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Shaheen Amendment to Target Wasteful Catfish Inspection Program for Elimination Added to Agriculture Budget Bill
(WASHINGTON, DC) - An amendment to target for elimination a wasteful and duplicative catfish program at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offered by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was approved by the Senate Committee on Appropriations today. The amendment directs the USDA to review wasteful duplicative programs within the agency, which includes the USDA program that's charged with inspecting and grading catfish, despite the Food and Drug Administration also having an inspection progr… Continue Reading
July 15, 2015
Shaheen Bill to Protect Rights of Motorcyclists Included in Highway Bill
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Today the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved legislation authored by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) that would prevent discriminatory motorcycle-only check points. The Stop Motorcycle Funding Checkpoint Act would protect the rights of motorcyclists by prohibiting federal funds from being used for motorcycle-only check points. "Motorcycles are an important part of New Hampshire's identity and economy and checkpoints that target just motorcyclists… Continue Reading
July 14, 2015
New Hampshire Air National Guard Lauded at Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, discussed the importance of Pease Air National Guard base in New Hampshire and the deployment of the new KC-46A Aerial Refueling Tankers at a hearing on the nominations of General Darren W. McDew, USAF, to be commander of U.S. Transportation Command and General Paul J. Selva, USAF, to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Shaheen, who has been a strong supporter of Pease's bid… Continue Reading
July 14, 2015
Shaheen Legislation Encourages Small Business Growth Through Energy Efficiency
(Washington, DC) - Today U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, introduced legislation to boost small business competitiveness through energy efficiency. The Small Business Energy Efficiency Act would help small businesses reduce energy costs by extending the Small Business Administration's (SBA) 504 lending program to businesses looking to invest in energy efficiency improvements. "Energy costs can be a significant cha… Continue Reading
July 14, 2015
Shaheen Statement on Iran Deal
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) gave the following statement after the administration announced a deal with Iran intended to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities: "Throughout negotiations, I've been adamant that the United States must prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and that hardnosed diplomacy is the preferred means of doing so. Earlier this year, Congress passed legislation, which I supported, that allows the House and Senate to consider this weighty agreement i… Continue Reading
July 13, 2015
Ranking Member Shaheen Welcomes Eurozone Agreement with Greece
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, today made the following statement on the agreement reached in Brussels to tackle Greece's debt and prevent a Greek exit from the Eurozone: "I welcome the news that European leaders have reached an agreement that sets out a path to resolve the crisis over Greece's debt. No agreement is perfect, but one that holds out the prospect for a s… Continue Reading
July 10, 2015
Shaheen Introduces Bill to Promote Forest Conservation
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen yesterday introduced the Forest Incentives Program Act of 2015 (S.1733) to promote conservation on privately-owned U.S. forests and increase the use of biological products, such as wood, in building construction. "Forestland conservation is not only critical to preserving the environment for future generations, it also makes economic sense," said Shaheen. "This bill will benefit our rural economies by creating and preserving jobs on American forest… Continue Reading
July 09, 2015
Shaheen and Ayotte Applaud EPA Order Regarding Haven Well
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) today applauded an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) order that requires the Air Force to act immediately to begin restoration of the Haven Well in Portsmouth and to prevent the further spread of contamination."We welcome today's order requiring the Air Force to immediately begin restoration of the Haven Well and to mitigate the potential for further contamination. We hope the Air Force will take this opportunity … Continue Reading
July 09, 2015
Shaheen Staff to Hold office Hours in Hampton, Windham, Antrim, Franklin, New London & Plymouth
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's staff will hold office hours during July and August in Hampton, Windham, Antrium, Franklin, New London & Plymouth to help residents seeking help with federal agencies on issues such as veterans' benefits, federal taxes, housing, immigration, and Social Security in one-on-one meetings. All area residents are encouraged to attend. For more information on the services available, or if you have any questions, please call (603) 647-7500. Please n… Continue Reading
July 09, 2015
Shaheen Amendment Repealing Global Gag Rule & Restoring International Family Planning Funds Passes Appropriations Committee
(WASHINGTON, DC) - A key amendment to restore funding for international family planning and reproductive health offered by U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) was approved in a full committee markup of the Senate Committee on Appropriations today. The amendment was added to the FY2016 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill. "An estimated 225 million women in developing countries are unable to access family planning services," said Shaheen. "Providing greater access to family planning a… Continue Reading
July 08, 2015
Shaheen Champions STEM Education on Senate Floor
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today spoke on the Senate floor about provisions she included in education reform legislation to support science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). She also spoke about a screening and discussion she hosted last night of CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap about the need to close the gender gap in tech jobs. Video can be found here. Shaheen's amendment to the Every Child Achieves Act supports STEM after-school learning programs by making … Continue Reading
July 08, 2015
In Letter to President, Ranking Member Shaheen Calls for Prioritization of Veteran-Owned Small Businesses
(WASHINGTON, DC) - In a letter to the President, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, is urging federal agencies to fully support veteran-owned small businesses by participating in the Interagency Task Force on Veterans Small Business Development (IATF). The IATF was designed by Congress in 2008 to bring together federal agencies to improve and streamline the way the government supports veteran-owned small businesses.… Continue Reading
July 07, 2015
Shaheen, Davis, Host Film Screening & Discussion in U.S. Capitol on Gender Gap in Tech Jobs
(WASHINGTON, DC) - Tonight, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Representative Susan Davis (D-CA) hosted a discussion and movie screening on the enormous gender gap that exists in computer science related jobs. Senator Shaheen and Representative Davis were joined by Robin Hauser Reynolds, director of the documentary CODE: Debugging the Gender Gap which was shown at the event, and United States Chief Technology Officer Megan Smith. "For our country to remain the global leader in technology de… Continue Reading
July 07, 2015
Shaheen Provisions Supporting STEM After-School Programs Included in Education Reform Legislation
SHAHEEN PROVISIONS SUPPORTING STEM AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS INCLUDED IN EDUCATION REFORM LEGISLATION (WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) included several key provisions supporting after-school education programs in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) in the reauthorization of legislation currently under consideration in the Senate that determines national elementary and secondary education policy. "We need more of our students to discover a passion for science, eng… Continue Reading
July 01, 2015
Shaheen Leads Call for Answers on VA Failure to Provide Benefits to WWII Veterans Tested with Mustard Gas Exposure
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) yesterday led a letter to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) Robert McDonald questioning the Department's failure to provide benefits to veterans who were subjected to mustard gas tests by the U.S. military during their WWII service. The letter follows a series of reports by National Public Radio last week that exposed both the nature of the testing, and the failure of the VA to provide benefits despite assurances… Continue Reading
June 30, 2015
Shaheen Statement on Imminent Expiration of Export-Import Bank Charter
(WASHINGTON, DC) - With just hours to go until the expiration of the Export-Import Bank's charter at midnight tonight, Senator Shaheen made the following statement: "Since 2007, the Export-Import Bank has supported over 2,300 jobs in New Hampshire. Last year alone, the bank supported $29.2 million in Granite State exports, 60% of which came from small businesses," said Shaheen. "Over the past few months, I've talked to businesses across New Hampshire that export everything from high-tech jet en… Continue Reading
June 29, 2015
SHAHEEN CELEBRATES CONSTRUCTION OF FUTURE USS MANCHESTER AT KEEL LAYING CEREMONY
(June 29, 2015 - Mobile, AL - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen addresses attendees at the keel laying of the USS Manchester) (June 29, 2015 - Mobile, AL -Senator Shaheen displays welded initials on section of future USS Manchester hull. From left to right: Mr. Tim McCue, Vice President, LCS Program, Austal USA; Mr. Erwin Miranda, welder, Austal USA; U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH); Mr. Craig Perciavalle, President, Austal USA; and CAPT Joe Tuite, USN, Supervisor of Shipbuilding Gulf Coast.) … Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Following Supreme Court Ruling Shaheen Calls for VA to Immediately Extend Benefits to All Same-Sex Veterans
Following the Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges affirming the right of same-sex couples to marry across the country, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to immediately extend all VA benefits to same-sex veterans. The VA has previously been unable to grant comprehensive benefits to same-sex couples in states that do not recognize such legal marriages. "Today's decision by the Supreme Court affirmed what many of us have long argued: … Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Ranking Member Shaheen Statement After Release of SBA's 2014 Small Business Federal Procurement Scorecard
U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, released the following statement after the release of the 2014 Small Business Federal Procurement Scorecard: "Contracting with the federal government represents an important opportunity for small businesses," said Senator Jeanne Shaheen. "While we continue to make progress increasing small business contracting, there's more that needs to be done, especially when it comes to women-o… Continue Reading
June 26, 2015
Shaheen Celebrates Historic Supreme Court Decision Affirming Marriage Equality
(WASHINGTON, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement today following the United States Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Obergefell v. Hodges, which decided that states are required to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, and that they are required to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other U.S. states: "I am elated by the Supreme Court's decision today in favor of marriage equality for all gay and lesbian couples in this country," said Shah… Continue Reading
