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Senators Shaheen, Hassan & Colleagues Call for Answers on Americans Being Left on the Hook for COVID-19 Testing Costs
Senators Also Raise Concerns Over Impact of CDC's Changing Testing Guidelines on Insurance Companies' Policies WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) raised concerns about individuals being charged for COVID-19 diagnostic tests. While the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the CARES Act, both signed into law earlier this year, require health insurance plans to cover costs associated with COVID-19 testing, there are troubling reports of insured individ… Continue Reading
September 22, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan to DHS IG: Investigate Alleged Forced Hysterectomies at ICE Facility
(Washington, DC)- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a group of Senators last week in calling on the Department of Homeland Security's inspector general to expeditiously investigate a whistleblower complaint alleging forced hysterectomies at the Irwin County Detention Center (ICDC) in Ocilla, GA. "Forced sterilizations infringe on reproductive rights and autonomy," the Senators wrote. "To understand whether such violations may have been committed against immigra… Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Make Comprehensive Investments In American Workers, Competitiveness, Alliances And Diplomacy To Confront The Rise of China
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Small Business and Entrepreneurship committees, introduced the America Labor, Economic competitiveness, Alliances, Democracy and Security (America LEADS) Act, Senate Democrats' proposal for a new U.S.-China policy. Shaheen introduced the legislation with U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and Bob Menendez (D-NJ). The most comprehensive China legislation to date, the America LEADS Act prov… Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Effort to Prioritize Broadband Access for Small Businesses
(Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced today that she's reintroduced bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senators Kennedy (R-LA), Ernst (R-IA), Hirono (D-HI), Risch (R-ID) and Markey (D-MA) that would improve programs operated by the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address problems associated with a lack of broadband internet and other emerging information technology resources, and better … Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
NH Delegation Announces More than $7.9 Million to Support Granite State Law Enforcement & Services for Crime Victims
(Washington, DC) - Today, 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 Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that DOJ awarded $7,942,122 in federal funds for New Hampshire to support Granite State law enforcement agencies, strengthen the New Hampshire criminal justice system and bolster services for victims of crime in the state.… Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Shaheen Urges Online Platforms to Take Additional Measures to Stop Voting Related Misinformation and Disinformation
**U.S. Intelligence Agencies have confirmed Russia is trying to interfere in the election through social media** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and a group of Senators sent a letter to Facebook, Instagram, Google, Twitter and YouTube, urging executives to take further measures to stop voting related misinformation and disinformation. The Intelligence Community has confirmed that Russia is trying to influence and undermine the election through social media, and the Depart… Continue Reading
September 21, 2020
Shaheen Praises Inclusion of Significant Reforms to Medicare Payments Program Helping Providers on the Frontlines in Must-Pass Government Funding Legislation
**Shaheen has been sounding the alarm on this issue since April & just last month called on the Trump administration to delay start of recoupment period for providers** (Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the House Appropriations Committee released legislation that funds the government until December 11th and includes a key provision responding to Shaheen's calls to significantly modify the recoupment period on loans to health care provid… Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Shaheen: “America has lost its greatest champion of women’s rights in a generation”
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement on the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: "It's with tremendous sadness that I learned of the passing of Justice Ginsburg," said Shaheen. "America has lost its greatest champion of women's rights in a generation. Her legacy will live on through the many freedoms that women enjoy throughout our society. She will forever be known for her profound strength, unparalleled intellect and uncomp… Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
NH Delegation Announces More than $2 Million in DOJ Grants to Combat Child Sex Trafficking
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, 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 Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the University of New Hampshire (UNH) will receive $2,012,577 to fund three studies to combat child sex trafficking. Specifically, these studies will focus on improving law enforcement's response to domestic child sex trafficking, … Continue Reading
September 18, 2020
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Announcing Additional Federal Funds for Seacoast Region Organizations to Combat Sexual Harassment and Assault
**Grant follows Shaheen's recent announcement that the Office on Violence Against Women awarded HAVEN Violence Prevention and Support Services - located in Portsmouth, Epping and Rochester - $625,00 to bolster its transitional housing services for survivors** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Chr… Continue Reading
September 17, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Call for Answers on Department of Veterans Affairs Data Breach Affecting Veterans and Health Care Providers
Senators: "It is imperative VA take aggressive and decisive action to address this current incident and lay out a strategy to prevent such problems from arising in the future" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senator Jon Tester (D-MT) and colleagues in calling for answers from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about a recent data breach that exposed veterans' Social Security numbers and other sensitive information and impacted VA community c… Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
As U.S. Approaches 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths, Shaheen Demands Congress Stay in Session & Pass Legislation to Protect the Public and Provide Relief
(Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement as the United States approaches 200,000 deaths from COVID-19: "This a solemn milestone that should serve as a sobering reminder of how much work we have left to do to get this pandemic under control," said Shaheen. "Every death is the loss of a loved one, a friend or a neighbor. Many contracted the virus as essential workers, helping to save lives and keep fundamental industries in our economy up and running. "G… Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
VIDEO RELEASE: In Hearing, Shaheen Demands Answers from Trump Admin on Delayed Nursing Home Funding
Shaheen questions HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett Giroir during the Labor/HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing Later on the Senate floor: Shaheen demands that the Senate stay in session until a bipartisan bill is delivered to the President's desk that helps struggling NH families and communities, and protects the public from COVID-19 SHAHEEN: "By no means should the Senate recess until we get a bill to the President's desk" (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Sh… Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Shaheen Pays Tribute to Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Ouellette & Offers Condolences to His Family
(Washington, DC)-U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after receiving the tragic news that Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Ouellette, of Merrimack, died on September 14th while serving in Kuwait. Staff Sergeant Ouellette was an Airman in the 42nd Aerial Port Squadron. The announcement was made by the U.S. Air Force this afternoon. "It's with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Staff Sergeant Ronald Ouellette," said Shaheen. "Today, I join with all Granite Stater… Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
VIDEO RELEASE: In Hearing, Shaheen Demands Answers from Trump Admin on Delayed Nursing Home Funding
Shaheen questions HHS Assistant Secretary for Health Admiral Brett Giroir during the Labor/HHS Appropriations Subcommittee Hearing Later on the Senate floor: Shaheen demands that the Senate stay in session until a bipartisan bill is delivered to the President's desk that helps struggling NH families and communities, and protects the public from COVID-19 SHAHEEN: "By no means should the Senate recess until we get a bill to the President's desk" (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Sh… Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
NH Delegation Announces More Than $1.8 Million in CARES Act Funding to Support Affordable Housing for Granite Staters
(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) announced $1,827,334 in funding through the CARES Act to support affordable housing for Granite Staters during the COVID-19 crisis. Specifically, funding was distributed to the New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Housing Choice Voucher Program, which is used to help low-inc… Continue Reading
September 16, 2020
Senators Shaheen & Hassan Call on Postmaster General to Fully Reverse Changes That Have Caused Delivery Delays of Prescription Medication
WASHINGTON - Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined colleagues in urging Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to fully reverse the changes that he has made to the agency that have resulted in widespread delays, including for the delivery of medications for Granite Staters and Americans. "In your three months as U.S. Postmaster General, you have made detrimental operational and structural changes to the U.S. Postal Service," the Senators wrote. "After facing criticism from memb… Continue Reading
September 15, 2020
NH Delegation Announces More Than $2.1 Million for Hudson & Bedford Fire Departments to Recruit & Train Firefighters
(Washington, DC) - Today, 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 Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded $2,170,180 in federal funding to the Hudson and Bedford Fire Departments to recruit and train new firefighters. Specifically, the funding was awarded through the agency's Staffing for Adequate Fire &… Continue Reading
September 14, 2020
Shaheen, Senators Call on FEMA to Rescind Guidance that Ends Federal Reimbursements for PPE and Disinfectant Purchases by States
(Washington, DC) - Late last week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter with a group of lawmakers to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Peter Gaynor, requesting that the agency reverse new guidance that ends federal reimbursements for certain purchases of personal protective equipment (PPE), testing and disinfectant supplies by states. In their letter, the Senators call on the agency to increase - not decrease - support to states amid the COVID-19 pandemic, as n… Continue Reading
September 14, 2020
Shaheen Leads Call to Senate Appropriators to Prioritize Funding & Policy Initiatives to Combat PFAS Exposure in FY 21 Government Funding Legislation
(Washington, DC)- On Friday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee - led a group of Senators in a letter to the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee leadership, requesting that policies and funding to combat per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination be prioritized in upcoming government funding legislation for fiscal year (FY) 2021. Shaheen led the letter on behalf of a group of 21 Senators, i… Continue Reading
