Madam President, I rise today to speak about a broken promise, a promise that the President made to the country when he took office. Time and again, the President promised that ``starting on day one'' of his administration, he would ``end inflation''--his words. A year and a half into his term, it is clear that the President not only has broken his word but that he disdains the very notion that he should even try to make good on his pledge.
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Maggie Hassan
Senator · New Hampshire · Democrat
Maggie Hassan
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, 2 years ago, the American people elected a new Congress and a new President. The American people did so based on a promise that the President and his allies in Congress would work to bring down high costs. So now it is worth asking a simple question, one that the American people will ask their elected representatives when they return home in a few days: Did the President and his allies in Congress make good on their pledge to bring down costs for American families? The answer is clear: No.
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Biography
Maggie Hassan began her public service as an advocate for children with disabilities before entering politics. Elected to the U.S. Senate from New Hampshire in 2016, she focuses on expanding access to healthcare, strengthening cybersecurity, and supporting veterans. Hassan played a key role in passing bipartisan opioid response legislation and serves on the Homeland Security and Finance Committees. She is known for pragmatic, solution-oriented leadership, working to address her state's needs with a collaborative approach.
Education
- J.D., Northeastern University School of Law, Boston, MA1985
- B.A., Brown University, Providence, RI1980
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2017–PresentSenator from New Hampshire. 2 terms.
Governor of New Hampshire
2013–17Member, New Hampshire Senate
2004–10(Majority Leader, 2008–10)
Attorney
Policy Focus
Health17%
Armed Forces and National Security8%
Education6%
Taxation5%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Maggie Hassan's record in Congress.
Opioid Crisis Response
Helped secure increased federal funding for New Hampshire to combat the opioid epidemic through prevention, treatment, and recovery programs.
Veterans' Health Care
Co-sponsored and passed legislation expanding mental health and telehealth services for veterans in rural areas.
PFAS Contamination Cleanup
Advocated for and obtained federal resources to address PFAS chemical contamination in New Hampshire’s water supplies.
STEM Education Funding
Supported bipartisan legislation to increase federal investment in STEM education for New Hampshire students and workforce development.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Joint Economic CommitteeRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
- Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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