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Niki Tsongas

Niki Tsongas

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Niki Tsongas Congressional Service

Niki Tsongas is a retired United States Congresswomen for the state of Massachusetts. Niki served as a House Representative for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 6 terms in congress.

Niki Tsongas participated in over 448 voting sessions, sponsored over 64 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1704 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Liberal

Niki Tsongas generally supported policies aimed at economic growth through job creation and infrastructure investment. She advocated for fair trade practices and supported measures to increase the minimum wage.


Agriculture

Liberal

Tsongas backed agricultural policies that included support for local farmers and sustainable farming practices. She promoted measures to enhance agricultural research and rural development.


Immigration

Liberal

Niki Tsongas supported comprehensive immigration reform, which included a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and measures to enhance border security.


Education

Liberal

She was an advocate for increased funding for public education and supported policies to reduce the cost of higher education, including initiatives to expand student loan programs.


Energy

Liberal

Niki Tsongas championed the transition to renewable energy sources and supported policies aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels.


Climate change

Liberal

Tsongas recognized climate change as a significant issue and supported legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.


Healthcare

Liberal

She supported the Affordable Care Act and policies designed to expand access to healthcare services while also working to protect Medicare and Medicaid.


Housing

Liberal

Niki Tsongas backed initiatives to increase affordable housing availability and supported federal funding for housing assistance programs.


Transportation

Liberal

She advocated for improvements in public transportation infrastructure and supported policies aimed at modernizing transportation systems.


Veterans affairs

Liberal

Tsongas worked on improving veterans' access to healthcare and supported initiatives aimed at enhancing benefits and services for veterans.


Voting rights

Liberal

Tsongas was a proponent of expanding voting rights and supported measures to make voting more accessible, opposing voter ID laws that she deemed restrictive.

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Latest Bills

Head Start for America’s Children Act
Bill HR 7637March 11, 2026
HBCU Empowerment and Reform Act
Bill HR 7660March 11, 2026
Chloe Cole Act of 2026
Bill HR 7651March 11, 2026
Payback Act
Bill HR 7646March 11, 2026
Support for Expectant and Parenting Foster Youth Act
Bill HR 7655March 11, 2026
Military Family Diaper Partnership Act
Bill HR 7657March 11, 2026
To designate the Pride flag as an authorized flag eligible for display at units of the National Park System, to express the sense of Congress that the Pride flag should be on display at the Stonewall National Monument in the State of New York, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 7659March 11, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; Indiana; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period".
Bill SJRES 122March 11, 2026
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Steam Electric Power Generating Point Source Category-Deadline Extensions; Correction".
Bill SJRES 120March 11, 2026
Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act of 2026
Bill HR 7658March 11, 2026
Stepping up for American Workers and Troops Act
Bill HR 4935January 11, 2023
Lowell National Historical Park Land Exchange Act of 2012
Bill HR 2240March 14, 2024
Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015
Bill HR 953January 11, 2023
Streamlining Energy Efficiency for Schools Act of 2015
Bill HR 756January 11, 2023
Puerto Rico Statehood Admission Process Act
Bill HR 727January 11, 2023
Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act
Bill HR 601January 11, 2023
Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015
Bill HR 532January 11, 2023