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Niki Tsongas
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
LiberalNiki 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
LiberalTsongas backed agricultural policies that included support for local farmers and sustainable farming practices. She promoted measures to enhance agricultural research and rural development.
Immigration
LiberalNiki Tsongas supported comprehensive immigration reform, which included a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants and measures to enhance border security.
Education
LiberalShe 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
LiberalNiki Tsongas championed the transition to renewable energy sources and supported policies aimed at reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
Climate change
LiberalTsongas recognized climate change as a significant issue and supported legislation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
Healthcare
LiberalShe supported the Affordable Care Act and policies designed to expand access to healthcare services while also working to protect Medicare and Medicaid.
Housing
LiberalNiki Tsongas backed initiatives to increase affordable housing availability and supported federal funding for housing assistance programs.
Transportation
LiberalShe advocated for improvements in public transportation infrastructure and supported policies aimed at modernizing transportation systems.
Veterans affairs
LiberalTsongas worked on improving veterans' access to healthcare and supported initiatives aimed at enhancing benefits and services for veterans.
Voting rights
LiberalTsongas was a proponent of expanding voting rights and supported measures to make voting more accessible, opposing voter ID laws that she deemed restrictive.