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Margaret M. Heckler

Margaret M. Heckler

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Margaret M. Heckler Congressional Service

Margaret M. Heckler is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. MARGARET served as a Senator for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 1 term in congress.

Margaret M. Heckler participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 180 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1033 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Conservative

Margaret Heckler supported measures for economic growth, including tax incentives and regulatory reforms aimed at stimulating business activity.


Agriculture

Centrist

Heckler advocated for policies supporting family farms and agricultural subsidies, emphasizing the importance of rural development and food security.


Immigration

Conservative

Heckler had a moderately conservative stance on immigration, supporting measures to strengthen border security while also considering pathways for legal immigration.


Education

Centrist

She backed increased federal funding for public education and supported measures to improve educational access and quality across all levels.


Energy

Centrist

Heckler supported a diverse energy policy, including the development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy sources to ensure energy independence.


Climate change

Centrist

Her position on climate change focused on balancing environmental concerns with economic considerations, supporting some environmental protections.


Healthcare

Centrist

Heckler was an advocate for expanding healthcare access, supporting both public and private initiatives to improve healthcare services.


Housing

Centrist

She favored policies aimed at increasing affordable housing options and supported federal programs to assist low-income families.


Transportation

Centrist

Heckler supported infrastructure development and investment in public transportation systems as part of broader economic growth strategies.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Heckler advocated for comprehensive support for veterans, including healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.


Voting rights

Liberal

She supported the protection of voting rights, advocating for measures to ensure fair and accessible elections.

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Latest Bills

Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.
Bill SCONRES 33June 4, 2026