Sunday, August 10, 2025

Friends,

It was a busy week traveling across New Hampshire, connecting with Granite Staters to discuss how we can work together to deliver for hardworking families. From Litchfield to Newbury and Nashua to Plymouth, your voices guide my work every day.

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LOWERING COSTS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY

Communities across New Hampshire are feeling the pain of H.R.1.

I will never give up the fight against this truly bad and truly devastating bill.

It makes the biggest healthcare cuts in American history to pay for trillions of dollars in tax giveaways to billionaires and big corporations who do not need them.

This bill is so wildly fiscally irresponsible that it triggered $500 billion in mandatory cuts to Medicare.

No matter how you get your healthcare, your costs are going to go up because of H.R. 1.

I spoke to WMUR about how hardworking families across New Hampshire will pay the price and bear the burdens of the GOP’s big and truly brutal budget bill. Watch the interview here.

And it isn’t just healthcare costs that are going up because of the GOP’s Big, Brutal Budget. This legislation kills good-paying jobs and will also jack up energy costs, education costs, and more. At a moment when the cost crisis is standing between hardworking Americans and the American dream, I was a hard no on this bill.

I’ll never stop working to prevent its worst provisions from going into effect. And that’s what much of my work this week revolved around.

FIGHTING FOR YOUR HEALTHCARE

In the seven months since I took the oath of office, I have traveled across our state to meet with patients and providers at our Community Health Centers.

A Community Health Center (CHC) is a non-profit, patient-led, and community-driven healthcare provider that cares for communities who may not have access to healthcare otherwise. From dental care to mental health and substance use treatment, CHCs meet our communities where they are to provide the healthcare they need.

In these conversations, two words are always used to describe the GOP’s Big, Brutal Budget: devastating and catastrophic. The impacts will be felt deeply by our Community Health Centers.

In January in Berlin, I met with health care providers from across the North Country.

Met with extraordinary providers and advocates at Harbor Care in Nashua in February.

This National Health Center Week, we must recommit to protecting our healthcare system now more than ever.

This week, during National Community Health Center Week, I visited Mid-State Health Center in Plymouth, with Bi-State Primary Care Association and Harbor Care, to discuss the real pain this bill is causing real people.

I will not rest in my work for and alongside New Hampshire’s extraordinary community health centers to deliver better care to and lower costs for hardworking people.

“Upper Valley health care providers are warning that changes to Medicaid at the state and federal levels will likely increase the uninsured population in New Hampshire and shift the cost of care to more expensive venues,” read more from the Valley News here.

One of the things I’m most concerned about with the GOP’s cuts to healthcare is the pressure it’s putting on hospitals and critical providers being forced to close their doors due to cuts in funding.

Our rural hospitals are already operating on the slimmest of margins.

When I was in Canaan earlier this week, I had important discussions about the closure of Canaan Mascoma Community Health. Medicaid reimbursement issues, federal funding changes, high operating costs, and low patient volumes were among the reasons why the Center has decided to end its services.

The impacts of the GOP’s cuts to Medicaid are not hypothetical. They are real for real people right here in New Hampshire, including the patients who received care at the Mascoma Community Health Center.

Impactful visit with St. Joseph’s Hospital staff to discuss the effect of the 'Big Beautiful Bill' on their operations and patient care.

I also visited St. Joseph’s Hospital in Nashua. It was really special to be back at the hospital where I was born to meet with the incredible healthcare providers there.

Important discussion at St. Joseph’s Hospital on the impact of the GOP healthcare cuts.

As we heard again during our visit, these cuts put unbelievable pressure on hospitals, and many will risk having to close their doors. I’m working with everything I’ve got to protect the healthcare you and your family rely on.

If you’re sick, you and your doctor should be the ones making the decisions about how to get you better — not big corporate monopolists looking to make a buck by denying you the healthcare you need. But, that’s exactly what the Trump Administration is trying to force on Medicare patients across New Hampshire.

That’s not right, and I’m fighting back.

I’m pressing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reject any efforts to add red tape that results in denials of your healthcare.

KEEPING NEW HAMPSHIRE SAFE

Many of you may have heard about the $67 million property purchased by a Chinese-owned company right here in New Hampshire. Anytime we see a major acquisition of important real estate by a foreign adversary or competitor near sensitive American facilities, whether it be farm land, water infrastructure, or land near our military installations, we must investigate that thoroughly to understand if there is a threat posed to our communities, our economy, or our military.

I am demanding answers from Secretary Bessent on Nongfu Spring's Acquisition.

I sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to request a retroactive review of the purchase and calling for a thorough and full investigation into any national security concerns associated with it. That process is ongoing and has raised a lot of very valid questions about how we handle foreign investors buying up property.

I spoke to WMUR about this ongoing investigation. Watch my full interview here.

That’s why this week, I announced my support for a slate of bipartisan bills to protect America’s national security interests when foreign companies or entities seek to purchase critical land in the United States.

Thank you to the FAA Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center for having me this week.

One of the most important parts of my job is listening to local leaders and first responders, ensuring Congress is a strong partner for our communities and in protecting public safety. I did more of that important work this week.

We put our faith in America’s air traffic controllers to keep us safe and protect our nation’s airways. They should not have to worry about anything other than the mission in front of them.

I had an important discussion at the FAA Boston Air Route Traffic Control Center in Nashua this week. I’ve seen firsthand how our air traffic controllers work tirelessly to fulfill their truly difficult and absolutely critical mission. They cannot do their jobs without our support.

I am grateful every day for the sacrifices the women and men of NATCA make to keep America moving and passengers safe.

That’s why I’m leading bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s air safety and support air traffic controllers. I’m proud to help lead the Air Traffic Control Workforce Development Act of 2025, commonsense legislation to help recruit and retain air traffic controllers, improve working conditions, and equip our aviation workforce with the equipment and facilities they need to keep our skies safe.

I will never stop fighting for the safety of our air traffic controllers.

Voices from local leaders and communities guide my work every day.

Local government is core to our way of life. From maintaining local water infrastructure to equipping our first responders with the protective gear they need, our state could not function without our local leaders and administrators.

Appreciated the opportunity to sit down with some of the dedicated public servants in the town of Litchfield this week. The citizens of Litchfield, like so many across New Hampshire, are struggling with rising costs and red tape limiting progress. I am committed to working together to deliver the support this great town needs.

UPHOLDING THE RULE OF LAW

Powerful morning at the Interfaith Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Justice.

This week, I joined an incredible gathering of people from all across New Hampshire in recognition of the vilification of immigrants we are seeing every day from the Trump Administration.

We are a nation of immigrants – that’s who we are as Americans, and that basic principle is what I’m working to protect every day in Congress. I wanted to share some of the work I am doing to stand up for your fundamental rights:

I am a cosponsor of the No Secret Police Act, legislation to require that immigration enforcement officers display their badge number and agency to end the practice of an unidentified masked agent coming up and taking people away in an unmarked van.
I’m a proud cosponsor of the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act, which would provide a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, undocumented immigrants who were brought to the United States as children, as well as recipients of Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure beneficiaries.
As a member of the Rapid Response Task Force & Litigation Working Group, I also submitted an amicus brief in the case of State of Washington v. Trump before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and a legal brief in defense of birthright citizenship before the United States Supreme Court.
I also joined a legal brief in Centro de Trabajadores Unidos vs. Bessent, calling on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to block an unprecedented agreement between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that would allow immigration enforcement agents unfettered access to millions of taxpayers’ confidential IRS records and data.
Similarly, I signed another legal brief opposing the Department of Health and Human Services’s disclosure of personal health data to DHS in California v. HHS. Faceless officers and sharing personal confidential information sow distrust among our communities.

I am proud to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you in the fight for government accountability. This is also an important time to know your rights, and my office has resources we are happy to share with anyone.

Please visit the Know Your Rights page on my website to stay informed so you can assert your rights confidently, no matter the situation.

I will always champion your voices and priorities in Congress.

I’m dedicated to serving our state and our country, and fighting to ensure Granite Staters get a fair deal. As a member of the Rapid Response and Litigation Task Force, I have filed legal briefs against some of the Trump Administration’s most egregious attacks.

I’m using every tool – including tireless advocacy, litigation, and legislation – to uphold the rule of law. I will never give up.

Learn more about the Task Force’s work to hold this Administration accountable and uphold our system of government here.

FIGHTING PRESIDENT TRUMP’S TAX HIKES

I’m proud to help introduce the CANADA Act.

Tariffs are a powerful tool of economic statecraft – but when they’re wielded without any regard for what it means for the people on the ground, they are incredibly dangerous.

Tariffs are also a tax levied against hardworking New Hampshire families, small businesses, seniors, and more. At a time when prices are already sky-high, the last thing New Hampshire needs is more uncertainty and higher costs. But, thanks to President Trump’s unlawful trade war with our neighbor to the north, that’s what we are getting.

Check out more updates on how Trump’s unlawful trade war will impact our economy from the Yale Budget Lab here.

We must do more to protect New Hampshire from this chaos. That’s why I am proud to help introduce the CANADA Act to exempt our small businesses (and by extension their customers) from President Trump’s lawless and chaotic tariffs imposed on Canada. Hardworking Americans shouldn’t have to pay for President Trump’s costly trade wars.

Check out some of my recent actions against Trump’s unlawful trade wars above.

President Trump’s blunt force and chaotic approach are making everyday costs more expensive — from car payments to housing to groceries. Passing these costs on to workers, consumers, and small businesses is unacceptable, and I am using every tool I have to end President Trump’s trade wars.

SOME GOOD NEWS FOR NEW HAMPSHIRE

Our public lands are what make New Hampshire such an incredible place to live and to call home.

Despite the Trump Administration’s efforts to claw back federal funding, I’m happy to share that this week, I helped announce that more than $600,000 will be headed to New Hampshire to support our public parks and lands.

New Hampshire is home to the most beautiful land in the country – outdoor recreation defines our way of life and plays a critical role in our economy. We must protect and preserve our public lands. I will continue fighting to deliver every penny of federal funding New Hampshire was promised.

PROTECTING THE ESSENTIAL RIGHTS OF OUR VETERANS

Learn more about how the PACT Act is delivering for New Hampshire’s veterans here.

Three years ago today, America took a critical step towards living up to the sacred obligation we owe our veterans by making the PACT Act the law of the land. This long-overdue legislation supports our veterans who were exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other toxic substances during their service to our country by expanding healthcare access and benefits.

There is nothing more important than delivering the quality care that our veterans have earned and deserve, and I was proud to help implement the PACT Act when I worked at the White House as part of the Unity Agenda for the Nation, meeting our sacred obligation to veterans. In Congress, I am working to protect the healthcare that our veterans rely on.

Check out some of my recent actions taken against the Trump Administration’s attacks on hardworking Americans.

We have a sacred obligation to ensure that our veterans have the support they need to thrive and enjoy the freedoms they fought for while serving our country in uniform. From collective bargaining to accessible healthcare, I’m working to protect the essential rights of our veterans.

The right to organize is core to who we are in the Live Free or Die state. But President Trump is waging the most vicious attack on the most basic rights of working Americans and unions in American history. The Administration's latest attack on the VA workforce is a direct attack on veterans across New Hampshire and America.

This fight is far from over. In Congress, I’m using every tool I have at my disposal to ensure that the right to collective bargaining is protected.

TAKING A MOMENT TO REMEMBER

No one takes freedom more seriously than Granite Staters.

I wanted to take a moment to honor the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act being signed into law.

The right to vote is the fundamental right from which all of our rights flow.

As we mark the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, we’ve got a lot of work to do to protect voting rights. We’re up against a wide range of determined and well-resourced attacks. I’ve never been more motivated to be doing this work on behalf of New Hampshire because I really believe American democracy depends on it.

We owe a debt of gratitude to the brave women and men who serve in our Armed Forces that can never be repaid.

The Purple Heart is one of the highest honors given to our servicemembers. It represents the ultimate sacrifice paid by brave women and men who were wounded or killed in action while serving in the military.

I began my career serving as a senior policy advisor for Senator John McCain, an American hero and a Purple Heart veteran.

As we honored Purple Heart Day on August 7 and this weekend, we remember these American heroes and their sacrifice. It was not in vain and will never be forgotten.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Our team is here to help you. Whether you need support navigating a federal agency or help with a military academy nomination, we are here to serve you. Please get in touch by calling 603-226-1002 or by visiting Goodlander.House.Gov.

If you have been impacted by – or are concerned you may have been impacted by – a recent change in a federal policy or program, I want to hear from you. Please share your story here.

Fantastic visit last week at the 211 Call Center with Granite United Way.

It was a great visit to the United Way 2-1-1 Call Center with local leaders to talk about how Congress can support their critical mission and help lend a hand to those in need across New Hampshire.

Whether you need assistance paying your electricity bill, finding substance use disorder services, or accessing housing resources, 2-1-1 is only a phone call away and ready to help. Learn more and get assistance here.

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I want to end this week’s newsletter with two quick shoutouts.

Great afternoon spent at the League of New Hampshire’s 92nd Annual Craftsmen’s Fair.

First, to the New Hampshire Craftsmen. Small businesses are the beating heart of our economy, and craftsmen and artists play a vital role in that. Craftsmen and artists are essential to American democracy. They challenge us. They teach us. They inspire us. They create things that we need and love in our lives.

This week, I had the great privilege to visit the League of NH Craftsmen's 92nd Annual Craftsmen's Fair — the oldest outdoor craft fair in America. As a member of the House Committee on Small Businesses, I understand the importance of small businesses in New Hampshire and the nation. I’m proud to be bringing the voices of these local artists and small business owners to Congress every day.

From the bottom of my heart: thank you for working on behalf of Granite Staters.

Second, to the interns on Team Goodlander. The work of Congress is made possible by our dedicated interns – from constituent services to legislative support, interns are part of the team that makes it happen. So thankful for the incredible interns who helped serve the people of New Hampshire.

Interested in interning with Team Goodlander? Check out our website for more information about how to apply!

Thanks for reading.

Sincerely,

Maggie Goodlander
Member of Congress

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