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BREAKING: NH Delegation Announces Granite State Communities to Receive More than $1.4 Billion in State & Local Relief Funding from American Rescue Plan
**The flexible use funding will help the state and local communities prevent layoffs, avoid cuts to essential services, support small businesses & more** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced today that New Hampshire will receive $1,456,856,670 in COVID-19 financial relief for the state and local governments through the American Rescue Plan that was passed by Congress and s… Continue Reading
May 10, 2021
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Join in Introducing Bill to Help Wounded Veterans Start Families
**The Veteran Families Health Services Act Would Repeal the VA's Outdated Ban on Certain Fertility Treatments for Veterans with Service-Connected Injuries** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined in introducing the Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2021, comprehensive legislation that would, among other things, ensure that service members' and veterans' fertility treatments, such as in vitro fertilization (IVF), and counseling are covered by… Continue Reading
May 06, 2021
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Join Bicameral Push to Fix Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Lawmakers Urge Biden Administration to Correct Administrative Errors, Modify Program Restrictions, and Improve Oversight on Student Loan Servicers WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan joined their colleagues in calling on the Biden administration to strengthen the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and to ensure that America's teachers, social workers, public defenders, service members, and community health care workers, along with many other public servants,… Continue Reading
May 06, 2021
ICYMI: Shaheen Discusses Strengthening Democracies Around the World in Virtual Atlantic Council Event with Estonian President Kaljulaid
(Washington, DC) - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the only woman and a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, participated in a moderated virtual discussion on strengthening democracies around the world, which was hosted by the Atlantic Council. Shaheen joined Estonian President Kersti Kaljulaid in a talk entitled "In Dialogue: Strengthening the Foundation of Liberal Democracies" to discuss how the transatlantic community can strengthen foreign policy cooperatio… Continue Reading
May 05, 2021
NH Delegation Welcomes Nearly $1 Million to NH to Support COVID-19 Vaccinations in Underserved Areas
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) welcomed nearly $1 million to New Hampshire to support COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Specifically, the funding provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will support vaccine education and outreach efforts led by a community-based workforce comprised of trusted community leaders. The funding comes from the American Rescue P… Continue Reading
May 05, 2021
During Visit to Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester, Shaheen Highlights Need for Continued Action to Combat Mental Health Crisis Exacerbated by COVID
Shaheen hears more from members of the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester on the Mobile Crisis Response Program's work during the COVID-19 pandemic (Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) visited the Mental Health Center of Greater Manchester to discuss the needs and challenges facing the area as it addresses the mental health crisis, which has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. During the event, Shaheen received a briefing from the leadership of the center'… Continue Reading
May 04, 2021
Shaheen Celebrates Completion of Drinking Water Treatment Facility at Pease
Left: Shaheen tours the new Grafton Road Drinking Water Treatment Facility. Right: Shaheen delivers remarks during the completion ceremony for the new facility. Later: During Visit to the Compass House in Laconia, Shaheen Highlights Funding in COVID Relief to Combat Substance Use Disorder Epidemic Shaheen speaks to residents and staff of the Compass House in Laconia about federal funding included in COVID relief legislation to combat the substance use disorder epidemic. (Portsmouth, NH) … Continue Reading
May 04, 2021
Shaheen Joins Bipartisan Letter to Stem UN Funding Shortfalls for Yemen Humanitarian Relief
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bipartisan letter with Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Todd Young (R-IN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS) urging the Biden administration to encourage other countries to contribute to the United Nations' plan for Yemen humanitarian relief. In a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the Senators thanked the administration for the recent $191 million contribution to Yemen and urged… Continue Reading
May 04, 2021
As U.S. Begins Withdrawal from Afghanistan, Shaheen Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Women’s Rights in Conversation with Afghan Women Parliamentarians
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the only woman and a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today met virtually with women members of Afghanistan's Parliament to discuss the rights and futures of women and girls in Afghanistan as the United States begins withdrawal. Last month, President Biden announced that the U.S. would withdraw U.S. forces by September 11, 2021. Shaheen has expressed disappointment in the President's decision, underscoring the risks o… Continue Reading
May 04, 2021
Senate Passes Bipartisan Congressional Gold Medal Act to Honor Doris Moore of Portsmouth and Other Members of the Six Triple Eight Battalion
**The Six Triple Eight was the Only All-Black, All-Female Battalion to Serve Overseas During World War II** (Washington, DC) - The U.S. Senate passed bipartisan legislation last week, cosponsored by U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH), to award a Congressional Gold Medal to the women of the Six Triple Eight Battalion, which was the only all-Black, all-female battalion serving overseas during World War II and included Portsmouth native Doris Moore. The 6888th Central Pos… Continue Reading
May 04, 2021
NH Delegation Announces $283K through American Rescue Plan to Strengthen Home Visiting Services for Vulnerable Families
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) announced that the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services will receive $283,582 through the American Rescue Plan. Specifically, the funding was awarded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and will support organizations and initiatives throughout the state that provide services through the Maternal, Infant, a… Continue Reading
May 03, 2021
Shaheen & Portman Participate in Dartmouth’s “Investing in our Energy Futures” Conference & Highlight Bipartisan Energy Efficiency Efforts
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Rob Portman (R-OH) participated in a virtual conversation held by Dartmouth College entitled "Advancing Bipartisan Energy Policy: A Conversation with Senators Portman and Shaheen." They discussed their joint efforts in the Senate to advance energy efficiency, including the widely praised Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness (ESIC) Act, which contains key energy efficiency policy reforms that will create jobs, reduce emiss… Continue Reading
May 03, 2021
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Help Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Telehealth Access
Bill Makes Permanent Telehealth Flexibilities That Congress Created as Part of COVID-19 Relief Bills WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and colleagues in introducing the bipartisan Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021. The CONNECT for Health Act will expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make permanent COVID-19 t… Continue Reading
May 03, 2021
Shaheen Joins Letter Calling for Protection of Survivors of Domestic Gun Violence through Full Enforcement of ‘Lautenberg Amendment’
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined a letter led by Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) urging the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to take additional steps to ensure federal law enforcement agencies fully comply with the Lautenberg Amendment. The Lautenberg Amendment makes it a felony for anyone convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence to ship, transport, receive or possess firearms without exceptions for law enforcement officers. Since its enactment as part o… Continue Reading
April 30, 2021
Shaheen & Hassan Join Senate Effort Urging Treasury, IRS to Reverse Trump Administration’s Rule that Eliminated Disclosure Requirements for Groups Engaged in Political Activity
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined a letter led by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Jon Tester (D-MT) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) urging the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to reverse the Trump Administration's decision to eliminate disclosure requirements for certain tax-exempt organizations that engage in political activity. The letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Charles Rettig h… Continue Reading
April 30, 2021
Shaheen Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Pregnant Workers Against Workplace Discrimination
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) helped introduce bipartisan legislation with U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) to protect pregnant workers from workplace discrimination. The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which is closely modeled after the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), would require employers to make reasonable accommodations to allow pregnant workers to continue working safely. It will ensure… Continue Reading
April 30, 2021
After Leading Push in Senate Against Harmful Trump-Era Policy, Shaheen Applauds CMS Decision to Adopt Rules to Lower Health Care Costs
**Shaheen led effort in Senate to reverse Trump-era guidance that spiked out-of-pocket costs and reduced eligibility for ACA tax credits** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) lauded the reversal of a damaging Trump policy - one which she led the Congressional effort against - that increased out-of-pocket health care costs for millions of Americans and reduced eligibility for premium tax credits through the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Centers for Medicare & Medica… Continue Reading
April 30, 2021
Senators Shaheen, Hassan Urge Treasury Department to Provide Guidance to New Hampshire and Other States on Uses for American Rescue Plan Funding
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Maggie Hassan are urging the Treasury Department to quickly provide New Hampshire and other states guidance on allowable uses for the state and local COVID-19 relief funds in the American Rescue Plan, which Senators Hassan and Shaheen helped pass into law. "The American Rescue Plan provided $350 billion in emergency relief to state and local governments that have been on the front-lines during the COVID-19 crisis," the Senators wrote. "This relief w… Continue Reading
April 29, 2021
Amid Continuing Surge in Reports of Sexual Assault Across the Military, Shaheen & Bipartisan Group of Senators Introduce Military Justice Improvement and Increasing Prevention Act
**DoD's most recent report estimates almost 21,000 service members were sexually assaulted in 2018 despite repeated efforts to end scourge of sexual harassment and assault in the military** **Bipartisan military justice reform legislation would create impartial, fair, and accountable military justice system for sexual assault and other serious crimes and provide additional prevention measures** (Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services … Continue Reading
April 29, 2021
UPDATE: Senate Clears Comprehensive Drinking Water Infrastructure Bill with Bipartisan Shaheen Amendment to Address PFAS & Other Contaminants
**A senior member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Shaheen recently questioned top Biden administration officials on confronting PFAS contamination in water supplies** **Senator Shaheen has spearheaded efforts in Congress to uncover the potential health effects related to PFAS contamination, respond to the chemical exposure and remediate polluted sites.** (Washington, DC) - Today, the Senate overwhelmingly voted to approve the bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructur… Continue Reading
