Darfur Grade Report For
John Tierney
House of Representatives Massachusetts District 06, Democrat
Darfur Legislation
Sponsorships
- Genocide Accountability Act/Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Did Not Co-Sponsor
- NATO Bridging Force Did Not Co-Sponsor
- Presidential Special Envoy Did Not Co-Sponsor
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Co-Sponsored
Votes
- Darfur Peace and Accountability Act Voted For
- Funding Amendment for Protection Voted For
- NATO Bridging Force Voted For
- Presidential Special Envoy Voted For
- Darfur Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
- China Resolution Voted For
- Genocide Accountability Act Voted For
- Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act Voted For
Prior Grades
- 2007 Grade: A
- 2006 Grade: B
Extra Credit
Rep. Tierney received extra-credit for holding a hearing on Darfur and the Olympics. The hearing was held on June 7, 2007 and helped to bring further awareness to the Darfur crisis and the relationship between China and the government of Sudan.
Additional Information
Rep. Tierney signed on to Rep. Higgin’s February 12, 2008 letter to President Bush. The letter encourages the President to increase the U.S. diplomatic effort on Darfur.
Notes
Contact John Tierney
John Tierney has received a cumulative grade of “A” for supporting and voting in favor of all significant Darfur legislation. This member of Congress is a champion of the cause and has taken crucial action to end the genocide in Darfur.
Thank John Tierney for helping to protect civilians and save lives. Remind the representative, however, that the genocide continues and we still need strong support to end the atrocities in Darfur. We need John Tierney to keep talking and writing about Darfur, ensuring that it remains a key issue for Congress.
E-mail: Send Message to John Tierney Now
Phone: (202) 225-8020
Toll-Free Hotline: 1-800-GENOCIDE (1-800-436-6243)
Capitol Office: 2238 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20510

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