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John F. Tierney
John F. Tierney Congressional Service
John F. Tierney is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. JOHN served as a House Representative for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 9 terms in congress.
John F. Tierney participated in over 455 voting sessions, sponsored over 108 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 2817 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Economy
LiberalJohn Tierney has generally supported economic policies that align with progressive taxation and government spending on social programs to stimulate economic growth and reduce inequality.
Agriculture
LiberalJohn Tierney has supported policies that promote sustainable agriculture and provide subsidies and support for family farms while ensuring environmental protections.
Immigration
LiberalJohn Tierney has favored comprehensive immigration reform that includes a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, while also supporting measures to strengthen border security.
Education
LiberalJohn Tierney has been an advocate for increased federal funding for public education and has supported measures to reduce student loan debt and increase access to higher education.
Energy
LiberalJohn Tierney has supported the transition to renewable energy sources and advocated for policies to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, emphasizing the need to address climate change.
Climate change
LiberalJohn Tierney has recognized climate change as a critical issue and has supported international agreements and domestic policies to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices.
Healthcare
LiberalJohn Tierney has supported the expansion of healthcare access through government programs and backed the Affordable Care Act as a means to provide coverage and reduce healthcare costs.
Housing
LiberalJohn Tierney has supported federal programs to increase affordable housing availability and has advocated for policies to prevent foreclosures and support homeownership for low-income families.
Transportation
LiberalJohn Tierney has supported investment in public transportation and infrastructure projects to improve mobility and reduce environmental impact, emphasizing sustainable development.
Veterans affairs
LiberalJohn Tierney has advocated for increased funding for veterans' healthcare and benefits, seeking to improve the support and services provided to veterans and their families.
Voting rights
LiberalJohn Tierney has supported measures to expand voting rights and access, including legislation to reduce barriers for voters and oppose restrictive voting laws.