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Ranking Member Shaheen's Statement on Homeland Security Appropriations in Omnibus Legislation to Fund the Government
(Washington, DC)-- U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, gave the following statement after FY16 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations legislation was made public as part of a broader omnibus appropriations bill to fund the federal government: "This bill is tasked with providing the resources needed for the security of our borders, the safety of our communities, recovery from major disasters, and the protecti… Continue Reading
December 16, 2015
Shaheen: Government Funding Bill a Big Win for New Hampshire and Our Fight against Heroin and Opioid Abuse
**An additional $159 Million provided to key programs that support New Hampshire's efforts to combat the heroin and opioid abuse epidemic** **As a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Shaheen petitioned for these increased resources to fight drug abuse in funding bill** **Also reauthorizes and increases funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund and provides funding certainty for the KC-46 at Pease, the Virginia Class Submarine, and the Beyond Yellow Ribbon program** (W… Continue Reading
December 16, 2015
Shaheen Successfully Adds Legislation to End-of-Year Government Funding Bill that Provides Affordable Credit to Small Businesses
(Washington, DC) - Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, successfully included two bipartisan bills to help small businesses in the end-of-year "omnibus" agreement to fund the government that was revealed late last night. The two bills -- the Commercial Real Estate and Economic Development (CREED) Act and the Small Business Investment Company Capital Act - will boost the availability of credit to small businesses. "I'm glad… Continue Reading
December 15, 2015
Shaheen Statement on Senate Approval of Emily Gray Rice to Serve as U.S. Attorney for NH
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the Senate approved by a voice vote, the nomination of Emily Gray Rice to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire: "I recommended Emily for the position of U.S. Attorney because of her exceptional qualifications," said Shaheen. "Her credentials ensured that her nomination was considered by the Senate quickly and without controversy. I want to extend my congratulations to Emily on her … Continue Reading
December 15, 2015
Shaheen Leads Letter to DHS Calling for Social Media Background Checks in Visa Screening Process
(Washington, DC)-This afternoon, Senator Jeanne Shaheen sent a letter to Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson urging his agency to immediately conduct social media background checks as a part of the screening process for U.S. visa determinations. The letter was signed by 24 of her colleagues in the Senate and follows reports that the Department of Homeland Security didn't identify radical social media statements made by the female assailant involved in the San Bernardino terrorist attac… Continue Reading
December 15, 2015
Shaheen Receives Commitment from Air Force Nominee to Complete Treatment of Pease Wells if Approved
(Washington, DC) - This morning at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) questioned the Honorable Lisa S. Disbrow, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, about the Air Force's commitment to treating contaminated wells at Pease International Tradeport. Disbrow has been nominated to serve as the Under Secretary of the Air Force and expressed her commitment to continuing the cleanup and blood testing efforts at Pease. … Continue Reading
December 15, 2015
Shaheen Welcomes Funding for New Hampshire to Improve Sexual Assault Prosecutions and Provide Justice for Victims
(Washington, DC) - Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) applauded the announcement that New Hampshire will receive a $400,000 grant to improve the prosecution of sexual assault cases in the state. The funds will go towards developing new best practices for New Hampshire's justice system and strengthening the collaborative efforts of sexual assault victim services providers, law enforcement agencies, and medical forensic services providers. "It takes tremendous bravery to report a sexual assault… Continue Reading
December 12, 2015
Shaheen Statement on Historic International Agreement Reached at Paris Summit to Address Climate Change
(Manchester, NH)--Senator Jeanne Shaheen made the following remarks after the announcement that negotiators at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris adopted an agreement to curb climate change. Senator Shaheen participated in the discussions earlier this month as part of a congressional delegation and has been a strong supporter of a broad international agreement to reduce global warming. "This agreement is an unprecedented achievement and affirms New Hampshire's leadership r… Continue Reading
December 11, 2015
Shaheen Statement on the Death of Corporal Andrew Aimesbury
(Manchester, NH)-Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) made the following remarks after learning of the death of Cpl. Andrew Aimesbury: "Today, New Hampshire mourns the loss of a native son and a hero who gave his life for his country," said Shaheen. "Corporal Aimesbury answered the call of duty and bravely defended our nation. Andrew was taken far too soon and my heart goes out to his parents, sister, and other loved ones as they deal with this tragic loss."… Continue Reading
December 11, 2015
Shaheen Congratulates UNH Students on Proposal to Counter Violent Extremism
(Durham, NH) - This morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, met with marketing students at the University of New Hampshire who have developed a media campaign proposal for the State Department on how to counter violent extremism in communities and online. The Department of State provided grants to students across the country to develop anti-extremism media campaign proposals. The students at UNH will compete agai… Continue Reading
December 11, 2015
Shaheen Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Address Mental Health Crisis in Criminal Justice System
(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today applauded Senate passage of legislation she co-sponsored that would provide mental health services for people in the criminal justice system. The Comprehensive Justice and Mental Health Act, authored by Senator Al Franken (D-MN), would help reduce recidivism rates for offenders by providing more resources to law enforcement, the courts and correctional facilities to treat mental health issues. "There's a growing consensus that prison s… Continue Reading
December 10, 2015
Following Return from Paris Climate Talks, Shaheen Joins U.S. Senate Delegation on Senate Floor to Discuss the Need for Action on Climate Change
**Notes New Hampshire is already seeing impacts of climate change** **Calls for global agreement to address threat of climate change*** (Washington, DC) - Following her recent return from the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) spoke on the Senate floor about the urgent need to address the growing threat of climate change. Shaheen was joined on the floor by colleagues who were also part of the U.S. Senate delegation to Paris, where they parti… Continue Reading
December 10, 2015
Shaheen Applauds Committee Approval of Emily Gray Rice Nomination for U.S. Attorney for NH
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nomination of Emily Gray Rice to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire: "Today's vote reflects Emily's strong credentials for this job," said Shaheen. "I have no doubt that the Senate will approve her nomination and that she will work tirelessly to fulfill the responsibilities of this post." Upon her confirmation by the U.S. Senate, Ms. … Continue Reading
December 09, 2015
Shaheen Applauds Big Win In Effort to Prevent an Internet Sales Tax
(Washington, DC)-This afternoon, legislation was introduced - which is expected to soon become law - to permanently extend the Internet Tax Freedom Act (ITFA) without proposals to impose taxes on internet sales. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) has been a strong proponent in the Senate of extending ITFA permanently, without the threat of an internet sales tax to New Hampshire businesses. For years, supporters in Congress of an internet sales tax have tried to add this legislation to ITFA. "For yea… Continue Reading
December 09, 2015
Shaheen's STEM Legislation to Become Law as Part of No Child Left Behind Reform
**Says legislation will "help inspire the next generation of American innovators"** **Calls "long overdue" reforms to No Child Left Behind that turn over more control to states and local school districts** (Washington, DC)-Today, the Senate passed legislation that makes broad reforms to elementary and secondary education policy, known as The Every Student Succeeds Act. Included is Senator Shaheen's legislation that expands funding opportunities for after-school education and other innov… Continue Reading
December 09, 2015
Shaheen's STEM Legislation to Become Law as Part of No Child Left Behind Reform
**Says legislation will "help inspire the next generation of American innovators"** **Calls "long overdue" reforms to No Child Left Behind that turn over more control to states and local school districts** (Washington, DC)-Today, the Senate passed legislation that makes broad reforms to elementary and secondary education policy, known as The Every Student Succeeds Act. Included is Senator Shaheen's legislation that expands funding opportunities for after-school education and other innovati… Continue Reading
December 08, 2015
Shaheen on Senate Floor Calls for Passage of Bill to Prevent Suspected Terrorists on No Fly List From Purchasing Firearms
**Asks those opposed to the bill: "If the No-Fly List is not good enough for keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists, why is it worthwhile for protecting commercial airline flights from terrorists?"** **Points to due process already in place for those who have been wrongly placed on the No Fly List** (Washington, DC) - Following the horrific shooting in San Bernardino that was carried out by radicalized individuals, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today called for passage of legislat… Continue Reading
December 04, 2015
Shaheen Departs for Climate Summit in Paris
(Washington, DC) - Late last night following Senate votes, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) departed on a congressional delegation to the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. Senator Shaheen and her colleagues will participate in high-level discussions to encourage a broad international agreement to reduce global warming. Shaheen will also attend security briefings with officials following the deadly terrorist attacks in Paris last month. "Granite Staters understand the urgency … Continue Reading
December 04, 2015
SHAHEEN & HASSAN APPLAUD ANNOUNCEMENT OF ADDITIONAL COOS COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING ON NORTHERN PASS AND EXTENSION OF PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE
(Washington, DC) - Today, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced changes to the public review process for the proposed Northern Pass Transmission project to include a hearing in Colebrook, New Hampshire, following requests from Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Governor Maggie Hassan. Shaheen called DOE Secretary Ernest Moniz and Hassan wrote a letter, urging DOE to include a hearing in northern Coos County in its public hearings schedule to better accommodate citizens in the North Country. Th… Continue Reading
December 04, 2015
Shaheen Priorities in Highway Bill Head to President's Desk
**Includes Shaheen-authored legislation to stop discriminatory motorcycle-only checkpoints and reauthorizes the Export-Import Bank** **Long-term transportation bill also provides increase in funds for New Hampshire and financial certainty for road and bridge projects across the state** (Washington, DC)-Last night, the Senate passed a long-term highway transportation bill, which includes several priorities championed by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). In addition to providing financial certaint… Continue Reading
