Jul 11, 2024Sponsored
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act
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DemocratNew Hampshire · U.S. Senator
Jeanne
Shaheen
U.S. Senator for New Hampshire
In office
17 yrsSince Jan 2009
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
79Born Jan 28, 1947
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Shaheen has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Global health access and reproductive rights warrant federal actionShaheen sponsored the Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act (S.1098), which drew more than 50 Senate cosponsors. The bill addresses U.S. global health policy with respect to reproductive health services and rights. The breadth of cosponsorship reflects the measure's prominence among the bills she has introduced.
- 02Health care affordability and insulin costs require legislative remedyShaheen sponsored the Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 (S.46), which attracted 44 cosponsors, and separately sponsored the INSULIN Act of 2026 (S.4189), focused on insulin pricing. Both bills were reintroductions, indicating sustained attention to reducing out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and health coverage.
- 03NATO alliance and Western democratic institutions merit U.S. supportShaheen sponsored the Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg Congressional Gold Medal Act (S.4680), recognizing the NATO Secretary General, a measure that drew more than 50 cosponsors. She also sponsored the Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act (S.1909), addressing democratic development and economic conditions in that region.
- 04Drinking water safety and PFAS transparency require federal standardsShaheen sponsored a bill to modify state revolving fund eligibility under the Safe Drinking Water Act (S.1324) and the PFAS Community Engagement and Transparency Act (S.2271), which addresses disclosure and community involvement related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance contamination. Both were reintroductions, reflecting continued attention to water quality.
- 05Rural energy access and maternal health deserve dedicated programsShaheen sponsored the Energy Circuit Riders Act of 2025 (S.2185), aimed at expanding energy assistance in rural areas, and the Mental Health and MAMA Act of 2026 (S.3698), addressing maternal mental health. She also sponsored the Expanding Access to Diabetes Self-Management Training Act of 2025 (S.1925), targeting gaps in chronic disease care access.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Jeanne Shaheen serves as the senior United States Senator from New Hampshire, a seat she has held since January 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served as the 78th Governor of New Hampshire from 1997 to 2003 and worked as an educator earlier in her career. She is the first woman in American history to be elected both a state governor and a U.S. senator, and was the first woman elected governor of New Hampshire. In the Senate, Shaheen has sponsored legislation spanning global health policy (S.1098), international alliances (S.4680), rural energy access (S.2185), health care costs (S.46), water safety (S.1324, S.2271), drug interdiction (S.329), diabetes care access (S.1925), maternal and mental health (S.3698), insulin affordability (S.4189), veterans' business opportunities (S.3136), and housing protections for survivors of domestic violence (S.4006). She has also sponsored legislation related to democratic governance abroad (S.1909), a constitutional amendment proposal (SJRES.43), and commemorative measures (S.923, S.4680). On confirmation votes, she voted in favor of cloture and confirmation on PN.343, a high-profile nomination decided by a margin of fewer than five votes, in both instances voting against the position taken by a majority of her party.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Mar 30, 2023Sponsored
Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act
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Sep 19, 2025Voted yes
Confirmation: Michael G. Waltz, of Florida, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations
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Sep 19, 2025Voted yes
Motion to Invoke Cloture: Michael G. Waltz to be Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations
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Mar 26, 2026Sponsored
Resources To Prevent Youth Vaping Act
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03 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Shaheen raised $171K this cycle, with 59.3% from individuals and 31.9% from PACs. Top PAC contributors include Dell Technologies, Inc. Political Action Committee ($7,500), PricewaterhouseCoopers Political Action Committee ($5,000), Pfizer Inc. PAC ($5,000), and Mortgage Bankers Association Political Action Committee ($5,000). Itemized contributions account for 89.0% of individual giving. Outside spending in the cycle totaled $267K supporting Shaheen (top spenders SMP at $199K, Planned Parenthood Votes at $37K) and $401K opposing her (Americas PAC at $302K, New Hampshire Freedom and Liberty PAC, Inc. at $49K), in independent expenditures separate from her own campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$171K
Cash on hand
$920K
Spent
$707K
By source
- Individuals$101K · 59.3%
- PACs$55K · 31.9%
- Other$7K · 4.2%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)11.0%
Top PAC contributors
- DELL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$8K
- PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- PFIZER INC. PACFEC ↗$5K
- MORTGAGE BANKERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- CACI INTERNATIONAL INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$3K
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$3K
- MEDICAL DEVICE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION PACFEC ↗$3K
- AMERICAN PISTACHIO GROWERS PISTACHIO POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$3K
- NOVOCURE INC. PAC (A.K.A. NOVOCURE PAC)FEC ↗$3K
- LANTHEUS HOLDINGS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$3K
Top employer concentrations
- THORN RUN PARTNERS$6K· 7 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2020
Supporting Shaheen
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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