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Shaheen Supports Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in introducing the Afghanistan War Study Commission Act to establish a nonpartisan, independent commission to examine every aspect of the war in Afghanistan, including the political and strategic decisions that transformed a focused military mission into vast, nation-building campaign that became the longest war in our nation'… Continue Reading
October 01, 2021
Shaheen Supports Bill to Create Nonpartisan, Independent Afghanistan War Commission
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations Committees, joined Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) in introducing the Afghanistan War Study Commission Act to establish a nonpartisan, independent commission to examine every aspect of the war in Afghanistan, including the political and strategic decisions that transformed a focused military mission into vast, nation-building campaign that became the longest war in our nation'… Continue Reading
October 01, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan, Pappas Announce $2 Million Heading to MHT to Support Air Cargo Delivery Services throughout New England
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed $2,094,444 to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) to support its air cargo capacity. The funding will help construct an apron and two taxiway connectors as part of the airport's new air cargo facility. This facility will support the delivery of e-commerce goods throughout New England, creating high-paying jobs at the airport and helping local businesses tran… Continue Reading
October 01, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan, Pappas Announce $2 Million Heading to MHT to Support Air Cargo Delivery Services throughout New England
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed $2,094,444 to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) to support its air cargo capacity. The funding will help construct an apron and two taxiway connectors as part of the airport's new air cargo facility. This facility will support the delivery of e-commerce goods throughout New England, creating high-paying jobs at the airport and helping local businesses tran… Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Heeding Calls from NH Congressional Delegation, Biden Admin Awards Federal Disaster Relief Assistance
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) issued the following joint statement in response to the Biden administration's approval of a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of New Hampshire and release of federal assistance to assist communities in Cheshire County impacted by severe storms and flooding in July. Shaheen led a congressional delegation letter to the administration in support o… Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Applaud $750K in NBRC Funds for Colebrook Water Infrastructure Project
**The funding comes in addition to $250K in NBRC funding the delegation announced last month to support cleaning out Colebrook's wastewater treatment facility lagoons** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) today applauded the announcement that the Town of Colebrook has been awarded $750,000 in federal funding through the Northern Border Regional Com… Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Shaheen Statement on Temporary Government Funding Legislation
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate cleared a continuing resolution that will extend the government funding deadline from September 30th to December 3rd, narrowly avoiding a government shutdown. Shaheen has participated in negotiations to reach an agreement, during which she supported the inclusion of resettlement assistance for Afghan refugees who were recently evacuated, many of whom served as U.S. allies during the 20-year… Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan Applaud Nomination of Samantha Elliott to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today released the following statement applauding Samantha Elliott's nomination to the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. Elliott currently serves as Vice President of the Concord-based firm, Gallagher, Callahan & Gartrell, P.C. "Samantha Elliott is eminently qualified to serve as a judge on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Hampshire. She brings extensive experience representin… Continue Reading
September 30, 2021
NH Delegation Announces More than $5M in American Rescue Plan Funding for Granite State Community Health Centers
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced today that ten community health centers will receive a combined total of $5,367,583 through the American Rescue Plan that was signed into law in March to support facility construction projects. "Ensuring our community health care centers have the facilities and capabilities necessary to meet the needs of the patients they serve is critical, … Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan & Kuster Announce Nearly $200K to Combat Youth Homelessness in Sullivan County
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced that the Oasis Teen Shelter and Support Center in Claremont will receive $199,966 to combat youth homelessness in Sullivan County. Specifically, the funding will be awarded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Transitional Living Program to the Claremont Learning Partnership, which operates the Oasis Teen Shelter and Support Center. In addition … Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
Shaheen Welcomes Opening of Portal for Health Care Providers to Apply for $25.5 Billion in Provider Relief Funds
**Announcement follows Shaheen's bipartisan push with Collins to distribute remaining COVID-19 relief for health care providers** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today celebrated that funding for health care providers through the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) rural distribution is now available. Senator Shaheen previously pushed the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to distribute remaining COVID-19 relief for health care providers a… Continue Reading
September 29, 2021
NH Delegation Announces $2.4 Million to New Hampshire to Help Connect Students to High-Speed Internet at Home
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with Representatives Annie Kuster and Chris Pappas, announced $2.4 million to New Hampshire to help schools provide students with the internet-connectivity devices and service that they need to complete their school work from home. The funding to New Hampshire is part of the Federal Communications Commission's Emergency Connectivity Fund Program, which Senator Hassan and colleagues successfully worked to estab… Continue Reading
September 28, 2021
Shaheen Questions Secretary of Defense, Top Generals on Afghanistan Withdrawal & Urges Protections for Afghan Allies During Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing
**Shaheen has led Senate efforts in support of bolstering the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program to protect Afghan allies** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), today questioned Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and top military officials during a SASC hearing on the conclusion of U.S. military operations and future U.S. policy in Afghanistan. Shaheen asked the witnesses what precipitated the collaps… Continue Reading
September 28, 2021
Shaheen, Portman Introduce Bill to Strengthen U.S.-EU Cooperation On Cyber & Telecommunications Infrastructure to Counter China’s Influence
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) today introduced the Transatlantic Telecommunication Security Act (TTSA), which would strengthen European telecommunications infrastructure by helping key allies in the region build 5G networks. The bill would incentivize investments in non-Huawei 5G equipment and help federal agencies - like the State Department and U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) - improve the security of telecommunications s… Continue Reading
September 27, 2021
ICYMI: Shaheen Slams GOP for Prioritizing Political Games over American Families by Jeopardizing Government Shutdown & Default on National Debt
Senator Shaheen delivered remarks on the Senate floor Thursday afternoon. (Washington, DC) - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) delivered remarks on the Senate floor blasting Senate Republicans for their partisan obstruction that risks a government shutdown this week and a default by the U.S. on its financial obligations. Both of these manufactured crises by congressional Republicans would spell disaster for the U.S. with serious ramifications for the U.S. economy, currency, natio… Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
On Senate Floor: Shaheen Slams Hypocritical Republican Obstruction to Raise Debt Limit and Avoid Government Shutdown
**Shaheen Also Highlights How Republicans' Partisan Gridlock is Compromising U.S. National Security with Delayed Confirmation Hearings and Political Grandstanding** Senator Shaheen delivers remarks on the Senate floor this afternoon. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) delivered remarks on the Senate floor this afternoon slamming Senate Republicans for their partisan obstruction that is threatening a government shutdown and also risks the U.S. to default on its financial… Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Shaheen Helps Lead Reintroduction of Legislation to Increase Students’ Access to High-Skilled Job Opportunities
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced legislation this week to make education more affordable for students pursuing degrees in high-skill industries. The Community College to Career Fund in Higher Education Act (CC2C) would support innovative partnerships between technical colleges, community colleges and businesses that train students for careers i… Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Shaheen, Collins Urge Blinken to Provide Equal Access to Treatment at Walter Reed for Victims of Directed Energy Attacks
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken last night requesting equal access to Walter Reed treatment facilities for all State victims experiencing symptoms of anomalous health incidents, also known as "Havana Syndrome." Their letter follows reports that the Department of State has not accommodated requests by some State Department employees to receive treatment for their symptoms at Walter Reed, which is br… Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
NH Delegation Announces $350K through NBRC & USDA to Support Small Businesses & Promote Economic Growth in North Country Communities
(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 Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that the New Hampshire Small Business Development Center (SBDC) will receive $350,000 to support small businesses and promote economic growth in North Country Communities. Specifically, the funding was awarded through the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) and the… Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
To Help Offset NH Executive Council’s Disastrous Vote to Defund Planned Parenthood and Family Planning Providers, NH Delegation Sends Letter to Biden Admin to Expedite Reversal of Title X Gag Rule
(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) sent a letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ask for its immediate approval of a rule change to reverse the Title X Gag Rule that decimated federal funding for the majority of New Hampshire's family planning centers. In light of the New Hampshire Executive Council's vote to defund four family planning providers last week… Continue Reading
