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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
September 28, 2022
Ahead of Midterms, Shaheen Joins Co-Leads Legislation to Keep Voters and Election Workers Safe from Guns at the Polls
(Washington, DC) - Ahead of the upcoming election and early voting period, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and a group of Senators led by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Vote Without Fear Act, legislation to prevent armed voter intimidation at the polls. The legislation would prohibit the possession of a firearm within 100 yards of any federal election site, with exceptions for on-duty law enforcement or security guards. Only six states - Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Loui… Continue Reading
September 27, 2022
NH Delegation Welcomes $30 Million for Climate-Smart Forest Practices
(Manchester, NH) - This month, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) alongside Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement that the agency is awarding $30 million to the New England Forestry Foundation (NEFF). This funding will support the implementation of climate-smart forest practices by forest landowners to protect the environment. The grant was one of the 70 selected projects under th… Continue Reading
September 27, 2022
Shaheen, Hassan, Pappas Announce $5.4 Million in Lead Based-Paint and Other Home Health Hazard Reduction Grants Heading to Manchester
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, along with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representative Chris Pappas (NH-01) applauded an announcement by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that the agency is awarding a $5.4 million grant to the City of Manchester to help protect families with small children from the dangers of lead-based paint exposure. This funding consists of $4.7 million through the… Continue Reading
September 26, 2022
Shaheen, Tillis Join the Atlantic Council to Discuss U.S., NATO Efforts to Support Ukraine Amidst Putin’s War
As co-Chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, Shaheen and Tillis have led action in the U.S. Senate to support NATO enlargement and ensure continued U.S. support for Ukraine. (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees, and U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) joined the Atlantic Council to discuss the transatlantic alliance and continued U.S. support for Ukraine amidst Putin's unprovoked war. Shaheen… Continue Reading
September 26, 2022
Shaheen, Tillis Announce New Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Military Readiness to Respond to International Conflicts
Senator Shaheen has led action in the U.S. Senate on efforts to secure our defense industrial base and support the U.S. efforts to help Ukraine defend itself from Putin's invasion, while addressing China's increasing aggression in the Indo-Pacific. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, announced new legislation today that would ensure the U.S. has sufficient critical munition stocks to support allies and pa… Continue Reading
September 23, 2022
Shaheen, Fischer Spearhead Legislation to Level the Playing Field for Smaller Defense Manufacturing Companies, Expedite Timeline to Get Products Off the Assembly Line
Shaheen's legislation would finance exportability and interoperability features during the development of hardware to lower costs & accelerate the timeline for getting hardware off the assembly line to U.S. allies and partners. (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Deb Fischer (R-NE), senior members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the Defense Export Promotion of Relevant Technology and Supplies Act (Defense EXPORTS Act), new bipartisan legisla… Continue Reading
September 22, 2022
NEW: Shaheen Releases Comprehensive Special Report on Afghan SIV Program, Proposes Reforms to Address Systemic Issues
Senator Shaheen historically leads action in the U.S. Senate on efforts to reform and improve the Afghan SIV program, initially in partnership with the late Senator John McCain (R-AZ). Shaheen's "Standing Up for Our Afghan Allies: The History, Challenges and Future of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program" can be read in full here. (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released a comprehensive review of the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, which spans … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Shaheen, Durbin, Portman & Graham Meet with Ukrainian Prosecutor General
The Senators received an update on reports of war crimes committed by Russians (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, joined a group of Senators for a meeting with Ukrainian Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin to receive an update on Putin's unprovoked war in Ukraine, and specifically on reports of war crimes and crimes against humanity by Russians. The meeting was hosted by Senate Major… Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Shaheen Statement on Biden Address to United Nations General Assembly
Shaheen is Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation & Co-Chair of the Senate NATO Observer Group (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 in response to President Joe Biden's address to the 77th Session of the United Nations General Assembly: "President Biden's address to the United Nations General Assembly came at… Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
NH Delegation Announces $725,000 for Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention in Jaffrey and Dover
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior appropriator on the Labor-Health and Human Services (L-HHS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced today with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), a member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) $725,000 in federal funds for Reality Check, Inc. in Jaffrey and the City of Dover for substance use disorder prevention and treatment programs from the U… Continue Reading
