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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Priorities Included in House National Defense Authorization Act
I am so pleased that this year’s National Defense Authorization Act will include nearly $150 million for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to expand its capacity to repair the most modern generation of Navy submarines, the Virginia Class. -
Marching (and legislating) for our lives
Please read my op-ed on gun violence and prevention. -
Funding for VA Medical Centers Included Omnibus Government Spending Bill
I am pleased that the government spending bill included $2 billion for VA infrastructure. This is critical to ensuring our veterans have access to the highest quality health care, which they have earned through their service to our nation. -
Funding for Shea-Porter PFC Water Contamination Health Study Included in Government Spending Bill
Our Seacoast communities deserve to know how PFC contamination in groundwater supplies is impacting their health, and I am pleased that I was able to secure funding for this first-of-a-kind study in the government funding bill. -
On National School Walkout Day, Shea-Porter Demands House Act on Gun Violence
When 18-year-olds are leading the country with moral courage, I think it’s time for us to respond in kind. -
NH Congressional Delegation Announces $750,000 Federal Highway Grant for North Country Roads
The federal government must ensure that federal roads in New Hampshire are repaired and restored to good condition. I am pleased that the Federal Highway Administration is assisting the Forest Service with this important responsibility.
Resources for Constituents
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Internship applications are considered on a rolling basis and can be submitted year-round. -
Have questions about loans? Credit cards? Debt collection? Get answers from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. -
As tax season approaches, the Taxpayer Advocate Service is your voice at the IRS and can help with tax problems or questions. -
Earned less than $54,000 in 2017? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program can help you prepare your return. -
Each spring, a nationwide high school arts competition is sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. -
Saturday May 12! The event will feature representatives from the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Naval Academy & U.S. Coast Guard Academy to provide information & answer questions from interested students.
Latest News
Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) today released the following statement after President Trump announced he will withdraw the US from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), also known as the Iran Deal:
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Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.), Congressman Trent Kelly (R-Miss.), and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today introduced the bipartisan National Guard Promotion Accountability Act to address delays in federal recognition of promotions for National Guard members. The bill would compensate Guard officers who serve at a higher rank while waiting for federal recognition by backdating their date of rank to the date at which they were promoted by the state.
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Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01) today released the following statement on the one-year anniversary of House Republicans’ vote to repeal the Affordable Care Act, which would have taken health care away from 23 million Americans, eliminated the health care rights of millions, and raised health care costs for every American:
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Congresswoman Carol Shea-Porter (NH-01), Congressman Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Congressman Scott Taylor (VA-02) today sent a letter to the Army National Military Cemeteries Executive Director urging approval of a memorial to recognize the victims of the USS Thresher at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Today, 148 members sent a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan requesting information on his decision to remove the House chaplain. The letter was led by Representatives Carol Shea-Porter (D-NH), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Walter Jones (R-NC), and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH).
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