Maggie Goodlander

ICYMI: Goodlander, Joyce Introduce Legislation to Recognize April 2026 as “National Native Plant Month” - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Concord, N.H. – Last week, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April 2026 as “National Native Plant Month,” highlighting the critical role native plants play in supporting ecosystems, strengthening local economies, and preserving America’s natural heritage. Congresswoman Goodlander introduced the resolution alongside Congressman David Joyce (OH-14), with cosponsors Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02), Rep. James Moylan (GA-AL), Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), Rep. Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), and Rep. Mike Turner (OH-10). “Growing up in New Hampshire, I learned early in life that our land is worth fighting for,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “Native plants are the backbone of our landscapes — they sustain our wildlife, protect our watersheds, support our farmers and outdoor economy, and connect us to the natural heritage that generations have worked to support and defend. Our resolution is a recognition that caring for our land isn’t a partisan issue — it is an enduring American value.” "By promoting the use of native plants, we are promoting the restoration of natural habitats in Ohio and across the country," said Congressman Joyce. "In addition to their environmental benefits, native plants offer a practical, cost-effective solution for communities by requiring significantly less water and ongoing maintenance. This resolution recognizes the value native plants bring to Ohio and to communities nationwide, while promoting responsible stewardship of our natural landscapes." Read the full resolution text here. National Native Plant Month has been supported by hundreds of local, regional, and national organizations spanning nearly all 50 states, reflecting a growing, nationwide effort to protect and restore native ecosystems. “We are so proud of New Hampshire's elected officials for raising public awareness of native plants’ contribution to our environmental and economic health. With this Resolution, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander is taking the lead in the House on the nation-wide effort to promote National Native Plant Month,” said Beate Becker, co-chair of the Conservation Committee of the Garden Club of Dublin. "Her commitment is enormously important to the native plant work happening in local communities in NH and around the country." “To save our planet, we must protect the health of our water, air, and soil. To save wildlife, we need to provide them with ample food and healthy habitats. Native wildlife has slowly evolved over time alongside native plants. Because of this, native bees, butterflies, caterpillars, birds, and other wildlife depend on these long-known plants for their food, and they usually cannot eat the strange, exotic plants we bring home from distant lands. This resolution provides an annual platform to educate the public about the importance of native plants, and encourages all landowners to plant many more native plants to feed wildlife,” said Nancy Linz, Founder, National Native Plant Month. "At a time when our planet faces the crises of climate change and loss of plant and animal species, native plants’ role as linchpins of local ecosystems has never been more important. Congress must mark this recognition by advancing policies and investments that will preserve native species and the benefits they provide for both people and nature,” said Tom Cors, Sr. Director, Legislative Affairs, The Nature Conservancy. 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Goodlander, Pappas Raise Concerns Over Forest Service Reorganization, Call for Efforts to be Halted - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Position: Congresswoman Goodlander and Congressman Pappas oppose the proposed reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service, which would close research stations including New Hampshire's Bartlett Experimental Forest. They argue the reorganization undermines climate change and wildfire response efforts and call for Congress to halt the proposal and receive full details of the decision-making process.

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Concord, N.H. – Last week, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined 60 of their colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service opposing the proposed reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service. This would close New Hampshire’s Bartlett Experimental Forest and put other facilities, including those at Hubbard Brook Experimental Forest, at risk. The members wrote: “We write to express our strong opposition to the proposed reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service announced by the Department of Agriculture on March 31, 2026. The Forest Service manages more than 193 million acres of public lands across our nation, making it the federal government’s second-largest public lands agency. The decision to relocate the agency’s headquarters and eliminate its world-class research program undermines our efforts to confront the dual crises of climate change and catastrophic wildfires while worsening the already severe loss of staff and expertise since the start of President Trump’s second term.” They continued: “This reorganization proposal would close 57 of the agency’s 77 research stations across 31 states, including stations that study wildfire, drought, pests, and climate change—all of which pose immediate and growing threats to our national forests and nearby communities—and threaten to take decades of staff expertise with them. Already, this administration’s efforts to dismantle the Forest Service have led to a nearly 40 percent reduction in hazardous fuels work, leaving forests, public lands, and surrounding communities vulnerable, and the proposed reorganization threatens to make that damage even worse.” They concluded: “We therefore ask that you provide Congress with the details of any consultations, comment opportunities, analysis, and decision-making processes related to this proposal so that Congress can fully evaluate it and represent the interests of our constituents and the American people, who have a direct stake in keeping Forest Service lands public, accessible, and healthy.” Last week, Goodlander advanced an amendment in committee to protect critical U.S. Forest Service research facilities from closure without explicit congressional approval. The amendment comes in response to the Department of Agriculture’s proposed reorganization plan, which would shutter dozens of Forest Service Research & Development sites—including New Hampshire’s Bartlett Experimental Forest—and place others like Hubbard Brook under review. These experimental forests are world-class research assets, supporting decades-long studies that inform forest management, conservation, and climate resilience. Goodlander’s amendment ensures that these vital resources cannot be closed or reorganized without an Act of Congress, safeguarding longstanding scientific investments and the communities that rely on them. Congressman Pappas is a cosponsor of the amendment. 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Goodlander Joins Democratic Veterans, House Colleagues in Introduction of Iran War Funding Prohibition - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Position: Congresswoman Goodlander supports legislation prohibiting the use of federal funds for military action against Iran without Congressional authorization through an AUMF or formal declaration of war, citing the ongoing unauthorized conflict's costs in lives, resources, and domestic economic harm.

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Concord, N.H. – Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander joined 17 of her Democratic colleagues, including 14 fellow veterans and the Ranking Members of the House Armed Services, Foreign Affairs, and Intelligence Committees, in introducing a funding prohibition on military action against Iran. For nine weeks, the Trump Administration has waged war in Iran without Congressional approval, which has cost at least $25 billion, killed 13 brave U.S. servicemembers, wounded hundreds more, and caused prices to skyrocket at home. The introduction also follows the Pentagon’s request for $1.5 trillion in funding for FY27 – not including a reported Iran War supplemental funding request of $200 billion. The bill, No Funds for Iran War Act, would prohibit the use of additional taxpayer funds for military action against Iran in the absence of an Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF) or official declaration of war from Congress. “We do not write blank checks for unauthorized wars in the United States of America,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “Our commonsense bill will restore the basic accountability and sanity that the American people need and deserve from our government.” “The American people have been clear from the beginning: they want lower costs and no more forever wars. The Trump administration has spent nine weeks conducting an illegal war in Iran that has done the exact opposite – and every American is paying the price,” said Congressman Pat Ryan. “Their recklessness has killed 13 brave servicemembers, wounded hundreds more, cost at least $25 billion in taxpayer money, and sent gas prices skyrocketing here at home. Since Day 1, there has been no strategy or endgame. Not a single dollar more on this ill-conceived war.” “Trump’s war of choice has achieved none of the administration’s stated objectives and has surpassed the president’s initial stated timeline of the conflict, which was supposed to last only a few weeks. Now that the president is moving the goal posts and twisting the 60-day requirements of the War Powers Act, Congress must take action. It is time for it to exercise its constitutional power of the purse,” said Rep. Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee. The legislation is led by Congressman Pat Ryan (D-NY) and co-sponsored by House Armed Services Committee Ranking Member Adam Smith (D-WA), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY), House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Ranking Member Jim Himes (D-CT), and Goodlander’s fellow Democratic Veteran Representatives Ted Lieu (D-CA), Chris Deluzio (D-PA), Jason Crow (D-CO), Seth Moulton (D-MA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Gil Cisneros (D-CA), Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Derek Tran (D-CA), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Herb Conaway (D-NJ), Mike Thompson (D-CA), and Bobby Scott (D-VA). 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Goodlander, Fedorchak Introduce Legislation to Protect Access to National Memorials on Federal Property - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Concord, N.H. – Last week, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (ND-AL) introduced legislation to ensure that national memorials located on federal property remain accessible to the public during a government shutdown, particularly for families honoring loved ones who gave their lives in service. “Memorials are sacred spaces where families from every corner of our country come together to grieve, honor, and remember. No person, no family in America should ever be turned away from the very place that honors the service and sacrifice of a loved one,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “Our commonsense, bipartisan legislation will ensure that can never happen again. We owe these families so much more than our gratitude — we owe them dignity, respect, and peace.” “I’m proud to partner with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander on this bipartisan effort to make sure families are never denied access to the memorials that honor their loved ones’ service and sacrifice,” said Congresswoman Fedorchak. “These spaces mean so much to those who have given everything for our country, and this legislation helps guarantee they remain open and accessible.” Congresswoman Goodlander introduced the legislation following outreach from New Hampshire firefighter Chris Wyman, who raised concerns after being unable to visit the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial due to restricted access during a lapse in funding at the Department of Homeland Security. While access to the memorial has since been restored, this legislation seeks to ensure that families are never again denied the opportunity to pay their respects. “I’m grateful for the effort that Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander has put into ensuring that our nation's firefighters that we’ve lost in the line of duty are continually honored and their families are supported. This bill strengthens the promise that Congress made many years ago when the National Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial was dedicated, and that the families, friends, and co-workers will always have access to the place where their legacy resides,” said Chris Wyman. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial, located on the campus of the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland, is maintained by the nonprofit National Fallen Firefighters Foundation, not the federal government, yet its location on federal property left it inaccessible during the funding lapse. Unlike memorials in Washington, D.C., which are typically open to the public at all times, this closure prevented grieving families from visiting the site, including those whose loved ones were being honored for the first time. Congresswoman Goodlander’s legislation would allow continued public access to memorials on federal property during a government shutdown, provided that the memorial is not funded by the federal government and is otherwise open to the public through a federal facility. The bill provides a clear, commonsense fix to prevent unnecessary closures of memorials that rely on nonfederal support. The legislation builds on Congresswoman Goodlander’s broader efforts to protect essential services and prevent the harmful impacts of government shutdowns, ensuring that even in moments of political uncertainty, Americans can continue to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Congresswoman Goodlander has been a strong advocate for firefighters and first responders, including her support for the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure families of fallen firefighters receive the benefits they have earned. 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Goodlander Statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Position: Congresswoman Goodlander opposes the Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which she characterizes as gutting critical provisions of the Voting Rights Act. She argues the decision undermines voting rights and the ability of Americans to participate fairly in democracy.

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling in Louisiana v. Callais: “The right to vote is the fundamental right from which all of our rights flow. The Supreme Court's decision to dilute the voting rights and power of freedom-loving Americans by gutting critical provisions of the Voting Rights Act is dead wrong and downright dangerous. This decision undermines a fundamental promise that we make to one another as Americans: that every American deserves a fair shot to participate in our democracy.” Congresswoman Goodlander has dedicated her life to serving New Hampshire and our country. Before taking the oath of office, she served as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice, a professor of constitutional law at the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth, a lawyer in the fight for voting rights with the New Hampshire Campaign for Voting Rights, and a law clerk to Justice Stephen Breyer on the United States Supreme Court. She is an original cosponsor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, legislation to restore and modernize the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and prevent new barriers to the ballot box from being created. 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Following Deadly Attack on U.S. Base in Kuwait that Killed 6 Servicemembers, Goodlander and House Democratic Veterans Demand Secretary Hegseth Investigate Force Protection Failures - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Position: The congresswoman and colleagues demand an immediate investigation into force protection failures that resulted in six servicemembers' deaths in Kuwait, citing inadequate fortifications against Iranian drone threats and contradictions in the Defense Secretary's public characterization of the attack.

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Washington, D.C. – Today, in a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) joined 13 House Democratic Veterans – including Representatives Gil Cisneros, Herbert Conaway, Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, Ted Lieu, Seth Moulton, Jimmy Panetta, Pat Ryan, Mike Thompson, Derek Tran, and Eugene Vindman – in demanding an immediate investigation into force protection failures that led to the deaths of six U.S. servicemembers in Kuwait. The Members are specifically calling out contradictions in the Secretary’s characterization of the attack, which troops injured on base have called “falsehoods,” as well as the broader implications of threats posed by Iranian drones to the 50,000+ U.S. troops and billions of dollars in assets in the region. One troop injured in the attack said “the unit… was unprepared to provide any defense for itself. It was not a fortified position.” When asked specifically what fortifications were in place, another servicemember replied, “I would put it in the ‘none’ category, from a drone defense capability … none.” As the President and Defense Secretary continue to build up their unauthorized military buildup in CENTCOM, Goodlander and her colleagues are demanding a fulsome, transparent investigation into failures at the site of this attack, as well as the broader implications of vulnerabilities as the conflict continues. “We owe these American patriots, every American in uniform serving in harm’s way, and their loved ones a sacred obligation that we must honor with a swift, thorough, and independent investigation,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “We will not rest until we deliver the accountability and force protection our troops urgently need.” The full letter to Secretary Hegseth is included below: We write to demand a formal, immediate investigation into the deaths of six U.S. servicemembers killed in Kuwait on March 1, 2026, during operations associated with the war in Iran. Congress must be kept fully and promptly informed of the investigation’s progress and any emerging findings. Based on direct testimony from servicemembers injured in the attack and public reporting, it is clear that there was a deadly failure to protect our troops from known and predictable Iranian capabilities. As the Department and the President continue to amass U.S. troops and assets in the region without an end in sight, it is essential that we prioritize the safety of troops deployed in theater. In addition to your failure to protect our troops, you, Secretary Hegseth, have also misled the public about the circumstances of the attack and failed to take accountability for the deaths of these brave men and women. In a press briefing you characterized the attack as “a squirter” that hit a “fortified” tactical operations center. Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the command post was a “secure facility” that was “fortified with 6-foot walls.” Despite these claims, we know these fatalities were in fact the result of a failure to provide sufficient overhead protection against known and predictable one-way attack drone threats. Brave servicemembers have come forward detailing the reality on the ground. One servicemember injured in the attack explicitly called the Department’s characterization a “falsehood,” saying “the unit… was unprepared to provide any defense for itself. It was not a fortified position.” When asked specifically what fortifications were in place, another servicemember replied, “I would put it in the ‘none’ category, from a drone defense capability … none.” These reports raise serious questions about the adequacy of force protection measures in theater, particularly in the face of increasingly sophisticated and persistent unmanned aerial system (UAS) threats. In addition to including all physical evidence, operational data, first-hand accounts, and after-action reviews, please ensure your investigation also addresses the following questions: We remain deeply concerned about the broader implications for U.S. force posture and protection across the region. The evolving threat environment, particularly the proliferation of low-cost, low-altitude drones capable of evading traditional air defense systems, demands urgent attention. Especially as it relates to the safety and security of our 50,000+ servicemembers deployed to the CENTCOM AOR. Accordingly, we also request information on the steps the Department of Defense is taking to ensure the safety of U.S. personnel, including: The loss of these servicemembers is a profound tragedy, and we owe it to them, their families, and all those currently serving to ensure that every possible measure is taken to prevent similar incidents in the future. I appreciate your prompt attention to this matter and request a written response delivered to Congress no later than May 22, 2026. 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander Leads Legal Action to Defend First Amendment, Challenges Trump’s Unconstitutional Retribution Campaign Against Senator Mark Kelly and Members of Congress - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Washington, D.C. – Today, New Hampshire Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander — a constitutional lawyer and former Naval Intelligence Officer who serves as a Member of the House Armed Services Committee — led Representatives Jason Crow, Chris Deluzio, Chrissy Houlahan, and Senator Elissa Slotkin in filing a legal brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to defend the First Amendment and to challenge President Trump’s retribution campaign against Senator Mark Kelly and the five Members of Congress. The brief responds to an unprecedented campaign of retribution launched by President Trump in response to an online video called “Don’t Give Up the Ship,” in which the six members of Congress recited the bedrock principle of American law that, in America, military servicemembers must follow lawful orders and lawful orders only. In response to the video, President Trump launched a series of vitriolic threats and attacks, calling the video “SEDITIOUS BEHAVIOR, punishable by DEATH!” and ordering all six of the Members of Congress in the video “be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL.” At the President’s direction, the U.S. Department of Justice swiftly retaliated against the Members of Congress for their speech, including by launching a criminal investigation and then reportedly seeking and failing to secure a grand jury indictment — an extremely rare rebuke of the Trump Administration and a forceful affirmation that the Members had committed no crime. In addition, the Secretary of Defense initiated disciplinary proceedings against Senator Kelly to reduce his retired grade and pay. The legal brief makes the case that the Trump Administration’s outrageous and unprecedented actions violate the First Amendment and our Constitution’s separation of powers. “We all swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies — foreign and domestic. That oath lasts a lifetime, and we intend to keep it,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. “President Trump is using the federal government as a tool to intimidate and harass us — it is a downright dangerous effort to silence us and punish us simply for doing our jobs in Congress. But it will not work, and that’s why we’re filing this brief: to stand up for the Constitution and our First Amendment rights and responsibilities in Congress.” In their brief, the Members of Congress make the case that the Trump Administration’s unprecedented actions violate the First Amendment and our Constitution’s separation of powers, writing: “Allowing the Executive Branch to punish—or even threaten to punish—such Members for any speech that could be construed as criticizing the military’s policy judgments could chill their participation in debates over issues of profound public significance,” wrote the lawmakers in the brief. “That result would violate not only the First Amendment rights of legislators like Senator Kelly, but also the separation of powers that guards against Executive Branch abuse.” Read the full text of the amicus brief here. Goodlander has dedicated her life to serving our country. She began her career working as a senior advisor to Senator John McCain in the United States Senate and went on to serve as an intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve for more than a decade. After graduating from law school and serving as a law clerk to Justice Stephen Breyer on the United States Supreme Court, Goodlander taught constitutional law at the University of New Hampshire and Dartmouth before working at the U.S. Department of Justice, where she took on corporate monopolies as a Deputy Assistant Attorney General. 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

New Hampshire Congressional Delegation Calls on Trump Administration to Preserve Education Grants Supporting First-Generation and Disadvantaged Students - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Position: The New Hampshire Congressional delegation opposes the Trump Administration's changes to TRIO grant program applications, arguing that the revised focus on workforce training diverts these programs from their original mission of supporting postsecondary access and success for first-generation and disadvantaged students. They call for the Department of Education to rescind the new grant announcements and extend current programs for one year.

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), alongside Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), are calling on U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon to rescind the TRIO Talent Search and Educational Opportunity Center grant competition announcements and for current programs to receive a one-year extension. The push comes after changes were made to the applications that would threaten the future programs of organizations who receive these grants and the Granite State students and families they serve. In their letter, the New Hampshire Congressional delegation notes that the Department’s changes to applications for both grant programs alters the scope from supporting postsecondary access for first-generation and disadvantaged students to a focus on workforce training. The Congressional delegation wrote, in part: “As members of the New Hampshire Congressional delegation and as strong supporters of TRIO, we write with serious concern over the Trump Administration’s actions to weaken and divert the focus of the Federal TRIO programs away from college preparation, access, and success […] Congress established TRIO in the 1960s with the intent of helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds complete high school, access postsecondary education, and graduate from college. TRIO invests in the potential that all students have to succeed in college and helps students and their families realize that potential by breaking down barriers to access and support.” They continued: “The Department of Education’s March 17 grant competition announcement for the TRIO TS program and the March 30 grant competition announcement for the TRIO EOC program would significantly shift the purpose and structure of these programs from postsecondary access and success to a focus on workforce training. Extensive workforce training programs, which this delegation strongly supports, already exist […] TRIO serves an important complementary purpose to those workforce programs, especially for first-generation college students and students from low-income backgrounds, by supporting them in preparing for and succeeding in the postsecondary education of their choice as they pursue their goals. Your effort to change the TRIO program focus and funding from postsecondary education access and success risks diluting the programs’ effectiveness and potentially limits students’ options. Students from low-income and disadvantaged backgrounds need more, not less, support to achieve their college dreams.” They concluded: “We urge the Department of Education to rescind, revise and re-issue the March 2026 TS and EOC grant announcements to advance the mission of the TRIO programs as Congress intended. We request that you ensure there is no lapse in TRIO program operations during this competition revision process. We also request that current TRIO TS and EOC grantees in good standing receive a one-year extension of their grants to ensure uninterrupted service to the hundreds of thousands of students and families that rely on their services.” The full text of the letter can be found HERE. Congresswoman Goodlander and the entire Congressional delegation have been outspoken in standing up for Granite State students in the wake of the Trump Administration’s cuts to programs that support New Hampshire’s schools and universities. In September, the delegation called on the U.S. Department of Education to restore Congressionally approved funding for the Education Alliance for New Hampshire’s Statewide Family Engagement Center grant, TRIO grants for the University of New Hampshire’s (UNH) Talent Search and McNair programs and the state’s Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP). 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Goodlander, Fedorchak Lead Bipartisan Coalition Urging Speaker Johnson to Allow Vote on H.R. 5891, the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act, and Hold Congress Accountable - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Position: Congresswoman Goodlander supports legislation requiring that members of Congress have their salaries withheld in escrow during government shutdowns, and supports measures to ensure federal employees, servicemembers, and contractors are paid in full during shutdowns.

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. **Goodlander has led the fight to protect federal workers and hold Congress accountable since her first day in office.** Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander of New Hampshire and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak of North Dakota led a bipartisan group of freshman Members of Congress in urging Speaker Mike Johnson to bring H.R. 5891, the Withhold Member Pay During Shutdowns Act, to the House floor for a vote. The bipartisan, Goodlander-backed bill passed unanimously out of the House Administration Committee on March 18, 2026. H.R. 5891 would place Member salaries in escrow during a government shutdown, ensuring compliance with the 27th Amendment to the Constitution while holding Congress accountable In their letter to Republican leadership, the bipartisan Members wrote, “As new Members of Congress, we came to Washington with fresh energy and perspective, committed to delivering results and restoring trust in this institution. One of our most fundamental responsibilities under Article I of the Constitution is funding the federal government. While we will continue to have honest disagreements over spending levels and policy priorities, we can all agree that Congress must fulfill this basic duty. Yet, our freshmen term is marked with two government shutdowns, including the longest in history…We agree on a very basic principle: our constituents sent us here to govern, and a key part of governing is passing a federal budget. If we fail in this very fundamental responsibility, we should not be paid.” The bipartisan Members urged House Leadership to bring H.R. 5891 to a vote on the House Floor immediately. CLICK HERE to read the full letter. Congresswoman Goodlander has made protecting federal workers from the harmful consequences of government shutdowns a defining priority of her first term — and has backed that commitment with action. Congresswoman Goodlander is leading the bipartisan Shutdown Fairness Act, legislation to guarantee that all federal employees, servicemembers, reservists, and contractors are paid in full and on time during any government shutdown. The bill does not authorize new spending; it ensures workers receive their regular paychecks rather than waiting weeks or months for back pay after a shutdown ends. She is also leading the bipartisan Pay Our Public Shipyard Workers Act alongside Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-VA) and Rep. Chris Pappas (D-NH), legislation to guarantee that the civilian and military workforce at America’s public shipyards — including the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in New Hampshire — continues to be paid during government shutdowns. “The women and men of America’s public shipyards are mission-critical for our national security. These hardworking patriots have some of the toughest and most important jobs. They should never go a day without a paycheck they have earned,” said Congresswoman Goodlander. Congresswoman Goodlander has refused to accept her congressional salary during every federal shutdown since she took office, in September and again in February, consistent with her pledge from the first day she took office. As today marks Day 59 of the partial government shutdown, House and Senate Democrats have tried to pass bills to fund TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and other important functions of the Department of Homeland Security at least 15 times. 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions

Goodlander and House Democratic Veterans Release Statement on Trump Threat to Wipe Out Iranian Civilization  - Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander

Position: Congresswoman Goodlander and House Democratic veterans oppose threats to destroy Iran and call for immediate congressional action to prevent what they characterize as an illegal war and potential war crime.

Subscribe to our newsletter HERE. Concord, N.H. – Today, Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander, a former intelligence officer in the United States Navy Reserve, joined fellow House Democratic veterans to release the following statement: “Words matter in times of peace, but especially in times of war. We served our country and are no strangers to war. What Trump threatened this morning — that ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ — cannot be ignored, rationalized, or dismissed. It is not ‘strategic posturing’ to threaten to annihilate an entire people. It threatens a war crime so grave that no person should condone it. “There is no strategic justification for threatening to destroy an entire civilization, and anyone who says otherwise is unfit for office. Any elected official cheering on this rhetoric, rationalizing it as tough talk, and failing to acknowledge the gravity of what the president is threatening is simply unfit. “We need to immediately return to DC and stop this illegal war. We took oaths to the Constitution and the American people, not a political party nor a leader. The time to do something is now, and we must act.” 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions 18 North Main Street 4th Floor Concord, NH 03301 Phone: (603) 226-1002 Get Directions 184 Main Street Suite 222 Nashua, NH 03060 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 33 Main Street Suite 202 Littleton, NH 03561 Phone: (603) 226-1002 To schedule an appointment, click here. Get Directions 223 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Phone: (202) 225-5206 Get Directions