I come to the floor today, like so many of my colleagues, during what is undoubtedly the worst crisis that I have seen in my lifetime. It reminds me of hearing from my parents and grandparents about what it was like in America during the…

Granite Staters are known for our all- hands-on-deck spirit--coming together in difficult times to support our friends and neighbors. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to change our daily routines and adjust to new challenges…

Today, the House of Representatives will consider the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, critical legislation to expand paid emergency leave for American workers, to ensure free coronavirus testing, to bolster unemployment insurance…

Last night, I was so pleased to hold a telephone townhall with my colleague, Representative Chris Pappas, New Hampshire public health officials, and over 10,000 Granite Staters to provide an update on the impact of the coronavirus. I…

I call up an amendment numbered 1525 to Amendment No. 1514, as proposed by Senator Portman. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report. The legislative clerk read as follows: The Senator from New Hampshire [Mrs. Shaheen] proposes an…

I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be waived. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To modify the authorization of appropriations for cost- effective codes…

Senator Portman and I have been working on this legislation for about 10 years now. It has gone through committee multiple times. It has gone through the floor of the Senate multiple times, and we hope that we have it in a position now…

reserving the right to object, I am disappointed that my colleague would try to codify a policy that has been proven to cause extensive harm to the most vulnerable women and families around the world. In the past 3 years, we have seen the…

I also rise today in support of veterans who are seeking services in the community and the providers who care for them. For too long, hospitals and providers in New Hampshire have been owed millions of dollars in unpaid claims for the care…

Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about empowering parents in New Hampshire to develop the skills they need to pursue the American Dream. No parent should have to choose between caring for a child and providing a better life for…

This epidemic is complex and what we have learned in New Hampshire is there is no silver bullet approach.

It is our job to continue to bring attention to this opioid crisis and... to find solutions that will save lives.

we must treat this as a disease, not a moral failing.

The complexity of the crisis is urgent and it has devastated communities across my district, and one thing we recognize the solution must be comprehensive.

I will co-sponsor your bill.

So I don't care if you are left, right, or center, that is a savings of tax dollars, if we can get people back to the community, going to work taking care of their families and living in recovery.

we will not arrest our way out of this epidemic.

This bill is a game changer. It ensures that the justice-involved population gets access to the treatment that they need.