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Shaheen Meets with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Nominee Bridget Brink
Shaheen meets with U.S. ambassador to Ukraine nominee, Bridget Brink, in Washington, DC. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after meeting with Bridget Brink, who was nominated by President Biden last month to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. "As Putin intensifies his attacks against the … Continue Reading
May 05, 2022
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Welcoming $600K to Compensate NH Fishermen Impacted by Atlantic Herring Fishery Disaster
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $603,820 to support New Hampshire fishermen impacted by the 2019 Atlantic herring fishery disaster. Shaheen led the delegation in a letter to former Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in 2020 requesting a disaster declaration for the Atlantic herring fishery, to help combat serious economic hardship experienced by the fishing industry due to d… Continue Reading
May 04, 2022
Shaheen, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Document Russian War Crimes in Ukraine
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and a group of bipartisan Senators in introducing the Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act. This legislation would ensure the U.S. undertakes coordinated efforts to collect and maintain evidence of war crimes and atrocities committed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. "A month and a half into Russia's bloody invasion in Ukraine, alarming reports of war crimes and grave human rig… Continue Reading
May 02, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Small Business Week
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following statement in celebration of Small Business Week, which is from May 1 to May 5. "Small businesses are the backbone of New Hampshire's economy and embody the heart and soul of our communities. During National Small Business Week, I'm thrilled to help draw attention to the important role that these businesses play throughout the Granite State," sa… Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
Shaheen Encourages Granite Staters to Participate in Drug Take Back Day
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement ahead of Drug Take Back Day, a national event hosted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). There are drop off locations across New Hampshire for Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 30, where the public can drop off old and unused prescription drugs to safely dispose them. Individuals can find the nearest drop off location on the DEA's website. "Turning the tide on the substance use disorder epidemi… Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
Shaheen, Hassan Announce New Hampshire Service Academy Day
(Concord, NH) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) invite New Hampshire students interested in attending any of the country's service academies to attend the New Hampshire Service Academy Day on Saturday, May 21st in Concord at the New Hampshire National Guard State Military Reservation. The event will feature staff representatives for Senators Shaheen and Hassan and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), who will be available to answer questi… Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Sentencing of ISIS Terrorist, Murderer of NH Journalist James Foley
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - issued the following statement after one of the ISIS terrorists charged with murdering New Hampshire journalist James Foley was sentenced to life in prison: "Today marks another milestone on the long road to justice for James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff and Kayla Mueller. Seeing this terrorist - and the other terrorists culpable in the kidnapping and murder of Americans, i… Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
Shaheen Hosts SBA Administrator Guzman at Londonderry Business to Address Supply Chain & Workforce Challenges and Continued Federal Support for Small Businesses
Senator Jeanne Shaheen and SBA Administrator Guzman tour Londonderry manufacturer Uni-Cast earlier this morning. (Londonderry, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship - hosted U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman this morning at Uni-Cast, a Londonderry aluminum investment casting manufacturer, to discuss the role of Granite State manufacturing, supply chain challenges ami… Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Push for Ratification of Kigali Amendment to Support U.S. Manufacturers
Kigali Amendment would phase down potent greenhouse gas used in HVAC and refrigeration, make American products more competitive (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bipartisan group of Senators led by Chris Coons (D-DE) and Susan Collins (R-ME) on a letter to the Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to encourage ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. The le… Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
Shaheen, Cornyn, Cardin & Wicker Praise House Passage of Lend-Lease Bill for Ukraine
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed her bipartisan legislation to provide the President with the enhanced authority to more swiftly enter into lend-lease agreements directly with Ukraine and Eastern European countries, and expedite the delivery of milit… Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
NH Delegation Dedicates Granite State Tree on Capitol Grounds
**The Black Gum Tree is the oldest known living tree species in New Hampshire** Photo Credit: Phi Nguyen, U.S. House of Representatives (Washington, DC) - On the eve of Arbor Day 2022, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan, and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), dedicated a Black Gum tree on the Capitol grounds in honor of New Hampshire. "When Granite Staters and families from across America come to our nation's capital, they get a true sense of the his… Continue Reading
April 27, 2022
Shaheen, Hassan Applaud Senate Confirmation of Jane Young to Serve as U.S. Attorney of New Hampshire
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) welcomed the Senate's confirmation of Jane Young as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire. She was confirmed by a voice vote. "I'm thrilled Ms. Young was confirmed by the Senate today - a clear indication of her undeniable qualifications and experience. I'm confident she will serve New Hampshire with distinction as the state's chief federal law enforcement officer," said Senator Shaheen. "Througho… Continue Reading
April 26, 2022
Shaheen Chairs Hearing Featuring Testimony from AG Merrick Garland on FY23 Budget, Countering Russian Kleptocracy & Combating Local Crime
Shaheen chairing a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing in Washington earlier today. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) Senate Appropriations subcommittee, today chaired a hearing with testimony from Attorney General Merrick Garland on priorities for the Fiscal Year 2023 budget for the Department of Justice (DOJ). During her opening remarks, Shaheen applauded bolstered funding requests for programs tha… Continue Reading
April 26, 2022
Shaheen, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency around U.S. Investments in China
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees, and U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Protecting American Capital Act, a bipartisan bill to require the Treasury to annually report to Congress on the United States' financial exposure to China. Companies based in China often benefit from American capital, while providing little to no financial reporting to foreign countries to val… Continue Reading
April 25, 2022
Shaheen, Murphy & Tillis Conclude Bipartisan CODEL to Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo & Belgium
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, wrapped up a bipartisan congressional delegation trip with Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to the Western Balkans and Brussels. During their visit, the Senators met with members of the respective countries' governments, members of civil society and members of the press … Continue Reading
April 25, 2022
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Welcoming More Than $2.8M in Additional LIHEAP Funding to Lower Home Energy Costs for Granite Staters
**Additional funding brings total to highest LIHEAP funding ever received in a 12-month period in NH history** **Funding comes following Shaheen and Hassan's push to prioritize LIHEAP during ARP, bipartisan infrastructure & FY22 appropriations negotiations** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed $2,881,938 to help Granite State families cover the costs of home en… Continue Reading
April 25, 2022
Shaheen Welcomes Biden Administration’s Nomination of Bridget Brink as Ambassador to Ukraine
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today applauded the Biden administration's announcement nominating Bridget Brink to serve as U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine. "The administration made important progress today in safeguarding our national security and strengthening our diplomatic corps by nominating Bridget Brink to serve as A… Continue Reading
April 22, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Passing of Longtime NH Political Reporter John DiStaso
(Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to the passing of longtime New Hampshire political reporter, John DiStaso: "I am heartbroken by John's passing and offer my sincerest condolences to John's wife, Diane, and their two children, as well as to his WMUR colleagues, members of the New Hampshire press and all who knew and loved him," said Shaheen. "Over the years, John and I had countless conversations about the most pressing issue… Continue Reading
April 22, 2022
Climate Solutions Caucus Celebrates Earth Day, Endorses Bipartisan Climate Legislation
**Caucus calls for passage of bipartisan climate bills and celebrates climate action in first session of 117th** (Washington, DC) - On Earth Day, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined her fellow members of the bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus in endorsing climate legislation that would promote nature-based solutions that support our farmers, forests, and oceans; make communities more resilient to disasters and climate impacts; and spur investment in renewables. The Caucus is chair… Continue Reading
April 22, 2022
Heeding Bipartisan Calls Co-Led by Shaheen, Biden Appoints Ukraine Security Assistance Coordinator
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees - issued the following statement on President Biden's appointment of retired U.S. Army Lieutenant General Terry Wolff to serve as the Ukraine Security Assistance Coordinator, following bipartisan calls led by Shaheen and Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) to designate a senior official to fill such a role. Earlier this m… Continue Reading
