Margaret "Maggie" Hassan

Candidate's Website, 2019

"Furthermore, Senator Hassan believes it is long past time that Congress take real action to prevent senseless acts of gun violence. She supports expanding criminal background checks and banning assault weapons that have made it far too easy for dangerous individuals to inflict mass casualties and deaths. She supports legislation to require states to implement extreme risk protection orders - sometimes known as 'red flag laws', which allow courts to issue time-limited restraining orders to restrict access to firearms when there is evidence that an individual is planning to harm them self or others."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2010

Should NH abolish partisan primaries and adopt the "Top 2" primary system?

"Don't know, need to learn more about it and consider whether it would work in this state. I'm open to the idea, but would want to understand how it's worked elsewhere before forming an opinion."

Candidate's Website, 2017

"The bill that the Senate passed tonight is not real tax reform, it's a giveaway to corporate special interests and the ultra-wealthy at the expense of hard-working Granite Staters and Americans. Over the past weeks and months, I repeatedly made clear to my Republican colleagues that I was willing to work together on bipartisan tax reform that would help middle class families and small businesses. Unfortunately, Washington Republicans took another path - pursuing a partisan bill that was crafted behind closed-doors, which will add more than $1 trillion to the national debt, cause health insurance premiums to increase, and make our tax code even more complicated. I remain eager to work with anyone who is actually serious about pursuing real tax reform that will expand economic opportunity so that all hard-working families and small businesses can thrive, but this bill is not the solution."

Other, 2016

"The best term limit is the ballot box. I think we have an engaged citizenry and we can decide when people deserve to be reelected and when they don't."

Other, 2022

When asked a question about tying federal education funding to compliance with various federal policies, Hassan answered, " I do think that the federal role here should be limited, because I think at the end of the day, this is about parents and teachers and students and school committees making critical decisions and sharing critical information. With the other caveat being that our priority always to be on keeping our students and our children safe."

Candidate's Twitter Feed, 2017

"#Trumpcare changes Medicaid into per capita caps or a block grant system, it's really code for a massive cuts"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the federal government combat inflation by capping price increases by large businesses?

Candidate's Website, 2017

"I strongly support the bipartisan DREAM Act and previously joined my colleagues in urging President Trump to protect these young people who have great potential to continue contributing to our society and economy. Members of both parties have expressed support for continuing this program, and I urge my colleagues to come together across party lines immediately to support these young people."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the federal government combat inflation by decreasing tariffs on imports from foreign countries?

Candidate's Twitter Feed, 2017

"Repealing these essential benefits threatens the health & economic well-being of our people"

Other, 2022

"Hassan said she believed that 'there might be some unintended consequences to abolishing qualified immunity entirely,' and that this was one of the issues she was 'continuing to evaluate and get feedback on.'"

Candidate's Website, 2016

"The Governor also believes we must act now to prevent mass shootings and daily gun violence from becoming the new normal. She stood with members of law enforcement by vetoing a measure that would have allowed individuals to carry a concealed weapon without even having a license, and she supported efforts to update New Hampshire's background check system with information about individuals who should not be sold firearms due to serious mental illness. In the Senate, she will fight to strengthen the background check system and to close loopholes that allow terrorists, criminals and the dangerously mentally ill to purchase guns."

Candidate's Website, 2022

"The expansion of the child tax credit in the American Rescue Plan is a critical investment in our families that will help improve children’s well-being and set them up for future success. I urge Granite States to check to see if they are eligible to receive these credits, and I’ll keep working to provide additional support to families, including by pushing to expand this tax credit."

Candidate's Twitter Feed, 2018

"Tonight, Republican leadership is bringing a bill to the floor that would ban abortions at 20 weeks, marginalizing women by attempting to take away their ability to make their own reproductive choices. I will vote no."

Candidate's Website, 2022

"Make no mistake, the end of Roe is not the ultimate goal of anti-choice extremists: Mitch McConnell has made it clear that the ultimate objective is to ban abortion nationwide. Our most important objective must be to hold the line against any efforts to enact a nationwide ban that would send a woman and her doctor to jail for having an abortion."

Candidate's Website, 2016

"Maggie believes that it's unacceptable that politicians in Washington are still playing politics with women's health. In the Senate, Maggie will fight to protect a woman's right to make her own health decisions and to safely and affordably access health care. That means standing up to those seeking to defund Planned Parenthood, protecting health coverage that includes contraception, supporting efforts to make reproductive health services more affordable and accessible and fighting against efforts to undermine Roe v. Wade."

Other, 2015

Hassan has not taken a position on the enforcement of federal marijuana laws. However, as governor she repeatedly opposed marijuana decriminalization and legalization. "What I hear from law enforcement about this debate is they worry that this gives a message to young people that it's not harmful, and it really is harmful," she said.

Other, 2016

"Hassan said she would push to raise the federal minimum wage, but she declined to give a specific number. 'We should look at the possibility of a federal standard. The one caution I have is that different states have different economies,' she said. 'The exact number there is something I think we should review carefully.'"

Candidate's Website, 2022

"Senator Hassan is committed to protecting a woman’s right to control her own destiny. After the New Hampshire Executive Council defunded Planned Parenthood, Senator Hassan led efforts to provide federal grants to Planned Parenthood — ensuring that many Granite Staters could continue to access affordable and quality reproductive care. She is a sponsor of the Women’s Health Protection Act, which would protect a woman’s freedom to decide how and when she wants to start a family, without fear that this constitutional right would be undermined in the courts or by state lawmakers. Senator Hassan also worked to lift the domestic Gag Rule put in place by the Trump administration, which prevented women from accessing important health services at family planning centers. And she helped pass bipartisan legislation to reduce maternal deaths in rural communities."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (ESIC), which will improve energy efficiency in three key sectors - buildings, industrial, and the federal government. ... By improving energy efficiency in these three key sectors, this legislation will help reduce emissions, protect the environment, and create jobs. The legislation also includes important provisions to reduce water usage and promote water conservation. ...

"This legislation uses a variety of low-cost tools to help energy users become more efficient while making the country's largest energy user - the federal government - reduce its energy use through the use of energy-efficient technology. The bill incentivizes the use of efficiency technologies that are commercially available today, can be widely deployed across the country, and will quickly pay for themselves through energy savings. The bill will help the United States transition to a more energy-efficient economy while driving economic growth and private-sector job creation."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"As a State Senator and then as Governor, she worked to create and strengthen the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) and New Hampshire's Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) to maintain and grow the state's clean, renewable energy sector. She also worked across party lines as Governor to raise the net metering cap in order to boost New Hampshire's solar industry and ensure that it can continue to grow and thrive.

"Senator Hassan is fighting to ensure that the federal government follows New Hampshire's lead, working to bring people together to combat climate change, protect our beautiful natural resources, and build a more innovative and affordable clean energy future. The Senator strongly supports measures, such as the Clean Power Plan, to cut carbon emissions and is working to prevent oil and gas drilling off the East Coast. She also believes it is essential to appropriately fund programs that conserve and protect our nation's natural resources."

Candidate's Website, 2022

"Granite Staters, of both political parties, share my belief that women have a right to reproductive and economic freedom so that they can control their own lives. Unfortunately, I do not anticipate that my Republican colleagues will join us in voting to protect a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions. As Mitch McConnell and partisan politicians across the country seek to criminalize abortion, I will keep fighting back against partisan, extreme attacks on a woman’s freedom."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2018

"President Trump started a trade war that is hurting people's livelihoods. We need an actual strategy to help our farmers and small businesses, not just an attempt to paper over the President's manufactured crises."

Other, 2019

"Impeachment is a grave step that should not be taken lightly. I am not convinced that initiating an impeachment inquiry is the best course of action at this time, but it is ultimately the House of Representatives' decision."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"As a member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, the Senator is focused on strengthening our transportation infrastructure to ensure that it meets the needs of a 21st century economy. Senator Hassan is fighting to protect federal funding for the successful TIGER grant and TIFIA loan programs, which have supported critical transportation infrastructure projects across New Hampshire."

Other, 2022

At a Mount Washington Valley Economic Council debate, Hassan said, "[Bolduc] says Big Oil needs more capacity when it's refusing to tap already permitted oil wells in the United States. Why? They're making record profits right now while exploiting Granite Staters, exploiting a war in Russia, exploiting a pandemic, and he's standing right by their side."

Candidate's Website, 2016

"In the wake of the inexcusable VA scandal, Maggie supports ongoing reform efforts, including mandatory random audits of VA hospitals. In the Senate, Maggie will continue to fight for veterans, servicemembers and military families and ensure that they have access to the services they need and have earned. And she will oppose efforts to privatize the VA."

WMUR, 2022

"Rejecting the Keystone XL tar-sands pipeline was the right decision for our environment and natural resources, for addressing climate change, and for pursuing a cleaner energy future. I previously expressed my concerns to Secretary of State John Kerry about the Portland-Montreal Pipeline and specifically the use of tar sands oil, which is more difficult to clean up following spills than traditional oil and generates more carbon dioxide."

Voting Record, 2022

Hassan voted in favor of S 2938, a federal bill containing various gun control measures, including extended background checks for gun purchasers under 21, funding for state red flag laws, and partial closure of the boyfriend loophole.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the federal government lower the corporate tax rate?

Voting Record, 2022

Sen. Hassan voted to suspend filibuster rules and move forward with the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would implement certain election procedures across the states, such as vote-by-mail and early voting.

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the government legalize marijuana at the federal level?

Other, 2017

Sen. Hassan has not endorsed Medicare for All. "'That approach is not what Senator Hassan is focused on,' her spokeswoman, Ricki Eshman, said. 'What the senator is focused on is finding ways to work across the aisle to improve and build on the Affordable Care Act so that we can bring down health care costs - particularly the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs - that are squeezing families in New Hampshire and across the country. Sen. Hassan remains ready and eager to work across party lines to find bipartisan solutions to bring down health care costs.'"

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the federal government amend the Affordable Care Act/"Obamacare" by allowing citizens to opt into Medicare if they so choose?

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"President Trump's budget proposal would directly undermine our economy and the ability of New Hampshire families to get ahead and stay ahead. This irresponsible proposal would jeopardize critical economic priorities and hurt job-creating businesses in order to pay for tax cuts for corporate special interests and an expensive and ineffective border wall."

Candidate's Website, 2022

"President Zelenskyy’s message to Congress was clear and unwavering: Ukraine needs our help. The world has seen the heartbreaking toll of Russia’s brutality, and the incredible bravery and determination of Ukrainians in the face of harrowing attacks. In this critical hour, we must provide additional aid and equipment to Ukraine and continue to impose even more severe sanctions on Putin, his cronies, and the Russian economy, as we work to avoid further escalation."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"Senator Hassan is building on those efforts in the Senate, fighting to secure additional resources for New Hampshire and standing up against attempts to repeal Medicaid expansion. She is also focused on stopping dangerous synthetic drugs like fentanyl from being shipped through our borders, helping law enforcement crack down on synthetic substances and better prosecute drug traffickers, and establishing a permanent funding stream to provide and expand access to substance use disorder treatment. And she is working across party lines to help ensure that health care providers and patients understand the addiction risks of so-called 'abuse-deterrent' opioids."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Do you support a new wealth tax that would require households worth over $100 million to pay a 20% tax on their income and unrealized capital gains?

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"Today, President Trump signed legislation imposing further sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

"This bipartisan legislation to impose further sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea helps make clear to these regimes that we will hold them accountable for their actions. We cannot tolerate Russia's shameless attacks on the foundation of our democracy, Iran's ballistic missile program and support for terrorism, or North Korea's destabilizing actions and nuclear program. Importantly, this legislation prevents the Executive Branch from taking unilateral action to weaken sanctions on Russia. While this legislation is an important step in the right direction, it must be followed by continued and urgent action to confront these threats to America and our allies."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"As Senator, Maggie will stand up to those trying to turn Medicare into a voucher program, and she will fight any attempt to privatize or cut Social Security. She will also work to enhance Social Security by ensuring that caregivers can get credit toward their Social Security benefits when they take time off or reduce working hours to care for family members."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"The Senator is fighting to protect and strengthen the long-term viability of Social Security and Medicare. She strongly opposes any attempt to privatize Medicare, turn Medicare into a voucher program, or increase the Medicare eligibility age. The Senator will also stand up against attempts to privatize or cut Social Security or raise the retirement age."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the federal government combat inflation by raising taxes to reduce the budget deficit?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should federal law require all voters to present a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license?

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the federal government combat inflation by repealing or revising the Jones Act to allow more foreign involvement in shipping between U.S. ports?

Candidate's Website, 2022

Sen. Hassan cosponsored a bill that would revised Section 230 with a narrow focus on images of child sexual abuse.

"Technology companies have a responsibility to crack down on child sexual abuse material on their platforms, and we must hold the predators who engage in these horrific crimes accountable," said Senator Hassan. "This bipartisan bill will pressure tech companies to work to protect children and address these crimes with the seriousness and urgency that they deserve."

Candidate's Facebook Page, 2017

"Today, President Trump signed legislation imposing further sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea.

"This bipartisan legislation to impose further sanctions on Russia, Iran, and North Korea helps make clear to these regimes that we will hold them accountable for their actions. We cannot tolerate Russia's shameless attacks on the foundation of our democracy, Iran's ballistic missile program and support for terrorism, or North Korea's destabilizing actions and nuclear program. Importantly, this legislation prevents the Executive Branch from taking unilateral action to weaken sanctions on Russia. While this legislation is an important step in the right direction, it must be followed by continued and urgent action to confront these threats to America and our allies."

Candidate's Website, 2022

"The rising cost of higher education has led to greater and greater debt for far too many Granite Staters. While I do not support canceling all student debt -- believing instead that we need to focus on targeted relief and bringing down the cost of higher education -- the administration's announcement is a balanced compromise approach that will help those who need it the most. I will continue to work to make higher education and job training programs more affordable and ensure that our young people and economy are not held back by student debt."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"Students who choose to pursue higher education too often find themselves burdened by massive amounts of student debt, which can affect the choices that they make about their future - from where to work and live, to whether to pursue an advanced degree. To help relieve this burden, Senator Hassan is working to reduce interest rates for borrowers by allowing those with outstanding student debt to refinance their student loans. She is also working to expand the reach of federal student aid dollars, including allowing Pell Grants to be used for short-term job training programs and increasing the maximum Pell Grant."

Citizens Count Issue Survey, 2022

Should the federal government combat inflation by supporting further Federal Reserve interest rate hikes?

Other, 2019

When asked if she would support a carbon tax by Laura Knoy in April 2019, Sen. Hassan answered, "I will look at the bill, I haven't looked at that one closely. Again, I think it's really important to invest in steps that move us as quickly as we need to go. And Iwant to make sure that any proposal doesn't distract and take us away from that but I will look very closely at that."

Candidate's Website, 2022

"Title 42 was put in place at the beginning of the pandemic, and it makes no sense to end it when the administration continues to keep in place other pandemic restrictions and when it does not yet have a comprehensive plan to handle a steep increase in attempted border crossings that will occur once Title 42 is repealed," said Senator Hassan. "Repealing Title 42 without a plan in place will do nothing to promote a responsible border policy that keeps our country safe and lives up to our humanitarian values. I urge my colleagues to join us in supporting this bipartisan bill, and I look forward to hearing directly from border agents during my trip to the border this weekend about what additional steps the administration must take to strengthen border security."

Candidate's Twitter Feed, 2018

"President Trump has made the American people less safe by withdrawing from the Iran nuclear deal."

Candidate's Website, 2019

"Maggie also supports the recent Paris Agreement on climate change and believes the United States must take action to implement the agreement while ensuring that our international partners also fulfill their obligations."