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ICYMI: On Senate Floor, Shaheen Highlights Bipartisan Efforts to Extend Visa Program for Afghan Support Staff
**Senator Shaheen also joined with Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) to discuss their bipartisan efforts to stall the transfer of F35 fighter jets in response to the Turkish government's imprisonment of an American pastor and Turkey's purchase of Russian weapons designed to shoot down the F35** ** Watch her remarks on Afghan SIVs here and Turkey here** (Washington, DC) - Yesterday on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) urged the Senate to support the continuation of the Afghan Specia… Continue Reading
June 14, 2018
Shaheen Statement on Final VA New Hampshire Vision 2025 Task Force Recommendations
(Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to the VA New Hampshire Vision 2025 Task Force's final report, which includes recommendations to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to deliver high-quality healthcare, and a full range of services to Granite State veterans. "I appreciate the Task Force's efforts and thoughtful consideration of the best path forward to ensure our veterans have the best quality care available, and I believe these… Continue Reading
June 13, 2018
Shaheen Legislation to Bolster the Northern Border Regional Commission Clears Key Committee Hurdle
**Shaheen's bipartisan bill would reauthorize the Northern Border Regional Commission for five years and expand its reach to additional counties in New Hampshire, including Cheshire and communities in Belknap** (Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the 2018 Senate Farm Bill, legislation that authorizes federal programs related to agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry, passed the Senate Agriculture Committee with Shaheen's provision… Continue Reading
June 13, 2018
Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators File Amendment to Defense Bill to Require Release of Water Contamination Report
Amendment to defense bill would compel HHS to publish PFAS toxicology reports, after administration officials reportedly blocked its release (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Tom Udall (D-NM) and a bipartisan group of Senators in filing an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish unreleased federal reports about widespread water contamination from per- and polyfluo… Continue Reading
June 12, 2018
Shaheen Statement on President Trump's Summit with Kim Jong Un
(Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement on the summit between President Trump and North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un: "President Trump is appropriately pursuing diplomacy with Kim Jong Un, and I hope continued discussions will lead to concrete steps to denuclearize North Korea," said Shaheen. "Progress towards this goal will require close cooperation and clear communication between the President, his administration, and our international partners. I remai… Continue Reading
June 11, 2018
VIDEO RELEASE: Shaheen Highlights the Best of the Granite State at Experience New Hampshire
**You can watch the video here** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), released a video highlighting the ninth annual Experience New Hampshire reception, where over 40 New Hampshire businesses, restaurants, and vendors showcased their products and services, including New Hampshire beer, wines and specialty foods, for policymakers and government officials in Washington. The video features Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Congresswoman Carol Shea-P… Continue Reading
June 11, 2018
Shaheen Announces Federal Funding for Hampton Harbor Emergency Dredging to Move Forward
(Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to the Army Corps of Engineers' (The Corps) release of their 2018 fiscal year work plan, which includes $275,000 to move emergency dredging efforts for Hampton Harbor forward. In March, Shaheen led the New Hampshire Congressional Delegation in calling on the Corps and the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to prioritize mitigation efforts for Hampton Harbor. "I'm very pleased to see th… Continue Reading
June 08, 2018
Shaheen Statement on Trump’s Latest Effort to Sabotage the Affordable Care Act
(Washington, DC)- Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's latest effort to sabotage the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Last night, the Department of Justice announced that it would no longer defend the healthcare law in federal court, putting access to affordable healthcare at risk for Granite Staters and Americans across the country. "The Trump administration's latest attack on the Affordable Care Act is egregious and puts the accessi… Continue Reading
June 08, 2018
Shaheen Helps Introduce Legislation to Halt Separation of Immigrant Families
(Washington, DC)- Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and a group of 30 Senators to introduce legislation to keep immigrant families together by preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from separating children from their parents at the border. The Keep Families Together Act was developed in consultation with child welfare experts to ensure the federal government is acting in the best interest of children. The bill is supported by the American Acade… Continue Reading
June 08, 2018
Shaheen Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Require Congressional Oversight of Harmful Tariffs Imposed on Key Allies by the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has sponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Bob Corker (R-TN) to require congressional approval of tariffs proposed by the Trump administration that are supposedly justified on national security grounds. This legislation responds to tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on key allies and trading partners including Canada and the European Union. "The Trump administration's tariffs pose a direct threat to businesses in New Hamps… Continue Reading
June 07, 2018
Shaheen Applauds Coalition Effort to Educate American Youth on Opioids
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to the White House's release of the Stop Youth Opioid Abuse campaign, which combines the efforts of the Truth Initiative, the Ad Council, media companies and the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic. "I applaud the coalition of organizations, companies and the administration for these efforts to raise awareness about the opioid epidemic that has… Continue Reading
June 06, 2018
Shaheen Statement on Bipartisan VA MISSION Act to Improve Veterans Care Being Signed into Law
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after President Trump signed into law the VA MISSION Act, bipartisan legislation that will improve care and services at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: "Those who serve deserve the highest quality care when they return home, and I'm thrilled that we were able to pass this bipartisan legislation to expand access to care in communities for veterans across the nation," said Shaheen. "This legislation in… Continue Reading
June 05, 2018
Shaheen Calls on Congress to Rewrite USOC’s Federal Charter to Provide More Oversight & Fairly Compensate American Athletes
SHAHEEN: "It is clear that USOC is not fulfilling its core mission to support and protect our Olympic athletes and I believe Congress should consider revoking or rewriting USOC's charter to include more oversight." Senators Shaheen and Ernst previously introduced a bipartisan resolution to establish a special committee to investigate USOC and USA Gymnastics regarding decades-long abuse by ex-team doctor Larry Nassar (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) testified before the Sen… Continue Reading
June 05, 2018
ICYMI: Shaheen Questions Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on School Safety & Student Debt
**Shaheen read a recent email from a Dover High School student about her "intimate relationship with the idea of mass shootings"** ** Watch their exchange here** (Washington, DC) - Today U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) questioned Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on school safety and student debt during an Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the President's Fiscal Year 2019 funding request for the Department of Education. As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Shaheen h… Continue Reading
June 04, 2018
Shaheen Calls for Ambassador Grenell to be Recalled if Political Statements Continue
Shaheen Calls for Ambassador Grenell to be Recalled if Political Statements Continue (Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a co-chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, delivered the following statement after the U.S. Richard Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell stated that he wants to "empower" conservative political movements in Europe: "An ambassador's most critical responsibility is to advance our national interests by … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
Following 60 Minutes Report, Shaheen Seeks Answers from FDA on Oversight of Gynecological Mesh Product
(Manchester, NH)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has sent a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking answers regarding the agency's oversight of a gynecological mesh product developed by Boston Scientific Corporation and implanted in more than two million women across the country. Recent reporting by 60 Minutes documents the severe pain and injury that women have experienced after having this mesh implanted. The report claims that Boston Scientific used defective material… Continue Reading
May 25, 2018
Shaheen Secures $20 Million for Northern Border Regional Commission in Funding Bill
Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Boosts NBRC Funding by $5 Million (Washington, DC)- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and a member of the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee, secured $20 million for the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) in the spending legislation for fiscal year (FY) 2019, which was reported favorably out of the Committee yesterday afternoon. This represents … Continue Reading
May 24, 2018
Shaheen Secures Significant NH Priorities in Committee-Approved Defense Bill
**Advocating for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Workers, Shaheen Secures Full Repeal of Unfair Per Diem Travel Policy** **Shaheen Procures Authorization for Second Year of PFAS Health Impact Study Funding ** **Bill Includes Shaheen Legislation to Create National Database for Service Members & Veterans Exposed to PFAS Chemicals ** **Shaheen Obtains Measure to Ensure All Non-Active Service Members & Dependents Have Contraception Coverage with No Cost-Share** ** Bill Includes Shaheen Resolut… Continue Reading
May 23, 2018
Shaheen Statement on Trump Administration’s Latest Attack on Women’s Reproductive Rights, Implementing Domestic Gag Rule on Healthcare Providers
**SHAHEEN: "President Trump needs to keep his hands off of women's healthcare and let women make decisions for themselves…"** (Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration's release of a draft domestic gag rule, which imposes strict restrictions on family planning programs that participate in the Title X program, cutting off women's access to reproductive healthcare: "The Trump administration is sacrificing the… Continue Reading
May 22, 2018
Shaheen Resolution to Alleviate Humanitarian Crisis in Yemen Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee
(Washington, DC)-By a bipartisan vote of 14-7, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's (D-NH) resolution to help alleviate the "world's worst man-made humanitarian disaster" passed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The legislation, introduced with Senators Todd Young (R-IN), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Chris Coons (D-DE), would prohibit the U.S. military from continuing to provide aerial refueling support for the Saudi-led Coalition in Yemen unless the Secretary of State repeatedly certifies that the G… Continue Reading
