U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) welcomed a bipartisan breakthrough in the Senate tonight that resulted in the long overdue passage of an extension of unemployment insurance, 59-38. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes emergency unemployment insurance benefits for nearly 4,000 Granite Staters who have lost or will lose emergency unemployment benefits.
"Today's vote is an important step forward for many in New Hampshire and across the country who are struggling to find work right now," said Senator Shaheen. "For too long, partisan politics have stood in the way of providing relief for those who have been out of work through no fault of their own."
"The House should immediately act on this bipartisan bill on behalf of the thousands of people in New Hampshire -- and millions across the country -- who desperately need these benefits to help them make ends meet while they search for a job."
In February, Senator Shaheen spoke on the Senate floor to highlight the importance of passing an extension of unemployment insurance on behalf of Americans who were struggling to find work. During her remarks, she shared numerous stories from New Hampshire constituents that underscored the need for Congress to pass an extension of emergency benefits.