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Shaheen Lauds Department of Commerce Report Showing Significant Economic Contributions by Outdoor Recreation Sector
** The economic impact report is a result of Shaheen's bipartisan bill that was signed into law in 2016.** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) lauded a report by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), showing the significant economic impact of the outdoor recreation sector in 2021. The Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account estimate, provided by the BEA through the Department of Commerce, is a result of Shaheen's bipartisan legislation, the Outdoor Recreation Jobs and Eco… Continue Reading
November 04, 2022
Shaheen, Group of Senators Urge USAID Administrator to Outline Resources Necessary to Combat Unprecedented Levels of Hunger, Famine Worldwide
**Lawmakers provide specific steps to increase impact and efficiency of development and humanitarian aid to prevent the worst-case outcomes stemming from the current global food crisis** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Senators Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) in urging the Biden administration to take additional action to mitigate the historic global food c… Continue Reading
November 02, 2022
Shaheen, Tillis & Murphy Issue Joint Statement on UN Security Council Extension of EUFOR Mandate
Statement follows Senators' letter to the Biden administration to establish a U.S. policy toward Bosnia and Herzegovina & the Senators' visit to the region. (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, issued the following joint statement with U.S. Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) in response to the United N… Continue Reading
November 02, 2022
NH Congressional Delegation Announces $33.9M in LIHEAP Funds As Winter Months Approach
**Shaheen is a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that provides funding for LIHEAP and consistently secures robust resources to support the program** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds the Low Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP), announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) $33.9 million in LIHEAP doll… Continue Reading
November 02, 2022
Shaheen Announces Senior Staff Change
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) today announced that her Chief of Staff, Chad Kreikemeier, departed her Senate office for the private sector. Kreikemeier served as Shaheen's Chief of Staff since 2019, after previously serving as her defense advisor from 2009-2013. Replacing Kreikemeier is former Shaheen health policy advisor, Alison MacDonald. "Chad's leadership in my office was pivotal to assisting Granite Staters over the last few years, especially during the unforeseen … Continue Reading
November 02, 2022
NH Delegation Announces $55 Million for Mascoma Bank to Support Small Businesses & Community Development
(Manchester, NH) - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Committees on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Appropriations, announced with U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) that Mascoma Community Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mascoma Bank of Lebanon was awarded $55 million in New Markets Tax Credits (NMTC) to incentivize development in underserved communities. Mascoma Community Dev… Continue Reading
October 31, 2022
Shaheen Statement Ahead of Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period
Health insurance open enrollment begins tomorrow, November 1, for Granite Staters to shop for health insurance plans. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen issued the following statement ahead of the health insurance open enrollment period, which runs from November 1 through January 15, 2023. Granite Staters should enroll by December 15 for coverage that starts January 1, 2023, and are encouraged to visit HealthCare.gov to view and compare health plans for the upcoming year. "It's … Continue Reading
October 31, 2022
ICYMI: Shaheen Launches Federal Energy Resource Guide on Tax Incentives & Programs to Help Granite Staters Keep Heating Bills Down this Winter
Shaheen's resource guide outlines federal opportunities made available through the historic Inflation Reduction Act, which Democrats ushered through Congress and was signed into law in August. (Washington, DC) - On Friday, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) launched a resource guide outlining specific residential energy credits, tax incentives and programs available to Granite Staters thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act, which was ushered through Congress by Democrats and signed into law by t… Continue Reading
October 31, 2022
ICYMI: Shaheen Honored with CASA Child Advocacy Award
Senator Shaheen accepts the Director's Award at CASA's 'At the Heart Event' in Concord on Friday night. (Concord, NH) - On Friday night, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) attended the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire's At the Heart event, where she was awarded the Director's Award for her commitment to improving the lives of New Hampshire children. At the Heart is an annual event to honor CASA's more than 600 volunteer advocates and their impact on children who have ex… Continue Reading
October 28, 2022
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation to Announce New ERA1 Rental Assistance to Help Bridge Shortfall in Funding for Program, Delegation Vows to Keep Fighting for More Aid
**The U.S. Department of Treasury's additional supplemental funds follows the congressional delegation's appeal earlier this week to provide additional federal assistance to the State** **Delegation's announcement follows previous intervention on behalf of the State and recoupment of funds from NH when the State failed to properly manage the ERA program and get relief out the door to Granite Staters** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led the New Hampshire congressional … Continue Reading
October 27, 2022
NH Delegation Welcomes Nearly $3 Million from EPA’s Clean School Bus Program for New Hampshire School Districts
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representative Annie Kuster (NH-02) welcomed an announcement from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that New Hampshire will receive $2,765,000 from the bipartisan infrastructure law to purchase new electric school buses. The grants will help Henniker and Rumney schools purchase a total of seven clean school buses that will accelerate the transition to zero emissions vehicles and produce cleaner air i… Continue Reading
October 27, 2022
Shaheen, Fuel Suppliers & CAP Representatives Discuss Resources Available to Help Granite Staters with Home Heating Costs
**Earlier in the day, Shaheen Delivered Remarks at UNH's National Lab Day Conference** (Manchester, NH) - This morning, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) lead a roundtable discussion at Southern NH Services' Sundance Village to highlight federal funds available to assist Granite Staters with home heating costs this winter. During the discussion, fuel suppliers, program managers, Southern NH Services staff and stakeholders provided an outlook for the winter ahead, as well as information on fed… Continue Reading
October 26, 2022
Shaheen Leads NH Delegation Letter to Treasury Urging Additional Rental Assistance Relief for Granite Staters
**Delegation's letter follows previous intervention on behalf of the State and recoupment of funds when the State failed to properly manage the ERA program and get relief out the door to Granite Staters** (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led a New Hampshire congressional delegation letter today signed by U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and U.S. Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01), urging the U.S. Department of Treasury to approve the State of New… Continue Reading
October 21, 2022
Shaheen Helps Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Support Farmers Affected by PFAS
(Washington, DC) - In a bipartisan, bicameral effort to provide vital assistance to farmers affected by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) to introduce the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act. U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Jared Golden (ME-02) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.?The legislation would authorize grants for states to … Continue Reading
October 21, 2022
Shaheen, Hassan & Pappas Join EDA at ARMI to Highlight BioFabrication Cluster Grant for Manchester
**Last month, the congressional delegation applauded the EDA award for the City of Manchester, which amounts to $44M to further regenerative medicine investments.** **As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS), Shaheen routinely secures robust funding for the EDA, which supports economic development in communities across New Hampshire and the nation.** (Manchester, NH) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Chair of the Senate A… Continue Reading
October 20, 2022
Shaheen Visits Great Bay to Discuss Impact of Historic Climate Bill on NH Coastal Resiliency Efforts
**Earlier in the day, Shaheen visited Galvion Active Systems, a Portsmouth-based small business that manufactures protective armor and head systems that keep U.S. military members safe on the battlefield** Senator Shaheen at Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserves earlier today, and later with municipal leaders from Dover, Exeter, Hampton, Newmarket and Rochester for the Building Community Support for Sustainable Stormwater Funding Workshop Series. (Greenland, NH) - U.S. Senator Jea… Continue Reading
October 20, 2022
Shaheen Highlights $1.3 Million for Granite State Survivors of Domestic & Sexual Violence During DV Awareness Month
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, Chair of the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that funds the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) under the U.S. Department of Justice, highlighted the recent $1.3 million in grant funding from the Department of Justice (DOJ), which will provide direct support and assistance for Granite State survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Shaheen's announcement and celebration of the funds comes during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, which is re… Continue Reading
October 19, 2022
Shaheen Tours EDA Funded Trail Development Projects Near Cranmore Mountain
**As Chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, Shaheen routinely secures funding for the EDA, which supports economic development in communities across New Hampshire & the nation** Senator Shaheen in North Conway this afternoon during her visit to Cranmore Mountain Resort to view ongoing trail redevelopment projects. (North Conway, NH) - This afternoon, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen toured two locations in North Conway … Continue Reading
October 19, 2022
Shaheen, Young Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Student Debt Crisis by Increasing Institutional Accountability
(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced their bipartisan bill, the Student Protection and Success Act, which works to curb skyrocketing student debt by increasing higher education institutions' accountability for their students' ability to repay their loans and requiring institutions to have a vested interest in the success of their students. The Student Protection and Success Act would enact a series of measures requiring higher education insti… Continue Reading
October 17, 2022
Shaheen, Bipartisan Group of Senators Urge Release of LIHEAP Home Heating Aid
Bipartisan Coalition of 31 Senators urge Biden administration to swiftly make LIHEAP funds available to states (Washington, DC) - With colder weather around the corner and global energy costs projected to rise this winter, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) sent a letter with a bipartisan coalition of 31 U.S. Senators urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to release funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) as swiftly and at the highest level possi… Continue Reading
