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Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Letter to President Biden Urging Funding for Energy Efficiency Programs to Combat Climate Change & Create Jobs
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a bipartisan letter to President Biden urging him to prioritize robust investments in programs that promote energy efficiency in his upcoming budget proposal to Congress. In the letter, Shaheen and the Senators noted these investments would combat climate change by reducing harmful emissions and pollution and stimulate our economy by creating sustainable jobs and reducing energy costs for consumers. Since the pandemic has slowed p… Continue Reading
March 17, 2021
Shaheen & Hassan Help Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Close Dangerous Loophole to Protect Domestic Violence Survivors
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on the Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act this week as part of its reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, landmark legislation designed to support and protect survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and a group of Senators in reintroducing strongly-supported legislation to p… Continue Reading
March 16, 2021
Shaheen Statement on Confirmation of Isabel Guzman to Lead Small Business Administration
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee (SBC), released the following statement after voting in favor of Isabel Guzman to serve as Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA). Guzman's confirmation cleared the Senate by a vote of 81 to 17. "For the millions of small businesses in New Hampshire and across the country that are the heart of our economy, the Small Business Administration is an invaluabl… Continue Reading
March 16, 2021
Shaheen Reintroduces Bill to Undo Trump-Era Rule that Dismantled Health Care Coverage for Americans with Preexisting Conditions
**Bill would overturn rule on Section 1332 waivers that promotes "junk health plans" that undermine health care coverage for Americans with preexisting conditions** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) reintroduced the Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2021 with Senators Mark Warner (D-VA), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). The bill would undo Trump-era rulemaking and guidance that, if fully enacted, would destabilize the Affordable Care A… Continue Reading
March 16, 2021
NH Delegation Announces Nearly $7 Million in Federal Grants for Manchester, Lebanon & Pease Airports from December COVID Relief Legislation
**Federal grants will provide economic relief to the three airports & will help support operations, prevent staff layoffs & combat the spread of COVID-19** (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 that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded $6,931,354 in federal grant funding to Manchester, Pease and Lebanon Airports through the Coronavirus Response and Re… Continue Reading
March 15, 2021
Shaheen, Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Cuts to Medicare Health Care Provider Payments during COVID
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME) introduced the Medicare Sequester Relief Act, bipartisan legislation that would prevent substantial payment cuts to Medicare payments to health care providers from taking effect during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Since 2013, Medicare spending has been subject to "sequestration", a process that enacts automatic, across-the-board reductions in Medicare payments to health care providers by up to 2 perc… Continue Reading
March 15, 2021
In Case You Missed It – Shaheen Says “More Help is on the Way” Through COVID Relief as She Tours Vaccination Site & Meets with Hard-Hit Entertainment Venues
On Friday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) traveled around the Seacoast to highlight robust federal funding heading to New Hampshire through the American Rescue Plan. She began her day in Exeter meeting with state officials and the National Guard to discuss funding to bolster the vaccine rollout. New Hampshire can expect roughly double the grant funding for vaccine administration thanks to Shaheen's efforts to address a discrepancy in federal assistance for smaller states like New Hampshire t… Continue Reading
March 15, 2021
Shaheen Hosts Virtual Discussion Highlighting Additional Relief for NH Tourism, Hospitality Industries Secured in New COVID Relief
(Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a virtual discussion with key stakeholders highlighting additional relief for New Hampshire's hospitality and tourism industries included in the American Rescue Plan. Hospitality and tourism are crucial to New Hampshire's economy, supporting thousands of jobs and producing millions of dollars in revenue each year for local communities and the state. However, small businesses within these industries have been among the hardest hi… Continue Reading
March 14, 2021
Shaheen Joins Introduction of Bill to Honor Justice Ginsburg with a Monument in the Capitol
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and a bicameral group of lawmakers to introduce legislation that would honor Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's service and dedication to our country by establishing a monument in the U.S. Capitol Complex. "Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazing force on the Supreme Court and an unwavering champion for women's rights and civil liberties. Her unrelenting resolve to strengthen protections for all Americans under th… Continue Reading
March 13, 2021
Shaheen, Leahy Request AG Garland Prioritize Funding for Crime Victims Fund
**The letter asks for immediate review of the Crime Victims Fund after its balance plunged by nearly $9 billion in 4 years, threatening solvency of the program that supports victims of violent crimes** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, wrote a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland and urged his immediate review of the Crime Victims Fund (CV… Continue Reading
March 12, 2021
Shaheen Highlights Boost in Funding for NH Vaccination Efforts Secured in COVID-19 Relief Package during Visit to Exeter Vaccine Administration Site
Shaheen hears more from state officials and the National Guard on ongoing vaccination efforts in New Hampshire Later at The Music Hall in Portsmouth: Shaheen Discusses New COVID Relief for NH Entertainment Venues Included in American Rescue Plan Shaheen hears more from representatives of independent entertainment venues from throughout New Hampshire via a video feed during her visit to The Music Hall in Portsmouth Earlier: Shaheen Visits Red's Good Vibes Food Truck in Dover & Highl… Continue Reading
March 12, 2021
Shaheen Responds to State Department Announcement of New Task Force Leadership to Address Mysterious Brain Injuries Afflicting U.S. Personnel
**Shaheen has stood by these government employees and their families, spearheading legislative efforts to provide them benefits** **On the TODAY Show, Shaheen responded to the findings of a National Academy of Sciences report on these injuries and underscored the urgent need to take action to address these attacks that have targeted American public servants and their families** **In the FY21 NDAA that recently became law, Shaheen successfully included language to expand a provision in law that… Continue Reading
March 12, 2021
NH Delegation Announces More than $9 Million Secured in December COVID-19 Relief to Combat the Substance Use Disorder Epidemic & Support Mental Health Services in NH
**This funding comes as a result of Shaheen's leadership during negotiations for emergency COVID relief that was signed into law in December, which led to the inclusion of $4.25 billion in funding for substance use disorder treatment and mental health care ** (Washington, DC) - 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 Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that Ne… Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
Shaheen, Collins, Cardin Introduce Bill to Extend PPP
**The bipartisan bill would give small businesses an additional two months to access the PPP** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced the PPP Extension Act of 2021. The bipartisan bill would help small employers retain access to forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans by extending the deadline for PPP applications for another two months to May 31, 2021, and then providing an additional 30-day period for the… Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
Shaheen Helps Secure Biggest Improvement to ACA in a Decade as COVID-19 Relief Legislation Becomes Law
**Shaheen successfully included portions of her legislation in COVID package to lower costs and expand access to health care for more Americans & increased federal funding for vaccine efforts after NH received less federal support than originally estimated.** **Estimates indicate Shaheen's provision will lead to a more than 37 percent reduction in monthly premium costs, on average.** **Shaheen helped secure significant federal aid for state & local governments facing severe budgetary s… Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
Shaheen Helps Lead Bipartisan Introduction of Bill to Address Gender-Based Violence in Conflict Settings
** Legislation improves U.S. consideration of programs to prevent and respond to gender-based violence from the onset of humanitarian emergencies, bolstering strategic support for humanitarian actors** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, helped reintroduce the bipartisan bill, the Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Authorization Act of 2021, with U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). In… Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Shaheen Statement on Confirmation of Merrick Garland as Attorney General of the United States
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee which funds the Department of Justice, issued the following statement after voting in favor of Merrick Garland to serve as Attorney General of the United States. Garland's confirmation cleared the Senate by a vote of 70 to 30. "As our nation's top law enforcement official, the Attorney General of the United States is tasked with the immense responsibilities of ensuring our laws are enforced an… Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
COVID-19 Relief Clears Congress with Key Priorities Secured by Shaheen, Heads to President’s Desk
**Shaheen helped secure significant federal aid for state & local governments facing severe budgetary shortfalls.** **Shaheen successfully included portions of her legislation in COVID package to lower costs and expand access to health care for more Americans & increased federal funding for vaccine efforts after NH received less federal support than originally estimated.** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement after the House of Representa… Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Shaheen, Hassan Join Effort Urging President Biden to Prioritize Funding for Violence Against Women Act Programs
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) in a letter to President Biden urging him to include strong support and funding for Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs in his FY2022 budget. The Senators highlighted the importance of prioritizing this funding in light of increased reports of domestic violence during the pandemic, particularly as VAWA programs have not received supplemental funding, making it more difficult… Continue Reading
March 09, 2021
Shaheen, SFRC Senators Mark 10th Anniversary of the Syrian Uprising with Bipartisan Resolution
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), joined SFRC Chairman Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Ranking Member Jim Risch (R-ID) and eight of their SFRC colleagues in introducing a bipartisan resolution in observance of the 10th anniversary of the Syrian uprising. In addition to calling on the United States to support humanitarian aid to the Syrian people, the resolution condemns the Assad regime's atrocities against its own ci… Continue Reading
