U.S. Senator · D · New Hampshire
Jeanne Shaheen
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 506 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 91
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Shaheen puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Defense & security
Extensive record
Shaheen's work here shows up as 39 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
39 bills
Go deeper on defense & security
Their stated view
- Strong International Alliances — Senator Shaheen advocates for robust alliances, particularly NATO, and actively addresses global challenges through diplomatic and security measures.
- Support for Ukraine and Taiwan — Senator Shaheen consistently champions measures to support Ukraine's sovereignty and reaffirm bipartisan policy towards Taiwan amidst geopolitical tensions.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Ukraine Against Aggression
- Strengthen Transatlantic Security
The record (40)
- Bill authoredA resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.Latest action 2026-02-24
- Bill authoredA resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.Latest action 2025-02-24
- Bill authoredSupporting Ukraine Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill cosponsoredLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredA resolution celebrating the July 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, and reaffirming priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and the United States commitment to NATO.Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the European Union's actions to diversify from Russian energy sources.Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.Latest action 2025-10-08
- Bill authoredSTOP China and Russia Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Shaheen's work here shows up as 25 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
25 bills
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Their stated view
- Empowering Women and Girls Globally — Senator Shaheen promotes resolutions and legislation focusing on the safety, health, and well-being of women and girls, both domestically and internationally.
Commitments tracked here
- Promote Women's Rights in Haiti
The record (32)
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.Latest action 2026-02-05
- Bill authoredA resolution condemning Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan regime's continued human rights abuses, political repression, and dismantling of democratic institutions, and recognizing the resilience of the Venezuelan democratic opposition under the leadership of Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez.Latest action 2025-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredInternational Human Rights Defense Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredProtecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredSafeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredHaiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill authoredEBOLA ActLatest action 2026-06-24
Economy & jobs
Substantial record
Shaheen's work here shows up as 14 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 1 documented commitment.
14 bills
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Their stated view
- Economic Opportunity and Stability — Senator Shaheen supports initiatives that foster economic growth, aid small businesses, and ensure stability in housing and energy sectors.
Commitments tracked here
- Support Disabled Entrepreneurs
The record (12)
- Bill cosponsoredInvesting in the American Dream ActLatest action 2026-04-28
- Bill cosponsoredVeteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment ActLatest action 2025-11-10
- Bill authoredCoordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses ActLatest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredSupporting Disabled Entrepreneurs ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredSnow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-01
- Bill authoredHeroes Business Opportunity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredHelping Small Businesses THRIVE ActLatest action 2025-01-23
- Bill authoredSmall Business Regulatory Relief Act of 2019Latest action 2019-05-22
Health care
Substantial record
Shaheen's work here shows up as 13 bills authored or cosponsored, tied to 2 documented commitments.
13 bills
Go deeper on health care
Their stated view
- Affordable Healthcare Access — Senator Shaheen supports legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs, including prescription drugs like insulin, and expanding access to health services.
Commitments tracked here
- Support measures to curb youth vaping
- Lower Insulin Costs
The record (12)
- Bill authoredResources To Prevent Youth Vaping ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredExpanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-02
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2024 as "American Diabetes Month".Latest action 2024-11-19
- Bill authoredExpanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-06
- Bill authoredINSULIN Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredSCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredDiabetes ActLatest action 2026-03-10
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2025 as "American Diabetes Month".Latest action 2025-11-20
What Shaheen stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Health
Affordable Healthcare Access
Senator Shaheen supports legislation aimed at reducing healthcare costs, including prescription drugs like insulin, and expanding access to health services.
- 02Defense
Strong International Alliances
Senator Shaheen advocates for robust alliances, particularly NATO, and actively addresses global challenges through diplomatic and security measures.
- 03Defense
Support for Ukraine and Taiwan
Senator Shaheen consistently champions measures to support Ukraine's sovereignty and reaffirm bipartisan policy towards Taiwan amidst geopolitical tensions.
- 04Justice
Empowering Women and Girls Globally
Senator Shaheen promotes resolutions and legislation focusing on the safety, health, and well-being of women and girls, both domestically and internationally.
- 05Economy
Economic Opportunity and Stability
Senator Shaheen supports initiatives that foster economic growth, aid small businesses, and ensure stability in housing and energy sectors.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.
- Defense
Support Ukraine Against Aggression
Senator Shaheen consistently reaffirms support for Ukraine's independence and sovereignty, particularly in response to external aggression.
Where it stands: Senator Shaheen has sponsored or cosponsored multiple resolutions and bills this Congress, including the 'A resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine...' (S.Res. 2026-02-24) and the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026' (S. 2026-07-16), all of which are currently pending.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.Latest action 2026-02-24
- Bill authoredA resolution acknowledging the third anniversary of Russia's further invasion of Ukraine and expressing support for the people of Ukraine.Latest action 2025-02-24
- Bill authoredSupporting Ukraine Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill cosponsoredLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the European Union's actions to diversify from Russian energy sources.Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.Latest action 2025-10-08
- Bill authoredSTOP China and Russia Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill authoredA resolution celebrating the 35th anniversary of the independence of Ukraine from the former Soviet Union.Latest action 2026-08-06
- Health
Support measures to curb youth vaping
Senator Shaheen has advocated for federal action to address the youth vaping epidemic, including measures for prevention, cessation, and regulation of e-cigarettes.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes were found, indicating a lack of legislative action on this promise.
On the record: 5 bills
See the 5 records behind this
- Bill authoredResources To Prevent Youth Vaping ActLatest action 2026-03-26
- Bill authoredProtecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution supporting the mission and goals of National Fentanyl Awareness Day in 2026, including increasing individual and public awareness of the impact of fake or counterfeit fentanyl pills on families and young people.Latest action 2026-04-29
- Bill cosponsoredFishing Industry Safety, Health, and Wellness Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-19
- Bill cosponsoredMental Health in Aviation Act of 2025Latest action 2026-04-14
- Health
Lower Insulin Costs
Senator Shaheen is committed to making insulin more affordable through legislative action to cap prices and increase access.
Where it stands: No matching sponsorships or votes related to lowering insulin costs have been found for Senator Shaheen during her tenure, and no active legislative vehicle has been identified.
On the record: 8 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredExpanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025Latest action 2025-06-02
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2024 as "American Diabetes Month".Latest action 2024-11-19
- Bill authoredExpanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2023Latest action 2023-06-06
- Bill authoredINSULIN Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill authoredSCREEN for Type 1 Diabetes Act of 2026Latest action 2026-05-20
- Bill authoredDiabetes ActLatest action 2026-03-10
- Bill authoredA resolution designating November 2025 as "American Diabetes Month".Latest action 2025-11-20
- Bill authoredDiabetes ActLatest action 2024-12-12
- Economy
Support Disabled Entrepreneurs
Senator Shaheen supports legislation to empower and provide resources for disabled individuals to start and grow their businesses.
Where it stands: Senator Shaheen sponsored S.X, the Supporting Disabled Entrepreneurs Act, on 2026-08-06, which has been referred to the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship and is currently pending.
On the record: 14 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill cosponsoredInvesting in the American Dream ActLatest action 2026-04-28
- Bill cosponsoredVeteran Entrepreneurship Empowerment ActLatest action 2025-11-10
- Bill authoredCoordinated Support for Rural Small Businesses ActLatest action 2024-09-18
- Bill authoredSupporting Disabled Entrepreneurs ActLatest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredSnow Survey Northeast Expansion Act of 2023Latest action 2023-11-01
- Bill authoredHeroes Business Opportunity Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-06
- Bill authoredHelping Small Businesses THRIVE ActLatest action 2025-01-23
- Bill authoredHelping Small Businesses THRIVE ActLatest action 2024-09-17
- Defense
Strengthen Transatlantic Security
Senator Shaheen champions resolutions celebrating NATO and reaffirming the United States' commitment to its allies for collective security.
Where it stands: Senator Shaheen sponsored S.Res. 789 in 2026, which celebrates the 2026 NATO Summit and reaffirms transatlantic security priorities, and it is currently pending in the Committee on Foreign Relations.
On the record: 14 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution celebrating the July 2026 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in Ankara, Turkiye, and reaffirming priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and the United States commitment to NATO.Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA resolution celebrating the June 2025 North Atlantic Treaty Organization Summit in the Hague, the Netherlands, and reaffirming priorities pertaining to transatlantic security and our commitment to NATO.Latest action 2025-06-18
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.Latest action 2026-06-01
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.Latest action 2026-05-19
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty.Latest action 2025-10-08
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to amend title 10, United States Code, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1994, to codify and clarify gender neutral standards for members of certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.Latest action 2026-07-30
- Bill cosponsoredInternational Human Rights Defense Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill authoredA resolution acknowledging the fourth anniversary of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine, reaffirming support for the people of Ukraine, and emphasizing the importance of robust United States security guarantees within a transatlantic commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.Latest action 2026-02-24
- Justice
Promote Women's Rights in Haiti
Senator Shaheen emphasizes the critical role of women's rights in Haiti's stability and calls for measures to secure all human rights for women and girls.
Where it stands: Senator Shaheen sponsored S.Res. 418, 'A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical...', which directly addresses the promise and is currently referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
On the record: 25 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that protecting and advancing the rights of women and girls in the Republic of Haiti is critical to the success of Haiti's transition from crisis and its future stability, condemning the failure to center women's leadership and distinct needs to date, and calling for urgent measures to secure all human rights of women and girls in Haiti.Latest action 2026-02-05
- Bill authoredA resolution condemning Nicolas Maduro and the Venezuelan regime's continued human rights abuses, political repression, and dismantling of democratic institutions, and recognizing the resilience of the Venezuelan democratic opposition under the leadership of Maria Corina Machado and Edmundo Gonzalez.Latest action 2025-07-28
- Bill cosponsoredInternational Human Rights Defense Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-10
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of the Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights.Latest action 2025-12-03
- Bill authoredProtecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredSafeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025Latest action 2025-07-31
- Bill authoredHaiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill authoredEBOLA ActLatest action 2026-06-24
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