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Shaheen Statement on Senate-Passage of Legislation to Raise Debt Ceiling, Pay U.S.’ Outstanding Financial Obligations
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after voting in favor of legislation to raise the debt ceiling, which passed the Senate by a vote of 50-49. It will next be considered by the House of Representatives. Earlier this year, Shaheen called out Republican obstruction to raising the debt ceiling, which both parties supported three separate times under the Trump administration to ensure the U.S. did not default on its debts. "Raising the debt ceiling … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Welcoming $41 Million for New Hampshire’s Health Care Providers through the PRF
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed $41,187,846 heading to New Hampshire to support 262 health care providers who have experienced revenue losses and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding comes as part of a $9 billion announcement in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 payments across the nation from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), t… Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
Senators Shaheen and Hassan Join Call to Ensure All Eligible Same-Sex Couples Receive Pension Survivor Benefits
** The Senators Urge Treasury, IRS to Revise Old Guidance that Permits Retirement Plans to Discriminate Against Same-Sex Couples ** ** Senators: "We should not let the echoes of the bigotry that robbed so many people of the right to marry for so long rob them once again after they have lost their loved ones." ** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, joined 43 of their Senate… Continue Reading
December 13, 2021
Shaheen Nominates Granite State Students for United States Service Academies
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) announced her nomination of 30 New Hampshire students for acceptance to the United States Service Academies. The nominees will next be considered by the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point for appointment to the Class of 2026. "I'm proud to nominate these extraordinary young Granite Staters to represent New Hampshire at our nation's Service Academies," said Shah… Continue Reading
December 13, 2021
NH Delegation Welcomes $571K to NH to Expand Home Visiting Assistance for Families during Pandemic
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed $571,277 to New Hampshire to support home visiting services in the North Country. The funding will bolster the work of the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program, which supports children and families at risk of poor health outcomes. By expanding the program's capacity for televisits, this grant will help ens… Continue Reading
December 13, 2021
BREAKING: Shaheen Leads NH Delegation to Announce $500K for City of Manchester, Opportunity to Compete for Up To $100M in American Rescue Plan Grant Program
**Funded by Shaheen-led Appropriations Subcommittee, Manchester-led Coalition Secures Grant to invest in regenerative medicine industry** (Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), led the New Hampshire congressional delegation in applauding the EDA's announcement that the City of Manchester will be awarded $500,000 through the "Build Back Better Regional Challenge" … Continue Reading
December 11, 2021
Shaheen Joins Legislation to Increase Mental Health Resources in Schools as Surgeon General Sounds the Alarm on Crisis
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in introducing the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Act, legislation that would greatly boost the availability of mental health resources in America's public schools. Mental illness affects one in five - 20 percent - of American youth, and just this week, the U.S. Surgeon General, Dr. Vivek Murthy, issued a new Surgeon General's Advisory stressing the urgent and critical need to address the countr… Continue Reading
December 10, 2021
Shaheen Meets Virtually with NH Stakeholders to Discuss Broadband Investments Heading to NH from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package
**Shaheen was a Key Negotiator of the Infrastructure Package, Led Bipartisan Talks on Broadband** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today virtually met with New Hampshire stakeholders to discuss how the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act delivers a once-in-a-generation investment in broadband, connecting communities across New Hampshire to reliable, high-speed internet. During the virtual roundtable, Shaheen discussed the importance of increasing broadband co… Continue Reading
December 10, 2021
ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Shaheen Pushes to End GOP Partisan Brinkmanship Obstructing Key Ambassador Confirmations
**Shaheen delivered floor remarks last week calling on Republicans to stop their unprecedented obstruction around advancing key nominations, which jeopardizes U.S. national security** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and Chair of the Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee, delivered remarks on the Senate floor yesterday calling for unanimous consent to advance seven pending ambassadorial nomination… Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
BREAKING: Heeding Calls from Shaheen & Collins, Senate Sends Legislation to Delay Payment Cuts to Help Providers to President’s Desk
Earlier this week, Shaheen and Collins sent a letter to Senate leadership, urging Leaders Schumer and McConnell to extend the Medicare sequester moratorium and 2021 Medicare physician payment adjustment. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) issued the following statements after the Senate cleared legislation that extends the Medicare sequester moratorium, as well as the 2021 Medicare physician payment adjustment until next year. This legislation follow… Continue Reading
December 09, 2021
Shaheen, Portman, Durbin and Murphy Meet with Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., Ukrainian Members of Parliament
WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) met with Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the U.S., and Ukrainian Members of Parliament yesterday to discuss the recent uptick in Russian aggression towards Ukraine. The group discussed pressing national security issues including Russia's further escalation of troops at the Ukraine border and the need for the United States to send a clear message to Russian President Pu… Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
Shaheen, Collins Push Senate Leaders to Delay Payment Cuts to Help Providers Stay Afloat During Pandemic
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) today sent a bipartisan letter to Senate leadership urging the extension of the Medicare sequester moratorium as well as the 2021 Medicare physician payment adjustment. As the end of the month approaches, hospitals and doctors face a shortfall of billions of dollars in Medicare payments that have helped them cope with surging costs during the pandemic - unless these cuts are pushed back. "Both the current moratorium… Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
BREAKING: Shaheen Successfully Adds New NH & National Security Provisions to Final Defense Legislation
**A senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Shaheen helps write the annual defense bill every year** **Shaheen secures provision to assist those suffering from directed energy attacks, based on her standalone legislation** **Provisions announced are in addition to Granite State priorities Shaheen secured during committee markup of the legislation** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) -?a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee - issued the follo… Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
Shaheen Questions Top Biden Official on U.S. Policy Toward Russia
Senator Shaheen during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing this afternoon. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's (SFRC) Europe and Regional Security Cooperation Subcommittee - questioned Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs, on U.S. policy toward Russia during a SFRC hearing earlier today. Shaheen has long led efforts in the Senate to hold Russia accountable for its malign activity against th… Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
Shaheen, Tillis Statement on Russian Military Buildup on Ukraine Border Following Classified Briefing
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, issued the following statement on the Russian military buildup on Ukraine border following a bipartisan classified briefing given to senators: "Today's briefing was deeply concerning. Vladimir Putin is giving every indication that he plans to invade Ukraine. As co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, we stand with our NATO allies in strongly condemning any Russ… Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Welcoming More Than $400,000 to NH to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice (DOJ), along with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed the DOJ's announcement that the New Hampshire Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program will receive $418,549 to better support the goals and objectives of the ICAC Task Force Program. This task force investigates ca… Continue Reading
December 03, 2021
Shaheen Meets Virtually with NH Advocates to Discuss Open Enrollment & Encourage Granite Staters to Sign Up for Health Insurance
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today met virtually with members of Protect Our Care NH and advocates to discuss open enrollment under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and encouraged Granite Staters to enroll in coverage for 2022. She was joined by Jayme Simões of New Hampshire's Protect Our Care; Greg White from Lamprey Health Care; Elias Ashooh, a NH Navigator and Project Director with Health Market Connect; and Lisa Beaudoin, the Executive Director of ABLE NH. Curre… Continue Reading
December 02, 2021
Shaheen, Wicker Respond to New Sanctions Against Lukashenka Regime
**Shaheen & Wicker Led the Bipartisan Launch of the Senate Free Belarus Caucus in August** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) - co-chairs of the Senate Free Belarus Caucus - issued the following statements after the Biden administration imposed new sanctions against individuals and entities within the dictatorial Lukashenka regime in response to ongoing malign behavior, which includes human rights abuses against pro-democracy advocates and the unj… Continue Reading
December 02, 2021
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Welcoming Over $72M to NH to Support Water Infrastructure
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) announcement that New Hampshire will receive $72,644,000 to address drinking water and wastewater systems. This funding comes from the bipartisan infrastructure deal that Shaheen led bipartisan negotiations around and was signed into law last month. In addition to addressing wastewater and drin… Continue Reading
December 01, 2021
Shaheen Statement Ahead of Oral Arguments in Crucial SCOTUS Case Threatening Roe v. Wade
Shaheen's comments follow a press conference she and members of New Hampshire's congressional delegation held on Monday, underscoring the implications of the Supreme Court case, which could overturn Roe v. Wade and allow states to criminalize abortion. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement ahead of the oral arguments commencing in the Supreme Court case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which has been described as one of the most conse… Continue Reading
