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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

To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through April 30, 2026, and for other purposes.
Bill HR 8322April 19, 2026
Space Exploration Research Act
Bill S 2351April 18, 2026
RED Tape Act
Bill HR 6398April 18, 2026
FENCES Act
Bill HR 6409April 18, 2026
A bill to extend section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 for 3 years.
Bill S 4344April 18, 2026
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that a Member of Congress convicted of certain felony offenses relating to sexual abuse shall not be eligible for retirement benefits based on that individual's Member service, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4343April 18, 2026
SAFER Transport Act
Bill HR 8267April 18, 2026
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act of 2025
Bill HR 4219April 18, 2026
To amend the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972 to allow importation of polar bear trophies taken in sport hunts in Canada before the date the polar bear was determined to be a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.
Bill HR 6251April 18, 2026
Western South Dakota Water Supply Project Feasibility Study Act
Bill HR 7288April 18, 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