WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Ahead of the 50th anniversary of the ratification of the 26th Amendment tomorrow, Congressman Chris Pappas called for action to protect youth voting rights by passing his Protect The Youth Vote Act. Congressman Pappas first introduced the Protect the Youth Vote Act in 2020, and re-introduced his legislation in February alongside Representatives Joe Neguse (CO-02), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- 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 today that the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) will receive $400,000 to help address adverse youth experiences associated with exposure to trauma. Specifically, the funding was allo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined her fellow co-chairs of the Bipartisan Addiction and Mental Health Task Force, David Trone (D-MD), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA), and the co-chairs of the Addiction, Treatment, and Recovery Caucus, Reps. Tim Ryan (D-OH), David McKinley (R-WV), Paul Tonko (D-NY), and Dave Joyce (R-OH), to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral Comprehensive Addicti more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined a signing ceremony at the White House for a Resolution of Disapproval, introduced under the Congressional Review Act, to rescind a rule the Trump administration put in place on Nov. 16, 2020 to weaken, and in some cases fully eliminate, the requirements that oil and natural gas companies limit the amount of methane comi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement on June 28, 2021: * * * Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States dismissed a lawsuit filed by New Hampshire against Massachusetts for unfairly collecting income taxes from Granite State workers who have been working from home during the COVID-19 public health crisis. "I am extremely disappointed by the U.S. Supreme Court's decision not to consi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee, participated in a hearing entitled, "The CLEAN Future Act and Electric Transmission: Delivering Clean Power to the People." During the hearing, Members heard from energy experts, including senior leadership from the Department of Energy, about steps Congress can take to bolster and strengthen our nation's clean energy inf more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), a Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, voted in favor of H.R. 3684, the INVEST in America Act. This legislation includes critical investments in our nation's infrastructure to bolster local projects -- like roads, bridges, and highways -- as well as to minimize the impact of climate change. "We have the opportunity to bolster our nation's infrastructure, make bold more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02), voted in favor of H. Res. 503, legislation that will establish a select committee in the House of Representatives to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol. "I was both a victim and a witness on January 6th when pro-Trump terrorists attacked the U.S. Capitol and attempted to disrupt the peaceful transfer of power," said Rep. Kuster. "During the unpreced more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Markwayne Mullin (OK-02), David Trone (MD-06), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-03), and G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) recently introduced legislation to help overdose victims by closing a dangerous information gap that keeps prescribers uninformed about a patient who overdoses. The Improving Medicaid Programs' Response to Overdose Victims and Enh more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- 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 CARA Local Drug Crises Grants to help stem the substance use disorder epidemic in New Hampshire. The recipients include the Dover Coalition for Youth and the Raymond Coalition for Youth, each of which w more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: hris Pappas (NH-01) helped introduce the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act. This bill will prevent the over-taxation of individuals who telework in one state for companies located in another. Pappas was joined by Reps. Jim Himes (CT-04), Annie Kuster (NH-02), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05). The number of Americans telecommuting and working from home at least part-time has increased in rece more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) released the following statement after joining a bipartisan vote to establish a House Select Committee to investigate the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021: "The January 6th insurrection shocked the world, undermined our republic, and threatened to derail our democratic process with violence and chaos," said Congressman Pappas. "It is more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, 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 today that the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) will receive $400,000 to help address adverse youth experiences associated with exposure to trauma. Specifically, the funding was al more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Infrastructure legislation that Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) helped craft as a member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure has passed the House. The legislation contains several New Hampshire priorities Pappas fought for as a member of the Committee, including provisions to reimagine active transportation, fund commuter rail, and address PFAS contamination. The Investing in a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: 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 CARA Local Drug Crises Grants to help stem the substance use disorder epidemic in New Hampshire. The recipients include the Dover Coalition for Youth and the Raymond Coalition for You more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Rep. Annie Kuster (D-NH-02) and Rep. Dave Joyce (R-OH-14) introduced the bipartisan National Sexual Assault Hotline Grants Reauthorization Act. This legislation reauthorizes important federal grants for the National Sexual Assault Hotline (NSAH). NSAH, operated by RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), is the nation's primary provider of services to survivors of sexual violence and includes the N more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Jahana Hayes (CT-05), introduced the Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act. This bill will prevent the over-taxation of individuals who telework in one state for companies located in another. The number of Americans telecommuting and working from home at least part-time has increased in recent years with technological advanc more PR

DURHAM, New Hampshire, June 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 28, 2021: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited the Bunker Creek Bridge Replacement Project today to highlight infrastructure needs across the state, and was joined by New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT) officials, including NH DOT Commissioner, Victoria Sheehan. Senator Hassan is a member of the bipartisan group of Senators who reached an agreement with the White House on  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan recognized Maurice Mailhot of Berlin as June's Granite Stater of the Month for his work and dedication to redesign the Veterans Memorial Park in Berlin. A Korean War veteran who was awarded two Purple Hearts during his service, Maurice is a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Last year, Maurice was asked by his fellow VFW members to lead and coordinate ef more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following statement: * * * Following the news that the Supreme Court declined to hear New Hampshire's complaint against Massachusetts for unfairly taxing Granite Staters as a matter of original jurisdiction, Senator Hassan issued the following statement. "People working full-time in New Hampshire should not have to pay another state's income tax. To not even hear a case that impacts so many Granite Staters' and Americans'  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan visited the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion in Gilford and Twin Barns Brewery Co. in Meredith today to discuss their recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and plans for the summer. During the visits, Senator Hassan heard from the businesses about the importance of the COVID-19 relief that Senator Hassan helped secure, and how this funding is helping them recover and keep their d more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 29, 2021: 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 today that the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) will receive $400,000 to help address adverse youth experiences associated with exposure to trauma. Specifically, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: 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 CARA Local Drug Crises Grants to help stem the substance use disorder epidemic in New Hampshire. The recipients include the Dover Coalition for Youth and the Raymond Coalition for Yo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: On June 23, 2021, the Small Business Council of America (SBCA) presented its 38th Annual Congressional Awards. The SBCA is a national non-partisan nonprofit organization which has represented the interests of more than 100,000 privately-held and family-owned organizations on federal tax, employee benefit and health care issues for more than forty years. The Congressional Awards are presented on a bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) announced the creation of an Office of Public Participation (OPP). The move follows Shaheen's call and legislation she previously introduced to enact measures that strengthen the role of residential and small commercial energy consumers in the agency's decision-making process. "Fro more PR

HOOKSETT, New Hampshire, July 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on July 1, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) launched her 'Investing in the American Worker' Kitchen Table Tour, which will take her across the state to meet with working families about the pressing issues facing Granite Staters as they recover from the pandemic. During the first stop, Shaheen sat down with the Hobbs family of Hooksett to discuss the shortage of affordable, quality  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to decline hearing a lawsuit filed by New Hampshire arguing that Massachusetts violated New Hampshire's sovereignty by altering income tax collection rules. Senators Shaheen and Hassan recently introduced legislation to address this, which would prevent other states from taxing Granite S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on July 1, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member and the only woman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement in response to the Biden administration's release of a report on the status of the implementation of bipartisan legislation that Shaheen authored with Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and was signed into law in 2017. Shaheen's Women, Peace  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 25, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra urging the Biden administration to dedicate HHS resources to help support New Hampshire family planning clinics due to a gap in grant funding. Shaheen's letter comes on the heels of New Hampshire Republicans forcing dangerous anti-abortion and anti-family plannin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 29, 2021: U.S. Senators 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 today that the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester (MHCGM) will receive $400,000 to help address adverse youth experiences associated with exposure to trauma. Specificall more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on June 30, 2021: 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 CARA Local Drug Crises Grants to help stem the substance use disorder epidemic in New Hampshire. The recipients include the Dover Coalition for Youth and the Raymond Coalition for Y more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: Following U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan's successful efforts to secure $3 billion in dedicated federal funding to support students with disabilities in the American Rescue Plan, Senators Hassan and Jeanne Shaheen announced today that New Hampshire will receive more than $11.7 million to help address the unique needs of students who experience disabilities in New Hampshire. "Students who experience disabi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, led a bipartisan group of Senators to reintroduce the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act. This bipartisan legislation would expand Medicare coverage for diabetes self-management training (DSMT) sessions, where diabetes educators help train Medicare patients on how to manage th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) in a letter calling on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts for the nine million Americans living abroad. The Senators urged the administration to donate supplemental doses to U more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) in a letter calling on U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts for the nine million Americans living abroad. The Senators urged the administration to donate supplemental doses to  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) led a bipartisan group of Senators in reintroducing the Global Respect Act. This legislation would impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for human rights violations against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and intersex (LGBTI) individuals abroad. The bill is also  more PR