WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate on Sept. 17, 2026, for the Canterbury Shaker Village National Heritage Area Study Authorization Act (S. 2801). * * * S. 2801 would direct the National Park Service (NPS) to study the feasibility and suitability of designating the Canterbury Shaker Village National Historic Landmark in New Hampshire as a national heritage area. The study itself would not designate the village as a national heritage area: such a designation would require a subsequent act more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander, Escobar Express Concern for Apparent Lack of Support for VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans * Washington, D.C. - This week, Representatives Maggie Goodlander (NH-2) and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) led a group of ten Democratic Members of Congress in a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Doug Collins expressing their concern for the apparent lack of support for the VA Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (ACWV). T more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander, Harrigan Launch Bipartisan Hydropower Caucus to Lower Energy Costs * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) launched the bipartisan Hydropower Caucus, a new forum to bring together Members of Congress with hydropower and marine energy experts across federal agencies, industry, and stakeholder organizations. The caucus will support and advocate for America's fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Maggie Goodlander, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Goodlander, Veteran Members of Congress Pass War Powers Resolution to End Unauthorized War in Iran * Washington, D.C. -Today, the House of Representatives voted for the third time to demand an end to the Trump administration's unauthorized war with Iran. H. Con. Res. 93, introduced by Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and eight other veteran members of Congress, would direct the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostiliti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Helps Introduce New Legislation to Stop Tax Giveaways for Data Centers * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Representatives Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Don Davis (NC-01) in introducing the Reverse Big Ugly Tax Breaks for Data Centers Act, which would rein in tax giveaways for data center development. Last year, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) significantly expanded tax breaks that have helped spur the constru more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Helps Pass Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act * #Legislation would require state authorities consider enacting measures to ensure data centers pay their own way, instead of passing costs onto consumers Yesterday Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) voted to pass the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act. The legislation would protect American families from the costs of energy and grid upgrades required for new data centers by requiring st more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas Statement on Need for Russian Sanctions * Today Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following statement after voting no on H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026: "The United States must stand with Ukraine and hold Russia accountable for its invasion and continued war against a sovereign nation. I support strong sanctions that will punish Russian leadership and weaken its economy and ability  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Pappas-Backed Major Richard Star Act Discharge Petition Hits 218, Forces Vote to Correct Injustice for Veterans * Following the Major Richard Star Act's discharge petition hitting its necessary 218 signatures, Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), a member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee (HVAC) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, released the following statement: "It's past time to eliminate the 'wounded ve more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED THE HOUSE: Pappas's Bipartisan Bill to Honor Fallen Law Enforcement, Strengthen Officer Safety * The National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act, introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), Congressman Troy E. Nehls (TX-22), and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), was brought to the floor in the House yesterday and passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. This bipartisan legislation would establis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED THE HOUSE: Pappas's Bipartisan Combating Illicit Xylazine Act * This week the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which was introduced by Congressman Chris Pappas(NH-01) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta(CA-19), unanimously passed the House of Representatives. This bill would list xylazine as a Schedule III controlled substance while protecting the drug's legal use by veterinarians, farmers, and ranchers. The legislation now heads to the Sena more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 NEW DATA: Families Have Had to Spend an Additional $4,200+ on Everyday Essentials Under President Trump Updated State and Congressional District Fact Sheets on Rising Costs Under Trump WASHINGTON - While President Trump promised Americans that he would stop inflation and lower gas prices, hardworking families have instead had to spend an additional $4,200 on goods and serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 10, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20510 Dear Secretary Kennedy, Record numbers of Americans are contracting measles, falling sick with a parasite, and struggling to afford the health care that they need. At the same time, yo more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Leads Senate Democrats in Urging Rubio to Ensure State Department Inclusion in Force Posture Review WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Angus King (D-ME), Jackie Rosen (D-NV)  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key Ambassadorial Positions WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a committee hearing to consider the nominations of Henry Wooster to be Ambassador to Kenya, Peter Lord to be Ambassador to B more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 17, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing for Key Ambassadorial Positions WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, delivered opening remarks during a committee hearing on the nominations of Michael Young to be Ambassador to Serbia, Ronald Johnson to be Ambassador to Bosni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Statement on House Passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Ranking Member Shaheen Urges House Lawmakers to Support Swift Passage of Sanctioning Russia Act WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to her fellow lawmakers in the House of Representatives urging for swift passage of the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Ir more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Presses ICE for Accountability and Transparency Following Whistleblower Complaint Over Agency's Failure to Properly Vet New Recruits * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a Senior Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, is pressing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for accountability and transparency after a new whistleblower report revealed that the Trump Adminis more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Pushes Postal Service to Immediately Halt Implementation of Unconstitutional Vote-by-Mail Restrictions * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, joined an effort from the Committee to push the United States Postal Service (USPS) to immediately halt implementation of President Trump's unlawful vote-by-mail executive order and rescind its recent more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Raises Alarm Bells Over ICE's Neglect of Counter-Fentanyl Responsibilities * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, pressed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for answers about its apparent neglect of its responsibilities to combat illegal fentanyl trafficking. Her request follows a new Department of Homeland Security Offi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Hassan Statement on Clarity Act Vote * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statement on the Senate's vote today on the Clarity Act: "As cryptocurrency usage grows, so does the need for Congress to establish strong legal standards that protect consumers, public safety, and our national security. I support establishing a regulatory framework that reduces uncertainty for this technology to help our bus more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Hassan and Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Significantly Streamline Application Process for Federal Addiction-Related Grant Funding * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced bipartisan legislation to make it easier for organizations on the front lines of the addiction crisis to apply for grants to prevent substance use in the first place, provide addiction treatment, and help people na more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Hassan, Capito Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Concussion Awareness Day * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) reintroduced a resolution recognizing today, Friday, September 18th, as National Concussion Awareness Day. Senator Hassan has championed Concussion Awareness Day since her time as Governor of New Hampshire, following the advocacy of Granite Stater Brooke Schuessler. "Re more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Hassan Demand Answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Cost of Iran War Shaheen, Hassan Demand Answers from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Cost of Iran War * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined their Senate colleagues in a letter to Secretary  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 18, 2026 Shaheen, Schatz, Murray, Reed, Warner, Coons Statement on Deadly Iranian Wedding Strike WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Brian Schatz (D-HI), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Sen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 15, 2026 Shaheen, Van Hollen, Kaine, Sanders Lead 20+ Senators in Introducing Privileged Resolution Seeking Answers on West Bank Violence The Senators' resolution - introduced Monday night - would require a report on increasing violence in the West Bank, including deaths of American citizens WASHINGTON - This week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Wicker Lead Bipartisan Senators in Introducing Resolution Recognizing U.S. National Interest in Supporting Russian Democracy Advocates Ahead of Russian Democracy Dialogue September 16, 2026 WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Roger Wicker (R-MS), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Su more PR