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Shaheen, Crapo Introduce Bill to Help Bring Home Missing Service Members
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) re-introduced the Bring Our Heroes Home Act (BOHHA), which would eliminate obstacles preventing families and caseworkers from accessing the records needed for recovering America's prisoners of war (POWs) and missing in action (MIA). According to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency, more than 81,500 Americans remain unaccounted for from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Cold War, the Gulf Wars and other conflicts. "Fa… Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Shaheen Introduces Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act
**Shaheen bill would fix an existing loophole in order to expand access to home loans for certain National Guard Members and Reservists.** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Armed Services, introduced the Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act. This legislation would fix a loophole in the law under which certain National Guard Members and Reservists are not adequately credited for their time on active service and … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
SFRC Committee Advances Shaheen-Led Bills to Establish U.S. Strategy toward Black Sea Region, Address Humanitarian & Security Crises in Syria Camps
**Shaheen-Romney legislation to establish U.S. Strategy toward Black Sea Region advances through Senate Foreign Relations Committee** **SFRC also clears Shaheen-Graham bill to confront the growing humanitarian and security crises posed by camps housing ISIS-affiliated detainees and displaced persons in Syria** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, announced that two of her bipartisan bills cleared … Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Shaheen, Portman, Cornyn Applaud Inclusion of FENTANYL Results Act in FY 2023 Defense Bill
Shaheen has led efforts in the Senate to increase global cooperation in the fight against synthetic drug trafficking. (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), senior members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statements after they successfully included heir bipartisan legislation in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to increase global cooperation in th… Continue Reading
December 07, 2022
Shaheen Attaches Bipartisan Bill to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain for PPE & Other Items Critical for National Security to FY2023 NDAA
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced that her bipartisan legislation - the Homeland Procurement Reform Act - is included in the final fiscal year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The NDAA authorizes defense programming for the year. Shaheen's bill, which she introduced with Senators Jerry Moran (R-KS), Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Mike Rounds (R-SD), strengthens the domestic supply chain for natio… Continue Reading
December 05, 2022
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Letter to HHS Urging Direct Federal Funding to Support Sexual Education Providers
**Letter Comes in Response to GOP-Controlled Executive Council’s Dangerous Denial of Funding for Sex Ed Programs, Reversing a Decade of Funding Decisions & Putting Programs on Brink of Shuttering** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) in a letter to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Xavier Becerra, urging the Department to support sexual education providers in the … Continue Reading
December 02, 2022
Shaheen Visits Wilcox Industries in Newington to Discuss Contributions to Defense Industry
Shaheen stopped by Newington-based Wilcox Industries, a local defense company. (Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and the Senate Committee on Armed Services, toured Wilcox Industries in Newington. Shaheen was joined by New England Regional Administrator for the Small Business Administration (SBA), Mike Vlacich, where they met with employees to discuss Wilcox's operations and projects suppor… Continue Reading
December 01, 2022
Shaheen Stands with Rail Workers, Votes to Advance Agreement to Avoid Rail Shutdown
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today voted in favor of legislation that would avert a national rail shutdown by adopting an agreement reached between railroad unions and operators. She also voted in favor of legislation that provides seven days of paid sick leave, which failed to pass the 60-vote threshold. "While I'm relieved our nation avoided a rail shutdown that would deal a hard blow to our economy and upend the lives of those who rely on our railway system, the fai… Continue Reading
November 30, 2022
Shaheen Applauds $80M Available for Public Schools to Implement Energy Upgrades
**Funding comes from bipartisan infrastructure law, which Shaheen helped negotiate** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) welcomed the Biden administration's announcement that the Department of Energy (DOE) will make available $80 million for public schools across the nation to perform energy improvements, particularly in underserved and rural schools. The first-of-its-kind program was made possible by the bipartisan infrastructure law, of which Shaheen was a key negotiator. S… Continue Reading
November 29, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Senate Passage of the Respect for Marriage Act
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the Respect for Marriage Act, key legislation that gives millions of same-sex and interracial couples the certainty they deserve to enjoy the freedoms and rights that all other marriages experience."Today's vote is a monumental step forward in protecting the liberty of millions of Americans in same-sex marriages and interracial couples," said Shaheen. "Legislation to protect the righ… Continue Reading
November 29, 2022
ICYMI: Shaheen Addresses Need for U.S. Policy toward Black Sea Region with WSJ
**Shaheen leads bipartisan legislation with Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) that would establish a U.S. policy toward the Black Sea region, which is a critical geopolitical area amid Putin's war in Ukraine** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, spoke with Daniel Michaels at the Wall Street Journal on the importance of Black Sea states amid Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine. Specifically… Continue Reading
November 29, 2022
NH Delegation Welcomes Over $13M to Bolster Public Health Infrastructure to Safeguard Against Future Outbreaks & Diseases
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced today that $12,914,171 is heading to New Hampshire to support public health infrastructure. Specifically, the funding will provide flexibility for the State to support recruiting and training a robust public health workforce, as well as helping protect people from preventable diseases, stopping outbreaks, and monitoring public health dat… Continue Reading
November 25, 2022
Shaheen Statement Ahead of Small Business Saturday
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, issued the following statement ahead of Small Business Saturday, which takes place this weekend - Saturday, November 26th. Occurring during one of the busiest shopping periods of the year, Small Business Saturday aims to encourage Americans to buy from and support local small businesses. Shaheen was in Laconia this week visiting local small businesses - includin… Continue Reading
November 23, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Passing of Ray Wieczorek
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement on the passing of former Manchester Mayor and New Hampshire Executive Council member, Ray Wieczorek: "A five-term Mayor of Manchester and later a member of the Executive Council, Ray was a devoted public servant. I had the opportunity to work with him when I was Governor of New Hampshire and he was on the Executive Council. He made a career fighting for Granite Staters. My thoughts are with his family and all t… Continue Reading
November 22, 2022
Shaheen Visits Laconia to Highlight Small Business Saturday with Downtown Walk
**Earlier: Shaheen delivers remarks at Families in Transition's annual Thanksgiving breakfast & participates in the 37th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign Kickoff** Shaheen stopped by Laconia small businesses ahead of Small Business Saturday. Shaheen delivered remarks at Families in Transition's annual Thanksgiving breakfast. Shaheen at the 37th Annual Toys for Tots Campaign Kickoff. (Laconia, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) stopped by Laconia small businesses… Continue Reading
November 22, 2022
ICYMI: Shaheen, Risch Lead Largest U.S. Congressional Delegation to Halifax International Security Forum, Reaffirm U.S. Bipartisan Commitment to Confront National Security Challenges
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees - and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) - ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - led the largest bipartisan congressional delegation to date to the Halifax International Security Forum over the weekend. Shaheen and Risch were joined by U.S. Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Chris Coons (D-DE), Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV). The Senato… Continue Reading
November 21, 2022
Shaheen, Johnson, Tillis and Van Hollen Issue Joint Statement Urging Serbia and Kosovo to Continue on Diplomatic Track & Prevent Political Escalation
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) - chair and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation - issued a joint statement with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) after leaders of Serbia and Kosovo did not reach a solution to resolve disagreements over the use of automobile license plates by the ethnic Serbian minority. Shaheen and Tillis visited Kosovo and Ser… Continue Reading
November 21, 2022
Shaheen, Collins Applaud Passage of Senate Resolution Recognizing American Diabetes Month
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, applauded the Senate passage of their bipartisan resolution recognizing November as American Diabetes Month. The resolution supports the goals and ideals of American Diabetes Month, including public awareness of prevention and treatment options, and enhancing education of the risks of developing diabetes. It also recognizes the importance of decreasing the incidences of type… Continue Reading
November 19, 2022
Shaheen and Risch Lead Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Press Conference at Halifax International Security Forum
U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Jim Risch with members of the congressional delegation during a press conference at the Halifax International Security Forum on Saturday. (Halifax, Canada) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) -?a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees?- and U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-ID) -?ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee?- today led the bipartisan Senate delegation to the Halifax International Security Forum in a pres… Continue Reading
November 18, 2022
ICYMI: Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Call for Secretary Austin to Terminate DoD Agreements That Infringe on Military Families' Housing Rights
(Washington, DC) - Earlier this week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, calling on him to use all tools and authorities at his disposal to protect military families from private housing contractors that are not providing protections guaranteed by the military tenant's bill of rights. Despite requirements in the fiscal year (FY) 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), five private military hou… Continue Reading
