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Michael J. Harrington
Michael J. Harrington Congressional Service
Michael J. Harrington is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. MICHAEL served as a Senator for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 1 term in congress.
Michael J. Harrington participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 378 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1864 individual bills.
Stance on Important Issues
Michael Harrington advocates for progressive economic reforms, focusing on reducing income inequality through increased taxation on the wealthiest individuals and corporations, and expanding social welfare programs.
Harrington supports sustainable agriculture practices and increased government support for small and organic farms, emphasizing environmental sustainability and reducing corporate influence in agriculture.
He is in favor of comprehensive immigration reform including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, and strengthening protections for refugees and asylum seekers.
Michael Harrington supports increased federal investment in public education, advocating for free college education and student debt relief programs.
Harrington promotes transitioning to renewable energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels, supporting increased government investment in clean energy technologies.
He strongly supports aggressive action to combat climate change, endorsing international agreements and domestic policies to cut carbon emissions and invest in renewable energy.
Harrington advocates for a single-payer healthcare system, aiming to provide universal healthcare coverage for all citizens and reduce overall healthcare costs.
Michael Harrington supports policies aimed at expanding affordable housing, increasing federal funding for public housing, and implementing rent control measures.
He supports expansive investment in public transportation infrastructure and development of sustainable transit options to reduce reliance on automobiles.
Harrington advocates for increased funding and support services for veterans, focusing on healthcare, mental health services, and job training programs.
He strongly supports expanding voting rights, advocating for measures to make voting more accessible, including automatic voter registration and restoring voting rights to felons.