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Shaheen & Bipartisan Group Reintroduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for AmeriCorps Members
Bill Updates Law to Ensure Students Receive Full Value of Education Awards (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group led by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) to reintroduce legislation that would provide tax relief for AmeriCorps members who earn Segal Education Awards, which help make higher education more affordable. The legislation allows AmeriCorps members to receive the full value of higher education funding provided for their se… Continue Reading
May 07, 2019
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Energy Tax Code, Combat Climate Change
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Overhaul Energy Tax Code, Combat Climate Change The Clean Energy for America Act would consolidate 44 energy incentives into three technology-neutral provisions to promote energy independence and a low-carbon economy WASHINGTON - As part of their efforts to combat climate change and promote the use of renewable energy, Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently joined their colleagues in introducing legislation to overhau… Continue Reading
May 07, 2019
Shaheen, Cummings & Katko Issue Bipartisan Statement Urging Trump Administration to Move Forward with Tubman on the $20
**Shaheen, Cummings & Katko: "We are very concerned that the administration is stalling this historic effort"** **Joint statement comes from the authors of the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2019 recently introduced in both the Senate and the House** (Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Representative Elijah E. Cummings (D-MD) and Representative John Katko (R-NY), the authors of the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2019, issued the following statement: "When it was announced … Continue Reading
May 03, 2019
Shaheen & Bipartisan Group Introduce Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group led by Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) to introduce a resolution condemning all forms of anti-Semitism. "Less than a week ago, we saw another horrific outburst of anti-Semitic violence at the Chabad of Poway synagogue on the final night of Passover. This latest attack is one in a series targeting the American Jewish community and underscores the urgent need for our nation to come together and unequivoc… Continue Reading
May 03, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan & Coastal New England Senators Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Drilling Ban
Bill would protect ocean economy that generates $17 billion annually in the region (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) reintroduced legislation to bar oil and gas drilling off the New England shoreline with a bipartisan group of New England Senators led by Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI). While the Trump administration has stalled on releasing the next draft of its 5-year offshore leasing plan, it has not fully abandoned efforts to open areas of … Continue Reading
May 03, 2019
Shaheen, Cruz Introduce the Bipartisan Preserve Charities and Houses of Worship Act
Bill would repeal mandate requiring charities, houses of worship and traditionally tax-exempt organizations to pay federal taxes on employee fringe benefits (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the bipartisan Preserve Charities and Houses of Worship Act, to repeal a mandate requiring charities, houses of worship and traditionally tax-exempt organizations to pay federal taxes on employee fringe benefits. "Places of worship and charitie… Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan & Bipartisan Group Introduce Bill to Protect LGBTQ Americans from Housing Discrimination
(Washington, DC) - Yesterday, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019 with a bipartisan group of Senators led by Tim Kaine (D-VA), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME). The bill would add gender identity and sexual orientation to the classes protected from discrimination under the Fair Housing Act (FHA) to ensure equal housing opportunities for all Americans. The FHA prohibits housing discrimination based on race, color… Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Make Medicare Available to Everyone
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), joined by U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and Diane Feinstein (D-CA), introduced the Choose Medicare Act to give every individual who is not already eligible for Medicaid or Medicare the opportunity to enroll in Medicare as an individual. The Choose Medicare Act also gives every employer the ability to purchase Medicare for their employees. "Granite Staters want to see Congress improving the accessibility and … Continue Reading
May 01, 2019
Shaheen, Portman Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost EPA Response to PFAS & Empower Local Communities to Protect Drinking Water Supplies from Harmful Contaminants
**Shaheen-Portman Legislation Comes on the Heels of the EPA's Proposal to Weaken Cleanup Standards for Groundwater Pollution Caused by PFAS** **Shaheen Has Led Efforts in Congress to Uncover Potential Health Effects Related to PFAS Contamination** ** Legislation Provides Federal Resources and Support to States Like New Hampshire and Ohio that are Dealing with Drinking Water Contamination** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) reintroduced bipartisan … Continue Reading
April 30, 2019
Shaheen Statement Following White House Meeting: “We Should Seize This Bipartisan Opportunity to Invest in America’s Infrastructure”
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after a meeting at the White House between President Trump, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, and other legislators, to discuss a path forward for investing in America's infrastructure: "We should seize this bipartisan opportunity to invest in America's infrastructure," said Shaheen. "For too long, Washington has procrastinated while roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastru… Continue Reading
April 26, 2019
Shaheen Responds to Trump Administration Reversal on PFAS Cleanup Standards
In March, Shaheen Questioned Acting Secretary Shanahan on this very concern during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to news reports that the Department of Defense (DOD) pressured the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) into lowering proposed cleanup standards for groundwater pollution caused by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposal follows assurances Shaheen secured fro… Continue Reading
April 25, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan Join Bipartisan Group On Legislation to Eliminate the Military “Widow’s Tax”
**The Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2019 would help more than 65,000 military widows nationwide and is endorsed by key veterans advocacy groups** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of Senators led by Doug Jones (D-AL), Susan Collins (R-ME), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID) in support of the Military Widow's Tax Elimination Act of 2019. The bipartisan bill would end the so-called "Widow's Tax" by repealing th… Continue Reading
April 24, 2019
Shaheen Statement on Federal Court Ruling to Block Trump’s Domestic Gag Rule
**Earlier this Week, Shaheen Joined Members of the NH Congressional Delegation & Planned Parenthood Leadership in Opposition to Trump's Domestic Gag Rule that Would Prohibit Women's Health Care Providers That Advise Patients on Abortion Services from Receiving Federal Funding** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to a preliminary injunction to temporarily block President Trump's indefensible effort to undermine the Title X family … Continue Reading
April 22, 2019
New Hampshire Delegation Stands with Planned Parenthood as Trump Administration’s Domestic Gag Rule Threatens Women’s Reproductive Health Care in New Hampshire
Senator Shaheen & Representatives Kuster and Pappas join Planned Parenthood leadership at a press conference in Concord in opposition to the Trump administration's attacks on women's reproductive health. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) joined Planned Parenthood President Dr. Leana Wen, Planned Parenthood of Northern New England President and CEO Meaghan Gallagher and health care providers and patients f… Continue Reading
April 19, 2019
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Cosponsor Bipartisan TRACED Act to Crack Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
WASHINGTON - Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan recently cosponsored bipartisan legislation to address the increasing number of robocall scams targeting Granite Staters and Americans. The Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence (TRACED) Act gives regulators more time to find scammers, increases civil forfeiture penalties on those caught, promotes call authentication and blocking adoption, and brings relevant federal agencies and state attorneys general together to ev… Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Safeguard Patients’ Access to Birth Control
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) recently reintroduced the Access to Birth Control Act with Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), legislation that would guarantee patients' timely access to birth control at the pharmacy. "We must ensure that patients have timely access to birth control, which is a critical component of reproductive health care and basic family planning," said Senator Shaheen. "This legislation will safeguard women's personal health decisions from being infringed on, … Continue Reading
April 18, 2019
Shaheen Statement Following Attorney General Barr’s Release of the Redacted Mueller Report to Congress
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to Attorney General William Barr releasing Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report to Congress: "The public disclosure of the Special Counsel's investigation is long overdue and necessary to inform the American public regarding Russia's attacks on our democracy," said Senator Shaheen. "The report makes clear for all Americans that Russia brazenly attacked our elections, and we need to do everything … Continue Reading
April 17, 2019
Shaheen & Hassan Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on “Dark Money” in Elections
**Legislation Would Require Organizations that Spend Money to Influence Elections to Disclose Source of Funds and Guard Against Foreign Election Interference** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently reintroduced the DISCLOSE Act with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), legislation that would require organizations spending money in federal elections to disclose their donors and help guard against hidden foreign influence in our democracy. "Since … Continue Reading
April 16, 2019
Shaheen, Hassan Call for Full Funding of the Firefighter Cancer Registry
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a group of Senators led by Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Deb Fischer (R-NE) today in requesting $2.5 million to fully fund the Firefighter Cancer Registry, which collects and monitors the prevalence, incidence and types of cancers among firefighters so that doctors and researchers can better understand the relationship between firefighting and the increased risk for the deadly disease. Legislation creating the natio… Continue Reading
April 15, 2019
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Simplify and Decrease the Costs of Tax Preparation and Filing
**Taxpayers Spend an Average of 11 Hours Preparing and Filing Tax Returns and Pay $200 for Tax Preparation Services** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) helped to reintroduce the Tax Filing Simplification Act with Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to ease the tax filing process for millions of American taxpayers and reduce their costs. Last tax season, American taxpayers spent an average of 11 hours and nearly $200 preparing their tax returns - a cost equal to almost 10 percent… Continue Reading
