Rep. Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-2) has signed on as a cosponsor of the HEADACHE Act, H.R. 5536, as of October 6, 2026. That brings total House support to 56 members.
What this means for NH-2
An estimated 103,696 people in NH-2 live with a headache disorder, out of roughly 691,308 residents. Every one of them stands to benefit from the coordinated federal response the HEADACHE Act would create: better epidemiological data, a larger trained clinical workforce, and headache disorders finally treated as the public health priority their prevalence warrants.
Specialist access in New Hampshire
New Hampshire has 3 UCNS-certified headache specialists serving an estimated 209,284 residents living with a headache disorder. That ranks 25th of 50 states for specialist access. Nationally there are fewer than 900 certified specialists for more than 40 million patients.
Veterans in NH-2
There is no VA Headache Center of Excellence in NH-2. The nearest site is in West Haven, CT, about 151 miles from the district office. With only 29 such centers nationwide, most veterans living with post-traumatic headache have no specialized VA care within reach.
Rep. Goodlander is the first member of the New Hampshire delegation to cosponsor H.R. 5536.
Say thank you
A short note from a constituent carries real weight with a congressional office, and members who have already signed on are the ones best positioned to recruit their colleagues. Send Rep. Goodlander a message, or check where your own representatives stand.