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Aug. 26, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on Kabul Bombings Sen. Maggie Hassan
July 28, 2021 Senator Hassan Discusses How to Improve Access to Retirement for Military Spouses and Women at Senate Finance Committee Hearing Sen. Maggie Hassan
Sept. 26, 2022 Tillis, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure that Servicemembers Do Not Lose Out on Education Benefits Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cortez Masto Calls on Admin to Speed Loan Forgiveness Program Changes for Military Service Members Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 19, 2021 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Access to National Guard and Reserve Retirees Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 20, 2021 Rubio, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Prioritizing Veterans' Employment and Education Program at the VA Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 20, 2021 Following Revealing Report, Ernst, Pappas, Hassan, and Hinson Take Action to Crack Down on Sexual Harassment at VA Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 American Legion: Senate praises American Legion, other VSOs for pandemic efforts Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 20, 2021 Rubio, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Prioritizing Veterans' Employment and Education Program at the VA Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 21, 2021 Collins, Hassan, Lankford, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 Senators Hassan & Ernst, Representative Pappas & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support "Green Alert" Systems to Help Locate At-Risk Missing Veterans Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help states implement "Green Alert" systems to locate at-risk veterans when they go missing so that they can receive appropriate care, similar to the AMBER Alert system for children or Silver Alert system for older Americans. "After returning home from protecting our nation and working to keep Americans safe, secure, and free, far too many veterans struggle with mental health concerns," said Senator Hassan. "The National Green Alert Act would help states to set up a system to quickly locate at-risk veterans who go missing. This is an important step in upholding our commitment to providing veterans with the support that they have earned and deserve after all that they have sacrificed for our country." "As a combat veteran, I know firsthand the challenges and hardships many of our veterans experience when they return home from serving our country," said Senator Ernst. "We owe it to these heroes to make sure they have the support and care they deserve. I'm hopeful that our bipartisan legislation, which will create an alert system to quickly help locate veterans who tragically go missing, will go a long way to protect those in crisis." "It is our collective responsibility to support our veterans, especially those who may be struggling with depression or PTSD from their time in service," said Representative Pappas, who serves as Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "This legislation will support states' abilities to create effective Green Alert systems to alert the public and greatly improve an at-risk veteran's chances of returning home safely. I am proud to help introduce this bipartisan and bicameral legislation which furthers our collective goal of protecting the men and women who have worn our country's uniform." "We are all familiar with AMBER and Silver Alerts and how effective they are, and it makes sense to have a system to help locate at-risk veterans during a time of need," said Representative Miller-Meeks. "Making sure that our veterans receive the care they need is one of my top priorities as a Member of Congress. I am proud to join in introducing this reasonable and bipartisan legislation to better serve our veterans." The bipartisan National Green Alert Act would establish a commission with members from the Departments of Justice, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services, as well as state and local officials and veterans. The Commission would work to develop best practices and provide technical assistance to states to establish a Green Alert system that would be used to alert law enforcement and the public in the event of a veteran's disappearance. Additionally, the Commission would provide a report to Congress after two years of enactment on recommendations for any appropriate additional actions to support states as they develop Green Alert systems. See bill text HERE. Senator Hassan is working to ensure that veterans in New Hampshire and across the country have access to the resources and services that they need and have earned. The American Rescue Plan that Senator Hassan helped pass into law strengthens veterans' health care services, including to support mental health and telehealth, and also includes significant funding for job training to help veterans get good-paying jobs. Senator Hassan also helped secure key priorities for Granite State veterans in the bipartisan veterans package that was signed into law earlier this year, including the Deborah Sampson Act, which Senator Hassan joined in introducing to eliminate barriers to care and services that many women veterans face. The bipartisan package also included a number of other measures cosponsored by Senator Hassan, including supporting veterans experiencing homelessness, helping veterans safely dispose of unwanted medication, and helping address the high rate of unemployment among veterans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, last year Senator Hassan cosponsored bipartisan legislation, which is now law, to improve veterans' access to mental health care in New Hampshire and across the country. Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Introduced by Senators Hassan & Tillis to Honor Veterans Service Organizations for Supporting Veterans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Maggie Hassan
May 18, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Demanding Clarity For Military Spouse Teleworking Program Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 21, 2021 Collins, Hassan, Lankford, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen. Maggie Hassan
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
April 21, 2021 Collins, Hassan, Lankford, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
June 9, 2021 Shaheen, Hassan Announce New Legislation to Clean Up PFAS at Military Installations with Highest Levels of Contamination Sen. Maggie Hassan
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Senators Hassan, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight "Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Senators Hassan, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Further Protect Service Members from Unfair Telecom Contracts Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Senator Hassan Shares Story of NH Service Member Who Died by Suicide to Push Pentagon for More Mental Health Support for Service Members & Veterans Sen. Maggie Hassan
Nov. 1, 2021 Emergency Relief for Servicemembers Act Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 2, 2021 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Stronger Benefits to Military Survivors and Families Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 21, 2021 Lankford, Collins, Hassan, Bennet Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Letter Asking VA to Work with Pease Air National Guard Base on New Toxic Exposure Initiative Sen. Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen. Maggie Hassan
Oct. 8, 2021 Kuster Meets With New Hampshire VFW, Highlights Legislative Priorities Rep. Annie Kuster
July 27, 2021 Kuster, Katko, Speier, Joyce Hold Bipartisan Roundtable on Military Sexual Trauma Rep. Annie Kuster
Aug. 26, 2021 Kuster Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Kabul, U.S. Service Members Killed and Injured Rep. Annie Kuster
March 23, 2021 Kuster and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Family Violence, Abuse Rep. Annie Kuster
Oct. 25, 2021 House Passes Kuster-Backed Legislation To Honor 13 U.S. Servicemembers Killed in Afghanistan Rep. Annie Kuster
Feb. 1, 2022 President Biden Signs Kuster's Bipartisan Legislation to Honor Members Rep. Annie Kuster
March 14, 2022 President Biden Signs into Law Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by NH Congressional Delegation to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Moore of Portsmouth and 688th Battalion Rep. Annie Kuster
March 29, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Chairmen Scott and Smith Lead Letter to Offer Recommendations for Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military Rep. Annie Kuster, ...
July 29, 2021 Pappas Votes to Reimburse National Guard and Capitol Police Rep. Chris Pappas
Jan. 12, 2022 Pappas Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 Rep. Chris Pappas
Feb. 28, 2022 House Passes Bill Honoring the "Six Triple Eight" Rep. Chris Pappas
March 9, 2022 Pappas Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act in House Rep. Chris Pappas
March 15, 2022 Pappas's Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act Signed into Law Rep. Chris Pappas
Aug. 23, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep. Chris Pappas, ...
June 9, 2021 Shaheen, Hassan Announce New Legislation to Clean Up PFAS at Military Installations with Highest Levels of Contamination Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, ...
May 14, 2021 Shaheen & Leahy Announce $5.2 Million Contract to Build Infrastructure Testing System at Hanover Lab Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Wicker, Colleague Introduce Bill to Arm Ukraine Against Russia Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, ...
April 29, 2021 Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Shaheen Statement on Completion of U.S. Mission in Afghanistan Sen. Jeanne Shaheen
Date Title Politician
Aug. 26, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on Kabul Bombings Sen.Maggie Hassan
July 28, 2021 Senator Hassan Discusses How to Improve Access to Retirement for Military Spouses and Women at Senate Finance Committee Hearing Sen.Maggie Hassan
Sept. 26, 2022 Tillis, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ensure that Servicemembers Do Not Lose Out on Education Benefits Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 23, 2022 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Cortez Masto Calls on Admin to Speed Loan Forgiveness Program Changes for Military Service Members Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 19, 2021 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Health Care Access to National Guard and Reserve Retirees Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 20, 2021 Rubio, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Prioritizing Veterans' Employment and Education Program at the VA Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 20, 2021 Following Revealing Report, Ernst, Pappas, Hassan, and Hinson Take Action to Crack Down on Sexual Harassment at VA Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 American Legion: Senate praises American Legion, other VSOs for pandemic efforts Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 20, 2021 Rubio, Hassan Reintroduce Legislation Prioritizing Veterans' Employment and Education Program at the VA Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 21, 2021 Collins, Hassan, Lankford, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 Senators Hassan & Ernst, Representative Pappas & Miller-Meeks Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support "Green Alert" Systems to Help Locate At-Risk Missing Veterans Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Representatives Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would help states implement "Green Alert" systems to locate at-risk veterans when they go missing so that they can receive appropriate care, similar to the AMBER Alert system for children or Silver Alert system for older Americans. "After returning home from protecting our nation and working to keep Americans safe, secure, and free, far too many veterans struggle with mental health concerns," said Senator Hassan. "The National Green Alert Act would help states to set up a system to quickly locate at-risk veterans who go missing. This is an important step in upholding our commitment to providing veterans with the support that they have earned and deserve after all that they have sacrificed for our country." "As a combat veteran, I know firsthand the challenges and hardships many of our veterans experience when they return home from serving our country," said Senator Ernst. "We owe it to these heroes to make sure they have the support and care they deserve. I'm hopeful that our bipartisan legislation, which will create an alert system to quickly help locate veterans who tragically go missing, will go a long way to protect those in crisis." "It is our collective responsibility to support our veterans, especially those who may be struggling with depression or PTSD from their time in service," said Representative Pappas, who serves as Chair of the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee for the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. "This legislation will support states' abilities to create effective Green Alert systems to alert the public and greatly improve an at-risk veteran's chances of returning home safely. I am proud to help introduce this bipartisan and bicameral legislation which furthers our collective goal of protecting the men and women who have worn our country's uniform." "We are all familiar with AMBER and Silver Alerts and how effective they are, and it makes sense to have a system to help locate at-risk veterans during a time of need," said Representative Miller-Meeks. "Making sure that our veterans receive the care they need is one of my top priorities as a Member of Congress. I am proud to join in introducing this reasonable and bipartisan legislation to better serve our veterans." The bipartisan National Green Alert Act would establish a commission with members from the Departments of Justice, Transportation, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services, as well as state and local officials and veterans. The Commission would work to develop best practices and provide technical assistance to states to establish a Green Alert system that would be used to alert law enforcement and the public in the event of a veteran's disappearance. Additionally, the Commission would provide a report to Congress after two years of enactment on recommendations for any appropriate additional actions to support states as they develop Green Alert systems. See bill text HERE. Senator Hassan is working to ensure that veterans in New Hampshire and across the country have access to the resources and services that they need and have earned. The American Rescue Plan that Senator Hassan helped pass into law strengthens veterans' health care services, including to support mental health and telehealth, and also includes significant funding for job training to help veterans get good-paying jobs. Senator Hassan also helped secure key priorities for Granite State veterans in the bipartisan veterans package that was signed into law earlier this year, including the Deborah Sampson Act, which Senator Hassan joined in introducing to eliminate barriers to care and services that many women veterans face. The bipartisan package also included a number of other measures cosponsored by Senator Hassan, including supporting veterans experiencing homelessness, helping veterans safely dispose of unwanted medication, and helping address the high rate of unemployment among veterans as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, last year Senator Hassan cosponsored bipartisan legislation, which is now law, to improve veterans' access to mental health care in New Hampshire and across the country. Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 22, 2021 Senate Passes Bipartisan Resolution Introduced by Senators Hassan & Tillis to Honor Veterans Service Organizations for Supporting Veterans Amid COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Maggie Hassan
May 18, 2022 Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Demanding Clarity For Military Spouse Teleworking Program Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 21, 2021 Collins, Hassan, Lankford, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen.Maggie Hassan
Feb. 4, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense, Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Hirono, Colleagues Raise Concerns About Lack of Oversight to Prevent Veteran Suicide Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
April 21, 2021 Collins, Hassan, Lankford, Bennet Introduce Legislation to Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
June 9, 2021 Shaheen, Hassan Announce New Legislation to Clean Up PFAS at Military Installations with Highest Levels of Contamination Sen.Maggie Hassan
Nov. 17, 2021 Letter to Hon. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education - Act on Promised Overhaul of Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program to Help Military Service Members Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Senators Hassan, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fight "Pink Tax' on Women's Military Uniforms Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 27, 2021 Senators Hassan, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Further Protect Service Members from Unfair Telecom Contracts Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Nov. 4, 2021 Senator Hassan Shares Story of NH Service Member Who Died by Suicide to Push Pentagon for More Mental Health Support for Service Members & Veterans Sen.Maggie Hassan
Nov. 1, 2021 Emergency Relief for Servicemembers Act Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Oct. 2, 2021 Senator Hassan Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Deliver Stronger Benefits to Military Survivors and Families Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 21, 2021 Lankford, Collins, Hassan, Bennet Help Military Families Save for Retirement Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 31, 2021 Letter to Hon. Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Warner & Kaine Join Bipartisan Letter Calling On VA To Address Impact Of Afghanistan Withdrawal On Veterans' Mental Health Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 10, 2021 Letter to Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs - Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Letter Asking VA to Work with Pease Air National Guard Base on New Toxic Exposure Initiative Sen.Maggie Hassan, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Senator Hassan Statement on U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan Sen.Maggie Hassan
Oct. 8, 2021 Kuster Meets With New Hampshire VFW, Highlights Legislative Priorities Rep.Annie Kuster
July 27, 2021 Kuster, Katko, Speier, Joyce Hold Bipartisan Roundtable on Military Sexual Trauma Rep.Annie Kuster
Aug. 26, 2021 Kuster Statement on Terrorist Attacks in Kabul, U.S. Service Members Killed and Injured Rep.Annie Kuster
March 23, 2021 Kuster and Joyce Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Military Family Violence, Abuse Rep.Annie Kuster
Oct. 25, 2021 House Passes Kuster-Backed Legislation To Honor 13 U.S. Servicemembers Killed in Afghanistan Rep.Annie Kuster
Feb. 1, 2022 President Biden Signs Kuster's Bipartisan Legislation to Honor Members Rep.Annie Kuster
March 14, 2022 President Biden Signs into Law Bipartisan Bill Cosponsored by NH Congressional Delegation to Award Congressional Gold Medal to Doris Moore of Portsmouth and 688th Battalion Rep.Annie Kuster
March 29, 2022 Letter to Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Chairmen Scott and Smith Lead Letter to Offer Recommendations for Addressing Food Insecurity in the U.S. Military Rep.Annie Kuster, ...
July 29, 2021 Pappas Votes to Reimburse National Guard and Capitol Police Rep.Chris Pappas
Jan. 12, 2022 Pappas Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Guard and Reserve GI Bill Parity Act of 2021 Rep.Chris Pappas
Feb. 28, 2022 House Passes Bill Honoring the "Six Triple Eight" Rep.Chris Pappas
March 9, 2022 Pappas Leads Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Record of Military Service for Members of the Armed Forces Act in House Rep.Chris Pappas
March 15, 2022 Pappas's Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act Signed into Law Rep.Chris Pappas
Aug. 23, 2022 Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Quigley Leads Letter Urging Administration to End Discriminatory Military Policy Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
Feb. 17, 2022 Letter Lloyd Austin, Secretary of Defense - Urging TRICARE to cover COVID-19 Tests for Active-Duty Personnel and Military Families Rep.Chris Pappas, ...
June 9, 2021 Shaheen, Hassan Announce New Legislation to Clean Up PFAS at Military Installations with Highest Levels of Contamination Sen.Jeanne Shaheen
Sept. 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Baldwin, Bipartisan Group of 39 Senators Push for Increased Action to Address PFAS Exposure at Military Installations Sen.Jeanne Shaheen, ...
May 14, 2021 Shaheen & Leahy Announce $5.2 Million Contract to Build Infrastructure Testing System at Hanover Lab Sen.Jeanne Shaheen
Nov. 30, 2021 Letter to Adam Smith, Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Jack Reed, Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Mike Rogers, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee, and Jim Inhofe, Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - Warner joins Gillibrand and Colleagues in Letter Pushing Committee Leadership to Keep Senate-Passed Military Justice Bill in Final NDAA Language Sen.Jeanne Shaheen, ...
Jan. 20, 2022 Wicker, Colleague Introduce Bill to Arm Ukraine Against Russia Sen.Jeanne Shaheen, ...
April 29, 2021 Senators Gillibrand, Grassley, Ernst, Blumenthal, Cruz, Shaheen, Kelly And Military Sexual Assault Advocates Introduce New, Bipartisan Military Justice Improvement And Increasing Prevention Act Sen.Jeanne Shaheen, ...
Aug. 30, 2021 Shaheen Statement on Completion of U.S. Mission in Afghanistan Sen.Jeanne Shaheen
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