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ICYMI: Shaheen Discusses Near Decade-Long Effort to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill with WMUR
**Senator Shaheen has led efforts in the Senate for years pushing the U.S. Department of Treasury to feature Harriet Tubman’s likeness on the $20 bill.** (Washington, DC) – Last week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke with WMUR to discuss the introduction of her bill, the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2023, which renewed her nearly decade-long push to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. Specifically, Shaheen’s bill would require the U.S. Department of Treasury to print… Continue Reading
March 06, 2023
Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Reintroduce Legislation to Strengthen VA Support for Disabled Veterans and Young Caregivers
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators led by Patty Murray (D-WA) and John Boozman (R-AR) reintroduced the Helping Heroes Act of 2023, legislation that would support the families of disabled veterans, including children who take on caregiving roles. The Helping Heroes Act recognizes the work done by the approximately 2.3 million children under the age of 18 living in a household with a disabled veteran and seeks to provide critical su… Continue Reading
March 03, 2023
In Case You Missed It: Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Push for New Tax Agreement with Taiwan
Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) – a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees – joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers this week led by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) on a resolution calling for the enactment of a new tax agreement with Taiwan. The resolution encourages the administration to begin negotiating a tax agreement with Taiwan in order to further strengthen economic ties between the … Continue Reading
March 03, 2023
Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Advocate for More Charitable Giving to America’s Nonprofits
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and a bipartisan group of Senators introduced The Charitable Act this week. The Senators’ bill would expand and extend the expired non-itemized deduction for charitable giving, ensuring Americans who donate to charities, houses of worship, religious organizations and other nonprofits of their choice are able to deduct that donation from their federal taxes at a higher level than the previous $300 deduction. Specifically, th… Continue Reading
March 03, 2023
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Join Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill to Boost Hiring of Military Spouses
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined their colleagues in reintroducing the bipartisan Military Spouse Hiring Act, which would amend the tax code to incentivize businesses to hire military spouses. According to a survey by Blue Star Families, military spouse employment is the top issue impacting active-duty families, and the top contributor to financial stress among military families. Military spouses consistently exper… Continue Reading
March 02, 2023
Shaheen Renews Push to Put Harriet Tubman on $20 Bill
**Senator Shaheen has led efforts in the Senate for years pushing the U.S. Department of Treasury to feature Harriet Tubman’s likeness on the $20 bill** (Washington, DC) – As Women’s History Month gets underway, this week, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) renewed her nearly decade-long push to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill by introducing the Harriet Tubman Tribute Act of 2023. For years, Shaheen has urged U.S. Department of Treasury officials through three different adm… Continue Reading
March 01, 2023
Shaheen Leads Bipartisan Statement on Interim Agreement between Serbia and Kosovo
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) – Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation – issued a joint statement with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) after the leaders of Serbia and Kosovo announced an interim agreement to normalize relations and resolve disputes over the use of automobile l… Continue Reading
March 01, 2023
Shaheen, Collins Issue Joint Statement on Eli Lilly’s Decision to Cut Insulin Costs
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Susan Collins (R-ME), co-chairs of the Senate Diabetes Caucus, issued the following statement in response to drugmaker Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly)’s announcement that it will cut the list prices for its commonly prescribed insulin medication by 70% and take additional steps to bolster affordability for diabetes patients. The company stated the 70% price cuts will take effect in the fourth quarter for Humalog and Humulin, it… Continue Reading
February 27, 2023
NH Delegation Welcomes $7 Million in BIF Funds for Portsmouth International Airport to Support Infrastructure Updates
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) -- negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure law -- and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced $7 million for Portsmouth International Airport at Pease to support a terminal arrivals area expansion project. The federal funds were made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) – the bipartisan infrastructure bill – that was signed into law… Continue Reading
February 27, 2023
Shaheen, Hassan Join Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Combat-Injured Veterans Full Military Benefits
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan, a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, announced that they joined Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Jon Tester (D-MT) to introduce the Major Richard Star Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide combat-injured veterans with less than 20 years of military service their full benefits. Currently, only veterans with disability… Continue Reading
February 24, 2023
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Welcoming Over $23.1 Million for Clean Water Infrastructure Upgrades in New Hampshire
**Shaheen was a lead negotiator of the water provisions in the bipartisan infrastructure law and helped steer record-level funding to address PFAS contamination. ** (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) - negotiators of the bipartisan infrastructure law – and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) today welcomed $23,186,000 heading to New Hampshire for clean water infrastructure upgrades. The funding will support New H… Continue Reading
February 23, 2023
ICYMI: Senators Shaheen, Hassan Urge VA to Prioritize Improvements to Manchester VA Medical Center & Full-Service VA Hospital in NH
(Manchester, NH) – Last week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) called on Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough to prioritize infrastructure improvements to the Manchester VA Medical Center and ultimately build a full-service hospital in New Hampshire. Their push comes after multiple incidents of infrastructure-related problems at the Manchester VAMC, including water and heating concerns during the recent cold snap. In addition to calling for i… Continue Reading
February 23, 2023
Shaheen Statement Ahead of One-Year Anniversary of Russia’s Further Invasion of Ukraine
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, issued the following statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine: “One year ago, most world leaders could not have accurately predicted the Ukraine we see today. Ukrainian resistance has defied every expectation, and its citizens continue to heroically defend their land, people and sovereignty against… Continue Reading
February 23, 2023
NH Delegation Announces Additional $7.6 Million to Help NH Families Save on Home Energy Bills
(Washington, DC) – To help more Granite Staters reduce their home energy costs, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led the New Hampshire congressional delegation today in applauding the announcement that New Hampshire is getting an additional $7,657,621 through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which is a result of the Biden administration releasing $1 billion in LIHEAP aid to states nationwide. The administration’s announcement follows a letter sent by Shaheen,… Continue Reading
February 23, 2023
ICYMI – Shaheen, Senators Urge Financial Action Task Force to Bolster Transparency to Defend Against Kleptocracy
Senators encourage FATF to strengthen weak standards on beneficial ownership of trusts, shore up financial defenses against kleptocracy and criminality. (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, recently joined U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee and the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control, on a bipartisan letter with 10 Senators to the… Continue Reading
February 23, 2023
Shaheen, Peters, Moran Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Bolster and Expand Federal Research to Effectively Address PFAS Contamination
Bipartisan Bill Would Help Advance Our Understanding of PFAS Chemicals; Provide Recommendations and Better Inform Decisions on How to Effectively Address PFAS Contamination (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Gary Peters (D-MI) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to help advance the federal government’s understanding of toxic per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and better inform plans to effectively address PFAS contamination –… Continue Reading
February 23, 2023
Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Legislation to Provide Tax Relief for Auto Dealers
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) recently joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers to introduce the Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act, which would provide tax relief to auto dealers experiencing inventory shortages due to global supply chain issues. Auto dealerships often use the Last-In First-Out (LIFO) inventory method, which can result in a large tax bill for dealerships that don’t maintain a minimum level of inventory at the close of the year. “Auto de… Continue Reading
February 23, 2023
Shaheen, Hassan Join Group of Senators Urging Biden Administration to Limit Availability of Junk Health Care Plans
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a group of 32 Senators in a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take immediate action and address short-term limited duration insurance (STLDI) plans, or junk plans, which fail to provide adequate, comprehensive health insurance coverage. Junk plans can deny coverage to people with pre-existing conditions and don’t have to cover essential services like maternity care… Continue Reading
February 22, 2023
Shaheen, Hassan Help Reintroduce Background Check Expansion Act
(Washington, DC) – U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently joined U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) and 45 lawmakers to reintroduce the Background Check Expansion Act to expand federal background checks to all gun sales. While more than 90 percent of Americans support comprehensive background checks, under current federal law, unlicensed or private sellers are not required to conduct a background check prior to transferring a firearm. Research indicates that as… Continue Reading
February 22, 2023
Shaheen Concludes Delegation Visits to Germany, Georgia & Romania
**Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a Senior Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, participated in the 2023 Munich Security Conference and led a congressional delegation visit to the Black Sea Region ** Senator Shaheen speaks on a panel during the 2023 Munich Security Conference last week. (Washington, DC) – U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe … Continue Reading
