PORTSMOUTH, New Hampshire, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 4: Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) participated in a virtual briefing with Lonza, a Portsmouth-based pharmaceutical company, on the firm's efforts to manufacture Moderna's mRNA-1273 COVID-19 vaccine candidate. The vaccine is nearing approval from the Food and Drug Administration, following the release of studies highlighting its efficacy in protecting against the COVID- more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 3: The U.S. Senate and House today released the compromise agreement on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, which includes key priorities that Senator Hassan introduced and championed to protect the national security of Granite Staters and all Americans. Bipartisan amendments that Senator Hassan introduced to address drone threats to service members overseas and create a more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 4: The Wounded Veterans Recreation Act - bipartisan, bicameral legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) - was signed into law yesterday. The Wounded Veterans Recreation Act will ensure free lifetime entry to U.S. national parks and other federal lands for all veterans who incurred or aggravated disabilities while serving in the U.S. military. Unde more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Enzi (R-WY) released the following statements after the House passed bipartisan legislation that they introduced in the Senate earlier this year to allow the U.S. Mint to adjust the metal content of circulating coins to save taxpayer dollars. "This commonsense, bipartisan bill would save millions of taxpayer dollars, according to the Government Accountabilit more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after the House voted on the MORE Act: "This is an incredibly important conversation to have, and it deserves the appropriate time and consideration from Congress," said Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01). "There are elements of the MORE Act that I strongly support, including de-scheduling marijuana at the federal level and empowering stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 1: Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) is renewing her call for the passage of a COVID-19 response package following the announcement of a bipartisan, bicameral proposal. "Across New Hampshire, there is an urgent need for a bold response to the COVID-19 pandemic to address both the economic and health consequences of this crisis," said Kuster. "I've spoken to small business owners, struggling individ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 4: Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) spoke on the House floor calling for Congress to immediately pass bipartisan coronavirus relief to support struggling Granite State communities. Kuster has been a strong advocate for more federal relief and recently renewed her call for the passage of a comprehensive COVID-19 response package following the announcement of a bipartisan, bicameral proposal which wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 4: Today, Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined 58 other Members of Congress in sending a letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committees in support of robust funding in the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) spending bill to protect communities from harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemicals. The letter outlines tens of millions of dollars in efforts to urgently address PFAS chemicals and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Dartmouth College $2,396,689 in federal funding appropriated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following joint statement after President Trump authorized an extension of the New Hampshire National Guard's activation through March 31, 2021 to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis, but maintained reduce more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 3: Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Chair of Oversight and Investigations for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs, introduced the Strengthening VA Whistleblower Protection Act Of 2020 which takes critical steps to improve the VA's ability to protect whistleblowers and better investigate claims of wrongdoing. The Department of Veterans Affairs and our veterans have greatly benefited  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after the final National Defense Authorization Act of 2020 was reported out of the Conference Committee containing key New Hampshire priorities. Pappas successfully fought for several New Hampshire priorities in the bill, including temporarily blocking a DOD plan that would bar veterans and their families from accessing military treatmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 3: Today, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) supported the passage of a package of bipartisan legislation to strengthen small business loan programs as our communities continue to cope with the economic impacts of COVID-19. H.R. 8211, the 504 Modernization and Small Manufacturer Enhancement Act of 2020, which Congressman Pappas co-sponsored, will increase the maximum loan terms for manufacturing l more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: New Hampshire's Congressional delegation issued the following joint statement after President Trump authorized an extension of the New Hampshire National Guard's activation through March 31, 2021 to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis, but maintained reduced federal funding support. Since August 21st, New Hampshire has only been reimbursed 75 percent for the Guard's activation rather than the previous r more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to establish a 12-month fellowship program in the Senate for Gold Star children, spouses, and siblings. The fellowship program aims to bring the unique perspective of Gold Star family members to Senate offices. The bipartisan resolution was introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Gary Peters (D-MI). "The loved ones of fallen ser more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on Nov. 30: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement after President-elect Joe Biden announced today that he will nominate Janet Yellen to be the next Secretary for the United States Department of the Treasury. "As former chair of the Federal Reserve and Council of Economic Advisors, Janet Yellen is exceedingly qualified to lead the Treasu more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 1: Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen - a senior member of the Senate Appropriations and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees - announced a new, bipartisan framework to provide emergency relief to communities impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, along with U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Lisa Murkowski ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and additional colleagues in urging the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to prioritize efforts to study and understand the impact of the pandemic on the mental health of children and young adults. In New Hampshire, reports indicate that a growing number of children are facing unprecedented mental health challenges amid thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, joined her colleagues in introducing the Keeping All Students Safe Act to protect students from dangerous seclusion and restraint discipline practices in schools. According to the most current data from the Civil Rights Data Collection, 101,990 students were subjected to seclusion or restraint during the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), John Cornyn (R-TX), and Tina Smith (D-MN) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of their colleagues in calling for the House to pass two pieces of legislation, which unanimously passed the Senate earlier this year, to help prevent child abuse and improve mental health support for at-risk children. "As the 116th Congress comes to a close, we write to urge the House to pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Dartmouth College $2,396,689 in federal funding appropriated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following joint statement after President Trump authorized an extension of the New Hampshire National Guard's activation through March 31, 2021 to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis, but maintained red more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 3: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after Senate and House conferees released the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The annual legislation authorizes national defense objectives for the fiscal year. Senate and House Armed Services Committee leadership released the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 1: Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen - a senior member of the Senate Appropriations and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees - announced a new, bipartisan framework to provide emergency relief to communities impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, along with U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Lisa Murkowski  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Dartmouth College $2,396,689 in federal funding appropriated under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) A more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following joint statement after President Trump authorized an extension of the New Hampshire National Guard's activation through March 31, 2021 to help respond to the COVID-19 crisis, but maintained re more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Spending Oversight and Emergency Management issued the following testimony by Denis Goulet, president of the National Association of State Chief Information Officers, and commissioner for the Department of Information Technology in New Hampshire, as part of a video conference hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Defending Our Communities From Cyber Threats Amid COVID-19" on Dec. 2: Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 2: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Finance Committee, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and a bipartisan group of their colleagues are pushing to include a bipartisan proposal to provide tax relief for craft breweries in an end-of-year legislative package. The bipartisan Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, cosponsored by Senators Hassan and Shaheen, would per more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Dec. 2: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) - a member of the Senate Finance Committee -are leading a push with a bipartisan group of lawmakers to include a proposal to provide tax relief for craft breweries in an end-of-year legislative package. The bipartisan Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act, cosponsored by Senators Shaheen and Hassan, would permane more PR