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June 02, 2023

Shaheen Named Honorary Co-Chair on Bipartisan Commission to Combat Hostage Taking and Wrongful Detention

**Shaheen joins commission as bipartisan, bicameral legislation she co-leads to establish a national day recognizing hostages & their families unanimously clears the U.S. Senate** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Senate Armed Services Committees, announced that she’s been named an honorary co-chair on a bipartisan commission with the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), tasked with combating th… Continue Reading


June 01, 2023

NEW: Shaheen, Wicker Lead Legislation to Address Systematic Problems with Afghan SIV Process

**Problems with the program were uncovered by Shaheen’s special report released last year.** **Watch Shaheen’s discussion earlier today with CNN’s Jake Tapper on her new bill with Senator Wicker.** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, and U.S. Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced new legislation today – the Afghan Allies Pro… Continue Reading


June 01, 2023

NH Delegation Announces Nearly $300K NOAA Grant to Support Fishery Research

**Shaheen Chairs the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)** (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), announced today with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) a nearly $300,000 federal award through NOAA to the University of New Hampshire to support … Continue Reading


May 30, 2023

Shaheen, Ricketts Issue Joint Bipartisan Statement Calling for Calm Between Kosovo and Serbia Amid Escalating Tensions

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, issued the following joint statement in response to the deteriorating security conditions between Kosovo and Serbia: “We are very concerned by the significant deterioration in the security situation in Northern Kosovo. We are disappointed by the government of Kosovo’s unilateral … Continue Reading


May 30, 2023

Shaheen, Tillis Lead Bicameral, Bipartisan Letter Pushing for Congressional Leadership to Invite NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg to Address Joint Session of Congress

**Shaheen is co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, which she re-established with Senator Tillis (R-NC) in 2018** **Address would serve as an opportunity to speak directly to the American people on importance of NATO’s mission amidst Russia’s threat to the rules-based world order** **Shaheen’s letter comes ahead of 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius** (Washington, DC) - U.S Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, sent a l… Continue Reading


May 30, 2023

NEW: Following Shaheen Inquiries, FCC Releases Updated National Broadband Map to Guide New Allocations of Federal Resources for Internet Expansion

**Shaheen was the Democratic negotiator of broadband provisions of the historic, bipartisan Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act** **Most up-to-date FCC map will determine upcoming Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) program allocations, which will be made to states by June 30th** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Commerce and the lead Democratic negotiator of the Infrastructur… Continue Reading


May 28, 2023

Shaheen Statement on Bipartisan Agreement in Principle to Avoid Catastrophic National Default

**Agreement follows Shaheen’s calls for bipartisan resolution to avoid default** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement in response to an announced bipartisan agreement in principle between the White House and Congressional Republicans to avoid a national default, which would be catastrophic for the United States’ economy and carry significant implications for New Hampshire families, workers and industries: “I'm glad that … Continue Reading


May 26, 2023

Shaheen & Graham Announce Bipartisan Resolution Honoring 30 Years of National Guard State Partner Program

**For three decades, the SPP has been a highly successful effort to pair state National Guard units with foreign partner military forces for training, partner capacity building and cultural exchange**  **Shaheen & Graham are Co-Chairs of the Senate National Guard Caucus**  (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC), co-chairs of the Senate National Guard Caucus, announced that they recently introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing… Continue Reading


May 25, 2023

Shaheen Concludes Week-Long Series Underscoring the Potential Impact of a GOP-Forced Default with Mount Washington Valley Chamber Meeting in North Conway

Shaheen meets with members of the Mount Washington Valley Chamber earlier today. Shaheen also visits Kennett High School to discuss outdoor recreation and tourism in the area. (North Conway, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) concluded her week-long series underscoring the potential impact of a GOP-forced default in a meeting with the Mount Washington Valley Chamber and local officials. Throughout the week, Shaheen has hosted statewide events and briefings to discuss the financial fall… Continue Reading


May 25, 2023

Cotton, Shaheen Seek to Establish National Warrior Call Day Ahead of Memorial Day

(Washington, DC)— U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) announced that they introduced a resolution to designate November 12, 2023, as National Warrior Call Day. As Americans observe Memorial Day by honoring service members who sacrificed their lives in defense of our country, the lawmakers want to emphasize building meaningful relationships with both those currently serving and veterans. These relatio… Continue Reading


May 24, 2023

Shaheen Continues Event Series on Potential Impact of a GOP-Forced Default in NH with Nonprofit Leaders & Housing Stakeholders

Shaheen meets with nonprofit leaders in Concord this morning to discuss potential impact of a national default on NH working families. Shaheen meets with housing stakeholders to underscore the effects of a default on the housing market and mortgage rates. (Concord, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) held meetings in Concord to continue her week-long series of virtual and in-person events with stakeholders across the Granite State to discuss the potential impacts of a GOP-forced … Continue Reading


May 23, 2023

Shaheen Launches Series of Statewide Meetings & Briefings with NH Stakeholders on Potential Impact of a GOP-Forced Default

**Local leaders, NH Municipal Association meet with Shaheen to discuss potential fallout from GOP-forced default ** **Shaheen addresses NH Corridor Commerce Chambers** (Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) kicked off a week-long series of virtual and in-person meetings with stakeholders across the Granite State to discuss the potential impacts of a GOP-forced default. During the Trump administration, Democrats and Republicans came together three times to avoid national d… Continue Reading


May 22, 2023

Shaheen & Hassan Push for Over-The-Counter Birth Control, Help Reintroduce Affordability is Access Act

(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Committee, joined U.S. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) to reintroduce their bicameral Affordability is Access Act. The legislation would ensure that once the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) determines an over-the-counter birth control option to be safe, insurers fully cover over-the-coun… Continue Reading


May 22, 2023

Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Reintroduce Bill to Support Forest Products Industry

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced the Community Wood Facilities Assistance Act last week with U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-CA.), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ). The Senators’ bipartisan legislation would support the development of facilities that make use of low-value timber from wildfire hazardous fuels reduction projects. “The Community Wood Energy and Wood Innovations Grant Program supports the forest products industry, which… Continue Reading


May 22, 2023

Shaheen Helps Introduce Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislation to Empower Workers and Keep Profits In the United States

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, helped introduce the Employee Equity Investment Act, which would make it easier for private companies to transfer ownership of the business to their employees. The legislation is led by U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). Companion legislation was also introduced in the House of Representatives.  “Helping businesses transition … Continue Reading


May 19, 2023

NH Delegation Honor Fallen Law Enforcement Officers at Annual Memorial

(Concord, NH) -- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) attended the 31st Annual New Hampshire Fallen Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Concord today to pay tribute to fallen officers. Each year, the ceremony honors courageous law enforcement officers who made the ultimate sacrifice protecting our neighborhoods and communities. At this year’s ceremony, the names of three fallen officers, O… Continue Reading


May 18, 2023

Shaheen, Rubio Reintroduce Bill to Stop TSP From Investing Federal Employee Retirement Savings in the People’s Republic of China

**Shaheen has led Senate action to push back against an increasingly aggressive and expansive Xi regime** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) to reintroduce the bipartisan Taxpayers and Savers Protection (TSP) Act to stop the funneling of retirement savings of servicemembers and federal employees to state-sponsored Chinese companies directly funding the People’s Republic of Chin… Continue Reading


May 18, 2023

Shaheen & Moran, Chair & Ranking Member of Senate Subcommittee that Funds NASA, Welcome Artemis II Astronauts to Washington

Left to right: Shaheen and Moran meeting the Artemis II astronauts along with NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and Canadian Space Agency President Lisa Campbell; Shaheen delivering remarks. (Washington, DC) -- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, welcomed the Artemis II astronauts, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Bill Nels… Continue Reading


May 18, 2023

NH Delegation Sends Letter to VA Secretary McDonough Calling for Expanded Access to Benefits for Veterans Who Served in Kosovo

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, along with Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined the Vermont congressional delegation in sending a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Denis R. McDonough, urging the VA to use its expanded authority under the historic PACT Act to extend benefits to vet… Continue Reading


May 18, 2023

Ahead of Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on the Western Balkans, Shaheen & Wicker Renew Bipartisan Effort on Legislation to Enhance U.S. Policy toward the Region

**Shaheen serves as the Chair of the SFRC Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Chair of the SFRC Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, renewed her bipartisan push with Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) to promote cooperation with the Western Balkans region by reintroducin… Continue Reading

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