Dear Friend, In New Hampshire and across the country, our brave men and women who served in uniform have faced unacceptable challenges in accessing the care and services they deserve. That’s why I was glad to hear from members of the American Legion and Disabled American Veterans (DAV) in Washington this week on how we can correct this issue and ensure no veterans in New Hampshire or the rest of t... Read more »

Dear Friend, Last week, several Granite State high schools took part in RESPECT Week, a teen-centered campaign designed by the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (NHCADSV) to promote healthy relationships and foster communities of respect in high schools. On Tuesday, I visited Concord High School, which took part in this important awareness campaign, and met with students... Read more »

Dear Friend, It’s encouraging that Republicans and Democrats have put aside partisan differences to pass a budget that will benefit middle class families and advance priorities important to the Granite State. This budget provides $6 billion in critical resources for those on the frontlines of the opioid crisis. It also includes support for our veterans and military servicemembers, our dairy farmer... Read more »

Dear Friend, This week, I had the honor of the hosting Chessy Prout as my guest at the State of the Union. I’ve been inspired by the courage of Chessy in coming forward with her experiences with sexual assault and her powerful advocacy on behalf of survivors everywhere. With Chessy Prout before the State of the Union At the State of the Union, Chessy and I wore black to show our support for survi... Read more »

Dear Friend, On Monday, three days into the government shutdown, I voted to re-open the government. We have critical issues we need to address, but as we negotiate the American people deserve to have the government open. I will take Republican leadership at their word that they will work with us in good faith for long-term funding for our military and essential services, and in the meantime, I’ll ... Read more »

Introducing the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force's legislative agenda for 2018 You can watch the press conference HERE. Hello Friend, Last week, I joined with members of the Bipartisan Heroin Task Force to release our legislative agenda for 2018. In the years since I formed the Task Force, it has grown in size to 100 Members of Congress, both Republicans and Democrats, underscoring the widespread imp... Read more »

Dear Friend, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. devoted his life to fighting inequality and injustice, but it was not just the end of hateful prejudice for which he fought. Through the Montgomery Bus Boycott, the March on Washington, the Selma voting rights movement, and more, Dr. King worked to build a world of equal opportunity for all of our sons and daughters, and all of our friends and neighbors, n... Read more »

Dear Friend, At this special time of year, it’s important to remember what the holiday season is all about: giving to others, practicing gratitude, reflecting on the year behind us, and looking to the year ahead with hope. Today and always, I especially want to express my gratitude to the men and women who are spending the holidays away from family serving to defend our freedoms. As we gather wit... Read more »

Dear Friend, Supporting people in our communities who are suffering from mental illness is so critical. Unfortunately, due to the stigma associated with mental illness, many individuals have struggled to access the resources necessary to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. That's why I joined Justice John Broderick to address an assembly of students and faculty members at Nashua High School ... Read more »

Dear Friend, As a member of the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, I am always looking for opportunities to work across the aisle to make real progress on behalf of the men and women who have served in uniform. Our committee has taken strides to overcome partisan gridlock and get real work done. This week, Congress passed and sent to President Trump’s desk the Enhancing Veterans Care Act, which will ... Read more »