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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


April 20, 2022

Shaheen Lauds Historic $4.5B Army Contract with NH Company

(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Army's announcement of a 10-year contract with New Hampshire's Sig Sauer, Inc. to manufacture and deliver two types of automatic rifles and ammunition to arm U.S. soldiers in battle. "This contract reaffirms the powerful role that Granite State businesses play in support of our national defense. Through this federal contract with… Continue Reading


April 19, 2022

Shaheen, Murphy & Tillis Travel to Serbia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo & Belgium

(Belgrade) - 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, is leading a bipartisan congressional delegation with Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) to the Balkans to convey continued U.S. support for its allies amid Russian aggression against Ukraine and the implications for European security in the region. The Senators will also discus… Continue Reading


April 16, 2022

Shaheen, NH Delegation Welcome $12.4M for 12 NH Health Care Providers in Latest PRF Allocation

(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) welcomed $12,417,525 to support 12 New Hampshire health care providers that have experienced revenue losses and expenses related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The funding comes as part of a $1.75 billion national announcement in Provider Relief Fund (PRF) Phase 4 payments from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health … Continue Reading


April 14, 2022

Shaheen, Portman, Wicker, Durbin Urge President Biden to Appoint a 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 - sent a letter with U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-OH), Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) to President Joe Biden, urging him to appoint a Ukraine Security Assistance Coordinator. In light of the ongoing fighting in Ukraine as the United States continues to send an historic amount of aid to assist Ukraine in their defense, the Senators believe a coor… Continue Reading


April 14, 2022

Shaheen Visits Keene State College Following Successful Push to Secure $1M to Expand Child Care Availability in the Monadnock Region

**Shaheen & Kuster Meet with Families Flourish Northeast to Discuss $500K Project Made Possible Through CDS Request** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited Keene State College (KSC) today following her successful effort to secure $1 million through the government funding package for KSC to bolster training for child care workers, including training and professional development for current workers. The Monadnock United Way will partner with KSC on this project t… Continue Reading


April 14, 2022

Key Provisions of Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency Legislation Move Ahead with Implementation of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Over the years, Shaheen and Portman worked together to pursue different legislative avenues to secure key components of their energy efficiency legislation, which have since become law. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) issued the following statements in response to the Department of Energy's announcement that the administration is seeking a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit feedback from stakeholders and to inform implementation of a Shaheen-P… Continue Reading


April 14, 2022

Shaheen Joins Call on Biden Administration to Make Urgent Investments in Child Care

(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Tina Smith (D-MN) in a bicameral letter to President Joe Biden urging his administration to address the ongoing child care crisis and realize his vision for a better America by investing in the child care sector. The lawmakers called for urgent passage of President Biden's plan to reduce child care costs for families, expand pre-K opportunities for 3 and 4-year-olds and invest in the early childhood… Continue Reading


April 13, 2022

NH Delegation Announces Federal Funding for New Hampshire’s New Suicide Prevention Hotline

Senators Worked to Establish the Hotline and Secure Funding, Which Will Help NH Hire Staff to Ensure the Hotline's Success (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, along with Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, announced $338,302 to New Hampshire to help the state stand up its Suicide Prevention Hotline and related services, which is projected to launch this July. Senators… Continue Reading


April 13, 2022

Shaheen Visits Coos County after Securing $1.5M to Expand Dental Clinic through Government Funding Bill

**Later: Shaheen Visits Parker J. Noyes Building in Lancaster to Tour Renovations & Downtown Revitalization Efforts** (Berlin, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today visited the Coos County Family Health Services (CCFHS) dental clinic on the heels of her successful effort to secure $1.5 million through the government funding package to renovate a building in downtown Berlin to expand their safety net dental clinic. Shaheen toured the current clinic and participated in a roundt… Continue Reading

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