Senator Shaheen praised DHS for canceling the ICE processing facility in Merrimack amid public opposition and advocacy.
Quiver AI Summary
Senator Shaheen responds to DHS announcement: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released a statement praising the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's decision to cancel plans for an ICE processing and detention facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, following significant public opposition and advocacy from local leaders.
Public accountability emphasized: Senator Shaheen noted, “Granite Staters were justifiably disturbed by the lack of transparency around ICE’s plans” and called for accountability in future decisions. She has also introduced legislation to ensure communities are informed and have a say before new ICE facilities are established.
Legislative action proposed: The proposed bicameral legislation, named the Respect for Local Communities Act, would mandate that the Department of Homeland Security solicit public comments and obtain written approval from local authorities prior to the construction or operation of new ICE facilities.
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Jeanne Shaheen Fundraising
Jeanne Shaheen recently disclosed $0 of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 29th, 2026. This was the 1925th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. nan% came from individual donors.
Shaheen disclosed $70.9K of spending. This was the 884th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Shaheen disclosed $962.5K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 398th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Jeanne Shaheen's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Jeanne Shaheen Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Jeanne Shaheen is worth $7.8M, as of February 24th, 2026. This is the 126th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Shaheen has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Jeanne Shaheen's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Shaheen.
Jeanne Shaheen Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jeanne Shaheen:
- S.3894: A bill to prohibit the Department of Homeland Security from constructing, acquiring, renovating, or operating any new processing site or detention center without providing a mechanism for public comments regarding such activity, entering into a signed, written agreement with appropriate State and local officials, and providing Congress with advance notice of such activity.
- S.3758: End Veterans Overdose Act of 2026
- S.3659: SECURE Minerals Act of 2026
- S.3626: Federal Correctional Officer Paycheck Protection Act of 2026
- S.3624: NATO UP Act
- S.3598: Better Care for PFAS Patients Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Jeanne Shaheen on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Shaheen.
2026 New Hampshire US Senate Election
There has been approximately $16,008,324 of spending in New Hampshire US Senate elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $286,699 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION ($266,000)
- SUPPORT AMERICA'S POLICE PAC ($20,581)
The rating for this race is currently "Lean D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 New Hampshire US Senate election.
