RepublicanHouse · Massachusetts District 10
Heckler, Margaret M.
1967 first electedLeft office 198316 years servedBorn 1931F
Issues
Based on bills Heckler, Margaret M. sponsored or cosponsored in Congress, grouped by policy area. This reflects legislative activity, not a survey of personal opinions.
International Affairs
Sponsored 2 · Cosponsored 14- A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize special disaster relief assistance to the Azores on account of the earthquake of January 1, 1980. ↗
- A concurrent resolution expressing the deep concern of the Congress over the plight of the Cambodian people and its strong support for humanitarian assistance for those people and a peaceful resolution of the conflict in Kampuchea. ↗
Health
Sponsored 4 · Cosponsored 8- A bill to direct the National Institute of Arthritis, Metabolism, and Digestive Diseases to conduct such studies as may be necessary to determine the safety and efficacy under section 505 of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act of dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) as a topical analgesic and to provide that, if the drug is so determined to be safe and effective, new drug applications may be approved under such section based on the evidence submitted by the Institute. ↗
- Nurse Training Amendments of 1979 ↗
Armed Forces and National Security
Sponsored 9 · Cosponsored 3Energy
Cosponsored 10- A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States, Mexico, and Canada should establish a common economic bond of energy cooperation. ↗
- A joint resolution disapproving the imposition, effective March 15, 1980, by the President of fees on the importation of crude oil and gasoline. ↗
Taxation
Sponsored 7 · Cosponsored 1Government Operations and Politics
Sponsored 4 · Cosponsored 4Private Legislation
Sponsored 6Social Welfare
Sponsored 3 · Cosponsored 3Election History
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