U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statement on the announcement that she will serve as Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship:

“When I came to the Senate, I asked to join the Small Business Committee because small businesses are the backbone of our economy. On the Committee, my priority has been helping small businesses grow by improving their access to credit, enhancing their ability to reach new markets overseas, and increasing their contracting opportunities with the federal government. I am looking forward to working with my colleagues on the Committee to continue meeting these goals so that we can create jobs and grow our economy.”