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ICYMI – Shaheen Discusses Strengthening U.S.-Balkan Ties with Atlantic Council
Shaheen is featured on the latest episode of 'Balkans Debrief' with Ilva Tare upon her return from the Balkans last week where she served as an election monitor in Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, is featured this week on the Atlantic Council's 'Balkans Debrief,' where she discusses her recent visit to the Western Balkans. Shaheen made stops in Albania an… Continue Reading
October 12, 2022
Shaheen Lauds DHS Announcement of Additional H-2B Visas, Boosting Availability for NH Businesses
Shaheen has long fought to increase the number of visas available in the H-2B program, which is pivotal for Granite State businesses in the hospitality, tourism and landscaping industries - particularly during peak seasons. (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 in response to the Biden administration's announcement that it will increase the number of H-2B visas by nea… Continue Reading
October 12, 2022
Shaheen: ‘We Cannot Take Our Eyes off of Putin’s Attempts to Erase Ukrainian Identity’
**Shaheen is chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation & is a leading policymaker in the U.S. Senate in support of Ukraine amid Russia's unprovoked war** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, shared a post on Medium today about the United States' obligation to not only aid Ukraine amid Russia's unprovoked invasion, but to be purposeful in calli… Continue Reading
October 12, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Passing of Derry Police Chief Ed Garone
(Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) issued the following statement on the passing of Derry Police Chief Ed Garone: "I offer my heartfelt condolences to Chief Garone's family, the Derry Police Department and all those who knew and loved him. Chief Garone gave Derry five decades of service - five decades of mentoring young officers, providing steadfast leadership to the Derry PD and giving comfort to community members who knew they could rely and trust him with their families' … Continue Reading
October 12, 2022
Shaheen-Cornyn ‘One Stop Shop’ Bill to Help Small Businesses Signed into Law
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), released the following statements after President Joe Biden signed their bipartisan legislation - the One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act - into law. "Small businesses in New Hampshire and across the country have been through the wringer over the last two years as they navigated the serious challenges spurred by… Continue Reading
October 11, 2022
Shaheen, Tillis, Murphy & Wicker Urge Biden Administration to Establish U.S. Policy toward Bosnia and Herzegovina as EUFOR Mandate Renewal Deadline Approaches
**Letter follows Senators' delegation visit to the region in April & Shaheen's most recent trip last week** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter this week with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Chris Murphy (D-CT) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Au… Continue Reading
October 07, 2022
Shaheen Announces $2.2 Million for Community Health Projects
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services will award over $2.2 million in federal grants to improve access to community health and support services in New Hampshire. This funding includes a $1 million grant for One Sky Community Services, a statewide network of support for individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities or acquired brain disorders. The fundi… Continue Reading
October 06, 2022
Shaheen Announces $5 Million in Federal Funds to Assist New Hampshire Law Enforcement
**Shaheen is Chair of the Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Senate Appropriations Subcommittee** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Department of Justice (DOJ), welcomed over $5 million in federal funding heading to New Hampshire allocated through DOJ's Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Technology and Equipment Program (TEP). The funding comes through congressional directed spending (CDS) reques… Continue Reading
October 06, 2022
Shaheen Meets with UK Allies, Shares U.S. Support for Transatlantic Alliance Following Visits to Albania and Bosnia and Herzegovina
**As Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, Senator Shaheen has led bipartisan efforts to support democracy and economic development in the Balkans as well as greater Euro-Atlantic integration.** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Senate Armed Services … Continue Reading
October 05, 2022
Shaheen Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Provide Certainty Around Federal Investments in Weatherization and State Energy Programs
(Washington, DC) - Last week, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Susan Collins (R-ME), Chris Coons (D-DE) and Jack Reed (D-RI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to improve delivery of weatherization assistance and encourage state-driven energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives that reduce energy costs for low-income households, spur private sector energy innovation and improve emergency planning and response. The Investing in State Energy Act would prevent undue delays in distribut… Continue Reading
October 03, 2022
Shaheen, Blumenthal Statement on DOD Prohibition of certain PFAS-Containing Items
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), lead Senate sponsors of the PFAS Free Military Purchasing Act, issued the following statements following a recent announcement by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) that the agency will prohibit the procurement of certain items that contain perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) or perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA). PFOS and PFOA are members of a chemical group of per- and poly- fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), dange… Continue Reading
October 03, 2022
Shaheen Participates in OSCE Election Observation Mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Urges Respect for Democratic Process
**As Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, Senator Shaheen has led bipartisan efforts to support democracy and economic development in the Balkans as well as greater Euro-Atlantic integration.** (Washington, DC) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, visited Bosnia and … Continue Reading
October 03, 2022
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Welcoming Over $525,000 for State Digital Equity Planning
**Announcement is a result of broadband provisions included in the bipartisan infrastructure bill that was signed into law in November 2021, of which Shaheen led negotiations with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on measures to expand broadband access in New Hampshire and across the nation.** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) to welcome over $525,000 in federal funding to support the… Continue Reading
October 01, 2022
Shaheen Concludes Historic First Visit to Albania, Continues to Bosnia and Herzegovina and the United Kingdom
**As Chair of the Senate Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group, Senator Shaheen has led bipartisan efforts to support democracy and economic development in the Balkans as well as greater Euro-Atlantic integration.** (Washington, DC) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation and a senior member of the Armed Services Committee, concluded her firs… Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
Shaheen Statement on House Reauthorization of SBIR/STTR Programs
(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 House of Representatives passed a three-year reauthorization of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs: "I'm glad to see the House of Representatives vote for the reauthorization of SBIR and STTR programs. The funding allocated through these programs is instru… Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Temporary Government Funding Legislation
**As Chair of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, Shaheen introduced legislation earlier this year that would increase funding for key NH priorities, including combatting the substance use disorder epidemic and investing in the 21st Century, global economy** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee and Chair of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, issued the following stateme… Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
BREAKING: Shaheen-Led Bills on Broadband, Cyber Training & Federal Compliance Pass Senate
**Senator Shaheen's bipartisan One Stop Shop for Small Business Compliance Act will now head to the President's desk to be signed into 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 several bipartisan bills she leads passed by the full Senate. "Small businesses are engines of economic growth in New Hampshire and across the country. These pieces of legislation w… Continue Reading
September 29, 2022
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation in Celebrating $1 Billion in Emergency Funding for LIHEAP
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) in celebrating the inclusion of $1 billion in emergency funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in government funding legislation under consideration by the U.S. Senate. In August, the New Hampshire Delegation joined a bipartisan, bicameral push to increase emergency… Continue Reading
September 28, 2022
Shaheen Introduces New Legislation to Protect Service Members’ Right to Reproductive Care
**Shaheen has led efforts in the Senate to codify access to contraception for service members and civilians and expand access to essential reproductive healthcare** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services committee, introduced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to enshrine the right for service members to access protected leave for abortion care and services. The Shaheen amendment codifi… Continue Reading
September 28, 2022
Shaheen, Graham Announce Legislation to Address Growing Humanitarian and Security Crisis at Detainee and Displaced Persons Camps in Syria
**Senator Shaheen created the ISIS Detainee Coordinator position, which was signed into law as part of the Fiscal Year 2020 National Defense Authorization Act.** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services and Foreign Relations committees, and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today introduced the Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act to address the growing humanitarian and security crisis posed by the camps housing ISIS-affiliated detainees and … Continue Reading
