Dear Friend, I know you have been closely watching events both in the Granite State and in Washington this past week. It's been a busy week in New Hampshire, but first I want to address the firing of now former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday.  The firing has rightly concerned Americans across the political spectrum. While Comey has had multiple missteps in the last year that… Read more »

Dear Friends, Yesterday, House Republicans jammed through misguided legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act. I, along with all of my Democratic colleagues, voted against the American Health Care Act (AHCA), which passed the House 217-213, because it threatens access to healthcare for thousands of hardworking New Hampshire families and millions of Americans. The legislation will… Read more »

Dear Friends, With spring beginning to blossom in the Granite State, I wanted to fill you in on the work I have been doing in Congress to protect the environment and keep New Hampshire beautiful. Yesterday, I stood with my colleagues from the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), to call for action to address climate change. I strongly believe that climate change is one… Read more »

Dear Friends, It’s been an extremely productive week here in the Granite State, and I wanted to share some of what I have been doing with you. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and this week, I hosted a series of events to discuss ways to bring an end to this all too persistent problem. The New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence has reported that… Read more »

Dear Friends, This week, I was honored to stand with my colleagues, Representatives Patrick Meehan (R-PA), Jackie Speier (D-CA), David Joyce (R-OH), and Katherine Clark (D-MA) to announce the formation of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence.  Introducing the Task Force with Representatives Speier, Joyce, Meehan and Clark (right to left) The launch of this Task… Read more »

Dear Friends, In New Hampshire we’re lucky to enjoy incredible landscapes that just can’t be beat. From the White Mountains, to the Lakes Region, and down to the Seacoast, New Hampshire’s beautiful outdoor spaces are closely connected to our identity as a state and our economy. If we forfeit the environmental well-being of our state, we not only hurt what makes the… Read more »

Dear Friends, Tomorrow I'll be holding a telephone town hall at 6:00PM to provide an update on my work in the beginning of the new Congress. I know so many of you have called my office in recent weeks to express your opinions, and for that I am truly grateful. I'd love to have you join me tomorrow night to discuss your ideas, suggestions, and priorities for us in… Read more »

Dear Friends, It's been a crazy week in Washington. Today, for the second time in as many days, the Republicans cancelled the vote on their terrible healthcare bill, the American Health Care Act. This bill would have been a disaster for women, families, veterans, seniors, and those struggling with substance use disorders. I fought this bill every step of the way, and I will continue to… Read more »

Dear Friends,  This week President Trump released his proposed budget for 2018. Let me tell you, it’s left me very concerned about his priorities and the potential impact it could have on hard working Granite State families. His preliminary budget proposal is simply a disaster for our economy, environment, and for seniors; just to name a few. This budget proposal should raise… Read more »

Dear Friends, I hope you've had a great week! This has been a very productive and inspiring few days for me, and I was especially proud to join with my colleagues to celebrate International Women's Day on Wednesday, March 8. International Women's Day is a time to celebrate the enormous progress we've made as a country and globally when it comes to ensuring women have the same rights as… Read more »