State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs

The House Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, chaired by Michael Moffett.

It shall be the duty of the Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs to consider all matters pertaining to the National Guard and other military or veterans’ organizations within the state, potential actions by the U.S. Congress which will have a major impact on the state and the New England region, and all proposed resolutions petitioning the Congress on any matter; to maintain communication with the congressional delegation; to serve as a liaison between the New Hampshire House and the United States Congress; emergency management; and such other matters as may be referred to it.

Members

• Rep. Michael Moffett (R - Merr 4) (Chair)
• Rep. Skip Rollins (R - Sull 3) (Vice Chair)
• Rep. David Lundgren (R - Rock 16)
• Rep. John Leavitt (R - Merr 10)
• Rep. Larry Gagne (R - Hills 16)
• Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
• Rep. Mike Belcher (R - Carr 4)
• Rep. Cindy Bennett (R - Rock 4)
• Rep. Wayne Hemingway (R - Sull 6)
• Rep. Raymond Plante (R - Merr 27)
• Rep. Christine Seibert (D - Hills 21)
• Rep. Jean Jeudy (D - Hills 23)
• Rep. Christal Lloyd (D - Hills 8)
• Rep. Philip Jones (D - Ches 3)
• Rep. Jennifer Mandelbaum (D - Rock 21) (Clerk)
• Rep. Lily Foss (D - Hills 41)
• Rep. Sanjeev Manohar (D - Hills 9)

Bills Referred, 2025-2026

• HB 55: relative to the Selective Service Compliance Act. (Killed)
• HB 64: relative to extending hiring preferences for military members and their spouses to the state and private businesses, and establishing purchase preferences for disabled veterans and military spouses regarding state supply purchases. (Signed into law)
• HB 104-FN: relative to requiring an official declaration of war for the activation of the New Hampshire national guard in a foreign state. (Indefinitely postponed)
• HB 120: relative to transferring statutory authority from the department of education to the department of military affairs and veterans services regarding educational support services. (Signed into law)
• HB 122-FN: relative to payment of claims arising out of actions or activities of the New Hampshire national guard. (Signed into law)
• HB 256: establishing a committee to study the federal government's response to the 1967 attack on the USS Liberty. (Killed)
• HB 264-FN: relative to delegates to an Article V convention. (Died on the table)
• HB 1025: relative to the designation of the chief financial officer as a civilian employee within the department of military affairs and veterans services. (Signed into law)
• HB 1101: relative to the membership and governance of the state veterans council. (Signed into law)
• HB 1152: designating the funds account for donations and bequests received by the department of military affairs and veterans services to be non-lapsing funds. (Signed into law)
• HB 1172: relative to confidentiality protections for national guard sexual assault prevention and response personnel. (Signed into law)
• HB 1287: relative to special number plates for veterans and eligibility therefore. (Signed into law)
• HB 1441: establishing a commission to study the economic, legal, and sociological aspects of New Hampshire exerting its sovereign state rights. (Killed)
• HB 1753-FN: establishing the New Hampshire first for veterans program and authority. (Referred for interim study)
• HR 11: urging the United States government to investigate allegations of abuse of minorities, especially Hindus, Buddhists, Christians, and other religious minorities by the interim government of Bangladesh. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 12: urging Congress to amend the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 20: reaffirming the right for persons of all persuasions to keep and bear arms, and urging Congress and the President to cease infringement upon Second Amendment rights and to restore them where infringed. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 21: urging New Hampshire's congressional delegation to support the repeal of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 23: affirming the importance of digital literacy and access for older Americans. (Died when the session ended)
• HR 24: honoring Tadeusz Kosciuszko. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 25: recognizing the Kingdom of Bhutan as responsible for the oppression and forced eviction of more than 100,000 Bhutanese citizens during the late 1980s and early 1990s. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 26: supporting peace and stability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 27: urging New Hampshire's congressional delegation to open an investigation into the United States' response to the USS Liberty incident. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 32: urging the United States Congress to review the efficacy of the tariff policies of earlier presidential administrations, including tariffs implemented during the national emergency declared on April 2, 2025. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 33: affirming the state of California's request to divide into 2 states. (Killed)
• HR 34: declaring that Sharia law and political Islam represent an existential threat to the state and country and that any deference to Sharia law by a government institution is prohibited. (Died when the session ended)
• HR 36: urging the federal government to accept cash at all points of service. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 37: recognizing the United Nations universal declaration of human rights and urging the responsible and moral oversight of and accountability for military equipment used by international allies especially in Gaza. (Died when the session ended)
• HR 39: recognizing and celebrating the enduring relationship between the state of New Hampshire and Canada. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 45: urging Congress to find that the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor lie within the state of New Hampshire. (Adopted by the House)
• HR 47: urging the release of all federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein. (Killed)
• HCR 1: calling for policymakers locally and nationally to fully consider all relevant information and factors pertaining to climate change before pursuing courses of action that could adversely affect any economy or environment. (Passed one chamber)
• HCR 3: applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. (Died on the table)
• HCR 5: rescinding House Concurrent Resolution No. 40 passed by the 2012 New Hampshire General Court asking that Congress call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution. (Died on the table)
• HCR 8: urging Congress to find that the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor lie within the state of New Hampshire. (Passed one chamber)
• HCR 9: urging the United States to reject compliance with the European Union's Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. (Passed one chamber)
• HCR 10: calling for the repeal of the Jones Act. (Passed one chamber)
• HCR 12: calling upon the federal delegation from New Hampshire to support Medicare for All, a universal health insurance program that guarantees all people the health care they need. (Killed)
• HCR 13: requesting Congress to call a constitutional convention relative to implementing term limits for elected members of both houses of Congress. (Died on the table)
• HCR 14: condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and reaffirming the state's commitment to freedom of speech and civil discourse. (Passed one chamber)
• HCR 15: urging Congress to pass federal legislation promoting greater media accountability as a way to honor the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. (Killed)
• HCR 16: applying for a convention of the states under Article V of the Constitution of the United States. (Referred for interim study)
• SB 448-FN: modifying the definition of veteran. (Signed into law)
• SB 472: removing the maximum age on the tenure of office for the position of deputy adjutant general. (Signed into law)
• SB 473: defining the term "field officers" within the national guard. (Signed into law)
• SB 492-FN: authorizing the department of military affairs and veterans services to license and lease property in which the department holds a property interest. (Signed into law)
• HJR 1: affirming the natural right of persons and affirming that the state and federal government are established for the purpose of upholding, protecting, and securing these rights. (Died on the table)

And 575 bills in 18 earlier terms.

Recent Meetings

• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on September 24, 2026 for executive sessions on HB 1753-FN and HCR 16. On HB 1753-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 14–0. On HCR 16 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on April 10, 2026 for public hearings on SB 473, SB 472, SB 448-FN and SB 492-FN. It also held executive sessions on SB 448-FN, SB 492-FN, SB 472 and SB 473. On SB 448-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 13–0. On SB 492-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 13–0. On SB 472 it recommended ought to pass, 13–0. On SB 473 it recommended ought to pass, 13–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 20, 2026 for executive sessions on HR 26, HR 34, HCR 14 and HR 37. On HR 26 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 15–1, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HR 34 it recommended refer for interim study, 13–3, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HCR 14 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–0. On HR 37 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 6, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1287, HCR 13, HCR 16 and HR 34. It also held executive sessions on HCR 13, HCR 12, HCR 16, HR 20, HR 21, HR 23, HR 26, HR 32 and HB 1287. On HCR 13 it recommended ought to pass, 12–5, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HCR 12 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HCR 16 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–0. On HR 20 it recommended ought to pass, 16–1. On HR 21 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–1. On HR 23 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HR 26 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 15–1, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HR 32 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 15–2. On HB 1287 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 17–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 30, 2026 for public hearings on HR 33, HR 26, HCR 12, HR 37, HR 32, HR 39, HR 20 and HR 21. It also held executive sessions on HR 33 and HR 39. On HR 33 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 15–0. On HR 39 it recommended ought to pass, 14–1, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 23, 2026 for public hearings on HCR 14, HCR 15, HR 27, HR 25, HB 1441, HR 36 and HR 23. It also held executive sessions on HCR 15, HR 27, HR 25, HB 1441 and HR 36. On HCR 15 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 13–0. On HR 27 it recommended ought to pass, 13–0. On HR 25 it recommended ought to pass, 12–1, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1441 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 13–0. On HR 36 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 14–1, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 16, 2026 for public hearings on HB 1025, HR 45, HB 1152, HB 1172, HB 1287, HB 1753-FN, HR 39, HR 24, HR 47 and HB 1101. It also held executive sessions on HB 1025, HB 1152, HB 1287, HB 1753-FN, HR 24, HR 45, HB 1101, HB 1172, HR 39 and HR 47. On HB 1025 it recommended ought to pass, 14–0. On HB 1152 it recommended ought to pass, 14–0. On HB 1287 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 17–0. On HB 1753-FN it recommended refer for interim study, 14–0. On HR 24 it recommended ought to pass, 14–0. On HR 45 it recommended ought to pass, 8–6, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 1101 it recommended ought to pass, 14–0. On HB 1172 it recommended ought to pass, 14–0. On HR 39 it recommended ought to pass, 14–1, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HR 47 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on October 17, 2025 for executive sessions on HB 104-FN and HB 256. On HB 104-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 256 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 13–4, with a minority recommending ought to pass.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 7, 2025 for public hearings on HCR 1, HR 12 and HCR 10. It also held executive sessions on HCR 1, HB 264-FN, HCR 3, HCR 5, HJR 1, HR 12 and HCR 10. On HCR 1 it recommended ought to pass, 10–7, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 264-FN it recommended ought to pass, 15–2. On HCR 3 it recommended ought to pass, 10–7, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HCR 5 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HJR 1 it recommended ought to pass, 10–7, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HCR 10 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 11–6, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 31, 2025 for public hearings on HB 264-FN, HJR 1, HCR 3 and HCR 5. It also held executive sessions on HB 122-FN, HCR 8, HB 64, HCR 9, HR 11, HB 104-FN, HB 120, HB 256 and HB 55. On HB 122-FN it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HCR 8 it recommended ought to pass, 14–4, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HB 64 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HCR 9 it recommended ought to pass, 12–6, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HR 11 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HB 104-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 120 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HB 256 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 13–4, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 55 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 18–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 24, 2025 for public hearings on HB 122-FN, HB 64, HB 256, HCR 8, HR 11, HCR 9 and HB 120. It also held executive sessions on HB 104-FN and HB 55. On HB 104-FN it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 55 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 18–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 17, 2025 for public hearings on HB 55 and HB 104-FN.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on October 17, 2024 for executive sessions on HB 1041 and HB 1485. On HB 1041 it recommended refer for interim study, 20–0. On HB 1485 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–1.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on September 20, 2024 for subcommittee work sessions on HB 1485 and HB 1041.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on March 15, 2024 for a public hearing on HR 31. It also held an executive session on HR 31. On HR 31 it recommended refer for interim study, 16–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 12, 2024 for a public hearing on SB 317. It also held an executive session on SB 317. On SB 317 it recommended ought to pass, 11–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 9, 2024 for public hearings on HR 27, HR 26 and HR 23. It also held executive sessions on HB 1485, HR 22, HB 1156, HR 23, HR 26 and HR 27. On HB 1485 it recommended refer for interim study, 17–1. On HR 22 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0. On HR 27 it recommended ought to pass, 10–8.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 2, 2024 for public hearings on HB 1156, HB 1485 and HR 22. It also held executive sessions on HCR 11, HCR 9, HR 28, HR 24, HR 19, HB 1041 and HCR 8. On HCR 9 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HR 28 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 20–0. On HR 24 it recommended ought to pass, 20–0. On HB 1041 it recommended refer for interim study, 20–0. On HCR 8 it recommended ought to pass, 15–5, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 19, 2024 for public hearings on HR 24, HR 19, HCR 11, HCR 9 and HCR 8. It also held executive sessions on CACR 20, HCR 10, HR 20, HB 1355-FN, HB 1338, HR 21, HB 1041, CACR 13, HB 1130, HB 1179-FN and HR 28. On CACR 20 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 20–0. On HCR 10 it recommended ought to pass, 20–0. On HR 20 it recommended ought to pass, 19–0. On HB 1355-FN it recommended ought to pass, 20–0. On HB 1338 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–6, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HR 21 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 13–7, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HB 1041 it recommended refer for interim study, 20–0. On CACR 13 it recommended ought to pass, 20–0. On HB 1130 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 20–0. On HB 1179-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 20–0. On HR 28 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 20–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 12, 2024 for public hearings on HR 20, HB 1179-FN, HB 1355-FN, HB 1338, HR 21, HR 28, CACR 20, HB 1041, HB 1130, HCR 10 and CACR 13.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on October 11, 2023 for an executive session on HB 229-FN. It also held a full committee work session on HB 229-FN.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on April 28, 2023 for a public hearing on SB 103. It also held an executive session on SB 103.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 10, 2023 for executive sessions on HB 392-FN, HCR 7, HR 15, HR 16 and HR 7. On HB 392-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–0. On HCR 7 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–0. On HR 15 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–3. On HR 16 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 16–1. On HR 7 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on February 3, 2023 for public hearings on HR 15, HR 16, HR 7, HB 392-FN and HCR 7. It also held executive sessions on HB 269-FN, HR 15, HR 10, HB 229-FN, HR 8, HR 9, HR 13, HB 392-FN, HCR 1, HCR 3, HCR 4, HCR 5, HCR 7, HR 16 and HR 7. On HB 269-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 18–0. On HR 15 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 14–3. On HR 10 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8. On HR 8 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 10–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass. On HR 9 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 11–7. On HR 13 it recommended ought to pass, 17–0. On HB 392-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 16–0. On HCR 1 it recommended ought to pass, 13–5. On HCR 4 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 11–6. On HCR 7 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 18–0. On HR 16 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 16–1. On HR 7 it recommended ought to pass, 18–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 27, 2023 for public hearings on HR 9, HCR 1, HR 8, HR 13 and HR 10.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 20, 2023 for public hearings on HB 206, HB 229-FN, HB 269-FN, HB 330-FN-A, HCR 5, HR 7, HCR 3 and HCR 4. It also held executive sessions on HB 206 and HB 330-FN-A. On HB 206 it recommended ought to pass, 13–0. On HB 330-FN-A it recommended ought to pass, 13–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on October 18, 2022 for executive sessions on HB 1050 and HB 1353. On HB 1050 it recommended refer for interim study, 21–0. On HB 1353 it recommended refer for interim study, 21–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on April 19, 2022 for a public hearing on SB 360. It also held an executive session on SB 360. On SB 360 it recommended ought to pass, 13–0.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 21, 2022 for a public hearing on HB 1653-FN. It also held executive sessions on HB 1050, HB 1284, HB 1353, HB 1411-FN, HB 1653-FN, HCR 6, HCR 7, HR 16 and HR 18. On HB 1050 it recommended refer for interim study, 21–0. On HB 1284 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 13–8, with a minority recommending ought to pass with amendment. On HB 1353 it recommended refer for interim study, 21–0. On HB 1411-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 14–7. On HB 1653-FN it recommended ought to pass, 21–0. On HCR 6 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 20–1. On HCR 7 it recommended ought to pass, 12–9, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On HR 16 it recommended ought to pass, 21–0. On HR 18 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 12–9, with a minority recommending ought to pass.
• The Committee on State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs met on January 20, 2022 for public hearings on HB 1411-FN, HCR 6, HCR 7, HR 17, HR 15, HR 16, HR 18, CACR 32 and HCR 8. It also held executive sessions on HB 1441, HB 1505-FN, HR 15 and CACR 32. On HB 1441 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 13–0. On HB 1505-FN it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 12–0. On HR 15 it recommended ought to pass with amendment, 11–10, with a minority recommending inexpedient to legislate. On CACR 32 it recommended that the House find it inexpedient to legislate, 21–0.

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