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Shaheen Urges DHS to Share Processing Best Practices With European Partners to Help Address Refugee Crisis
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on both the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs and the Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee, wrote to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson urging the department to share best-practices for processing migrants developed on the U.S. Southwest border, with European allies struggling with the surge of Syrian refugees. Shaheen's recommendations follow the trip she led… Continue Reading
October 22, 2015
Senate Passes Shaheen Resolution Officially Designating First Week of November as National Veterans Small Business Week
(Washington, DC) - The U.S. Senate today passed a resolution, introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), to designate the first week in November as National Veterans Small Business Week. The measure, which passed unanimously, also extends the Senate's appreciation to the nation's many small business owners who have served in uniform. "Many veterans are applying the same can-do approach they used in the military to start and grow their own small businesses," said Shaheen. "These veteran entrep… Continue Reading
October 22, 2015
After Leading a Senate Delegation to Europe, Shaheen Discusses European Refugee Crisis & Ukrainian Stability on Senate Floor
(Washington, DC) - This afternoon, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on European Affairs, spoke on the Senate floor regarding the refugee crisis in Europe and efforts to maintain security and stability in Ukraine. The speech follows a Shaheen-led delegation trip to Greece, Ukraine and Germany. On the Senate floor, Senator Shaheen gave her observations from the trip. "To be sure, Europe is being challenged. But this crisis also ch… Continue Reading
October 21, 2015
Shaheen Statement on Vandalism of Claremont Planned Parenthood Facility
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement following the vandalism of Claremont's Planned Parenthood facility. "Women across Western New Hampshire depend on the Planned Parenthood facility in Claremont for critical healthcare services," said Shaheen. "This act of vandalism is yet another shameful example of the relentless assault on Planned Parenthood and women's reproductive rights. Let's be clear, these attacks will not intimidate those of us who s… Continue Reading
October 14, 2015
Shaheen-Led Delegation Focused on Syrian Refugee Crisis & Ukrainian Stability Returns From Europe
**In Greece and Germany, senators get an up-close look at how these countries are handling the influx of refugees** **In Ukraine, senators have in-depth discussions with government leaders regarding the country's security and stability** (Washington, DC) -A Senate delegation led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, returns to the United States today a… Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
Shaheen Statement on President Obama's Nomination of Emily Gray Rice as U.S. Attorney for New Hampshire
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today released the following statement after President Obama announced the nomination of Emily Gray Rice to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire: "I want to congratulate Emily Gray Rice on her nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney for the District of New Hampshire, a distinction for which she is more than worthy. Emily's leadership in the New Hampshire legal community make her exceptionally qualified for this position. I… Continue Reading
October 08, 2015
President Obama Signs Shaheen’s Bill Into Law to Improve Health Care Reform Law for Small & Mid-Size Businesses
Washington, DC - Last night President Barack Obama signed into law U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen's (D-NH) bipartisan bill, introduced with Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), to protect America's small and mid-size businesses from potential healthcare premium increases under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act passed the House and Senate last week. "Granite Staters want to see Democrats and Republicans working together for the good of New Hampshire and… Continue Reading
October 07, 2015
Shaheen Introduces Bill to Deter Recreational Drones from Interfering with Disaster Relief
(Washington, DC) -U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today introduced the Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act, a bill to keep recreational drones from interfering with disaster relief efforts. "On far too many occasions, drones have put the lives of first responders at risk as they conduct disaster relief efforts," said Shaheen. "And especially as wildfires become more frequent and extreme, firefighters should be able to fight these blazes from the air unencumbered. My legislation wo… Continue Reading
October 06, 2015
Shaheen Seeks Waiver of Reimbursement Policy for Portsmouth Shipyard Workers on Long-Term Assignments
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter seeking a waiver for some Portsmouth Naval Shipyard workers from a Department of Defense (DOD) policy change that has reduced reimbursement allowances for workers during long-term duty assignments. Portsmouth Naval Shipyard employees perform critical work at shipyards around the country and are essential to maintaining the U.S. naval fleet. This reimbursement adjustment could impact s… Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Shaheen, Vitter, and Cantwell Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Support for Women Entrepreneurs
(Washington, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, the lead Democrat on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship (SBC), Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), Chairman of, and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), a senior member of SBC today introduced the Women's Small Business Ownership Act of 2015, which would will strengthen and expand support for women entrepreneurs through the U.S. Small Business Administration's Women's Business Center (WBC) Program. "Women have made great strides in our… Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Shaheen Praises Release of Additional New England Fishery Disaster Funding
(Washington, DC) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) praised the release of an additional $1,044,351 in funding to support struggling New Hampshire fisherman and fishing communities. These funds released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will provide financial assistance to the commercial groundfishing industry and for-hire fishing vessels. These funds are in addition to the more than $2 million in fishery disaster funds that have been released to New Hampshir… Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Shaheen-Scott Measure to Protect Small Businesses from Potential Healthcare Premium Increases in 2016 Heads to President’s Desk
Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Tim Scott (R-SC) praised the Senate's passage of the PACE Act (H.R. 1624), which protects America's small businesses from healthcare premium increases under the Affordable Care Act. Senators Shaheen and Scott authored the Senate version of the bill (S. 1099) and both serve on the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Currently under the Affordable Care Act, on January 1, 2016, the definition of the state based sma… Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
After Midnight Expiration, Shaheen Seeks Land & Water Conservation Fund Reauthorization
(Washington, DC) - On the Senate floor this afternoon, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) called on Republicans in the Senate who support the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to encourage fellow Republicans to end their obstruction of the program's reauthorization. The LWCF expired yesterday at midnight, despite bipartisan calls for its reauthorization. During her remarks, Shaheen made a motion for unanimous consent to pass legislation that would grant a 60-day extension of the fund, a re… Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Shaheen, Johnson Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Commemorate 25th Anniversary of German Reunification
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), the lead Democrat on the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation, and U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) Subcommittee Chairman, introduced a resolution today to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of German reunification. "I am proud to celebrate the great strides the people of a unified Germany have made in the last 25 years," said Senator Shaheen. "Germany's story is an example for nations and peoples a… Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Shaheen Introduces Bill to Help Veterans Find Treatment, Avoid Incarceration
(Washington, DC) - Today, Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation to bolster efforts to provide treatment to veterans in the criminal justice system as an alternative to incarceration, particularly for those struggling with mental health and substance abuse. The Veterans Justice Outreach Act would empower the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to work within the criminal justice system to train law enforcement, courts, attorneys, and legal assistance organizations in order to diver… Continue Reading
September 30, 2015
Shaheen Decries Republican Obstruction of Last-Minute Effort to Prevent Midnight Expiration of Land and Water Conservation Fund
(Washington, DC) - This evening, despite insistent calls to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Republicans in the Senate blocked last-minute legislation that would extend the authorization of the Land and Water Conservation Fund by 60 days, preventing a lapse in the program. This short-term extension was proposed in an expedited procedural process and would have allowed for additional time to find an agreement on a long-term authorization of LWCF. "Not only have Republican… Continue Reading
September 30, 2015
Shaheen Statement Ahead of Midnight Expiration of Land and Water Conservation Fund
(Washington, DC) -- Despite insistent calls from both sides of the aisle to reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Republican leadership in the House and Senate will allow the program to expire at midnight tonight. U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) decried the fact that Congressional leadership allowed an important conservation program for New Hampshire to sunset. "It's disgraceful that a program that has done so much to preserve and protect New Hampshire's beautiful spaces w… Continue Reading
September 30, 2015
Agreement on Defense Bill Contains Shaheen Priorities
(Washington, DC) - Following the unveiling of a Senate and House agreement on the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) yesterday, Senator Shaheen announced her priorities that were included in the bill. Among them are provisions to fund the development of the KC-46A scheduled to be based at Pease Air National Guard Base as well as funding the infrastructure necessary to support the tanker's mission. Senator Shaheen is a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee which au… Continue Reading
September 29, 2015
Shaheen’s Amendment to Increase the Number of Visas for Afghan Interpreters is Included in Defense Bill
(Washington, DC) -Following the unveiling of a Senate and House agreement on the Fiscal Year 2016 National Defense Authorization Act this afternoon, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) welcomed the inclusion of her provision to substantially increase the number of Special Immigrant Visas for Afghans who assisted American personnel in Afghanistan and face threats as a result. This increase of 3,000 visas will help address the backlog of Afghan interpreters seeking refuge in the United States. … Continue Reading
September 28, 2015
Shaheen and Scott Applaud Passage of PACE Act by U.S. House of Representatives
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Tim Scott (R-SC), both former small business owners and members of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, today applauded the House of Representatives for passing the Protecting Affordable Coverage for Employees (PACE) Act (H.R.1624). In April, Senators Scott and Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the PACE Act (S.1099) in the Senate, and have since been building momentum to address this issue on behalf of small and mid-… Continue Reading
