Sen. Jeanne Shaheen

#OTD in 1965, the Voting Rights Act became law and affirmed every American’s right to vote. In recent years, we've seen efforts to roll back those vital protections. Voting is the basis of our democracy, and Congress must pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, to protect it.

It's been great to watch Team USA compete in Paris, especially our incredible athletes from New Hampshire and those who have competed for Granite State colleges. Onwards! Go #TeamUSA

Wishing the @USCG a happy 234th birthday! For generations, Coast Guard service members have answered the call of duty, ensuring the safety and security of America’s shorelines and waterways. Thank you for your service!

In New Hampshire, we’ve lost too many lives to substance use disorder—a majority of which have been due to fentanyl overdoses. I’m proud the Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution @ChuckGrassley and I led to recognize Aug. 21 as Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.

#ICYMI: Last week, I introduced bipartisan legislation with @SenSusanCollins that would take an important step toward keeping Americans healthy by requiring regular updates to clinician guidance regarding the health effects from PFAS exposure. Read more in the @NHBulletinNews⬇️ https://twitter.com/SenatorShaheen/status/1819420476944347495?s=19

Proud that Democrats capped insulin for those on Medicare to $35/month. Now it’s time to make that a reality for even more Americans by passing my INSULIN Act.

Today's prisoner exchange showed the importance of our Allies in helping secure the safe return of three American citizens. As we welcome them home, I'm reminded of the work we still have before us to return every wrongfully detained American unjustly held abroad. https://twitter.com/SenatorShaheen/status/1819127214119461331?s=19

I'm disappointed that my colleagues put politics over people by blocking the bipartisan tax package, which would've expanded the child tax credit, lowered housing costs and supported small businesses. Working families deserve leaders that work on behalf of their best interests. https://twitter.com/SenatorShaheen/status/1819106817722798445?s=19

I’m so relieved that Evan, Paul, Vladimir and Alsu are heading home. Russia’s wrongful detention of innocent people—and Putin’s attempt to destroy free speech and press—is a gross miscarriage of justice. This makes it clear: The United States will always bring our people home.

The overwhelming majority of Granite Staters and Americans support expanding background checks, and today’s policy is a step towards responding to the outcry from the American people. There’s still more we can and must do to end the epidemic of gun violence in our country.

Two years ago, @POTUS signed into law the most comprehensive gun safety legislation in nearly three decades and I’m proud that provisions of that law are being implemented today to keep guns out of the hands of those who want to do harm. https://twitter.com/SenatorShaheen/status/1778445812797702395?s=19

I was honored to attend today’s joint address of Congress by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. My full statement on this important occasion is below. https://twitter.com/SenatorShaheen/status/1778477578107421010?s=19