Scorecard

Jeanne Shaheen's Scorecard

38 out of 129 actions aligned with America First Foundation positions.

Total Score

F

Immigration

F

Foreign Policy

F

Trade

F

Bills That Affected This Grade

S. 2252 • June 17, 2026

Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3172 • June 17, 2026

A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria.

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4570 • June 17, 2026

U.S. Tech PATH Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4708 • June 17, 2026

Arctic Security and Diplomacy Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2 • June 5, 2026

Secure America Act

This act provides $70 billion in funding to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through FY2029 for immigration enforcement, border security, and related activities.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 4617 • May 21, 2026

Exchange Stabilization Fund Transparency Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 4491 • May 12, 2026

Biodefense Diplomacy Enhancement Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4456 • Apr. 30, 2026

AI OVERWATCH Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4436 • Apr. 29, 2026

Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 99 • Apr. 29, 2026

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services relating to "Removal of the Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents".

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4364 • Apr. 21, 2026

Speedy Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4281 • Apr. 13, 2026

Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4129 • Mar. 18, 2026

State Department Disability Policy and Accommodations Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4049 • Mar. 11, 2026

Reclaim Trade Powers Act

This bill repeals the statute that directs the President to take certain actions, such as imposing a tariff of up to 15% for up to 150 days on articles imported into the United States, when necessary to address large and serious U.S. balance-of-payments deficits or certain other situations that present fundamental international payments problems.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3905 • Feb. 24, 2026

Tariff Refund Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3894 • Feb. 23, 2026

Respect for Local Communities Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3249 • Feb. 10, 2026

Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 3624 • Jan. 13, 2026

NATO UP Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3535 • Dec. 17, 2025

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2950 • Dec. 9, 2025

Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3393 • Dec. 9, 2025

Support UNFPA Funding Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3374 • Dec. 4, 2025

SAFE Chips Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3208 • Nov. 19, 2025

Six Assurances to Taiwan Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3103 • Nov. 4, 2025

A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of certain countries.

This bill addresses trade between the United States and covered countries. Under this bill, a covered country is any country excluding Belarus, Cuba, and North Korea. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to determine that Section 402 of the Trade Act of 1974 (commonly known as the Jackson-Vanik amendment) does not apply to a covered country.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1000 • Oct. 30, 2025

A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs.

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1854 • Oct. 30, 2025

Haiti Criminal Collusion Transparency Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2550 • Oct. 30, 2025

Critical Minerals Partnership Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 2960 • Oct. 30, 2025

Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S.J.Res. 88 • Oct. 30, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose global tariffs.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on April 2, 2025, which imposed a 10% tariff on most imports to the United States and additional duties on specified trading partners.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 81 • Oct. 28, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Brazil.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency that was declared by President Donald J. Trump in an executive order on July 30, 2025, that also imposed an additional 40% tariff on certain imports from Brazil based on the emergency declaration.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 2667 • Aug. 1, 2025

West Bank Violence Prevention Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2679 • Aug. 1, 2025

Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2611 • July 31, 2025

Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2383 • July 22, 2025

CANADA Act

Creating Access to Necessary American-Canadian Duty Adjustments Act or the CANADA Act This bill exempts goods imported by or for the use of small business concerns from duties (i.e., tariffs) imposed under Executive Order 14193 . This executive order, issued by President Donald J.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2231 • July 9, 2025

GLOBE Act of 2025

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2204 • June 28, 2025

Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2133 • June 18, 2025

A bill to repeal the Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act of 2019.

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Aligned

S. 1980 • June 5, 2025

A bill to establish the Senate NATO Observer Group, and for other purposes.

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 860 • Apr. 28, 2025

BUST FENTANYL Act

Break Up Suspicious Transactions of Fentanyl Act or the BUST FENTANYL Act This bill revives a requirement for the President to identify foreign opioid traffickers and extends opioid trafficking sanctions to new categories of foreign persons (individuals and entities) whose actions support such trafficking.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1281 • Apr. 3, 2025

RIDE Act

Restoring Industry Development in Entertainment Act or the RIDE Act This bill makes certain workers with a traveling carnival or circus eligible for P visas (nonimmigrant visas for athletes, artists, and entertainers).

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • Apr. 2, 2025

A joint resolution terminating the national emergency declared to impose duties on articles imported from Canada.

This joint resolution terminates the national emergency declared by President Donald J. Trump on February 1, 2025, which imposed an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada (except for Canadian energy or energy resources, which have an additional 10% tariff).

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Yea

Not Aligned

S. 959 • Mar. 11, 2025

Tariff Transparency Act of 2025

This bill requires the U.S. International Trade Commission to investigate and report to Congress on the impact of additional tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico. (President Donald J. Trump issued executive orders on February 1, 2025, to impose an additional 25% tariff on most imports from Canada and Mexico.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 816 • Mar. 3, 2025

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2025

This bill requires the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy and a standardized training plan to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 691 • Feb. 24, 2025

Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act

This bill addresses unfair trade practices by making various changes to U.S. antidumping and countervailing duty laws. Antidumping laws provide relief to U.S industries and workers that are materially injured or threatened with injury due to imports of like products sold in the U.S.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 696 • Feb. 24, 2025

Protecting Our Guests During Hostilities in Ukraine Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 646 • Feb. 20, 2025

Born in the USA Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 455 • Feb. 6, 2025

Protecting Sensitive Locations Act

This bill prohibits immigration enforcement actions within 1,000 feet of a sensitive location except in exigent circumstances, such as the imminent risk of death, violence, or physical harm to any person.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 491 • Feb. 6, 2025

Foreign Assistance Accountability and Oversight Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 417 • Feb. 5, 2025

INFORM Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 398 • Feb. 4, 2025

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5 • Jan. 20, 2025

Laken Riley Act

This act requires the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to detain certain non-U.S. nationals ( aliens under federal law) who have been arrested for burglary, theft, larceny, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily injury to another person.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 151 • Jan. 17, 2025

Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes on Imported Goods Act of 2025

This bill prohibits the President from exercising authorities under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose or increase duties or impose tariff-rate quotas on imports entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5574 • Dec. 17, 2024

PULSE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5076 • Sept. 17, 2024

Iran Internet Freedom Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4961 • Aug. 1, 2024

NO BAN Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4888 • July 31, 2024

A bill to include Czechia in the list of foreign states whose nationals are eligible for admission into the United States as E-1 nonimmigrants if United States nationals are treated similarly by the Government of Czechia.

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4723 • July 11, 2024

Keep Families Together Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4425 • May 23, 2024

GPA Act

No official summary yet.

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Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4433 • May 23, 2024

BOLSTER Act

No official summary yet.

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Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1651 • May 7, 2024

Western Balkans Democracy and Prosperity Act

This bill addresses economic and political development in the Western Balkans (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia), including by supporting anti-corruption and trade initiatives.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 618 • May 7, 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2024

United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2023 This bill requires the Department of State to establish the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation as a tax-exempt organization to promote international conservation efforts, including by providing grants for eligible projects.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4152 • Apr. 17, 2024

DISPOSE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1271 • Apr. 9, 2024

FEND Off Fentanyl Act

Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence Off Fentanyl Act or the FEND Off Fentanyl Act This bill requires or authorizes various actions, including sanctions, targeting foreign persons (individuals and entities) engaged in trafficking of fentanyl and other illicit opioids.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3714 • Jan. 31, 2024

GRACE Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 3000 • Nov. 17, 2023

Armenian Protection Act of 2023

This bill restricts providing U.S. foreign assistance to the government of Azerbaijan in FY2024 or FY2025. Current law prohibits providing certain foreign assistance to the government of Azerbaijan, but also authorizes the President to waive this prohibition for specified reasons, such as if the foreign assistance is necessary to support U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 3005 • Oct. 3, 2023

Enhancing American Competitiveness Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2989 • Sept. 28, 2023

Nordic Trader and Investor Parity Act

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1457 • July 25, 2023

Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the United States to enter into a tax agreement with Taiwan. Specifically, the President may, through the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT), negotiate and enter into a tax agreement with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office (TECRO).

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2327 • July 13, 2023

Afghan Adjustment Act

This bill provides lawful permanent resident status (also known as green cards ) to certain individuals who supported the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 37 • July 12, 2023

A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1960 • June 13, 2023

Global Respect Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1924 • June 12, 2023

GLOBE Act of 2023

No official summary yet.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1786 • June 1, 2023

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2023

This bill makes an additional 20,000 special immigrant visas available to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. (Generally, these visas are available to individuals who were employed in Afghanistan by the U.S. government or the International Security Assistance Force for at least one year.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S.J.Res. 18 • May 17, 2023

A joint resolution disapproving of the rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security relating to "Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Homeland Security titled Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and published on September 9, 2022. The 2022 final rule nullified an August 14, 2019, final rule. The 2019 final rule made it more likely that a non-U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

H.J.Res. 39 • May 3, 2023

Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Commerce relating to "Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414".

This joint resolution nullifies the final rule submitted by the Department of Commerce titled Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414 and published on September 16, 2022.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Nay

Not Aligned

S. 1390 • May 1, 2023

Solidify Iran Sanctions Act of 2023

This bill eliminates a sunset clause in the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 , thereby making permanent the requirement for the President to impose sanctions on certain individuals or entities engaged in specified transactions related to Iran's energy sector or Iran's efforts to acquire or develop certain weapons (such as chemical, biological, or nuclear weapons).

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1220 • Apr. 19, 2023

U.S. and Pacific Islands Forum Partnership Act

This bill requires the President to appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, a qualified individual to serve as Special Envoy to the Pacific Islands Forum. (The Pacific Islands Forum is a regional political and economic policy organization with 18 member nations.) The Special Envoy may not concurrently serve as a U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1098 • Mar. 30, 2023

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 316 • Mar. 29, 2023

A bill to repeal the authorizations for use of military force against Iraq.

This bill repeals specified authorizations for the use of military force against Iraq.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

S. 1007 • Mar. 28, 2023

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2023

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI+ people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 962 • Mar. 23, 2023

Global Voices of Freedom Act of 2023

This bill requires certain actions to support and protect human rights defenders, defined in the bill as individuals who use nonviolent means to promote or protect human rights and fundamental freedoms. The bill requires the President to develop a comprehensive interagency strategy to support and protect human rights defenders abroad.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 863 • Mar. 16, 2023

A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.

This bill establishes a commission to develop a comprehensive grand strategy and whole-of-government approach with respect to the U.S.-China relationship. The purposes of the commission include (1) defining steps to build a stable international order that includes China, (2) providing recommendations to protect U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 814 • Mar. 15, 2023

Romania Visa Waiver Act of 2023

This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security to designate Romania as a program country under the visa waiver program.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 821 • Mar. 15, 2023

A bill to establish an Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region.

This bill authorizes the position of Ambassador-at-Large for the Arctic Region within the Department of State. The Ambassador shall be appointed by the President with the advice and consent of the Senate.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 509 • Mar. 9, 2023

Supporting Americans Wrongfully or Unlawfully Detained Abroad Act of 2023

This bill authorizes travel assistance and mental health support to U.S. nationals wrongfully or unlawfully detained abroad and to certain family members of such individuals. For wrongfully or unlawfully detained U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 767 • Mar. 9, 2023

MINDS Act

Mental Health in International Development and Humanitarian Settings Act or the MINDS Act This bill authorizes and requires certain actions by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to integrate mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS) activities across U.S. development and foreign assistance programs.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 665 • Mar. 6, 2023

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 552 • Feb. 28, 2023

Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act of 2023

This bill extends through FY2035 the special duty-free rules for Haiti. It also extends through FY2035 the duty-free treatment provided for certain apparel products assembled in and imported from Haiti.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 356 • Feb. 9, 2023

Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

This bill renews a requirement for an executive branch official to coordinate the U.S. government response to issues related to Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) members in the custody of Syrian Democratic Forces.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 158 • Jan. 31, 2023

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater United States Exports to Africa and Latin America Act of 2023

This bill requires the President to take certain actions to increase U.S. exports to Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish and submit to Congress a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5242 • Dec. 13, 2022

International Violence Against Women Act of 2022

This bill requires a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to violence against women and girls. The bill establishes in the Department of State an Office of Global Women's Issues, which shall be headed by an Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues. The Ambassador-at-Large shall (1) coordinate U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4996 • Dec. 7, 2022

Syria Detainee and Displaced Persons Act

This bill addresses detainees in Syria affiliated with the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), including by requiring an interagency strategy regarding such detainees.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 5039 • Sept. 29, 2022

A bill to establish a temporary commission to develop a consensus and actionable recommendations on a comprehensive grand strategy with respect to the United States relationship with the People's Republic of China for purposes of ensuring a holistic approach toward the People's Republic of China across all Federal departments and agencies.

This bill establishes the China Grand Strategy Commission to develop a consensus on a strategy and whole-of-government approach regarding U.S. relations with China.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 4982 • Sept. 28, 2022

International Children with Disabilities Protection Act of 2022

This bill establishes the International Children with Disabilities Protection Program in the Department of State to assist organizations of persons with disabilities and family members of children with disabilities in communicating about and advocating for policies that ensure the family inclusion and transition to independent living of children with…

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4947 • Sept. 22, 2022

Defense EXPORTS Act

Defense Export Promotion Of Relevant Technology and Supplies Act or the Defense EXPORTS Act This bill provides funding to (1) develop program protection strategies for Department of Defense systems that may be exported, (2) design and incorporate exportability features into such systems during the research and development phases of such systems, and (3)…

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4787 • Aug. 7, 2022

Afghan Adjustment Act

This bill expands eligibility for special immigrant visas to certain Afghan nationals (and accompanying spouse and children) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4649 • July 27, 2022

Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022

This bill reauthorizes through FY2028 activities to implement the Global Food Security Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy to promote global food security, resilience, and nutrition. The bill also modifies aspects of the strategy, such as requiring the strategy to seek to improve the efficiency and resilience of agricultural production.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1160 • June 14, 2022

FENTANYL Results Act

Fighting Emerging Narcotics Through Additional Nations to Yield Lasting Results Act or the FENTANYL Results Act This bill creates two programs, establishes a reporting requirement, and otherwise modifies provisions to facilitate global cooperation against the trafficking of certain drugs, specifically synthetic controlled substances (such as fentanyl) and…

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 4331 • May 26, 2022

Strengthen Taiwan's Security Act of 2022

This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop, with close consultation with Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, a plan for the United States to use existing authorities to expedite military assistance to Taiwan as necessary for Taiwan to defend itself against certain military actions, such as an amphibious assault, a missile attack, or a blockade.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

H.R. 6968 • Apr. 7, 2022

Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act

This bill prohibits the importation of energy products from Russia. Specifically, the bill prohibits the importation of Russian products that are classified under chapter 27 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (which includes mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation, bituminous substances, and mineral waxes).

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

H.R. 7108 • Apr. 7, 2022

Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act

This bill suspends normal trade relations with Russia and Belarus. It also permanently authorizes the President to impose visa- and property-blocking sanctions based on violations of human rights. Specifically, the bill authorizes the President to proclaim increases in the rates of duty applicable to products of Russia or Belarus.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Voted Yea

Aligned

S.J.Res. 17 • Apr. 6, 2022

A joint resolution requiring the advice and consent of the Senate or an Act of Congress to suspend, terminate, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty and authorizing related litigation, and for other purposes.

This joint resolution requires either the advice and consent of the Senate or an act of Congress before the President may suspend, denounce, or withdraw the United States from the North Atlantic Treaty.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1201 • Dec. 15, 2021

United States Climate Leadership in International Mitigation, Adaptation, and Technology Enhancement Act of 2021

This bill sets out priorities for climate action, clean energy, energy diplomacy, reduced deforestation, and related U.S. foreign policy. The Department of State must incorporate climate action and climate diplomacy across all bureaus and U.S. missions abroad. In addition, the bill directs increased U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2956 • Oct. 7, 2021

Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021

This bill sets out programs and otherwise directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to carry out activities to prevent and treat malnutrition globally.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2967 • Oct. 7, 2021

Arctic Diplomacy Act of 2021

This bill authorizes the position of Assistant Secretary of State for Arctic Affairs within the Department of State. The position shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of matters pertaining to foreign policy in the Arctic, including trade, the environment, and political-military affairs.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2934 • Oct. 5, 2021

Bicameral Congressional Trade Authority Act of 2021

This bill requires congressional approval for a presidential import adjustment due to a national security threat from an import related to military equipment, energy resources, or critical infrastructure essential to national security.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2937 • Oct. 5, 2021

BURMA Act of 2021

Burma Unified through Rigorous Military Accountability Act of 2021 or the BURMA Act of 2021 This bill imposes sanctions pertaining to Burma (Myanmar) and addresses related issues.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2922 • Sept. 30, 2021

Afghanistan War Commission Act of 2021

This bill establishes the Afghanistan War Commission. The commission must conduct a study of various matters related to the war in Afghanistan, including (1) U.S. actions immediately prior to the attacks on September 11, 2001; (2) U.S.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2876 • Sept. 28, 2021

Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act

This bill directs the Department of State and other federal agencies to help Central and Eastern European countries improve the security of their telecommunications networks.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 65 • July 16, 2021

Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

This bill imposes importation limits on goods produced using forced labor in China, especially the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and imposes sanctions related to such forced labor. The Department of Homeland Security shall report to Congress a strategy for preventing the importation of goods produced in China using forced labor.

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 2003 • June 10, 2021

Central American Women and Children Protection Act of 2021

This bill temporarily authorizes the Department of State to enter into bilateral compacts with the governments of El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras to strengthen criminal justice systems, social supports, and other means to protect women and children from domestic and gender-based violence.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 2032 • June 10, 2021

Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2021

This bill modifies a program providing special immigrant visas to eligible citizens or nationals of Afghanistan who assisted U.S. efforts there and addresses related issues. The bill extends the program through 2023 and increases the number of visas available. An individual may become eligible for a visa after assisting U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1996 • June 9, 2021

Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality Act of 2021

or the GLOBE Act of 2021 This bill contains provisions related to (1) the protection of LGBTQI individuals globally; and (2) immigration protections for vulnerable individuals.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1891 • May 27, 2021

NO BAN Act

National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act or the NO BAN Act This bill imposes limitations on the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1810 • May 25, 2021

Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act

This bill modifies the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which incentivizes qualified foreign physicians to serve in underserved communities. It also extends statutory authority for the program for three years from this bill's enactment.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1489 • Apr. 29, 2021

USTR Inspector General Act of 2021

This bill requires the President to appoint an Inspector General of the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Among other responsibilities, the Inspector General shall (1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations relating to the programs and operations of the USTR, (2) recommend policies for preventing and detecting fraud and abuse in those…

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 1135 • Apr. 15, 2021

GRACE Act

Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act or the GRACE Act This bill establishes that the maximum number of refugees admitted each fiscal year shall be no less than 125,000 and that the maximum number shall be treated as the numerical goal for refugee admissions for the applicable fiscal year.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 1022 • Mar. 25, 2021

Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2021

This bill requires the President and specified agencies to take certain actions to increase U.S. exports to Africa. Specifically, the bill directs the President to establish a comprehensive U.S. strategy for public and private investment, trade, and development in Africa. The focus of this strategy must include (1) increasing exports of U.S.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 811 • Mar. 17, 2021

Taiwan Fellowship Act

This bill directs the Department of State to establish a program to provide fellowships in Taiwan to qualifying U.S. government employees. Each program fellow shall work in (1) a Taiwanese government agency; or (2) a nongovernmental organization, such as the American Institute in Taiwan, whose interests are associated with the interests of the fellow's…

AFF

Supported

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Aligned

S. 765 • Mar. 16, 2021

Keeping Women and Girls Safe from the Start Act of 2021

This bill requires the Department of State to carry out activities under the Safe from the Start program to prevent, mitigate, and respond to gender-based violence in humanitarian emergencies around the world. (The Safe from the Start program addresses childhood exposure to violence.)

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 424 • Feb. 24, 2021

International Human Rights Defense Act of 2021

This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTQI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTQI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of…

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 388 • Feb. 23, 2021

Honduras Human Rights and Anti-Corruption Act of 2021

This bill temporarily imposes sanctions and other penalties on Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernandez and the government of Honduras for systemic corruption and human rights violations, with particular focus on the Honduran police and military.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Co-sponsored

Not Aligned

S. 142 • Jan. 28, 2021

Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act

This bill establishes that a foreign nongovernmental organization shall not be disqualified from receiving certain U.S. international development assistance solely because the organization provides medical services using non-U.S. government funds if the medical services are legal in both the United States and the country in which they are being provided.

AFF

Opposed

Jeanne Shaheen

Sponsored

Not Aligned

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