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Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce More than $784K to Support Climate Change Research Led by NH Small Business
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded Creare LLC in Hanover $784,347 in federal funds in support of climate change research. Specifically, the funding was awarded through DOE's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program, which seeks to fund the creation of high-potential… Continue Reading
October 16, 2020
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Announcing $1.75M to Establish New Family Drug Court Program
**NH Delegation also announces $326K for Carroll County to help those struggling with mental health issues and substance use disorder (SUD) & $155K to bolster program that assists state and local governments to help combat recidivism for those struggling with SUD** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced that the DOJ has awarded the New Hampshire Judicial Branch (NHJ… Continue Reading
October 16, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce $26M in Federal Support for New Senior Housing Facility in Franklin
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded the Peabody Home in Franklin $26 million in direct loans to construct a senior housing facility. The federal dollars were awarded through the USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program. As a senior member of … Continue Reading
October 16, 2020
Shaheen Highlights Need for Additional COVID-19 Resources for NH Nursing Homes during Visit to Hanover Hill Health Care Center
Shaheen speaks to nursing home representatives from throughout the state during her visit to Hanover Hill Health Care Center (Manchester, NH) - This morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited Hanover Hill Health Care Center, a nursing home located in Manchester, to discuss the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nursing homes throughout the state. In New Hampshire, the pandemic has had a severe and disproportionate impact on nursing homes, with 81% of all COVID-related deaths in the sta… Continue Reading
October 15, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Call on FDA to Outline its Process for Ensuring a Future COVID-19 Vaccine is Safe for Older Adults
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are requesting that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) outline its process for ensuring that a future COVID-19 vaccine is safe for older adults. "As manufacturers seek approval or authorization for drugs and vaccines from your agency, the public must have confidence that the review process is comprehensive, evidence-based, and ensures safety for our most vulnerable populations," the Senators wrote. "Understanding that… Continue Reading
October 14, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce More than $267K for Franklin School District to Bolster School Safety & Support Mental Health Services for Students
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice (DOJ), announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) that the DOJ has awarded $267,595 to the Franklin School District through DOJ's Students, Teachers, Officers Preventing (STOP) School Violence Grant Program. Specifically, the funds will be used by the district to support its Office of School Wellness, wh… Continue Reading
October 13, 2020
Shaheen Reacts to SCOTUS Ruling that Allows Trump to End Census Count Early: “The Supreme Court has effectively given the green light to the Trump administration’s politicization of the census”
**Shaheen, the Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the census, has been sounding the alarm on the Trump administration's political attacks against the bureau that threaten a fair and accurate 2020 count** **On the Senate floor earlier this month, Shaheen demanded the administration end its politicization of the U.S. Census & called on Senate leadership to prioritize an extension in legislation** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Vice Ch… Continue Reading
October 13, 2020
ICYMI – Diane Foley, Mother of Slain Journalist James Foley, & Shaheen Discuss Their Efforts to Secure a U.S. Trial for ISIS Terrorists With Union Leader
(Manchester, NH) - Last week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Diane Foley, the mother of slain American journalist and Granite Stater James Foley, in an interview with the New Hampshire Union Leader to discuss the transfer of ISIS terrorists and "British Beatles" members El Shafee el-Sheikh and Alexanda Kotey to the United States to stand trial for the torture and murder of her son, as well as Americans Peter Kassig, Steven So… Continue Reading
October 09, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan & Pappas Announce $1 Million for Sanbornville Water Infrastructure Project through NBRC & EDA
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced today with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the Sanbornville precinct has been awarded $1 million in federal funding to support a comprehensive water infrastructure project that will replace more than two miles of water main piping and finance improvements to the area pump station. Together, these improvements will reduce the threat o… Continue Reading
October 09, 2020
Shaheen Calls for Reassessment of Layoffs at National Passport Center in Portsmouth & Questions Mishandling of Layoff Notices
**The National Passport Center in Portsmouth is the nation's largest passport processing facility** SHAHEEN: "The professional handling of these employees, some of whom have worked at these facilities for decades… is a necessity to ensure the return of these experienced employees once demand for passports goes back to pre-pandemic levels." (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called on Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to reassess the State Department's decision to cut th… Continue Reading
October 08, 2020
Shaheen Introduces New Legislation to Invest in U.S. Transportation & Infrastructure Projects that Bolster Energy Efficiency Efforts
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced new legislation that would improve the energy efficiency of the U.S. transportation sector, modernize aging infrastructure, reduce harmful pollution and boost America's competitiveness in the global marketplace. Specifically, Shaheen's new legislation - the Better Utilizing Innovative Low-Emission Development Strategies (BUILDS) Act - would create a competitive infrastructure grant program within the U.S. Department of Transportati… Continue Reading
October 08, 2020
Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Letter to House & Senate Armed Services Committee Leadership Urging Inclusion of PFAS Provisions in Final FY21 NDAA
Shaheen Boosted Funding for PFAS Health Impact Study to $15M in Senate-Approved FY21 NDAA, Highest Funding Level Ever to Continue Study She Established in FY18 Defense Bill (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, led a bipartisan letter on behalf of 20 Senators yesterday to Senate and House Armed Services Committee leadership urging the inclusion of several provisions in the final fiscal year (FY) 2021 National Defense Autho… Continue Reading
October 07, 2020
Shaheen Calls for Additional Visas For Afghan Interpreters & Support Staff in Annual Defense Bill
**Shaheen calls for 4,000 additional Afghan Special Immigrant Visas for those whose lives are in danger for supporting the U.S. mission** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, sent a letter to Senate and House Armed Services Committee leaders urging them to authorize an additional 4,000 Afghan Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) in the fiscal year (FY) 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that i… Continue Reading
October 07, 2020
Shaheen, Lankford & King Introduce Bipartisan ‘DRIVE LESS’ Act to Reduce Federal Spending on Government Vehicles, Save Taxpayer Money
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), James Lankford (R-OK) and Angus King (I-ME) reintroduced their bipartisan legislation to save taxpayer dollars by reducing the federal funding available for the acquisition and leasing of new federal vehicles. The Domestic Reduction In Vehicle Expenditure and Lowering Emissions from State Sources Act, or the DRIVE LESS Act, aims to significantly improve federal agencies' fleet management by establishing standards for vehicle utilization an… Continue Reading
October 07, 2020
Shaheen on Transfer of ISIS Terrorists to U.S. for Trial: “A Giant Step Towards Justice”
(Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement as ISIS terrorists known as the "British Beatles" are being flown to the United States to stand trial for murder of American citizens. Senator Shaheen has been working closely with the families of Americans killed by ISIS to make sure these terrorists are brought to trial in the United States. "The families of James Foley, Peter Kassig, Steven Sotloff and Kayla Mueller have waited a long time for this - today is … Continue Reading
October 06, 2020
Shaheen Condemns President Trump’s Decision to Call Off COVID-19 Relief Negotiations: "Mr. President, do your job…NH needs a bipartisan deal now"
(Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after President Trump announced on Twitter that he was no longer negotiating a COVID-19 relief bill and postponed any further discussions until after the election: "Mr. President, do your job," said Shaheen. "This is just more reckless foot-dragging when Granite Staters need help now. As we speak, New Hampshire towns and cities are considering layoffs of police, firefighters, teachers and other essential services… Continue Reading
October 06, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Underscore Importance of Community Policing During Press Conference at Nashua Police Department
**The Senators also announced their introduction of a bipartisan resolution recognizing community policing in the Senate** Shaheen speaks about the importance of community policing during her visit with Senator Hassan to the Nashua Police Department this morning (Nashua, NH) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) held a press conference at the Nashua Police Department in recognition of National Community Policing Week. Community policing promotes the establi… Continue Reading
October 05, 2020
ICYMI – In NH Business Review: Shaheen, NH Businesses Reflect on STEP Program’s 10-Year Anniversary and its Impact on NH
**NHBR: "The announcement from U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen's office coincides with the 10-year anniversary of the federal program Shaheen helped create back in 2010 to help small businesses enter new markets, access export financing and attend trade missions"** **Shaheen also announced $225K STEP grant for NH Office of International Commerce** (Washington, DC) - Last week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Appropriations Com… Continue Reading
October 02, 2020
Shaheen Highlights Urgent Need for COVID-19 Relief Funding for State & Local Governments During Roundtable Discussion with Somersworth Officials
Senator Shaheen speaks with Somersworth Mayor Dana Hilliard and local officials to discuss ongoing need for financial assistance to support the state, cities and towns during the COVID-19 crisis. **Shaheen also Honors National Flight Simulator of Manchester's Selection as SBA NH Veteran-Owned Business of the Year** Senator Shaheen visits the Small Business Administration's New Hampshire Veteran-Owned Business of the Year, National Flight Simulator, in Manchester. (Manchester, NH) - U.S. Sen… Continue Reading
October 01, 2020
Shaheen Calls on Senate to Move Swiftly on House-Passed COVID-19 Relief Legislation
SHAHEEN: "Instead of prioritizing partisan politics to rush through a Supreme Court nominee during a historic election, Leader McConnell needs to bring this legislation to the floor immediately." (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed COVID-19 relief legislation: "We've lost more than 200,000 Americans - including more than 400 Granite Staters - to COVID-19, with an estimated 40,000 new cases diagnosed in… Continue Reading
