U.S. Representative for Massachusetts’s 7th District
Ayanna Pressley
Position · −0.38
- In office
- House 2019–now
7 years in CongressMore senior than 46% of the House - Breaks on
- Armed Forces and National Security 3%
- Committees
- Financial Services · Oversight and Government Reform
- Bills on
- Health · Crime and Law Enforcement · Finance and Financial Sector
- Age
- 52
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Bottom line
Where Pressley has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Financial Services · 15th in seniority on the minority side
- Oversight and Government Reform · 20th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5889 Eviction Helpline Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Pressley’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Pressley breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Pressley voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Armed Forces and National Security 3% · 1 of 38 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Pressley broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 09/01/26 | Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendments · This bill provides continuing FY2027 appropriations for federal agencies and extends various expiring programs and authorities.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/22/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/20/26 | Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill changes the treatment of certain types of deposits so they are no longer classified as brokered deposits.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/15/26 | Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Passage · Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Pressley is saying
All 31 statements and posts-
NEWS: Pressley Speaks Out on Cornell Case, Reaffirms Support for Survivors of Sexual Violence
Reaffirmed support for survivors of sexual violence in response to Cornell case.
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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BREAKING: Pressley Slams Latest Spike in Black Unemployment, Renews Demand for Federal Action
Condemned spike in Black unemployment to 7% and demanded federal action.
“The state of our economy is failing Black workers, families, and futures — and this is a damning reminder of that.”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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Pressley, Vindman Introduce Legislation to Expand Alopecia Support for Military Families
Introduced legislation requiring TRICARE to cover cranial prostheses for military families with alopecia.
“When individuals in our military families experience severe hair loss, they should be met with the support and care they need to feel like their authentic selves.”
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Announced lawsuit challenging Trump administration's withdrawal of $20 million federal street improvement grant.
“These funds are an essential investment in Roxbury and the unlawful cancellation of this grant is more evidence of Sean Duffy and Donald Trump’s contempt for the people we serve.”
Roxbury Resilient Corridors ProjectTransportation InfrastructureAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to repeal Helms Amendment and expand abortion care in U.S. foreign assistance.
“For decades, the reproductive health of millions of people—especially those in developing nations—has suffered as a result of the Helms Amendment barring U.S. foreign assistance from going to NGOs and clinics that provide abortion care.”
Abortion is Health Care Everywhere ActInternational AffairsAI-read
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Reintroduced bill to halt government use of facial recognition and biometric surveillance technology.
“With the rise of facial recognition technology across our communities, we must pass comprehensive policies that prevent government agencies like DOJ or ICE from using this faulty, flawed technology to spy, track, and kidnap its citizens.”
Privacy and SurveillanceAI-read
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Pressley voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 293 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Pressley’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 34
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 1
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
34 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 34 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 42 sponsored billsSponsored 42 (House median 25) · cosponsored 298 (median 289), 52 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Crime and Law Enforcement, Finance and Financial Sector.
- H.R. 10597 Affordability is Access Act of 2026Health · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1554 Recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to create a Federal job guarantee.Labor and Employment · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10397 Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 2739 Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools ActEducation · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9873 Inclusive Democracy Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9817 Justice for Incarcerated Moms ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9816 MOMMIES ActHealth · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9364 FAST Repairs for Wheelchairs ActHealth · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 154 | 16% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 24% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 61 | 34% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 33% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 32 | 28% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 47% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 59% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 73% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 52% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 24 | 79% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 38% | Pro |
| Immigration | 15 | 27% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 82% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 6 | 33% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DAlexandria Ocasio-CortezNY-14100%agreement
- DGreg CasarTX-35100%agreement
- DSummer L. LeePA-12100%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Pressley most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Pressley’s campaign raised $1.2M: $1.0M (84%) from individuals and $80K (7%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $76K.
Through Aug 12, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Pressley
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 25.
- Laborers' International Union of North America Labor union PAC
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Pressley this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inPressley’s own leadership PAC: Power of US PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Pressley’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, MA-7Democrat2019–present
Seat
- State
- Massachusetts
- District
- 7
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 52
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5111
402 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Boston
- Website
- pressley.house.gov
- RepAyannaPressley
- RepAyannaPressley
- YouTube
- UCkhjut8oXdxN7HGg5eRT9Fw
Elsewhere
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