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Senator Hassan Receives Bipartisan Policy Center Award
U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) was
awarded the Bipartisan Policy Center’s 2021 Senate Legislative Action Award. Senator
Hassan received this award along with Senator Todd Young (R-IN), who she joined
in a virtual conversation hosted by the Center about the importance of
bipartisanship and breaking through partisan gridlock. The Senators’
conversation can be found here and begins at 18:30.
“When we work across the aisle, we can
find lasting solutions to pressing challenges,” Senator Hassan said.
“That's the approach I've always tried to take, including by working across
party lines to help end surprise medical billing, keep Americans safe, secure,
and free, and support veterans. I am grateful to the Bipartisan Policy Center
for helping to bring people together from across the aisle to get things done.
Additionally, it is an honor to receive this award with Senator Young, with
whom I've worked on a range of important priorities, including introducing
legislation to expand the R&D tax credit and provide more support to
students. I will continue to prioritize bipartisanship and finding common
ground as we work to address the biggest challenges facing our country.”
See below for more information on
Senator Hassan’s recognition.
BPC Honors
Legislators, Election Administrators for Courage and Commitment to Democracy
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- Yesterday, the
Bipartisan Policy Center presented the 2021 Legislative Action Awards during
a virtual reception and
conversation focused on the current challenges and the
importance of bipartisanship as a catalyst for durable solutions.
BPC established
the Legislative Action Award to acknowledge creative and courageous members
who breathe life into the legislative process. The award is given to members
who demonstrate the skill, grace, and tenacity to foster bipartisanship in a
time when it is most needed.
“The six
recipients of BPC’s 2021 Legislative Action Awards have demonstrated the
courage, creativity, and determination required to make progress in a divided
Congress,” said Jason Grumet, president of the Bipartisan Policy
Center. “Most Americans want Congress to work. BPC is proud to acknowledge
these six legislators who have demonstrated the leadership required to get
things done for the American people.”
This year’s
Senate Legislative Action Award recipients:
Remarks by the
2021 Senate Legislative Action Award recipients:
Sen. Maggie
Hassan (D-NH): “When we work across the aisle, we can find lasting solutions
to pressing challenges. That's the approach I've always tried to take,
including by working across party lines to help end surprise medical billing,
keep Americans safe, secure, and free, and support veterans. I am grateful to
the Bipartisan Policy Center for helping to bring people together from across
the aisle to get things done. Additionally, it is an honor to receive this
award with Senator Young, with whom I've worked on a range of important
priorities, including introducing legislation to expand the R&D tax
credit and provide more support to students. I will continue to prioritize
bipartisanship and finding common ground as we work to address the biggest
challenges facing our country.”
Sen. Todd Young
(R-IN): “After my time in the military, I came to Capitol Hill to make a
difference for Hoosiers. In a closely divided Congress, the opportunity to
get meaningful legislation signed into law is next to impossible without
taking the time to work across the aisle to identify bipartisan solutions. I
am honored to receive the Bipartisan Policy Center’s Legislative Action Award
and I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues to advance wins
for Hoosiers.”
Watch the ceremony and discussion.
Please direct
media inquiries for awardees or BPC leadership to BPC’s Director of Media
Relations Luci Manning.
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