relative to the withholding of state payments to the federal government in response to suspended federal aid.
SB 602, titled the "Protect Our Money Act," requires New Hampshire to withhold state payments owed to the federal government if federal aid to the state is suspended by a presidential executive order or court order violation. The state commissioner must calculate the lost federal aid amount, report it to the legislature within 60 days, and withhold an equivalent sum from upcoming state payments to the federal government. Once the suspended federal aid is restored, the withheld funds must be paid to the federal government. This bill directly affects New Hampshire's state budget and payment obligations to the federal government.
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Nov 2025
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Introduced Nov 25, 2025
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Feb 11, 2026
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 02/19/2026, Vote 6-1, CC; SC 6
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Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Finance; SJ 1
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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