation,2025-10-21,2025,2025-10,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"Senators press President to reinforce opposition to territorial annexation after Gaza ceasefire plan omits mention of West Bank

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan and 45 other Senate Democrats urged President Donald Trump to reinforce his stated opposition to the State of Israel’s annexation of territory in the West Bank amidst ongoing focus on implementing and sustaining the much-needed ceasefire in Gaza.

President Trump previously expressed his opposition to annexations, saying that he would “not allow Israel to annex the West Bank.” The recent ceasefire plan for Gaza omits any mention of the West Bank.

“In this moment, it is essential that the United States reject measures that undermine the viability of a negotiated resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” the Senators wrote in a letter signed by almost the entire Senate Democratic Caucus.

“As longstanding supporters of Israel’s security and Palestinian aspirations for statehood, we are unified in our opposition to unilateral measures by either party that undermine the prospect of lasting peace through negotiations to achieve a two-state solution. That includes any steps by Israel to annex territory or expand settlements that prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state.”

The Senators also reiterate their relief at the long-sought release of Israeli hostages from Gaza and the need for humanitarian aid to surge into Gaza, for the remains of all deceased hostages to be returned to their families, and for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to be sustained.

The Senators joining Schiff on the letter are Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.),Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.), Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Lisa Blunt-Rochester (D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Catherine Cortez-Masto (D-Nev.), Tammy Duckworth (D, Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) Mazie Hirono (D-Hawai’i), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Angus King (I-Maine), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).

Background: Earlier this year, Schiff and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) led a group of 44 Senate Democrats pushing for large-scale expansion of humanitarian aid into Gaza as part of diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire agreement and end the war in the region.

The full text of the letter can be found here and below.

Dear President Trump:

We write to express support for your comments opposing any efforts by the Government of Israel to annex territory in the West Bank and to urge your Administration to promote steps to preserve the viability of a two-state solution and the success of the Abraham Accords.

Since your plan for Gaza does not address the West Bank, it is imperative that your Administration reinforce your comments and emphasize its opposition to annexation. As longstanding supporters of Israel’s security and Palestinian aspirations for statehood, we are unified in our opposition to unilateral measures by either party that undermine the prospect of lasting peace through negotiations to achieve a two-state solution. That includes any steps by Israel to annex territory or expand settlements that prevent the establishment of a Palestinian state. Such steps have elicited deep concern and opposition from Arab partners and place at risk your past achievements under the Abraham Accords and the possibility of expanding them further. At the same time, terrorism, including the horrific terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, must be uniformly condemned and will not bring the region closer to peace.

We are relieved that the hostages have been released, and it is vital that humanitarian aid surge into Gaza; the remains of deceased hostages, including Americans Omer Neutra and Itay Chen, be returned to their families; and that the ceasefire be sustained. In this moment, it is essential that the United States reject measures that undermine the viability of a negotiated resolution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/amid-efforts-to-reopen-government-shaheen-hosts-health-care-roundtable-on-importance-of-extending-aca-enhanced-premium-tax-credits,"Amid Efforts to Reopen Government, Shaheen Hosts Health Care Roundtable on Importance of Extending ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits",2025-10-20,2025,2025-10,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Concord, NH) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits, continued her “Affordability Action Tour” with a roundtable discussion at New Futures with health care advocates, small business owners and Granite Staters that use the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace for their health insurance coverage and are at risk of significantly higher premiums if the enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of this year. Photos from today’s roundtable can be found HERE.

Key quotes from Senator Shaheen:

“We've actually tried to extend them [ACA enhanced premium tax credits] four times this year [...] that's what the fight over the government shutdown is about. And I happen to believe that we ought to be able to keep the government open and extend these premium tax credits to keep people on their health insurance.”

“As we've been having this debate in Washington, our [Republican] colleagues, they keep saying they don't expire until December, so why do we need to do anything right now? And we keep saying, because there's urgency; because insurance companies are setting the rates now.”

""We have the lowest number of uninsured ever in New Hampshire [...] and those premium tax credits have a lot to do with it. That has relieved some of the pressure on the health care system as a whole. [...] We've already had four facilities closed in New Hampshire since the passage of the legislation [Big Beautiful Betrayal] in the summer, because there's anticipation about what the impact of that's going to be.”

""Almost 50% of the people who are receiving the [ACA enhanced] premium tax credits are small business owners and their employees. And so, if this goes away, the options decrease dramatically. It's not just about people who are receiving those tax credits. It's also about all the other people who benefit, because the community health centers are operating; because their small businesses that are keeping the economy moving; and people are working. And it has a real impact.”

“When the costs go up, the healthy people are going to drop their health insurance. That means it's going to be a sicker and sicker risk pool. That it's going to cost more and more, and those costs are going to ripple through the whole system. So, this idea that we don't have to worry about this because it's only going to affect those people who get the premium tax credits, is wrong.”

“76% of people who are benefiting from these premium tax credits are in states that Donald Trump won in the presidency. 56% of them are in Republican congressional districts. 57% of people identify as MAGA Republicans who get these premium tax credits. So we need to let people know what's coming and what they can do about it, because this is the kind of thing that a grassroots effort really does make a difference.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits which are at the center of the ongoing government funding fight. In early February, Shaheen hosted a press conference at New Futures to highlight her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans. The legislation was Shaheen’s first bill introduced this Congress.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-collins-reintroduce-bipartisan-bill-to-lower-cost-of-prescription-drugs,"Shaheen, Collins Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs",2025-10-16,2025,2025-10,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), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, are reintroducing the Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act to help lower the cost of prescription drugs. The legislation would increase competition for generic drugs by providing better oversight of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) citizen petition process.

“Addressing the soaring price of prescription drugs is a tangible way that Congress can help lower health care costs and give families some breathing room in their budgets,” said Senator Shaheen. “By increasing competition, our bipartisan legislation would help bring more generic drugs to the market and reduce costs for the Granite State families who rely on them.”

“We know that increasing generic drug competition is key to lowering prescription drug prices for individuals and reducing drug spending overall. On average, generic drugs cost 80 to 85 percent less than their brand-name equivalents,” said Senator Collins. “This bipartisan bill would help address barriers that currently delay market entry for generic drugs, improving competition and saving patients money.”

The Ensuring Timely Access to Generics Act would work to increase generic drug competition through better oversight of FDA’s citizen petition process. The citizen petition process allows interested stakeholders, including drug companies, to bring concerns to the FDA’s attention regarding pending applications. Currently, the process is being exploited by bad actors who file citizen petitions in order to delay the approval of generic competitors and extend their patent protections. This legislation ensures the FDA can reject citizen petitions if they believe its primary purpose is to delay the approval of an application, thereby increasing competition in the marketplace and lowering costs for patients.

Senator Shaheen has led efforts across the aisle to lower health care costs for Granite Staters and Americans. As co-chairs of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, Shaheen and Collins have consistently pressed to hold insulin manufacturers, insurers and pharmacy benefit managers accountable for the skyrocketing cost of life-saving insulin. Their bipartisan Improving Needed Safeguards for Users of Lifesaving Insulin Now (INSULIN) Act would comprehensively address the soaring cost of insulin, removing barriers to care and making it more accessible for millions more Americans. The Senators have also pushed for passage of their bicameral, bipartisan Strengthening Collective Resources for Encouraging Education Needed (SCREEN) for Type 1 Diabetes Act, to improve early detection and screening for type 1 diabetes.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-vote-to-advance-defense-appropriations-bill,Shaheen Statement on Vote to Advance Defense Appropriations Bill,2025-10-16,2025,2025-10,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 on her vote to advance the Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Appropriations legislation in the Senate:

“I believe it is critical that the Senate and Congress return to a bipartisan appropriations approach and try to begin rebuilding trust. This vote would allow us to consider Senate appropriations bills which were passed out of committee with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bipartisan Senate appropriations defense bill will protect our national security and would ensure our men and women in uniform receive pay and benefits. We can, and should, try to move forward on a bipartisan appropriations process even as we work to prevent tens of millions of Americans from seeing a massive spike in their health insurance premiums in the coming days.

“More than anything else, what I hear from my constituents is a desire for us to work together in Washington to get things done. My vote today is a reflection of my commitment to do just that.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/passed-the-senate-annual-defense-bill-with-hassan-led-provision-to-crack-down-on-foreign-adversaries,PASSED THE SENATE: Annual Defense Bill with Hassan-Led Provision to Crack Down on Foreign Adversaries,2025-10-15,2025,2025-10,Democrat,Senate,NH,Margaret Wood Hassan,H001076,www.hassan.senate.gov,hassan,https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases,scraper,"WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 last week, which included key national security provisions that U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan secured and supported. The bill includes Senator Hassan’s bipartisan DETERRENCE Act, which increases criminal penalties on individuals who commit or attempt to commit violent crimes in the U.S. on behalf of foreign adversaries like Iran, measures that Senator Hassan supported to address the high cost of housing, and other key priorities for New Hampshire.

“Our government’s number one job is to keep people safe, and this year’s annual defense bill includes important bipartisan measures to help keep the United States safe, secure, and free,” said Senator Hassan. “I am glad that this annual defense bill has several measures that I introduced and pushed for, including bipartisan bills to stand up to our foreign adversaries, support Gold Star and surviving spouses, and make it easier for hard-working families to purchase a home. Despite our differences, my colleagues and I worked together to pass this legislation, demonstrating that progress is possible when leaders from both sides of the aisle can put country first to solve problems – which is exactly what is needed to end the ongoing government shutdown.”

Key measures that Senator Hassan authored and supported that are included in the Senate-passed NDAA include:

Senator Hassan’s bipartisan DETERRENCE Act, which holds offenders accountable and deters criminals, including criminal organizations, from taking money from foreign adversaries in exchange for committing certain crimes on American soil

Senator Hassan’s bipartisan Gold Star and Surviving Spouse Career Services Act, which increases access to job counseling services through the Disabled Veterans Outreach Program to spouses of members of the Armed Forces who died while serving in the military or of a service-connected disability

The ROAD to Housing Act, supported by Senator Hassan, which is a significant package to help make housing more affordable that includes funding to help build more homes for the middle-class, cuts red tape when building homes, and makes it easier for veterans to buy homes

A provision Senators Shaheen and Hassan helped secure to protect Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees, and other public shipyard employees, from the Trump Administration’s chaotic firings by exempting them from workforce reductions related to spending cuts, reprogramming of funds, or probationary status of employees

Other measures that Senator Hassan supported that are in the NDAA include:

A 3.8% pay raise for service members

Significant funding for Virginia-class submarines, which are repaired at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

Funding for construction projects that support Granite Staters, including at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, the Army National Guard’s Plymouth Training Center, and Pease Air National Guard Base

Increased access to health care for veterans at Department of Defense facilities

Reinforced support for Ukraine in its fight for freedom and additional protections for the important role that NATO plays in protecting our national security

Prohibitions on certain investments in Chinese technology that put our national security at risk

Senator Hassan is focused on keeping our country safe, secure, and free. Last year, she successfully passed into law critical measures in the annual defense bill, including a measure to help National Guard and Reserve members return to school after a mobilization or deployment. Senator Hassan has also been a champion of workers at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and has spoken out against the Trump Administration’s cuts and its hiring freeze at the Shipyard which were later reversed.

Additionally, Senator Hassan continues to work to lower housing costs for Granite Staters. Senator Hassan has spoken out about the ways in which President Trump’s reckless tariffs can raise the cost of building materials – which are passed onto families through higher home prices. Additionally, Senator Hassan has authored and co-sponsored bipartisan bills to lower housing costs that passed into law, including her bipartisan legislation to cut taxes for middle-class homeowners by restoring a tax cut for middle-class homebuyers with mortgage insurance, and a bipartisan bill to expand the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and help build more homes that working families can afford.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-republican-insurance-commissioner-and-national-leader-of-state-insurance-commissioners-urges-congress-to-move-immediately-to-extend-aca-tax-credits-before-november-1-open-enrollment-deadline,ICYMI: Republican Insurance Commissioner and National Leader of State Insurance Commissioners Urges Congress to Move Immediately to Extend ACA Tax Credits Before November 1 Open Enrollment Deadline,2025-10-14,2025,2025-10,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"**With open enrollment beginning on November 1 and millions of Americans facing skyrocketing health care costs, North Dakota’s Republican Insurance Commissioner called on lawmakers to “do this now.”**

(Washington, DC) – In case you missed it: On Saturday North Dakota’s Republican Insurance Commissioner Jon Godfread called on lawmakers in Congress to act quickly to extend the soon-expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits before open enrollment begins on November 1. Commissioner Godfread, a statewide elected Republican and President of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, told NPR that there are consequences of waiting to act until December.

Key points from Commissioner Jon Godfread:

On the urgency to act before open enrollment: Lawmakers need to “do this now.”

On the consequences of missing the November 1 deadline: “If Congress misses that deadline, consumers who log in to shop for a plan will see much higher premiums and they may not come back, even if Congress ultimately extends the credits by the end of December.”

On the National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ support for extending the tax credits: “Red state, blue state, appointed, elected — we have unanimous approval supporting these tax credits.”

On the possibility of Congressional action in the coming weeks: “Most states, if not all states, had their [insurance] carriers file two sets of rates — one with subsidies, one without. [...] And so if they do a clean extension of these subsidies, I think most states will be ready to go on that.”

“All across this country, Americans are receiving notices that their monthly premiums are about to skyrocket next year when the enhanced premium tax credits expire. Commissioner Godfread is right to sound the alarm, because we only have a matter of days to act before health care costs are permanently raised on November 1,” said Senator Shaheen, author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. “Time is of the essence. With too many families already struggling to make ends meet, we should be doing everything we can to avoid an outcome where millions of Americans can no longer afford their health insurance. This isn’t about partisan rhetoric or political gamesmanship – this is about the health and wellbeing of the American people. It’s high time President Trump and Republican leadership start heeding their calls.”

Shaheen leads efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-speaks-on-the-senate-floor-against-gop-budget-bill-that-raises-costs-and-takes-away-health-care-from-millions-of-americans,Senator Hassan Speaks on the Senate Floor Against GOP Budget Bill That Raises Costs & Takes Away Health Care From Millions of Americans,2025-10-10,2025,2025-10,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 delivered remarks on the floor of the U.S. Senate late last night on the harms of the Republican budget bill, which will take health care away from tens of thousands of Granite Staters, raise costs for families, make massive cuts to health care, and explode the national debt by trillions of dollars in order to pay for tax giveaways for corporate special interests and billionaires.

Senator Hassan also took to the airwaves with interviews on WMUR and MSNBC to make sure Granite Staters are hearing about the devastating impacts of the Republican budget bill.",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-new-data-shows-267000-veterans-to-lose-health-care-if-aca-enhanced-premium-tax-credits-expire,"ICYMI: New Data Shows 267,000 Veterans to Lose Health Care If ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire",2025-10-08,2025,2025-10,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, lead author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, highlighted new data from the Urban Institute showing that 267,000 veterans who use ACA enhanced premium tax credits will be priced out of health care coverage if Congress does not extend these tax credits before the end of the year.

“Over 600,000 veterans are projected to use ACA enhanced premium tax credits to access affordable health care coverage this year - but if Republicans fail to work with us to extend these tax credits, 267,000 of those veterans will lose their health care,” said Senator Shaheen. “That’s no way to treat the Americans who put everything on the line to serve our nation. We need to act now to extend these tax credits so that thousands of veterans don’t get priced out of the health care.”

If Republicans allow the enhanced premium tax credits to expire, annual out-of-pocket premium costs will more than double for ACA Marketplace enrollees on average. Without extension of these tax credits, 4 million Americans could lose their coverage and 20 million more could see significantly higher premiums.

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with Senator Baldwin and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/10/07/2025/senator-hassan-statement-on-anniversary-of-october-7-attack,Senator Hassan Statement on Anniversary of October 7 Attack,2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,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 released the following statement to mark the anniversary of Hamas’s attack on Israel on October 7:

“Two years ago today, Hamas terrorists launched a horrific attack on Israel. In a barbaric rampage, Hamas terrorists took hostages, employed sexual violence as a weapon of war, and slaughtered entire families, some 1,200 people, including many Americans. It is a day that lives in infamy, and we cannot forget those who were lost.

“Since the October 7 attack, we have witnessed a disturbing rise in antisemitism, extremism, and violence. On this anniversary, we must recommit ourselves to calling out and rejecting this hate, no matter what fringe it comes from.

“Looking ahead, it is absolutely essential that we work to build a better future in the Middle East. It’s critical that we do everything that we can to bring the hostages home, provide vital humanitarian relief to Gaza, end this war, and ensure that Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in security and peace.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-on-nprs-morning-edition-shaheen-highlights-growing-republican-recognition-of-importance-of-extending-aca-tax-credits-to-prevent-premiums-from-doubling,"ICYMI: On NPR’s Morning Edition, Shaheen Highlights Growing Republican Recognition of Importance of Extending ACA Tax Credits to Prevent Premiums from Doubling",2025-10-07,2025,2025-10,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), lead author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, joined NPR Morning Edition today to discuss the need to both reopen the government and protect access to affordable health care by extending the soon-expiring tax credits. If Republicans in Congress and the White House refuse to extend the tax credits, new findings suggest that premiums could more than double and that four million Americans could lose their health insurance entirely. Click HERE to listen to Senator Shaheen’s full interview.

During the interview, Shaheen cited a growing acknowledgment from Republicans that something must be done to address the looming expiration – highlighting that 76% of the people who get these tax credits to make health care more affordable live in states that President Trump won in November. The Senator also pushed back on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s claims that the administration will be forced to fire federal workers if the government stays shut.

Key quotes from Senator Shaheen:

“We ought to both be able to reopen the government, keep the government open, and we ought to be able to make sure that we're not kicking 4 million people off of their health insurance and raising the costs, as we heard from Julie, almost over doubling for some cases, the cost of health insurance for another 20 million people, because that has real ramifications for the entire health care system.”

“So this is going to have an impact on hospitals, on providers, on health clinics and we need to address it. And I'm encouraged that more and more of my Republican colleagues are saying, ‘Yes, we do need to address it. We recognize this.’ If you look at the data, 76% of people who benefit from these premium subsidies are in states that President Trump won in November. So the President, as we heard in his remarks yesterday, also is beginning to recognize that this is something that we need to address.”

“And what we've heard from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office is that if we don't address this until December, a million and a half people will lose their health insurance, and it's going to cost the federal government a lot more. So there are real reasons why getting this done quickly is important, and you know, it shouldn't be that difficult because nobody wants to see people who don't really need that help benefit from a program. We ought to all be able to agree that we don't want waste, fraud and abuse in the system. We ought to all be able to agree that the people who need this help the most are the ones who want to get it. And I think more and more people are recognizing that, yes, there is some real common ground that we should be able to find.”

On the Trump Administration’s threat to fire federal workers: “The fact is, the Trump Administration from day one started firing federal employees. I'm the top Democrat on the Foreign Relations Committee, and I watched the painful exercise with DOGE when they came in and cut virtually all of USAID and the foreign assistance programs that the United States has. I've watched the Veterans Administration cut people and then have to hire people back. The Department of Agriculture fire people and then have to hire people back because they didn't know what people do. The Food and Drug Administration fire people and then have to hire people back because they didn't have enough inspectors for our food safety. So, it is totally inaccurate for this administration to claim that it's the shutdown that's causing them to fire people. It's the shutdown that's giving them more of an excuse to fire people. But this has been happening from day one.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with Senator Baldwin and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

Last week, Shaheen hosted a spotlight forum on the need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Clock is Ticking: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits” featured several Democratic Senators and four witnesses.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-new-poll-shows-overwhelming-majority-of-americans_including-57-of-maga-republicans--support-extending-aca-tax-credits-that-allow-tens-of-millions-to-access-health-care,ICYMI: New Poll Shows Overwhelming Majority of Americans – Including 57% of MAGA Republicans – Support Extending ACA Tax Credits That Allow Tens of Millions to Access Health Care,2025-10-03,2025,2025-10,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), lead author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, is touting a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll showing that an overwhelming majority of Americans support extending ACA enhanced premium tax credits that allow tens of millions of Americans to access health care.

Key findings:

More than three-quarters (78%) of the public say they want Congress to extend the enhanced tax credits available to people with low and moderate incomes to make the health coverage purchased through the ACA’s Marketplace more affordable.

This includes a majority of both Republicans (59%) and “Make American Great Again” supporters (57%) who favor extending the tax credits which otherwise would expire at the end of the year.

Seven in ten (70%) Americans who purchase their own insurance say they would not be able to afford a doubling in their premiums without significantly disrupting their household finances.

Four in ten (42%) Marketplace enrollees say they would go without health insurance coverage if the amount they had to pay for health insurance each month nearly doubled.

If Republicans allow the enhanced premium tax credits to expire, annual out-of-pocket premium costs will more than double for ACA Marketplace enrollees on average. Without extension of these tax credits, 4 million Americans could lose their coverage and 24 million more could see significantly higher premiums.

The new poll represents another political pressure point for Republicans in Congress and the White House, as new reporting indicates the White House is increasingly worried about losing the health care policy fight. Pollsters aligned with President Trump—Tony Fabrizio and Bob Ward—found overwhelming bipartisan support for the tax credits, and another warned that Republicans’ failure to act would result in significant political consequences.

“The overwhelming majority of Americans—Republicans, Democrats and Independents—support extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits because they know that working Americans can’t afford to see their premiums double,” said Senator Shaheen. ""If we wait until the last minute, millions of Americans will lose their health coverage. There is a real urgency to extending these tax credits and given how many of our constituents would be impacted if they expire, I’m urging my colleagues across the aisle to help find a path forward.”

Shaheen?is leading efforts?in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark?Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with Senator Baldwin and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

This week, Shaheen hosted a spotlight forum on the need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Clock is Ticking: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits” featured several Democratic Senators and four witnesses.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-on-msnbc-cnn-and-fox-news-today-shaheen-makes-case-for-coming-together-to-reopen-the-government-and-extend-aca-tax-credits-that-lower-health-care-costs,"ICYMI: On MSNBC, CNN and Fox News Today, Shaheen Makes Case for Coming Together to Reopen the Government and Extend ACA Tax Credits that Lower Health Care Costs",2025-10-03,2025,2025-10,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), lead author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, took to MSNBC, CNN and Fox News today to discuss the need to work across the aisle to reopen the government and extend the soon-expiring health insurance tax credits that lower health care costs for millions of Americans. Shaheen spoke about her conversations with colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the interest in finding a deal on the ACA tax credits.

During the interviews, Shaheen warned that if Republicans fail to join Democrats in pushing for an extension, tens of millions of Americans will see their premiums double and four million people will lose their health insurance altogether. The Senator reiterated that it’s in the country’s best interest for Congress to act, highlighting that more than 70% of Americans who rely on the tax credits live in states that President Trump won, and 56% live in Republican Congressional districts. Earlier today, Shaheen touted a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll showing that an overwhelming majority of Americans –including 57% of MAGA Republicans – support extending ACA enhanced premium tax credits.

Key quotes from Shaheen during MSNBC’s Ana Cabrera Reports:

“The Democrats continue to believe that it's important that we provide some reassurance to people who are set to see their premiums for their health insurance rise dramatically by November 1st. There's real urgency about addressing that issue. Premiums are expected to double for most people who are on health insurance and so far, the Republican's position has been that ‘We're not willing to take that up. We're not willing to discuss how we get to a resolution until the government is reopened.’ I hope that we decide we can do both, because I think it's in America’s and the American people’s interests to ensure that we reopen the government, but also that we don't kick, 4 million people off of their health insurance and double the premiums for another 24 million.”

“I would hope that at some level, we've got to trust each other if we're going to get anything done. And, sadly, there has been on both sides of the aisle an unwillingness to try and find common ground to see how we can work together. And that's what we've got to do, because making sure that people have access to health care at a cost they can afford is fundamental to people being able to lead productive lives.”

Key quotes from Shaheen during CNN’s Inside Politics:

“We just heard from the Kaiser Family Foundation that even 57% of MAGA voters say they want to see these tax credits extended. So, this is not a Democrat or a Republican issue. It's an issue that affects everybody who needs access to health care – and that's been the sticking point.”

“In order to find that middle ground, it takes people on both sides of the aisle. And I think the good news is that people are still talking.”

“It's unfortunate that President Trump didn't call Congressional leaders together until the Monday, you know, about 24 hours before funding was due to run out, because this kind of a negotiation takes everybody at the table. And the fact that he is now, talking about firing more federal employees, which he's really been doing since day one when he took office, but that he's talking about halting funding that's going to blue states, states that have Democratic elected officials. That's not what the American people want to see, what the American people want to see is that we're going to come together, that we are going to address the challenges that face this country.”

Key quotes from Fox News’ America Reports:

“I think the reasonable position here is that we should open up government, and we should be able to make sure that people can afford their health insurance. And so I'm hopeful that saner heads can come together and reach an agreement that allows us to do both.”

“You know, I was a Governor. When I was Governor, I worked with my Republican legislature to figure out how we could address the issues facing the people of New Hampshire. That's what we need in Washington. And I would like to see leadership on both sides of the aisle coming together to figure out how to get this done. And I think getting the President to engage with the Congressional leadership is also important.”

“The credits don't expire until December, but the reality is that insurance companies are now setting their rates this month. People are going to start to enroll in health insurance November the 1st. And what we know, if we do nothing, that we've heard a number of studies that have pointed out, including the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, that say the cost of premiums are going to double for most of the people who are getting those credits, and that's a real problem for people because they won't be able to afford their health insurance. And it's a problem for people in red states and blue states. You know, over 70% of people who benefit from these premium tax credits are in states that President Trump won in the election. So I think there's a lot of interest on both sides of the aisle and what we can do to address this, because everybody understands it's a problem.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/icymi-on-fox-and-friends-shaheen-counters-false-republican-talking-point-on-government-shutdown-again-calls-for-bipartisan-cooperation-to-prevent-millions-of-americans-from-losing-health-insurance,"ICYMI: On Fox & Friends, Shaheen Counters False Republican Talking Point on Government Shutdown, Again Calls for Bipartisan Cooperation to Prevent Millions of Americans from Losing Health Insurance",2025-10-02,2025,2025-10,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, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), lead author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford health insurance, joined Fox News Channel’s Fox & Friends this morning to discuss her efforts to negotiate with colleagues in both parties to end the government shutdown and keep millions of Americans from losing their health insurance—and millions more from facing doubled premiums—by extending the soon-expiring ACA enhanced premium tax credits.

During the interview, Shaheen pushed back on the false claim from the White House and some Republicans in Congress that the government is shutdown because Democrats want to give free health care to undocumented immigrants. And Senator Shaheen highlighted the substantive and political importance of extending these tax credits for her Republican colleagues – noting that over 70% of their beneficiaries live in states carried by President Trump in 2024, and that Trump’s own pollsters have warned of a voter backlash in 2026 if Republicans don’t act. Click HERE to watch the full clip.

Key quotes from Shaheen:

“Well, I think this is an opportunity for us to talk to each other. I think we can address both keeping the government open and the health care needs of so many of our people. There's urgency about this because we know that if we don't address the premium tax credits, the subsidies that so many people have been getting to help afford health insurance, that they're going to see their rates double by November. And health insurance companies right now, this month are setting those rates. So we need to get together. We need to address this. This is an issue that affects both Democrats and Republicans.”

“Well, we know that Medicare, Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act health insurance market all prohibit anybody who's ‘illegal’ from getting access to health care. So what you're referring to is a provision that was put in place back when Ronald Reagan was president, that said hospitals and emergency rooms had to treat people who showed up and needed care. So the idea that this is an effort to make sure that ‘illegal immigrants’ can get health care is just not true.”

“What I am interested in seeing is that people who are going to get pushed out of their health insurance, because we're not willing to extend those tax credits are really going to be hurt, and that's going to affect the whole health care system. So I think we can agree we all want to deal with waste and fraud. [...] The ‘illegal immigrant’ is just a red herring that's designed to try and prevent people from talking about the real issue which is, ‘how do we provide health insurance for people in this country?’”

“When I was Governor, when we had an issue that we disagreed on, I went to my Republican legislature and I said, let's sit down. Let's figure out how we can address this so that you're comfortable and so that the citizens of New Hampshire are benefiting. That's what we need to be doing now. I think there are people on both sides of the aisle that want to do that, and I would hope the president wants to do that because, as his own pollster said, if the GOP lets these health insurance subsidies expire and premiums double for people across this country, the GOP is going to pay at the voting box next November. So it's in everybody's interest to get this done.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

Earlier this week, Shaheen hosted a spotlight forum on the need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Clock is Ticking: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits” featured several Democratic Senators and four witnesses.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-joins-colleagues-in-introducing-bills-to-support-federal-employees-experiencing-financial-hardship-during-shutdown,Shaheen Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bills to Support Federal Employees Experiencing Financial Hardship During Shutdown,2025-10-02,2025,2025-10,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 Democratic colleagues in introducing three bills, the Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act, the Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act and the Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act, that would support federal employees facing financial hardships during a government shutdown.

“During a government shutdown the majority of federal employees and many workers at federal contractors are forced to work without pay,” said Senator Shaheen. “That can be a huge and unexpected financial burden that many families can’t afford, especially at a time when costs are already too high. These commonsense bills would broaden the resources available to federal workers and contractors during a shutdown, providing some much-needed financial relief.”

The Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act would allow federal employees to withdraw funds from their Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) without being penalized if the government shutdown is prolonged, while ensuring that funds could be recontributed later on. During past shutdowns, many federal employees turned to their TSP retirement accounts to make hardship withdrawals to cover bills. However, there are penalties for withdrawing these funds, and barriers to recontributing funds once the government reopens.

The Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act and the Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act would help workers at federal contractors stay afloat when they face a financial hardship during a government shutdown. Unlike directly-employed federal workers, employees of federal contractors do not receive automatic backpay for any of the services they provide during a government shutdown. Specifically, the Emergency Relief for Federal Contractors Act would allow federal contractors to withdraw from their Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs), penalty-free, and the Fair Pay for Federal Contractors Act would ensure workers at federal contractors receive backpay.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-on-new-findings-that-aca-marketplace-premiums-will-more-than-double-if-congress-doesnt-act-we-must-find-a-path-forward,Shaheen on New Findings that ACA Marketplace Premiums Will More Than Double if Congress Doesn’t Act: ‘We Must Find a Path Forward’,2025-10-01,2025,2025-10,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), lead author of bicameral legislation that would permanently extend enhanced premium tax credits that help tens of millions of Americans afford health insurance, released the following statement on a new Kaiser Family Foundation analysis. The analysis warns that expiration of the tax credits is estimated to more than double what ACA Marketplace enrollees currently pay annually for premiums—a 114% increase from an average of $888 in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026.

“Allowing the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of this year means that 4 million Americans could lose their coverage, and 20 million more could see significantly higher premiums. Now, new estimates are showing that the financial burden of soaring health care costs for millions of Americans will be even worse than previously feared. Working people and families cannot afford to have their health insurance premiums double, as experts are predicting they will.

“It is imperative that both parties work together to find a path forward, extend these tax credits and stop families and individuals' insurance premiums from doubling. I have had encouraging conversations with colleagues from both sides of the aisle and I am eager to work with them to find common ground. At a time when so many Americans are struggling with high costs, delay is not an option and failure to find a path that keeps health care within reach for millions is unacceptable.”

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with Senator Baldwin and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

Yesterday, Shaheen hosted a spotlight forum on the need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Clock is Ticking: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits” featured several Democratic Senators and four witnesses.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:32:54Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-statement-on-federal-government-shutdown,Senator Hassan Statement on Federal Government Shutdown,2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,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 issued the following statement after voting for a proposal to keep the federal government open and protect access to health care:

“The American people want to be able to afford health care and they want to keep the federal government open. I voted today for a bill that would have done both. Unfortunately, President Trump and Congressional Republicans refused to work across the aisle and instead chose to shut the government down. I urge leaders on both sides of the aisle, including President Trump, to come to the negotiating table and reach an agreement to protect health care and keep the government open.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-hassan-johnson-and-reps-meng-salazar-lead-colleagues-in-reintroducing-bipartisan-bill-to-improve-security-for-houses-of-worship,"Senators Hassan, Johnson and Reps. Meng, Salazar Lead Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill to Improve Security for Houses of Worship",2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,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), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee and Ron Johnson (R-WI), as well as Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-NY) and Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) led the bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction of the Pray Safe Act, to establish a federal clearinghouse through which faith-based organizations, houses of worship, and other nonprofits could access information on safety and security best practices, available federal security grant programs, and safety training opportunities.

“Americans must be able to worship in peace, knowing that they are secure and free as they do. As our country witnesses a deeply troubling increase in the number of violent incidents and attacks that target places of worship, including this weekend’s horrible attack in Michigan, we need to do more to help houses of worship stay safe,” said Senator Hassan. “Our bipartisan bill is an important step to safeguard these sacred spaces, ensuring that faith-based organizations, houses of worship, and other nonprofits can access more support and federal resources so that their congregations can pray free from the fear of violence.”

“Similar to my Luke and Alex School Safety Act, the Pray Safe Act would codify a federal clearinghouse for best safety practices to help secure faith-based organizations and defend our religious freedoms. I am happy to cosponsor this legislation in light of recent attacks on churches across the country,” said Senator Johnson.

“No one should ever have to fear for their safety while practicing their faith,” said Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06). “However, we have seen an alarming rise in vandalism, violence, and terror targeting houses of worship, faith-based organizations, and other nonprofit organizations. It is vital that these organizations have the security resources they need, and ensuring their protection should always be a bipartisan priority. The Federal government should not sit idly by while faith communities experience attacks on their houses of worship. The security needs are only increasing and creating a dedicated resource for communities to improve their security would help stop these incidents before they happen. I am proud to have championed efforts to better protect houses of worship and nonprofits, and I’m pleased to continue doing so by joining my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to introduce this legislation. I look forward to working with them to deliver this bill to the President’s desk.”

“Freedom to practice one's religion is central to our nation's founding. Americans must be protected in their place of worship,” said Rep. Salazar (R-FL). “I’m proud to co-lead the Pray Safe Act, which will establish a federal repository of best security practices and grant opportunities to better protect Miami’s churches, synagogues, and religious organizations.”

""As ADL’s research has shown, antisemitism and other forms of hate continue to fuel threats against faith-based organizations and houses of worship,” said Jonathan Greenblatt, ADL CEO and National Director. “We are grateful to Representatives Grace Meng and Maria Salazar, as well as Senators Maggie Hassan and Ron Johnson, for reintroducing the bipartisan Pray Safe Act. This legislation will help ensure that synagogues, churches, mosques, and other faith communities have the resources, training, and best practices they need to stay safe and secure.""

“Jewish Federations strongly support the introduction of the Pray Safe Act, a piece of legislation which would strengthen security for all faith communities at this critical moment in our nation’s history. This weekend’s attack on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, so soon after the attack on the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis, make painfully clear the urgent need for this bipartisan bill. At a time of rising antisemitism and escalating threats to houses of worship, the Pray Safe Act would provide essential resources, training, and support to help keep synagogues, churches, mosques, and other sacred spaces safe. Protecting religious freedom begins with ensuring that every faith community can gather in peace and security,” said the Honorable Eric D. Fingerhut, CEO and President, Jewish Federations of North America

The Pray Safe Act directs the Department of Homeland Security to establish a Federal Clearinghouse on Safety and Security Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations, Faith-Based Organizations, and Houses of Worship. This centralized location will provide organizations with information about best practices and recommendations to enhance safety and security. In addition, the Clearinghouse will direct users to available federal resources and grant programs relevant to the safety and security of faith-based organizations and houses of worship.

The legislation is also co-sponsored by Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), James Lankford (R-OK), Rick Scott (R-FL), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Jacky Rosen (D-NV), and Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) in the Senate, and Representatives Daniel Goldman (D-NY), Max Miller (R-OH), Dave Min (D-CA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Don Bacon (R-NE), Lou Correa (D-CA), Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), Andre Carson (D-IN), and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL).

This effort builds on Senator Hassan’s work to strengthen security at houses of worship and nonprofits. In 2020, Senator Hassan helped pass into law bipartisan legislation to ensure that grant funding for houses of worship and nonprofit organizations be available to houses of worship and nonprofits in small states like New Hampshire, not just in major metropolitan areas. Senator Hassan also worked to quadruple funding for the program.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/10/01/2025/shaheen-colleagues-hold-spotlight-forum-warning-of-catastrophic-consequences-of-aca-tax-credit-expiration,"Shaheen, Colleagues Hold Spotlight Forum Warning of ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences of ACA Tax Credit Expiration",2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"**Senator Shaheen leads the bicameral legislation to permanently extend the soon-expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans**

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, hosted a spotlight forum on the need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Clock is Ticking: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits” featured several Democratic Senators and four witnesses. In recent months, Shaheen has?led the push?for Democrats to prioritize the tax credits and has consistently called on Republicans to come to the table to find a path forward. Click HERE to watch the full forum.

In addition to Shaheen, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Peter Welch (D-VT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) spoke at the forum.

Witnesses included: Sabrina Corlette, founder and co-director of the Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR), Jeff Baker, a small business owner from Manchester, NH, Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons, a patient advocate from Kennebunkport, ME and Dr. Maulik Joshi, the President and CEO of Meritus Health.

Key quotes from Senator Shaheen:

“So, there's real urgency to extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits and doing it now. Because kicking the can down the road is going to make a real difference for working Americans. And if the tax credits are allowed to expire entirely, it means that 4 million Americans could lose their coverage, and 24 million more could see significantly higher premiums.”

“So, without those tax credits, millions of Americans will have to make a difficult choice about what they’ll have to live without so they can afford health insurance. I think that’s unacceptable in the United States of America. So the American people should be concerned about the soaring cost of health care coverage, and we’re here to remind our colleagues across the aisle—some of whom have publicly and privately acknowledged the importance of getting this done—that the clock is ticking. Each day we wait makes the solution harder. Waiting to act will leave more Americans uninsured and it will cost patients more of their hard-earned income.”

“It is really important, as you pointed out Jeff, to raise this issue in a way so that the American people can understand what’s happening so that they can help encourage their elected officials to address it in a way that’s good for all Americans. [...] We will keep at it here in the Democratic Caucus to try and ensure that we can extend these tax credits.”

Key quotes from witnesses:

“Health insurers operating in the Marketplaces have proposed significant premium rate changes for plan year 2026. [...] These premium impacts will vary depending on family income, geographic location, and age. For example: A family of four earning $50,000 per year living in Nashua, New Hampshire will see their premiums jump from $9 to $186 per month, an almost 2000% increase; Two retirees in their early 60s, living in Kaukauna, Wisconsin earning $85,000 per year will see their premiums jump from $602 to $2,144 per month, or 250%; A 28-year-old living in Hillsboro, Oregon earning $25,000 per year will see their premiums jump from $8 to $97 per month, a 1113% increase. Perhaps counterintuitively, the end of the enhanced premium tax credits will also raise premiums for people who are not eligible for those tax credits,” said Sabrina Corlette, founder and co-director of the Georgetown University CHIR.

“It is no small thing to weigh the value of your life against access to affordable care. It is an agonizing burden to know that your ability to survive depends not just on your doctors or your treatment, but on whether or not you can afford an insurance premium. The Affordable Care Act and its enhanced tax credits make survival possible for me and millions of others. More than 50,000 Mainers rely on this support. Affordable coverage is not a luxury—it is our lifeline,” said Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons, a patient advocate from Kennebunkport, ME.

“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. We bring innovation, adaptability, and local investment. But unlike large corporations, we don’t have bargaining power. We can't negotiate lower prices for materials—or healthcare. For 37 years, Image 4 has offered health insurance to our employees. Every year, I brace myself for the renewal rates. And this year was the worst yet: a 34% increase in premiums—in one year. That kind of jump is unsustainable. It puts pressure on wages,” said Jeff Baker, founder and CEO of Image 4 in Manchester, NH.

“To a health care organization like mine, which is deeply committed to providing optimal, high-quality care, the expiration of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits would be devastating. People who lose insurance seek care less. They will delay care and then come to the emergency department as a last resort. Ultimately, it will cost the entire health care system more and result in poorer outcomes. Everyone in our communities will face longer waiting times and diminished access to emergency services,” said Dr. Maulik Joshi, President and CEO of Meritis Health.

Shaheen?is leading efforts?in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark?Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with Senator Baldwin and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-colleagues-hold-spotlight-forum-warning-of-catastrophic-consequences-of-aca-tax-credit-expiration,"Shaheen, Colleagues Hold Spotlight Forum Warning of ‘Catastrophic’ Consequences of ACA Tax Credit Expiration",2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,Democrat,Senate,NH,Jeanne Shaheen,S001181,www.shaheen.senate.gov,shaheen,https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press,scraper,"**Senator Shaheen leads the bicameral legislation to permanently extend the soon-expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans**

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), author of bicameral legislation to permanently extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, hosted a spotlight forum on the need for Congress to extend the soon-expiring tax credits that have made health care more affordable for tens of millions of Americans. The spotlight forum, entitled “The Clock is Ticking: Why Congress Must Extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits” featured several Democratic Senators and four witnesses. In recent months, Shaheen has led the push for Democrats to prioritize the tax credits and has consistently called on Republicans to come to the table to find a path forward. Click HERE to watch the full forum.

In addition to Shaheen, Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Angus King (I-ME), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Peter Welch (D-VT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) spoke at the forum.

Witnesses included: Sabrina Corlette, founder and co-director of the Georgetown University Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR), Jeff Baker, a small business owner from Manchester, NH, Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons, a patient advocate from Kennebunkport, ME and Dr. Maulik Joshi, the President and CEO of Meritus Health.

Key quotes from Senator Shaheen:

“So, there's real urgency to extending the ACA enhanced premium tax credits and doing it now. Because kicking the can down the road is going to make a real difference for working Americans. And if the tax credits are allowed to expire entirely, it means that 4 million Americans could lose their coverage, and 24 million more could see significantly higher premiums.”

“So, without those tax credits, millions of Americans will have to make a difficult choice about what they’ll have to live without so they can afford health insurance. I think that’s unacceptable in the United States of America. So the American people should be concerned about the soaring cost of health care coverage, and we’re here to remind our colleagues across the aisle—some of whom have publicly and privately acknowledged the importance of getting this done—that the clock is ticking. Each day we wait makes the solution harder. Waiting to act will leave more Americans uninsured and it will cost patients more of their hard-earned income.”

“It is really important, as you pointed out Jeff, to raise this issue in a way so that the American people can understand what’s happening so that they can help encourage their elected officials to address it in a way that’s good for all Americans. [...] We will keep at it here in the Democratic Caucus to try and ensure that we can extend these tax credits.”

Key quotes from witnesses:

“Health insurers operating in the Marketplaces have proposed significant premium rate changes for plan year 2026. [...] These premium impacts will vary depending on family income, geographic location, and age. For example: A family of four earning $50,000 per year living in Nashua, New Hampshire will see their premiums jump from $9 to $186 per month, an almost 2000% increase; Two retirees in their early 60s, living in Kaukauna, Wisconsin earning $85,000 per year will see their premiums jump from $602 to $2,144 per month, or 250%; A 28-year-old living in Hillsboro, Oregon earning $25,000 per year will see their premiums jump from $8 to $97 per month, a 1113% increase. Perhaps counterintuitively, the end of the enhanced premium tax credits will also raise premiums for people who are not eligible for those tax credits,” said Sabrina Corlette, founder and co-director of the Georgetown University CHIR.

“It is no small thing to weigh the value of your life against access to affordable care. It is an agonizing burden to know that your ability to survive depends not just on your doctors or your treatment, but on whether or not you can afford an insurance premium. The Affordable Care Act and its enhanced tax credits make survival possible for me and millions of others. More than 50,000 Mainers rely on this support. Affordable coverage is not a luxury—it is our lifeline,” said Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons, a patient advocate from Kennebunkport, ME.

“Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy. We bring innovation, adaptability, and local investment. But unlike large corporations, we don’t have bargaining power. We can't negotiate lower prices for materials—or healthcare. For 37 years, Image 4 has offered health insurance to our employees. Every year, I brace myself for the renewal rates. And this year was the worst yet: a 34% increase in premiums—in one year. That kind of jump is unsustainable. It puts pressure on wages,” said Jeff Baker, founder and CEO of Image 4 in Manchester, NH.

“To a health care organization like mine, which is deeply committed to providing optimal, high-quality care, the expiration of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits would be devastating. People who lose insurance seek care less. They will delay care and then come to the emergency department as a last resort. Ultimately, it will cost the entire health care system more and result in poorer outcomes. Everyone in our communities will face longer waiting times and diminished access to emergency services,” said Dr. Maulik Joshi, President and CEO of Meritis Health.

Shaheen is leading efforts in Congress to make health care more affordable through the preservation and extension of enhanced premium tax credits. Shaheen’s first bill introduction this Congress was her landmark Health Care Affordability Act—bicameral legislation with Senator Baldwin and U.S. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) to permanently extend the tax credits for Marketplace coverage that have lowered health care costs for millions of Americans.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-hegseth-publicity-stunt-at-quantico,Shaheen Statement on Hegseth Publicity Stunt at Quantico,2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,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, released the following statement:

“Today’s gathering proved to be nothing more than a waste of our generals’ time and American taxpayer money. This stunt reflects a Secretary who is primarily concerned with his public image and the approval of the President. It undermines the greatest military in the world to suggest that our senior-most officers need President Trump or Secretary Hegseth to tell them what it means to be a warfighter.

“Let’s be clear: Taking senior military officers out of the field where they're needed—including many who had to fly across the globe to be in-person—to hear the President and Secretary deliver a politically-tinged made-for-TV address will not make us stronger or more lethal. The Secretary’s job is to keep our service members safe and Americans out of harm’s way – and today’s speech was nothing short of a dereliction of that responsibility.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/shaheen-statement-on-vote-against-house-republicans-continuing-resolution-vote-for-senate-democrats-bill-to-fund-government-and-protect-health-care,"Shaheen Statement on Vote Against House Republicans’ Continuing Resolution, Vote For Senate Democrats’ Bill to Fund Government and Protect Health Care",2025-09-30,2025,2025-09,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 Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on her votes today against House Republicans’ continuing resolution and in favor of Senate Democrats’ bill to fund the government and protect access to affordable health care:

“I have been clear that my two priorities as we approach the end of the fiscal year are to avoid a government shutdown and to extend the ACA premium tax credits that keep affordable health care within reach for tens of millions of Americans. I voted for the continuing resolution that would accomplish both of those goals. Neither bill passed and it’s now critical for both sides to come together to find a path forward on both fronts.

“It is vital that we extend the ACA premium tax credits that I have championed for years. A report released today indicates that the 24 million Americans who rely on these tax credits – many of whom are small business owners and employees, older Americans and people living in rural communities – would see their health care premiums more than double if the credits expire. Failure is unacceptable, especially at a time when so many Americans are struggling with high costs. Delay is not an option as more and more Americans receive notices of skyrocketing premiums for next year. I have been in intensive conversations with colleagues from both sides of the aisle on how to find a path forward and I’m eager to work with my Republican colleagues to find common ground. The American people are counting on us to get this done.

“We must work quickly across the aisle to fund the government and we need to return to Congress’s bipartisan process of delivering spending packages that provide long-term certainty to our communities and federal agencies.”

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.hassan.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-hassan-recognizes-brenda-gallagher-of-meredith-and-pam-halsey-of-center-harbor-as-septembers-granite-staters-of-the-month,Senator Hassan Recognizes Brenda Gallagher of Meredith and Pam Halsey of Center Harbor as September’s Granite Staters of the Month,2025-09-29,2025,2025-09,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 Brenda Gallagher of Meredith and Pam Halsey of Center Harbor as September’s Granite Staters of the Month. Pam and Brenda have advocated for the preservation of one of New Hampshire’s iconic lake birds, the loon, for the past 10 years.

Pam and Brenda have been friends since 2015, when they decided to swim around the islands of Lake Winnipesaukee to raise awareness of loon preservation and the importance of maintaining good water quality in New Hampshire’s lakes. Brenda’s aunt was one of the founding members of the Loon Preservation Committee and taught Brenda the importance of protecting the black and white birds that live in the area.

This year, Pam and Brenda decided to continue their advocacy by swimming around the islands of Squam Lake. During the months of July and August, they swam around 28 of Squam’s islands, islands that ranged in circumference from 0.12 miles to 2.6 miles, completing swims around one to four islands per day as part of their goal to swim around each island. They were even joined on some days by loons swimming alongside them. Pam and Brenda’s dedication to the conservation of our state’s lakes and wildlife is a true example of the Granite State spirit of outdoor stewardship and is why Senator Hassan named them September’s Granite Staters of the Month.

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 Brenda Gallagher of Meredith and Pam Halsey of Center Harbor as September’s Granite Staters of the Month. Pam and Brenda have tirelessly worked to protect our environment, including by promoting the preservation of habitats for New Hampshire birds.

Pam and Brenda share a love of swimming and a deep appreciation for the loon, a black and white bird that is prolific in the Lakes Region, and is known for its haunting call. The loon is a symbol of the wild beauty of our state, but the local birds have been threatened by lead poisoning from fishing tackle. Brenda’s aunt was one of the founding members of the Loon Preservation Committee and taught Brenda the importance of safeguarding the birds and their habitats. Both women grew up vacationing on Lake Winnipesaukee and now live in the Lakes Region full-time. In 2015, the two friends decided to swim around the islands of Lake Winnipesaukee to raise awareness of both loon preservation and the importance of maintaining good water quality in New Hampshire’s lakes.

Continuing their advocacy for New Hampshire’s lakes, this year Pam and Brenda decided to push themselves even further and tackle all of the islands in Squam Lake. During the months of July and August, they swam around 28 of Squam’s islands, islands that ranged in circumference from 0.12 miles to 2.6 miles, completing swims around one to four islands per day as part of their goal to swim around each island. And they weren’t alone on these swims. In addition to friends and family who helped ferry them out to the islands in small boats and kept them safe from other oncoming boats, they were also often joined by loons. The daunting feat was their way of raising awareness for their cause of protecting loons and New Hampshire’s lakes.

Pam and Brenda’s dedication to the conservation of our state’s lakes and wildlife is a true example of the Granite State spirit of outdoor stewardship. Their steadfast and heartfelt commitment to New Hampshire’s wilderness is why I am privileged to name them September’s Granite Staters of the month.

###",1,2026-03-30T01:40:41Z,2026-04-06T19:10:29Z
https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/news/press/after-shaheen-advocacy-department-of-education-reimburses-funding-for-already-completed-ventilation-projects-at-mascoma-valley-elementary-schools,"After Shaheen Advocacy, Department of Education Reimburses Funding for Already Completed Ventilation Projects at Mascoma Valley Elementary Schools",2025-09-26,2025,2025-09,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 Appropriations Committee, applauded the reimbursement of promised funding from the U.S. Department of Education to the Mascoma Valley School District for completed ventilation projects at two elementary schools. After the School District was notified by the Department that its funding wouldn’t be reimbursed, Shaheen directly called on Education Secretary McMahon to investigate and reimburse the District at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing earlier this year.

“I’m pleased to see that the Department of Education heeded my calls and finally reimbursed the Mascoma Valley School District for already completed repairs to ventilation systems that help create a healthy and comfortable learning environment for students,” said Senator Shaheen. “Mascoma Valley, like so many rural school districts, stretch every dollar for the students they serve. That means when the federal government promises support, it needs to follow through. I’m going to keep putting pressure on Secretary McMahon to release every single dollar that is owed to our schools.”

After facing challenges finding contractors to replace inadequate HVAC systems at two of its elementary schools, Mascoma Valley School District received the Department’s approval for delayed use of COVID relief funds. The District completed the project with the assurance from the federal government that the cost would be reimbursed. Unfortunately, in May, the Department denied the School District’s reimbursement, even though the it had followed the rules and had previously received approval from the Department.

In the wake of federal funding cuts to programs that support New Hampshire’s schools and universities, Shaheen has been working to hold the Trump administration’s Department of Education accountable. Recently, Shaheen led the New Hampshire Congressional delegation in calling on the Department to restore Congressionally approved funding for the Education Alliance for New Hampshire’s Statewide Family Engagement Center grant, TRIO grants for the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Talent Search and McNair programs and the state’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). Shaheen also led the delegation in urging U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem to reconsider the termination of the Franklin School District’s Targeted Violence and Terrorism Prevention (TVTP) grant to support professional development and preventative measures against violence in schools and among students.

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