New study reveals mRNA vaccine research cancellation could result in 49,000 annual deaths and significant economic loss.
Quiver AI Summary
New study reveals potential impact of mRNA research cuts: A study from the Yale Center for Infectious Disease Modeling and Analysis indicates that the cancellation of nearly $500 million in mRNA vaccine research by Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could lead to 49,000 annual deaths and cost the economy $75 billion each year. Senator Maggie Hassan requested the analysis.
Senator Hassan criticizes decision: Senator Hassan stated, “This new independent analysis provides even more evidence that Secretary Kennedy’s reckless behavior will cost American lives.” The study suggests that mRNA vaccines could significantly reduce mortality and enhance public health.
Background on the funding cuts: Secretary Kennedy's cancellation of contracts aimed at mRNA research has faced criticism, with claims that the decision leaves vital treatments for diseases like cancer underfunded. Hassan continues to advocate for the importance of mRNA technology and has previously called for Kennedy's resignation.
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Margaret Wood Hassan Fundraising
Margaret Wood Hassan recently disclosed $420.3K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 202nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 75.6% came from individual donors.
Hassan disclosed $324.5K of spending. This was the 166th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Hassan disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 274th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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Margaret Wood Hassan Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Margaret Wood Hassan is worth $5.9M, as of December 19th, 2025. This is the 156th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Hassan has approximately $3.8M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Margaret Wood Hassan Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Margaret Wood Hassan:
- S.3522: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to require that State Medicaid programs provide at least one formulation of each type of medication for the treatment of opioid use disorder without prior authorization or limitations on dosage, and for other purposes.
- S.3359: A bill to increase rates of college completion and reduce college costs by accelerating time to degree, aligning secondary and postsecondary education, and improving postsecondary credit transfer.
- S.3336: A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out prize competitions to advance the science of interpretability and to develop adversarial robustness with respect to artificial intelligence products, and for other purposes.
- S.3251: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act
- S.3250: Rural Hospital Flexibility Act of 2025
- S.3211: Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act
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