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Paul E. Tsongas

Paul E. Tsongas

12/16/2022, 9:56 PM

Paul E. Tsongas Congressional Service

Paul E. Tsongas is a retired United States Congressman for the state of Massachusetts. PAUL served as a Senator for the state of Massachusetts and served a total of 3 terms in congress.

Paul E. Tsongas participated in over 0 voting sessions, sponsored over 187 pieces of legislation, and cosponsored over over 1240 individual bills.

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Centrist

Paul Tsongas focused on reducing the federal deficit and advocated for fiscal responsibility. He believed in stimulating economic growth through investment and supporting businesses.


Agriculture

Centrist

Tsongas supported policies that aimed at boosting the agricultural sector, promoting sustainability, and ensuring fair prices for farmers.


Immigration

Centrist

Paul Tsongas generally supported immigration reforms that balanced border security with pathways for legal status for immigrants.


Education

Liberal

Tsongas advocated for increased investment in education, emphasizing the importance of funding public schools and making higher education more accessible.


Energy

Centrist

He supported policies favoring energy independence and development of alternative energy sources to reduce reliance on foreign oil.


Climate change

Liberal

Paul Tsongas recognized the importance of addressing environmental issues and supported initiatives aimed at reducing pollution and promoting clean energy.


Healthcare

Liberal

Tsongas was a proponent of healthcare reform, focusing on expanding access while containing costs and improving the system's efficiency.


Housing

Liberal

He supported measures to improve affordable housing availability and fair housing policies, aimed at helping low and middle-income families.


Transportation

Centrist

Tsongas advocated for infrastructure improvements and investment in public transportation to enhance connectivity and economic growth.


Veterans affairs

Centrist

Paul Tsongas focused on improving services for veterans, including healthcare and job placement assistance, acknowledging the importance of supporting former service members.


Voting rights

Liberal

He supported measures to protect and expand voting rights, advocating for removing barriers to voter participation and ensuring fair electoral processes.

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Latest Bills

Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefit Program Expansion Act of 2026
Bill S 3897June 5, 2026
Promoting Police Leadership Act
Bill S 4394June 5, 2026
Promoting Police Leadership Act
Bill HR 8849June 5, 2026
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Bill HR 8464June 5, 2026
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