Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to Cindy Rosenwald and recognize her decades of public service. Cindy is currently wrapping up her final term in public office, bringing to a close a remarkable 22-year career in the New Hampshire Legislature. After 14 years in the New Hampshire House of Representatives and 8 years in the New Hampshire Senate, she leaves a legacy of resilience, creative problem-solving, and genuine care for her constituents.
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Jeanne Shaheen
Senator · New Hampshire · Democrat
Jeanne Shaheen
Senate Floor
Recent comments in the Senate
Mr. President, I come to the floor this evening to try to discharge 10 career ambassadorial nominees from the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations. In the 21 months the Trump administration has been charged with America's national security, we have seen a complete hallowing out of our diplomatic service. Even with wars in the Middle East, in Sudan, Ethiopia, in Ukraine, and a growing Ebola crisis and strikes against United States bases and diplomatic facilities, over 100 diplomatic posts remain empty.
Mr. President, well, one issue that I hope will be at the top of the agenda when President Trump meets with Xi Jinping on Thursday is China's support for Iran. Two months ago, Iranian ballistic missiles struck the housing area at the U.S. airbase in Jordan. That attack killed three American soldiers and wounded four more. United States officials told the Wall Street Journal--and we can see this mockup of that article--that Iran got high-resolution satellite imagery of that base from Chinese entities before the attack.
Biography
Jeanne Shaheen began her career as a small business owner before entering public service. Elected as U.S. Senator for New Hampshire in 2008, she has prioritized expanding access to affordable healthcare, strengthening energy independence, and supporting veterans. Shaheen played a key role in authoring the Small Business Jobs Act and has served as chair of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies. She is known for her pragmatic approach and works to ensure New Hampshire’s voice is heard on critical issues in Washington.
Education
- M.S.S., University of Mississippi, Oxford, MS1973
- B.A., Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA1969
Professional History
U.S. Senator
2009-PresentRepresenting New Hampshire in the Senate
Governor of New Hampshire
1996–2002Member, New Hampshire Senate
1991–96High School Teacher
Small Business Owner
Consultant
Director, Institute of Politics, Harvard University
Policy Focus
International Affairs13%
Armed Forces and National Security5%
Health5%
Commerce3%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Jeanne Shaheen's record in Congress.
Affordable Care Act Support
Voted for and advocated the Affordable Care Act, expanding healthcare coverage for thousands of New Hampshire residents.
Energy Efficiency Legislation
Co-authored the Shaheen-Portman Energy Efficiency bill to promote energy savings in buildings and industry.
PFAS Contamination Funding
Secured federal funding to address PFAS water contamination in New Hampshire communities and military bases.
Small Business Relief
Helped craft and pass the Paycheck Protection Program to support small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Committee Assignments
View details →- Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsRanking Member
- Senate Committee on Armed Services
- Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe
- Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
- Senate Select Committee on Ethics
- Senate Committee on Appropriations
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