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Shaheen, Cardin & Coons Announce Legislation to Get Capital to Small Businesses Hardest Hit by COVID-19
**New Bill Will Help Small Businesses Most At-Risk of Permanently Closing** (Washington, D.C.)- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chris Coons (D-DE), all senior members of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, today announced their intention to introduce the Prioritized Paycheck Protection Program (P4) Act. The bill authorizes new lending under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to small businesses with 100 employees or less, including sole propri… Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Shaheen Hosts Conference Call with NH Environmental & Conservation Leaders as Bill to Permanently Fund LWCF is Considered in the Senate
Shaheen visiting the Nashua Riverwalk in 2015. Construction of the Riverwalk was made possible by LWCF funds. To listen to audio of the call, click here or on the image. Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a conference call with New Hampshire environmental and conservation stakeholders on the Great American Outdoors Act, Shaheen-cosponsored legislation scheduled to be voted on by the Senate this week that will provide permanent and full funding for the Land and… Continue Reading
June 09, 2020
Shaheen Introduces New Legislation to Provide Blood Testing for Service Members & Their Families Exposed to PFAS Contamination
**Shaheen established the PFAS health impact study in the fiscal year 2018 annual defense bill** **Shaheen fought for Pease to serve as a model site for nationwide PFAS health impact study** **Shaheen successfully included ban on PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam, continued funding for health impact study and added her bipartisan legislation to expedite analysis of water contaminants in 2020 annual defense bill** (Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced new legi… Continue Reading
June 08, 2020
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Homeless Veterans During COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues in introducing legislation to give the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) greater flexibility in caring for and meeting the needs of homeless veterans in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill was led by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and companion legislation was also introduced in the House by Representatives Mike Levin (D-CA) … Continue Reading
June 08, 2020
Shaheen & Hassan Lead Bipartisan Push for Community Health Center Funding Amid COVID-19
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), along with a bipartisan group of 39 colleagues, called for the Senate to support community health centers in the next COVID-19 relief legislation. Community health centers provide Granite Staters with vital health care services, including primary care, behavioral health care and testing for COVID-19. In a letter to Senators Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Patty Murray (D-WA), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Appr… Continue Reading
June 07, 2020
NH Delegation Announces Nearly $400K in Funding Through CARES Act to Develop Plan to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain for Vaccines & PPE
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute (ARMI) will receive $399,138 in federal funding through the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was passed by Congress and signed into law. Specifically, the funding was awarded by t… Continue Reading
June 06, 2020
Shaheen Introduces Legislation to Bolster Care for Veterans Amid COVID-19 Crisis
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen introduced two pieces of legislation this week to bolster care for veterans amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The bills - the Emergency Care for Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act and the Debt Relief for Veterans During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act - would ensure New Hampshire veterans can access emergency care without incurring massive medical bills during this crisis and would temporarily suspend Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) debt collection e… Continue Reading
June 05, 2020
NH Delegation Applauds National Broadband Availability Map Program’s Expansion to Include New Hampshire
**The State's addition to the NBAM program will bolster efforts to improve broadband mapping and help expand high-speed internet access throughout New Hampshire and the nation** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the addition of New Hampshire to the National Telecommunications and Information Administ… Continue Reading
June 05, 2020
Shaheen Statement on Bipartisan Fix to Paycheck Protection Program Becoming Law
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) - a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship - issued the following statement after the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which provides necessary reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure funding assistance reaches small businesses that need it most, was signed into law. On the Senate floor earlier this week, Shaheen called for the passage of the legislation to address the urgen… Continue Reading
June 05, 2020
Shaheen & Colleagues Call for Greater Federal Resources to Support Nursing Homes during COVID-19 Crisis
**Lawmakers: current "piecemeal policies do not amount to the coordinated, national action plan that is necessary to save lives"** Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined U.S. Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Bob Casey (D-PA) in pushing the Trump administration for greater federal resources and guidance to support nursing homes and long-term care (LTC) facilities throughout the country as they combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Over 9,600 nursing homes and LTC facilities ac… Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
Senators Shaheen, Hassan & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Create a Child Care Stabilization Fund
Legislation Supports Child Care Providers Facing Extraordinary Financial & Public Health Challenges Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) and additional colleagues in introducing the Child Care is Essential Act to address the child care crisis exacerbated by COVID-19. The legislation would create a $50 billion Child Care Stabilization Fund to stabilize the child care sector and support provider… Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
Shaheen Hosts Conference Call with NH Tourism & Hospitality Businesses Following Senate Passage of Bill to Improve PPP
To listen to audio of the call, click here or on the image. (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) hosted a conference call with New Hampshire tourism and hospitality leaders to discuss needs and areas of concern as the tourism and hospitality industries, which play key roles in the State, continue to grapple with the economic fallout from COVID-19. During the call, Shaheen heard more about their experiences and challenges they have faced operating in the present environme… Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
Shaheen, Cruz Introduce Legislation Expanding Sanctions to Block Completion of Nord Stream 2
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined by Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Ron Johnson (R-WI), today introduced legislation clarifying and expanding the sanctions of their bipartisan bill, the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act, to block the Nord Stream 2 pipeline's completion. "While there were skeptics, the original sanctions legislation I authored with Senator Cruz was tremend… Continue Reading
June 04, 2020
Shaheen, Hassan Urge DeVos to Rescind Harmful Title IX Rule and Focus on Student Safety
Secretary DeVos' new rule governing how schools handle allegations of sexual harassment and assault will weaken protections for survivors Despite the impact of the coronavirus crisis on schools across the country, Secretary DeVos gave schools only 100 days to implement the harmful rule Senators: "Not only does your misguided rule make it harder for students to report sexual assault and harassment … but the timing of the rule is completely inappropriate in light of the COVID-19 crisis.… Continue Reading
June 03, 2020
Shaheen Statement on Congressional Approval of Bipartisan Fix to Paycheck Protection Program
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, issued the following statement after the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which provides necessary reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to ensure funding assistance reaches small businesses that need it most. Earlier today on the Senate floor, Shaheen called for the passage of the legislation to address the urgent needs o… Continue Reading
June 03, 2020
VIDEO RELEASE: On Senate Floor, Shaheen Highlights Struggling NH Small Businesses & Urges Passage of PPP Reform Legislation
**Shaheen raises the importance of this legislation to address the urgent needs of The Little Grill, which has locations in Littleton and Woodsville, Portsmouth Brewery and Big Dave's Bagels and Deli in North Conway** Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship (SBC), joined Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to urge the Senate to take action and pass the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act,… Continue Reading
June 03, 2020
Shaheen, Leahy Unveil Legislation to Defend Constitution & Protect Funding Intended for NH Military Facilities
**Legislation builds on Shaheen's successful efforts to protect funding intended for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard construction from being diverted by President Trump for his wall** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined Senate Appropriations Committee Vice Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) today to unveil the Congressional Power Of The Purse Act to defend Congress' constitutional authority to make decisions regarding spendi… Continue Reading
June 02, 2020
Shaheen Participates in Bipartisan Video Conference to Strengthen & Expand Support for Nonprofits on Frontlines of COVID-19
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Chris Coons (D-DE), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and James Lankford (R-OK) in a bipartisan video conference with a coalition of national nonprofits to call for the passage of a universal charitable deduction in upcoming COVID-19 relief legislation. Nonprofits have been on the frontlines of this public health emergency, helping to feed, care for and provide medical assistance to the most vulnerable communi… Continue Reading
June 02, 2020
Shaheen Issues Statement on Support for Peaceful Protestors, Continues to Call For Justice for George Floyd
SHAHEEN: "The President's actions go against the values of our country and further enflame an already volatile situation" (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement: "I stand with all those who are peacefully demanding accountability and change, and justice for George Floyd's senseless murder," said Shaheen. "We need voices and a President who will help heal and unite our country. We need de-escalation and a safe environment for peaceful protes… Continue Reading
May 30, 2020
NH Delegation Announces More Than $1.4 Million to Boost NH Hospitals’ Readiness & Response Capabilities to COVID-19
(Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that $1,451,902 will be awarded to the Foundation for Healthy Communities in support of its efforts to bolster and expand New Hampshire health care providers' readiness and response capabilities to the COVID-19 pandemic and other health care challenges. The funding wa… Continue Reading
